From my inbox, sent by the Animal Ark Online Community:Following a report that the Animal Humane Society is violating Minnesota law by failing to hold all stray animals for the required 5 day period, Minnesota residents are being asked to contact members of their city councils to demand they enforce the law. The Animal Humane … Continue reading No Kill Action Alert for MN Residents
Chicago Police Officer Charged with Animal Cruelty
Richard Kleinpass, a Chicago police officer, is being charged with seven counts of cruelty to animals after authorities seized five dogs and two birds from his weekend home:[Kleinpass] called the charges against him an overreaction. The animals were safe and secure, he said.Safe and secure in urine and feces apparently:"I've never smelled anything like it," … Continue reading Chicago Police Officer Charged with Animal Cruelty
Danville Area Humane Society Kills Pets, Wants More
Do you read/watch interviews and want to butt in to the conversation and question the answers given by the interviewee instead of just letting them slide? I do. This is possibly why Larry King never calls me back.Michael Markarian, President of the Humane Society Legislative Fund has an interview posted on his blog with Paulette … Continue reading Danville Area Humane Society Kills Pets, Wants More
Treats on the Internets
You gotta have FaithA USDA licensed exotic pets warehouse in TX was raided by authorities this week, more than 20,000 animals seizedBo steals the show as he shows off his training during Oprah's visit to the White HouseArticle on TNR in IL and another on an effort to neuter feral cats in the UK and … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Report on GA Shelters Reveals High Kill Ratios
Thank you to reader Valerie for pointing me to the Georgia Voters for Animal Welfare (GVAW) Survey of Animal Services in Georgia. The purpose of the survey was to obtain statistics from shelters and make the results available to the public. Valerie has posted the report in full on her blog. I will post some … Continue reading Report on GA Shelters Reveals High Kill Ratios
SC: Robbers Steal Kids’ Presents and Pet
Do not pass go, do not collect $200, just go straight to hell:Amanda Henderson did not weep when she talked about the items someone took from her home, including the Christmas gifts she had purchased for her 13-year-old son.But she wept when she talked about the 2-year-old family dog, a pit bull named Mala, the … Continue reading SC: Robbers Steal Kids’ Presents and Pet
Food Porn, Part Five
Thank you to reader Jess who turned me on to this addicting page on the historical feeding of Hounds. Lots of great excerpts to read from various sources and I will include a few.From Stonehenge on the Dog (published 1887):If Indian meal [corn meal] is employed, it must be mixed with water or broth while … Continue reading Food Porn, Part Five
Pig Ears and Cow Hooves Recalled
Due to possible Salmonella contamination:The recall includes all pig ear products packaged under the brand names Doggie Delight, Pork Tasteez and Pet Carousel. The affected beef hooves were packaged under the brand names Choo Hooves, Dentley's, Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel. All of the recalled products were distributed nationwide in both bulk and retail packaging … Continue reading Pig Ears and Cow Hooves Recalled
Carrie Underwood Donates $200,000 to HSUS
What will Carrie Underwood's $200k be spent on?It could almost cover the annual salary of HSUS' CEO/President ($207,000 per 2008 tax return) or could likely cover the salaries of either the Executive VP of Operations ($191,850 per 2008 tax return) or the Senior VP, International Prog. ($190,900 per 2008 tax return).Unfortunately, Carrie Underwood's donation will … Continue reading Carrie Underwood Donates $200,000 to HSUS
Chit Chat
Random ramblings...I watched the US premiere of the BBC documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed last night. Did you? What did you think? I began coveting Cavaliers when I got to know one who boarded at the vet clinic where I worked 20 years ago. I've never met one since that seemed to be anything less than … Continue reading Chit Chat
