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what do you give your dog for snacks

IlovmydogMax — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 06:27:08 GMT

i give my dog milkbones but i also give him other things too but mostly milkbones

Animal Planet Dog Championship.

dobermom — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:58:06 GMT

I don't know of anybody watched, I did last night.
The Animal Planet Dog Championships.
I only made it thru the working breed, and I am soooo happy that a Red/Rust Doberman female dog won best in Working breed.

I do not know who won the championship, it got too late, work the next day.

Anyone hear about the 250 chihuahuas they found in Dearborn MI???

Ralphie's mom — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:06:38 GMT

Just wondering if anyone heard or seen it on the news about the 250 chihuahuas that a 50 something year old man had in his house, including dead ones in the trunk of his car, walls, floors and fridge. It was sick and so sad. The man was a hoarder and thought nothing was wrong with what he was doing. And turns out he has mental illnesses ( not suprising). They have to tear the house down that the smell and everything else is so bad....And he might not even serve any jail time, Honestly I feel he should serve life for all the pain and suffering for all those poor dogs. What does anyone else think?

Pit Bull ban?

annielovesmama — Tue, 20 May 2008 14:16:50 GMT

I was listening to the news and it said theres going to be a pitbull ban in lakewood i think? Anyway, do you think this is right? Leave your opnion and vote please. My opnion is, They shouldnt be banned, i think not all pitbulls are mean and bite... my dog annie is not the freindlest dog in the world, but every dog i ment thats her breed is sometimes nice sometimes mean. I think it depends on how you train your dog. and PLEASE NO ARGUING!!! please just leave your opnion about this, nothing more please!!

RSPCA campaign 'Race to Protect Greyhounds' URGENT!

RSPCAgreyhounds — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:12:51 GMT

Hi all,

I’m working on behalf of the RSPCA to raise awareness of their urgent campaign to protect racing greyhounds. We have a chance to protect racing greyhounds from an uncertain future through legislation but need thousands to send a letter to the Government by 22nd July so timings are really tight!

Every year at least 10,000 greyhounds are retired from racing. The fate of many of these greyhounds is unknown and huge numbers simply ‘disappear’.

We’ve set ourselves a target to get at least 20,000 people to respond by 22nd July – this is the government’s own deadline for the close of their public consultation on the welfare of racing greyhounds. The more people that respond to the government consultation, the more chance we’ll have of influencing what goes in the new legislation.

For example, just some of the aspects that we’re calling for the regulations to include would be:
* One system to track all greyhounds from cradle to grave
* One open access injury database
* Independent regular inspection of trainers’ and breeders’ kennels
* Greyhounds must be transported in cages which enable them to stand up, turn around and lie down comfortably
* Greyhounds to be humanely euthanased by a vet only if rehoming is not an option (e.g. extreme behaviour / irreparable injury)
* Vets to be specially trained and have financial independence

You can join the campaign here -

The sooner we can reach 20,000 people, the more chance we'll have of protecting racing greyhounds from cradle to grave. If we lose the race, so do greyhounds.

I hope you can help!

Katie Houghton, on behalf of the RSPCA

Dogs help relieve stress in college freshman

FitAsFido — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:57:05 GMT

Getting your child ready for his or her first year of college? Research published in the Journal of American College Health shows that incoming freshman are interested pet therapy for comfort and support. See how Fido can take a bite out of freshman stress at .

HR 699,please take action

Apollo — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:19:00 GMT

TAKE ACTION against H.R. 669 -- begin by entering your zip code here:

. com/naiatrust/ home

Even if you don't believe that this issue pertains to you, please write on behalf of those who understand - and fear - how we'll all be affected if H.R.669 is allowed to become the law of the land. Thank you.

Dog Owners Celebrate Earth Day!

dc-moderator — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:44:09 GMT

Wednesday, April 22, is Earth Day. And in honor of the occasion, DogChannel's going green, offering a variety of ways for dog owners to be more environmentally conscious.

Are you a green dog owner? What Earth-friendly dog-owner habits do you have? Share your ideas here!

Obama Family Dog

Allan Reznik — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:51:12 GMT

We hear President-Elect Obama plans to add a dog to the family as soon as they move into the White House. As dog lovers, this is music to our ears. The White House never seems quite complete without a family canine.

