Interview: Pets in Hot Cars

EUGENE, Ore — The City of Eugene Animal Services Manager, Kelly Darnell joined us Thursday to remind us of the dangers of leaving our precious pets in cars. With temperatures in the mid 70s summer in quickly approaching and leaving Fido in the car unattended can be dangerous.

Need More Proof That Animals DO Have Feelings? Meet Mr. G and Jellybean.

Here's the story of Mr. G, the goat, and Jellybean, the burro.  Three minutes and well worth your time.

Toxic Jerky Treats Now Linked to More than 1,000 Dog Deaths

(via the Vet Depot blog)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released another warning about the danger of jerky treats produced in China. The number of dog deaths related to toxic treats surpassed 1,000 as of May 1, 2014.

According to the FDA, more than 4,800 reports of illnesses related to jerky treat consumption have occurred since 2007, and it appears the issue is an ongoing problem. Authorities have not yet been able to pinpoint what exactly is causing the kidney related disease, but the majority of cases do seem to be linked to jerky treats imported from China.

If your pet experiences a decrease in appetite, increased thirst, vomiting, or diarrhea after consuming a jerky treat, consult with a veterinarian immediately. Jerky treat related illnesses can be reported to the FDA by calling 1-888-INFO-FDA.

3 Natural Remedies for Dogs: Coconut Oil, Canned Pumpkin, Diatomaceous Earth

Whenever possible, we always prefer a natural alternative to harsh chemicals or dangerous ingredients when treating our dogs. That’s why we love Coconut Oil, Canned Pumpkin, and Diatomaceous Earth – these three natural, safe, and healthy alternatives are proven to work and are completely safe in treating a wide variety of issues, from joint health, to hot spots, to flea control, and digestion, check out these three natural remedies and how to use them:

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Seti, GPA Ambassadog, March 22, 2002 - May 22, 2014

                                     
                                  Seti
                          (Sailin' Andy)

                          March 22, 2002 - May 22, 2014

 

 

Loved by Gerry & Maureen Frank

Jake Finigan: August 24, 2002 - May 12, 2014

 

Jake Finigan ("JJ's Free Ride"):  August 24, 2002 - May 12, 2014

 

                                  
                                   An Open Letter To Jake

     We wanted to thank you for sharing your life with us.  We know every story has a beginning and an end - it's what happens between the first sentence and the last sentence that is important.

     You were so photogenic, and every picture of you seemed regal; but we knew better:  you weren't the king, you were the jester.  Bouncing up stairs, running to your bed each night and wriggling on your back with paws waving at the ceiling (you really looked forward to that memory-foam bed).  Answering each singing truck with a your own song (we can't now hear a fire truck without thinking of you).

     You visited countless homes and dozens of meet and greets as an ambassador for all Greyhounds.  How many who met you wanted this "floor model?"  You loved people petting you, you loved children, and you shamelessly doted on your mother.  Now that you have unwillingly left us, know we miss you and thank you for sharing your story with us.  Your bed right now is full of memory foam.  Sleep well, Jake.

-Jerry Finigan

Willamette Valley May Adoption Events: May 17th in Eugene & May 24th in Corvallis

Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with a retired racing Greyhound?

Well, here is your chance!  

Representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest will be at Petco at the Valley River Center in Eugene on Saturday, May 17th from 11AM - 2 PM and in Corvallis at Petco in the Timberhill Shopping Center on Saturday, May 24th from 11AM - 2PM along with some wonderful retired racers for you to meet. Volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions about Greyhounds and Greyhound adoption.

GPA Northwest has been placing retired racing Greyhounds in responsible, loving homes for over 20 years. There is an application process, a home visit, and an adoption fee. Not ready to adopt? You can still come out and meet the dogs and learn what wonderful pets Greyhounds can be.

See you there!

From the "Dogington Post": “Purina’s Beneful Poisoned My Dogs”

by Caroline Ashford of the "Dogington Post."

This week I spoke with a man who alleges that his dog nearly died from the food he was feeding. He told me the story of what happened to him, and provided two videos; one that shows his dog while being fed Purina’s Beneful dry dog food, and another video taken after they stopped feeding this product. Video links are at the end of this article.

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GONE VIRAL: A truckload of dogs has the time of their life at the

When you lookup “happiness” in the dictionary, there will now be a reference to THIS video! Posted 5 days ago on YouTube, this video is taking the internet by storm. The story behind it is totally awesome! Apparently the Malibu Dog Training Company takes it’s students from their “off leash” program to the beach after graduation! Afterwards they clean them up, trim their nails, and bring them back to their owners!

Read more at http://theilovedogssite.com/gone-viral-a-truckload-of-dogs-has-the-time-of-their-life-at-the-beach/#kCjpKYxeP7PtOApR.99