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Petropolis Pet Carnival 2010. 16830 Chesterfield Airport Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63005 May 8. 10 am - 2 pm. Adoption day and pet carnival. Vendors and Food. http://www.petropolis.com/pdf/2010-petropolis-pet-carnival-chesterfield.pdf
CINCINNATI, May 5, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) has signed an agreement to acquire Natura Pet Products, Inc., a privately-held pet food business based in Davis, California.
This move enables P&G to expand into the attractive "holistic and naturals" segment of the pet food category, complementing P&G's current Iams and Eukanuba brands and helping the Company advance its overall growth strategy of "reaching more consumers in more parts of the world more completely."
Natura's brands include Innova, Evo, California Natural, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma. These brands are sold in a limited number of pet specialty stores and through veterinarians, mainly in the United States and Canada.
"These outstanding brands and the great employees of Natura Pet Products will complement our Eukanuba and Iams brands very well," said Dan Rajczak, senior vice president of P&G's global pet care and snacks businesses. "This acquisition gives us a strong position in the holistic and natural pet food segment. It will enable us to enhance the health and well-being of even more dogs and cats and represents an exciting new source of growth for our business."
"It's time for the right company to take our brands to the next level of growth. P&G is that company," said John Rademakers, founder and owner of Natura Pet Products. "We know that P&G will honor our history as they capitalize on their strengths to build these brands."
Natura Pet Products employs about 140 people, mainly at its production sites in San Leandro, California and Fremont, Nebraska. P&G is targeting to close this deal in about a month, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory clearances. Specific terms of the deal are not being disclosed.
As November creeps closer, people in Missouri are becoming more divided on Proposition B, which will appear on the Nov 2 ballot. Known as the “puppy mill” bill I have written about it many times; you can find out the details about it in my previous articles. Now another crinkle has been added to the debate-linked, but not directly. An alderman, Alderman Nick Guccione, Ward 3 Wentzville, MO is proposing a ban on selling dogs and cats in pet stores. The theory behind this is that if there is no market, then there is no motivation for the puppy mills to raise their “livestock...
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Rebuilding a family. An incredible story of adoption and love. Blake & Kane Part I (Wed, 01 Sep 2010)
Over the next couple of weeks, involving several parts, I will be telling you a story about extraordinary people and their journey to put their family back together after losing the love of their life, Zoey their 10 year old Chinese Crested Powderpuff after a long battle with cancer earlier this year. This is a story that covers a lot of the United States,from Michigan, to Missouri, to Maryland and it was all coordinated by a local rescue group right here in Missouri. A lot of the story I will put in Ken & Teri’s own words, because I couldn’t improve on the feeling and...
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Your new best friend may be waiting for you at the IL State Fair! Don't miss this opportunity. (Wed, 18 Aug 2010)
The Illinois State Fair going on in Springfield, IL this week is known for a lot of things: great food, outstanding entertainment, thrilling rides, and unsurpassed people watching opportunities. But this year you may actually find your new best friend waiting for you right there. “Adopt Your Next Best Friend” is being featured in Conservation World; which is already a hidden treasure at the fair for family entertainment. Local animal shelters and rescue groups throughout the central IL area (almost to MO) will be on hand with some of the pets available for adoption. Although...
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Hot surfaces can severely damage your pet's paws! If it hurts your feet, it hurts theirs. (Mon, 09 Aug 2010)
I spoke to a local veterinary office this week that passed along this sad story. I wanted to pass it on to my readers in the hopes of avoiding the same thing happening to other dogs. They had a dog brought into the clinic because the pads on all four paws had been burned off from the metal deck around a swimming pool. The family found him laying on his side and whimpering. With the heat index outside over 110 degrees surfaces like concrete, sand, and metal are very dangerous to both humans and animals. Dogs that are confined in concrete pens with no shade suffer...
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Humane Society of Missouri offering Pre-Owned cats for only $19.95 this week-end-3 locations (Fri, 30 Jul 2010)
Every make and model you can imagine-ready to go home with you this week-end!!!!!All pre-tested, free microchips (worth the fee by itself), inspected for quality. Wonderful selection. Ready to provide years of love and affection. Macklind Avenue Headquarters Center inSt. Louis City 1201 Macklind Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110(314) 951-1562 Hours: Monday-Friday10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Saturday10 a.m. - 5 p.m.SundayNoon - 4 p.m. Chesterfield Valley Center at Boone's Crossing 17357 Edison AvenueChesterfield, MO 63005(636)...
