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Update on Toma’s Tiger
Whales & Friends Blog | July 31st 2008 by Susan Miller
Toma, the Amur Tiger that gave birth to a male cub on Mother’s day at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, has completely rejected her cub. At the time we first posted on mother and cub, veterinarians at the zoo had given Toma medication to increas read more
A Service Cat to the Rescue
Angel Animals Blog | July 26th 2008 by Allen and Linda Anderson
An article caught our attention this week because it's pretty rare to hear something about a service cat. In a February 4, 2008 article by Theresa Campbell for the DAILY SUN, a newspaper in The Villages, Florida, Campbell writes about Dusty. He is a read more
Who ever thought the bunny hop could save lives?
PetsitUSA.com Blog | July 24th 2008 by Therese
One of my plurking buddies just shared this story about a hopping hero, and I thought it was worth passing on. A pet rabbit has been credited with saving an Australian couple from a fire that started in their house while they slept. The rabbit woke i read more
Dog rental company has people growling
PetsitUSA.com Blog | July 1st 2008 by Therese
The Boston city council held a hearing yesterday to hear what people had to say about FlexPetz, a dog rental company, planning to open an office in Boston. The city council is considering a ban on pet rentals. In case you’re not familiar with F read more
Annemarie Lucas Magic Zoo Connection
Pet People Talk | June 6th 2008 by Merry Rosenfield
When we were exhibiting at the recent Humane Society gathering in Orlando, Annemarie Lucas came by for a chat and to look at some of my sterling silver bone jewelry. read more
Rockport, Texas puppy mill shut down
PetsitUSA.com Blog | May 27th 2008 by Therese
A puppy mill in Rockport, TX has been shut down, leaving 54 dachshunds in need of new homes. Many of them have been brought to central Texas, where rescue workers and foster families are are working to nurse them back to health. Contact Central Texas read more
Polar bear added to endangered species list
PetsitUSA.com Blog | May 14th 2008 by Therese
I’ve never seen a polar bear in the wild. I probably never will…and I’m guessing the same is true for most people. Even so, when I heard today that the great white bear was put on the Endangered Species list it made me incredibly sa read more
PETA calls for suspension of Eight Belles’ jockey
PetsitUSA.com Blog | May 5th 2008 by Therese
PETA has sent a letter to the Kentucky racing authority asking that Gabriel Saez be suspended. Saez is the jockey that rode Eight Belles, the filly that was euthanized after yesterday’s Kentucky Derby. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal read more
Eight Belles, euthanized after 2nd place finish in Kentucky Derby
PetsitUSA.com Blog | May 3rd 2008 by Therese
The Filly, Eight Belles, broke both front legs just after a second place finish in the Kentucky Derby today. She was euthanized a short time later. Boy, did Eight Belles hang with the boys. All that heart and her gallant fight, however, ended in the read more
Drug-sniffing dogs cloned by S. Koreans
PetsitUSA.com Blog | April 24th 2008 by Therese
Scientists in South Korea have created seven cloned Labrador retrievers that are being trained as drug-sniffing dogs. From the Associated Press… The country that created the world’s first cloned canine plans to put duplicated dogs on patr read more
Crossing guard goose
PetsitUSA.com Blog | April 23rd 2008 by Therese
Keeping kids safe while they walk across the street has gone to the birds…one very fearless bird, that is. Sam the goose, aka Aggie, has started escorting kids across the street in a Rowlett, Texas neighborhood. Once upon a time, down a two-lan read more
PETA offers $1million for fake meat
PetsitUSA.com Blog | April 21st 2008 by Therese
PETA, the extremely controversial animal rights organization, is in the news again. This time it’s because they have announced a competition of sorts. They’re offering a million dollar prize to anyone who can make a viable fake meat. Peop read more
Parrot teaches other birds fowl (make that foul) language
PetsitUSA.com Blog | April 9th 2008 by Therese
Barney, the macaw has been teaching other birds bad habits and even the experts can’t make him change his ways… A foul-mouthed parrot, who once told a vicar to f**k off, has been teaching other birds how to swear. Barney the macaw has ref read more
Animal sanctuary closing; animals may be euthanized
PetsitUSA.com Blog | March 29th 2008 by Therese
A small wild animal sanctuary not far from Orlando has been ordered to close and the animals need a new place to live. Darryl Atkinson did not have a choice. Horseshoe Creek Wildlife Sanctuary has closed to the public. Atkinson, founder and director read more
Living on a Prayer: Conan the Chihuahua
The Honest Kitchen | March 25th 2008 by The Honest Kitchen
I‘ve seen my fare share of “interesting” individuals at prayer service, but none quite like this. I wouldn’t mind taking my min pin to service one morning, and allow him to pray alongside his daddy, though I’m not sure h read more
Doggy Babysitter
The Honest Kitchen | March 24th 2008 by The Honest Kitchen
It seems as though our little guys might not need us in the not-too-distant future. What dog needs us two-legged people anymore when he has this to play fetch with?! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PcL6-mjRNk Source: The Days of Johann Bookmark t read more
2 Dogs 2000 Miles Update: On their way to Boston…
The Honest Kitchen | March 24th 2008 by The Honest Kitchen
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, The Honest Kitchen is proudly sponsoring Luke & his two Great Pyrenees pups as they walk 2000 miles from Austin to Boston for k-9 cancer research. The three started their journey on March 16th, and we’ve bee read more
Do You Talk to Your Pets?