Michelle Obama has been quoted as saying she wants a shelter dog and we encourage this plan. There are so many dogs in shelters and rescue, homeless through no fault of their own. The Obamas’ leadership role in this regard would set an admirable example.

Since there are allergy issues in the family, I would recommend considering the Poodle, as well as the many other low-shedding breeds that are available in sizes from small to large. Poodles themselves come in three size varieties: Toy, Miniature and Standard. Within the smaller breeds, the Yorkshire Terrier, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Tibetan Terrier and the hairless variety of Chinese Crested are all fine choices. The Obamas seem too sensible and well-read to fall for the “poo” and “doodle” designer dogs so l am optimistic that good sense will prevail on that front.

Among medium-sized breeds, the Portuguese Water Dog is an engaging, high-energy breed that fares well with many allergy sufferers.

Larger breeds to consider include the exotic Afghan Hound and the fun-loving Irish Water Spaniel.

Since the Obamas value education and research, I encourage them to read up on the various breeds, have some family conferences with their daughters, and take their time choosing the breed that is just right for them. They should consider the energy level of each of their family members, their willingness to groom and exercise a new puppy, then discover what makes each breed tick. There is so much more to a dog than its physical appearance.

Now, let’s turn it over to our faithful DogChannel constituents. What dog do you think would best suit the Obamas as they prepare to move into the White House? Do you have any tips you’d offer to prospective new dog owners?

"Jon and Kate Plus 8" Get 2 Dogs!

doglover7 — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:40:52 GMT

I'm a huge fan of Jon and Kate Plus 8! Did you hear they got not one but TWO new German Shephard dogs? The kids seem to really like them and are behaving pretty good. What do you think about this, and how they didn't let the kids choose the names? *Please no fighting...only debating *

Here are a few links to watch the episodes...in case you missed them

ASPCA?

annielovesmama — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:16:36 GMT

I s the ASPCA good or not? because my mom said it could be like a spam website cuz i woundered onto there website and it said sign here too stop like animal abuse or something, are they good or bad is what i want to know... thanks! (I also would like to know why they are good or bad too!)

"My Dog Ate My Money"

Riss — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:31:46 GMT

APEX — A North Carolina family's dog didn't eat the children's homework, he ate mom's money. Kelley Davis said she had an extra $400 in cash to deposit after working extra hours as a physical therapist. She told the News & Observer of Raleigh that on Friday she planned to deposit the money, but it wasn't in her pocket.

She remembered leaving it in the bedroom and it occurred to her that the family's 2-year-old greater Swiss mountain dog, Augie, might have eaten it.

Davis, 42, said when she took Augie for a walk Saturday, she found parts of three $100 bills and five $20s in his leavings. She washed them with a garden hose and hopes to find enough pieces to exchange them for cash.

A professor at the North Carolina State University Veterinary School said the money shouldn't hurt the dog.

newsvine.com/_news/2009/03/18/2563225-nc-woman-hopes-to-cash-in-after-dogs-deposit

what dogs shouldn't eat, but do

muttlover17 — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:05:52 GMT

An article i saw and thought i sh0uld share,

Top Ten things a dog shouldn't eat, but Do.

