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In your lifetime, try to be the person your pet thinks you are.

There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats. - Albert Schweitzer

One reason a dog can be such a comfort when you're feeling blue is that he doesn't try to find out why.-Unknown

I care not for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it. - Abraham Lincoln

"Dogs need to sniff the ground; it's how they keep abreast of current events. The ground is a giant dog newspaper, containing all kinds of late-breaking dog news items, which, if they are especially urgent, are often continued into the next yard." Dave Barry

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Natural Pet News
October 20, 2004 Edition

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A Note From Randal
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Hi Everyone,

Hope you and your pets, are enjoying our fall winter transition period. Below is some information we hope you will consider. Greyhounds need homes too. The website does a good job of listing several adoption agencies scattered throughout the US and has a great section on the perils of dog racing.

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Adopting a Greyhound

Dog racing is a national industry with racetracks in 15 states. Across the
country, GREY2K USA is achieving victories for greyhound protection. From
informing the media about greyhound abuse to defeating industry bills that
would subsidize racing cruelty, they are hard at work to end dog racing.

Adopt a greyhound! http://www.grey2kusa.org/Links/adopt.html

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We are grateful that you continue to share our sites and ezines with your family and friends.

Until Next Time,

Randal

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Gross, Gross, Gross....

Emergency service workers had their stomachs turned when they cleaned up a smelly mess of spilled pig innards that blocked a busy Arkansas intersection for several hours on Tuesday.

Police said a truck spilled about 1,000 pounds (450 kg) of hog intestines fresh from a packing plant. The mess in the state capital, Little Rock, left several cleanup workers queasy.

"It was horrible. Oh, it was bad," said Sgt. Terry Hastings of the Little Rock police department.

The truck was carrying the entrails from a rendering plant to a facility where dog food is manufactured when the driver made an abrupt stop. The container was covered only by a tarp, which did not prevent the viscera from sloshing into the crossroads, police said.

Firefighters used bleach and fire hoses to flush away the mess.

When asked to describe the scene, Hastings was almost at a loss for words.

"Nasty, nasty. Phew," Hastings said.

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Iams Announces Major Advance In Dog and Cat Welfare

Finally a little bit of humanity from this pet food manufacturer that does animal testing. I'm glad to see the pressure of animal lovers and humane organizations has accomplished something, although I would suspect it's because the word has spread about this company owned by Proctor and Gamble.

If you haven't been informed why so many pet owners are no longer using IAMS pet foods for their animals, here's a link to the story:

Here's the good news:

The Iams Company announced it will move all of its dog and cat feeding studies from all external contract facilities and universities to three locations: pet owners' homes, the Iams Pet Health and Nutrition Center and organizations where dogs and cats already live, such as animal shelters and groups that train and provide dogs to people in need. The transition will begin this year and be complete by October, 2006.



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Insurance Companies Unfairly Target Specific Dog Breeds

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria By Brian Sodergren

The insurance industry appears to have dog caregivers on a short leash, or at least those owners who prefer large, powerful breeds such as rottweilers, German shepherds, Doberman pinschers, akitas, pit bulls, or chows.

Insurers are re-evaluating coverages for homeowners who share their living spaces with such breeds. To the industry, the numbers are as sobering as a dog howling at midnight: One-third of all liability claims against homeowners stem from dog bites, a statistic that the insurance industry claims has forced it to pay out $310 million annually.

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Need Help With A Hyper Dog?

This is our most popular story from working with animals at our shop:

We had a couple who used herbs and had a hyper Rottweiler that would race to the door to "greet" anybody that visited. With an in-home business and customers picking up orders, this family needed some calming herbs for the dog. They began giving him VALERIAN ROOT and in about a week, the dog knew he needed it. Anytime they would grab a bottle of herbs, whether for themselves or him, the dog would come running and beg for a capsule. Most pets' instincts are still tuned in to nature. If you've got a hyper cat or dog, try Valerian Root. http://www.theherbsplace.com/valerian.html
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The Perils of Halloween - From Franny Syufy

While October may be the favorite month of thousands of humans, who excitedly plan their costumes of spooks, vampires and monsters, in anticipation of Halloween, cats, particularly black cats, have little cause for celebration this month.

Much has been said about the more violent indignities that may be practiced on black cats at this time of year, but a more subtle cruelty has surfaced in recent years. Some shelters have noted a spate of black cat adoptions shortly before Halloween, with many of these cats returned to the shelters in the days after the holiday because "He just didn't work out." One might assume that these people just wanted another Halloween decoration for their house - a black cat in the window, perhaps, or a "familiar" to go with that new witch costume. It probably did not even occur to them that this practice is cruel and inhumane - this kind of individual typically thinks of cats as property, and not as sentient beings who suffer real trauma from being dragged back and forth from shelter to home and back again.

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We have used herbs and supplements with pets since 1982 and that was before there was a market for "natural pet products." Animals love herbs - it's so natural for them. Here's some ways to get herbs into your pets and on how much to give. http://www.theherbsplace.com/givetopets.html
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Pounds For Paws is a fundraising initiative designed to support local animal shelter facilities. The coffees offered are selected from the world's best arabica beans and are roasted to order ensuring the freshest product possible. 30% of all purchases are directed to the animal shelter of your choice. At only $10.00 per pound or a dollar per pot, the competitive price point allows supporters to enjoy these gourmet coffees both at home and at work. Choose a location and show your support today. Our furry friends are worth a cup a day!

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Fetch! Sit! Watch!

Lassie don't go home. Go to the movies in New Mexico.
 
The Dog Film Festival will be held in Albuquerque on Saturday, showing nothing but canine cinema for dogs and their owners. Pooch snacks will nestle beside the popcorn.

"The criteria is that the films have to be about dogs, have dogs in them or once you watch the film, you think of a dog," said Dogfest founder Kim Snitker.

Several hundred humans and dogs are expected to watch the 25 short features submitted by aspiring filmmakers with a soft spot for hounds. First prize for the best short is $500, which will be given to an animal charity chosen by the winner.

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The stories, suggestions, and information in this newsletter are not meant to diagnose or prescribe. If your pet has a medical problem, you may want the advice and recommendations of a veterinarian. All stories and information content that is passed along in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not necessarily endorsed by its sponsor, "The Herbs Place,com." This is a personal publication by Randal Watkins. The ideas and information expressed in it have not been approved or authorized by anyone either explicitly or impliedly. In no event shall Randal Watkins or the above-mentioned website be liable for any damages whatsoever resulting from any action arising in connection with the use of this information or its publication, including any action for infringement of copyright or defamation.