Charity News from Friday, Oct. 31, 2003ASPCA President Edwin J. Sayres to Participate in November 4th Panel Discussion on the Future of New York City's Cats and DogsAmerican Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | New York City animal activists, want to make the Big Apple a better place for dogs and cats? You're invited to attend a panel discussion with the leaders of the city's most prominent animal facilities. The ASPCA Celebrates November As Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and Petfinder.com celebrate November as Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month. The upcoming holiday season may be an excellent time to put some balance in your life and adopt a senior pet. CARE says Security Force Expansion Must Meet Challenges in Afghanistan CARE | CARE, the International Crisis Group and the International Rescue Committee have urged NATO to go beyond deploying a handful of additional PRTs (Provincial Reconstruction Teams) to ensure that security in Afghanistan is effectively addressed. A New Mission in Korea Compassion International | Compassion International is returning to that Asian country. But this time, the role is different. Instead of receiving aid from sponsors in other countries, South Korean citizens will now be able to provide assistance to children in need. Gene Chip Study Could Lead to New Hybrid Plants Salk Institute for Biological Studies | A study led by the Salk Institute and U.C. Berkeley has found new methods to identify functional genes in the common mustard weed Arabidopsis. This technology may lead to new ways to modify plants to grow faster, produce more food and resist disease. Gene activity profiles hold promise for childhood leukemia St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (ALSAC) | Investigators at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have identified the genetic fingerprints of the major subtypes of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most commonly treated pediatric cancer. American Humane Completes Animal Rescue Work in San Diego, Moves to San Bernardino American Humane Association | American Humane is concentrating its Red Star Emergency Services on providing emergency relief for animals in San Bernardino after a change in weather allowed rescue groups to make some headway on operations in San Diego County.
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