animal rescuers - resources - support

Diavolo · 07-02-2011, 06:48 PM

I went on a minor hiatus while I was training and then riding the AIDS/Lifecycle. I'm home and son of a gun if they didn't come up with a dog for me to pull. This guy is a 100 pounds of awesome. Literally. He's got a heart as big as all out doors and a calm gentle demeanor. Rita is teaching him the ropes, i.e. it's ok for me to sniff your butt but you must never ever sniff my butt. I named him Stormin' Norman because I name them all after Generals.

EmpressM · 07-11-2011, 01:02 AM

I recently rescued two guinea pigs from the TRASH! Yes, you're eyes aren't deceiving you, I said trash.

Several weeks ago, my dog Domino and I were on our daily walk and passed by a house a few down from ours. It was heavy trash day for our neighborhood and there's was a large pile in front of this house. Domino suddenly starts barking like crazy, which isn't his usual behavior. About that time I notice a cage and something moving inside it.

So with a little apprehension that it might be a wild animal rooting through trash, I summoned up my courage and peeked in. I live in Texas and even that early in the morning it's still above 90 degrees F. Imagine my anger when I realized my neighbors had thrown their pets away! They had no food or water and were broiling in the heat, poor things!

I marched up to the door and knocked, fully intent on giving these people a piece of my mind, only to realize the house was empty! These evil people threw these little guys away and moved without even a second thought!

I immediately scooped up the cage and headed home. After a call to my brother who is a vet in Houston, I had an appointment with a vet experienced with guinea pigs in Dallas. Other than being a little overheated and dehydrated the little critters were fine! After some water, hay, and fresh veggies they perked right up, and after grilling the vet about guinea pig care, I took them home.

The next day I did some research to find a suitable habitat and supplies as the cage they were in was way too small. The kicker of all this is, Dallas has a guinea pig rescue where these people could have easily taken these animals if they were no longer able to keep them! Arrrrrgh!

The GP rescue, Texas Rustler, also has a non profit store with everything needed to properly care for guinea pigs and the people there were very helpful in getting me set up. And that's how the furry piggies came to live with Me and Domino!

While I am a total animal lover, guinea pigs are not my typical pet of choice. However, I've grown quite fond of the funny little critters! They are very vocal and fun to watch popcorning and playing together in their new home!

Thank goodness my little Domino let me know they were there!

Tommi · 07-29-2011, 07:40 PM

NestlÃ© Purina PetCare
www.purina.com

St. Louis, Missouri, July 29, 2011

Nestlé Purina Recalls Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk

Pets with Salmonella infections may exhibit decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If you pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian

The product was distributed to customers located in California, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin, who may have further distributed the product to other states.

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 3.5- and 7-pound bags of its Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food from a single production run and shipped to customers in 12 states. This is being done because some bags of the product have been found to be contaminated with Salmonella. Only Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food with both the “Best By” date and the production code shown are included in this voluntary recall:

Product Name Bag “Best By” Date & Bag UPC
Size Production Code* Code

Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ 3.5 lb. MAY 2012 03341084 17800 01885

Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ 3.5 lb. MAY 2012 03351084 17800 01885

Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ 7 lb. MAY 2012 03341084 17800 01887

Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ 7 lb. MAY 2012 03351084 17800 01887

*”Best By” Date and Production Code are found on the back or bottom of the bag.

No additional Purina cat or dog products are involved in this voluntary recall. No other Purina ONE brand products are involved. Only Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ brand products which match the “Best By” dates and production code above are included in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food products with these specific “Best By” Date and Production Codes should discontinue feeding the product and discard it.

Salmonella can affect animals eating the product, and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated products. People handling contaminated dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company became aware of the contamination as a result of samples that had been collected in several retail stores.

At Nestlé Purina PetCare, the safety and efficacy of our products are our top priority. We apologize for any inconvenience due to this voluntary recall. For further information or to obtain a product refund, please call NPPC toll-free at 1-800-982-6559 or visit www.purina.com .
Consumer Contact: Nestlé Purina PetCare Office of Consumer Affairs: 1-800-982-6559
Media Contact: Keith Schopp – 314-982-2577

CHECKERBOARD SQUARE
ST. LOUIS, MO 63164-0001, USA
TEL. 314 982 1000
FAX 314 982 2752

Diavolo · 08-03-2011, 10:30 PM

It was a rough day at the Farm today. I had to let Ike go. He was a great dog in his own quirky little way. I'm really going to miss that dog. The house is empty without him.

