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how can i make sure my dogs get enough nutrition?
Posted by: | Commentsmy dogs went off shop bought food both cans and dried. Have tried to change types and to not feed them so they are hungry and would eat anything to no avail. As a last resort to tempt them to eat I started cooking proper meat and veg to give them and they wolf it down, now they wont eat anything else. How can I ensure they get enough vits and minerals to keep them healthy.?
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R.I.P. Saveourpetsfoodbank.org?
Posted by: | CommentsIs the "Save Our Pets Food Bank" Dead?
I got this letter this afternoon from a user who does not want to be identified. Blockquotes is the original letter, in between is my reply. I hadn't even known my site link to them was in any of the search engines already - this site is brand new. (As you can tell since not everything is even working right now!)
Do you know if SaveOurPetsFoodBank has shut down or moved?
I went there last month and there was a for sale sign up and workers were remodeling the place and there was hardly any pet food in the warehouse. Also, whoever was supposed to be there had run off and there were like a dozen women and children just sitting there waiting in the sun and the warehouse doors were wide open. I waited for over an hour for someone before I gave up. Some of the other people just took food and left. I didn't think it was right to take a
ny since I haven't even signed up yet.
As far as I know they're still open the last blog post was six days ago.
I went back today to try again and this time the entire place was locked up. I knocked and everything and no one answered.
Here's something else that's strange. The woman at the office of my churchwho told me about them three months ago printed a page of their website for me and the hours were 9-12. Last month the hours were 10-1. Now they're 10-12.
I called the number listed and got their voicemail. The voicemail and the website both give the same address.
I'm not really sure what to tell you since I've never gotten help from them - they're too far away from me normally.
After I was laid off from my last job I did use Daffy's Pet Soup Kitchen, about two and a half months ago. I have a dog with some medical problems and they gave me some Science Diet that's worked really well.
I'm pinging a couple blogs with this post (like here that have talked about SOPFB before. Maybe they know more. In the mean time you should probably call Daffy's - they post a schedule that they keep up to date, and they also have "local offices" so you may have a branch near you.
I hope this is just paranoia. 
Update: I had to meet my mom downtown so I did a drive by on the SOPFB address. They're right across the street from the Sweetwater Brewery. There is no sign on the building indicating occupation and there is actually a for sale sign on the property.
So I have no clue what's going on. Still.
Thanks, Saveourpetsfoodbank.org – For Starving My Dog!
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So, how did your Saturday go? Mine went like this. I got up at 6 am and checked the http://www.saveourpetsfoodbank.org website to make sure they were open.
As a proud member of the working poor, I'm forced to get help to cover certain expenses when I'm between freelance positons. I often get a little help from my church. I scrimp on EVERYTHING, so usually the only help I ask for is decent pet food. I had my heart torn to pieces right before the pet food recall when my perfectly healthy dog mysteriously got sick and died over the course of a couple weeks. I refuse to buy crappy pet food, and I'm not too proud to beg to keep my "children" safe.
After the little bruhaha a couple weeks ago when a reader asked me if SOPFB was still operating (and the answer was supposedly yes), I decided to go there to see what the place was like. I checked their web site last night, early this morning, and right before I left for the hour long drive there.
Fully caffinated for the drive I reached their offices at just a few minutes after they were supposed to open - 10 am. I walk up to the door and like a scene from bizarro world Clerks, there's a piece of paper taped to the door that basically reads, "I ASSURE YOU, WE'RE CLOSED!"
Apparrently , this charity that supposedly gets support from a number of local charities, as well as sponsorship from national groups (like the PetSmart charities), ran out of food and didn't bother to tell anyone.
A third of a tank of gas for the round trip probably would have covered one bag of store brand dog food (not enough to get through the month, but it would have helped), and I burned it away for nothing. They did not just run out in the 4 or 5 minutes difference between when I arrived and when they opened. They had to have known for days and just didn't bother to alert any of their poor and desperate clients who spend a not insignificant part of what little money they have to get to the SOPFB offices.
Several people in cars came while I was there including existing customers, and no one had been informed. SOPFB has a blog, for cripes sake - it can be used for more than posting PR, you know.
Is Save Our Pets Food Bank just extremely unorganized, or is it something else? The For Sale sign really is there in front of the building.
Maxximum Nutrition Dog Food the chicken kind is it good?
Posted by: | Commentsfor my Great Dane. They need high fat 22% a day, so I give her that (18%) and supplement with Pedigree can food mixed in. Does anyone have an opinion of this food?
Dominance exercises to show my dog I’m the boss?
Posted by: | CommentsDoes anyone know any dominance exercises I can use to show my dog that I'm the boss? For some reason, he started humping me today! I don't want him to rule the house.
I already make him wait for his food and he's not allowed on the bed anymore. I also go through the door first.
He's bealge.
Any tips?
How do dogs get their nutrition? ?
Posted by: | CommentsAnd how do they ingest their food?
Backyard Party – How To Host A Successful BBQ With
Posted by: | CommentsBackyard Party - How To Host A Successful BBQ With Dogs In Mind
The next time you decide to put on a small barbecue party in your backyard during the warm, sunny summer months, make considerations for your dog and other guest's dogs. Most friend and family gatherings are planned and entertained without a single thought of providing an atmosphere where both dogs and people can enjoy themselves together.
And consider for a moment just how more pleasant the atmosphere will be with your close friends and dear family members enjoying themselves with a drink and a good hamburger on the deck of your house, while just off the corner of your eye your dog is having the time of his life, chasing and being chased by other guest's pet dogs.
Not only will your BBQ appeal to everyone attending, but how cool would it be to tell them that they can bring their family pet along for fun and games? So during your next backyard event, take some time to plan ahead and include these animals in the plan.
Plan For Success
According to the Hearth Patio and BBQ Association, the backyard party trend has blown up into a $55 billion dollar per year industry. Houses are becoming smaller and more and more families look towards their home for fun and relaxation. Lawn chairs, picnic tables, and cooking facilities are all designed to bring the inside party "out."
What you want to avoid is having your dog or someone else's dog jump up into people's laps begging for food and annoying the guests. Such behavior can ruin a good time, especially when drinks are spilled and dog paws just ruined your best friend's shirt
The key is to single out those guests that have dogs and other dog lovers from the group. A good host for such dog-planning would have new toys that can be played with between your guests and the dogs. Many people love to play fetch and tug-of-war with friendly dogs so why not offer this activity at your BBQ?
Provide a common area for both dogs and your guests. Invest in a fenced-in enclosure where the dogs can play with each other without annoying the rest of your guests. And for the dog enthusiasts of the party who would love to take a break from mingling and head over to the doggie hangout, a perfect common area keeps the fun and games in harmonious order.
Consider the seating arrangements you have made. Think about where each person will be seated and make sure that the dogs are secured in an area that faces the party. Your pets want to be in on the action, even if it's just to see what's going on.
If you are hosting a backyard party at night, consider the safety of your animals. Should you allow them to run free, attach a small flashlight to each of the dogs' collars. This is a perfect way for your guests to see them coming without an accident by stepping on the dogs. You can also attach a bell that jingles which will give people more warning before a dog is approaching.
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