Happy July 4th, Everyone!

This cat doesn't care...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdKc-61n6f4 (It's worth it to click over to the video -- we couldn't embed it here for some reason!)

Beneful Dog Food Bad for Dogs? Lawsuit Says Yes, Purina Says No

A lawsuit related to Beneful Dog Food has been filed against Purina. According to CNN:

"Beneful dry dog food produced by Nestle Purina PetCare has 'resulted in serious illness and death of thousands of dogs,' a lawsuit says.

The eight kinds of Beneful dog food have caused internal bleeding, liver failure, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, seizures, bloat and kidney failure, the suit said."

Purina denies the allegations. 

Read more here:

http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/24/us/dog-food-lawsuit/index.html

Barkworthies Dog Treats Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

"Barkworthies has issued a nationwide recall of its Chicken Vittles dog chews due to a Salmonella risk.

According to the Virginia-based company, the chews may be contaminated with Salmonella which can affect the dogs who eat the product or humans who handle the treats."

Learn more in this news report.

Happy Holidays!

A few seconds of smiles in the middle of your holiday week

Seriously, who would be able to eat them?

The Last Surviving 9/11 Search Dog Re-visits Ground Zero

By Kathy Ehrich Dowd

 

At Ground Zero in 2001, Bretagne was a specially trained 2-year-old golden retriever who had a sixth sense about who needed her most.

Thirteen years later, that sixth sense is as strong as ever.

The Texas-based canine, now 15, is believed to be the only surviving search dog who worked at the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 terrorist attacks – and her mission to help others continues.

"She still has this attitude of putting her paw up and saying, 'Put me in, coach!' She absolutely loves it!" her owner, Denise Corliss, tells Today.com.

Read more at this link: http://www.people.com/article/Bretagne-last-surviving-9-11-search-rescue-dog

Yay to the Danvers, Mass. Police for Rescuing this Little Guy!

   

Urgent need to help animals at Miami-Dade Animal Shelter

In an urgent email on Thursday to rescue groups, Miami-Dade Animal Services administrators sought refuge for dozens of dogs destined to die Friday because of shelter overcrowding.

“The space situation is out of control,’’ wrote Jacquelyn Johnston, clinic supervisor. “We are over 100 dogs OVER our capacity. Imagine, and we only have 267 kennel spaces.” Read more here, spread the word and help if you can!

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/07/25/3522087_overcrowding-at-miami-dade-animal.html#storylink=cpy