One of my first blog posts was about laboratory animal testing. I invited everyone to join me in no longer buying products that have been tested on animals. I have been working towards this goal, and wanted to update you on some of the products I have tried. First of all, this subject has come to the forefront of my mind at this time because of two things, good and bad, … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2012
Giving Thanks
“What we are thankful for” by Kobi and company. Kobi: OK, Mommy says we has to tell what we are thankful for. I is most thankful for treats, and supper twice a day. Cricket, what is you most thankful for? Cricket: Oh! Treats and supper too! And my balls! Laying in front of the woodstove on the cold winter days! Sheba & Moses: Balls, yes!! And for … [Read more...]
Sweet Seniors
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. What could be better than to give a home to a pet that is less adoptable than others? The added bonus is that seniors make great pets. Win-win situation, I say. Dogs are considered seniors when they are in the last 25-30% of their lives. So this would vary by the size of the dog, but the average is considered 7 and older. For cats … [Read more...]
Our Golden Boy
I asked our cat, Conrad, if he would like to tell his story like his sister Samantha did. He was not interested. Conrad is very lazy. Perhaps he will have some comments later, if he ever climbs off the satellite TV box in our bedroom. That is his favorite spot, and if he is not there, he is probably up on the kitchen counter looking to be fed. That is his second favorite … [Read more...]
Let’s Put an End to Puppy Mills: Part 6/Enforcement of Animal Welfare Act
The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) is enforced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – specifically their Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). In May of 2010, the Office of the Inspector General of the USDA put out an audit report for APHIS – Animal Care Program – Inspection of Problematic Dealers. You can read that report for yourself, but I will … [Read more...]
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