I hate to say it, but there seem to be a lot more cat lovers among our readers than dog lovers! We've had photo submissions of people's beloved felines, but almost no pictures of canine companions. So, dog lovers out there, it's time to speak up and send in your photos. We couldn't even choose a Cats vs. Dogs winner for April because we had no dogs!
Send your submissions to faye@ourplacetopaws.com.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Our new e-newsletter issue is out!
You can read it online at:
http://ourplacetopaws.com/newsletter/optp-newsletter7.html
But beware, the link for the new Kids Corner project is wrong in the newsletter (it goes to last month's project, "How to Make a Chocolate Mouse"). If you want to read "How to Frame Your Pet," click here!
http://ourplacetopaws.com/newsletter/optp-newsletter7.html
But beware, the link for the new Kids Corner project is wrong in the newsletter (it goes to last month's project, "How to Make a Chocolate Mouse"). If you want to read "How to Frame Your Pet," click here!
Spay, neuter bill moves forward in California
Mandatory spay, neuter bill for pets advances
By STEVE GEISSINGER /MediaNews Sacramento Bureau
SACRAMENTO — After a delay to fix what lawmakers called serious flaws, a somewhat less ambitious statewide plan to force household pets to be spayed and neutered easily cleared its first, key legislative hurdle Tuesday.
The measure by Assemblyman Lloyd Levine, D-Van Nuys, was approved by the Assembly Business and Professions Committee on a 7-2 vote, along party lines. Read the rest here.
By STEVE GEISSINGER /MediaNews Sacramento Bureau
SACRAMENTO — After a delay to fix what lawmakers called serious flaws, a somewhat less ambitious statewide plan to force household pets to be spayed and neutered easily cleared its first, key legislative hurdle Tuesday.
The measure by Assemblyman Lloyd Levine, D-Van Nuys, was approved by the Assembly Business and Professions Committee on a 7-2 vote, along party lines. Read the rest here.
Monday, April 23, 2007
KMart to offer Pet Health Check and Adoption Programs
Celebrating Pets! Select Kmart Stores to Offer Pet Health Check and Adoption Programs for National Pet Month
From PR Newswire: Pets are increasingly important members of today's families. They are living indoors in record numbers, going to the pet spa, doggie daycare and pet psychologist and even
celebrating birthdays with a party. In recognition of our customers' growing concern for the health and happiness of their pets and to support local pet shelters, select Kmart stores will be offering pet health check and adoption programs in May to celebrate National Pet Month. Read more.
From PR Newswire: Pets are increasingly important members of today's families. They are living indoors in record numbers, going to the pet spa, doggie daycare and pet psychologist and even
celebrating birthdays with a party. In recognition of our customers' growing concern for the health and happiness of their pets and to support local pet shelters, select Kmart stores will be offering pet health check and adoption programs in May to celebrate National Pet Month. Read more.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Was the pet food contamination intentional?
It's starting to look that way. Read more from the International Herald Tribune here.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/04/20/news/gluten.php
http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/04/20/news/gluten.php
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Menu Foods expands recall again
From CNN:
(CNN) -- The nationwide pet food recall was expanded Wednesday to include products containing rice protein laced with melamine, a toxic agent, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Before this latest announcement, the FDA attributed pet illness and deaths to recalled pet food with wheat gluten found to contain melamine, a component of fertilizers and plastic utensils.
Also on Wednesday, Menu Foods, the company that recalled more than 60 million cans and pouches of wet cat and dog food on March 15, added one of its Natural Life brand products to its recall list. It added two product dates to eight of its already recalled pet foods. Read the rest of the article on CNN.
(CNN) -- The nationwide pet food recall was expanded Wednesday to include products containing rice protein laced with melamine, a toxic agent, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Before this latest announcement, the FDA attributed pet illness and deaths to recalled pet food with wheat gluten found to contain melamine, a component of fertilizers and plastic utensils.
Also on Wednesday, Menu Foods, the company that recalled more than 60 million cans and pouches of wet cat and dog food on March 15, added one of its Natural Life brand products to its recall list. It added two product dates to eight of its already recalled pet foods. Read the rest of the article on CNN.
New Prairie Dog Coalition interview online
We've posted a new interview with Lindsey Sterling Krank of the Prairie Dog Coalition out of Boulder, Colorado, on Our Place to Paws. If you'd like to read about these special creatures, their importance to the ecosystem and ways you can help, click here.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Pets in nursing homes
I found this story online about nursing homes that allow residents to keep their pets with them. One resident even took a trip to the local shelter and was allowed to adopt a cat and bring it back to the nursing facility.
I think it's a wonderful idea, and I've never understood why people should be separated from their pets once they need nursing care. The article talks about how much companionship and comfort the animals offer.
If you'd like to read more in the Examiner-Enterprise, click here.
I think it's a wonderful idea, and I've never understood why people should be separated from their pets once they need nursing care. The article talks about how much companionship and comfort the animals offer.
If you'd like to read more in the Examiner-Enterprise, click here.
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