Well, my sweet Tasha ... today you have been gone one year. It seems like only yesterday that you left us in the wee hours of the morning. I have no words of wisdom today. I'm burning a candle and looking at your picture remembering all the years we had together. Oh Tasha ... we still miss you and not a day goes by without thinking of you. Have fun on the bridge today, baby! Think of your Mom and Dad if you can manage it? We will always love you!!!
Mommy
March 8, 2009
March 5, 2009
Pet Vaccinations
More Doubt about Pet Vaccinations
The website DogsAdverseReactions.com provides a compelling report on the risks of pet vaccinations titled ‘Science of Vaccine Damage' based on research from Purdue Veterinary School.
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/288/1/More-Doubt-about-Pet-Vaccinations/Page1.html
March 3, 2009
Sooooo Cool!!!!!!!!!!
I have to post this cuz I think it's really, really cool!!!
http://abcnews.go.com/WN/story?id=6990365&page=1
http://abcnews.go.com/WN/story?id=6990365&page=1
March 1, 2009
Whistle Blowers?
Where are the Whistle Blowers?
Last summer, Federal Marshals seized various animal foods from a Petco Distribution Center due to unsanitary conditions at the warehouse. Filthy conditions at a peanut processing plant in Georgia are found responsible for 2100 recalls and countless illnesses. Where is the courage and integrity of the workers in these facilities? Did no one notice the rodent and pest infestation? It’s time for all to blow the whistle.
Recently a pet owner shared with TruthaboutPetFood.com her story of a rancid pet food purchased at Walmart. She took the time to follow up with Walmart, she contacted the pet food company, and she reported the incident to the FDA. Although I don’t know this pet owner personally, my guess is that like the rest of us, she didn’t have the time to make several trips back to Walmart, or spend an excess of time on the phone with the pet food company and the FDA. However, she did the right thing; she blew the whistle on a problem because she didn’t want other pets to get sick. S he’ll probably never know if her efforts will force a change in Walmart’s warehousing of pet food, but, she tried.
ABC Television produces an interesting show called ‘What Would You Do?’ Broadcast Journalist John Quinones hosts the show that observes how ordinary people behave in staged dilemmas. It is heartwarming to see how many people come to the aid of a stranger; stand up for or take action when the need arises. The television show leaves me in grateful tears, and proves there are many good people in the world.
Imagine if one of the employees at the Georgia peanut facility would have blew the whistle on the filthy conditions there; the result could have been drastically different. Local, State, and Federal agencies need to develop confidential means for employees to alert officials
to a potential problem within a company; and then the officials need to follow through on complaints. Furthermore, every warm blooded individual needs to take the time and report problems. Don’t stick your head in the sand; it’s not going away on its own. We need more whistle blowers; what would you do?
Wishing you and your pet(s) the best,
Susan Thixton
Truth about Pet Food
Petsumer Report
www.TruthaboutPetFood.com
Last summer, Federal Marshals seized various animal foods from a Petco Distribution Center due to unsanitary conditions at the warehouse. Filthy conditions at a peanut processing plant in Georgia are found responsible for 2100 recalls and countless illnesses. Where is the courage and integrity of the workers in these facilities? Did no one notice the rodent and pest infestation? It’s time for all to blow the whistle.
Recently a pet owner shared with TruthaboutPetFood.com her story of a rancid pet food purchased at Walmart. She took the time to follow up with Walmart, she contacted the pet food company, and she reported the incident to the FDA. Although I don’t know this pet owner personally, my guess is that like the rest of us, she didn’t have the time to make several trips back to Walmart, or spend an excess of time on the phone with the pet food company and the FDA. However, she did the right thing; she blew the whistle on a problem because she didn’t want other pets to get sick. S he’ll probably never know if her efforts will force a change in Walmart’s warehousing of pet food, but, she tried.
ABC Television produces an interesting show called ‘What Would You Do?’ Broadcast Journalist John Quinones hosts the show that observes how ordinary people behave in staged dilemmas. It is heartwarming to see how many people come to the aid of a stranger; stand up for or take action when the need arises. The television show leaves me in grateful tears, and proves there are many good people in the world.
