This is TERRIBLE! Five people were arrested after authorities in Parker County (Texas) found 58 dogs and an 18-month old in a crib surrounded by human waste late last week.

>http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/arrested-58-dogs-baby-found-living-filth-article-1.1078419

If you know of any Animal Hoarding situations – please check out this link:
http://www.aspca.org/Fight-Animal-Cruelty/animal-hoarding

Oh no! More info on the Diamond recall: an FDA inspection revealed a number of unacceptable practices.

>http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/tailsofseattle/2018223949_pet-food_recall_update_fdas_inspection_report.html

This is a more complete report and contains the FDA report: http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2012/05/preliminary-fda-inspection-report-cites-flaws-at-diamond-pet-foods-plant/

YIKES!

This is the link to the Raptor Center (they do not accept songbirds – only Raptors).

>http://www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu/

Here is a contact for injured Wildlife in the Twin Cities (Mpls/St.Paul).

>http://www.wrcmn.org/

This is an example of why indoor-only pets should be vaccinated for rabies. Vaccinating your pets against rabies also protects you and your family.

>http://www.kval.com/news/health/Rabid-bat-found-flying-in-Oregon-home-151579175.html

Yah, yah…blame the cat!

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National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 20-26, 2012

>http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20120515/ARCHIVES01/120519968/1061&parentprofile=-1
http://www.avma.org/public_health/dogbite/default.asp

Blue-Green Algae – a summertime swimming danger to dogs. If your dog likes jumping in lakes – be sure that you know when you should definitely NOT let them swim.

http://www.petmd.com/blogs/thedailyvet/jlee/2012/may/bluegreen_algae_poisonous_to_dogs#.T7QEL7_-x1O

Top 5 Toxins seen with Cats.

>http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/2012/04/top-five-feline-toxins/

It’s almost time for breakfast!

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