A Dog Receives Communion
This is a heart warming incident. I won’t go into the details of this particular case because I really want you to read the article about an unwanted dog who was rescued by a nice man. I will say, I think the church that accepted both the man and his canine companion should be celebrated [...]
Giant Panda Accidently Gassed
A female Giant Panda was gassed accidentally when cleaning fumes filled her enclosure making it impossible for her to get fresh air. From our friends at Care2; The autopsy showed the giant panda died from inhaling a mixture of chlorine, chlorine hydride and carbon monoxide. The fumes made her lungs collapse. Reports from The Telegraph [...]
Aqua Rehab – for a Cat?
Most dogs seem to love water, especially the retrievers. In fact, most animals seem to have a natural love of getting in the water and swimming. However, when it comes to cats, the water is fun and refreshing thing doesn’t seem to get through to many of them. Kittens who are trained to water seem [...]
Some Really Good News
From the ASPCA; On Wednesday, July 21, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 416-3 to pass H.R. 5566, the Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Videos Act of 2010. The nearly unanimous affirmative vote, as well as the fact that 262 representatives attached their names to the bill as cosponsors, makes this a decisive [...]
Very Endangered Wolf Killed
One of the seriously endangered groups of wolves in this country is the Mexican Gray Wolf, with only 42 of them left in the Southwest. Tragically, another one of these wolves was found shot to death in Arizona. That makes three of them recently and 31 of them shot over the last eleven years by [...]
Wild Horses Saved from Slaughter
All of us reading this blog are likely to be “animal junkies.” I am proud to be called that, even though many people throw it out as a put down. I don’t care and in fact, I feel sorry for the pitiful people who have never known the love of a pet or companion animal. [...]
Kitten Rescued from Intersection
Imagine how surprised this police officer was when he answered a call to remove debris from a busy intersection and found the debris was actually an injured kitten. This officer was prompt and correct in his actions. Due to him the kitten is now thriving. So many times in our busy lives, we would be [...]
Wow – What a Great Dog Rescue
If a puppy ever needed a guardian angel, this poor little guy did. He had been abandoned where there was almost zero chance anyone would ever find him. He had no food or water and was facing starvation. But a miracle happened. It took determination and heart on the part of one man because local [...]
Good Outcome for Black Bear
The citizens of Holyoke, Massachusetts normally do not see black bears in the trees of their downtown area. But just recently, there was an exception. From WHDH-TV; HOLYOKE, Mass. — A black bear climbed up a tree in downtown Holyoke, shocking people walking through the area. “When I saw that bear up there, I was [...]
Huge Recall of Pet Supplements
The FDA has sent out a firm press release concerning pet supplements and vitamins. This is a long list and I have posted the link at the end of the press release so you can access it. If you think you may have purchased any of these pet vitamins and supplements for your cat or [...]
BLM After Wild Horses Again
It is very hot in Nevada in the summer. However, this year has seemed far hotter than usual. And on one of the hottest periods of this year the BLM decided to once again get out their helicopters and start to round up this states wild horses. They promised a public comment period and activists [...]
Bill to Stop Poisoning Wildlife
Sodium fluoroacetate, also known as Compound 1080 — an odorless, colorless, tasteless and water-soluble poison with no antidote. This poison along with sodium cyanide is used regularly by wildlife services. They put the poison out in an attempt to prevent livestock from falling to predators. However, since there is no way to mark the bait [...]
Sea Shepherd Flies Over the Gulf
The oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico certainly will take years and more likely decades to clear out. Many people are already sick from the chemical dispersant used to break up the crude and if history is to be our guide, people will die due to the hazards of these chemicals. It happened in [...]
Pit Bull Drags Baby–To Safety
There is an old saying that goes ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder.’ I have always felt this is what explains the really beautiful woman with the rather homely man and vice versa. All this really means is that we judge a person or group by our own perceptions and each of us [...]
Put Puppy Mills Under Federal Regulation
It is sad but true that if there is a way to make money, even though the person profiting has to mistreat or torture animals, they will do it. It seems not much is beyond some people when money is involved. This is why, as soon as a puppy mill is shut down, it seems [...]
Dogs Help Marines Find IEDs
Most of the readers of this blog know I am crazy for Labrador Retrievers. As a breed these dogs have done so much for people and yet they don’t get enough recognition from us. Individual Labs have been awarded tons of plaques, gifts and trophies, but just how do we thank these valiant animals for [...]
Petco July Sale
As usual Petco has a big sale on tor the month that contains Independence Day. They have everything from adventure pet gear to interactive pet toys and from aquarium stands to yard control. Just have a look, I’m sure you will find what you are looking for. Follow the link below to enter the Petco [...]
July Only Natural Specials
This month Only Natural Pet Store has a sale on all Mulligan Stew Dog and Cat Food. My guys love it! Of course, I try to keep my cats on an all natural diet for their well being. The bonus is they seem to thrive on the natural food and are far more active when [...]
Happy July Fourth!!!!!!
Tomorrow is a special day for all citizens of the United States of America. It is the birthday holiday for our country and a time to spend with family and friends enjoying good food, fireworks, fun and just plain companionship. If you are like me, your eyes mist up every time you hear the anthem [...]
Save a Whale, Save a Soul
While still feeling the glow of the victory at the IWC last week, I ran across an article about cetaceans and how they are so human like. I read the article with much interest because whales and dolphins have long been of interest to me. I have read more and more abut them as the [...]