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Four pups abandoned at local MO shelter die. Whether it is one pet or a litter-dumping is wrong. (Thu, 29 Jul 2010)
People dump animals all the time. Not only is it illegal, it is cruel and lazy. Instead of finding homes for pets brought into the world because of the owner’s negligence in having their pet spayed or neutered, they just abandon the babies. No problem. Or maybe it is an older dog or cat that has become too much responsibility to take care of-never mind that the animal may sit on the side of the road for days waiting for the owner to return. Or even longer-See story about Harley shown to the left below. Often people leave unwanted animals at veterinary offices and shelters. This was...
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2 bills signed yesterday in Illinois that will impact pets. Also events: Spfld, IL & St. Louis (Fri, 23 Jul 2010)
Illinois became the 14th state to require manufacturers to put bitter flavor in anti-freeze and engine coolant when Governor Quinn signed House Bill 4722 yesterday. Every year nearly 100,000 animals and several thousand children are poisoned, many fatally, after ingesting the sweet tasting substance. The substance is sometimes spilled on the driveway or left in open containers, and unfortunately also used intentionally by some heartless people to rid themselves of what they consider a “nuisance” animal.Jordan Matyas, Illinois director for the Humane Society, says the bitter...
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Your pet and heat stroke or exhaustion. Symptoms and breeds most at risk. Very serious health risk. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010)
Any dog and cat can suffer from heat related illness, including dehydration and heat stroke. Sometimes this results in death. A dog's normal body temperature is 101-102 degrees, at 106 serious organ damage and death can occur. And it doesn't take extraordinary circumstances to reach that temperature. Over exertion, seriously hot environment, lack of water, lack of shade, illness, and medications can all lead to a dog's temperature to rise dangerously. Over exertion in a relatively cool environment can cause the symptoms. Certain breeds of dogs are also more likely to have heat...
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Our pits, mutts, and kittens. Our journey with the kittens continue. Part 3 (Thu, 08 Jul 2010)
Well we have gotten the kittens through the first 7 weeks of their lives. And boy what a difference from the beginning. They are running the households now; racing around like little maniacs. Wrestling continuously. Perpetual motion. Karin and Mike have named them Cammo and Bailey. I have gone along with the Cammo, but call the little girl Kiwi when she is at my house, as I already have a dog named Bailey. They have had their first vet visit, been vaccinated, dewormed to get rid of those huge bellies, and declared healthy. We were also told that we shouldn’t give them any more bottles...
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You know it is time to clean out your garage when you lose your 75 lb dog in it for over an hour. (Wed, 30 Jun 2010)
You know it is time to clean out the garage when you lose your 75lb camouflage colored (brindle) pit bull in it for over an hour and can’t find him. Yep, happened to us today. My husband called to me frantically that Grizz (Griswold) got out of the yard, or was let out. He always comes when called, but was a no show. Jim had already scouted the property. Could Grizz have scooted under the gate? It would be a tight squeeze. I added my voice to his, and thought briefly I heard him around the garage. We went in and looked and called. Nothing. Now you would have to see my husband’s...
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Pet cooling kits, cool bandannas, swimming pools- ideas to keep your pet safe and cool. (Fri, 18 Jun 2010)
I happened to be up most of the night, and my pit bulls slept in with me most of the day. Not because they were tired, but because it is 96 degrees outside. All four of my inside dogs suffer tremendously from the heat.Here are some things you can do to help your dog, and cats, stay cool on these blistering hot days. Know your breed and their heat tolerance. Bogart, the bullador, can’t be out for more than a few minutes. Dugan, the old guy, is a trip in and out about 3 times a day. The pits want to go out, they really do-they just can’t handle the heat. My...
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CSI goes to the dogs-pit bulls! DNA database used in dogfighting rings! Great step forward. (Wed, 16 Jun 2010)
I read a story today about dogfighting that actually made me smile and pump my fist in the air. Alright!!!! Before I did this writing thing, I worked, and lectured for a forensics lab, most specifically, the CODIS program which was the Combined DNA Index System, a nationwide database started in 1991 with DNA of sex offenders to tie crimes and offenders together. Today it is huge, and worldwide. A fact I take some personal pride in, and for the dedicated scientists I worked with that made it a reality. This technology is now being used in the dogfighting world. The dogs from last summer...
