Indian Elephants

The land of India is home to many endangered species. While the tiger is probably the most famous, the elephant is high on the list. Male Indian elephants have valuable ivory tusks. This has caused poachers to target them instead of females that don’t have them. The ratio of male elephants to female is in some cases as much as 100-1.

Another problem the elephants are facing is the growing loss of habitat. Development has interfered with their traditional traveling corridors. Efforts are under way to help the elephants through a variety of methods by the Indian government. I hope these efforts will work and these wonderful animals can be saved.

Pets

Making a house a home is not always easy. There are a few things we can do in order to work toward this goal. One thing we do is to have a pet. In addition to our cats, we also have two dogs. They all get along fairly well and we’ve had few problems. It is important though that we keep our pets healthy. That’s why we place an emphasis on Dog Care. We feel our pets deserve the best health care we can provide.

We also like to ensure that our dogs are entertained properly. We do this in a number of different ways. One thing we do is make sure we have a good supply of Dog Toys on hand so that the dogs can play. We try to pay attention to the animals and make sure we spend some quality time with each of them. This helps keep them interested in life which we feel is important.

Of course there are a few things that our dogs are really interested in. first and foremost they love their Dog Food. We try to make their meals the best they can be and give them a treat now and then as well. It helps them keep healthy and happy. Our dogs are a key part in keeping our family together. I hope that god blesses every animal and keeps them safe.

Unwanted Visitor!

I was lying on the couch when I heard my son making a ruckus upstairs. It seems that he was trying to corner a mouse in his bedroom. I don’t know how the mouse got in or how long he has been there, but I agreed with my son that we needed to get him out! The mouse got away despite our efforts to catch him and we decided to set some traps for him.

One of the best ways to trap a mouse is by setting the following trap. Take a common trash can and place it in the middle of a room the mouse is known to frequent. Lean a board from the floor up to the can. Place an empty cardboard center from a paper towel roll on the edge of the can. The mice love tunnels and will enter and fall into the can. Works every time! We took the mouse for a ride and let him go in the woods. Problem solved!

Helping animals

No matter where you live there are many stray or hurt animals that need help. The local shelters are inundated with animals and many of them work completely off of donations. With the Holiday season fast approaching, many find this time of year the one where they give them most. I would encourage you to also give to your local shelters, so that they can take care of the lost and lonely animals that are so in need of help. A quick search on the internet will tell you where they are all located in your area and you can find out which ones are in need of assistance.

Remember also before you give a pet as a Christmas gift that it is a lifetime commitment and you must be certain that you have the space available and the time, as well as money to care for it. Children love animals, but can easily get bored with it. Make sure you realize that it is something that you are taking on rather than your child taking it on. Have a happy holiday season and don’t forget our little friends whether they are furry or not.

Are There Safe Dog Treats Anymore?

About a year ago, I was devastated to find out the my dog’s favorite treat in the whole world, chicken jerky, was killing dogs. We found out that the treats were being made in China and the Chinese were adding something to the treats and other pet food that was poison to dogs. Everyone looked to the FDA to find out what was going on and to stop it, but the FDA didn’t seemed to worry about it, as it was dogs being poisoned, not humans.

Everyone eventually stopped buying the chicken jerky treats and passing the word along to other pet owners about the thousands of dog deaths and the stores stopped selling it. Notably, WalMart was one of the very last retailers to stop carrying the poisoned dog treats. That kinda pisses me off in itself. WalMart should have been the first to raise hell with the Chinese and make them clean up their act. But, no.

I have now become suspicious of any dog food or dog treat that is not made in the USA. I was OK with the fact that dog treats are made from the less desirable parts of the animals and that it was not human grade food going into the pet food and treats. But poison? No.

Have you found any dog treats that are made in the USA and are similar to the chicken jerky treats that we used to buy? I have seen some knock offs, but they are lying on the label, saying they are made in the USA when they are actually just packaged here. The poisoned dog treats are just being put in different packaging and using deceptive wording on the label to make you believe that they are not made in China. I’m too smart to fall for that bull shit.

I have money I am willing to spend on an American made, safe dog treat. Why isn’t someone making them and selling them?

Pets

One thing in life that is very wonderful is pets. We have two cats that we love very much. One of them is named Isis, and the other ones name is Ziggy. Ziggy is a very odd fellow and we all love to watch his eccentric ways. He is a real oddball.

Whenever I open the door to the garage, he runs out to the cement and flips on his back. He then proceeds to wiggle back and forth and it is a site to see. I guess a good back-scratching is necessary for him from time to time. I hope he enjoys it.

SeaWorld

Yesterday’s tragic death of a trainer at SeaWorld has led to some very different views. The death of trainer Dawn Brancheau at the hands of a killer whale was tragic indeed. She was mauled by the whale and forced under water where she drowned to death by an animal she loved. Feeling on both sides of the issue are strong.

Some believe that the animal should be destroyed. This is not the first incident with this particular whale and some wonder if this animal is a “Bad Egg”. Others believe that the whale should be released back into the wild and released from confinement. Whatever feelings you may have on the issue would be interesting to hear. I hope you will express your feelings with me!