You Know You Are Loved.

 

If every item of clothing has dog hair embedded in the fibers,

 

You are loved.

 

If you continually find bird seed in your shoes,

 

You are loved.

 

If kitty litter is tracked around your house.

 

You are loved.

 

(Yes you are loved but cats expect to worshiped too!)
 

If pet fur clings to your eyelashes.

Honor the love and trust you are giving by helping.

 

You are loved. Unconditionally.

 

 

 

BE THE CHANGE. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

 

 



 

 

What you Can do Today to Help Animals. BE THE CHANGE.

Our motto is:

BE THE CHANGE.  YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

 

 

What on small thing can you do today and every day to help animals?  It isn't a trick question.  I know I could list and list and list things you can do to make life better for animals.

 

But today and every day one thing you can do is find a charity, foundation, website that focuses on animal rights and care.  The Animal Rescue site routinely has a Shelter Challenge.  Based on votes shelters and rescue groups can be granted money or supplies. You can ask to be sent reminder emails every day for both the shelter challenge and the click to give food.

 

So easy and every click makes a difference.

 

 

BE THE CHANGE.  YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poisoning Your Cat or Dog? Be Aware.

Is your pet food poisoning your cat or dog? Be Aware. Make your own treats.

In my household we try to live cruelty free thus we are all, including the doggies, vegetarians. As a vegetarian I buy specialty food and thus most treats are eliminated.  Below I’ll list some treat alternatives.

If you buy commercial treats for your pets, dogs or cats, be vigilant. Check the labels, be aware of recalls or concerns about products.  Raise your awareness: here is one of the best places to start, http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/RecallsWithdrawals/default.htm .

 Here are some of the most recent recalls.

·         Joey’s Jerky Chicken Jerky Treats Recall (9/10/2013)
·         Purina One Beyond Dog Food Recall (8/30/2013)
·         Iams and Eukanuba Dog and Cat Food Recall (8/14/2013)
·         Dogswell Recalls Dog and Cat Jerky Treats (7/27/2013)

Personally I would recommend you buy no animal foods from China. Along with the moral and ethical reasons, the majority (the not all) of animal/pet product recalls originate in China.

The care you take in feeding treats involves more than just ‘meat’ products. There is another dog treat to worry about, sweet potato treats. The VIN (Veterinary Information Network) reports health issues related to sweet potato treats.  FDA tests have shown sweet potatos are contaminated with phorate, a highly toxic pesticide.  

Dogs are experiencing kidney problems that can lead to death. Symptoms appear within hours or days after the treat is ingested: increased thirst, increased urination, diarrhea, vomiting and lethargy.

If your pet becomes ill after eating a treat see your vet immediately. Brands of sweet potato snacks allegedly impacting pet health:
·         Canyon Creek Ranch

·         Dogswell Veggie Life
·         Beefeaters Yams

MAKE YOUR OWN TREATS

Sweet Potato Treats
Buy yams or sweet potatoes and wash well.

Slice thin pieces and arrange on a baking sheet.

Cook for 45 minutes at 300 degrees.

Allow to cool then seal in ziplock bags.

Other Treat options:

Cheese

Frozen Peas

Blueberries

Carrots

I will take natural peanut butter and put a thin coat on pieces of dry pet food for my dogs.

Baked Cheerios

¼ to 1/3 cup natural peanut butter

2 Cups cheerios (or honey nut cheerios – I haven’t tried them but I don’t see why not)

½ cup oat flour (buy in a store or put quick oats in a food processor)

1/3 cup vegetable oil

2 eggs

In a microwave safe bowl heat peanut butter for about 1 minute.

Add all ingredients to peanut butter and mix well.

Form firm, small balls with your hands.

Put on a prepared baking sheet.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Flours you can use: Durum, whole wheat, potato or rye flour. You can use all-purpose flour as well. 

Cheese Treats:

1 cup flour (see flours you can use)

½ cup evaporated milk

¼ cup grated cheddar

¼ cup parmesan (you can use Asiago but it has a higher moisture content and you need to offset with additional flour).

1 egg

Combine ingredients.

Form into small balls or roll dough and use dog bone cookie cutter.

Put on a prepared baking sheet.

Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

 

 

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Dog Rescue Organizations, NMDR - Be the Change. You Make A Difference.

National Mill Dog Rescue - NMDR - Saving dogs from puppy mills.

The inspiration for NMDR is Lily. An Italian Greyhound auctioned off by a puppy mill. On that day over 200 dogs were 'auctioned'.  A volunteer Teresa Strader came to help with the 29 Italian Greyhounds. She rescued Lily and made her part of the family.  For the last year and 1/2 of her life, Lily was loved.

Lily's story is not recent. But her story is compelling, heartbreaking and hopeful. The message is you can make a difference. Donate. Foster. Adopt. Educate. Do something. 

Watch the video below and say a prayer. Remember - Be the Change. You Make A Difference.

Sweet Lily had never been outside of a cage. Her mouth, both bottom and top was rotted from no vet care, no care.  

http://www.milldogrescue.org/

https://www.facebook.com/NationalMillDogRescue

'Harley to the Rescue, Harley's family works to raise money is a volunteer group committed to helping rescue mill dogs.  Harley is a mill dog survivor and a spokesdog on behalf of NMDR. 

https://www.facebook.com/harleyfreighttraintaylor/info

http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/harley-to-the-rescue/62126