What a heartbreak right before the holidays to learn that you may have to move the remains of your pet!
The Pet Rest Cemetery off Glenwood Avenue near Interstate 540 has been a comfort to hundreds of pet owners in the last 30 years. A peaceful hillside spot where you can come and relax and visit with your pet.
Not so anymore.
Owner, Jerry Rogers, sold the 2.3-acre site to the neighboring Brier Creek Corporate Center. Graves have been dug up, caskets are stacked and waiting to be moved.
Of course the owner felt he was doing pet-owners a favor by telling them they could have the remains back to rebury or cremate. "... we thought it was better to honor the memories of people's pets and offered to move all of them."
Unlike human cemetaries, pet cemetaries can be moved at any time.
Maybe Mr. Rogers never loved a dog.
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Saturday, December 10, 2005
Leave No Man Behind / Leave No Pet Behind
While poking around the Three Dog Bakery web site, I found the following web page:
https://www.threedog.com/special/katrina.shtml
I hope they don't mind - I have taken the following from their site, and hope you will take a minute to read, write to our government, and consider buying a T-shirt that expresses what most pet-lovers feel.
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Support is on its way to thousands of companion animals who survived Katrina, but in memory of those who didn't survive, we need to insure that no pet is left behind ever again.
The animals need your advocacy.With the silent support of millions of companion animals behind us, we earnestly seek your help in publicizing an effort initiated in the aftermath of the disaster in the Gulf.
Leave No Man Behind
Leave No Pet Behind™
While the efforts to save animals are far from over, the movement to encourage shelter and rescue operations to include pets is just starting.
To this end, we have designed t-shirts to generate awareness and funds for this project, and 100% of the profit from the sale of these shirts will be used to provide food, clean water and a safe environment for the staggering numbers of animals left behind.
Secondly, we must address local, state and FEMA guidelines in order to allow the rescue of companion animals, and their subsequent shelter with their companions in times of disaster.
Forcing people to leave their frightened companions behind in a disaster is, simply put, inhumane.
The US Coast Guard was one very notable exception; they rescued companions whenever possible.
We are requesting your support in getting the word out to change policy. Disaster will strike again, and if we do not act now, people will once again be forced to leave their companions behind.
The sad irony is that "rescue dogs" flew in from all over the U.S. to rescue survivors, who were previously forced to leave their dog behind. The rescue dogs left no one behind, people did.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
Mentioning "Leave No Pet Behind", please communicate your opinion to:
Coast Guard Headquarters (USCG) Commandant,
U.S. Coast Guard
2100 Second Street, SW Washington, DC 20593
President George W. Bush The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500
Email: comments@whitehouse.gov
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
FEMA
Washington, DC 20528
Comment Line: 202-282-8495
https://www.threedog.com/special/katrina.shtml
I hope they don't mind - I have taken the following from their site, and hope you will take a minute to read, write to our government, and consider buying a T-shirt that expresses what most pet-lovers feel.
****************************************
Support is on its way to thousands of companion animals who survived Katrina, but in memory of those who didn't survive, we need to insure that no pet is left behind ever again.
The animals need your advocacy.With the silent support of millions of companion animals behind us, we earnestly seek your help in publicizing an effort initiated in the aftermath of the disaster in the Gulf.
Leave No Man Behind
Leave No Pet Behind™
While the efforts to save animals are far from over, the movement to encourage shelter and rescue operations to include pets is just starting.
To this end, we have designed t-shirts to generate awareness and funds for this project, and 100% of the profit from the sale of these shirts will be used to provide food, clean water and a safe environment for the staggering numbers of animals left behind.
Secondly, we must address local, state and FEMA guidelines in order to allow the rescue of companion animals, and their subsequent shelter with their companions in times of disaster.
Forcing people to leave their frightened companions behind in a disaster is, simply put, inhumane.
The US Coast Guard was one very notable exception; they rescued companions whenever possible.
We are requesting your support in getting the word out to change policy. Disaster will strike again, and if we do not act now, people will once again be forced to leave their companions behind.
The sad irony is that "rescue dogs" flew in from all over the U.S. to rescue survivors, who were previously forced to leave their dog behind. The rescue dogs left no one behind, people did.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
Mentioning "Leave No Pet Behind", please communicate your opinion to:
Coast Guard Headquarters (USCG) Commandant,
U.S. Coast Guard
2100 Second Street, SW Washington, DC 20593
President George W. Bush The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500
Email: comments@whitehouse.gov
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
FEMA
Washington, DC 20528
Comment Line: 202-282-8495
Friday, December 09, 2005
Milk Bone Glamour Girl
There will be a new glamour girl on Milk Bone cartons - Lucy, the Border Collie!
Lucy belongs to Janet George of Durham, NC and was one of four winners in a national contest sponsored by Milk-Bone dog biscuits. More than 47,000 dogs took part in the competition.