No. 10: Sticks. You bet. They splinter, poke and tear up a gut at times. In my experience, it’s not just the stick, but the peritonitis which may result from the “poke.”
No. 9: Hair ties and hair ribbons. Yes, girls smell better. So do their accessories. Dogs can’t help but like picking these attractive things up and chewing/swallowing them.
No. 8: Bones. We have a lot of barbecues and cookouts around here. Most people know to keep chicken and turkey bones away from pets, but, yes, pork, venison and beef bones can sometimes cause trouble in the intestines of dogs. The best rule? No bones at all.
No. 7: Corn Cobs. Yes, just had one week before last. Funny how they’ll go down an esophagus but get caught in an intestine.
No. 6: Chew Toys. This is unfortunate because these are marketed for dogs to chew on for either dental care or entertainment purposes. I have even seen dentrifice-purposed rope toys in dogs wrap themselves around the intestine, causing strangulation of the bowel in segments once the rope “unwinds.”
No. 5: Balls. Racquetballs, tennis balls, toy rubber balls, yes, I’ve seen them caught in the throat, esophagus, stomach and intestine in my practice life. The good news? At least they light up well on the x-rays.
No. 4: Rocks. Rocks in solitary form or an amalgamation of small rocks together can really clog up the works in an intestine. Why do dogs in particular eat rocks? Do they need minerals? Are they that bored or that hungry? All I know is, they do. The good news diagnostically is that, like bones and balls, these are easily spotted on x-rays.
No. 3: Panty hose. What a fetish! Nylons have an interesting texture. Whether it’s that texture or the scent, we’ve seen our share of these, both wadded up and acting as linear foreign bodies. Some women tell me that we’ve removed some of these weeks after they thought the hose were missing. A testament to malleability, I guess.
No. 2: Briefs/Panties. Equal time for men’s underwear here. I’m talking about tighty-whities in most cases, but, they’re tinted a different color by the time we remove them. As far as women’s panties go, I remember a day last year when Dr. Palermo performed a side-by side intestinal surgery the same time I did one on another dog.
And No. 1? Socks. That’s so common, it’s not surprising. Foot odor is very attractive to dogs, and socks get thrown loosely on the floor, particularly by men. I remember a time when I was at the Auburn University veterinary school when a dog had a monogrammed sock removed from its intestine. When the surgeon called the woman who owned the dog after surgery, her first question was “what are the initials?” Her second question was, “Can I come and get that sock so someone else doesn’t see it?” Yikes, don’t want to get in the middle of that one.

There you have it, so the next time you just throw your socks on the floor, remember that you might have to have the vet take them out of your dog later! Now you have no excuses for not putting all the dirty laundry in the hamper!

dog shoplifts from grocery store

Riss — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:56:02 GMT

here's a youtube clip of the story off CNN

youtube.com/watch?v=_3OQK6qMRGk

PETA Commercial Turned Down

doglover7 — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:22:04 GMT

The PETA released a new commercial made for the Super Bowl. Unfortunatly, it's...not appropriate for TV!! Please post your comments on this. I'm not going to post the video, just because some people may not like that. If you want to see it, go to youtube.com, or yahoo Canada has it too on the main page. I just think it's terrible what they did! Makes no sense!

Rescue Dogs Cats In China From Eaten. Urgent Appeal!

kks852 — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:09:32 GMT

Rescue Dogs Cats In China From Eaten. Urgent Appeal!

I received an e-mail from Jill Robinson, the CEO and Founder of Animals Asia Foundation urgently appealing for our help save these suffering and frightened dogs and cats in China.

Complaining about the atrocity of China of its extreme cruelty to dogs and cats is one thing but it can only truly make a difference if you take actions.

Here is a link to read about the development of dogs and cats meat trade in China:

Also, please go here to sign the petition:

I'm not affiliated with Animals Asia Foundation. I do donate money to them whenever I can to help save these very unfortunate cats and dogs in China from being brutally slaughtered and eaten.

Please read this heart wrenching and urgent appeal from Jill Robinson, the CEO and Founder of Animals Asia Foundation:
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[b]Dear Annie,

I hope you had a great New Years’ Eve and are looking forward to the Year of the Ox!

For us, it was a bumpy start to the year – elation at being involved in the first major rescue of “meat dogs” from a trader in China, but also sadness at seeing the state of the dogs and the knowledge that millions of others are still trapped in this brutal industry.

It all started on New Year’s Eve when the Qiming Rescue Centre, a dog shelter in Chengdu, asked for our help. The authorities in nearby Pengzhou had just confiscated 149 dogs from an unlicensed trading station (after a tip-off from Qiming staff) and the dogs were on their way to the shelter.

Our first sight of the dogs was shocking.
A small team, including one of our vets and a vet nurse, quickly grabbed medical supplies and headed for the shelter. We arrived just as the truck carrying the dogs pulled in. I couldn’t believe what we were witnessing! It was horrible in every sense of the word – the stench (so familiar from our visits to live animal markets), the blood-curdling cries coming from the cages as the terrified dogs bit into each and, as always, the terrible feeling we all get when we look into the haunting, sad eyes of these beautiful animals.