Imagine if one of the employees at the Georgia peanut facility would have blew the whistle on the filthy conditions there; the result could have been drastically different. Local, State, and Federal agencies need to develop confidential means for employees to alert officials
to a potential problem within a company; and then the officials need to follow through on complaints. Furthermore, every warm blooded individual needs to take the time and report problems. Don’t stick your head in the sand; it’s not going away on its own. We need more whistle blowers; what would you do?
Wishing you and your pet(s) the best,
Susan Thixton
Truth about Pet Food
Petsumer Report
www.TruthaboutPetFood.com
February 27, 2009
More on the puppy mill doggies
Tennessee Puppy Mill Dogs Find Forever Homes
Earlier this month, the ASPCA led a multi-group raid of a puppy mill in White County, TN, resulting in the rescue of almost 300 small-breed dogs. As promised in last week’s ASPCA News Alert, public adoptions of the dogs who were transferred to the ASPCA’s New York City Adoption Center began last Friday. Thanks to loads of positive publicity, our puppy mill dog-adoption hotline was ringing off the hook with people seeking information in the days leading up to February 20.
And what an adoption day it was! “The scene at the ASPCA Adoption Center on Friday morning was nothing short of incredible,” recounts Anita Edson, ASPCA Senior Director, Media & Communications. “Lines began to form outside the ASPCA well before sunrise, with eager adopters camping out with lawn chairs and blankets as early as 5:00 A.M.! The lobby was teeming—a mix of the bustling crowd and the equally excited Adoptions staff, all ready to help place the Tennessee dogs with the best possible matches. By the end of the day, over 200 adoption forms had been filled out!”
We are thrilled to report that of the 39 eligible dogs, 38 have been adopted. The dogs will leave the ASPCA for their new homes after they have been spayed or neutered, microchipped and given the final “okay” from our veterinarians. The more than 200 dogs whom the ASPCA entrusted to animal welfare groups based in other states are doing well, too, garnering their own share of media attention and admirers eager to provide them with loving homes.
While the Boston terriers, miniature pinschers, Pomeranians, dachshunds, Chihuahuas and other rescued pups are putting their pasts behind them, the ASPCA is still working the case to make sure that justice is delivered. As with most criminal investigations of this large scale, there is much evidence to be gathered, sorted and analyzed. At this time, the ASPCA’s Field Services division is still preparing evidence in conjunction with the White County Sheriff's Department. We will keep you posted on both the legal case and the dogs’ fresh starts as New Yorkers—stay tuned for updates on some of the adopted dogs in upcoming NYC Success Stories.
Earlier this month, the ASPCA led a multi-group raid of a puppy mill in White County, TN, resulting in the rescue of almost 300 small-breed dogs. As promised in last week’s ASPCA News Alert, public adoptions of the dogs who were transferred to the ASPCA’s New York City Adoption Center began last Friday. Thanks to loads of positive publicity, our puppy mill dog-adoption hotline was ringing off the hook with people seeking information in the days leading up to February 20.
And what an adoption day it was! “The scene at the ASPCA Adoption Center on Friday morning was nothing short of incredible,” recounts Anita Edson, ASPCA Senior Director, Media & Communications. “Lines began to form outside the ASPCA well before sunrise, with eager adopters camping out with lawn chairs and blankets as early as 5:00 A.M.! The lobby was teeming—a mix of the bustling crowd and the equally excited Adoptions staff, all ready to help place the Tennessee dogs with the best possible matches. By the end of the day, over 200 adoption forms had been filled out!”
We are thrilled to report that of the 39 eligible dogs, 38 have been adopted. The dogs will leave the ASPCA for their new homes after they have been spayed or neutered, microchipped and given the final “okay” from our veterinarians. The more than 200 dogs whom the ASPCA entrusted to animal welfare groups based in other states are doing well, too, garnering their own share of media attention and admirers eager to provide them with loving homes.
While the Boston terriers, miniature pinschers, Pomeranians, dachshunds, Chihuahuas and other rescued pups are putting their pasts behind them, the ASPCA is still working the case to make sure that justice is delivered. As with most criminal investigations of this large scale, there is much evidence to be gathered, sorted and analyzed. At this time, the ASPCA’s Field Services division is still preparing evidence in conjunction with the White County Sheriff's Department. We will keep you posted on both the legal case and the dogs’ fresh starts as New Yorkers—stay tuned for updates on some of the adopted dogs in upcoming NYC Success Stories.
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