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By Stacey Gonzalez
Oct. 1st marks the beginning of American Humane Association’s Adopt a Dog Month and a growing number of shelters across America are educating the public on the benefits of rescuing. Although adoption is the goal there are many ways in which concerned dog lovers can help out without adopting.
Adopting a dog from a shelter ensures that pet parents will get a healthy pet. This is just one of the many benefits that the Humane Society lists when it comes to rescued pets.
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Pet food recall: September 2014
Bravo Recalls Select Chicken and Turkey Pet
Foods Because of Possible Salmonella
Health Risk
ContactConsumer:
866-922-9222
PRESS RELEASE - September 26, 2014 - (Manchester, CT) Bravo of Manchester, CT is recalling select lots of Bravo Turkey and Chicken pet foods for dogs and cats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
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KONG® silent recall of dog treat has consumers questioning the brand's integrity
The Dog Food Advisor (DFA) has announced a recall of KONG® Aussie Sticks for dogs due to possible contamination with mould. Although the DFA reported the recall on Sept. 25 no release by the manufacturer of the product has been made available to the public.
The manufacturer of the chew treat JAKKS Pacific- based in Walnut, California- has yet to issue a release informing customers of specific details about where the product was sold such as store locations or online distribution. The recall of the KONG® Aussie Sticks appears to be a "silent recall."
The Dog Food Advisor (DFA) has announced a recall of KONG® Aussie Sticks for dogs due to possible contamination with mould. Although the DFA reported the recall on Sept. 25 no release by the manufacturer of the product has been made available to the public.
The manufacturer of the chew treat JAKKS Pacific- based in Walnut, California- has yet to issue a release informing customers of specific details about where the product was sold such as store locations or online distribution. The recall of the KONG® Aussie Sticks appears to be a "silent recall."
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Paris Hilton spends $13K on the world's smallest Pomeranian
By Stacey Gonzalez
*UPDATED*
Fashion icon, DJ and heiress Paris Hilton is well known for being a fan on small, tea-cup dogs. Her newest pet is Mr. Amazing- an adorable pup that is alleged to be the world’s smallest Pomeranian.
*UPDATED*
Fashion icon, DJ and heiress Paris Hilton is well known for being a fan on small, tea-cup dogs. Her newest pet is Mr. Amazing- an adorable pup that is alleged to be the world’s smallest Pomeranian.
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Pizza Hut in Australia under fire for promotion that offers free pet with pizza
Forget the salad- how about a side of hamster with your pizza? One Pizza Hut location in Mount Waverly, Australia (AUS) was offering just that for an unauthorized promotion. The location- just south east of Melbourne- came under fire Sept. 15 when a photo of the promotional sign went viral.
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By Stacey Gonzalez
Onrey’s life may have not started out on a happy note but
his new family are making sure that every day that he spends with them is full
of love and light. He won the dog lottery when he found his forever home and
has finally been given the life he deserves.
Onrey was about a year old when his family rescued him
from Rescue Farm in Spencer, Indiana on July 23, 2012. This Bichon Frise was
malnourished when he was discovered and brought to the shelter for
rehabilitation. Onrey had never been groomed and didn’t even know how to play
with a toy. His family taught him how to love and trust. They demonstrated to
him how to play and his heart began to open.
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Forget the salad- how about a side of hamster with your pizza? One Pizza Hut location in Mount Waverly, Australia (AUS) was offering just that for an unauthorized promotion. The location- just south east of Melbourne- came under fire Sept. 15 when a photo of the promotional sign went viral.
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Fashion icon, DJ and heiress Paris Hilton is well known for being a fan on small, tea-cup dogs. Her newest pet is Mr. Amazing- an adorable pup that is alleged to be the world’s smallest Pomeranian.
Hilton announced the arrival of Mr. Amazing via Instagram and according to a Sept. 12 report by TMZ the dog cost a pretty penny- $13,000 for the tiny Pom.
