Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Dog finds owner after storm
I really find this news i stumbled from yahoo news. Yes, we sometimes read news like this but what makes this story interesting is the miracle how the dog survived from the storm and crawled back to his home days after even though two of its legs were broken.
A scruffy Alabama terrier mix named Mason was whisked away by fierce twisters last month, prompting his owners, who lost their home in the storm, to fear the worst. But the redoubtable mutt apparently crawled back to his home days later with two broken legs in a remarkable tale of survival.
Local news outlet WBRC reports that Mason was blown away by the storm from the garage in Birmingham where he was hiding on April 27. His owners looked for him everywhere but couldn't find him. Two and a half weeks later, though, they found Mason waiting for them on their front porch when they returned to the house to look through the debris.
Workers at the Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control shelter are now caring for Mason, since his owners say they can't take care of him while they piece their lives back together after the storm. "This is probably the most dramatic we've seen as far as an injury in an animal that's survived this long. It's kind of tapering off, the amount of animals we're seeing because of the storm. For an animal just to show up on someone's porch after this time was pretty remarkable, especially with the condition he's in," shelter worker Phil Doster told the news station.
Mason is "doing fantasic" after his May 20 surgery where metal plates were attached to his bones so they could heal, Doster told The Lookout in an email. "We are excited that he will be going back to his family and to the home where he finally returned after 3 weeks," he wrote. Mason is expected to be able to walk completely normally after he recovers in about six weeks, though his front legs will be a bit shorter than his back legs. Mason's family has requested to not be named in the media, Doster added, but they are "very excited" for Mason to come home when their house is again habitable in about five weeks.
Pets are often forgotten victims of natural disasters such as the fierce storms and tornadoes that have battered the Midwest the past few months. The Human Society of the United States has sent rescue teams to find pets in Joplin, Missouri, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and other hard-hit areas.
source: yahoo news
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Ashera Cat
The Ashera Cat is crossbreed cat sold by Lifestyle Pets. This cat is a hybrid between the African serval, the Asian leopard cat, and a domestic housecat. There have been questions about the authenticity of this cat breed. A Pennsylvania cat breeder told the San Diego Union-Tribune that some of the cats sold by Allerca and labeled "Ashera" were actually raised by him as another hybrid named "Savannah F1."
According to wikipedia:
The results of official DNA tests confirmed that 3 "Ashera" kittens confiscated at Schiphol Airport in Feb 2008 are F1 Savannahs bred by Chris Shirk of Cutting Edge Savannahs.[6] The F1 Savannahs were sold to/through A1Savannahs to a Lifestyles Pets representative. It is commonly believed that Cutting Edge Savannahs did not know that the cats were to be re-sold as Ashera Cats. It is not clear what the connection is between A1Savannahs and Lifestyle Pets. US Fish and Wildlife supervised the taking of blood samples from Shirk's cats in Pennsylvania. The samples were shipped directly from the vet surgery to the Dutch government. The forensic labs that compared the seized "Ashera" cats' DNA to that of the cats alleged to be their parents all confirmed that the "Ashera" kittens were F1 Savannahs bred by Shirk (Cutting Edge Cats) from his serval and an Egyptian Mau and could not be Ashera cats bred by Lifestyle Pets. The results were released in June 2008 and shortly afterwards, Brodie adopted the identity Simon Cadarran and set up a new company.[7]
These cats can weigh up to 40 lbs (according to Lifestyle Pets) and cost US$22,000 which meant the Savannah cats bred by Shirk were each resold as Asheras for around 4 times their original price. "Hypoallergenic" versions sell for $37,000 and versions with rare markings sell for up to $125,000.
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Make the best of Discounted Pet Supplies
If you are one of those committed pet owners then you should know that there many pet products that you critters needed for them to stay healthy and have long, comfortable and happy lives. But some these items are usually outrageously priced high, that's why there are a lot of animal owners who are looking for discounted pet supplies. Discounted pet supplies is your best option especially when you are really in a tight budget but still want to give your pets the best pet supplies there is in the market. Well, there is nothing wrong buying discounted pet supplies as long as it is safe and pet friendly product. Besides, just because a pet product is offered for sale or at lower price, it doesn't mean that it is not as good than those that are priced higher by other manufacturers.
Since our economy is slowly showing signs of rebounding from its downfall, it is still a very good idea to go for safe and not so expensive pet supplies. We know that it is hard to stay on top of our pets' needs. That is why we highly suggest to check out discount pet supplies. Because every penny that you can save can even make a difference of being able to keep your pet instead of parting with them. Here are several ways that a pet owner can locate a discount pet supplies. Check brick and mortar stores or discount stores that offers discounted pet products and you might see some good bargains that you will like. Keep checking their store or website because every store inventory usually changes often. Another great place to check is online discount stores. You do not need to do all the hassles of checking out every pet store you know because you can conveniently shop at the comfort of your home. Dont forget to also check pet chain store that are close to your home and sign up for any special rewards card or loyalty card that the store are offering because some of those stores not only carry a wide variety of pet supply products but also offer special low prices for member card holders. A 5% discount may seem low to you but remember that every penny you save can be used to buy another product for your loved pets.
You can also utilize the search engine like Google when you want to shop online. You will surely be amazed at how many discount pet supplies that you can find by searching the internet. Plus, you can also take advantage of comparison shopping sites that will show you where the best deals are and compare prices from your favorite stores as well. Last, keep those promotions, coupons, and free shipping options because you can also save money when you use it. Happy shopping to all.
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