Newsletter May 3-14

Those snack bags can be killers!

http://www.preventpetsuffocation.com/

From the Dog Food Advisor (We say no!)

Attention Dog Lovers - Some canned dog foods now contain softened, slow-cooked CHICKEN BONES. However, unlike traditional cooked chicken bones which can splinter, manufacturers claim these bones are safe and healthy for your dog to eat. Some currently available bone-in canned foods includes Merrick's Wingaling, Smothered Comfort, and Gameday Tailgate flavors as well as Castor and Pollux Organix Butcher & Bushel.

Why Procter & Gamble Is Dropping Out of Pet Foods

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-04-09/why-procter-and-gamble-is-dropping-out-of-dog-food

The company is selling its three major pet food brands to Mars, the leader in the $74.5 billion global pet food market, for $2.9 billion. The deal unlocks cash the company can use to fuel research and development in markets closer to P&G’s core businesses or to return to shareholders. It does not include P&G’s pet food business in Europe, which it is working to sell separately.

Selling to Mars?  The company with the class action law suit!  Num num!

For Mars, meanwhile, the Iams, Eukanuba, and Natura brands it is acquiring will complement a stable of top sellers such as Whiskas, Greenies, and Royal Canin. “Exiting pet care is an important step in our strategy to focus P&G’s portfolio on the core businesses where we can create the most value for consumers and shareowners,” Procter & Gamble’s Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer A.G. Lafley said in a statement today announcing the sale. Translation: Dog food was rather a dog of a performer.

Warning to Dog Lovers - NaturalNews has announced a number of pet treats it tested were found to contain toxic levels of heavy metals. Lead was discovered in both Natural Rawhide Rings by PetSafe and Mundy Rawhide Gourmet Dog Treats by Cadet. The most seriously contaminated treats had been imported from China. According to the author, just one of these rawhide rings "would expose your dog to over 24 times the daily lead limit set by California Proposition 65. That's almost a month's worth of lead in a single pet treat." And even though heavily-contaminated treats can kill your pet in just hours, those with only moderate levels of heavy metals can still build up an a dog's body and cause chronic poisoning over time. Please be sure to share this disturbing news with other pet owners. Learn more by visiting the following link:http://www.naturalnews.com/044795_pet_treats_toxic_heavy_metals_Made_in_China.html

This Feeding Mistake Can Lead to a Fatal Deficiency

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2014/04/30/thiamine-deficiency.aspx

 

Handling the heat with your pet.

It's really getting hot around here this week. Make sure your pets stay safe & cool! Hot weather safety tips here: http://bit.ly/petheatsafety

How hot does it get in a parked car? Ask Dr. Ernie Ward!

 

Another buy my ploy! Always worry when they do these buy me campaigns.http://www.petfoodindustry.com/Merrick_Pet_Care_launches_dog_food_advertising_campaign.html

About China and Melanine in Pet Food

http://www.essentiallydogs.com/china-and-melanine-in-pet-food

Prescription Diet?  Does your dog really need one?

Holistic vet Dr Jodie Gruenstern reveals why your dog doesn’t need that expensive prescription diet. http://bit.ly/I6QTZE 

Dogs are companion animals, not accessories.

http://www.salemnews.com/lifestyle/x2117365859/Ask-Dog-Lady-Dogs-are-animals-not-accessories

Bee swarm kills Chihuahua tied in Wash. Yard

 

TIED=Tethered the dog did not stand a chance!

 

http://www.nwcn.com/news/washington/Bee-swarm-kills-Chihuahua-tied-in-Wash-yard-257208281.html

 

Or these tethered dogs may have died!

http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2014/04/authorities-rescue-chained-dogs-trapped-in-flood-waters/

 

 

HE’S BACK!  Markwell from the Olympic Animal Sanctuary, knows as the Sanctuary of Horrors.

 

 

We received word today that Steve Markwell may be back living at the warehouse in Forks, WA. His silver truck, a horse trailer, a camper and a semi truck have been seen there. (All property that belonged to OAS, which is now defunct.)

Will Forks authorities allow Markwell to go back to collecting dogs again and turn their heads to neglect? Or will they prosecute him now considering there is ample documentation of neglect -- something Rod Fleck and Byron Monohan claimed they didn't have enough of before? There are all kinds of photos and REAL vet reports now -- and one saying it was the worst case of neglect he's seen (6-8 weeks without food!). There were even newscasts for the world to see, so they can't honestly say there's not enough proof. 

Fleck, Monohan and the city authorities have their proof of the neglect and abuse the dogs endured at the hands of Markwell / OAS, so will Rod Fleck and Byron Monohan and the Forks Authorities do something or will they once again tuck their cowardly heads. 

How about we call them and find out?

Rod Fleck: 360-374-5412 ext. 245 / rodf.forks@centurytel.net 
Byron Monohan: bmon.forks@forkswashington.org

Forks City Council members:
Juanita Weissefels: juanweis@centurytel.net
Michael Breidenbach (360) 374-5412
Bill Brager (360) 374-5412
Kevin Hinchen (360) 374-5412
John Hillcar (360) 374-5412

See these photos? They are equally as guilty for the suffering because they allowed it to continue!

http://www.jrn.com/ktnv/news/contact-13/contact-13-investigates/Preview-Animals-rescued-from-deplorable-conditions-242688651.html

http://www.jrn.com/ktnv/news/contact-13/contact-13-investigates/Part-2-Sanctuary-of-Sorrow-243010931.html

 

Do you walk your dog in the city?  Read this!  It has also happened in Seattle.

 

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/east_bay&id=9517878

 

 

Do you camp with your dog?

How about a sleeping bag for Fido?

http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/barker-bag-a-really-different-dog-sleeping-bag/

Rex is still looking for a real family, a forever family, is that you?

http://www.adoptapet.com/pet/10422162-nine-mile-falls-washington-poodle-miniature-mix

Sophia is also looking for a home!
She is two year old cutie, cuddler, with character.

http://www.adoptapet.com/pet/10452837-nine-mile-falls-washington-chihuahua-mix

Ken and Lona Holm

Inland Small Dog Rescue

www.facebok.com/InlandSmallDogRescue


Big Announcement next week!