From CNN:Beef Packers Inc., based in Fresno, California, recalled 22,723 pounds of ground beef products produced on September 23, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said in a statement. The labels on the beef include the establishment number "EST. 31913," the agency said. The beef was repackaged at a distribution plant … Continue reading Beef Recall Due to Salmonella
Month: December 2009
No Kill Gift Giving: Outside the Box
My local no kill shelter, Animal Protection League of SC, has a wonderful gift idea for the pet loving friends and family on your Christmas list. From their newsletter:Honor Loved Ones This Holiday Season with a Black Pearl Gift Make a donation in someone’s honor or memory, and we will send your gift for you. … Continue reading No Kill Gift Giving: Outside the Box
HSUS Relies on Bloggers for Moral Compass
"The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization...". And by "effective" I assume they mean "morally bankrupt".In 2007, HSUS doesn't realize it's wrong to ask donors for money to care for Michael Vick's dogs - which they did not have in their possession - while simultaneously … Continue reading HSUS Relies on Bloggers for Moral Compass
Treats on the Internets
Oregon DA surprised that a judge gave a woman convicted of starving her horses 30 days in jail because usually there is no jail time for animal crueltyHSUS up to its usual deceptive fundraising shenanigansFrom Our Pack - article on helping a dog develop good dog mannersChristmas related:Today only: Dogswell offering a stocking stuffer treat … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Just Sayin’
If you've ever tried to engage a religious zealot who knocked on your door to convert you in a reasonable discussion of the "Live and let live" principle, you know the meaning of pointless. They are driven to show the world that everybody else is wrong, they're right and good news, you can - and … Continue reading Just Sayin’
What is there a sale on jumper cables?
At one of his HSUS sponsored whitewashing engagements, Michael Vick says he would like to have dogs again, "more than anything in the world":He said he's hopeful one day he'll have a dog again. "I don't know when that day is going to come. It's up to my judge at his discretion," he said.Maybe the … Continue reading What is there a sale on jumper cables?
What’s So Funny ’bout Peace, Love & Understanding?
What's so scary about not killing shelter pets?Unless a pet is medically hopeless and suffering, I don't understand why considering alternatives to death is such a difficult concept to embrace. It's true that some dogs will be deemed dangerous by shelters but even for those dogs, sanctuary options may exist - why not seriously consider … Continue reading What’s So Funny ’bout Peace, Love & Understanding?
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