I've been trying different recipes to make green and red dough for dog biscuits. My raspberry biscuits did not turn out red at all but these spinach and cheese biscuits had a bright green dough which was very fun to work with. The final product was not nearly as green as the uncooked dough (the … Continue reading Recipe: Spinach and Cheese Biscuits
Truth Sought Behind Secretive Shelter in Myrtle Beach
The animal shelter in Horry County, SC has been closed since Monday, apparently killing scores of dogs in response to a Distemper outbreak. A local news reporter is trying to find out exactly what happened:News13 tried several times to speak with board members since Monday about the distemper situation at the county’s shelter, but none … Continue reading Truth Sought Behind Secretive Shelter in Myrtle Beach
127 Dogs Seized in NC Dogfighting Raid
A suspected dogfighting kennel was raided by authorities in McGrady, NC on December 10:A man believed to be the owner of the operation and two others were arrested. Each was charged with one count of felony dog fighting and baiting; additional charges are pending. Authorities found suspected dog fighting paraphernalia on the property and seized … Continue reading 127 Dogs Seized in NC Dogfighting Raid
What to Get Me For Xmas
Well maybe you weren't going to buy something for me but I bet there is someone on your list who would love a gift of a donation to help care for 100 Pitbulls seized in the OK cruelty case recently. Here's the info:Send checks to:110 S. MapleNewkirk, OK 74647Write "dogs" in the memo line.The BAD … Continue reading What to Get Me For Xmas
Your Emotional Rescue Dog
Prolly not news to dog owners but now the scientific community is saying so:Dogs are prone to complex emotions such as jealousy and pride, according to scientific research that sheds new light on their relationship with humans.Canines do not like seeing their owners offering affection to other creatures, especially other dogs, and react negatively when … Continue reading Your Emotional Rescue Dog
Name That Animal
OK so it tells the name at the beginning of the video - but it's still interesting! Here is the description that goes along with the vid:Triops longicaudatus from Rodeo, New Mexico. These living fossils spend most of the year as dried-up eggs in the desert, and hatch when monsoon rains form large puddles. They … Continue reading Name That Animal
Over 100 Pitbulls Seized in OK
A self-described "dog lover" was arrested in Oklahoma Tuesday on 106 counts of animal cruelty and dogfighting: Kay County Undersheriff Steve Kelley said his office followed up on an anonymous tip Tuesday afternoon and discovered 96 pit bull terriers in poor health at the property. The dogs were found tied to metal posts on 3-foot … Continue reading Over 100 Pitbulls Seized in OK
Toxic Teddy Treats
Nothing says I Love You like a sweet teddy bear stuffy holding some delicious chocolate. Unless that's [insert scary music here] MELA-CHOCOLATE! From the FDA:Walgreens is recalling 173 teddy bears with chocolate bars sold in stores since late September 2008. Analysis by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that certain samples of the chocolate … Continue reading Toxic Teddy Treats
Pet Food Ingredient Breakdown – #3
A premium line of dog foods recently reformulated their products and, call me Suspicious Sally, but I know the country is facing an economic crunch and I wondered how the new ingredients would stand up to scrutiny. Here are the first ingredients listed in one of the new formulas:Beef, brewers rice, whole grain wheat, corn … Continue reading Pet Food Ingredient Breakdown – #3
Kibbles n’ Kitties
Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins reminds us of what types of foods cats should and should not be fed:Diabetes in the cat is a man-made disease, which is completely preventable by avoiding the "kitty junk-food" that is dry kibbled cat food. Without question, it is the continuous, day-in, day-out consumption of this poor-quality, highly processed, carbohydrate rich … Continue reading Kibbles n’ Kitties
