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These pups are tough little wieners. Dachshunds were
bred to fight badgers in their dens.
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Puppy Bowl celebrates its 10th anniversary
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Puppy Bowl-Animal
Planets annual alternative to the Super Bowl-
celebrates its 10th anniversary on Sunday, February 2, 2014 and the games couldn’t be cuter. 36
puppies were chosen for the starting line-up, their age ranging from 12-18
weeks.
The games were introduced by the First Lady herself Michelle
Obama and her dogs pups Bo and Sunny Obama. As a part of her ‘Let’s Move’
campaign Obama and her ‘Let’s Move’ group coached the players at a Puppy Bowl X training camp held on The
White House lawn. Throughout the games the First Lady and the kids in the ‘Let’s
Move’ group danced for touch downs to support the puppies.
PMI Nutrition releases voluntary recall of selected Red Flannel Cat Formula cat food
PRESS RELEASE- February 1, 2014
via Veterinary Practice News News
Pet food maker PMI Nutrition on Saturday voluntarily recalled selected 20-pound bags of Red Flannel Cat Formula cat food because of possible salmonella contamination.
The recall involves food manufactured for PMI by another company and distributed in 23 states. The affected states are Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin and West Virginia.
The recalled food has a best-buy date and lot number of 05 06 14 096 13 SM L2 1A. The code is printed on the lower back side of the bag in a white box on the right-hand side. The product’s UPC code is 7 42869 00058 5.
PRESS RELEASE- February 1, 2014
via Veterinary Practice News News
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The recall involves food manufactured for PMI by another company and distributed in 23 states. The affected states are Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin and West Virginia.
The recalled food has a best-buy date and lot number of 05 06 14 096 13 SM L2 1A. The code is printed on the lower back side of the bag in a white box on the right-hand side. The product’s UPC code is 7 42869 00058 5.
February has nothing but love for pets: celebrate these animal-themed holidays
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February is here and it’s time to take inventory of our
lives, celebrate love and warm the frost away in time for spring. February
is always a busy time so it’s fitting that the month would be overflowing with
pet-themed holidays and awareness weeks.
The month of February is dedicated to many furry friends.
Not only is it National Pet Dental
Health Month but it is also Responsible
Pet Owners Month, Responsible Animal
Guardian Month and National Prevent
a Litter Month. If that’s not enough love for the animal kingdom then wait-
there’s more! February is also the ASPCA’s Adopt
a Rescued Rabbit Month and the Humane Society of the United States Spay/Neuter Awareness Month.
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Dogs dislike rainy days because their ears are
sensitive. The sound of rain is amplified and it can hurt a dogs vulnerable
ears.
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This new year celebrate these pet themed holidays that will have you talking to your cat and saving squirrels
January kicks off a new year for you and your pet. The
month brings upon new beginnings, resolutions and a fresh start. Why not
celebrate with a little extra attention for the furry friends that made last
year so special.
January hosts a few different causes for animals. Not only is January National Train Your Dog Month, but it is also Walk Your Pet Month and Adopt a Rescued Bird Month.
This is a nice reminder to us dog owners about the importance of leash manners. Training your dog to walk well on the leash is not just good for your dog but it’s good for you too. Dogs that pull constantly can inadvertently cause back and shoulder injuries to their long suffering owners. If you think you could have these issues in the future enroll in an obedience class. Not only will it teach your dog better manners but it’s a great way to make new friends.
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January hosts a few different causes for animals. Not only is January National Train Your Dog Month, but it is also Walk Your Pet Month and Adopt a Rescued Bird Month.
This is a nice reminder to us dog owners about the importance of leash manners. Training your dog to walk well on the leash is not just good for your dog but it’s good for you too. Dogs that pull constantly can inadvertently cause back and shoulder injuries to their long suffering owners. If you think you could have these issues in the future enroll in an obedience class. Not only will it teach your dog better manners but it’s a great way to make new friends.
READ MORE!
This holiday season celebrates animals of all kinds with these pet themed holidays
This holiday season is going to the dogs, monkeys and the horses! December ushers in the cold of the snow and the warmth of the holidays- but did you know that there are pet holidays and awareness weeks in December? Add to the celebration by spoiling your furry family members a little more this Christmas.
December 2nd is National Mutt Day and is a day worth celebrating. Mixed breeds are often healthier and are wonderful pets. This pet holiday was initiated by the Animal Miracle Foundation as an effort to help place 10, 000 shelter dogs.
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This holiday season is going to the dogs, monkeys and the horses! December ushers in the cold of the snow and the warmth of the holidays- but did you know that there are pet holidays and awareness weeks in December? Add to the celebration by spoiling your furry family members a little more this Christmas.
December 2nd is National Mutt Day and is a day worth celebrating. Mixed breeds are often healthier and are wonderful pets. This pet holiday was initiated by the Animal Miracle Foundation as an effort to help place 10, 000 shelter dogs.
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November 1, 2013
Press Release-Bailey's Choice is issuing a voluntary recall of our chicken jerky treats that have two lot dates: June 5, 2013, and October 8, 2013. These two lots tested positive for salmonella...
