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Animal Control Shoots Dog in Williamsburg, KY; Public Speaks Out

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

BY HEATHER DAVIS / NASHVILLE PAW MAGAZINE

There is public outcry after a shocking chain of events in Williamsburg, KY last week. Local business owners had been feeding a friendly stray dog - a Great Pyrenees they’d named Bugsy - and decided it would be best to call animal control so officials could find a home for the sweet pooch. What happened, however, was horrifying. The animal control officer, instead, drove up and shot the dog, killing it. Had the locals known the dog’s fate, they would have taken rescue measures into their own hands, and are now speaking out against a system gone wrong.

Read the full news story here.

Middle Tennesee’s own Big Fluffy Dog Rescue has stepped up by writing a formal complaint letter and starting a petition for the city to take action against the officer. You can make your voice heard by signing the petition here.

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Horrifying Case of Animal Cruelty in Blount County; Local SPCA Needs Help

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

FROM THE DAILY TIMES: In a macabre scene that included skulls that had been hung in trees and remains of dogs — at least a dozen — left to rot on the metal roof of a small outbuilding on a heavily wooded piece of property on Wildwood Road in Maryville, 20 live animals were removed from the property and remains of 22 more were found. Investigators expect to find more, with remains of as many as 100 dead dogs possibly left strewn across several acres, covered by leaves and thick wooded underbrush. Read the full article and watch a news video here.

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Iams Cat, Kitten Food Recalled

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Cats Could Get Sick From Too Little Thiamine in Iams Canned Cat/Kitten Food

June 10, 2010: The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its Iams canned cat food in North America as a precautionary measure. Diagnostic testing indicated that the product may contain insufficient levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1), which is essential for cats. Cats that were fed these canned products as their only food are at greater risk for developing signs of thiamine deficiency.

The recalled product includes all varieties of Iams ProActive Health Cat and Kitten Food in 3 oz. and 5.5 oz. cans.

Dates on the bottom of the recalled cans range from 09/2011 to 06/2012.

This recall is limited to only Iams canned cat food distributed in North America. No other Iams pet food is involved.

Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include loss of appetite, salivation, vomiting and weight loss. In advanced cases, signs may include ventroflexion (downward curving) of the neck, wobbly gait, falling, circling and seizures. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your cat is displaying any of these signs. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible.

Consumers who have purchased canned cat food with these codes should discard it. For further information or a product refund call P&G toll-free at 877-340-8826 (Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST), or visit the Iams Website.

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How to Help Middle TN Flood Victims

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

BY HEATHER DAVIS / NASHVILLE PAW MAGAZINE

Photo by Kellye Mitchell

As many of our readers are from out of town, I wanted to post some info on Nashville’s current state of emergency… and how you can help.

As you may have heard, Nashville has been declared a Federal Disaster Area. FEMA is here. The unbelievable flooding over the past few days have left emergency shelters at capacity, homes & businesses under 10-12 feet of water, thousands of people without power, drownings and missing persons, and we’re nearing a clean water shortage. Seventy cars were trapped under 7 feet of water on I-24, causing a mass evacuation and one drowning, as a portable school building floated past them on the interstate. Neighborhoods such as Pennington Bend along the Cumberland River are flooded to their second floors, leaving thousands of people without homes or their belongings. (more…)

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Update on Horse Slaughter Bill

Monday, April 26th, 2010

WRITTEN BY REP. JANIS SONTANY

HN-1428 is scheduled to be heard in Finance, Ways and Means Committee at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27th. (more…)

Posted in Action Alerts, Animal Welfare, Equine / Farm Animals, General Pet News & Pet Care, Legislation, Local Animal News, Local Event News | No Comments »

Animal Welfare Bill Needs Your Support

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Like many animal lovers, you may have been following our coverage on the Cannon County horse rescue the past few months. If so, you probably know that the owners of these horses only face a misdemeanor offense and that Rep. Janis Sontany is trying to push forth a bill that would make equine abuse a felony crime, as it is for companion animals such as cats and dogs.

Unfortunately, passing the bill has become an uphill battle, and she needs your help.Please read Sontany’s letter asking for your support, and check out the WSMV news video on the issue.

With your help, our voices will be heard and we CAN make a difference for our equine friends here in Tennessee. Thanks for your support!

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How to Help Animal Victims in Haiti

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

We’ve received numerous emails and calls from readers asking how to help the animal victims of the Haiti earthquake. While there may be many outlets for giving to this cause, I highly recommend the newly organized Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH). (more…)

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