It's only been 3 years since the massive pet food recalls of 2007 but anytime is a good time for a refresher. I've already blogged quite a bit on things I learned due to the recalls, including: My thoughts at the one year anniversary of the pet food recalls Why the AAFCO stamp of approval … Continue reading How Do You Feel About Pet Food Corporations in 2010?
Month: June 2010
More on Horror-Shelter in Forrest City, AR
When asked about the incident at the animal shelter where the mayor-appointed ACOs left a pack of dogs together, unsupervised over the Memorial Day weekend resulting in the death of one dog and injuries to several others, Forrest City Mayor Gordon McCoy said: "We did wrong here, our guys. There was an oversight on our … Continue reading More on Horror-Shelter in Forrest City, AR
Treats on the Internets
Food Geek Edition: The New York Times has a good article called The Truth about Cat and Dog Food: [...]I wonder whether people who invest in high-end pet foods are getting their money’s worth. Are their pets really healthier and happier? Do they live longer? And are these foods any better than the generic versions … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Recipe: A Substantial Treat
When I come home from work, I like to give Charlie more than just a regular biscuit as a snack - because he's getting old and a bit thin and because I love him. So I had an idea to make a sort of treat sandwich with cream cheese and peanut butter filling. I wanted … Continue reading Recipe: A Substantial Treat
Can We Do Something for Mr. James Beavers?
A TN family says they let their 8 year old dog outside after she gave birth to a litter of five. Someone apparently stole her and dumped her in a pit filled with oil, trash and stagnant water. She cried for help and a homeless Vietnam veteran, James Beavers, heard and located her from her … Continue reading Can We Do Something for Mr. James Beavers?
Arkansas “Shelter” Turns into House of Horrors
Warning - some of the images at the video link are extremely graphic. ccording to a video posted on YouTube, animal control officers left 14 dogs together in an outside area of the Forrest City Animal Shelter, unsupervised and without water, over the Memorial Day weekend. There were males and females - two of which … Continue reading Arkansas “Shelter” Turns into House of Horrors
Treats on the Internets
Musician Edwin McCain's 4 year old kid got bitten in the face by a dog at a YMCA soccer game. He is spreading a message to dog owners not to bring their dogs to kids' sporting events. That might be a good idea since, as we see all too often, some parents do not provide … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
The Saddest Kitten
People from Iowa, Washington, California and Sweden (!) wanted to give this kitten a home but he had a cough so the shelter killed him.
More Misguided Pet Breeding Legislation
The IL Senate has passed a bill that is supposed to protect consumers with regard to pets sold in pet stores: In Illinois, the legislation requires pet shops to post information on or near the cages of dogs and cats that includes: the name and address of each animal's breeder; a record of all veterinary … Continue reading More Misguided Pet Breeding Legislation
Needs Room to Roam – or Not
When I see a dog rehoming ad that says "Needs large yard to run in", I translate that to: We don't exercise our dog. We expect him to do that himself but he doesn't seem to be doing it in our yard so I guess our yard is too small. Many dogs don't exercise themselves … Continue reading Needs Room to Roam – or Not
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