Joanne Pauze of Betty’s Tea Cup Yorkies in Calgary claimed to CBC that Hilton’s new dog is the smallest of its breed in the entire world. The dog is alleged to weigh 11.6 ounces and stands 2.5 inches tall.
“My baby just arrived! I am so in love!!!” Hilton posted to Instagram on Sept. 12.
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September is FEMA's National Preparedness Month: Learn how to prepare your pet for a natural disaster.
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FEMA advises public to prepare pets for natural disaster
American families may be prepared for a natural disaster but are their
pets ready? September is National Preparedness Month sponsored by the United
States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and
the organization is urging the public to prepare in advance for all types of
natural disasters.
“You should do the basics to prepare for hurricanes or any other type of
disaster – be informed, make a plan, build a kit and get involved,” FEMA Region
6 Administrator Tony Robinson said in a September 8 press release. “We
encourage you to take things one step further and make sure you are financially
ready too.”
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Join the next great social network for pet parents
Hey pet parents! I wanted to share this wonderful website with you. PetsPage.com is THE social network for pets and pet parents. Create a profile for yourself, your blog or your business. Connect with other pet parents and find veterinarians in your region. Read great pet articles and give your two cents. You can even create a profile for your pet. Check out Paws For Reaction on PetsPage.com
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Ontario SPCA asks for public's help while investigating three deceased dogs
The Ontario SPCA (OSPCA) is reaching out to the public for help in Elgin County, Ontario to locate the owner of three dogs found deceased and wrapped in plastic wrap.
"The OSPCA is urging anyone who may have information on who these dogs belonged to, or the owners themselves, to come forward and contact the Society," Senior Inspector Jennifer Bluhm said...
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Army National Guard's dog suspected stolen and still missing in Maryland. It is urgent that we share this with as many people as we can to bring this soldier dog home safe. Please read more and share.
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By Stacey Gonzalez
While some parents may be excited to send their kids back to school canine companions may not be so willing to lose the company. When summer's spent frolicking together are suddenly over and the kids start riding the bus again some dogs begin to suffer from a common ailment among pets in America.
In a September 3rd report by Sue Manning of The Associated Press, Dr. Nick Dodman of Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts states that nearly 20 per cent of the United States’ 80 million dogs suffer from separation anxiety.
It is something familiar to the many pet parents with full time jobs. However after months of companionship with the kids on summer break dogs get into a routine that is hard to break. This stress and anxiety can lead to destruction and bad behavior.
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Extraordinary pets!
Do you love your pet? Guess what- we love you for it! We are looking for pets to feature on Paws For Reaction! Is your pet worth a feature! TELL US WHY!
Thanks to some wonderful readers we have told the world about Nova the loving cat who helped her owner get over her grief. We shared the story of Teddy- a remarkable rescue dog given a second chance at a happy life. We were able to get Keira the rescue dog votes in a fantastic contest!
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Pet food recall: August 2014
Recall expanded: PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition Limited Recall Due to Metal Fragments
Contact:
Consumer:
1-800-305-5206
Press release - August 31, 2014 - At PEDIGREE®, we care about all dogs and their safety and well-being is extremely important to us, and to our mission – to make a Better World for Pets. For that reason, we have announced the extension of a previous voluntary recall of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food products due to the possible presence of foreign material. The voluntary recall still affects 22 bags shipped to Dollar General across four U.S. states, but it now is being expanded to 55-pound bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food products sold in Sam's Club in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
This recall is being expanded to Sam's Club in the U.S. because some of the affected production lot was originally said to be held in inventory but was instead released to consumers, which has necessitated the expansion of the recall. We are confident no other packages or retailers are affected by this recall.
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As the sun starts to set on the summer we pay tribute to the pets that have graced our lives by celebrating these pet related holidays and raising awareness for animal welfare.
This August has had its ups and downs
with a mix of tremendous storms and sticky-hot days keeping us forever on our
toes. But all storms aside, service dogs had a great month celebrating
International...
