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Deadly Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pig Ears Dog Treats
Jerrie Wolfe shared a link to the group: Cairn Terriers - Show Results, Brags and Litter Annoucements.
11 hrs ·
RECALL!!
Jerrie Wolfe shared a link to the group: Cairn Terriers - Show Results, Brags and Litter Annoucements.
11 hrs ·
RECALL!!
Please, no dog parks!
Woof Project Rescue
October 5 at 4:40 PM ·
**UPDATE: 'Ranger' is being taken care of by Shepherds without Borders Rescue. Thank you VCA Salem Animal Hospital for helping this little guy!
DISDAINFUL COMMENTS AGAINST THE PREVIOUS OWNERS OR THE VET WILL BE DELETED.**
A local German Shepherd rescue just got a request to take in a 15 week old puppy who was violently attacked at a dog park - resulting in the amputation of his front leg. The owners signed the dog over to the vet (who luckily absorbed the cost). A lot of times in this situation the owner is solely responsible for the vet bill or the dog is euthanized. This is just ONE recent traumatic incident involving dog parks, and just ONE reason we don't recommend them under any circumstance.
Boxers rule in Puppy Graduation tonight! Yahoo!
Yes
The Little Guild
September 26 at 5:00 PM ·
Barbara Duke Killough
September 27 at 12:26 PM ·
So true!
Info for you...
Deb Fowler Nicholson
September 27, 2018 at 7:56 PM ·
Human Foods Dogs Can 😍& Can’t 🚫Eat 🐶
PLEASE BEWARE!
Http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2020/10/05/isoxazoline-flea-and-tick-medicine.aspx
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FDA-Approved Treatment Causes Reactions in 2 Out of 3 Dogs
Lindsey Warnock
May 31 at 7:06 PM ·
On Thursday Willow played with lilies in my office. She didn't eat anything. She only batted at them and got the pollen all over her before I shooed her away. We laughed initially but thank God something in my head told me to google it.
I read, "All parts of the lily - including the stem, leaves, petals, stamens and pollen - are poisonous to cats. Even minor exposures (cat chewing on a leaf or getting pollen on his or her haircoat or whiskers) can be fatal."
"Cats typically do not survive, even with aggressive therapy (such as dialysis)."
I freaked out. Threw her in the shower (that wasn't fun) and immediately took her up to Blue Pearl Emergency & Specialty Hospital. Due to covid, they came and took her from my car and after her exam the ER doctor called me. She said her prognosis was very poor because they found the pollen around her mouth and on her tongue. She even said, "in my experience I've never seen a cat survive lily poisoning. Most owners only realize there's an issue when the cat is sick and by that point it's just too late"
Insert hysterical crying here. She said that her only saving grace may be that we sought treatment quickly but realistically she might not make it through the night. They made her throw up, gave her activated charcoal and aggressively treated her with fluid therapy and other meds.
Thank God after 2 days in the hospital, she pulled through!!! We will go for a recheck soon but her doctors are confident her organs didn't suffer any long term damage from the poisoning.
I can't tell you the intense guilt I felt and still feel for buying those stupid flowers. I felt like a murderer, terrible fur mom, terrible person. I've had cats my entire life and have never heard of lily poisoning. The vets response to that was "most people only find out the hard way" The doctors, technicians and staff at Blue Pearl really are the best! They saved our baby.
Please SHARE this with your friends. I would hate to see anyone go through this!! Thank you all for your support during that gut-wrenching 2 days. We're thankful our girl is back home! No. More. Flowers. Ever.
1 Dog At A Time Rescue UK
October 26 at 8:18 PM ·
Rawhide... Danger .. Beware
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The original post of this was by Pawfect Remedies and some additional info with quoted stats can be found here: https://thebark.com/content/dangers-rawhide-dog-chew-toys
It won't be long till pet shops will start having things like this on their shelves!
Raw hide is not a product of the meat industry, it's a product of the leather industry!
They bleach and glue raw hide to make these shapes.
How It’s Made
“Producing rawhide begins with the splitting of an animal hide, usually from cattle. The top grain is generally tanned and made into leather products, while the inner portion, in its “raw” state, goes to the dogs.” The Bark
It isn't digestible, and can often go stringy meaning it can get stuck down your dogs throat. There are so many alternative chews that are long lasting.
-pizzles
-hooves
-horns
-antlers
-tendons
-ears
-yak chews
All these are totally natural and will not hurt your dog.
If you love them do not buy rawhide and let's help by not purchasing them put an end to the rawhide industry! Mostly made in China also, where they have very minimal standards for things such as rawhide.
You now know how it's made and how dangerous it is. So please don't comment that your dog has been fine, its your choice to feed this and put your dog at risk, but wouldn't it be so sad if something did happen, for the sake of an extra couple of pounds, buy them something safer and healthier to chew on.
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Not against mix breeds at all. Against the outrageous price that these people are asking for!
Most purebreds (temperament and genetically researched and sound) go for less then $2000! WITH a health guarantee!
Black Kraken Kennels
August 17 at 10:31 PM ·
RANT WARNING - I was online and saw this: $7500 Bernadoodle, $3500 Shepadoodle, $4000 Bodation (Border collie X Dalmation). What the heck is going on?! These self-proclaimed ‘Designer Breeds’ are NOT real registered breeds and they are causing the devaluation of legitimate purebred dogs. You can purchase a PUREBRED dog for half the price!
A reputable, ethical breeder will painstakingly study their dog’s pedigree, do genetic testing, health/disease testing, behavioural/temperament testing and purposely match sires with bitches according to these many factors in order to control the next generation to the best of their ability. Often times, breeders will sacrifice on ‘pretty colour patterns’ or trivial aesthetic traits to ensure the more important health and temperament traits. We used to pay a high price tag for purebred dogs because of this type of meticulous control and long history of records and standardization.
Why then, would Joe Blow let his Poodle mate with literally any other random breed – creating some sort of ‘Oodle’ or ‘Poo’ – suddenly market his dogs an expensive ‘exotic designer breed’? Folks, this is what we used to call “mutts/crosses/hybrids”; there’s nothing exotic about it. Nothing wrong with a good old Mixed Breed. Nothing wrong with a wonderful mutt… but there is something very wrong about Con Artist Joe, who demands an ‘extra $500 for blue eyes’ on top of the $3500 for this ‘rare Shepadoodle breed’.
If you’re going to shell out your hard-earned money, think carefully about the value you are getting for your dollars. What exactly are you paying for? Food for thought.
Bad stuff!
Nikki McDonald
January 5 at 8:14 PM ·
***Dallas is continuing to improve and should make a full recovery. Thank you to everyone who has shared and kept us in their thoughts.***
There are hundreds, possibly getting into the thousands of cases like Dallas. I can’t go through all the comments 😞
If your pet got sick please report it to the FDA at https://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/ReportaProblem/ucm182403.htm and on www.consumeraffairs.com and contact Blue Buffalo for a complaint form.
Vets diagnosis is hemorrhagic gastritis (HGE) same as so many others💔. It is a severe reaction to one of the ingredients (unknown which) in this product. I’ve received hundreds of messages from people who have endured the exact same thing (especially since November/December) from various Blue Buffalo products 😥💕
I’ve added a few screenshots of other people’s stories with permission****I can’t add them all there are so many 😞
OP--->Don’t buy this shit. I grabbed these at Pets Mart on Saturday thinking Blue Buffalo $40 dental “bones” would be good stuff (heathy, holistic, wheat free, no chemical dye) for a bit of tartar buildup. My dog Dallas had one yesterday evening (we supervised him and he chewed it up). Sometime overnight he started throwing up blood ( total was 14-18 times before the vet got it under control with meds). I initially wrote it off to a bit of gastro upset and the red in his vomit to the dehydrated beets in it. But he wouldn’t eat chicken and rice and couldn’t even keep water down. Then he started drooling and dragging his feet and then couldn’t even stand.
Needless to say we rushed him to the vet. When I looked up this brand I was shocked to find similar experiences posted online, especially in the last few weeks.
He tested negative for pancreatitis. X-ray showed no obstruction (which we were fairly positive of even beforehand seeing as we watched him eat it) but it showed that his stomach is super irritated and pancreas was a bit off too. Bloodwork is all wonky cause his RBC is so high from dehydration.
He’s staying overnight at the vet on IV fluids. Endoscopy showed a lot of damage in his stomach, too much for surgery. We will know more tomorrow. This has been a nightmare 💔 feels so wrong being at home without my dog and I’m beating myself up for not doing my research first like I usually do 😥
I’m sharing because;
1. This guy has an iron stomach and usually nothing gets to him. 5 yo and NEVER had any previous health issues or food allergies ☹️
2. He ate ONE and it was supervised, he broke it down and consumed it properly
3. If you google this brand there are eerily similar complaints especially in the last few weeks. Diagnoses I keep seeing are pancreatitis and HGE.
