After the devastating earthquake in Sichuan, Animals Asia, the organisation that runs the moon bears sanctuary, came to the rescue of the surviving dogs and cats. People are lining up to hand over their pet dogs for safe-keeping until they are back on their feet. Watch the video at http://www.so-u.tv/playVideo.php?contestid=&id=1477
This week we bring you the tale of a less fortunate ending. Monty was a cute and lively dog that led a hard and difficult life. Recently Hong Kong Dog Rescue saved him from his abuse. But even with all the love and care he received from them his days were short lived. Sally Andersen, of Hong Kong Dog Rescue, reminds of us that we may not be able to save every troubled animal, but we should find it in our hearts to try.http://www.so-u.tv/playVideo.php?contestid=&id=1146
Butta Verses, a Bronx-bred rapper who now calls Fort Lauderdale, Florida home, made his debut appearance on De La Soul’s 2004 release The Grind Date spitting back to back with Posdonus on the song “No.” Butta’s name was bestowed upon him by fellow MCs at local ciphers but once his mixtape reached the ears of DJ Maseo from De La Soul, his rhymes started reaching neighborhoods around the world. Maseo signed Butta to his Bear Mountain Entertainment label and he began touring with De La Soul to promote The Grind Date. Butta released several mixtapes while playing over 200 shows on De La Soul’s international tour and began recording with his crew GCD (Glee Club Detention) as well as Seattle’s Vitamin D and Bean One for his Bear Mountain debut, Brand Spankin.
Having completed his term with Bear Mountain, Butta focused on live performances, sharing the stage with such veterans as Wu Tang Clan, KRS-One, Boot Camp Click and many others. Though no longer signed with Maseo, Butta was heard in late 2006 on De La Soul’s old-school flavored track, “You Got It” from Impossible Mission. All along, Butta has seen a great deal of his catalog licensed for television (NBC’s Saturday Night Live and A&E’s Dog The Bounty Hunter, to name a couple) and ringtones through his partnership with NYC-based licensing company, Beats and Rhymes.
Today, Butta is wrapping up his follow-up album, Six Minutes To Ten, with such guests as CL Smooth, and A-Butta of Natural Elements with production help from The Mighty V.I.C. and Tzarizm among others. March of 2007 will see the release of an exclusive Butta V track produced by Marco Polo on hip-hop upstart label Audio Clutch. The label's debut release will be available in record stores and online everywhere. Expect more from this rising star in 2007.
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Will Corrente of Very Important Paws is pleased to see his dog clients happy when they arrive for their stay at VIP. VIP is an upscale dog daycare, hotel, grooming and training facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. For overnight stays VIP offers exciting theme rooms, the Tuscany suite, the Hamptons, Casa Blanca and Palm Beach. When the owners leave their dogs they can rest easy that their pets are in a place where they will be well taken care of and can play and interact with other dogs of the same size and temperament. The boutique at VIP offers its customers the convenience of having any item the owner or dog may need- chewy treats, bones, leashes, toys, grooming accessories, clothing and their all-
natural line of food.
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Pickle had a short but hard and cruel life. He was caged and neglected by mean humans. Listen to Sally Anderson talks about his struggle. Will he find a home? Let's support Hong Kong Dog Rescue's amazing work: www.hongkongdogrescue.com