May 26, 2007
Carnival of the Dogs
(Most) Of The Gang Is All Here!
Ebby and Angel and Jackie and Thalia
Yum!
Out and About
Happy Memorial Day!
May 18, 2007
Carnival of the Dogs
This week's Carnival is dedicated to:
Please stop by and say "hi" to her parents and read about this wonderful family member
Yeah, Max! (One brave determined pup!)
Mariah's Turn!
Playing Fetch with Mariah in the Backyard
Kyan Enjoying The Outdoors
Adventuring
Letter from Senator Durbin
Thank you so much for your support of my efforts in Congress to clean up the food supply. I know how important this issue is to you -- for companion animals and humans alike -- and your strong support is clearly making a difference in Washington.Last week, the Senate passed important legislation to overhaul the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As part of that bill, the Senate agreed to an amendment I offered to address many of the food safety problems that have become all too apparent over these past few weeks.
My amendment will do several important things:
* Create an early warning system for all food products -- including pet food -- so we can identify potential food contamination problems much earlier and provide accessible product recall lists directly on the FDA website
* Establish uniform standards, inspection processes, and better labeling of pet food -- replacing today's voluntary guidelines that manufacturers and individual states can choose to ignore
* Improve the FDA's ability to regulate imported food products -- to deal with problems like the recent contaminated wheat gluten and rice protein shipments from China
The new FDA legislation will make a difference -- but equally important is continuing to push the FDA to take their responsibility as guardians of our food supply seriously.
That's why I hope you'll invite your friends and family to join you, me, and thousands of other Americans, urging the FDA to step up their vigilance of our food supply -- for companion animals and humans alike.
Thank you so much for your continued support on this critical issue!
Sincerely,
Dick Durbin
U.S. Senator
Thanks to everyone who wrote!
May 11, 2007
Carnival of The Dogs
and Another article about George
Many thanks to Ian, Sasha and Dexter's Dad, for passing this story about this wonderful dog along to us.
Indoors and Out!
Who Me? And Laying Claim!
Yes, They Are! *G*
Happy Anniversary Jacqueline!!
and
Checkin' Things out
Jackie and Angel Go For A Walk In The New 'hood
Have You Considered Your Pets?
** I've actually had this conversation with people. A friend and co-worker passed away suddenly a few years back and myself and another friend and co-worker took custody of his dog and cat. It really is something to be considered, in particular if you don't have family members who would want your pets and you might want to consider some type of compensation for continued care of the pets. My friend who took my other friend's dog ended up with a very hefty vet bill a few years ago. I took up a collection at work and it helped a bit, but it would have been easier on him had some plans been made in the event of this sad and untimely passing.
The ASPCA is asking all pet lovers to please post the following banner to keep awareness out there about the pet food recalls, the recalls have now been extended to pet food supplements. The html for the banner may be found at -
ASPCA
My apologies for not getting all the entries up last week, but a finger injury and a trip to the ER got in the way! Back to the Dr this morning for a "looksee". Thanks!
May 3, 2007
Carnival of the Dogs
Hero Dog
Hero dog: Saves man from drowning in NY lake
Can We Come In Now????
A Little More Off The Top?
News
Humane Society to NFL: Punish dog fighters