If it saves even one person the heartache we are enduring right now then it’s worth it. A higher price doesn’t mean better quality or safe!
ETA: If you can’t share my post you might have to click the original post. It is shareable on my wall but some page settings have sharing turned off.
This!
Smart Dogs Walk
October 21 at 10:01 AM ·
Charlie is in training because he's a nervous/fearful dog. Part of building his confidence includes teaching his owners what to do if anyone tries to touch him without their permission. Luckily, I was able to show them first hand how to handle these situations when a little girl rushed up to us in the middle of our socialization session.
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It seems obvious for parents not to allow their kids to do this, especially since my dog Buddha is wearing a muzzle, but it still happens! A major part of being a responsible dog owner is learning to protect your dog's space from unwanted intruders, no matter what their temperament is.
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Uncontrolled interactions with strangers is how dogs become nervous and even reactive! Owners should always be in control and read their dog to know how they feel about it. Charlie has no interest in being touched by anyone unfamiliar (neither am I, honestly! lol). So why force him to tolerate it? Possibly Charlie will have the courage one day to enjoy a little girl's affection, but not today. And its very clear by his body language that he doesn't want to.
Protect The Harvest
October 28 at 6:39 PM ·
In case you’ve missed this...
Animal Rights and Other NGO’s Are Interconnected
NGO’s (non-governmental organizations) are tightly interconnected with animal rights. Their goal is to end all types of animal use; making no distinctions between pet ownership and livestock. NGO’s strive to push over-reaching regulatory burdens on animal owners. They accomplish this by introducing governmental legislation meant to hurt animal industries. For example, Prop 13 in Florida and Prop 12 in California. Prop 13 essentially ended all greyhound racing in Florida and Prop 12 impacts the pork, veal, and egg industries, not only in California but outside states as well. NGO’s were behind the push for both and showcase their determination to end all animal use.
NGO’s are also interconnected with each other and join together to appear stronger when it comes to major campaigns and lawsuits. For example, PETA, Direct Action Everywhere, and other extremist groups worked together to gain more signatures to attempt to end mutton-busting during the National Western Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2018. Additionally, they commonly rotate staff between organizations and have similar practices.
You can compare two Animal Rights Activist Webs, published in 2016 and 2014 respectively, displaying how each organization connects to the other in years’ past and going forward.
Smart Dogs Walk
November 9 at 8:35 AM ·
Its time we start changing the way we think about "dog training" and think about it as investing in our dog's education, intelligence, and quality of life.
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When I graduated high-school, I had my choice of the best schools in the state to attend. I visited the campuses, met with the professors, and made friends with the students. The school and community that I felt could give me the best opportunities for my future is the school I chose.
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This is relatable to how dog owners should be choosing their trainers. We need to normalize dog training to be something every owner looks forward to participate in, instead of a last resort for when dogs are misbehaving.
Long nails are detrimental to their joints and their spine!
Karen Grzenda
November 5, 2019 at 7:33 PM ·
REALLY like this!
Karin Peterson
November 5 at 10:15 PM ·
Just a little warning 🚫 regarding the Xmas treat many stores are now starting to stock for dogs at Christmas. 😉
Many of these so called treats end up with the dog "enjoying" some time in a veterinary surgery over Christmas. The vast majority of these rawhide products and treats come from China.
The chews are made from cattle or horse hides and their journey starts with the hides being soaked in a toxic sodium sulfide to remove the hair and fat. More chemicals are used in order to split the hide into layers which is then washed with hydrogen peroxide to give the white "pure" look and remove the rancid smell.
Now comes the pretty festive colors and the glue to form cute shapes. On testing, these chews have shown traces of arsenic, mercury, chromium and formaldehyde.
If that wasn't bad enough, they regularly cause intestinal blockages, poisoning from chemical residue and choking.
The chews go slippery when wet and are near impossible to get hold of to save a choking dog.
Leave them in the shop where they belong or if some well meaning person buys them for your dog put them safely away for later, then dispatch in the bin! Please be safe with your dogs!
I just received an email from a new client:
"All of this information is completely amazing! Thank you so much! When we chose you for training, I didn't realize we were getting so much more! Thank you!"
I say thank YOU!
More successful graduates!
Great job!
Another successful client! This lady came to me with knowledge of showing conformation but wanted to present her dog "better". After a few classes she can be TOTALLY proud of her success! Congratulations Lois! First show with her beautiful dog!
Be VERY aware of who you support!
Protect The Harvest
November 17 at 1:40 PM ·
Why we Educate About Animal Rights and Other Non-Governmental Organizations
Educating About the Activities of Animal Rights and Other Non-Governmental Organizations
Why do we focus so much of our attention on educating the public about animal rights and other non-governmental organizations (NGO's)? Animal rights organizations and other NGO's pose a grave threat to agriculture, animal ownership, and our very way of life. Over the years via fundraising under the guise of animal welfare and other initiatives, these radical non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) have grown into massive lawmaking entities.
Animal Rights Is Not Animal Welfare
First and foremost, it is important for the public to understand that animal rights is not the same as animal welfare. They have nothing to do with each other. However, animal rights groups have used animal welfare as a ruse to raise funds from good hearted people who are simply wanting to help animals.
https://protecttheharvest.com/what-you-need-to-know/animal-rights-vs-animal-welfare-there-is-a-difference/
Why Education is Important
Animal rights and other NGO's have had a 20+ year head start with their campaign to push their ideology. These groups are now all interconnected, sharing staffing, ideology, projects, lawsuits and writing, funding and marketing legislation. In this day and age of social media, silence is acceptance. By and large, their misinformation campaigns have gone unanswered. Below is a chart produced by Animal Agriculture Alliance that shows some (but not all) of the major NGO's and their connections:
https://protecttheharvest.com/what-you-need-to-know/overview-of-animal-rights-organizations/
Recall...
FDA.GOV
Albright’s Raw Dog Food Recalls Chicken Recipe For Dogs Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Purposefully bred, temperament impeccable.
Great story! Thank you to his breeder!
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
November 15 at 9:00 AM ·
Happy Birthday to "Rumor" (GCH Lockenhaus' Rumor Has It V Kenlyn), the German Shepherd, who claimed Best in Show at the #WKCDogShow in 2017. Rumor became America's Dog that year, and then went on to improve the lives of US Military Veterans.
Good information.
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Paws and Effect: A Journey of Transformation | Aaron Smith | TEDxOshkosh
Truth. I've been professionally training dogs for over 30 years and dog training is not just training dogs, it's training people how to communicate with their dogs.
John Zav
November 26, 2019 at 2:50 AM ·
This is my foster dog Marley. He’s cute as hell. His cuteness has been both his curse and his blessing in life. Marley bites. Bad. Marley was a cute puppy. He was treated like a stuffed toy by a young child who wasn’t supervised with him. When Marley got big enough he started to defend himself from this unintended abuse the only way a dog knows how. With his teeth.
At ten months old Marley was surrendered, covered in mats because the family who bought him didn’t understand the needs of a hypoallergenic dog. By this time the damage was done. Imagine not washing your hair for months the whole time someone was dragging you around like you were a teddy bear.
So what do you do with a dog that’s snappy and won’t let you get close to it? You lock it in a cage. You let your frustrations get to you and you shove him into the cage because he’s biting you while your trying to get him in there. So now he obviously has issues with the cage.
Marley was sent to a training facility that deals with aggressive dogs. I have worked with some very aggressive dogs. Marley is not an aggressive dog. Marley has no trust in people because all they have ever done is wrong him. Marley is terrified to be touched the wrong way because all his life he has been shown that touch only leads to pain and hurt.
They said he had no respect and that he was unfixable and unadoptable. When I first heard his story I laughed, I thought he was a poodle with an attitude. Now that I have known him a while I know better. I can see the pain and the suffering this dog has been through. The animals don’t have a voice but if you know what your looking at they will tell you their story. Marley now has a voice, mine, and I am telling his story.
Marley is going to be with me quite a while so he can learn to trust people again, working at his own pace towards his recovery. Marley is well trained. He can sit, stay, come, lay down, roll over, Fetch (exceptionally good at Fetch), and high five. He is house trained. He follows the rules of the house. He walks well on a leash. Marley does not need training. Marley needs to recover.
I’m writing this with Marley at my feet. A dog that was a gift to a small child. A dog that was supposed to be therapeutic. A dog that was made into a monster. So this holiday season please remember; a dog is NOT a gift. A dog is NOT the responsibility of children. A dog (any dog) is NOT to be left unattended with children. A puppy/new dog is NOT a therapy dog. A therapy dog is a therapy dog. It takes years of expensive training to turn a dog into a therapy dog. You don’t buy them from some donkey selling designer puppies out of their backyard. A dog is NOT an impulse. If you want a non shedding dog be prepared to take care of that hair. If you want a German Shepard be prepared for all the training required. If you want a Dalmatian be prepared to deal with a stubborn pain in the ass.