Angel Animals Blog | March 15th 2008 by Allen and Linda Anderson
This week we read a story in Chuck Shepherd's "News of the Weird" column (March 11, 2008) about a man in Wales who went to jail and trial because the police had placed hidden microphones in his home. The man had been talking out loud to his cats and read more
Daily Paws: Mad Max braves Crocs, Sharks & Wild Boars
The Honest Kitchen | March 11th 2008 by The Honest Kitchen
Barb Rosendale and Dave Collie of Cooktown, Queensland Australia had nearly given up hope on their 10-month fox terrier-cross pup Maximus after he wandered off on a beachcombing trip a week ago. With the river chock full of crocks, sharks, and wild read more
Daily Paws: The Crazy Cat Lady
The Honest Kitchen | March 10th 2008 by The Honest Kitchen
The term “Cat Lady” takes on a whole new meaning for Bobbette Carlson. Not content at being called just the cat Lady, but rather the “crazy” cat lady, Bobbette has over 32 cats, down from a hefty 46 at one point. She rescues read more
Daily Paws: “Find the Birdie!”
The Honest Kitchen | March 7th 2008 by The Honest Kitchen
A great piece on drug dogs out of Charleston, NC “Teenagers shuffle into their classrooms after an announcement tells them they are not allowed in the hallways at Riverside High School. Once all students are safely tucked away, a German shepher read more
Daily Paws: 50 States United Against Dog Fighting
The Honest Kitchen | March 6th 2008 by The Honest Kitchen
I have good news to report! Wyoming, the last remaining hold out, has just joined the rest of the country in outlawing dog fighting and classifying the horrible act as a felony! Dog fighting is now a felony in all 50 states. Wyoming’s Gov. Da read more
From Austin to Boston for Canine Cancer
The Honest Kitchen | March 4th 2008 by The Honest Kitchen
We were inspired recently by an email we received from Luke Robinson regarding an epic adventure he’s about to undertake with his two Great Pyrenees. In just a week’s time, Luke will be embarking on a 2,000 mile hike with his two pups, Hu read more
Daily Paws: Casualty of War
The Honest Kitchen | March 4th 2008 by The Honest Kitchen
I hate to post this, especially after a heartwarming story out of Iraq, but it’s now starting to get mainstream press, and something you guys might want to know about. Radar online has posted a very disturbing video of a US soldier, Lcpl in the read more
Daily Paws: Nubs’ New Beginning
The Honest Kitchen | March 3rd 2008 by The Honest Kitchen
It’s not everyday you hear good stories coming out of Iraq, but this is certainly a heart warming one. War can be a horrific experience, not just for us with two legs, but for the helpless animals caught in the middle. The little guys always s read more
Daily Paws: Low carbon ‘pawprint’ for Dizzy
The Honest Kitchen | February 29th 2008 by The Honest Kitchen
We could all learn a little from Eco-Dizzy! I’m a bit jealous my pups don’t do their part for the environment, though they do have a thing for plastic bags/bottles and the such. Only difference is they like to eat them and make daddy̵ read more
Daily Paws: Terrier Jack Rescued
The Honest Kitchen | February 21st 2008 by The Honest Kitchen
A two year old Terrier Jack fell into a hole in the UK 4 days ago, while chasing a rabbit out with his dad. The ‘Jack became trapped when part of the hole caved in! The little guy fell into a badger set, and the local fire department was called read more
The Breed: Why Are Dalmatians Firehouse Dogs?
The Honest Kitchen | February 21st 2008 by The Honest Kitchen
“Ever see a fire truck in a parade without a Dalmatian in the seat up front or in the lap of a smiling fireman riding in back? Ever visit a firehouse without having one of those black and white spotted dogs come wagging up to you? Why is that? read more
Daily Paws: UK ‘Tesco’ Pets Beware …
The Honest Kitchen | February 20th 2008 by The Honest Kitchen
Apparently, according to the UK’s chain store Tesco, our pets are not worthy of quality meat products, but instead *condemed* unsafe chicken considered a risk for humans to consume! “Breaded chicken steaks and nuggets sold across Britain read more
Talking to Tippi Hedren about Shambala
Angel Animals Blog | February 20th 2008 by Allen and Linda Anderson
The Shambala Preserve made the national news a month ago. A resident lion had attacked one of the professional animal caretakers there. We were glad to read that the man had recovered and continued his work at the preserve. This incident was unusual. read more
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