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/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/how-to-be-a-responsible-breeder/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/how-to-be-a-responsible-breeder/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:22:17 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2188
PERCEPTION By Jim Hughes Kennel Spotlight Magazine, December 2009 * Thanks to Mary O’Conner Shaver of Columbus Top Dogs, a well-known and respected animal advocacy group, for sharing this article with us on Facebook. I recommend to everyone you join her Facebook Group, “Ohio Voters Against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions,” by clicking here or on the previous Facebook [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/how-to-be-a-responsible-breeder/feed/ 3 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/holiday-travel-with-pets-tips/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/holiday-travel-with-pets-tips/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:01:00 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2095
Thanks to American Humane for these wonderful holiday travel with pets tips. Some pets love traveling — while others find it extremely stressful. However, with increased awareness of the risks inherent in traveling with animals, owners can prepare and minimize undue stress on their pets. These travel tips from the American Humane Association can help ensure [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/holiday-travel-with-pets-tips/feed/ 2 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/bassetfest-2009-in-ohio-a-great-success/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/bassetfest-2009-in-ohio-a-great-success/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:31:53 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2064
Imagine 50 Basset Hounds running around a 10-acre park like wild dogs…carousing one another, playing and wrestling, taking unauthorized swims – it’s a sight one will rarely have the chance to see. But that’s exactly what Ohio Basset Rescue’s (OBR) BassetFest 2009 was. Held in Delaware, Ohio at Columbus Dog Park, OBR’s efforts reach all the [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/bassetfest-2009-in-ohio-a-great-success/feed/ 1 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/pit-bull-misperception-talk-back/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/pit-bull-misperception-talk-back/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:40:03 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2061
A LONG time ago I wrote a post on the misperception of pit bulls. It seems that I have ruffled some feathers recently. Please take a look at the original post, and then these comments I posted below and tell me what you think. Original Post: “The Misperception of Pit Bulls.” Comments: It appears that you are likening [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/pit-bull-misperception-talk-back/feed/ 6 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/pet-charity/ganley-vw-support-animal-rescu/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/pet-charity/ganley-vw-support-animal-rescu/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:07:50 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2042
It’s not often that you hear about a car dealership having an event that benefits animals, or a car dealership whose employees are dedicated to the animal welfare cause. But that’s exactly what Ganley Volkswagen/Subaru of Bedford is, and will be doing this Saturday. They are hosting the second annual “Feed the VW Bug, Adopt [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/pet-charity/ganley-vw-support-animal-rescu/feed/ 6