On June 25th, The Humane Society of the United States led a massive rescue effort to save 700 breeding dogs and puppies in the largest puppy mill rescue in Tennessee history.
These dogs have a new lease on life after teams of rescuers under the direction of The HSUS arrived to save them from a massive puppy mill operation Pine Bluff Kennels on Ed Lyell Road in Hickman County, TN.
Read more about it and learn how you can help on the HSUS site or the Stop Puppy Mills site.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Happy Birthday Cancer Dogs (June 22- July 23)
| Here are the general characteristics and aspects of a Cancer dog as noted in Zodiac Dogs Astrology for Our Canine Friends by Helen Hope. Thrives on affection; sympathetic; noble nature; moody; sits at owner's feet; industrious; has a rich fantasy life; sociable; can be silly; sensitive; nips at rivals; argumentative; loves to lick; emotional; great parent; psychic. Is your dog a Cancerian? To learn more about your Cancer dog, like their favorite day or their deepest dream you have to get the book.. |
Thursday, June 19, 2008
News: US Marshals seize petfood from Petco Distribution Center
The following information was published on the FDA website today:
"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 19, 2008
FDA Requests Seizure of Animal Food Products at PETCO
Distribution Center
Today, at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA), U.S. Marshals seized various animal food products stored
under unsanitary conditions at the PETCO Animal Supplies
Distribution Center located in Joliet, Ill., pursuant to a
warrant issued by the United States District Court in Chicago.
U.S. Marshals seized all FDA-regulated animal food susceptible
to rodent and pest contamination. The seized products violate
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act because it was alleged
in a case filed by the United States Attorney that they were
being held under unsanitary conditions. (The Act uses the term
"insanitary" to describe such conditions).
During an FDA inspection of a PETCO distribution center in
April, widespread and active rodent and bird infestation was
found. The FDA inspected the facility again in May and found
continuing and widespread infestation.
"We simply will not allow a company to store foods under filthy
and unsanitary conditions that occur as a direct result of the
company's failure to adequately control and prevent pests in its
facility," said Margaret O'K. Glavin, associate commissioner for
regulatory affairs. "Consumers expect that such safeguards will
be in place not only for human food, but for pet food as well."
The distribution center in Joliet, Ill., provides pet food
products and supplies to PETCO retail stores in 16 states
including Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
FDA has no reports of pet illness or death associated with
consumption of animal food distributed by PETCO, and does not
have evidence that the food is unsafe for animals. However, the
seized products were in permeable packages and held under
conditions that could affect the food's integrity and quality.
As a precaution, consumers who have handled products originating
from the PETCO distribution center should thoroughly wash their
hands with hot water and soap. Any surfaces that came in contact
with the packages should be washed as well. Consumers are
further advised as a precaution to thoroughly wash products sold
in cans and glass containers from PETCO in the 16 affected states.
If a pet has become ill after eating these food products, pet
owners should contact their veterinarian and report illnesses to
FDA state consumer complaint coordinators.
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA"
Thanks to Bonnie Becker for bringing this information to my attention.
FDA posting: www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01854.html
"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 19, 2008
FDA Requests Seizure of Animal Food Products at PETCO
Distribution Center
Today, at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA), U.S. Marshals seized various animal food products stored
under unsanitary conditions at the PETCO Animal Supplies
Distribution Center located in Joliet, Ill., pursuant to a
warrant issued by the United States District Court in Chicago.
U.S. Marshals seized all FDA-regulated animal food susceptible
to rodent and pest contamination. The seized products violate
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act because it was alleged
in a case filed by the United States Attorney that they were
being held under unsanitary conditions. (The Act uses the term
"insanitary" to describe such conditions).
During an FDA inspection of a PETCO distribution center in
April, widespread and active rodent and bird infestation was
found. The FDA inspected the facility again in May and found
continuing and widespread infestation.
"We simply will not allow a company to store foods under filthy
and unsanitary conditions that occur as a direct result of the
company's failure to adequately control and prevent pests in its
facility," said Margaret O'K. Glavin, associate commissioner for
regulatory affairs. "Consumers expect that such safeguards will
be in place not only for human food, but for pet food as well."
The distribution center in Joliet, Ill., provides pet food
products and supplies to PETCO retail stores in 16 states
including Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
FDA has no reports of pet illness or death associated with
consumption of animal food distributed by PETCO, and does not
have evidence that the food is unsafe for animals. However, the
seized products were in permeable packages and held under
conditions that could affect the food's integrity and quality.
As a precaution, consumers who have handled products originating
from the PETCO distribution center should thoroughly wash their
hands with hot water and soap. Any surfaces that came in contact
with the packages should be washed as well. Consumers are
further advised as a precaution to thoroughly wash products sold
in cans and glass containers from PETCO in the 16 affected states.