Glenn · 12-01-2011, 07:06 AM

Anyone who is low-income living in Illinois or NW Indiana can now have any cat fixed for only $20.00 via Calumet SNAP-1-708-755-1110.

SoNotHer · 12-01-2011, 08:53 AM

Great thread, and I'm subscribing.

In NW Indiana, Anderson's Feline Reduction Center in Beverly Shores is also a fine resource.

Dr. Anderson at the Anderson Feline Population Reduction Center works with both owned cats, and feral/stray cats. All cats are $50, and this fee includes the surgery itself, a pain shot, a rabies vaccination, treatment for visible parasites (ear mites, worms, fleas), a dose of Revolution, a shot of penicillin,and a physical exam; other vaccinations or testing is additional. The clinic operates on Saturdays, and is cash only. Dr. Anderson’s is a low-cost, high-volume spay/neuter clinic, and does not provide other veterinary services.

12 US Highway 12, Beverly Shores, Indiana. (219).861.9006

Daddislilgrrl · 03-09-2012, 10:01 AM

Hi y'all! I'm Daddislilgrrl, and we run Andrews Rescue and Foster Care. We rescue small breed dogs from animal control offices, and we bring them home, get them vetted, housebreak them and crate train them. They go to their new home with their crate and we adopt all over the country if there's an exceptional home

To see who we have available, go to www.petfinder.com and seach for dogs in Andrews TX.

Hugs,
Daddislilgrrl

07-11-2011, 01:02 AM	#2
EmpressM Member How Do You Identify?: human Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: texas Posts: 243 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 925 Thanked 630 Times in 180 Posts Rep Power: 9170942	People can be sooooo cruel! I recently rescued two guinea pigs from the TRASH! Yes, you're eyes aren't deceiving you, I said trash. Several weeks ago, my dog Domino and I were on our daily walk and passed by a house a few down from ours. It was heavy trash day for our neighborhood and there's was a large pile in front of this house. Domino suddenly starts barking like crazy, which isn't his usual behavior. About that time I notice a cage and something moving inside it. So with a little apprehension that it might be a wild animal rooting through trash, I summoned up my courage and peeked in. I live in Texas and even that early in the morning it's still above 90 degrees F. Imagine my anger when I realized my neighbors had thrown their pets away! They had no food or water and were broiling in the heat, poor things! I marched up to the door and knocked, fully intent on giving these people a piece of my mind, only to realize the house was empty! These evil people threw these little guys away and moved without even a second thought! I immediately scooped up the cage and headed home. After a call to my brother who is a vet in Houston, I had an appointment with a vet experienced with guinea pigs in Dallas. Other than being a little overheated and dehydrated the little critters were fine! After some water, hay, and fresh veggies they perked right up, and after grilling the vet about guinea pig care, I took them home. The next day I did some research to find a suitable habitat and supplies as the cage they were in was way too small. The kicker of all this is, Dallas has a guinea pig rescue where these people could have easily taken these animals if they were no longer able to keep them! Arrrrrgh! The GP rescue, Texas Rustler, also has a non profit store with everything needed to properly care for guinea pigs and the people there were very helpful in getting me set up. And that's how the furry piggies came to live with Me and Domino! While I am a total animal lover, guinea pigs are not my typical pet of choice. However, I've grown quite fond of the funny little critters! They are very vocal and fun to watch popcorning and playing together in their new home! Thank goodness my little Domino let me know they were there! __________________ I'm not going to change the way I look or the way I feel to conform to anything. I've always been a freak. So I've been a freak all my life and I have to live with that, you know. I'm one of those people. ~John Lennon

