Two volunteers from the Cherokee County Animal Shelter told the County Council last month that animal control officers have been killing shelter pets using an illegal method - intracardial injections on animals which have not been sedated. SC state law outlines the accepted methods of euthanasia and injections into the heart of a fully conscious … Continue reading Whistleblowers on Cruelty at South Carolina Shelter
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Animal Rights Lunacy in Switzerland
Attention 8 year old kid attempting to cuddle that Guinea Pig: This is the police. We have you surrounded. Come out with your hands up!Read the full article here.
More on Eight Belles and… The Big Picture
The tragic death of Eight Belles at Saturday's Kentucky Derby is being reported by some as an unfortunate reality that is part of horse racing. Wrong. While any athlete can suffer a life ending injury during competition, that's a risk they choose to take for themselves - if they're human. And you can bet that … Continue reading More on Eight Belles and… The Big Picture
Raced to Death – Eight Belles’ Avoidable Tragedy
Eight Belles, a beautiful filly, finished second in today's Kentucky's Derby and then broke both her front ankles causing her to be euthanized on the track.Maybe you're like me and just don't get the appeal of horse racing. It makes no sense to me why anyone would want to push physically immature animals to physical … Continue reading Raced to Death – Eight Belles’ Avoidable Tragedy
Local Interest: Adopt-A-Thon in Columbia
Just received this in my inbox: Don’t miss the Project Pet Adopt-A-Thon this weekend at the Harbison PetSmart in Columbia! Over 100 animals will be present…..dogs and cats, puppies and kittens of all shapes and sizes are ready to find their forever homes! If you’ve been thinking about a new addition to your family you … Continue reading Local Interest: Adopt-A-Thon in Columbia
Make Believe Dog Food Company – I Highly Recommend Their Product!
What's a good food to feed your dog in light of everything we've learned from the massive pet food recalls of 2007? I don't know. But if I could find one, it might look like this:My Make Believe Dog Food Co. isn't waiting around for Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) to become law. They know … Continue reading Make Believe Dog Food Company – I Highly Recommend Their Product!
He Said, She Said – FDA vs. Evanger’s
Update on April 29, 2008: Over on the Itchmo Forums, a consumer posted a response from the FDA on the back and forth between Evanger's and the FDA.Original post:On April 24, 2008 FDA issued a press release stating in part:The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an order requiring that Evanger's Dog & Cat Food … Continue reading He Said, She Said – FDA vs. Evanger’s
FDA Sets Date for Public Meeting on Pet Foods
From the CVM Update:The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public meeting to obtain input from stakeholder groups, including, but not limited to, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), veterinary medical associations, animal health organizations, and pet food manufacturers, on the development of standards for pet food, including ingredient standards and … Continue reading FDA Sets Date for Public Meeting on Pet Foods
Report: Nutro Pet Foods Making Pets Sick
Lisa Wade McCormick from ConsumerAffairs.Com has posted an article compiling reports from owners in many states whose pets became ill after eating Nutro brand foods. Nutro's products for dogs include varieties under the following names:Nutro MaxNutro Natural ChoiceNutro UltraNutro's products for cats include varieties under these names:Nutro Max CatNutro Natural Choice Complete CareAs always: if … Continue reading Report: Nutro Pet Foods Making Pets Sick
AAFCO – The Pet Food Industry Fails to Regulate Itself
The National Research Council (NRC) has traditionally set the standard for nutrient requirements for dogs and cats with their publications. The NRC recommends feeding trials in order to determine if a food is truly "complete and balanced". I don't have a degree in animal nutrition but that makes sense to me. How else can it … Continue reading AAFCO – The Pet Food Industry Fails to Regulate Itself
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