Good finds on other pet blogs:Lassie, Get Help gives us her take on identifying "good" and "bad" family dogs by breed. Good reading and here's a teensy spoiler: the words "Holy Crap" are featured prominently at the beginning of the post, hehe.Recipes: I LOVE baking for the dogs. If I didn't have to work for … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Salmonella Salad and Pet Food Safety Comes Up Short
From an article at HealthNewsTrack.com regarding the FDA's progress on food safety issues:In 2007, FDA began working in collaboration with the State Health and Agriculture departments in Virginia and Florida, several universities, and the produce industry on a multi-year Tomato Safety Initiative. As part of the initiative, FDA has led assessments of grower practices focusing … Continue reading Salmonella Salad and Pet Food Safety Comes Up Short
Arkansas Mayor to Face Charges
“As far as this crime thing, there was no crime committed,” said Mayor Set-Them-Free of Arkansas to the City Council as they debated a resolution to support the Mayor, who now has a warrant out for his arrest on charges of animal cruelty.Right. Well sure it's not a "crime" in the sense of say, detaining … Continue reading Arkansas Mayor to Face Charges
Local Interest: Shelter Dog in Columbia, SC in Need of Foster Care
In my inbox this afternoon:Meet Jasmine. Jasmine or “Jazzy” as she is lovingly referred to at the shelter is such a sweet girl. She is a graduate of the Dog Trainers Workshop in the Upstate and is also a graduate of Project Pet basic training. We’re not sure why she hasn’t found her forever home … Continue reading Local Interest: Shelter Dog in Columbia, SC in Need of Foster Care
Can You Offer a Home to a Pair of Crocodiles?
Yeah, me neither. But if you know someone who can, Cypress Gardens in South Carolina is having to rehome a couple dozen crocs due to budget cuts. The Crocodile Isle (I just love saying that) Vet would like to keep breeding pairs together.Note: Photo is just a sample. Your actual crocs may vary.
Pet Food Ingredient Breakdown – #2
Today, I looked at a new, AAFCO approved food on the market for dogs. It contains all the usual advertising tags which make me suspicious: "100% complete and balanced", "No fillers", "High quality proteins", etc. Here are the first seven ingredients leading up to the first source of fat:1. Rice Flour - This is the … Continue reading Pet Food Ingredient Breakdown – #2
Feeling Do-Goodish? How About AniMeals?
AniMeals is a community service, sometimes associated with local Meals-On-Wheels programs, which aims to keep low income families and/or senior citizens and their pets together. The programs vary but generally they provide pet food, sometimes kitty litter and toys as well, to those in need. There are a number of AniMeals programs around the country … Continue reading Feeling Do-Goodish? How About AniMeals?
Arkansas Mayor Redefines the Word "Apology"
As has become obvious, it's best when Mayor Set-Them-Free speaks for himself. Please read his detailed "apology" letter here. He's not sorry he abandoned the dogs in the forest, he's just sorry people complained. Hard to pick a favorite from the many gems he has given us, but this one - which I assume is … Continue reading Arkansas Mayor Redefines the Word "Apology"
Paws Down and Paws Up
Breaking News - No action has been taken on the complaint filed by someone from the humane society against Mayor Set-Them-Free of Arkansas. Well, maybe not so breaking. But inaction speaks. And people are listening.Mayor James Valley just endears himself more and more to animal lovers (and other people with brains) every time he opens … Continue reading Paws Down and Paws Up
MA Tourist Town Lacks Animal Shelter
The good citizens of Rockport, MA may or may not realize their town is not complying with state law mandating a shelter for stray pets. The town's Recreation Committee chair and a local Veterinarian have organized an effort for a 10 foot by 20 foot modified shed to be placed next to the park-and-ride bathrooms … Continue reading MA Tourist Town Lacks Animal Shelter
