I usually try to have one or two meat-free days for the dogs each week. Instead of using meat or fish for protein in their meals, I might feed eggs, yogurt, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, buttermilk, or some combination of these type of foods. I still use my rough guide for the overall meal: 1/3 … Continue reading Recipe: Sweet Oat Bars
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Dinner at Chez Dog
Tonight's theme: Simplicity.Boneless chicken breast (BOGO!), boil in pot. Remove meat and chunk. Boil green beans in same pot using same water. Remove to cool. Boil potatoes in same chicken-y, green bean-y water. Remove to cool. Combine, add calcium and oil, serve. Try to get Billy to wash pot.
SC No Kill Shelter Targets Black Pets for Adoption
You may have heard of Black Dog Syndrome - black dogs (and cats) being more difficult to adopt out than other rescue pets. The general public seems to be put off by black pets perhaps because they appear intimidating or have a "generic" look to them. My local no-kill shelter, the Animal Protection League (APL), … Continue reading SC No Kill Shelter Targets Black Pets for Adoption
PETA: Take Your Endorsement and Shove It
When the BBC aired the documentary "Pedigree Dogs Exposed", there was much speculation on dog forums and mailing lists that the film was funded by, or otherwise affiliated with, animal rights extremists. Never one to miss an opportunity for free publicity, PETA has now gotten on board:“I am horrified that PETA is using the film … Continue reading PETA: Take Your Endorsement and Shove It
Pink Iguanas Want Their Own Parking Space in the Animal World
Think of them as the "Hello Kitty" of iguanas. Their scientific name is rosada and they're pink. From the BBC:A spectacular pink type of Galapagos iguana promises to rewrite the family's evolutionary history in the islands. Rosada was missed by Charles Darwin during his 1835 visit, but appears to indicate the earliest known divergence of land … Continue reading Pink Iguanas Want Their Own Parking Space in the Animal World
Aflatoxin Kills 1300 Shelter Dogs in Taiwan
China View reports:On Dec. 22, 2008, the agricultural authority received a report which said more than 300 dogs died at two shelters in Taipei county. Staff with the shelters said the dogs were extremely weak, jaundice, and had blood in their urine. The symptoms are typical of liver damage. According to Taiwan media, another 1,000 dogs, with … Continue reading Aflatoxin Kills 1300 Shelter Dogs in Taiwan
Cruelty on Video and the US Constitution
Is animal cruelty - itself a crime in the US - on video still illegal or does it fall under "free speech"? The New York Times explores this complicated issue:So, in 1999, Congress made it a crime to sell “crush videos” and almost all other depictions of unlawful cruelty to animals. The conduct itself is disgusting, … Continue reading Cruelty on Video and the US Constitution
Southern Shelter Needs Pet Food
Shelters across the country are being hit with increased surrenders and decreased donations as the economy tanks. If you can, please consider donating your time, gently used pet supplies, or money to your local no-kill shelter. The Shelby Humane Society in Columbiana, AL is making a plea for assistance after losing the wholesale deal they … Continue reading Southern Shelter Needs Pet Food
Dinner at Chez Dog
I've got lots of extra potatoes (on sale, didn't get around to eating) so tonight boiled up some reds and some russets for the dogs. I carved out the sprouted "legs" - which is what I always called them as a kid, they terrified me - but left the skins on. After they cooled, I … Continue reading Dinner at Chez Dog
Free Shelter Adoptions
Maybe you can provide food, vet care, and other essentials to a pet but can't quite manage the adoption fee. If so, January 24 may be your lucky day. Hill's is sponsoring a program where the first ten pets adopted at participating shelters are free on Saturday, January 24. Click here to put in your … Continue reading Free Shelter Adoptions
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