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My Dog: The Paradox – Must Read!

Samantha Mann — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:09:57 +0000

Dog Cares for Orphan Kittens

Samantha Mann — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 01:49:38 +0000

Homemade Cleaning Products – Safe For You and Your Pets

Samantha Mann — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:14:47 +0000

Have you ever attempted to read the label on a cleaning product? There is a laundry list of chemicals, most of which I can’t even pronounce. The chemicals used in household cleaners can be especially harmful to infants and pets and these dangerous toxins can be present in your home long after you use them. Worried that my OCD cleaning habit might be wreaking havoc on me and my pets, I decided to seek out another option. Through my research, I discovered that there are 3 natural and non-toxic products that can be used to clean your entire home. White vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice. Here’s how you can put these products to use around your home.

White vinegar: removes mildew and grease, deodorizes, and cleans windows and glass

All purpose cleaner: Fill a spray bottle with 1 part water and 3 parts vinegar.
Use vinegar water mixture to clean shower, countertops, stove top, mirrors and windows

Baking soda: cleans and polishes, deodorizes and removes stains

To clean and deodorize garbage disposal: pour 1/4 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup vinegar down garbage disposal. Let sit for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water
To deodorize trash can: Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of the trash can to absorb odors
To polish and clean: Make a paste with baking soda and vinegar to scrub bathroom surfaces and kitchen sink
To deodorize carpets: Sprinkle baking soda generously on carpet and let sit as long as possible (overnight works best!) and vacuum clean

Lemon juice: disinfects, deodorizes, removes stains

To clean and disinfect cutting boards: cut a lemon in half. Squeeze lemon juice onto cutting board and use the lemon to scrub.
To clean countertop stains: Squeeze lemon juice onto stain and let sit for several minutes. Scrub the area until stain disappears.

1,200 Dogs Euthanized After Disease Outbreak

Samantha Mann — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:18:55 +0000

1,200 Dogs Euthanized After Disease Outbreak – Click here to read article

Another example of the horrifying tragedy of puppy mills. This particular kennel was in violation of inspection several times, but was still allowed to operate. The people that run these kennels make me sick, and the inspectors who let them stay in business are no better in my eyes. Puppy mills sell directly to pet stores, so PLEASE do not support any store that sells animals! Please share this with others and spread the knowledge about puppy mills and pet store puppies.

No Puppies for Sale in Pet Stores: If Only Every City Would Adopt This Concept

Samantha Mann — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:20:32 +0000

No Pups for Sale? Cities Ban Pet Shops

Most people don’t realize that buying a puppy from a pet store usually means you are directly supporting a puppy mill. These dogs are kept in disgusting and inhumane conditions. Once the breeding females reach the point where they can no longer be bred, they are usually killed, abandoned, or sold to another puppy mill. Health and behavior problems are often seen in these dogs as the result of over breeding.

Pet stores, as well as internet sites, will purchase these puppies for very cheap prices and sell them at outrageously high prices.

Please adopt or purchase from a reputable breeder!