Animals Need Friends (:15)
Animals need friends. For a list of 10 easy things that you can do to brighten up their lives, please contact People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals at 757-622-PETA, or visit PETA.org. Thank you.

Save a Life. Adopt From a Shelter. (:20)
Looking for love? Are you ready for a long-term, committed relationship? Do you dream of curling up next to someone who is warm and loving? If you answer “yes” to all of these, you may be ready to open your heart and your home to one of the millions of dogs and cats who are waiting in shelters for a permanent home. By adopting your four-legged friend—rather than buying one from a breeder or pet store—you’ll help save a life and find true love. For more information, please visit HelpingAnimals.com.

Backyard Dog (:30)
Next time you’re taking a break from the summer heat with a cold drink and the air conditioning cranked, think about your dog. Is he or she roasting outside in the heat—and if so, why? Dogs need plenty of shade, and fresh, clean water can help them cool down when they’re outside, too, but the bottom line is that your dog is part of the family who not only wants to be inside with you but needs to be out of the sweltering heat. Dogs who are left outside during hot summer months aren’t just bored out of their minds; many suffer and die from dehydration and heatstroke, too. Remember—dogs depend on us, so let them inside, take them for walks every day, and think of other ways to include them in family activities. For more information, call PETA at 757-622-7382 or log onto HelpingAnimals.com. Thanks for caring.

Hot Dog (:30)
It’s a scorching hot day. Imagine being trapped in a parked car. The temperature inside is rising. Now imagine that you’re wearing a fur coat. Leaving your dog in a hot car is not only uncomfortable, it’s also dangerous. If it’s too hot for you, it’s far worse for your dog because unlike us, dogs can’t perspire to cool down and within minutes the temperature, even with the windows down a little, can exceed 100 degrees. So on warm days, please be kind and leave your dog safe at home. For more information, contact PETA at 757-622-PETA or visit HelpingAnimals.com. Thank you

Natural Disasters (:30)
Animals are often left behind by people fleeing hurricanes, fires, floods, and earthquakes. These abandoned animals cannot survive on their own. If you must evacuate your home, please never leave an animal behind. If you absolutely cannot take your animal with you, never leave him or her helplessly chained or caged. Many animals die because they cannot escape fires or rising waters. Animals need your help. Call PETA today at 757-622-7382 or log onto HelpingAnimals.com for more information. Thank you.

Violence Toward Animals (:30)
We hear a lot about youth violence today—what’s causing it and how to stop it. We now know that people who are violent to others often begin by abusing animals. Cruelty to animals is serious business with serious consequences for all of us. If you see an adult or a child hurting an animal, please report it to the proper authorities immediately. Children who abuse animals are often themselves abused, and the cycle must stop. For more information, contact People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals at 757-622-PETA or visit HelpingAnimals.com.

Violence Toward Animals (Animal Abuse Leads to Human Abuse) (:30)
People who are violent to animals rarely stop there. Studies show that people who abuse their animal companions are likely to abuse their kids. So if you see an animal mistreated or neglected, please report it. Because the person who comes home and kicks the dog is probably just warming up. For more information on how you can help animals, contact People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals at 757-622-7382 or visit HelpingAnimals.com. Thank you.

Pet Stores (:60)
How much is that doggie in the window? The price is probably higher than you think. Most pups sold in pet stores come from “puppy mills,” where mother dogs spend lonely days in dirty cages, producing litter after litter for the pet industry. The frightened pups are taken away from their mothers when they are still just babies. As tempting as it may be to take a puppy home from a pet store, your dollars are what keep cruel puppy mills in business. The puppy you buy from the pet store today will just be replaced by another one tomorrow. Please, never buy an animal from a pet store. Save a life instead. If you have the time and resources to care for an animal, adopt a homeless dog or cat from a shelter. Millions of healthy, friendly animals are killed in shelters every year because there simply aren’t enough good homes. Remember, if you buy, a pound puppy will die. To learn more, visit People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ Web site HelpingAnimals.com.

Spay Today—Save a Life Tomorrow (:30)
Did you know that one unspayed female cat can produce 36 cats in just one and a half years? Or that an unneutered male cat or dog can help create limitless litters?

Every year, millions of animals are euthanized in animal shelters, and millions more are abandoned to die on the streets. The good news is that all these deaths can be prevented with spaying and neutering. Altering animals also prevents deadly cancers and other diseases.

So what are you waiting for? Make an appointment to get your animal friend spayed or neutered today, and urge everyone you know to do the same. Remember, every single stray cat and every neglected dog came from an animal who wasn’t spayed or neutered. For more information, please call 757-622-7382 or visit HelpingAnimals.com. Thank you.