If you are one of the many people facing hard times financially these days and considering giving up your dog due to the cost of maintaining a pet, this is for you. Here are some ways to save money in the short term until you get back on your feet financially - cos I do … Continue reading Straight Talk on How You Can Keep Your Dog During the Economic Crisis
Investment Management Company Increases its Share of the Pet Food Market
Berwind Corporation, owner of Elmer's glue and other companies, acquired Eagle Pack Pet Foods in 2007 and is now the buyer of Wellness/Old Mother Hubbard pet foods in a $400 million deal.I wonder what changes, if any, the investment conglomerate will make to its pet food companies. And if changes are made, will customers be … Continue reading Investment Management Company Increases its Share of the Pet Food Market
Recalls: Beef and Pedigree Dog Food
Seems like it's been hard to keep up with all the recalled foods lately...Nebraska Beef has expanded its recall due to E. coli illnesses in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illlinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Although the feds said last month the company had cleaned up its act after … Continue reading Recalls: Beef and Pedigree Dog Food
A Little Help for Southern Pets in Need
In South Carolina, The Aiken County Council earmarked $30,000 to fund a subsidized spay-neuter voucher program for county residents. Pet owners must meet US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income guidelines and fill out an application at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. If approved, the owner will be given a voucher which he … Continue reading A Little Help for Southern Pets in Need
Deep South Shelter by the Numbers
The Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM) took in 1,734 pets in June, euthanizing 70% of them at their facility designed to hold about 300 animals. In 2007, they took in 16,044 pets (average of 1337 per month) and were able to adopt (or transport out for adoption) 38%of them. The shelter reports that only … Continue reading Deep South Shelter by the Numbers
Marion County Receives Offer to Take Over Shelter
SC State Senator Kent Williams' local shelter (where he dumped his German Shepherd in March after allowing her to become pregnant while repeatedly roaming loose) has been advertising for someone to take over the shelter. A group called Paws to the Rescue who pulls dogs from the Marion County Animal Shelter regularly has submitted a … Continue reading Marion County Receives Offer to Take Over Shelter
Arkansas Mayor: Nanner-Nanner-Boo-Boo
UPDATE, July 19: The Arkansas Democrat Gazette is reporting that Mayor Misdemeanor has temporarily lost his license to practice law after the Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct reviewed his actions regarding a 1999 case unrelated to the animal cruelty charges he now faces. Apparently in the 1999 case, the Mayor took a $300 retainer … Continue reading Arkansas Mayor: Nanner-Nanner-Boo-Boo
"We dance for laughter, we dance for tears…"
Having put joyous smiles on countless faces in his 15 years, Rookie the freestylin' Golden Retriever, has danced his way across the Rainbow Bridge. Our heartfelt condolences to owner Carolyn Scott and to Rookie's many friends and fans.Thanks for sharing your joie de vivre Rookie. Add me to your dance card.
Juliette de Bairacli Levy’s Natural Rearing Diet for Dogs
I have for several years now bemoaned my inability to find a summary of Juliette de Bairacli Levy's Natural Rearing diet for dogs on the web. Born in 1912, Juliette is an herbalist and breeder of Afghan hounds. Her wonderful book, The Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog and Cat (originally published in 1955), does … Continue reading Juliette de Bairacli Levy’s Natural Rearing Diet for Dogs
Shelters and Disease: Death Behind Closed Doors
The Marion County shelter in Florida closed today so they could kill 84 dogs with contagious diseases such as Parvo, Kennel Cough and Canine Flu. No word on why some or all of the 84 couldn't be medically treated and restored to health, especially since some of the dogs being killed are symptom free.On the … Continue reading Shelters and Disease: Death Behind Closed Doors
