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Month: July 2015
Name That Animal
This is just for fun and the only rule is: no researching. Post your guesses in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own is passe optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tonight.
Treats on the Internets
Case Update: The owner of Porkchop, the neutered, vaccinated and bathed kitten who was killed upon impound by Mobile Co, AL for being "feral" in 2013, filed a lawsuit against the county. Part of that lawsuit includes newly released video evidence from the pound reportedly showing that Porkchop was not feral and simply fast-tracked to … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
No Apologies: NC Pound Refuses to Say What was Done with Owned Dog
A family in NC says their dog Chance chewed his way out of their fence last week and was picked up by the Wilson Co pound, run by the sheriff's department. The pound told them they had 72 hours to repair the fence and reclaim their pet. They fixed the fence immediately and went to … Continue reading No Apologies: NC Pound Refuses to Say What was Done with Owned Dog
MI Shelter Records Appear Falsified to Hide the Killing of Healthy Pets
Nancy Hornberger, a pet owner in Michigan, had a multiple cat household with one cat who kept fighting with the others and spraying urine. Aside from this, Spitz was a loving pet and Ms. Hornberger felt he might enjoy life more in a single cat home. She called the Oakland Co Animal Shelter and asked … Continue reading MI Shelter Records Appear Falsified to Hide the Killing of Healthy Pets
Recipe: Buttermilk Bones, Times Three
I tried 3 simple variations on this recipe to make 3 versions of treats for the dogs. Cinnamon Buttermilk Bones 4 C whole wheat flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 2 C buttermilk 1/4 C honey 2 tsp vanilla 6 Tbsp unsalted butter Melt the butter, set aside. Mix together … Continue reading Recipe: Buttermilk Bones, Times Three
Weekend Jade
Open Thread
Post anything animal related in the comments, anytime. New Open Threads are posted weekly.
Name That Animal
This is just for fun and the only rule is: no researching. Post your best/worst/mid-range guesses in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own is the equivalent of putting Baby in a corner optional. Answer will be posted in the comments tonight.
The Case for Free Shelter Pets
Free. People get excited when they see the word in front of most anything - except pets. In recent years, anyone who advertises or seeks a free pet has been subject to attack from seemingly well-intentioned animal advocates and probably alienated about the entire concept of adopting a pet in need. If you are giving … Continue reading The Case for Free Shelter Pets
YesBiscuit! 