Abuse in Polk County

Abuse in Polk County, FL

Posted by: O Jefferson

Freedom, the horribly abused Min Pin.

Via Canine Estates, Inc. --

7/3/13--
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Craigslist Scam

Craigslist Scam: Don't Give Pets Away Online!

Posted by: O Jefferson

Duke
Photo Credit: Ingham County Animal Control

The conveniences of the World Wide Web have people putting anything and everything online. People try to make a quick buck or two by selling their processions on the web, others think they are helping the needy by giving away their unwanted things for free. Something you should never give away on Craigslist is your pet.

Louisville Cruelty

$5,000 Reward Offered In Louisville Animal Cruelty Case

Posted by: N Gilbert

Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) is investigating an extremely serious animal cruelty and neglect case and is hoping the community can help with information leading to an arrest and conviction.

A Dog Named Beau

Actor Jimmy Stewart recites a poem to his beloved dog Beau. - Video Attached

Posted by: N Gilbert

Stewart and his beloved Beau

Not everyone has watched the video on YouTube or fortunate enough to see the real episode that was on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson of Hollywood's Golden Era actor, James Stewart reciting a poem he wrote about his beloved dog, Beau. It is such a heartfelt poem and a wonderful tribute to Man's Best Friend. Make sure to grab the tissues for this one! ♥

Petco Dognapping!

Dognapping at an Adopting Event

Posted by: O Jefferson

Surveillance photo of the two suspects at Petco (courtesy of LAPD)

Adopt or Buy?

The importance of adopting...

Posted by: N Gilbert

Shelter dogs sit in small cages and wait to either live or die.

Today on a Facebook thread:

"If it was free, everyone would adopt."

Sago Palms - DANGEROUS!

The dangers of Sago Palm Trees

Posted by: N Gilbert

This is what a Sago Palm looks like.

Sago palms are not really palms at all; they just look like one. The sago palm is a cycad and contains the toxin cycasin and even very young plants are toxic enough to cause death in pets. Contrary to popular belief, all parts of both male and female plants are toxic, with the seeds being the most lethal component.

The reddish-orange seeds are round to oblong in shape and can be a little bigger than a golf ball in mature plants. Many dogs seem to enjoy chewing on these bitter seeds, which leads to nothing but trouble. I’ve even heard talk of people throwing the seeds like a ball for their dog, completely unaware of the deadly dangers!