Valley Animal Rescue supports animals in Renfrew County and
we support them with a giveaway!
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Meet Little Willy! Willy is one on the many pets that
have been fortunate enough to be rescued by the Valley Animal Rescue in Renfrew County, Ontario.
Willy, like so many other dogs and cats being fostered through this organization, is
in need of a loving forever home with caring and patient people who can tend to his needs.
Valley Animal Rescue- or VAR- is a registered charity
organization that relies solely on foster parents for the animals they take in.
They run off of the donations and support of their community and local animal
lovers. But unlike some of the other wider known animal shelters or rescue
organizations that have more funding, VAR has to do quite a bit of the legwork. VAR has a network of community members who put in time for these animals without any pay- just the reward of giving a helping hand and a temporary home. Since it’s a foster run charity 100% of all donations go to the
animals.
Paws up for summer: end the season by
celebrating these animal themed holidays
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As the sun
starts to set on the summer we pay tribute to the pets that have graced our
lives by celebrating these pet related holidays and raising awareness for
animal welfare.
Pet Food Recall: August 2013 *UPDATED*
Nestlé Purina Voluntarily Recalls Limited Number
of Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken & Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry
Dog Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk
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Contact
Consumer:
1-800-473-8546
Media:
Keith Schopp
314-982-2577
Consumer:
1-800-473-8546
Media:
Keith Schopp
314-982-2577
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 30,
2013 - St. Louis, Missouri, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) is voluntarily
recalling a limited number of 3.5-pound bags of its Purina ONE beyOnd Our White
Meat Chicken & Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food from a single
production run and shipped to retail customers in the United States. This is
being done because one bag of the product was found to be contaminated with
Salmonella.
Only Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken &
Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food with both the "Best By" date and the
production code shown below are included in this voluntary...
Pet of the Month July 2013: Baby and her pet parent have a special bond
Meet Bracken- or Baby as she is lovingly referred to.
Baby may be small for a Bernese mountain dog but her heart is ten times her
size. Despite all odds and regardless of what the world throws at them, Baby
and her pet parent Jessy enjoy life together with a positive outlook and a
whole lot of ‘puppy’ love.
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Baby has a rough start to her life. When Baby was adopted
from her breeder she had the Parvo virus, which can be deadly for dogs-
especially puppies. Baby spent a lot of time in the veterinary hospital trying
to recover so she could be in her forever home. It took a lot of time and a lot
more love from her family to get Baby to where she is today.
Pet food recall: July 2013
Dear Fellow Pet Parent:
At Dogswell, our number one priority is the safety of our products and the health of our canine and feline customers. We strive to make and sell only the highest quality treats and food with added vitamins that provide great taste and functional benefits such as improved hip health, skin and coat health, and other benefits.
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Dogswell and
Catswell voluntary recall pet treats
PRESS RELEASE
Dogswell
and Catswell Voluntary Market Withdrawal
A Letter from Company Spokesperson, Brad Armistead
Dear Fellow Pet Parent:
At Dogswell, our number one priority is the safety of our products and the health of our canine and feline customers. We strive to make and sell only the highest quality treats and food with added vitamins that provide great taste and functional benefits such as improved hip health, skin and coat health, and other benefits.
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Employee fired from Kemptville Wal-mart after trying to help a dog in a car on a hot day
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Does being a Good Samaritan pay off? For Carla Cheney, a former employee
of Wal-mart in Kemptville, Ontario it did not seem like it. On July 10, 2013 Cheney
was fired from Wal-mart after she confronted a customer for leaving a
dog in his truck.
The reason for Cheney being fired is that she was allegedly rude to the customer.
Cheney
had just a week prior
called the SPCA on a customer who had left a dog in their vehicle. She
had witnessed it along side her manager. When she asked her manager
what she should do her manager advised her
that it was none of her business and went inside the store.
On Tuesday Cheney witnessed
another dog being left in a vehicle and the former Wal-mart pharmacy
technician took action.
Cheney stated to CBC News that
she hadn’t started her shift yet and was in fact in plain clothes and
not wearing her Wal-mart vest. Cheney was sitting at a table with some
fellow employees outside of the Kemptville Wal-mart when she witnessed
the customer leaving his dog in a parked truck.
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Natura Pet Issues Voluntary
Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk
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PRESS RELEASE
JUNE 18, 2013
Contact:
Consumer:
(800) 224-6123
Media:
Jason Taylor
(513) 622-1111
Consumer:
(800) 224-6123
Media:
Jason Taylor
(513) 622-1111
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June
18, 2013 - Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling specific lots
of dry
pet food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella can affect animals eating the
products and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet
products,
especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having
contact
with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Nestlé Purina to buy leading pet adoption website Petfinder
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June 9, 2013- he
popular pet adoption website Petfinder- owned by Discovery
Communications LLC of Silver Spring, Md. - is to be purchased by Nestlé
Purina PetCare Co. Although the price of the website has not been
disclosed to the public the transaction was announced today and the deal is
expected to be completed sometime in July.