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By Stacey Gonzalez
A dog lost in the woods is a pet parent’s worst nightmare. Finding a lost pet can be difficult but imagine being far from home- unable to fight on the front lines to find your pet and bring her home safely.
That is what Specialist Jon Kenneth Walker- an aviation mechanic and service member in the Maryland Army National Guard- has endured. Jon’s dog Zara went missing on July 28th 2014 in Crownsville, Maryland while he was deployed in Kuwait. Now Jon is back home but still no sign of his girl Zara.
"I am currently back in the United States and got back just a few short days ago," Jon said in an August 19th correspondence. “I was activated to active duty and began my deployment last October and spent the majority of my time while deployed in Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan."
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By Stacey Gonzalez
August 13, 2014- The question in the tiny town of Cormorant, Minnesota isn't “who let the dogs out?” The question is who let the dogs in- to politics that is.
August 13, 2014- The question in the tiny town of Cormorant, Minnesota isn't “who let the dogs out?” The question is who let the dogs in- to politics that is.
Minnesota politics is not without other strange occurrences- 5-year old Bobby Tufts recently finishing up a two year turn as mayor of Dorset, Minnesota. However the public was shocked to find out that Cormorant residents had elected a dog as their first mayor.
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By Stacey Gonzalez
The question in the tiny town of Cormorant, Minnesota isn't “who let the dogs out?” The question is who let the dogs in- to politics that is.
Minnesota politics is not without other strange occurrences- 5-year old Bobby Tufts recently finished up a two year turn as mayor of Dorset, Minnesota. However the public was shocked to find out that Cormorant residents had elected a dog as their first mayor.
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#CatFact
Happy Caturday everyone!
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Adoptable of the Week: Eragon
Meet Eragon! Eragon is a courtesy
listing on Petfinder.com from the Friendly Giants Dog Rescue in Ottawa. Eragon
has been waiting a long time for the right forever home. He is a large,
adult nuetered Kuvasz who is very laid back and slow moving for the most part but can also
have fun and be energetic. Eragon comes with special needs but with a patient
and dedicated owner he would be a great pet. Eragon suffers from seasonal
allergies- like many dogs with white fur. He takes Evening Primrose every day
to try to prevent the urge to lick and chew his paws. Eragon is a true Kuvasz
to the core and would be best suited with a dominant owner who has experience
with large breed working dogs. Kuvasz are bred to guard their flock or home and
Eragon- like most Kuvasz- guards all sorts of things. Because of this he is not
suited for a home with young children and would flourish on a farm in a fenced in
area where he can guard his family. Eragon enjoys being groomed and doesn’t resist
when having his nails trimmed. He has an independent nature but still enjoys
affection and positive reinforcement training is a must with this dog. Eragon
needs the right person to take a chance on him and give him the structure and
care he so desperately desires.
If you are interested in learning more
about Eragon contact the Keshet Rescue at dmoffat@keshetinc.com
or call 613-822-7266. Click here to view Eragon’s page on Petfinder.com
Wugadog toys modeled after real life dogs are expanding the line and giving back
By Stacey McIntyre-Gonzalez
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It was an age old question that has plagued men
for decades; furrowing the brow and inducing the sweat as they desperately try to
find the answer in time.
“What do I get my wife for her birthday?”
Darrin Wilson was one of those men struggling
to find that perfect birthday surprise for his wife Janet. While contemplating
the question he looked over at their dog Angus- a mini Boston terrier rescue-
and it just clicked. Darrin decided to make a toy that looked just like Angus
and give it to Janet for her birthday. He had no idea that a loving gesture
would touch both of their lives in such an unforeseen and wonderful way.
Darrin made the Boston terrier in the downward
dog pose- a tribute to Angus’ favorite stretching position. He branded the toy Wugadog gave it to Janet and she absolutely
adored her custom made Angus toy.
“I opened the box and saw that the toy was in
the downward dog position and I laughed. I knew that it was Angus right away and
wanted to show it to everyone,” Janet said in a correspondence.
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