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Bad Treats Have Killed 70 Fur Friends
January 16th, 2012 | 
Author: 70 FUR FRIENDS HAVE DIED
Fox News aired that 70 dogs have died as a result of eating chicken jerky treats made from chicken that has come from China.
“Kingdom Pets” brand from Costco is one of them. Also certain “Blue Buffalo” brand pet foods have a recall for the same thing.
Please pass the word and help make sure all your canine friends do not become one of these fatalities.
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A Dog is NOT a Present
"Boris" of K-9SuperHeroes.com
It’s that time of year when all of humanity is bustling about racking their brains trying to find the perfect Christmas present, and often this means a furry four-legged friend may be purchased for the wrong reasons and brought into a home before the humans have really considered whether or not they can make the commitment necessary to provide a forever, caring home for a new family member that requires a lot of attention.
The following story posted by the Illinois English Bulldog Rescue is a very sad reminder of how many of our best friends do not end up in a loving home with caring humans, and I hope that this story helps humans to think clearly and ask the right questions before making the wrong choices for those who only need our love and understanding.
“I died today. You got tired of me and took me to the shelter. They were overcrowded and I drew an unlucky number. I am in a black plastic bag in a landfill now. Some other puppy will get the barely used leash you left. My collar was dirty and too small, but the lady took it off before she sent me to the Rainbow Bridge .
Would I still be at home if I hadn’t chewed your shoe? I didn’t know what it was, but it was leather, and it was on the floor. I was just playing. You forgot to get puppy toys.
Would I still be at home if I had been housebroken? Rubbing my nose in what I did only made me ashamed that I had to go at all. There are books and obedience teachers that would have taught you how to teach me to go to the door.
Would I still be at home if I hadn’t brought fleas into the house? Without anti-flea medicine, I couldn’t get them off of me after you left me in the yard for days.
Would I still be at home if I hadn’t barked? I was only saying, “I’m scared, I’m lonely, I’m here, I’m here! I want to be your best friend.”
Would I still be at home if I had made you happy? Hitting me didn’t make me learn how.
Would I still be at home if you had taken the time to care for me and to teach manners to me?
You didn’t pay attention to me after the first week or so, but I spent all my time waiting for you to love me.
I died today.” – Love, Your Puppy
If you and your dog are having behavioral issues, the pound is not the answer.
Boris always says, “there are many dogs out there who need help with their humans.” Call Boris and his humans at K-9SuperHeroes.com Dog Whispering, so that they can take you beyond “training” and help you understand what your dog needs to be a happy member of your family.
Dog Tired
Dog Tired
“An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard; I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of. He calmly came over to me, I gave him a few pats on his head; he then followed me into my house, slowly walked down the hall, curled up in the corner and fell asleep. An hour later, he went to the door, and I let him out.
The next day he was back, greeted me in my yard, walked inside and resumed his spot in the hall and again slept for about an hour. This continued off and on for several weeks.
Curious I pinned a note to his collar, ‘I would like to find out who the owner of this wonderful sweet dog is and ask if you are aware that almost every afternoon your dog comes to my house for a nap.’
The next day he arrived for his nap, with a different note pinned to his collar, ‘He lives in a home with 6 children, 2 under the age of 3 and he’s trying to catch up on his sleep. Can I come with him tomorrow?’” – George Hammond
Two Border Collies Looking for New Home
Can you provide a loving home for Two Neutered Male Purebred Border Collies?
Beautiful, well trained, quiet males 5 and 6 years old, Purebreds with papers.
Available due to the passing away of their owner who was a single lady leaving no one to care for the dogs.
They can be seen at Chris and Sherry’s house at 4574 Gordon Point Drive. Please call: 250 477-7296
They already get along with Kia and Levi, our two border collies so we would be willing to share the exercising duties with our dogs on an on-going basis.
Preferable that they both go to the same home but if they were in the same neighbourhood that might be OK. They have just lost their owner so losing each other might not be advisable, at least in the short term.
Please contact Chris and Sherry (above) if you can provide a new home and lots of exercise for these boys.
Peace Rallies for Slaughtered Sleg Dogs
VANCOUVER — Rallies in Whistler and West Vancouver are planned this weekend so members of the public can gather and express their concern over the “execution-style” killing of 100 sled dogs in Whistler.
The slaughter happened after Howling Dog Tours, and its parent company Outdoor Adventures, decided to cull its herd last April after business dropped following the Olympics.
The first rally is scheduled for Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. in Whistler, while a second rally called Barking Mad is on Sunday in West Vancouver, also from noon to 2 p.m.