Rumor has it, Lucy's mom is throwing an I Love Lucy party to celebrate!
Lucy will be making her debut in March, 2006!
Lucy belongs to Janet George of Durham, NC and was one of four winners in a national contest sponsored by Milk-Bone dog biscuits. More than 47,000 dogs took part in the competition.
Rumor has it, Lucy's mom is throwing an I Love Lucy party to celebrate!
Lucy will be making her debut in March, 2006!
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Gourmet comes to the Triangle
Bone Appetit!
That's probably what your dog will say when you go the new Three Dog Bakery in Apex, NC. A national franchise, Apex is currently the only NC store.
Of course, my dogs will have to wait until I drive to Apex to taste any of the bakery goodies. Some of my others did get some nibbles when I lived in Indianapolis, and I have to be honest. The verdict was split down the middle for preference - 2 liked the bakery goods, and 2 liked good old WalMart peanut butter cookies. Sorry, Three Dog people. Maybe the verdict will be different when this batch of dogs goes on a day trip to Apex.
But it is a neat concept, and it makes a terrific Xmas gift for your doggie friends - both 2-legged and 4-legged. They have a Dogalog and online store as well with everything from treats, to cakes, to baskets, to accessories.
If nothing else, take a look and have a giggle over the word plays - Grin Tin Tin, Pet-It Fours, Scottie Biscotti - clever marketing.
So have a Yappy Holiday!
That's probably what your dog will say when you go the new Three Dog Bakery in Apex, NC. A national franchise, Apex is currently the only NC store.
Of course, my dogs will have to wait until I drive to Apex to taste any of the bakery goodies. Some of my others did get some nibbles when I lived in Indianapolis, and I have to be honest. The verdict was split down the middle for preference - 2 liked the bakery goods, and 2 liked good old WalMart peanut butter cookies. Sorry, Three Dog people. Maybe the verdict will be different when this batch of dogs goes on a day trip to Apex.
But it is a neat concept, and it makes a terrific Xmas gift for your doggie friends - both 2-legged and 4-legged. They have a Dogalog and online store as well with everything from treats, to cakes, to baskets, to accessories.
If nothing else, take a look and have a giggle over the word plays - Grin Tin Tin, Pet-It Fours, Scottie Biscotti - clever marketing.
So have a Yappy Holiday!
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Want to make your dog a Best in Show winner?
We all look at our pets and think they could be just as famous as any other Best in Show winner. Well, here is your chance to let people in the Triangle see just how special your pet is!
http://www.nbc17.com/news/5436213/detail.html
I know we think dogs are the best - or you wouldn't be reading this, would you? - but the contest is open to any kind of pet you can think of!
http://www.nbc17.com/news/5436213/detail.html
I know we think dogs are the best - or you wouldn't be reading this, would you? - but the contest is open to any kind of pet you can think of!
Monday, December 05, 2005
Dog Show USA
Another one of those virtual online dog shows that gives you the opportunity to show off your dog to the world. Hey, the best one is always in your backyard - ask me!
Friday, December 02, 2005
MRI's available at NCSU
The Iams Company has built the second Iams Pet Imaging Center on the campus of North Carolina State University (NCSU).
The new center changes the way veterinary students at the NCSU Veterinary School are taught to diagnose disease, in addition to being a valuable diagnostic tool for area veterinarians.
Iams has committed to provide free MRI services to 17 search and rescue dogs participating in some of our nation's worst tragedies. Each year, these dogs receive scans at an Iams Pet Imaging Center. The five-year study continues through 2007 with scans at the IPIC facilities near Washington DC, or Raleigh, North Carolina, on the campus of North Carolina State University.
What is an MRI?
MRI is an advanced diagnostic tool that uses magnetic energy and radio waves to create detailed images of tissue. With this technology, veterinarians now can more accurately determine the cause and location of diseases in pets and treat them more efficiently and effectively. MRI identifies conditions such as cancer and orthopedic injuries without invasive exploratory surgery that can sometimes be required.
The new center changes the way veterinary students at the NCSU Veterinary School are taught to diagnose disease, in addition to being a valuable diagnostic tool for area veterinarians.
Iams has committed to provide free MRI services to 17 search and rescue dogs participating in some of our nation's worst tragedies. Each year, these dogs receive scans at an Iams Pet Imaging Center. The five-year study continues through 2007 with scans at the IPIC facilities near Washington DC, or Raleigh, North Carolina, on the campus of North Carolina State University.
What is an MRI?
MRI is an advanced diagnostic tool that uses magnetic energy and radio waves to create detailed images of tissue. With this technology, veterinarians now can more accurately determine the cause and location of diseases in pets and treat them more efficiently and effectively. MRI identifies conditions such as cancer and orthopedic injuries without invasive exploratory surgery that can sometimes be required.
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