In Ventura County, California, cats and dogs are not
allowed to have sexual relations without a permit. It’s the law!
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June brings sunshine and love for pets of the past and present
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June 3, 2013- The
month of June not only brings sunshine and summertime but it also raises
awareness for shelter cats and celebrates our animal companions- living and
dead.
June is Adopt a
Shelter Cat Month and is intended to raise awareness about the joy of
rescuing a cat from a shelter. There are so many loving, affectionate cats in
shelters right now just waiting to find a forever home...
Gentle Giant: Saint Bernard was once a hospice dog but is now a giant companion
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The gentle and quiet Saint Bernard may not have had an
official name until the 1880s, but it's now one of the most popular giant dog
breeds. The Saint's droopy face has drooled its way into the hearts of pet owners worldwide.
Saint Bernard is the dog definition of a gentle giant.
On average this decedent of the Mastiff weighs 110 pounds- but both males and
females have been known to weigh in at 200 pounds. Hazel's mother, a purebred Saint Bernard names Noisette, which means Hazelnut in French weighed around 150lbs. This gigantic pet belongs to
the working group of dogs and like its Bernese Mountain Dog neighbor, it was used for draft work in the past. Saint Bernard is most known for
its work as a search and rescue dog. It has a sacred past- which is how the
breed finally got its official name in 1880.
Hey Paws peeps- Keira needs your help! My name is Keira and I'm a contestant in the Petcurean Savour the Moment Contest. I could win free Petcurean dog food for a year! That's my favourite food! My mommy and daddy could win cool stuff but what I'd be most excited about is being a spokes dog for Petcurean! But I'm having a hard time getting my two-legged friends to vote for me. So I'm reaching out to get some votes.
How to vote:-Follow the link http://bit.ly/12CyGYu
-Like Petcurean's page: Petcurean is the leading Canadian holistic pet food that includes the pet foods Go!, Now Fresh and Summit. It is one of the last privately owned Canadian pet food companies and is committed to serving only the best to your pet.
-Visit the Savour the Moment contest page and click on View Gallery.
-You can view Keira and her profile in the Gallery; shown is the above photo.
-Facebook will ask you for certain Access to your Account. ALL THIS MEANS is that Facebook needs to create a SHARE link to post to your Timeline and in doing so it must Access your account to find your Wall and make a Post on your Timeline. It will not view passwords, information, or post on your behalf when you do not allow it to. There is no spam. You can even chose not to share it on your Timeline.
-You are able to vote once every 24 hours. Keira needs your votes!
More about me- Keira!I am a two year old Saint Bernard/ Bernese Mountain Dog mix. I am quiet and very well behaved so my parents reward me for that all the time with lots of outdoor adventures. I am really good at hiking, swimming and climbing steep hills. I love to jump over things and run real fast. I was rescued from a shelter from my first mommy but she ran into tough times. So she found me another mommy and daddy and they told me they will keep me forever. Its okay though- I love everyone and I'm always happy as long as I have a family. I really want to win to show other doggies that even though your in a shelter there is a family out there that is perfect for you and that will love you. Just like my mommy and daddy love me!
Keira's favourite things: -playing with the ball
-squeaking her ball
-playing hide and seek, especially the seeking -going in the water
-going in the water when mommy and daddy say not to
-doing my tricks; high five, playing dead, rolling over. I can do anything!
-Rolling in poop (unfortunate for my two leggeds)
-snuggles and kisses
-spreading my love around and just being a dog, a really good dog.
Bath time blues
Kickin' it in the wetlands
Mommy and daddy gave me a job!
I love the water! This was my first time at the cottage and I can't wait to go back!
Sometimes I roll in dirty stuff...then I have to have bath time.
But I guess bath time is not so bad- it does make me look extra pretty!
This is what I do when mommy works on the computer- I'm doing in right now!
Daddy can't get away with not giving me belly rubs when he lays with me on my bed.
I play air guitar too! I'm so talented!
Sometimes I squish mommy...
...but I'm so cute she doesn't mind!
I love affection almost as much as...
...I love impressing people with my skills- I'm pretty good at playing dead, rolling over and high fives!
I always make sure I shake off near mommy on warm days to make sure she stays cool.
My zombie is the first toy my mommy and daddy gave me. Its my favourite. I sleep with it on the comfy bed with me until its time for me to sneak into mommy and daddy's bed. I know I'm not supposed to but they never seem to mind because they love me so much.
The month of May features many pet related holidays and awareness weeks
The first week of May is National Pet Week making May just as much fun as April was for pet parents. The month of May pays tribute to our furry family members with many pet related holidays and awareness weeks.
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The first week of May is National Pet Week making May just as much fun as April was for pet parents. The month of May pays tribute to our furry family members with many pet related holidays and awareness weeks.
Spend some extra time snuggling up with your pets for
the second week of May which is Be Kind
to Animals Week. Some pet parents are making donations to humane societies
and animal rescue shelters to raise awareness for the ethical treatment of
animals. Don’t forget to donate to charities that train, foster and support
service dogs. And don’t forget never to pet a service dog or a service dog in
training.
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