Posted by kittymowmow in Animal Shelters, Mammals, Pets on 11 30th, 2008 | No Comments

Seattle Animal Shelter urges you to help pets find homes 4 the holidays

With pet adoptions down, the Seattle Animal Shelter is urging residents to help pets find "A Home 4 for the Holidays." The national program started in 1999 in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., and encourages families to adopt pets from shelters. Last year, it helped place 300,000 pets in homes nationwide; the...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Conservation, Endangered Species, Science & Tech on 11 29th, 2008 | No Comments

UN to seek more protection for endangered animals

Do you think this is just lip service?  I'm afraid it may be.  Nonetheless, I'm hoping for the best for our endangered friends! Governments should use a forthcoming conservation meeting to increase protection for endangered species ranging from cheetahs to dolphins, UN officials and NGOs said today. Representatives...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Animal Shelters, Cats, Mammals, Pets on 11 29th, 2008 | No Comments

Dedicated rescuer roasts turkey for Queens cats she loves

Debi Romano cannot sit down for Thanksgiving dinner knowing there are hungry animals outside. That's why every year, the Queens Village rescuer has been roasting a 25-pound turkey for the dozens of feral cats she cares for. "The cats don't know it's anything special, but it helps me sleep better at...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Birds, Conservation on 11 28th, 2008 | No Comments

Time to talk turkey – and pheasant, and prairie chicken

Perhaps you've read stories and columns I've written in the past about the fall and rise of the wild turkey in Illinois. Perhaps you recall that the wild turkey was gone from Illinois by the early 1900s due to habitat destruction and hunting pressure. Perhaps you also know that conservation efforts...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Conservation, Endangered Species, Mammals on 11 28th, 2008 | 2 Comments

Wolves hitting Idaho cow elk hard

The decades-long hunter v. wolves battle continues! Biologists with the state Department of Fish and Game say wolves are the primary cause of death among a shrinking population of cow elk in northern Idaho. The agency estimates cow elk in a remote area designated as the Lolo Hunting Zone have dwindled...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Farm & Ranch, Mammals, Science & Tech on 11 28th, 2008 | No Comments

French Court Fines Power Grid for Harming Animals

I'm made suspicious by the court prosecutor's statement, “Even if this wasn’t proved scientifically and with certainty, the judge considered there was no other possibility."  No proof necessary?  Hmmm... Well, is there other proof that high-voltage lines make people and animals ill? A French court...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Pets, Veterinary Medicine on 11 27th, 2008 | No Comments

11 Vital Holiday Travel Pet Tips from the American Humane Association

I hope these tips, sent to me from the American Humane Association, will help you have a happy and safe holiday season while traveling with your pets. Happy Thanksgiving! -Kitty Mowmow While some pets enjoy riding in the car and taking trips with their families, many find it stressful. However, with...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Cats, Culture, Dogs, Food, Mammals, Sport, Television on 11 25th, 2008 | No Comments

Britain’s fattest pets compete in slimming contest

Eight of Britain's most overweight pets are to embark on a 100-day diet and fitness regime in a bid to be crowned this year's pet fit club champion. The seven dogs and one cat, who are all more than 30 percent overweight and weigh a combined total of 191 kg (421 lb), were picked by veterinary charity...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Uncategorized on 11 25th, 2008 | No Comments

Korean Tigers Back from the Brink of Extinction, But Not in South Korea

My Korean friends will be sorely disappointed in me when they find out that I didn't know how important tigers were to Korean culture until I read this article: “Long ago, when tigers smoked long pipes… ” begin folk tales in South Korea. The stories recall a time at the farthest reaches of living...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Pets, Veterinary Medicine on 11 25th, 2008 | 2 Comments

Schwarzenegger’s proposed veterinary tax irks pet lovers

This seems like a very bad idea that will lead to worse healthcare for animals who are already suffering (and whose saddened, cash-strapped, loving owners also suffer) because of the downturn in the economy: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is barking up the wrong tree again. He wants to raise millions by...
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