Oh Dog! While we recover from our forced incarceration, I thought I’d share with you another one of my previous posts.
Today I thought I’d remind ya of just how cool I really am….. not that I thought you’d forgotten.
Bad to the Bone!
May 25, 2012
poetry animal, Bad to the Bone, dog, pet, poem, poetry, thorogood 23 Comments
My Meet-up with Natura
May 24, 2012
Product Reviews Freemont Nebraska, holistic, Natura, natural pet food, Omaha Nebraska, plant tour 42 Comments
Jen here. Rumpy’s agreed to let me take over.
So today I am flying home from Omaha, Nebraska, after going out to meet the folks at Natura Pet Company and to tour their plant.
from rescueleague.org
Natura was started in 1992 by John and Ann Rademakers and Peter Atkins. Their desire was to make healthy food for dogs and cats.
In 2010 the company was sold to Proctor and Gamble. The manufacturing process and the product ingredients were not changed, though improvements have been made to the plant.
Also, the Innova brand is introducing some new changes to their line of products. The potatoes and rice are out, and whole grains are in (they don’t use corn, wheat or soy). Sounds pretty good, huh? These new changes in ingredients will begin in July and should begin showing up in stores in August.
Now I’m sure what you REALLY want to know is why I was asked to do this. Well, duh! Isn’t it obvious? It’s because of you!
I was told they have access to data on blog readership, and you guys are in their target demographic. Which is cool, but I don’t think I’m a part of that demographic. The Natura folks are good people and they do have partnerships with animal rescue groups. But I didn’t hear alot of talk about supporting animal welfare issues while I was there. That disappointed me.
Anyway, later I’m going to tell you about the what I saw and learned while there.
But today my priority is to get home and get some rest- and pray June Buggie didn’t pee on my pillow.
Wordless Wednesday- Aunt and Uncles
May 23, 2012
Wordless Wednesday animals, cats, cute, pets, Wordless Wednesday 32 Comments
Mozart- had to take from outside the window- it was the only way I could get close to him.
Homer was grown and injured when he showed up. He’s now neutered and knows all the cat-friendly families on the street.
Jen asked her mom if she could take in this kitty and she did. 
These are the kitties that live with Jen’s mom.
I sure hope she takes some pics of her dad’s animal family… it includes dogs! woo woo woo!
I Want YOU to Take Action!
May 22, 2012
June Buggie Rants! animals, breeders, Dept of Agrigulture, Dogs, puppy mill, USDA 50 Comments
MEOW! My name is June Buggie, and I have something to say.
If you live in the US, please read this carefully!
The FDA has proposed a rule stating that breeders who sell over the Internet must be licensed and inspected under the Animal Welfare Act. Right now they have NO regulation.
I guess it goes without saying there’s alot of opposition to this rule.
But YOU can help regulate the sale of puppy mills dogs by contacting the US Dept. of Agriculture and letting them know you support this proposed rule change.
You can write the USDA here:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, DC 20250
You can call them at: (202) 720-2791
Or you can go to the Humane Society web site and fill out their automated form letter.
PLEASE take this step to improve conditions for puppy mill dogs. Is it the solution? No, but it is a start.
And thanks.
MEOW!
Advice From Dear DeDe!
May 20, 2012
pets animal rescue, animals, cats, cross-posting, Dear DeDe, Dogs, pets 54 Comments
Oh Dog! Do you know what day it is?
That’s right! It’s Dear DeDe Day! YAY!!!!!
Today I have some advice for all you wonderful people that post and cross-post pictures of animals in need of placement.
PLEASE stop all the negative comments about the people that surrendered the animal.
Why? Because those comments leave a bad taste in the mouths of people who might otherwise be able to help you find placement for that animal.
Ask yourself this: If I went shopping for a used car and the salesperson talked bad about the previous owner, would I want to buy that car?
Oh, but this is different! This is a living creature!
Is it really so different?
