http://thoughtsfurpaws.com All Pets Go to Heaven Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:42:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/nitros-law-hb-70-finally-passes-ohio-house/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/nitros-law-hb-70-finally-passes-ohio-house/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:55:31 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2269
Many of you remember the awful terrors of the High Caliber K9 Kennels story (in Youngstown, Ohio). Although it’s local to me, it DID make national news through several outlets (Google it and you will see for yourself…) Many posts on this blog (go to the Search bar on the bottom right and type in Steve Croley, High Kaliber [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/nitros-law-hb-70-finally-passes-ohio-house/feed/ 5 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/nj-puppy-mill-moves-to-cleveland/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/nj-puppy-mill-moves-to-cleveland/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:56:44 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2266
Thanks to my friend and dedicated animal welfare advocate Mary O’Connor Shaver for alerting me and many others to this unfortunate set of circumstances. (Find Mary at ColumbusTopDogs and BanOhioDogAuctions.com.) NJ puppy mill breeders Edith and Perry Buchko of Howell, NJ, who had hundreds of Chihuahuas and Shar Peis, have now moved their business to Ohio. For more information [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/nj-puppy-mill-moves-to-cleveland/feed/ 7 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/the-laughable-ccf-goes-after-hsus-what-do-you-think/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/the-laughable-ccf-goes-after-hsus-what-do-you-think/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:53:19 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2263
Now this is a controversy I can get into. I have argued back and forth for and against the HSUS many times with many of you who read this blog. I am re-posting this from the Care2 site. (Thank you Care2 but I just couldn’t have written it better.) ***Let me know what you think about the [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/the-laughable-ccf-goes-after-hsus-what-do-you-think/feed/ 7 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/devastating-loss-of-gibson-please-pray-for-us/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/devastating-loss-of-gibson-please-pray-for-us/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:02:36 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2259
After losing my precious tabby Theodore just one week ago, our dear white Golden Retriever Gibson crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Friday night, just five days after Theodore. He died in the family room of our house of acute heart failure. After being rushed to the ER – the vets found CANCER ALL OVER HIS BODY, and [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/devastating-loss-of-gibson-please-pray-for-us/feed/ 54 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/pets-get-second-chance-for-love-valentines-weekend/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/pets-get-second-chance-for-love-valentines-weekend/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:51:08 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2252
We all know Valentine’s is for lovers – and this year, it’s for pet lovers, too. Your readers can celebrate the holiday by giving pets special Valentine’s Day gifts or helping a homeless pet find love during the PetSmart Charities Second Chance for Love National Adoption Weekend this February 12-14 in all 1,149 PetSmart stores [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/pets-get-second-chance-for-love-valentines-weekend/feed/ 0 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/blogpaws-2010-a-conference-for-pet-bloggers/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/blogpaws-2010-a-conference-for-pet-bloggers/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:38:36 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2241
***Re-posting this email info (with a tidbit from me) from Ann at Zoolatry…for your info *** Romeo and his family & some friends have begun a new blog — called BlogPaws!   Here’s what he told us… “the pet community is a special one – supportive, friendly and bound together by a passion for the furry members of our [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/blogpaws-2010-a-conference-for-pet-bloggers/feed/ 3 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/furminator-deluxe-edition-review/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/furminator-deluxe-edition-review/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:10:35 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2235
The new and improved FURminator is the coolest and most easy to use pet brush EVER. I was sent a sample for review and the updates the company made to the original make the product even better than it already was! The FURminator deLuxe Collection features the same premium quality, stainless steel edge and adds a [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/furminator-deluxe-edition-review/feed/ 1 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/december-contest-winner-enjoys-prize/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/december-contest-winner-enjoys-prize/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:07:26 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2219
These are pictures of Fenris, one of the December dog photo contest winners. He has the blog Alasandra, the cats and a dog. Here he is enjoying his new toys and treats from the prize package we at ThoughtsFurPaws sent to him for winning one of three places in the photo contest. Enjoy all the pictures at the [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/december-contest-winner-enjoys-prize/feed/ 13 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/its-fun-friday-more-funny-pet-pictures/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/its-fun-friday-more-funny-pet-pictures/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:14:46 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2205
Okay, now for the continuation of the funny pet and animal pictures post from earlier this week, here we go! Enjoy:)                 ]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/its-fun-friday-more-funny-pet-pictures/feed/ 10 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/were-back-with-funny-animal-pictures/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/were-back-with-funny-animal-pictures/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:26:13 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2196
Hi everyone, Well after battling pneomonia, mono, sinus infection and bronchitis, Mom is finally on the road to recovery and we are so excited to be posting again! We have missed all of you SO SO much! Even though it’s not Fun Friday, Mom wanted to post these funny pet pictures to let you know how happy [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/were-back-with-funny-animal-pictures/feed/ 10