[Summit] Protecting Pets - Upcoming TV Show, Concerns, Holistic Vets

[liberty at toxicsinfo.org]

Dear Summit Neighbors,

I am sending this especially for those of you who
may have pets yourselves and are interested in  
protecting pets from the harmful effects of 
common chemicals.

First, we want to let you know that on August 11, 
TIP produced a segment of RI Soapbox, the local cable 
access TV show, called,“Protecting Our Pets”.   
(See outline below).  If you wish to view the show, 
it will be aired again this Saturday, September 17, 
at 2 p.m. on cable channel 13.  

Second, we have had some interest from those we talked 
with at last weekend’s HealthFit Expo in info about 
holistic veterinarians in Rhode Island.  Therefore, 
we are including a list of the ones we know about.  
If you are aware of others, please let us know – and 
if you have any comments on your experiences with any,
that could be useful to other pet owners.

Finally, we want your input on how we can be helpful to 
you in providing information and answering questions.  
We also are anxious to get the word out to those who are 
unaware of the risks to their pets from toxic chemicals 
such as lawn pesticides,flea products, household chemicals.  
Is there any interest in having a Protecting Pets group, 
either on-line or meeting occasionally?  Can you assist in 
getting informational materials out to pet owners, possibly 
through veterinarian’s offices, pet shops, local retailers 
that allow notices to be posted, libraries?

So far, at our booth and elsewhere we have personally heard 
about 22 instances of pets dying or becoming  seriously ill 
from lawn pesticides alone.  We want to educate the public 
and avoid more deaths and injury.  Please send us your 
thoughts on this!

Blessings,

Liberty G
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“PROTECTING OUR PETS” 
AUGUST 11, 2005 
RI SOAPBOX TV SHOW

Outline for TIP Segment

I.      OUTDOOR HAZARDS
A.      Lawn & Garden Pesticides – 
Horror Stories & Stats
B.      Other Yard & Garage chemicals –
A lick can be a last meal
C.      Poisonous plants 
Not for Cat Consumption

II.     TOXIC PET CARE 
A.      Flea and tick Killers &  Repellents
Organophosphates & Carbamates – 
Protection or Poison?
B.      VACCINATION CONCERNS.

III.    Human/Pet Household Hazards
A.      Children & pets – shared vulnerability
B.      For the Birds – NOT non-stick coatings, 
        candles or “Air Freshener”
C.      Other Risks – Cleaners, Personal Care Products.
D.      Example:  Mugwump – Asthmatic Cat.

IV.     HAPPY FINALE – SAFER ALTERNATIVES
A.      Questions and Discussion
B.      Wind-Up Statements,
C.      Contact & Website Info.
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HOLISTIC VETERINARIANS  - RI

SHARON R. DOOLITTLE DVM, INC.  
 (Member  AHVMA (American Holistic Veterinary 
Medicine Association)
Northeast Equine Assoc., Inc.
162 PUTNAM AVE , JOHNSTON , RI 02919 
Phone: 401-282-0557, Other Phone:  401-232-5340, 
Fax: 401-349-0944 E-Mail: neeaequine at aol.com
Modalities Practiced: (Modality Quick Reference)  
AC AK BF CR CR(AVCA) CN GT NAET REIKI WH AUTONOMIC 
RESPONSE TESTING, ACCELERATED ALLERGY CLEARING 
TECHNIQUE
Practice Preferences: SMALL ANIMAL EQUINE
www.holisticanimalvet.com
  (Not just horses; is holistic).
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Elizabeth Hassinger DVM
Wolf Rock Animal Health Center
710 South County Trail, Exeter, RI  02822
w: 401-294-0102 x4
E-Mail:  drliz at ids.net
Interested in our project.  Sees environmental toxins 
a huge factor in illnesses of animals as well as people. 
Found her in AHVMA listing of  holistic vets
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Vincent Seccareccia
12 Haliburton Rd., Rumford, RI  02916
h: 401-435-0143, w: 401-785-1000
Office:  RI Animal Medical Center, 
343 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02888. 
Website: www.4pawsne.com
Gave Pet-Safe Yards talk at 2004 RI Flower & Garden Show.
Met at NBC10 HealthFit Expo, Sept. 2003.  
He is a veterinarian concerned about toxics & animals
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Amy Pratt
West Greenwich Animal Hospital
w: 401-397-8777
Veterinarian - suggested by Shannon Donovan.
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PAMELA CONNELL , DVM   (Member AHVMA)
Wolf Rock Animal Health Center
710 S. Country Trail, Exeter, RI 02822
Phone: 401-294-0102 
Modalities Practiced: (Modality Quick Reference)  
AC BF CH CN CM WH
Practice Preferences: SMALL ANIMAL
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Liberty Goodwin, Director
Toxics Information Project     
P.O. Box 40441,
Providence, RI 02940
Tel. 401-351-9193
Website: www.toxicsinfo.org