How many people have you heard say they prefer to get an animal from a breeder because of the potential baggage rescue animals carry?
And where do you think they get that idea? Maybe one place they get that idea is from us.
There are lots of good people out there working hard to get animals physically and mentally healthy for forever homes.
Let’s don’t plant seeds of doubt about those animals by saying bad things about the previous owner. Even if it’s true.
We need to convince people that rescue animals make great pets. That’s the only chance we have to stop the demand that keeps puppy mills in business.
The Legend of Dogs
May 19, 2012
pets animals, cats, Dogs, legends 62 Comments
Once upon a time dogs ruled the world. Things made sense. And the world was just.
But along came humans with their belly rubs and chin scritches, and they made themselves indispensable to dogs.
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In gratitude, and despite the warning of cats, dogs bestowed humans with great power- power the humans let go to their heads.
Next thing ya know, humans are fighting among themselves over who’s greater, who’s more powerful, and who’s right.
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As a consequence, dogs were charged with righting their mistake. So they decided to assume the role of Man’s Best Friend to try to convince humans of the foolishness of their ways.
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And lest they enjoy the belly rubs and chin scritches so much that they forget their mission, cats came along to remind them of how inconsequential humans can be.
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Rap Cat!
May 18, 2012
pets animals, cats, humor, Rap Cat 27 Comments
Oh Dog! Do we have a surprise for you today!
So I was messing around on Facebook last night and I came across this video.
It was so funny I was howling!
Ya just GOTTA check this out!
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Or in case this embed messes up too, here’s a link here.
I just hope June Buggie doesn’t get any ideas!
The Way Dogs See Things
May 17, 2012
poetry animals, dog philosophy, Dogs, poem, poetry 23 Comments
Oh Dog! Things are kinda hectic around here!
So while we’re working hard, how about your check out this blast from the past and find out what like would be like If Humans were Like Dogs.
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And if you want to find out how to prevent the barrage of emails (for wordpress bloggers), Titabuds has the answer!
Wordless Wednesday- Featuring DeDe!
May 16, 2012
Wordless Wednesday animal, Dear DeDe, dog, pet, Wordless Wednesday 53 Comments
June Buggie Rants!
May 15, 2012
June Buggie Rants! animal rescue, animals, exotic birds, HSUS, Wings Over the Rainbow 36 Comments
MEOW! My name is June Buggie and I have something to say.
Ohio. 140 exotic birds. Noxious air. Filthy, cramped conditions.
Complaints are made. A search warrant is obtained. The birds are removed.
The rescue group members complain, and vow to fight.
Now since this was Ohio, I’m sure there had to be alot to happen before that search warrant was obtained (remember, this state just gave back the surviving animals to the widow of the guy that caused the Zanesville Massacre).
So it bothers me when people automatically assume that if the Humane Society was involved, the rescue group MUST be the victim.
I don’t believe that any of them harbored ill will toward those animals, but it’s easy to get over your head.
I can’t begin to tell you how Jen has fought the urge to scoop up those little feral kittens and bring them inside, especially when there was no one else able to take them in.
It’s a struggle, and a painful one. A struggle that each of us needs to wrestle with. But it’s hard to do.
I challenge you to consider the following:
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I think it’s time to take a hard look at what we call rescue today. Keeping animals alive is not enough. There has to be a quality of life too.
I think it’s time to face the truth that until we stop the breeder mills from over-populating us with dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and any other creature humans seem to want to keep as “pets,” the best rescuers can ever hope to do is put band-aids on bullet wounds.
And I think it’s time to stop making animal rescue about what people want, and make it about what is truly best for the animals.
MEOW.
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LINKS:
Humane Society Raid Rescues 100 Parrots (WDTN.com)
Rescue Founder to Fight Closure (Dayton Daily News)
Press release from HSUS about the rescue operation
About Bird Rescue, Placement & Sanctuary Organizations (Avian Welfare Resource Center)
Wings Over the Rainbow Facebook Page (the group whose birds were seized)
