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  1. trudy1

    Sorry but just gotta vent on animal rescue related charities

    Ya I’m thinking we should March and protest! I write all the time to city and county commission the amount of money no kill shelters save them but no, we are building another round-a-bout! But when I think what these little shelters could do with just a crumb of what these CEO’s get for...
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    Sorry but just gotta vent on animal rescue related charities

    I know this is not just in my area but our few local shelters, one of which just went no-kill a few years ago receive such little support from local governments or companies then I read this in charity watch: “If you are an animal lover you may have received a t-shirt or other unsolicited gift...
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    Raw milk kills cats in texas

    Yep, that’s wh pasteurization. We have dairies in the Midwest that still sell it but to me the health risks are too great these days but at my age I can still remember when raw milk was the norm
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    Raw milk kills cats in texas

    A cluster of cats on a Texas dairy farm died after drinking raw milk from dairy cows affected with bird flu, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The felines developed "fatal systemic influenza infection" after drinking the unpasteurized...
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    Here’s a bit of good news…kinda brightened my day

    “VA to largely end animal testing on dogs, cats within two years” from federal news hope it’s true
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    Have you ever noticed sales tax rate from sellers?

    Guess I didn’t but read it now. I can comprehend what you’re saying but I order rom Petsmart ( parent company), Amazon, and lots and lots of others. Los of similar products and chewy is the only one who does this. so I was wondering if others had experienced the same thanks
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    Have you ever noticed sales tax rate from sellers?

    I buy a lot from chewy and constantly fight with them over their sales ax rate. In Missouri we are around 4,.2 % but chewy almost always charges up to 9%. I live in a rural area so the nearest town has no designated sales tax. if I corner them they usually reduce the rate but I’m wondering...
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    This really made me sad today

    Here’s the source if you want to google it How many dogs are euthanized in the US every year? In 2023, the number surpassed cats Marc Ramirez USA TODAY
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    This really made me sad today

    “million more pets are crowding the nation’s animal shelters and facilities compared to three years ago, with more dogs than cats euthanized last year for the first time since one major animal advocacy organization began tracking those figures in 2016. Shelter and rescue populations in the U.S...
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    I needed a really “good” cry today

    Someone sent me this poem today. Brought tears to my eyes. This is for all stray cat, feral feeders. We devote hours every single day for these cats. The picture is of one of my colonies. "I may never be a lap cat, Or one who comes when called, I may resist the hand that tries to touch, And...
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    Just something to watch out for with Chewy and maybe others

    They are great to deal with but look at your sales tax closely. For instance on $360 worth of product they charged me $30! Now I live I a rural area so only state tax of 4.222. I called them on it and they did give me a discount BUT the tax rate stayed at a little over 8%! So I’m wondering why...
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    I Got My Feral In The House Today!

    I built a two story catcatraz for the basement with cat door window and a three story in the garage with cat door for mortie and besties . Even an occasional opossum stops by when it’s cold. people ( relatives) say it looks like Peter tumbledown place from the road…but anything for cats, right
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    I Got My Feral In The House Today!

    We must be kindred spirits! I have 7. All rescues. Three are in the garage. Morti my black bobtail, tigger a yellow male. Both scared of their own shadows. I’ve had them almost 7 years. Sweetie is the tortie female…best cat in the world. Still can’t pick mortie up, tigger finally with much...
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    This is my new years prayer for all no kill and other shelters

    CNN) — Just two weeks ago, the Adams County, Pennsylvania, SPCA was near capacity as its kennels were filled with dogs needing homes. Now, for the first time in nearly 50 years, there are no dogs at the facility and the recent residents are spending the holidays with their new families. “To say...
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    This picture hurt my heart today

    Yep, reminds me of our latest addition, Gracie, found on Chick-fil-A parking lot, 7 oz, matted eyes..BUT she’s home now!
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    This picture hurt my heart today

    Yep, maybe it will touch someone’s heart and they’ll adopt! Certainly won’t the dumpers sad
  17. trudy1

    This touched me today so thought I’d share

    Poem from a Feral Cat 🐱 I may never be a lap cat, or one who comes when called. I may resist the hand that tries to touch and some may think I’m flawed. I may prefer my freedom to your warm and cozy house I may reject a bowl of finest foods for the chance to catch a mouse. But the box...
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    Salmonella again, cat and dog food, even sick kids

    Just FYI “The FDA news release says that bags of Victor Super Premium Dog Foods, Wayne Feeds Dog Food, Eagle Mountain Pet Food and some Member’s Mark varieties with Best By dates before 10/31/24 may have been contaminated with salmonella at the company’s Mount Pleasant facility.”
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    Cat fence for small apartment railing construction

    Yes, I really need something like a purrfect fence in miniature but can’t find such
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