At the beginning of this I said his cuteness was his curse and blessing in life. The curse is obvious after reading this. The blessing? If Marley looked like a Pit bull he would have been put down a long time ago.
Update: I adopted this dog in March. He is now an obedience master working towards his intermediate agility, and he helps me train other broken dogs. You can follow him in his new life on Instagram @john.is.for.the.dogs
Seminole County Animal Services
November 19 at 5:02 PM ·
Here's a visual....
Olympus Leads -Kangaroo Leather Leads & Collars added a new photo to the album: Ideas!!
November 20 at 12:07 AM ·
If you are a visual learner, here is an easy visual for how to correctly use a slip collar 🐾
This is SO SO WRONG! Play with genetics and other health problems manifest themselves. DO NOT BE DUPED INTO THINKING THIS OKAY. ITIS NOT!
Eddie N Rebecca
November 27 at 9:41 PM ·
It is our great pleasure to introduce to you guys the very 1st young adult hairless hypoallergenic French Bulldog to enter the US... This was a little project I had planned for a minute so I hit up a couple of young solid business partners to hop on board and with no hesitation said im in! The rest is history.... these 2 young bucks are as solid as they come! So i want to give a big ass thank you and congratulations to the homies Loc Vuong and Mingo Gomez! We'd also like to take this opportunity to officially welcome Mingo Gomez as a member of Major League Frenchies kennel . After long negotiations, a lot of planning and figuring out details she's final arrived! So without further ado everyone help us to welcome our girl Bonsai!
Please! Be very careful!
Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center
November 25 at 9:00 AM ·
Thanksgiving is around the corner and while it's the season of sharing, we encourage pet owners not to share the tasty tidbits from your table that your pets are sure to love. Save the pan drippings for the gravy, not the dog's bowl and save yourself a trip to the ER at the same time. Check out our vet tip below to learn more.
Good information, especially for those 'breeder's that are monopolizing on a 'rare color'..
Beware of the dangers of these 'rare colors'!
GOODDOG.COM
Good Dog’s Policy on Merles
Dogs doing what they were bred to do! ❤❤❤
National Purebred Dog Day
Yesterday at 1:00 PM ·
It's that time of year again. Mercifully, this is the last holiday of a difficult year, but when Newfies bring your Christmas tree to your car, it makes everything better if only for a short time. If you have photos of a dog delivering your tree, share them?
Photo of "Cami "and "Cruz" at a Christmas Tree Pull benefiting River King Newfoundland Club Rescue in 2019 at Eckert's in Belleville Illinois. This is a photo of them at the 2020 Eckert's Christmas Tree Pull.
Keep an eye on your dogs!
Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic is at Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic.
December 4 at 4:52 PM · Redmond, OR ·
Last night, one of our Veterinary Technicians urgently brought her dog Swayze down to the clinic. Swayze wasn’t acting himself and was walking very strange.
Radiographs were taken and Swayze’s doctor could see there was something stuck is his throat, but they couldn’t tell what it was.
Since Swayze was able to drink water and could breathe without any problems, he went home and was monitored over night. This morning, Swayze was brought it for an exploratory surgery.
You’ll never guess what we found!
Swayze somehow managed to swallow an entire Swiffer Duster!
If Swayze’s mom didn’t recognize the signs of a foreign body, this could have turned into a much more serious case.
Let Swayze’s case be a lesson for all. Pets will eat anything, no object too big.
This....
Obsidian K9 Academy
November 30 at 1:57 PM ·
Your Dog is Not a Baby!
Todays culture is absolutely ruining dogs and as behaviourists we are seeing more and more preventable problems appearing not only at our facilities but in the public domain too!
People are treating their dogs like children, and no matter how much you say it, or what you believe, they are not children. They are dogs... An apex predator with forty two teeth in their head and a bite pressure that can break bones.
They deserve treating like dogs!
Somehow treating your dog like a dog has become a taboo subject and its because of the warped, snowflake generation that's flooding the industry.
Can't say no to a dog.
Can't go in cold weather with a dog.
Can't let a dog get muddy.
Can't give a dog a job.
Can't feed a dog raw meat.
If your dog is in shape its too skinny.
We are walking around in a world where giving your dog a job is cruel beyond belief but having a dog 30kg overweight with diabetes falling out of its ears is absolutely fine. It's warped and twisted and wrong.
They are dogs! Treat them as dogs. You cannot take any pristine animal on this earth and pretend that it's a baby. Oh hello, this is my whale, he is my baby. It doesn't work like that, and if you respect the dog, it doesn't work with them either.
We have to push back on this snowflake mentality because it is literally killing dogs. Dogs are dying every day purely because nobody told them what rules they were supposed to follow or because they weren't given a job they so desperately wanted.
Let's start honouring our dogs for the absolutely amazing creatures they are. Dogs are magnificent, majestic, intelligent, robust. For me, they are the best animal on the planet so let's stop killing them and treat them for exactly what they are.
Honour your dog.
This.
Karen Fitzpatrick
December 1 at 9:35 PM ·
Saw this. When you are looking for a dog that will fit into your life be very educated on the breed and what it was bred to do. Most preservation breeders try to keep their true identity alive. I would love to add a line on Borders. But I think jack russells is pretty close.
BEFORE YOU GET A PUPPY Or ADOPT A DOG - READ THIS! ... and then think long and hard about how you will adjust your life to include your new addition ...
“I am a Dobermann, cataloged one of the most intelligent and most feared dogs, I have served the US Navy and I will not narrate my dark past on the German side. They called me the devil's dog, today they ask me to behave like a Poodle, they have gone so far as to make me wear clothes .
I am a Malinois:
Gifted among dogs, I shine in all disciplines and I am always ready to work. Today they ask me to relax on the couch all day.
I am an Akita Inu:
My ancestors have been selected to fight with other dogs. Today they ask me to be tolerant of my peers, and they blame me for my reactivity when one of them approaches me.
I am a Beagle:
When I followed my prey, I gave a voice so that the hunters could follow me. I was leading the dance.
Today they put an electric collar on me to silence me, and they want me to return to the call in a snap of fingers.
I am a Yorkshire Terrier:
I was a rat catcher, fearsome in the English mines. Today they think that I can't use my legs and they always hold me in their arms.
I am a Labrador Retriever:
My vision of happiness is a dip in a pond to bring my master the duck he just shot. Today we forget that I am a sports dog, I am fat and I have to babysit the children.
I am a Jack Russell Terrier:
I am capable of facing a fox larger than me in its own den. Today they blame me for my damn character and want to turn me into a parlor dog.
I am a Siberian husky:
I got to know the great spaces of northern Russia, where I could pull sledges at impressive speed. Today I only have the walls of the garden on my horizon, and my only occupation is the holes I dig in the ground.
I am a Border Collie:
I am cut out to work eight hours a day, and I am an incomparable artist of herd labor. Today they blame me because in the absence of sheep, I try to control bicycles, cars, children from home, and everything that is in motion.
I am...
I'm a 19th century dog
I am handsome, I am alert, I am obedient, I can put up with being in a purse ... but I am also an individual who needs to express his instincts, and I am not suitable for the sedentary life that you want me to carry.
Spending eight hours a day alone on the patio, seeing you a little at night when you come back, and being entitled to any activity just a short walk to the bathroom will make me deeply unhappy.
I'll express it by barking all day, turning your garden into a minefield, relieving myself on the inside, being unmanageable the few times I'll find myself on the outside, and sometimes spending my days on my cushion, then you'll think I'm happy to To be able to enjoy all this comfort while you go to work: in reality I will be in full depression, because it is not the preference of the human, but also that of the dog of the XXI century.
If you like me, if you dream of me forever, if my beautiful blue eyes or my athlete look make you want to possess me, but you can't give me a real life of a full dog, a life that is really worth living, and if not you can offer me the job my genes claim ... then quit me.
If you like my rhythm but are not ready to accept my character traits from rigorous genetic selection, and you think you can change them with your only good will ... then quit me.
I'm a 19th century dog, yes. But, deep there, the one who fought, the one who hunted, the one who pulled sleds, the one who led a herd still sleeps. And sooner or later, you will wake up. For better or worse.”
Elsa Weiss Éducation Canine / Cynopolis
Translation edited by Razas Poderosas y de Trabajo.
Be cautious...
Ramona Humane-Society
17 hrs ·
And this....