07-29-2011, 07:40 PM	#3
Tommi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Usually "Hello" Relationship Status: Married and Bound to Tommi's kaijira (Ts_kaijira ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Suthun.... California that is. Across the ridge from Laguna Beach. Posts: 8,151 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,621 Thanked 21,338 Times in 5,970 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	Purina Cat Food recall: Potential Health Risk to Animals and Humans NestlÃ© Purina PetCare www.purina.com St. Louis, Missouri, July 29, 2011 Nestlé Purina Recalls Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk Pets with Salmonella infections may exhibit decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If you pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian The product was distributed to customers located in California, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin, who may have further distributed the product to other states. Nestlé Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 3.5- and 7-pound bags of its Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food from a single production run and shipped to customers in 12 states. This is being done because some bags of the product have been found to be contaminated with Salmonella. Only Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food with both the “Best By” date and the production code shown are included in this voluntary recall: Product Name Bag “Best By” Date & Bag UPC Size Production Code* Code Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ 3.5 lb. MAY 2012 03341084 17800 01885 Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ 3.5 lb. MAY 2012 03351084 17800 01885 Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ 7 lb. MAY 2012 03341084 17800 01887 Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ 7 lb. MAY 2012 03351084 17800 01887 *”Best By” Date and Production Code are found on the back or bottom of the bag. No additional Purina cat or dog products are involved in this voluntary recall. No other Purina ONE brand products are involved. Only Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ brand products which match the “Best By” dates and production code above are included in this recall. Consumers who have purchased Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food products with these specific “Best By” Date and Production Codes should discontinue feeding the product and discard it. Salmonella can affect animals eating the product, and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated products. People handling contaminated dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers. Nestlé Purina PetCare Company became aware of the contamination as a result of samples that had been collected in several retail stores. At Nestlé Purina PetCare, the safety and efficacy of our products are our top priority. We apologize for any inconvenience due to this voluntary recall. For further information or to obtain a product refund, please call NPPC toll-free at 1-800-982-6559 or visit www.purina.com . Consumer Contact: Nestlé Purina PetCare Office of Consumer Affairs: 1-800-982-6559 Media Contact: Keith Schopp – 314-982-2577 CHECKERBOARD SQUARE ST. LOUIS, MO 63164-0001, USA TEL. 314 982 1000 FAX 314 982 2752

07-02-2011, 06:48 PM	#1
Diavolo Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wine Cellar Posts: 163 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 130 Thanked 433 Times in 117 Posts Rep Power: 3304129	I went on a minor hiatus while I was training and then riding the AIDS/Lifecycle. I'm home and son of a gun if they didn't come up with a dog for me to pull. This guy is a 100 pounds of awesome. Literally. He's got a heart as big as all out doors and a calm gentle demeanor. Rita is teaching him the ropes, i.e. it's ok for me to sniff your butt but you must never ever sniff my butt. I named him Stormin' Norman because I name them all after Generals.

08-03-2011, 10:30 PM	#4
Diavolo Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wine Cellar Posts: 163 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 130 Thanked 433 Times in 117 Posts Rep Power: 3304129	It was a rough day at the Farm today. I had to let Ike go. He was a great dog in his own quirky little way. I'm really going to miss that dog. The house is empty without him.

12-01-2011, 07:06 AM	#5
Glenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Ol butch bones. Preferred Pronoun?: Old thing Relationship Status: Too old to play. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: :rolleyes: Posts: 1,547 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,602 Thanked 3,729 Times in 1,095 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Anyone who is low-income living in Illinois or NW Indiana can now have any cat fixed for only $20.00 via Calumet SNAP-1-708-755-1110.

12-01-2011, 08:53 AM	#6
SoNotHer Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Professional Sandbagger and Jenga Zumba Instructor Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: In the master control room of my world domination dreams Posts: 2,811 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 4,734 Times in 1,409 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Great thread, and I'm subscribing. In NW Indiana, Anderson's Feline Reduction Center in Beverly Shores is also a fine resource. Dr. Anderson at the Anderson Feline Population Reduction Center works with both owned cats, and feral/stray cats. All cats are $50, and this fee includes the surgery itself, a pain shot, a rabies vaccination, treatment for visible parasites (ear mites, worms, fleas), a dose of Revolution, a shot of penicillin,and a physical exam; other vaccinations or testing is additional. The clinic operates on Saturdays, and is cash only. Dr. Anderson’s is a low-cost, high-volume spay/neuter clinic, and does not provide other veterinary services. 12 US Highway 12, Beverly Shores, Indiana. (219).861.9006

03-09-2012, 10:01 AM	#7
Daddislilgrrl Junior Member How Do You Identify?: queer femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: married to the butch of my dreams! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Andrews, TX Posts: 11 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3 Thanked 40 Times in 9 Posts Rep Power: 1072968	Hi y'all! I'm Daddislilgrrl, and we run Andrews Rescue and Foster Care. We rescue small breed dogs from animal control offices, and we bring them home, get them vetted, housebreak them and crate train them. They go to their new home with their crate and we adopt all over the country if there's an exceptional home To see who we have available, go to www.petfinder.com and seach for dogs in Andrews TX. Hugs, Daddislilgrrl