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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?

    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

    “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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    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 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

    This may be in the wrong forum but I need something to deter a fur baby from going over and out! have three cats but one is an escape artist. I’ve covered the lower portion with wire so she can’t get through but now she’s jumping to the top rail and back. She lives in the city so if Emma ever...
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    Good old sw Missouri comes through again…I hate this

    Post today on FB “Tenant moved out and left 7+ cats and kittens. Humane society says they are full and refused. My entire family is allergic, so I can't keep any. Abandoned at 210 S Pearl, Joplin. We will be here cleaning until 3 pm today. After that I'll release and you can pick them up...
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    I forgot to ask surgical question

    Dolly’s going to have oral work in the morning. I thought just no food after midnight but my wife says no liquid as well since she could aspirate on liquid. question: just rods or liquids withheld after midnight as well?
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    So tired of animal care in the Midwest.

    Between dumped animals, no local support for no kill shelters and the expanding puppy mills and now this “COFFEYVILLE, Kan. - Former employees of a Coffeyville animal shelter level accusations of unnecessary euthanasia and improper disposal of animals against the current Coffeyville friends of...
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    Anything new for tarter control food?

    I have 7 rescues at this time. Some of the older ones are showing signs of tarter buildup. I’m sure this has been discussed but being on a fixed income and these rising dental charges makes me stressed so I’m asking if anything new has come up. To preface: they are all rescues trapped as adults...
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    Ah texas! I’m surprised they beat us in Missouri to this with a new state law

    “But an amendment to the bill is very specific when it comes to pet sales. The section of the law reads, “A municipality may not adopt, enforce, or maintain an ordinance or rule that restricts, regulates, limits, or otherwise impedes a business involving the breeding, care, treatment, or sale of...
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    I think jelly has allergy or dermatitis.food suggestions

    He’s part Siamese and has red gums and chews around the back at the tail on top so no hair, dry, flaky. Eats and bathrooms fine. Vet says maybe autoimmune disease. He’s inside only and no carpet. looking for recommendations on best food. Looked at royal canin but wow…sooo many grains and by...
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    Southwest Missouri URGENT. Can you help foster some dogs?

    This breaks my heart, especially since the police had already responded several months ago to rescue an abused dog with hate symbol painted on it. Imo these people are just working up to human abuse, either adult or children Any folks or rescues that can help…please Urgent! Please read Today...
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    Sorry for the cat butt pictures butt dolly needs some help

    She is a rescue about 12 and has been with us since a kitten. She is an inside at night outside during the day. 3 acres all fenced with occasional opossum or skunk as a visitor at night when she’s inside. feed dr. Elsey dry and 1 can of fancy feast wet we deal with this about all the time...
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    This touched my heart today

    Pets, it turns out, also have last wishes before they die, but only known by veterinarians who put old and sick animals to sleep. Twitter user Jesse Dietrich asked a vet what was the most difficult part of his job. The specialist answered without hesitation that it was the hardest for him to...
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    Any thoughts on frontline for flea control?

    I have 7 rescues, 3 of which are inside/outside and used to use frontline years ago at the first warm season. never really liked putting that toxic stuff on them but it did work. The last few years haven’t had to, thankfully. But this year I might. any thoughts from the group on frontline or?
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