<http://tinyurl.com/yzr7zef>

preventing obesity in pets -
U * GOTTA read this, it;s a howl! all the stories
of how the writer, and her readers, tried to keep
their pets from eating themselves into an early
grave... what a giggle!
and yup, less in the bowl and more time on their
paws (and we on our feet!) reduces our blimphood,
both human and non-human.



<http://tinyurl.com/ylylkpb>
* How long do U keep the animals? *

the perennial question for shelter staff, and the
answer from the Prez of the Calif Peninsula Humane
Society and SPCA is.... [ drumroll... ]

it depends. (grin) he talks about some of the
more remarkable long-term residents who eventually
found that forever-home.


<http://tinyurl.com/yhpeged>
Nora the piano-playing cat... appearing as
herself in a video-clip, and then as explained
in writing by Dodman, DVM.


<http://tinyurl.com/yjlqu3w>
Broward Co, Florida:
* if U can;t ban pitbulls, MUZZLE em! *
oh, dear - here we go again...



<http://tinyurl.com/ylsghhw>
Merced, Calif:
experts conclude OWNERS are responsible for
the dog-attacks that have occurred there...
(bout time!)

enjoy,
--- terry

terry pride, APDT-Aus, apdt#1827, CVA, IPDTA, TDF