I hate to think how long they had been in those cages, many of them packed in so tightly that they were piled on top of each other. Some of the dogs were shaking with anxiety, while others were rigid with fear. Many were suffering terribly and showing symptoms of parvovirus, distemper and kennel cough. Most were skeletal and their coats filthy from being excreted and urinated on by the top layer of dogs.

Our volunteer vet nurse Helena tends to the dogs.
Animals Asia is health-checking the dogs, treating their wounds, vaccinating them and, sadly, euthanising those that are just too sick to save or so aggressive that we could not rule out rabies or other diseases; these dogs are also a serious risk to other dogs and handlers. The process is ongoing, but we hope many of the dogs will recover and find good homes. However, these are the lucky ones – this year alone, millions of other dogs (and cats) will be slaughtered in the most brutal manner in hellish meat markets in China.

Many of the dogs were chronically ill and weak.
They will be crammed together into tiny cages, loaded onto trucks and driven day and night for four or five days with no food or water (if they are lucky, they might be hosed down, just to keep them alive). Once at the markets in southern China, they will be bludgeoned across the face, stabbed and bled out, or slowly, torturously beaten to death in the misguided belief that their meat will taste better if they are panic-stricken at the point of death. The same fate awaits millions of cats – some of them are even boiled alive.

What is so encouraging about this rescue is that it was a local animal-welfare centre that alerted the authorities about the unlicensed trader and, for the first time, the authorities actually confiscated the dogs! This is a wonderful example of Chinese people standing up and saying “no” to the cruel dog-eating trade – and it underpins our education efforts to stop demand and bring this industry to an end.

Many of the dogs were wearing collars and a number of them were pure-bred; these were possibly stolen pets; others had been collected as strays from the streets, bred in dingy cages on dog farms or raised in rural houses purposefully for meat.

At the moment, Qiming Rescue Centre has only cramped room to house these new dogs – at least temporarily – as we revamp and upgrade the facility and help them recover from their terrible trauma while they await adoption.

Animals Asia’s Christie comforts some of the survivors.
We have much work to do, as the bitterly cold winter months close in on us, including more weatherproofing, extending the roof to cover many more dog runs, concreting the enclosures and runs and making dry, wooden-box beds. With the added expense of food and medical care, this is going to be a costly process.

Already, dogs that ran away whenever we walked into the enclosures are now slowly approaching us with cautious tail wags and trusting eyes. Some will stand nervously as we gently stroke their fur – but when we stop they will turn towards us shyly asking for more. Somehow I think they know they're the lucky ones – but there is still a long way to go.

Right now, these poor dogs need your help!
Warm wishes,

Jill Robinson MBE
Founder and CEO
Animals Asia Foundation

Our new Dog Of the Year 2008 is...

doglover7 — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:09:49 GMT

2006- Star

2007- my Oliver

2008- Congradulations to...Cinnamon! Cinnamon is a Miniature Poodle entered by owner, Riss. Great job, Riss, your doggy is so cute! Unfortunatly, there's no real prize, but it's a great feeling!

i would like you all to meet my pups

puppylover — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:58:39 GMT

i have some dogs and i would like to introduce them. i have two german shepherds and a belgian malinois and 4 rat terriers.there are diamond-lil and klondike they are related and zeus the belgian and dotty and her son patrick and patrick's two uncles.diamond and klondike and scamp and ozzy are assistance dogs diamond and klondike help me walk and scamp and ozzy lay on my lap and help me get threw my muscle spasms that i have.

my pups

puppylover — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:25:56 GMT

there is diamond-lil my female german shepherd and there is klondike my blonde german shepherd and then zeus my belgian malinois and then patrick he is a rat terrier and his mom dotty and then finally her brothers scamp and ozzy

I'm volunteering again at the Humane Society!

doglover7 — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:10:03 GMT

Guess what? I just got word that I'm volunteering a the x-mas parade. You might remember I volunteered at the H.S. Open House in August. Anyways, I'm going to be walking dogs throughtout the parade with my best friend. We're gonna wear santa hats and it's going to be sooo much fun! I'm really excited!

