Category: News
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Fur Farming in China
Is it possible that people like the fictional fur-crazed Cruella DeVille actually exist? Most countries are taking great strides to limit animal pelt trade and fur farming; the practice was made illegal in the United Kingdom in the year 2000, and the European Union has work hard to restrict family-owned fur-farms. However, there are many…
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Recent Elephant Poaching Incites Fear About Terrorism
For the last three years, the elephants inhabiting Zakouma National Park in Chad have lived in peace and security. One of the most remote and well-guarded African national parks, Zakouma stretches over 1,150 square miles on the southern end of Chad. Reinforced with frequent surveillance flights, hunters have not successfully killed any elephants since 2012,…
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The National Zoo’s Baby Pandas: Life & Death
There may have been a collective squeal of glee for animal-lovers around the world, when The National Zoo announced the birth of twin pandas last week. Giant panda parents Tian Tian (male) and Mei Xiang (female) gave birth to the two male cubs, which had been under close supervision since their arrival on August 22nd…
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Dog Food Recall: Boulder Dog Food Company
As of July 2nd, the Boulder Dog Food Co. of Boulder Colorado has announced a recall of its dog food product called Turkey Sprinkles Food Enhancer. The recall applies only to the 3-ounce bags of the food enhancer, with the “Best By” dates of 05/28/2016 located on the back of the package. Salmonella contamination puts…
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Pet Food Recall: Boulder Dog Food Company
As of June 19, 2015, Boulder Dog Food Company located in Boulder, Colorado has announced a recall of their Dog Food product: Chicken Sprinkles Food Enhancer, due to a possible Salmonella contamination. The products were fortunately only distributed on a small scale to two stores in Colorado, one store in Washington state, and one customer in…
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Dog Food Recall: OC Raw Dog Food Turkey and Produce
On May 15th, 2015, OC Raw Dog Food located in California’s Rancho Santa Margarita, officially announced a recall of its Turkey and Produce Raw Frozen Canine food. The product is believed to be infected with a Salmonella contamination, resulting in the recall of nearly 2055 pounds of food packaged in 6.5 lb and 5 lb…
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Pet Food Recall: Nylabone Puppy Starter Kit
As of April 22nd 2015, the FDA announced that Nylabone Products of Neptune, New Jersey have officially recalled one of their products because of a potential Salmonella bacteria contamination. Nylabone’s Puppy Starter Kit Chews were distributed from one facility to all regions of North America. The recalled product indicates an expiration date of 3/22/18 on…
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Pet Food Recall – Pet International
On February 11th 2015, Pet International of Miami Florida, has issued a recall for their product titled: Buster’s Natural Pet Beef Trachea Pet Treats. The product has been recalled due to a possible Salmonella bacteria contamination. The following products were distributed to numerous retailers in Colorado: Buster’s Natural Pet Supply 6-inch Beef Trachea Pet Treats…
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Pet Food Recall – Tuffy’s Pet Foods
As of February 11th, 2015, Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc. has issued a full recall of their Nutrisca Dry Dog Food, in the Chicken and Chick Pea Recipe. The recall was necessary due to a possible Salmonella bacteria contamination. The product was distributed nationwide, in 4 pound bags with the UPC code of 8 84244 12495…
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Pet Food Recall: Grill-Phoria Big Bark All Natural Treats for Dogs
As of January 30th, 2015 the pet food company Grill-Phoria officially recalled one of the dog treat products because of a potential salmonella contamination. Big Bark All Natural Beef Jerky Treats for Dogs, was manufactured in 3.5 ounce pouches, and distributed in the regions of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and Oklahoma between the months of September…