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According to the Veterinary Pet Insurance group the top pet wounds are listed below. I am happy to add that co-founder Ernie, now 12 1/2 has not experienced two of the 10; eye traumas or snakebites. How does your pup measure up on the roster of pain?
The sad reality is that there are thousands of animals surrendered to shelters every year, and that reality has hit a whole new level as of September 2008. Petfinder.com, an on-line resource that works with nearly 12,000 shelters and animal-rescue groups, allows individuals to enter search criteria to find a new pet. After 12 years in business, Petfinder.com hit a record number of 301,939 animals available through their site. The site attributes this rise in animals available for adoption to several factors including, the current housing situation and more organizations seeing the benefit of having their animals “profiles” available on-line. The largest group of adoptable animals though Petfinder.com are dogs. So, if you are looking for a new furry friend, please check out Petfinder.com or go to your local shelter!
Worldwise Inc., of San Rafael, CA, is recalling approximately 223,000 SlyDog retractable dog leashes after receiving several reports of injuries, including facial cuts, a broken tooth, displaced eye lens and a bruised collar bone. The recalled leashes were sold through Dollar General Stores nationwide from September 2007 through August of this year. Consumers who have retractable leashes with a metal clasp are urged to stop using the product immediately. The SlyDog leash has a handle composed of a blue plastic case with a black plastic grip. Made of a black woven strap it measures approximately one-half inch in width. Consumers should return the leash to Worldwise Inc., for a full refund. For more information, contact Worldwise at 888-296-3907 or visit the company’s website at www.squareonesystem.com. The SlyDog retractable leashes without a plastic clasp are not included in this recall.
I received an email today from a subscriber who shared this very touching message. While she did not share who the original author was, I thought it was a worth sharing!
A Dog’s Purpose (from a 6-year-old’s perspective). Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound who was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn’t do anything for the dog and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure in their home. As we made arrangements, the owners informed me they thought it would be good for their six-year-old to observe the procedure feeling as though he might learn something from the experience.
The little boy seemed to accept the dogs transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. The boy, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ‘I know why.’ He said, ‘People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life — like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right? Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.
In some parts of the country the weather is turning cold, but it's a day at the beach down in Atlanta. Meet our furry friends from the south: Ella (11) and Louie (12), enjoying a day at the beach!
Would you like to see your pup's face in the spotlight? Send us a picture of Fido playing with his favorite toy. Each month we will feature a different dog at play. To be considered, please send a high resolution image to info@Toys4Tails.com, along with your dog's name, his favorite toy, your name, city & state.
The Animal Rescue Site wants you to help choose which eligible animal rescue organizations will receive special funds to help animals! Cast one vote every day for your favorite rescue. Eligible organizations with the most votes will receive grants!
Do you have an amazing shelter story to share? Does your local shelter have an event coming up that we need to know about? Send us an email at info@Toys4Tails.com, please include the shelter's name and location, website url, as well as your contact information.
According to Animal Wellness Magazine studies show that just like people, dogs are either right or left pawed. How do you tell? Check out which paw they shake or bat at toys with.