One of Dog Channels Own Stars in National Video Contest

pasonotti — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:23:31 GMT

Woof Woof....here is the link for voting for my video. The contest is in full swing and I am hoping for votes from all my pals here in Dog Channel. Each person gets 3 votes. I hope you use all three for me. My video shows me trying to get a banana from the kitchen counter. BOL I hope you will tell your friends to vote for me . Of thousands and thousands of videos that were submitted, mine has been chosen as one of the top 12 finalists. All of the top 12 videos will be shown on Thanksgiving Day on NBC during the commercial breaks of the National Dog Show. The show starts at 12 noon central standard time. My video will also be included in the Marley & Me DVD when it comes out. I could win a trip for 2 for my human mom and dad to see the premiere of the movie. Yippee, I am chasing my tail in excitement. It would be neat if one of Dog Channel's pups were to win. I hope you will take the time to vote for me.
Thanks and wags,
Jack

TATTOO SAVES DOG FROM LAB RESEARCH

JULIESUEM — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:09:27 GMT

RUSTY A SWEET MIX BREED DOG OF 5 YRS. WAS STOLEN FROM HER HOME IN FT.LAUDERDALE FL IN 2003. SHE WAS DISCOVERED IN THE FACILITY OF A CLASS B DEALER IN MICHIGAN OCT 10.2005. CLASS B DEALERS SELL ANIMALS FOR RESEARCH. SHE WAS GIVEN TO THIS CLASS B DEALER FROM A POUND THAT REGULARLY SELL THIER DOGS AND THE ONES THEY DON'T SELL THEY DO NOT HUMANELY PUT TO SLEEP BUT GAS. THIS RECOVERY POINTS TO THE FACT OF PET OWNERS HAVING THIS PROTECTION TO SAFEGUARD THIER PETS. IT ALSO PUT TO LIGHT THE INADEQUACIES OF USDA/APHIS TO PROPERLY PROTECT ANIMALS, AND INADEQUATE INHUMANE SHELTERING FACILITIES RAMPANT IN THIS COUNTRY. MICROCHIPS HAVE NOT SHOWN TO PROTECT PETS AND OFFER A "FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY" FOR MORE INFO ON THIS STORY,GO TO MICHANIMALNEWS.COM. SCROLL DOWN TO OCT 10, AND YOU WILL SEE RUSTY, WHO SAVED HER AND HOW YOU CAN SAFEGUARD YOUR PET.

thinking of a second dog

bug — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:21:09 GMT

I have an 8 year old male boston terrier, any one out there with advice on this...friend has 5 month old female pomeranian/chihuaua mix that I am thinking of taking home

gsds

gsd lover — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:47:11 GMT

hi it is gsd i have a question it is in the tittle so please e mail me

animal cruelty

gsd lover — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:59:13 GMT

why do you think people do that to little or big animals and they watch the suffer with no sympathy or they don't regret it at all and smile about it that just makes me so sorry for the animals and not the people at all they did it and if they did that to an animal they should suffer and go to jail and those people should not get any sympathy at all.

man punches shark to save dog

Riss — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:46:40 GMT

[quote]A Florida dog was just moments away from becoming a shark's latest meal when the dog's owner decided to take action.

"It opened up its mouth and Jake, almost his whole body, went in."

Greg LeNoir says his dog Jake was just enjoying a swim when the shark attacked.

That's when he jumped in the water and started punching the back of the shark's neck.

The shark finally let go of Jake, and both the owner and dog swam to safety.

Doctors say the shark's teeth punctured Jake's skin and some muscle, but he is expected to be okay.[/quote]

whec.com/article/stories/s599962.shtml?cat=565

Jutice for Buddy?

doxies3andme — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:42:12 GMT

In one county in our state, their animal shelter is in hot water. Very hot. It seems a family's dog was lost and got hit by a car. Animal control took him and meanwhile, the family had posted flyers and called the shelter every day with no sucess. 11 days later, the lady who had found the dog saw the flyer and called the family, telling them the animal control had taken the dog. It turns out that he had been euthanized and nobody even bothered to call them, when the dog had identifying tags on him. To make it worse, when the family went to claim the body, they found him in a TRASH CAN along with a dead cat. They, to my understanding, didn't even try to contact them! No regard for the dog or the owners. The animal shelter says that they are taking this very seriously, and that if any negligence is determined on their part, they will take action. Too late for poor Buddy, though.