Diana Tarne Skibinski
December 11 at 2:49 PM ·
Public friends...beware of off colored purebred dogs, with improper markings and coats. They are deliberately created by breeders who are disregarding standards agreed upon by experts for notoriety and money. Be sure to request health clearances, pedigrees and registration papers if you must.
NEVER buy a dog online!
Always meet the breeder.
If they are willing to sell dogs online and ship you a dog then they dont care where their dog's end up. Think about it.
Also, pet store puppies are ALWAYS from commercial breeders/puppy mills. Don't be fooled!
Kimberly WilliePet Match Midwest (IOWA)
December 7 at 12:26 PM ·
Scammer alert! She is claiming that she has a female Yorky puppy left. Sent a deposit and now she blocked me. I just want everybody to beware of her.
Stop Online Puppy Mills
December 16 at 12:50 PM ·
We sound like a broken record but the truth is, If you don't meet the mother dog and see where and how she lives...don't buy the puppy. This photo says it all.
This...
North Galway animal supporters
December 11 at 3:23 PM ·
Some good info...
HEALTHYPETS.MERCOLA.COM
Cold Weather Can Kill Your Pet - Follow These Tips
Wishing everyone a Blessed Christmas!
Lifetime!
Wendy L BreedloveWashington Corgi Meet Up
December 21 at 4:53 PM ·
With all the talk of people wanting puppies, please remember that a corgi is a 12 to 15 year (sometimes longer) commitment.
ABC13.COM
Sportmix dog food, cat food recalled for potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin after 28 dogs die
Protect The Harvest
December 27 at 3:05 PM ·
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I'm seeing a lot of ads for cute ID tags and collars. Just remember collars and tags can be removed or lost. Microchips are the best way, although not 100% reliable, to ID your animal. You MUST register that microchip with your info. Keep a folder with info and instructions on how to change info and where to call to report missing animal.
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January 1 at 8:37 AM ·
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Pet food recalled after at least 28 dogs die, 8 sick in US
This post is from one of my past trainers who has moved out of state. Please, please, groom/brush your dogs in between grooming appointments! Learn how, ask how, from your groomer or a trainer. It's for your dogs benefit....
Let me preface by saying this post is NOT to bash the owner in anyway! This is for information. And I wear a size 7 shoe. So let’s begin...
The pile of hair you see is obviously quite large. Larger than my shoe. This pile of hair came from 1 mat behind a dog’s ear. 1 single mat. You should have seen the pile of hair after I was done.
Now here’s the informative part. If you have a dog with any sort of coat, please find a good groomer, and find one ASAP! Also ask your groomer what kind of maintenance YOU should be doing at home. Chances are they’ll tell you to brush the dog X amount of times per week in between your regular scheduled grooming appointments. Make sure you specifically know what kind of brush to be using too. Ask your groomer, they’ll tell you!
If you didn’t brush your hair for 12+ weeks it’d be a hot disaster. It would hurt when your hair stylist tried to comb it out. And chances are, it’d be not the style you wanted when it was over. So please brush your dog with the right brush.
I brushed out this dog for free, out of the kindness in my soul. Because I could not leave him the way he was before I started. I know he’s feeling better now.
So again, please regularly brush your dog, starting from young puppy age (it’s never ever too early!), send them to the groomer regularly (again it’s never too early- although you do be mindful of vaccination regulations per individual state for grooming shops) and if you have questions, ask your groomer. We want your dog to look beautiful, but you have to help us out.
USATODAY.COM
Dog food recall expands: More than 70 dogs have died and 80 pets sick after eating Sportsmix pet food
Morgan Kennels
January 10 at 7:41 AM ·
TIP: Late December through March is mating season for coyotes. Please do not let your dogs out alone. The coyote gets your dog to chase him and then somewhere in the distance the pack waits for your dog. Then the outcome is tragic as they can & will attack/kill your pets. Just be aware it can happen to your beloved pet. {Coyote breeding typically peaks in late February and early March, the gestation period averages 58 to 63 days. Male coyotes can become more aggressive during this time of year, the long and short of it all is that coyotes always pose a risk to your dog (and other small pets). That risk increases during mating season.}
Cats are equally at great risk as many cat owners permit their indoor/outdoor cats to go out at night. Please protect your pets.
BEWARE!!! BEWARE!!! BEWARE!!!
A client told me today that her 90+# Newfoundland was surrounded by three coyote's recently. Her noise attempts and throwing a broom at them did NOT deter them nor did they act afraid of her, but she kept it up. They had circled the dog and he could not get away. Both the dog and the coyotes were growling, snarling and showing teeth. Eventually one of the coyotes repositioned in the circle and the dog was able to remove itself from the circle and got away, all while she was still yelling and making noise. She DID get the dog in the house but this was a VERY DANGEROUS situation for her and the dog. (Her Newf puppy was luckily inside and confined.) This happened in a subdivision in Cary.
My recommendation to all is to invest in a good welded kennel that has a cover and is somewhat anchored down so it cannot be knocked over/climbed over but is not a permanent fixture. Menard's has MasterPaws kennels with tarp covers fairly inexpensive.
Keep your dog SAFE!!
Do NOT walk your dog at dusk or in the dark.
Carry wasp spray or a baseball bat for defense.
The coyotes are bold this time of year.
Food for thought....
Planet Paws was live — in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
January 22 at 9:00 AM · Halifax, NS, Canada ·
Soon your veterinarian will be sending you a reminder 📧 that it’s time for your pet’s 🐾 annual boosters. Before automatically giving those shots, watch this video about antibody titers first! with Dr. Karen Becker & Rodney Habib
More questions? Join our Q&A Live this Sunday with Dr. Laurie Coger, Odette Suter Dvm, Susan Albright Dvm - https://www.facebook.com/groups/insidescoopers/
Watch the experts video on titer testing here - www.foreverdog.com
Those of you that like Purina, better read this.....
Shelley Groves
January 19 at 2:35 AM ·
I will share my horror story about Proplan One time to answer everyone's questions. The week between Christmas and New years I opened a new to me, old style bag of Proplan Sport 30/20 chicken. I had 4 dogs on Proplan and the rest were on Royal Canin. Monday I opened the bag and began feeding it. Tuesday night Oliver started seizing and having tremors. We immediately took him to the emergency vet, by the time we got him there he was barely responsive. His blood work showed elevated pancreatic enzymes, high white cell count and extremely high sodium. the vet asked about toxins but that was not possible, so the vet concluded he must have had advanced pancreatitis which lead to dehydration, which led to increased sodium levels which In turn caused brain swelling that lead to the seizures and likely brain damage. Wednesday morning Oliver passed away at the vet clinic despite all of their efforts. His body was cremated as we had no reason to believe it would be an ongoing problem. he never vomited, had diarrhea or acted off in any way until we found him seizing in his kennel.
Wednesday night the other 3 dogs started vomiting profusely. Emmy vomited large amounts of undigested dog food and continued to vomit what seemed like gallons of blood. We took her to the vet first thing Thursday morning, she had thrown up at least 4 huge puddles of blood. her liver levels were through the roof, and high white cell count among other things. my vet immediately suspected a toxin and began treatment. she continued to vomit blood and started having bloody diarrhea. at the end of the day we transferred her to the emergency clinic where she stayed for 2.5 days. None of the vets seemed very hopeful she would make it. thankfully after almost 4 days of intensive care and thousands of dollars in vet bills she was able to come home and has recovered fully. thankfully the other 2 dogs had no other problems besides vomiting.
I have sent off samples of the food to WADDL at Washington State University and am waiting for the toxicology results. I have also sent a sample to Purina. Not one dog on Royal Canin was remotely sick and the only thing that separated the 2 groups of dogs was the food. While collecting the sample for Purina I found red and green died pieces of kibble In the proplan. Clearly it was not supposed to be there and came from a different type of food. If the food did not make my dogs sick it is some sort of strange coincidence. I will post an update once I get the toxicology report back.
Philadoptables
January 15, 2019 at 5:24 AM ·
Good reminder!
This post is from one of my past trainers who has moved out of state. Please, please, groom/brush your dogs in between grooming appointments! Learn how, ask how, from your groomer or a trainer. It's for your dogs benefit....
Let me preface by saying this post is NOT to bash the owner in anyway! This is for information. And I wear a size 7 shoe. So let’s begin...
The pile of hair you see is obviously quite large. Larger than my shoe. This pile of hair came from 1 mat behind a dog’s ear. 1 single mat. You should have seen the pile of hair after I was done.
Now here’s the informative part. If you have a dog with any sort of coat, please find a good groomer, and find one ASAP! Also ask your groomer what kind of maintenance YOU should be doing at home. Chances are they’ll tell you to brush the dog X amount of times per week in between your regular scheduled grooming appointments. Make sure you specifically know what kind of brush to be using too. Ask your groomer, they’ll tell you!
