This is a photo I took today of Randi. She is a 5 year old Flatcoated Retriever. Today would have been her mama's (Jackson) 13th birthday. Sadly, I had to put Jackson to sleep when she was 10 as she was suffering from an aggressive tumor (Malignant Histiocytosis) on the side of her head. The … Continue reading Flatcoats and Malignant Histiocytosis
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FDA Wonders if Pet Foods Could be Made Safer
Veterinary Practice News has an article about the FDA looking into expanding the use of third party certification programs for food products, including pet foods."The FDA would like to know what domestic and foreign third-party programs for suppliers are in use by U.S. companies and, significantly, how do these programs ensure independence and avoid the … Continue reading FDA Wonders if Pet Foods Could be Made Safer
Open Letter Regarding Senator Williams and SC Shelter Requests Help
These are the questions I will be mailing to the appropriate parties concerning the Kent Williams GSD case. Anyone is welcome to copy these questions into his/her own letter:Did Senator Williams violate the laws of Marion County and/or the State of South Carolina when he failed to spay a female German Shepherd whom he adopted … Continue reading Open Letter Regarding Senator Williams and SC Shelter Requests Help
More on Marion County Shame
South Carolina State Senator Kent Williams violated state and county laws when he failed to spay a German Shepherd bitch he adopted from the Marion County Animal Shelter - a kill shelter - last year. He said he intended to breed her but when she was bred (presumably to an unknown sire she encountered while … Continue reading More on Marion County Shame
South Carolina Pet News
As I previously blogged, April is South Carolina's month to encourage owners to get their pets vaccinated for Rabies by offering $3 vaccinations. SC DHEC has a list of clinics by county on their website. South Carolina mandates that pets be revaccinated according to the vaccine's labeling. That is, if your Vet administers the Rabies … Continue reading South Carolina Pet News
More on Puppy Mills
While most of us agree that the lives of dogs in puppy mills are horribly substandard, it should be noted that two major organizations - the USDA and the AKC - do not. Both groups conduct inspections but in even the worst puppy mills, the ultimate action AKC can take is to suspend AKC registration … Continue reading More on Puppy Mills
Exposing the Horrors of Puppy Mills – Oprah Gets It Right
I was more than a little skeptical when I heard that Oprah Winfrey would be doing a show on puppy mills today. After all, hadn't Oprah herself bought three Golden puppies at one time from a place that had "dozens" of puppies for sale? Well after seeing the show today, I couldn't be more delighted … Continue reading Exposing the Horrors of Puppy Mills – Oprah Gets It Right
Mixed Review for Animal Planet TV Show
I used to be a regular viewer of the Animal Precinct show but I had to quit watching it. I found myself thinking the words "DEATH PENALTY!" every time an animal abuser case came on. And I'm actually against the death penalty.Now they have more shows along similar lines on the same network. I tuned … Continue reading Mixed Review for Animal Planet TV Show
PETA In Their Own Words
PETA's Agenda Regarding Companion Animals: The extermination of all pets and an end to pet ownership. When you combine their kill rate (PETA says they killed over 97% of the animals surrendered to them in 2006) with their stated goal of a "No Birth Nation" for pets, what other possible conclusion could there be?Killing almost … Continue reading PETA In Their Own Words
Beware of Animal Rights Activists Bearing Gifts
"PETA believes euthanasia is the kindest gift to a dog or cat unwanted and unloved." - PETA President Ingrid Newkirk, 2005 press conferenceIn fact, this statement is untrue. As proof, I offer the following:Top Ten List of Gifts for Unwanted Dogs and Cats10. Responsible, loving home9. Human to pal around with8. Bone/Catnip7. Food bowl, preferably … Continue reading Beware of Animal Rights Activists Bearing Gifts
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