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Re: Craigslist and banning free pets… from the NJ Humane Society! Shortly after we found Bella and Buddy, I had a conversation with the above about Craigslist. The Humane Society had developed a list of SHOULD DOs for posting any animal on Craigslist to deter or eliminate predators searching for bait or other horrible things: 1) no animal should be given away free but don’t be fooled as people using animals (kittens, rabbits, dogs, cats, hamsters, rats, whatever) as bait who are willing to pay a substantial amount of money for your pet. Dog fighting is very lucrative and a puppy from a good fighting dog can cost $20,000 OR MORE so its unlikely that giving you $50 for your animal is going to bring about a good home. Money cannot be the criteria for a good home. What to do? Make the adoption difficult! 2) get the name, home address, work address, phone numbers (check them all, too), photo ID like a copy of a driver’s license from the would be adopter 3) check references, (get a work reference or two, personal references, etc) and especially a vet reference and CALL EVERY SINGLE ONE and tell them why you are calling. 4) do an in-home check before the animal is surrendered 5) make sure you have the right to visit your pet after adoption 6) make it difficult to adopt you furbaby and those who are not sincere or who have unscrupulous motives will simply find someone else who is an ease mark 7) post the above on in the PETS SECTION on every Craigslist across the country so people know. Raise people’s consciousness about what’s involved and WHY. Thanks and please share? Meet Craig Newmark of Craigslist at http://starlightnetworknews.com/craig.htm Contact Craig on FB Craig Newmark...he's a very warm, kind, caring man. I interviewed him in 2005 see the link about

your dog's gut...what you need to know:

I have been told that what goes on in the gut of a mammal, ourselves included, effects health tremendously. Bella was constantly bothered by ear infections and skin issues and my research demonstrated that its a well established fact that if there is an allergy (many affected by immunity, immunity is compromised in the gut, mange is an immunity issue which leads back to the gut which is where 70% is health issues start...PEOPLE TOO?) I bet so, but, animal folk...I am not an MD not a DVM, I am a frustrated owner like you trying different things since my dog, unlike the people I know, only eats what I give her. When the summer started Bella and Buddy had a fascination with our garden....particularly parsley but they also loved raw pepper, carrot, spaghetti and clam sauce, ooops, sorry, that's not a health food unless its Barilla high fiber pasta-it was-or you are Italian. I am. The parsley thing was really a mind blower as my parakeet was more likely to go in pursuit of parsley but Bella and Buddy loved it. Recently, reading Dr. Mercola's site (he has Dr. Becker, a vet writing for him as well) there was talk about our guts and Dr. Becker likewise was talking doggie guts. She said there were ways to help boost immunity from the gut. Our pups were on a great vitamin but it wasn't enough for Bella. Then Bella got yet another ear infection...... I stopped, I thought.......I read and reread. Hmmm, something else was going on here. She had been treated a number of times with antibiotics and I figured out that this was not a germ we were fighting this HAD TO BE YEAST. So I called around and found out where I could get cytology on Bella's ears. I found it...they found it. YEAST! I KNEW IT, had to be...all that medication destroying the normal flora. Bella had been on probiotics for about a month already but the thing is how to get the yeast out of her ears. We switched the approach. We cleaned her face and ears with an RX antimicrobial wash...we dabbed her chin, wiped her ears and chest. VIOLA` suddenly things got better for Bella in days. We are giving her acidophilus in between her probiotic mix from Mercola and its been miraculous. Well, I continued to read the Mercola site to find the doctors there recommending quercetin as something to help with immunity and the gut.........GUESS WHAT? It's found in parsley! Bella without reading the Mercola site and running on instinct knew what she needed while granny is here saying DUH........... Remember, the topics we are writing about pertain to my dog and are based on vet advice. Anything written here is NOT meant to be, NOR IS IT a replacement for licensed vet care. My vet, Jack Biederman, DVM is very open to adjuncts and alternatives and helped Buddy recover from the mange in a flash by answering my question, "Dr. Jack, is there anything else I can do to help Buddy get well?" Dr. Jack suggested that anecdotally there was evidence that fish oil helps. He was right...of course he was right, he's a professional and all health matters for people and animals belong in the hands of a professional. However, today, most mainstream healthcare professionals are very conversant in things like the above...ask the question...do some research and be able to ask a more intelligent question. And while on this topic, folks, you can do the dame with your medical doctor. I was vitamins D deficient and if I had not asked my doctor to run the test, he would have never known what was wrong with me. Communication with professionals is essential for wellness. Ask the questions, you will be surprised at how receptive your doggie doctor and your MD are ;o) So Bella created her own break through and I just happened to catch up with her in this past week. xox i

Bella, Bella, Bella...any living thing that feels better when I SING has got to be madly in love with me...my voice could shatter glass - lol

yesterday I visited Bella as I do at least once a week....she's always so delighted to see me...now at 45 pounds she still thinks she's a little puppy, the puppy I rocked and sang to, the puppy I hand fed, the baby I thought would die, the pup I held close for 30 minutes 5 or 6 times a day..... she lived as I gave her everything I had emotionally and physically. We had a wonderful visit as always with her on my lap most of the time licking me...she's happy where she is, she has my son and Buddy and yet she misses me as I do her. Sadly, she lived in this apt with me (against the rules here) when Hurricane Sandy left my son flooded and no place for Bella while she was healing. Now, she's back with him with a yard, has a playmate, etc. But, yesterday when I was leaving to come home I said "bye Bella" and hugged her and petted her...I could see her deflate with sadness. It made me cry especially when I think of all the dogs and cats that go through this and people don't think it matters to the animal. I know it does. Please folks, adopt a shelter animal. Love matters to an animal. DON'T BUY...ADOPT, the life you save may be your own!

common cat illnesses you can work at avoiding?