If you didn’t brush your hair for 12+ weeks it’d be a hot disaster. It would hurt when your hair stylist tried to comb it out. And chances are, it’d be not the style you wanted when it was over. So please brush your dog with the right brush.
I brushed out this dog for free, out of the kindness in my soul. Because I could not leave him the way he was before I started. I know he’s feeling better now.
So again, please regularly brush your dog, starting from young puppy age (it’s never ever too early!), send them to the groomer regularly (again it’s never too early- although you do be mindful of vaccination regulations per individual state for grooming shops) and if you have questions, ask your groomer. We want your dog to look beautiful, but you have to help us out.
I just saw an ad on FB for Petland in Rockford "wonderful" puppies for sale. Please know there is NO ethical or reputable breeder that would EVER sell their puppies through a pet store. These puppies come from commercial breeders that are strictly breeding to make money with very little regard as to the living conditions of the parents. They are not genetically health tested, they are not hand raised, there is no support from their "breeder" with any issues. Please educate yourselves before buying a puppy from a pet store.
Tonight's 6:30 conformation class is cancelled for this evening. See you next week.
All other classes are on.
In anticipation of the impending storm (and it looks like a big one) and to keep everyone safe CLASSES ARE CANCELLED FOR THIS EVENING, MONDAY 1/25/21
Be aware!
Mike John Monseur
January 23 at 8:30 AM ·
We had a big scare this morning I want to share with you. This is Dewzee she is one year old and weighs only eight pounds she will get to be about ten pounds. Anyway, we have one of those weighted blankets. You know being sold as comfort blankets very heavy. Dewzee got under it and couldn’t get out. We walked in as she was struggling to get out but it was too heavy for her. When we lifted she started coughing because she got sudden air. Needless to say the blanket is being tossed. Perhaps why they didn’t sell well. Dewzee is ok but it was a close call. So we wanted to share with all of you in the hopes we can prevent a tragedy.
To our Monday evening clients: keep an eye on the predicted storm for Monday.
It will be posted here and on the answering machine if classes are cancelled.
2/4/21 THURSDAY NIGHT AGILITY CLASSES CANCELLED!
Stay safe everyone.
Heather Rowland
February 1 at 6:36 PM ·
Steve Hofstetter
January 28 at 12:58 PM ·
PETA doesn't care about animals. At all. Here's the proof.
Laura LuLost Pets of Cary and CL
January 31 at 9:34 PM ·
Don't be fooled by a 6 or even 8 foot fence. Coyotes can easily jump these fences. Don't leave your pet unattended even in a fenced yard. Watching from inside at a door or window will not give you enough time to help your dog. It literally takes them 2 seconds to enter your yard, grab your pet and jump right back out of your yard carrying your pet. Sadly many coyotes especially during mating and pup season are not afraid of loud noises or humans. They have come to learn to live among us. I always say safest bet is to keep dogs leashed or within a few feet distance from a human at all times even if in a fenced backyard.
I just saw an ad on FB for Petland in Rockford "wonderful" puppies for sale. Please know there is NO ethical or reputable breeder that would EVER sell their puppies through a pet store. These puppies come from commercial breeders that are strictly breeding to make money with very little regard as to the living conditions of the parents. They are not genetically health tested, they are not hand raised, there is no support from their "breeder" with any issues. Please educate yourselves before buying a puppy from a pet store.
This just breaks my heart.
Beverly Yelverton Theriot
January 11 at 2:28 PM ·
This is a real picture. It's a coyote with a dog in its mouth. Next time you think about letting your dog out off the leash unattended to pee even for a minute, envision your dog in a coyote's mouth struggling, terrified & trying to stay alive ..but then dies a horrific death. Coyotes are EVERYWHERE & this happens a LOT. Value your dog & use leashes.
2/4/21 THURSDAY NIGHT AGILITY CLASSES CANCELLED!
Stay safe everyone.
Heather Rowland
February 1 at 6:36 PM ·
Steve Hofstetter
January 28 at 12:58 PM ·
PETA doesn't care about animals. At all. Here's the proof.
Laura LuLost Pets of Cary and CL
January 31 at 9:34 PM ·
Don't be fooled by a 6 or even 8 foot fence. Coyotes can easily jump these fences. Don't leave your pet unattended even in a fenced yard. Watching from inside at a door or window will not give you enough time to help your dog. It literally takes them 2 seconds to enter your yard, grab your pet and jump right back out of your yard carrying your pet. Sadly many coyotes especially during mating and pup season are not afraid of loud noises or humans. They have come to learn to live among us. I always say safest bet is to keep dogs leashed or within a few feet distance from a human at all times even if in a fenced backyard.
Monday 2/15 CLASSES CANCELLED FOR THIS EVENING...stay home, stay warm, stay safe.
Copied from a dog enthusiast:
John Berman and CNN, shame on you.
We’ve seen your callous comments about Siba the Standard Poodle, and about dog shows in general. Your commentary shows that you’ve never been to a dog show, and have never met a show dog. I’d like to address some of your comments.
1. Siba was not unhappy last night. Her body language showed that she was having a great time. Her tail was up, she was carrying herself proudly, and she was playing with her handler. In fact, all of the dogs in the Best in Show ring were happy and confident.
Show dogs are some of the most well-trained and well-socialized dogs in the country. Did you hear the crowd during Best in Show judging? Most household pets would be frightened out of their minds by the cacophony, but none of the dogs in the ring were bothered.
2. We aren’t elitists. The AKC allows mixed-breed dogs to compete in most of its events, including Agility, Obedience, Rally, Fast CAT, Coursing Ability Tests, Tracking, and Scentwork... just to name a few! Conformation is only for purebred dogs, but that’s because it is an event that compares dogs to their written breed standards. Mixed-breed dogs do not have breed standards. That doesn’t mean they’re not great dogs; it simply means that we have no way of including them in the sport of conformation.
We have breed standards for purebred dogs to ensure our breeds look and act a certain way. Mixed breeds make great pets, but often it’s beneficial for pet owners to have an idea of what their cute puppy is going to be like when it grows up. Choosing the right dog for your lifestyle keeps dogs out of shelters… which is why breed standards (and the responsible breeders who honor and uphold those standards) are SO important. This is a piece of the puzzle that so many people can’t seem to understand.
3. Much like we humans enjoy time at the spa, show dogs usually love their grooming routines. You may think Siba the Standard Poodle has a silly haircut, but Siba doesn’t care what she looks like… because Siba is a dog. Before the show, she probably had a nice relaxing nap on a satin cushion while her handler expertly prepared her coat. It didn’t hurt her, because her coat has been meticulously maintained since she was born. She probably even got a massage, to warm up her muscles before rocking that green carpet.
Regardless of what you may think about their haircuts, show dogs have incredibly healthy skin and coats. They are clean, mat-free, and well cared-for. They receive more skin and coat care than most household pets. If all dogs were given the choice to be groomed like a Poodle, or be matted and have fleas, I bet they’d choose the Poodle hairdo.
4. Siba isn’t inbred. If you’d bothered to look up her pedigree, you’d know that.
We obsess over pedigrees. We agonize over our breeding decisions. We use software to map out test breedings, analyze COIs, and make long-term breeding plans. We study old publications containing accounts of dogs that have been dead for decades, on the off chance that that knowledge will help us breed a better dog. It keeps us awake at night. Some of that planning is for beauty, yes, but a bigger part of it is to produce sound, healthier, and longer-lived dogs while preserving the essence of each breed.
Every one of those show dogs you saw on the green carpet has a breeder and owners who love them. When they get old and grey, and it’s time for them to leave this world and they lay cradled in their owners’ arms, their fur will be dampened by their owners’ tears. Please don’t denigrate them because you don’t understand their lives.
Please, visit a dog show. Arrive early, and watch. You won’t find snooty mutt-haters. You’re going to see people of all ages, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds having fun with their dogs. You’re going to see professional handlers caring for their client dogs as if they were their own. You’re going to see judges go out of their way to give green puppies (and children!) a great experience. You’re going to see the old dogs in the Veteran classes light up in the ring and remember the good old days, while they amble around the ring to the sound of cheers and applause.
Most of all though, you’re going to see happy, healthy, well-trained, well-socialized, amazing dogs who are having a great time.
The anti-show, anti-breeder, anti-purebred rhetoric is getting old. Before you pass judgement on our world and our dogs, please come to our events and meet us. Meet the dogs. Try to open your mind to the possibility that you might be wrong about us.
Maybe then, you’ll see Siba for what she is, and why you owe her, her owners, her breeders, and the show community in general a profound apology.
There's nothing wrong with supporting rescue and there's nothing wrong with supporting a reputable breeder. It's a choice. Educate yourself and make a choice wisely.
