SC State Senator Kent Williams' local shelter (where he dumped his German Shepherd in March after allowing her to become pregnant while repeatedly roaming loose) has been advertising for someone to take over the shelter. A group called Paws to the Rescue who pulls dogs from the Marion County Animal Shelter regularly has submitted a … Continue reading Marion County Receives Offer to Take Over Shelter
Month: July 2008
Arkansas Mayor: Nanner-Nanner-Boo-Boo
UPDATE, July 19: The Arkansas Democrat Gazette is reporting that Mayor Misdemeanor has temporarily lost his license to practice law after the Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct reviewed his actions regarding a 1999 case unrelated to the animal cruelty charges he now faces. Apparently in the 1999 case, the Mayor took a $300 retainer … Continue reading Arkansas Mayor: Nanner-Nanner-Boo-Boo
"We dance for laughter, we dance for tears…"
Having put joyous smiles on countless faces in his 15 years, Rookie the freestylin' Golden Retriever, has danced his way across the Rainbow Bridge. Our heartfelt condolences to owner Carolyn Scott and to Rookie's many friends and fans.Thanks for sharing your joie de vivre Rookie. Add me to your dance card.
Juliette de Bairacli Levy’s Natural Rearing Diet for Dogs
I have for several years now bemoaned my inability to find a summary of Juliette de Bairacli Levy's Natural Rearing diet for dogs on the web. Born in 1912, Juliette is an herbalist and breeder of Afghan hounds. Her wonderful book, The Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog and Cat (originally published in 1955), does … Continue reading Juliette de Bairacli Levy’s Natural Rearing Diet for Dogs
Shelters and Disease: Death Behind Closed Doors
The Marion County shelter in Florida closed today so they could kill 84 dogs with contagious diseases such as Parvo, Kennel Cough and Canine Flu. No word on why some or all of the 84 couldn't be medically treated and restored to health, especially since some of the dogs being killed are symptom free.On the … Continue reading Shelters and Disease: Death Behind Closed Doors
Treats on the Internets
Good finds on other pet blogs:Lassie, Get Help gives us her take on identifying "good" and "bad" family dogs by breed. Good reading and here's a teensy spoiler: the words "Holy Crap" are featured prominently at the beginning of the post, hehe.Recipes: I LOVE baking for the dogs. If I didn't have to work for … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Salmonella Salad and Pet Food Safety Comes Up Short
From an article at HealthNewsTrack.com regarding the FDA's progress on food safety issues:In 2007, FDA began working in collaboration with the State Health and Agriculture departments in Virginia and Florida, several universities, and the produce industry on a multi-year Tomato Safety Initiative. As part of the initiative, FDA has led assessments of grower practices focusing … Continue reading Salmonella Salad and Pet Food Safety Comes Up Short
Arkansas Mayor to Face Charges
“As far as this crime thing, there was no crime committed,” said Mayor Set-Them-Free of Arkansas to the City Council as they debated a resolution to support the Mayor, who now has a warrant out for his arrest on charges of animal cruelty.Right. Well sure it's not a "crime" in the sense of say, detaining … Continue reading Arkansas Mayor to Face Charges
Local Interest: Shelter Dog in Columbia, SC in Need of Foster Care
In my inbox this afternoon:Meet Jasmine. Jasmine or “Jazzy” as she is lovingly referred to at the shelter is such a sweet girl. She is a graduate of the Dog Trainers Workshop in the Upstate and is also a graduate of Project Pet basic training. We’re not sure why she hasn’t found her forever home … Continue reading Local Interest: Shelter Dog in Columbia, SC in Need of Foster Care