Tom cats in China are apparently growing "wings", as reported by The Telegraph. At first you might think these are just big tufts of extra fur, but they actually have bone underneath. Huh. As I am fond of saying: cats is da craziest people!***There is no new Parvo. There is no new Parvo. There is … Continue reading Let’s Play Oddball
Month: August 2008
We are So Screwed
An article at Mother Jones titled "The Chinavore's Dilemma" gives us an overview on how the FDA allowed - and keeps allowing - tainted imports from China to enter the US. Pet food, toys, toothpaste, heparin, seafood... and the hits just keep on comin'. "Indeed, FDA documents scrutinized by Mother Jones show that officials havelong … Continue reading We are So Screwed
"Pedigree Dogs Exposed"
Last week, BBC aired an hour long documentary called "Pedigree Dogs Exposed". It's available in six segments on YouTube but I am on Bellsouth dialup and the 3 legged asthmatic hamster they've got powering their internet service just isn't turning the wheel as reliably as one might hope. Sooo, I haven't seen it. But I … Continue reading "Pedigree Dogs Exposed"
SC Hog-Dogging Case Closed
In 2004, several dirtbags were rounded up in Chester County, SC - including the county's animal control director - in a hog-dog fighting bust. "Hog-dog rodeos" are some twisted idiots' idea of "sport" where dogs are turned loose in an enclosure with wild hogs whose tusks have been removed. Sickos stand outside the ring with … Continue reading SC Hog-Dogging Case Closed
Personal Pet Post: Just Because I Love Her
I don't post about my pets very often but just wanted to share this photo of my too-adorable-to-be-as-disobedient-as-she-is Beagle. Graham turns 9 years old next month and I can honestly say - despite all the trash she's "redistributed" for me on the floor, and how many times she's unmade the bed, and all the lizards … Continue reading Personal Pet Post: Just Because I Love Her
Straight Talk on How You Can Keep Your Dog During the Economic Crisis
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