Courtney Norris
February 10 at 10:45 AM ·
Got into a heated discussion this morning, about "breeders". Someone was looking for a rescue dog with no luck, and I had suggested finding a breed they wanted and contacting a breeder. Maybe find a retired older dog. And I was attacked by people saying she obviously didn't want to support a breeder if she was looking for a rescue. Another comment was adopt don't shop, there are plenty of dogs in the shelter who need homes. Absolutely there are BUT I will guarantee the dogs in the shelter didn't come from a good breeder!!! A good breeder will help educate a person and be willing to help. Above all a good breeder will always take back their puppy they produced. A dog/puppy from a good breeder ALWAYS has a HOME!! WITH IT'S BREEDER!!
Rant over
This just breaks my heart.
Beverly Yelverton Theriot
January 11 at 2:28 PM ·
This is a real picture. It's a coyote with a dog in its mouth. Next time you think about letting your dog out off the leash unattended to pee even for a minute, envision your dog in a coyote's mouth struggling, terrified & trying to stay alive ..but then dies a horrific death. Coyotes are EVERYWHERE & this happens a LOT. Value your dog & use leashes.
2/4/21 THURSDAY NIGHT AGILITY CLASSES CANCELLED!
Stay safe everyone.
Suzanne Benson Gonzalez
February 5, 2019 at 7:36 AM ·
Pulled this balloon and pieces of a couple others from the field this morn. My sheep had already been chewing on them. For those that let balloons go for celebrations or ceremonies, while the sentiment is sweet as are the intentions. The balloons don't actually go to heaven, instead they land in our fields or in our waterways or in forests, for curious animals to choke on. They never biodegrade and never go away.
Monday 2/15 CLASSES CANCELLED FOR THIS EVENING...stay home, stay warm, stay safe.
Copied from a dog enthusiast:
John Berman and CNN, shame on you.
We’ve seen your callous comments about Siba the Standard Poodle, and about dog shows in general. Your commentary shows that you’ve never been to a dog show, and have never met a show dog. I’d like to address some of your comments.
1. Siba was not unhappy last night. Her body language showed that she was having a great time. Her tail was up, she was carrying herself proudly, and she was playing with her handler. In fact, all of the dogs in the Best in Show ring were happy and confident.
Show dogs are some of the most well-trained and well-socialized dogs in the country. Did you hear the crowd during Best in Show judging? Most household pets would be frightened out of their minds by the cacophony, but none of the dogs in the ring were bothered.
2. We aren’t elitists. The AKC allows mixed-breed dogs to compete in most of its events, including Agility, Obedience, Rally, Fast CAT, Coursing Ability Tests, Tracking, and Scentwork... just to name a few! Conformation is only for purebred dogs, but that’s because it is an event that compares dogs to their written breed standards. Mixed-breed dogs do not have breed standards. That doesn’t mean they’re not great dogs; it simply means that we have no way of including them in the sport of conformation.
We have breed standards for purebred dogs to ensure our breeds look and act a certain way. Mixed breeds make great pets, but often it’s beneficial for pet owners to have an idea of what their cute puppy is going to be like when it grows up. Choosing the right dog for your lifestyle keeps dogs out of shelters… which is why breed standards (and the responsible breeders who honor and uphold those standards) are SO important. This is a piece of the puzzle that so many people can’t seem to understand.
3. Much like we humans enjoy time at the spa, show dogs usually love their grooming routines. You may think Siba the Standard Poodle has a silly haircut, but Siba doesn’t care what she looks like… because Siba is a dog. Before the show, she probably had a nice relaxing nap on a satin cushion while her handler expertly prepared her coat. It didn’t hurt her, because her coat has been meticulously maintained since she was born. She probably even got a massage, to warm up her muscles before rocking that green carpet.
Regardless of what you may think about their haircuts, show dogs have incredibly healthy skin and coats. They are clean, mat-free, and well cared-for. They receive more skin and coat care than most household pets. If all dogs were given the choice to be groomed like a Poodle, or be matted and have fleas, I bet they’d choose the Poodle hairdo.
4. Siba isn’t inbred. If you’d bothered to look up her pedigree, you’d know that.
We obsess over pedigrees. We agonize over our breeding decisions. We use software to map out test breedings, analyze COIs, and make long-term breeding plans. We study old publications containing accounts of dogs that have been dead for decades, on the off chance that that knowledge will help us breed a better dog. It keeps us awake at night. Some of that planning is for beauty, yes, but a bigger part of it is to produce sound, healthier, and longer-lived dogs while preserving the essence of each breed.
Every one of those show dogs you saw on the green carpet has a breeder and owners who love them. When they get old and grey, and it’s time for them to leave this world and they lay cradled in their owners’ arms, their fur will be dampened by their owners’ tears. Please don’t denigrate them because you don’t understand their lives.
Please, visit a dog show. Arrive early, and watch. You won’t find snooty mutt-haters. You’re going to see people of all ages, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds having fun with their dogs. You’re going to see professional handlers caring for their client dogs as if they were their own. You’re going to see judges go out of their way to give green puppies (and children!) a great experience. You’re going to see the old dogs in the Veteran classes light up in the ring and remember the good old days, while they amble around the ring to the sound of cheers and applause.
Most of all though, you’re going to see happy, healthy, well-trained, well-socialized, amazing dogs who are having a great time.
The anti-show, anti-breeder, anti-purebred rhetoric is getting old. Before you pass judgement on our world and our dogs, please come to our events and meet us. Meet the dogs. Try to open your mind to the possibility that you might be wrong about us.
Maybe then, you’ll see Siba for what she is, and why you owe her, her owners, her breeders, and the show community in general a profound apology.
There's nothing wrong with supporting rescue and there's nothing wrong with supporting a reputable breeder. It's a choice. Educate yourself and make a choice wisely.
Courtney Norris
February 10 at 10:45 AM ·
Got into a heated discussion this morning, about "breeders". Someone was looking for a rescue dog with no luck, and I had suggested finding a breed they wanted and contacting a breeder. Maybe find a retired older dog. And I was attacked by people saying she obviously didn't want to support a breeder if she was looking for a rescue. Another comment was adopt don't shop, there are plenty of dogs in the shelter who need homes. Absolutely there are BUT I will guarantee the dogs in the shelter didn't come from a good breeder!!! A good breeder will help educate a person and be willing to help. Above all a good breeder will always take back their puppy they produced. A dog/puppy from a good breeder ALWAYS has a HOME!! WITH IT'S BREEDER!!
Rant over
This just breaks my heart.
Beverly Yelverton Theriot
January 11 at 2:28 PM ·
This is a real picture. It's a coyote with a dog in its mouth. Next time you think about letting your dog out off the leash unattended to pee even for a minute, envision your dog in a coyote's mouth struggling, terrified & trying to stay alive ..but then dies a horrific death. Coyotes are EVERYWHERE & this happens a LOT. Value your dog & use leashes.
Beware!
Rainbeau Presti is feeling shocked.
February 24 at 10:01 PM ·
This shocking video shows a terrifying event that my friend here in Windcrest was the victim of on Monday. She was gardening in her front yard, with her dog on a leash attached to a tree by her side, when a brazen thief pulled up. He came in to her yard, began coaxing her dog verbally and then untied his leash from the tree to try and steal him. As you’ll see, she began to scream for help and grabbed the leash and this guy drags her across her own yard! While he did get away, he did not leave with her dog thankfully! This was in broad daylight!! She was able to get the license plate and has reported it to the Windcrest Police. I can’t even imagine this happening to me and my pups, pretty scary to think we may not be safe in my own front yard 😫
Prana Canine
August 25, 2020 at 9:52 PM ·
Lots of people often have trouble visualizing what their overweight animals should look like at a pet weight. Veterinarians will give various descriptions to owners, such as how there should be a tuck in the waist visible from both the top down and from the side profile for many breeds. Here are some outlined photos of overweight dogs to show what a rough acceptable weight would look like on them. Every breed is unique and will have different attributes for their build and body style depending on their lineage.
Drawing overlays by Jasmine Thomas, original post by Kelly Colflesh.
#kellycolflesh @jasminethomas
Suzanne Benson Gonzalez
February 5, 2019 at 7:36 AM ·
Pulled this balloon and pieces of a couple others from the field this morn. My sheep had already been chewing on them. For those that let balloons go for celebrations or ceremonies, while the sentiment is sweet as are the intentions. The balloons don't actually go to heaven, instead they land in our fields or in our waterways or in forests, for curious animals to choke on. They never biodegrade and never go away.
Monday 2/15 CLASSES CANCELLED FOR THIS EVENING...stay home, stay warm, stay safe.
Copied from a dog enthusiast:
John Berman and CNN, shame on you.
