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The Independent Charities Seal of Excellence is awarded to the members of Independent Charities of America and Local Independent Charities of America that have, upon rigorous independent review, been able to certify, document, and demonstrate on an annual basis that they meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness. These standards include those required by the US Government for inclusion in the Combined Federal Campaign, probably the most exclusive fund drive in the world. Of the 1,000,000 charities operating in the United States today, it is estimated that fewer than 50,000, or 5 percent, meet or exceed these standards, and, of those, fewer than 2,000 have been awarded this Seal.
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 While plants make our homes comfortable and pleasing they can also add danger to the lives of our pets. Hundreds of plants have been identified as producing physiologically active or toxic substances which in sufficient amounts can cause harmful effects in animals. Poisonous plants can cause reactions ranging from mild nausea to death.
Below is a list of some links to websites that have identified many of the common plants which may produce a toxic reaction in animals. These links are intended only as a means of educating you and/or guiding you to safe plants for your home or in the event of a sick pet to possibly help you and your veterinarian make your pet well again. |
Poisonous Plants
Cornell University: Poisonous Plant Info. Database
Canadian Poisonous Plants Info. System
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