Looking for dog issues at one place.

kotrk — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:46:52 GMT

Hi, to all the dog lovers .I love dogs and I myself own a Black Pointer. I am looking out for a collaborative place where I can find all the information about dogs like how to interact with them, links to other sites that offer specific dog service. To say my complete problem in a line I need a complete place dedicated to dog issues. Thanks!

Does Banfield and Pet Smart Care About your pet

silkie11 — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:52:53 GMT

Hello pet lovers,

I wanted to bring this matter to your attention, especially if you are using the Banfield Pet Hospital in Campcreek, East Point Georgia.

I took my Lab to get its annually care to the above pet center which is located in Pet Smart Store. I took Midnight in there around 8:30 am. I called and called to see if he was ready to be picked up. At 3:00 p.m. the receptionist stated that he was still not ready. Getting worried I went to Pet Smart, Banfield Hospital around 5:00 only to learn that they had injured his mouth and he was bleeding through his nose. I learned that the Vet who owns this Banfield had injured him. She had him in a small confined pin with a leach around his next tied to the out side of the pin handle. The pin was small for a large cat. My lab is 2 years old and weights 51 llb. He could hardly raise his head with out choking. I contacted Banfield Inc and Pet Smart, neither corporation has responded. My dog is on the wellington Plan. I had to pay the Banfield 45.00 dollars to sedate him so that she could check the status on his injuries. She to me to take the dog out of her Vet. the next day my dogs mouth begin to swell. I called the Vet she did nothing. I called another Banfield they referred me to an emergency hospital in Union City. I took my dog there. I paid around 257. 00 dollars to have my dog treated for his mouth injures. Help!

This is so carzy

dogspup23 — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:15:55 GMT

This poor dog os scaryed dont know why its like this so what do u think about this

"ON THE WAY TO CAPE MAY"

caninejan — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:58:04 GMT

I heard on the news today that 11 mixed breed puppies were tossed out of a pick-up truck on a highway in New Jersey. They were inside a tied plastic bag! Luckily, someone stopped and rescued the pups off the road and not one of them suffered any serious injuries. Unfortunately, the rescuer was not able to see the license plate of the vehicle. One more sick idiot will get away with cruelty, I guess. Anyone else hear this story?

Cop tells man rushing dog to vet "to chill"

Riss — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:41:40 GMT

A guy rushing his choking dog to an emergency vet is pulled over for speeding. He explains the situation to the cop who unsympathetically tells him to chill, it's just a dog, you can always get another one. The dog dies in the car.

here's link to the story and video (quote for link)

Couple of thoughts I have:

I don't think the cop would feel the same if it was his dog.

Sure the ticket is dropped, but I'd certainly sue the cop for causing my dog to die.

Any way to file animal cruelty charges against the cop?

They are not in Jail?

AshleyC — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:47:37 GMT

This is ridiculous! Some of the stuff they put people behind bars for and not this? Instead... "They are advised to stay out of the house until it is cleaned."

Dead animals found in pot, freezer in Vt. home

Published: 8/12/08, 8:25 PM EDT

BARNET, Vt. (AP) - Responding to a report of animal cruelty, authorities found dozens of living and dead animals in a home infested with fleas, maggots and rotting carcasses. The owners - a woman and her adult son - were charged with animal cruelty.

"It has to be the worst case of animal abuse in the history of Vermont," according to Animal Control Officer Josephine Guertin.

Five cats, two ferrets, a lizard, a gecko, a rabbit, a python, a gerbil, a tarantula, a chinchilla, a guinea pig, a tortoise, a mouse and a malnourished dog were rescued. Found dead were an iguana, a white rat, a hedgehog and at least 15 cats and kittens in various stages of decomposition.

Also found was a decomposing animal of unknown type in a pot on a stove. More than a dozen partially frozen dead animals were found in a refrigerator freezer.

The animals had been denied food and medical care, according to Sgt. Bill O'Hare, of the Caledonia County Sheriff's Department, who responded to the scene.