We’ve seen your callous comments about Siba the Standard Poodle, and about dog shows in general. Your commentary shows that you’ve never been to a dog show, and have never met a show dog. I’d like to address some of your comments.
1. Siba was not unhappy last night. Her body language showed that she was having a great time. Her tail was up, she was carrying herself proudly, and she was playing with her handler. In fact, all of the dogs in the Best in Show ring were happy and confident.
Show dogs are some of the most well-trained and well-socialized dogs in the country. Did you hear the crowd during Best in Show judging? Most household pets would be frightened out of their minds by the cacophony, but none of the dogs in the ring were bothered.
2. We aren’t elitists. The AKC allows mixed-breed dogs to compete in most of its events, including Agility, Obedience, Rally, Fast CAT, Coursing Ability Tests, Tracking, and Scentwork... just to name a few! Conformation is only for purebred dogs, but that’s because it is an event that compares dogs to their written breed standards. Mixed-breed dogs do not have breed standards. That doesn’t mean they’re not great dogs; it simply means that we have no way of including them in the sport of conformation.
We have breed standards for purebred dogs to ensure our breeds look and act a certain way. Mixed breeds make great pets, but often it’s beneficial for pet owners to have an idea of what their cute puppy is going to be like when it grows up. Choosing the right dog for your lifestyle keeps dogs out of shelters… which is why breed standards (and the responsible breeders who honor and uphold those standards) are SO important. This is a piece of the puzzle that so many people can’t seem to understand.
3. Much like we humans enjoy time at the spa, show dogs usually love their grooming routines. You may think Siba the Standard Poodle has a silly haircut, but Siba doesn’t care what she looks like… because Siba is a dog. Before the show, she probably had a nice relaxing nap on a satin cushion while her handler expertly prepared her coat. It didn’t hurt her, because her coat has been meticulously maintained since she was born. She probably even got a massage, to warm up her muscles before rocking that green carpet.
Regardless of what you may think about their haircuts, show dogs have incredibly healthy skin and coats. They are clean, mat-free, and well cared-for. They receive more skin and coat care than most household pets. If all dogs were given the choice to be groomed like a Poodle, or be matted and have fleas, I bet they’d choose the Poodle hairdo.
4. Siba isn’t inbred. If you’d bothered to look up her pedigree, you’d know that.
We obsess over pedigrees. We agonize over our breeding decisions. We use software to map out test breedings, analyze COIs, and make long-term breeding plans. We study old publications containing accounts of dogs that have been dead for decades, on the off chance that that knowledge will help us breed a better dog. It keeps us awake at night. Some of that planning is for beauty, yes, but a bigger part of it is to produce sound, healthier, and longer-lived dogs while preserving the essence of each breed.
Every one of those show dogs you saw on the green carpet has a breeder and owners who love them. When they get old and grey, and it’s time for them to leave this world and they lay cradled in their owners’ arms, their fur will be dampened by their owners’ tears. Please don’t denigrate them because you don’t understand their lives.
Please, visit a dog show. Arrive early, and watch. You won’t find snooty mutt-haters. You’re going to see people of all ages, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds having fun with their dogs. You’re going to see professional handlers caring for their client dogs as if they were their own. You’re going to see judges go out of their way to give green puppies (and children!) a great experience. You’re going to see the old dogs in the Veteran classes light up in the ring and remember the good old days, while they amble around the ring to the sound of cheers and applause.
Most of all though, you’re going to see happy, healthy, well-trained, well-socialized, amazing dogs who are having a great time.
The anti-show, anti-breeder, anti-purebred rhetoric is getting old. Before you pass judgement on our world and our dogs, please come to our events and meet us. Meet the dogs. Try to open your mind to the possibility that you might be wrong about us.
Maybe then, you’ll see Siba for what she is, and why you owe her, her owners, her breeders, and the show community in general a profound apology.
Sonia Hamel
Yesterday at 4:14 PM ·
Are You Seeing Foxes Suddenly? This is the beginning of Fox Pup Season!
People are seeing adult foxes near their homes and are alarmed. Foxes are coming in close to people to raise their families because there are coyotes who will kill fox pups and so the fox come in closer to humans to have their litters. Please be kind and let them have some space. They will choose to be under your shed, porch, barn, or in backyard. The family will move in a few weeks to a new place. When the pups are older they will start to be seen less and less. Red foxes will not live in a den year-round and even with this, they have a high mortality rate. Out of a litter of 6, it is likely that only two or three foxes will make it to September. Foxes do not want to kill or eat your kid, cat, or dog. They eat primarily mice, rats, rabbits, and woodchucks. They will watch your pets with concern and may even chase your cat back into your yard or up a tree if it goes near the den. Your cats shouldn't be outside anyway (the part about the coyotes up above). Please allow the mother fox to raise her pups in peace. It is a lot of fun to watch the pups scampering and tumbling with each other.
Think about this though, momma felt safe enough in your yard to have her pups there. Where else will she be able to move those pups where they will be safe?
Sharing (and edited) from Wildlife Rehabilitation
USATODAY.COM
Popular flea collar linked to almost 1,700 pet deaths. The EPA has issued no warning.
Rhonda LynnPets A Million Plus🐓🦆🐶🐕🐩🐺🐱🐎🐃🦍🦌🐯🐈🦁🐆🐵🐷🐁🐪
February 19 at 2:17 PM ·
Ok Sorry to have to be so specific about this. But isn't Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, Birds?? As I stated below??😊❤
Foxes do not prey on domestic pets. Their main diet is rodents , eggs, birds if they can catch them . Eggs and ground birds. Even road kill. Please don't hurt them or trap them. There will be kits soon. Show mercy. Watch. Learn. Live in peace with nature.
Beware!
Rainbeau Presti is feeling shocked.
February 24 at 10:01 PM ·
UPDATE: HE HAS BEEN ARRESTED!! 🎉 See my reply comment with a press release from the Windcrest Police Department regarding the suspect and felony charge!
This shocking video shows a terrifying event that my friend here in Windcrest was the victim of on Monday. She was gardening in her front yard, with her dog on a leash attached to a tree by her side, when a brazen thief pulled up. He came in to her yard, began coaxing her dog verbally and then untied his leash from the tree to try and steal him. As you’ll see, she began to scream for help and grabbed the leash and this guy drags her across her own yard! While he did get away, he did not leave with her dog thankfully! This was in broad daylight!! She was able to get the license plate and has reported it to the Windcrest Police. I can’t even imagine this happening to me and my pups, pretty scary to think we may not be safe in my own front yard 😫
Prana Canine
August 25, 2020 at 9:52 PM ·
Lots of people often have trouble visualizing what their overweight animals should look like at a pet weight. Veterinarians will give various descriptions to owners, such as how there should be a tuck in the waist visible from both the top down and from the side profile for many breeds. Here are some outlined photos of overweight dogs to show what a rough acceptable weight would look like on them. Every breed is unique and will have different attributes for their build and body style depending on their lineage.
Drawing overlays by Jasmine Thomas, original post by Kelly Colflesh.
#kellycolflesh @jasminethomas
Rutherford County Cat Rescue
March 2 at 5:57 PM ·
OMG! Be careful!
Wm. Severin Thompson
March 3 at 12:26 AM ·
OK... I am not fucking with you.
Roger the Knob died tonight. No, I am not kidding. We piled into the big truck, and made a stop at the Ripon shop on the way home from Weyauwega. I was upgrading one of my Wyze Cams over there. I was in the shop for 5 minutes, maybe 10 minutes tops. I came back to the truck and found this... Roger, with the bbq chip bag stuck on his head. I laughed. "Roger, you stupid fucker", I said.
I pulled the bag off his head, and found him lifeless. Not breathing, no motion, his eyes greyed over, clouded... without life. "Oh Roger... NO!"I said. He was dead weight. I put him on the passenger seat, and started chest compressions. He shit himself.. and I figured that was the end of him. But I continued chest compressions, and after a few minutes, (not seconds) he started to breathe slowly, head hanging down. I didn't think he would make it.
I quickly googled vets in Ripon, and the was one just a few blocks away. I rushed over there, and carried his rag doll body inside, exclaiming "This is an emergency... this dog needs oxygen...Now!"
The staff rushed to help and we got him on the examining table,
and got the oxygen cone on him, and I explained what happened. After maybe 10 minutes, he began to come to He was dazed, not moving, but his eyes cleared up. His gums had good color, and against all odds, albeit a bit wobbly, he walked out under his own power. I knew he'd be ok when he joined the other goofs barking at pedestrians on the drive home.
Sonia Hamel
March 4 at 4:14 PM ·
Are You Seeing Foxes Suddenly? This is the beginning of Fox Pup Season!
