Be kind to animals - for profit!Ohio State University says their research shows that farm animals who are handled gently are better producers:"The idea behind animal welfare education is to turn people's negative behaviors -- kicking, hitting, shouting -- into positive behaviors -- walking slowly, talking calmly and being more physically gentle." The university recently … Continue reading Tidbits from Friday Reading
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Treats on the Internets
Philadelphia Weekly investigates disease, death and misery for pets at the local shelterIf you've been trying to keep up with the dizzying back and forth of FDA's Nutro (non) investigation, good luck. My question: If the FDA is not investigating Nutro, why the heck not?A succinct take on why the word "owner" is important when … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Treats on the Internets
Leona Helmsley's money is being doled out to various charities. Among the pet-related recipients: ASPCA, Canine Companions for Independence, Dogs for the Deaf, and Puppies Behind Bars.An owner reminisces about a senior Pitbull she adopted from a shelter.The owner of a PA Pitbull who bit an unattended kid after whelping a litter is allegedly letting … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Treats on the Internets
Stuff to read and look at...Oklahoma Veterinarian believes HSUS cruelty story was "a hoax designed to expand the political and fundraising agenda of Humane Society of the United States in Oklahoma".If you like owning pets and haven't heard about HR 669 yet, better fix that.Alaska's state House passes bill to outlaw bestiality.People food, table scraps, … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Treats on the Internets
Nathan Winograd speaks his mind, as always, on HSUS and moreKC Dog Blog's current post on puppy mills led me to an older post offering ideas on how commercial breeders can be regulated. Interesting discussion.Patricia McConnell on reading canine body language at the dog parkMarion Nestle pokes at pig studyObama Dog Mania:Interview with Obama pup … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Treats on the Internets
The No Kill Nation posts about the HSUS Las Vegas hotel shindig this week:A number of stakeholders in the pit bull advocacy community have been invited to sit down and have a heart to heart with HSUS about their recently amended policy regarding dogs seized as part of a fighting case. As with No Kill, the … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Treats on the Internets
The article is titled "Fighting birds didn't have a chance" and describes the killing of gamecocks by authorities at a NC residence. One way to interpret the piece is that fighting Pitbulls are regularly saved (uh, no) but fighting birds are not:When federal officers busted up former NFL quarterback Michael Vick’s dog-fighting ring, many of … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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Worker falls into dog food ingredient (some form of wheat) tank:City firefighters rescued a man Monday at a pet food factory in the Lower Valley who was in danger of suffocating inside a tank containing a dog food ingredient. Fire Lt. Mario Hernandez said eight units, including the Fire Department's special rescue unit, were dispatched … Continue reading Let’s Play Oddball
Let’s Play Oddball
I feed my addiction and you get to watch. Or read.Buy couch, get cat freeMoose on roof in North DakotaDumbass in Myrtle Beach, SC has his pet Hyena "Bubbles" seized by authoritiesDead mailman's body misdelivered to pet storeZoo chimp stockpiles weapons of minor destructionThai pachyderm procures peg legEagle crashes through windshield on highway, everybody survivesTerrierman … Continue reading Let’s Play Oddball
Treats on the Internets
Sports Illustrated has a new article on Michael Vick's possible return to the NFL. Paws Up for including a bit on Leo but Paws Down for including PETA, who wanted Leo killed.NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine is conducting a course in small animal nutrition in Raleigh on March 28. I wish I could … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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