In the flurry of reporting surrounding the arrival of a new dog for the Obama family, I have come across multiple references to a shelter donation being made by the Obamas. Exactly where the donation is going is a bit puzzling.Lynn Sweet is reporting it's "a Humane Society".Dogtime says it's "the Humane Society" (with link … Continue reading Obama Dog – Say What?
Month: April 2009
Name That Animal
Randi – I Love Her!
Randi with one of the Beagle's toys. Forwhatever reason, the big dogs seem to covetthe little dogs' toys. They snatch them anychance they get.
Happy Easter!
Kids and bunnies are not necessarily a good match - As withall pets, do your research in advance and select a pet that willbe a good match for your family's lifestyle and energy.
Spartanburg Humane Society and New HSUS Policy
When I read the Best Friends announcement on the new HSUS bust dog policy, I noticed a listing at the end naming the "major stakeholders" invited to the HSUS meeting:Participants at the meeting included Best Friends Animal Society, The Humane Society of the United States, BAD RAP, ASPCA, National Animal Control Association, Maddie’s Fund, Nevada … Continue reading Spartanburg Humane Society and New HSUS Policy
New HSUS Policy: Getting to Know You
My initial impression of the new HSUS policy on bust dogs is positive BUT (everyone I know has a big BUT), it's in my nature to ask questions. Lots of questions.1. If this is in fact the new HSUS policy, why is Best Friends announcing it? Why does the HSUS website still say, for example:Dogs … Continue reading New HSUS Policy: Getting to Know You
Best Friends on Results of HSUS Bust Dog Meeting
"Tails Wag for New HSUS Policy"
HSUS Bust Dog Meeting: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell?
So the invited "major stakeholders" in the Pitbull world met with HSUS in Las Vegas this week regarding their policy on dogs seized in fight cases. (Previous HSUS policy=death, new policy=???) Now I'm not a supa-important, rilly offishal "stakeholder" mind you (more of a thorn-in-side-r perhaps), but since I am a dog owner and someone … Continue reading HSUS Bust Dog Meeting: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell?
Is This Thing On?
Helloooo? Is the internets working'? Cos why, after so much hype about the HSUS "Pitbull stakeholders" meeting in Vegas yesterday, are none of the attendees posting about it? Maybe The Google is failing me but aside from Nathan Winograd's post, I haven't seen a single thing about the meeting. And his post was a full … Continue reading Is This Thing On?
Let’s Play Oddball
And that's all I need: 13 year old boy loads up 2 horses and dog before running away in family truckDiva horsiesCat comes in through cat door, then...Happy Families program at Thai zooEvery little thing you do could potentially cause distress to someone, somewhereVolunteers help salamanders, frogs and newts avoid road squooshingFishermen in the Philippines … Continue reading Let’s Play Oddball
YesBiscuit! 