People are seeing adult foxes near their homes and are alarmed. Foxes are coming in close to people to raise their families because there are coyotes who will kill fox pups and so the fox come in closer to humans to have their litters. Please be kind and let them have some space. They will choose to be under your shed, porch, barn, or in backyard. The family will move in a few weeks to a new place. When the pups are older they will start to be seen less and less. Red foxes will not live in a den year-round and even with this, they have a high mortality rate. Out of a litter of 6, it is likely that only two or three foxes will make it to September. Foxes do not want to kill or eat your kid, cat, or dog. They eat primarily mice, rats, rabbits, and woodchucks. They will watch your pets with concern and may even chase your cat back into your yard or up a tree if it goes near the den. Your cats shouldn't be outside anyway (the part about the coyotes up above). Please allow the mother fox to raise her pups in peace. It is a lot of fun to watch the pups scampering and tumbling with each other.
Think about this though, momma felt safe enough in your yard to have her pups there. Where else will she be able to move those pups where they will be safe?
Sharing (and edited) from Wildlife Rehabilitation
USATODAY.COM
Popular flea collar linked to almost 1,700 pet deaths. The EPA has issued no warning.
Rhonda LynnPets A Million Plus🐓🦆🐶🐕🐩🐺🐱🐎🐃🦍🦌🐯🐈🦁🐆🐵🐷🐁🐪
February 19 at 2:17 PM ·
Ok Sorry to have to be so specific about this. But isn't Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, Birds?? As I stated below??😊❤
Foxes do not prey on domestic pets. Their main diet is rodents , eggs, birds if they can catch them . Eggs and ground birds. Even road kill. Please don't hurt them or trap them. There will be kits soon. Show mercy. Watch. Learn. Live in peace with nature.
Monday 3/15/21
CLASSES ARE CANCELLED FOR THIS EVENING
Imminent Danger German Shepherd Rescue
March 11 at 6:27 AM ·
Please be careful..all types of lillies are poisonous to dogs and cats
Rutherford County Cat Rescue
March 2 at 6:57 PM ·
OMG! Be careful!
Wm. Severin Thompson
March 3 at 12:26 AM ·
OK... I am not fucking with you.
Roger the Knob died tonight. No, I am not kidding. We piled into the big truck, and made a stop at the Ripon shop on the way home from Weyauwega. I was upgrading one of my Wyze Cams over there. I was in the shop for 5 minutes, maybe 10 minutes tops. I came back to the truck and found this... Roger, with the bbq chip bag stuck on his head. I laughed. "Roger, you stupid fucker", I said.
I pulled the bag off his head, and found him lifeless. Not breathing, no motion, his eyes greyed over, clouded... without life. "Oh Roger... NO!"I said. He was dead weight. I put him on the passenger seat, and started chest compressions. He shit himself.. and I figured that was the end of him. But I continued chest compressions, and after a few minutes, (not seconds) he started to breathe slowly, head hanging down. I didn't think he would make it.
I quickly googled vets in Ripon, and the was one just a few blocks away. I rushed over there, and carried his rag doll body inside, exclaiming "This is an emergency... this dog needs oxygen...Now!"
The staff rushed to help and we got him on the examining table,
and got the oxygen cone on him, and I explained what happened. After maybe 10 minutes, he began to come to He was dazed, not moving, but his eyes cleared up. His gums had good color, and against all odds, albeit a bit wobbly, he walked out under his own power. I knew he'd be ok when he joined the other goofs barking at pedestrians on the drive home.
Sonia Hamel
March 4 at 4:14 PM ·
Are You Seeing Foxes Suddenly? This is the beginning of Fox Pup Season!
People are seeing adult foxes near their homes and are alarmed. Foxes are coming in close to people to raise their families because there are coyotes who will kill fox pups and so the fox come in closer to humans to have their litters. Please be kind and let them have some space. They will choose to be under your shed, porch, barn, or in backyard. The family will move in a few weeks to a new place. When the pups are older they will start to be seen less and less. Red foxes will not live in a den year-round and even with this, they have a high mortality rate. Out of a litter of 6, it is likely that only two or three foxes will make it to September. Foxes do not want to kill or eat your kid, cat, or dog. They eat primarily mice, rats, rabbits, and woodchucks. They will watch your pets with concern and may even chase your cat back into your yard or up a tree if it goes near the den. Your cats shouldn't be outside anyway (the part about the coyotes up above). Please allow the mother fox to raise her pups in peace. It is a lot of fun to watch the pups scampering and tumbling with each other.
Think about this though, momma felt safe enough in your yard to have her pups there. Where else will she be able to move those pups where they will be safe?
Sharing (and edited) from Wildlife Rehabilitation
Be aware!
Carol Silverberg
March 3 at 1:22 AM ·
Great advanced class today! Such a variety of breeds!
A few pics of our fantastic students accompishments!
Monday 3/15/21
CLASSES ARE CANCELLED FOR THIS EVENING
Imminent Danger German Shepherd Rescue
March 11 at 6:27 AM ·
Please be careful..all types of lillies are poisonous to dogs and cats
Protect The Harvest
5 hrs ·
What You Need To Know - Animal Extremist Industry is Worth Over Half a Billion Dollars Annually
The majority of money that flows to and through animal extremist organizations never reaches animals. Instead, it goes to fundraising, salaries, pension funds, lobbying efforts, legal fees, and anything else that helps these groups fill their bank accounts.
Who Really Benefits From All That Money – Not Animals
These groups like the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are simply using animals to pad their own pockets. Millions of dollars are spent elsewhere while the animals they claim to protect are suffering because of ‘lack of funding.’ The worst part about this, which we cannot stress enough, is the fact that good hearted Americans are being duped by misinformation campaigns from these organizations.
In a survey, 79% of Americans said they are familiar with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), 71% of which mistakenly identified them as an umbrella group for local animal shelters. The same is said for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). The HSUS is not a department of our federal government nor is the ASPCA. The HSUS does not own, operate, or manage any animal shelters. The HSUS has an office headquartered in Washington D.C. The ASPCA only operates one shelter located in New York City. PETA operates a “shelter” in Virginia with a euthanasia rate of almost 90%.
The animals these groups say they are helping would be lucky if they received 20% of the total donor revenue collected by animal extremist groups. Not only do these organizations have no ties to local animal shelters, on average less than 1% of their annual revenue received from donors goes to help animals in shelters. Instead, these organizations opt to push legislation, ordinances and municipal codes that make animal ownership more difficult.
Local Shelters and Animals Lose Out
With 71% of Americans thinking that the HSUS and ASPCA are an umbrella group for local animal shelters, with their aggressive fundraising campaigns, these groups are virtually siphoning money away from local, community shelters that truly need the help. Even if these groups didn’t give any of their money to local shelters, and just distinguished themselves as a separate entities and the public knew where their money was going, then more local shelters would have a greater revenue and be able to take care of more animals. Instead, these groups saturate the media with images of starving and suffering cats and dogs, animals they never actually care for, and beg the public for money ‘to save the animals.’
Corruption
Misleading the public and spending such a miniscule amount of donor dollars on helping animals directly is beyond corrupt, especially for organizations whose sole stated purpose is to “help” animals.
“Isn’t this illegal?”, you may be wondering. On multiple occasions there have been groups of individuals stepping forward to attempt to correct the wrongs of the Animal Extremist industry. In almost every case, however, the groups use their superior financial capabilities to wiggle out of legal trouble and continue their deception. They even go so far as to directly raise money in the name of disaster relief and then pocket millions of that money, hoodwinking both the donors and those who lived through the disaster.
Protect The Harvest Supports Animals and Will Continue to Fight For Them
We believe animal extremist organizations should not be allowed to dupe donors with no negative consequences. Help Protect The Harvest stand up for animals and citizens. Help us expose the manipulative practices of these organizations by sharing this information with your friends and family and encourage them to do so as well.
You can read more about animal extremist organizations on our website by visiting the tab: What You Need to Know – Overview of Animal Extremist Organizations.
Check your dog's food...
SPORTMiX Pet Food
March 26 at 7:30 PM ·
March 26, 2021, Midwestern Pet Foods is issuing a voluntary recall of specific expiration dates of certain dog and cat food brands including CanineX, Earthborn Holistic, Venture, Unrefined, Sportmix Wholesomes, Pro Pac, Pro Pac Ultimates, Sportstrail, Sportmix and Meridian brands produced at its Monmouth, Illinois Production Facility because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The full press release and list of recalled products may be found here: https://bit.ly/2PuZvBu
Will County Humane Society
Yesterday at 6:41 AM ·
NOSEWORK FUN!!!
Nosework One starts on 4/21 6:30pm and space is currently available. Please call to register!
Please! If you are interested in joining a class, sign up early! Classes are filling VERY quickly!