If a pet has become ill after eating these food products, pet
owners should contact their veterinarian and report illnesses to
FDA state consumer complaint coordinators.
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA"
Thanks to Bonnie Becker for bringing this information to my attention.
FDA posting: www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01854.html
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
News: Sad statistics!!
I just read my Real Simple magazine and found an alarming statistics. There are approximately 250,000 homeless pets available for adoption on PetFinder.com. Go give a pet a great home.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Event: National - Take Your Dog to Work Day (TYDTWDAY) - Friday, June 20, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008 is Take Your Dog to Work Day. First celebrated in 1999, it was created by Pet Sitter's Internationall to celebrate dogs a great companions. If you want to explore having TYDTWDAY at your office, be sure to have it approved by your boss, HR, or other company official. The takeyourdog.com site has some good material about how you can get involved. The also have some wonderful interesting items on the site, like a photo contest, top 10 dog-friendly companies hiring right now, top dog names, and more. Be sure to check it out.
If you can't have a TYDTWDAY this year maybe you can get the ball rolling for next year. The Humane Society has some useful information about how to be dog-friendly at work. Good luck and have fun!
If you can't have a TYDTWDAY this year maybe you can get the ball rolling for next year. The Humane Society has some useful information about how to be dog-friendly at work. Good luck and have fun!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Nonprofit News: Companion Animal Initiative of Tennessee
Just found a great Web site for the Companion Animal Initiative of Tennessee. A program of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine their "mission is to reduce the state surplus of homeless cats and dogs by taking a proactive approach and promoting humane education throughout the state, thus improving the lives of all companion animals in Tennessee."
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Happy Birthday Gemini Dogs (May 21- June 21)
| Here are the general characteristics and aspects of a Gemini dog as noted in Zodiac Dogs Astrology for Our Canine Friends by Helen Hope. Super alert; friendly; loves to be talked to; versatile; inquisitive; perceptive; hates to be leashed; restless; busy; contradictory; fun-loving; critical; enjoys people; eloquent; not demonstrative; impatient; high-strung; vocal; god at doing tricks. Ok, to learn more about your Gemini dog, like their favorite day or their deepest dream you have to get the book. |
Book Review: Zodiac Dogs
| Zodiac Dogs Astrology for Our Canine Friends by Helen Hope. What a cute book!!! Helen has written a great little book with astrology for dogs for each sign with which we human companions are familiar. In addition, the illustrations are very cute. We will be providing little "Zodiac Dogs" snippet teasers over the next months. Enjoy and get a copy for yourself!! I highly recommend it for your refeence or special book collection. |
Rant: Dogs loose in the back of a truck
Nothing makes me more angry (OK maybe a few things make me more angry but this isn't the time or place), than seeing someone hauling a dog in the back of a truck. How irresponsible. Not to be judgemental or anything, but why would anyone in their right mind do that to a dog. Yeah, sure the dog may "enjoy" the wind blowing in their face, They may like running back and forth from side to side to see what is going on. But what happens when the unexpected happens?
So, what are the responsible things to do. Let's think about it.
1. You could bring your pooch into the cab. And use a travel harness like:
3. Maybe you can think of other responsible ways to take your pup with you in your truck.
The most important thing is that you, your pup, and those driving around you are always safe and NOT in danger.
- Your pup sees something they want to chase and jumps out of the truck into traffic.
- You take a sharp turn and your pooch falls out of the truck bed.
- You have to slam on your breaks suddenly, man's best friend goes flying into the truck cab.
So, what are the responsible things to do. Let's think about it.
1. You could bring your pooch into the cab. And use a travel harness like:
3. Maybe you can think of other responsible ways to take your pup with you in your truck.
The most important thing is that you, your pup, and those driving around you are always safe and NOT in danger.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Event: Huntsville, Al - Barking for Bucks June 29, 2008
Huntsville, Alabama Dog Lovers! On June 29th come to Barkin' 4 Buck$ at the Dog Spot (downtown Huntsville Dog Park). The event is to raise money for a second Dog Park in Huntsville. Hope that you will come support this great cause and bring your 4 legged friends with you so they can enter the King and Queen of the Dog Spot competition. Please see this flyer for other great information!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Nonprofit News: Celebrate pets and confront cruelty
The Humane Society has another neat campaign going on. Make a donation of $10 for every pet in your home and then you can upload a photo of your pet(s) to their "Pets Supporting The HSUS" virtual photo album. our pet becomes famous and you support the HSUS fight against puppy mills. Consider donating now!
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