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One local agency lowers the cost for having your pet spayed or neutered. Be responsible. (Thu, 10 Jun 2010)
This is the time of year where you begin to see kittens and puppies everywhere. Unfortunately most of those that you see won’t ever find permanent homes. Over population is a huge concern of animal lovers. More and more animal shelters across the nation offer low cost spay and neuter options in hopes that people will do the responsible thing and have their pet altered. The Animal Protective League in Springfield, IL is one organization that does all it can to promote adoptions and well care for animals in central Illinois, down to the St. Louis area.According to their website...
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Finally-justice for the tortured dogs from last summer's dogfighting crackdown. But is it enough? (Fri, 04 Jun 2010)
Some say that justice was done this week in the sentencing of seven of more than two dozen suspects that were arrested during last summer's largest dogfighting raid in U.S. history, involving 7 states and over 600 dogs. I agree, the sentences were wonderful to hear, no less than a year in federal prison and 3 years after that on supervision, plus they have to reimburse the Humane Society of Missouri approximately $1 million dollars for caring for the seized dogs and their pups. More than 160 of these poor dogs had to be euthanized from their injuries or the mental damage that had been...
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Dying young-now there are two. Our personal journey with the kittens. Part II (Wed, 02 Jun 2010)
We made it through the first week with no problems. The kittens were thriving. Two were eating great; however, the littlest one just had problems from the beginning. The “suck” reflex just wasn’t fully developed and she was more difficult to feed. She would finally catch on, and we managed to get the food down her. My husband Jim was by far the best at feeding her. Somehow she just felt safe in his huge hand. Day by day it got better.Cutest thing of all is that they were learning to play with each other. Not quite sure what to do they would wobble over to each other, then...
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Takes a village to raise abandoned kittens. Expect the worst, do your best. A three part story . (Mon, 31 May 2010)
You have heard the expression that ‘it takes a village to raise a child’. Well I propose that it also takes a village, or at least a group of well-meaning people, to raise a trio of abandoned 5 day old kittens. Living in the country it is not that unusual to have stray cats, although through perseverance and getting fed up with hearing me preach about spay and neuter we have a lot fewer of them around our area than we use to. Well about 3 weeks ago our neighbor called and asked if we could help out with a kitten that another neighbor, further down the road had found&hellip...
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Drew, Prissy, Victoria and many more beautiful pets available at APL-Springfield,IL. Adopt. (Fri, 14 May 2010)
A N I M A L P R O T E C T I V E L E A G U E SPRINGFIELD, ILMore About DrewDrew came to APL as the result of a humane investigation, emaciated and covered with sores. He tested positive for heartworms and has already been treated. He is good with some dogs if they are submissive, but does not get along with cats. He tends to be protective of his handler, and he does not care for some men (often those who are big and burly). Drew is a total sweetheart once he bonds with you. He loves his walks, chew toys, and...
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Drug raid and death/injury of pets in Columbia, MO-plenty of blame to go around- graphic video (Wed, 12 May 2010)
A pit bull dead, a corgi injured. Both defending their family. After reading the accounts of the drug raid gone terribly wrong in Columbia, MO I find it so sad for the innocent involved (the child and pets), and outraged at the whole set of common sense errors that were made. And I am not talking just about the swat team either, although there appears to have been many mistakes made there. Parents that would put their children in a situation where something like this could possibly happen are not without blame by any means. You do a crime; you put your family at risk...
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Stray Rescue of St. Louis - some of the wonderful pets available for adoption (Sat, 08 May 2010)
I have so much respect for Randy Grim and the shelter he has built, with the help of the community and volunteers over the years in the St. Louis area. These great people rescue animals that would otherwise fall throught the cracks of society, suffering terrible deaths. Randy and his staff, sometimes at personal risk, fight for these animals 24/7. Here are just some of the animals at their shelter. These people do a wonderful job. Please consider them when you are thinking of adopting, fostering, or donating. Check back often as i usually feature their...
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Bark in the Park - May 15 St. Louis, MO A Walk for Animals and County Fair! (Thu, 06 May 2010)
The Humane Society of Missouri and Purina® Present Bark in the Park-A Walk for Animals and Country Fair. Grab a leash and lace up your sneakers because you don’t want to miss the largest dog festival in the Midwest! The annual dog walk and country fair is fun for the whole family – with activities for adults, kids and dogs! Join us for the fun all while helping homeless animals at the Humane Society of Missouri!Registration includes dog walk, country fair festival & the Official 2010 T-shirt!- $25 for adults - $5 for children 15 & under ...
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