The vets say that the prevalent diseases among cats are: urinary tract issues This can help: mix a little water in to canned food, canned food is a better bet to avoid the bladder issues and avoid the gum and teeth issues of dry food, How to get going? Got a new kitten? A litter of new kittens? Start them on canned food with a teaspoon of warm water mixed in...gradually increase water as the cat grows. Water is a big help in avoiding bladder issues. Use broths for older cats. Gums and teeth: Kind of tied into the above....get your cat used to drinking more. When the cat chews dry food, particles of the dry food can get caught up in between teeth. You can try and teach a new kitten to allow you to brush their teeth ... however, that might be quite a daunting task for adult cats....leaving you with a new nick name, Stubby. Use chicken broth, beef broth, or whatever is HEALTHY and is mostly water. Also cats love to drink from the table top fountains...and its great feng schui for other 2 legged members of the household as well. Dry food can be used but do not give a lot. Thyroid issues NO FISH TALES...avoid feeding your cat any fish as the iodine is not good for them. Also, please, avoid meat by products and LIVER...liver is an internal organ charged with cleaning toxins out of the blood of mammals. Your cat is a mammal...do you want to feed your mammal other mammals toxins? Just some ideas....please ALWAYS consult your licensed vet for proper vet care. This information comes from K. Becker DVM on Dr. Mercola's site. We are using his products for both Buddy and Bella. Take the advice of the pros and look into you pets gut...70% of the issues lies there according to the professionals. Meow...Bella loves cats.

Buddy, bait puppy, rescued will be one year in November

rescued bait puppy, Bella, 2 weeks away from being one!

do you want to live longer, be healthier and save 2 lives? Here's how...go to your local animal shelter and adopt a dog"

what will happen? You will save a homeless dog's life and you will improve your health, be happier, live longer with the beneficial aspects of owning a dog, walk more, not feel lonely, reduce stress, improve your mental health. In fact, owning a dog is a low cost health improvement. Holistically speaking, your body will improve as you walk more, spend more time out doors maybe meet other owners which could mean less boredom and more socializing, commune with nature, celebrate the spiritual bond between you dog and yourself...good, no? For sure, sun shine and fresh air is medicine for your body, mind and soul as is the movement of simply taking a walk. Mentally, by walking accompanied by your furry friend, your body releases endorphins which improve your mood, lowers your blood pressure and helps combat pain, stress, etc. The spiritual benefits of having a dog are many. You're connected to something bigger than yourself...the rescue of homeless dogs (and cats) with millions dying every year. Dogs know loyalty and love, your investment will result in your feeling good about you, you will be joining rescue efforts around the world, you will be a part of something beautiful! You win as a member of an elite club whose compassion and empathy stands tall in a world that cares little about critters....the numbers are growing to combat the breeding of puppies and dogs by adopting and not shopping. There's plenty of material around to help you teach a dog...it's easier than you think...check out the TV shows, the books by Cesar Milan for dogs and Jackson Galaxy on TV. You will find free information all over the net AND you will be in an elite club of famous people like Betty White, Loretta Swit, George Clooney who are standing up and saying "ADOPT DON'T SHOP." Here's the reasons to own a dog to improve your health: An Incredible Benefit of Owning a Dog When Rover happily wags his tail and sloppily licks your hand in greeting when you arrive home, he may do more than make you smile with delight. He may also help you to live longer by improving your heart health, according to the American Heart Association, which has dubbed the effect "Rover Rx." The American Heart Association may call it the "Rover Rx." But we're not naming our dogs Rover. Find out the top 10 most popular names for dogs (and cats). People who own dogs appear to have a lessened risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Why? Your dog will get you walking--even if you don't want to. And walking reaps huge benefits, including lower blood pressure, increased mood-related brain chemicals, lower cholesterol, healthier weight and improved stress response. The AHA reached this conclusion after examining several studies that looked at pet ownership and heart health, including a study of more than 5,200 adults that found that dog owners were more likely to do more walking and get more physical activity than those without dogs. In addition, dog owners were 54 percent more likely to get the recommended amount of physical activity. While it can't be proven that owning a pet directly reduces heart disease risk, there does appear to be an association between the two. Dogs not only make you get out and walk no matter the weather, but also provide a loving presence that can lower stress and anxiety, assuage loneliness and increase your sense of well-being and self-esteem. The AHA statement was published online in the journal Circulation ISN'T ALL OF THIS AN INCREDIBLE WAY, AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO SAVE A LIFE and be rewarded by loyalty, affection, compassion and better health?