Pauline Harpin, 70, and son Paul Harpin, 41, were charged with animal cruelty and cited into Vermont District Court on Sept. 8.

"The stench was overwhelming, between the urine and feces," said O'Hare. "As soon as you step in, you're covered head to toe with fleas."

On Wednesday, O'Hare and three deputies served a search warrant on the house after receiving a report of severe animal cruelty and threats allegedly made by Paul Harpin to shoot anyone who tried to take the animals.

Inside, they found neglected animals including a 4-year-old Labrador mix who had apparently been living amid filth and water in a basement since it was three months old, Guertin said.

"She's as starved for affection as she is food. She still has diarrhea," Guertin said.

One cat had an upper respiratory infection, and a tortoise was found with a deformed shell, according to Guertin.

Pauline Harpin, who was covered in flea bites, had to be decontaminated by a hazardous materials crew before being taken by ambulance to Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, where she was treated and released.

Guertin and a veterinarian who responded to the scene also had to be decontaminated, according to O'Hare.

The Harpins signed voluntary surrender forms allowing the live animals to be removed and adopted once they are rehabilitated. For now, the animals are in town custody.

The Harpins, meanwhile, are staying at a motel after being advised to stay out of the house until it is cleaned, according to O'Hare.

"They said they didn't know why their animals were dying. They were very angry we were taking the animals away from them, and they didn't offer any information. They simply said `We're taking care of them, but they're dying, there's nothing we can do.' The response they gave was very strange," O'Hare said.

Animal cruelty is punishable by up to $2,000 in fines and a year in jail.

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Information from: The Caledonian-Record,

PETA against Jessica Simpson

doglover7 — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:10:46 GMT

The PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is against Jessica Simpson because according to sources wore a shirt that said "Real Girls Eat Meat". Do you think she did, or is this all a rumor?

Comercical?

annielovesmama — Mon, 26 May 2008 08:44:28 GMT

Okay, do you like the commerical for the K9 Adventage? I think its realy cute! I can sing all the words! lol! not very good thou! well do you like it? and if you have never heard of it before than heres the link: than tell me if you like it after you see it,and vote plase..

and another thing is, they also have another commercical where it says, "Ya there aint no bugs on me, Ya there may be bugs on some of you mugs but there aint no bugs on me!" now the reason i did mugs in diffent writting because i dont know if its mugs or mutts? and if its either one are you offended by them saying that? and dose anybody know if its mugs or mutts? Thank you for your opnions and plase leave a reply... Thank You!

***BTW, quote this for the link!***

A heroic dog

IloveSammy — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:21:58 GMT

I was watching tv once,I'm not sure what channel,but they were talking about this dog that helped save people during 9/11.He helped rescue alot of people that were under all that mess from the twin towers.Everyone was influenced and other poeple started bringing their dogs to help in the search and rescue that lasted about a few months.Then I think a few weeks or a month later,he died from several types of cancer.It's really sad,but I'll never forget that story.That dog was a hero.

Scientist have discovered...

MissMolly-Lover — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:50:49 GMT

Next time when you come home and your dog greets you, be sure to watch his tail! Scientist have discovered that a happy dog will wag harder to the right and a anxious dog will wag harder to the left! This is how they tested this: (Direct Quote) "Thirty mixed breed dogs,familypets, served as the reasearchers subjects. Each dog was put in a cage specially fitted with cameras to capture the precise angle of the dog's tail movement. The dog was then shown four seperate stimuli his owner; a stranger:a friendly cat : and an unfamiliar intimidationg dog- for one minute each. Upon sight of their owners all 30 dogs wagged their tails more strongly to the right side, it was the same for the cat and the stranger, but both were more subtle than when they saw the owner. The large unknown dog caused all of the dogs to wag their tails more to the left. Concluding that when a dog felt positive, or curious the tail wagged to the right. If the dog felt negative or apphensive, the tail wagged left."

Kennel cough??

muttlover17 — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 11:45:52 GMT

My cousins dog went 2 the vet the other day for kennel cough.I've heard of it but i would like to know more about it.Also i'm worried because my dogs haven't gotten the vaccine for it yet.Hope u guys can tell me more about it

i like you to me my babues

wookie — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:55:43 GMT

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