YesBiscuit!

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35360204372950016182009-12-29T08:52:59.512-05:00YesBiscuit!Shining a light on the plight of pets in Southern shelters, advocating for no-kill, pitbulls, home prepared pet food; exposing the terrible truth about PETA and other pet slaughterhouses; taking on the false and dangerous claims made by the pet food industry; generally standing up and jumping around in the Status Quo boat.YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.comBlogger549125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-73199022845907791112009-12-28T15:55:00.000-05:002009-12-28T15:55:58.225-05:00When Will We Achieve No Kill?

I received as a Christmas gift the book Disposable Animals - Ending the Tragedy of Throwaway Pets by Craig Brestrup. I've only just started it but already I've come across a concept I wanted to discuss regarding who is to blame for the killing of shelter pets. So pull your chairs in a circle book club members, turn to page 17 and read along with me:"The truly guilty, being the source of the

YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-27512961005197344772009-12-26T11:15:00.004-05:002009-12-26T11:26:05.911-05:00Lying about No Kill on the Web: A Tutorial

How to spread myths about no kill shelters on the internet:Compile a list of the most common lies spread by those opposed to the no kill movementTurn around and list them as factsFrame your article as if you are "dispelling some myths" when you are actually perpetuating them.Voila - Mission Accomplished!Truth.

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Wiki entry

YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-78280207437309607312009-12-24T11:07:00.003-05:002009-12-24T11:18:29.802-05:00Hector Rules

Hector, a rescued Pitbull formerly owned by that courageous hero Michael Vick, visited school kids in MN this week to help educate them about the breed. The article doesn't tell a whole lot but the accompanying photo is worth a thousand words. Maybe next week, Hector can teach the Eagles about real courage.

YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-4426248968132291332009-12-24T10:01:00.001-05:002009-12-24T10:08:21.114-05:00If Only in My Dreams

I hope one Christmas to be thinking about all the shelter pets in this country who are waiting for their future families to find them because we don't kill homeless pets anymore, we adopt them out. But that won't be this year. From North Carolina:When Brunswick County Health Department officials began considering whether to buy a new gas chamber to euthanize animals the county couldn't adopt,

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Article on the visit here

YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-43162025183661602172009-12-22T11:16:00.000-05:002009-12-22T11:17:40.939-05:00Pet Gifts: All I Want for Christmas is You

In my morning reading, I came across a Veterinarian offering a list of Christmas gifts for pets and astonishingly, there's more than one that involves giving money to Veterinarians. There's also the obligatory taboo on "people food" which is a pet peeve of mine. There is no such thing as "people food". There is food. We all eat it.At any rate, I offer my own list as an alternative:Bring your

YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-13915378764128950302009-12-21T08:44:00.000-05:002009-12-21T08:45:08.652-05:00Treats on the Internets

The No Kill Advocacy Center honors six no kill advocates with the Henry Bergh Leadership AwardFollow-up: The NY woman accused of torturing pets to death with her kids and charged with misdemeanors is now likely to be indicted on felony charges and as such, is being held on $100,000 bailOh, South Carolina!Sad story in TX of the killing of an emotional support dog who belonged to a war hero - as

YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-67058362468306324952009-12-19T10:11:00.001-05:002009-12-19T10:14:28.952-05:00No Kill Action Alert for MN Residents

From my inbox, sent by the Animal Ark Online Community:Following a report that the Animal Humane Society is violating Minnesota law by failing to hold all stray animals for the required 5 day period, Minnesota residents are being asked to contact members of their city councils to demand they enforce the law. The Animal Humane Society contracts with nearly 2 dozen cities in and around the Twin

YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-53688633007082287772009-12-18T12:43:00.003-05:002009-12-18T12:55:38.279-05:00Chicago Police Officer Charged with Animal Cruelty

Richard Kleinpass, a Chicago police officer, is being charged with seven counts of cruelty to animals after authorities seized five dogs and two birds from his weekend home:[Kleinpass] called the charges against him an overreaction. The animals were safe and secure, he said.Safe and secure in urine and feces apparently:"I've never smelled anything like it," [investigating officer Joe] Manges said

YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-31808511300642521022009-12-17T10:29:00.000-05:002009-12-17T10:30:11.013-05:00Danville Area Humane Society Kills Pets, Wants More

Do you read/watch interviews and want to butt in to the conversation and question the answers given by the interviewee instead of just letting them slide? I do. This is possibly why Larry King never calls me back.Michael Markarian, President of the Humane Society Legislative Fund has an interview posted on his blog with Paulette Dean, shelter director for the Danville Area Humane Society (DAHS)

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You gotta have FaithA USDA licensed exotic pets warehouse in TX was raided by authorities this week, more than 20,000 animals seizedBo steals the show as he shows off his training during Oprah's visit to the White HouseArticle on TNR in IL and another on an effort to neuter feral cats in the UK and put them to work as critter control on farmsSmall study indicates no difference in how much owners

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Thank you to reader Valerie for pointing me to the Georgia Voters for Animal Welfare (GVAW) Survey of Animal Services in Georgia. The purpose of the survey was to obtain statistics from shelters and make the results available to the public. Valerie has posted the report in full on her blog. I will post some excerpts.The main challenge to the collection of data was apparent apathy or refusal to

YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-86656649106110286372009-12-13T10:50:00.004-05:002009-12-13T11:10:32.783-05:00SC: Robbers Steal Kids' Presents and Pet

Do not pass go, do not collect $200, just go straight to hell:Amanda Henderson did not weep when she talked about the items someone took from her home, including the Christmas gifts she had purchased for her 13-year-old son.But she wept when she talked about the 2-year-old family dog, a pit bull named Mala, the thieves had taken along with everything else.Now what makes Mala so special, above and

YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-28736923882885612672009-12-12T08:53:00.000-05:002009-12-12T08:53:46.364-05:00Food Porn, Part Five

Thank you to reader Jess who turned me on to this addicting page on the historical feeding of Hounds. Lots of great excerpts to read from various sources and I will include a few.From Stonehenge on the Dog (published 1887):If Indian meal [corn meal] is employed, it must be mixed with water or broth while cold, and then boiled for at least an hour, stirring it occasionally to prevent burning. If

YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-82610437050254829172009-12-11T19:32:00.001-05:002009-12-11T19:35:00.189-05:00Pig Ears and Cow Hooves Recalled

Due to possible Salmonella contamination:The recall includes all pig ear products packaged under the brand names Doggie Delight, Pork Tasteez and Pet Carousel. The affected beef hooves were packaged under the brand names Choo Hooves, Dentley's, Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel. All of the recalled products were distributed nationwide in both bulk and retail packaging for sale in pet food and

YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-67965905870593534272009-12-11T10:42:00.004-05:002009-12-11T11:17:54.081-05:00Carrie Underwood Donates $200,000 to HSUS

What will Carrie Underwood's $200k be spent on?It could almost cover the annual salary of HSUS' CEO/President ($207,000 per 2008 tax return) or could likely cover the salaries of either the Executive VP of Operations ($191,850 per 2008 tax return) or the Senior VP, International Prog. ($190,900 per 2008 tax return).Unfortunately, Carrie Underwood's donation will fall well short of covering some

YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-14142583770163893652009-12-11T08:36:00.004-05:002009-12-11T09:17:19.420-05:00Chit Chat

Random ramblings...I watched the US premiere of the BBC documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed last night. Did you? What did you think? I began coveting Cavaliers when I got to know one who boarded at the vet clinic where I worked 20 years ago. I've never met one since that seemed to be anything less than perfectly lovely. Unfortunately the health problems plaguing the breed have kept me away.

YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-64476488048160864922009-12-10T10:56:00.005-05:002009-12-10T11:34:41.167-05:00VA: Beagle Shot and Killed by Animal Control Officer

I have a 10 year old Beagle. She is a great pet. Luckily we don't live in Chesterfield, VA:Chesterfield police say an Animal Control officer was in the area and in the middle of putting a pit bull in his truck when Clifford [10 year old Beagle] came up to the officer. Davis [the Beagle's owner] said her dog has never bit a person or an animal. But Chesterfield Police Captain Steve Neal said

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Pedigree Dogs Exposed will be aired in the US for the first time tonight on BBC America channel. Check your local listings.

YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-48983583073457658302009-12-10T08:39:00.002-05:002009-12-10T08:46:58.443-05:00"Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved."

If you've ever loved a dog, or a kid, you should read this story from the Dogkisser blog.Title from Eugene O'Neill.

YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-77332988067001548832009-12-09T11:57:00.001-05:002009-12-09T11:58:48.865-05:00Treats on the Internets

From the FDA: Pet Health & Safety widget for your siteStudy finds turmeric and pepper compounds helpful in fighting cancerGiant tortoise dies at French zoo, he was 146.WI Greyhounds in need of homes due to racetrack closing will not be killed, contrary to online rumorsSome legal rulings in the ongoing battle over the BBC documentary Pedigree Dogs ExposedInterview with the author of the book

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You guys! Oh my god you guys! I heard from Brent that over on the Wayne's World blog, Wayne posted a note that he was passing around Mrs. Pigglewiggle's class in 4th period. And in that note, he says that Marcie has a big butt - AHAHAHA! I mean, he doesn't actually say Marcie by name, in case Mrs. Pigglewiggle would have gotten hold of the note you know, but it's totes obvious he's talking

YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-65060078200019488242009-12-07T11:32:00.002-05:002009-12-07T11:42:00.932-05:00Beef Recall Due to Salmonella

From CNN:Beef Packers Inc., based in Fresno, California, recalled 22,723 pounds of ground beef products produced on September 23, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said in a statement. The labels on the beef include the establishment number "EST. 31913," the agency said. The beef was repackaged at a distribution plant in Arizona, then sold under different

YesBiscuit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536020437295001618.post-61130903405763339442009-12-06T11:45:00.009-05:002009-12-06T12:23:34.956-05:00No Kill Gift Giving: Outside the Box

My local no kill shelter, Animal Protection League of SC, has a wonderful gift idea for the pet loving friends and family on your Christmas list. From their newsletter:Honor Loved Ones This Holiday Season with a Black Pearl Gift Make a donation in someone’s honor or memory, and we will send your gift for you. The APL holiday sponsorship program is focusing once again this year on our Black

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