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2013  September 18, 2013 -   U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) published new federal regulations that narrow the“retail pet store” exemption which has historically exempted many small/hobby breeders from regulation under the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA).   Article AKC website.  For more information : https://www.akc.org/governmentrelations/usda_aphis.cfm September 17, 2013 -   Ex-kennel owner Derbe Eckhart facing new animal allegations by Patrick Lester of The Morning Call. Officers collar convicted animal abuser in Upper Milford; they say he had birds, horses, monkeys.  Former kennel owner Derbe "Skip" Eckhart of Upper Milford has allegedly violated his probation for a conviction on animal abuse. Read more: https://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-derbe- eckhart-clydesdales-dog-kennel-violations- 20130917,0,3909990.story August 27, 2013 -   Prevent Pet Suffication Bonnie Harlan, the founder of www.preventpetsuffocation.com, created this website and a Facebook page to raise awareness of the suffocation dangers that chip bags and other food packaging pose to our pets. It is becoming an all too-common tragedy as many of our pets, especially dogs, are suffocating after getting one of these chip bags stuck on their head and then dying from suffocation. Too many dogs are dying weekly from this!  April 29, 2013 -   Legislature considers bill creating animal cruelty register AUSTIN -- The Texas legislature is considering a bill that would create an animal abuse registry.   House bill 3747 creates a database containing information about people who have been convicted of offenses involving animal cruelty. Like the sex offender register, the animal abuse registry would require offenders to check in periodically.   The bill was up for public hearing at the Texas Capitol Monday. https://www.kvue.com/news/Legislature-considers-bill-creating- animal-cruelty-register--205335321.html Mar 29, 2013 -   Natura Pet is expanding the recall of specific California Natural, Innova, EVO, Karma and Healthwise formulas as a precautionary measure due to potential Salmonella contamination. Mother Nature and wet products are not included in this recall. No other P&G Pet Care brands are impacted by this recall  - Bruce Eyre, Global Pet Care CBD Leader .   (thanks to Sheron Mariah Steele of Xanadoodle for sending this in) https://www.truthaboutpetfood2.com/Customer%20letter- Natura_expanded%20recall_final.pdf Mar 22, 2013 -   Voluntary Withdrawal:  Iams Shakeables Turkey and Lamb Dog Treats  -  by Susan Thixton of Pet Food News.    (thanks to Sheron Mariah Steele of Xanadoodle for sending this in)   Proctor and Gamble has issued a voluntary market withdrawal of Iams Shakeables Turkey and Lamb Dog Treats https://truthaboutpetfood2.com/voluntary-withdrawal-iams- shakeables-turkey-and-lamb-dog-treats Mar 16, 2013 -   Possible Concerns Salmonella Evo Pet Food  -  by Susan Thixton of Pet Food News.    (thanks to Sheron Mariah Steele of Xanadoodle for sending this in)    There is no confirmation from authorities – however, it has been shared with TruthaboutPetFood.com that Massachusetts Department of Agriculture is testing/has tested Evo Cat Food for Salmonella. https://truthaboutpetfood2.com/possible-concerns-salmonella- evo-pet-food Mar 6, 2013 -   Jones Natural Chews Co Recalls Woofers Dog Treats Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk  -  by Jones Natural Chews    (thanks to Sheron Mariah Steele of Xanadoodle for sending this in) https://www.jonesnaturalchews.com/productRecall.html Mar 5, 2013 -   Hartz Mountain Corp. is withdrawing 20,000 packages of Hartz Chicken Chews and Harts Oinkies Pig Skin Twists Wrapped with Chicken from U.S. store shelves dut to contamination concerns  -  by Dr. Becker of Healthy Pets.    (thanks to Sheron Mariah Steele of Xanadoodle for sending this in) https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2013/0 3/04/more-jerky-treats- recalled.aspx?e_cid=20130304_PetsNL_art_3&utm_source=petnl& utm_medium=email&utm_content=art3&utm_campaign=2013030 4 Jan 9, 2013 -   Dog (Labradoodle) shaved to look like lion sparks 911 call in Norfolk  -  by Patrick Wilson of The Virginian-Pilot.    "The 911 caller reported that the baby lion was walking down Colley Avenue, possibly looking for food, near 50th Street. So police called the Virginia Zoo around 10:15 a.m. to make sure the lions were all accounted for, said Winfield Danielson, a zoo spokesman.  Mramba, the male lion, and Zola, the female, were in their habitats.  As it turns out, it was Charles the Monarch that was out and about." https://hamptonroads.com/2013/01/dog-shaved-look-lion- generates-911-call-norfolk 2012  Nov 23, 2012 -   Why Upgrading Your Pet's Diet is More Important Now than Ever  -  by Dr. Karen Becker of Healthy Pets by Dr.Becker.  "For U.S. farmers in the Corn Belt, the summer of 2012 will be remembered as one of the hottest and driest on record. In addition to lower crop yields, conditions were ideal for the growth of two types of molds that infiltrate corn plants -- Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus." https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2012/1 1/23/aflatoxin.aspx?e_cid=20121123_PetsNL_art_1 Nov 14, 2012 -   The Dangers of Genetically Modified Ingredients in Pet Food  -  by Dr. Karen Becker of Healthy Pets by Dr.Becker.  "For those of you still feeding your dog or cat a commercial pet food with corn-based ingredients – which includes most inexpensive pet foods on the market today – here's a big heads-up and another reason to reconsider the diet you're offering your four-legged companion. Chances are the corn products in your pet's food are genetically modified (GM). This means the seeds have been chemically altered to produce plants that can withstand repeated spraying with Monsanto's Roundup weed killer." https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2012/1 1/14/genetically-modified-corn.aspx November 2012 -   Reader's Digest - The Amazing Animals Issue  Hero Pets - Stories of Love and Devotion.   Cover photo is Alida and her service dog Mr. Gibbs  (Mr. Gibbs was bred by Ayers Pampered Pets) Oct 27, 2012 -  Animal magic: How a specially trained dog is helping a young boy with autism to cope with his fears  by Julie Cross of the Daily Mail Online U.K.    If evidence were ever needed of the special relationship between man and dog, then you need look no further than teenager Murray Whooley and his goldendoodle Clive. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2224043/Animal-magic- How-dog-transformed-life-quiet-boy-autism.html Oct 13, 2012 -   FDA: Release  -   Nature's Recipe Voluntarily Recalls Nature's Recipe Oven Baked Biscuits With Real Chicken Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination.  Nature’s Recipe brand is voluntarily recalling a limited supply of Nature’s Recipe® Oven Baked Biscuits with Real Chicken, manufactured in one of its U.S. production facilities. (thanks to Sheron Mariah Steele of Xanadoodle for sending this in) Sept 24, 2012 -   FDA: Release  -   Kasel Associated Industries Recalls Boots & Barkley American Beef Bully sticks Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk.  Kasel Associated Industries of Denver, CO is voluntarily recalling its BOOTS & BARKLEY 6 COUNT 5 INCH AMERICAN BEEF BULLY STICKS product because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.  Contact -  Consumer:  1-800-218-4417     (thanks to Sheron Mariah Steele of Xanadoodle for sending this in) Sept 21, 2012 -  Chinese Government Refuses to Allow FDA to Collect Jerky Treat Samples   -     Here's another disturbing update on the China-made chicken jerky dog treat contamination problem that has sickened or killed over 2,000 dogs since 2007.  (thanks to Sheron Mariah Steele of Xanadoodle for sending this in) Several sources, including NBCNews.com and the non-profit organization Food & Water Watch, are reporting the FDA has just revealed that during its visit to several Chinese jerky treat manufacturing plants in April, Chinese government officials refused to allow U.S. inspectors to collect product samples for independent analysis.  Read more here : https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2012/0 9/21/chicken-jerky-pet-treat- update.aspx?e_cid=20120921_PetsNL_art_3 Sept 11, 2012 -   FDA: Release  -  Breeder’s Choice Pet Food is recalling a single manufacturing batch of Breeder's Choice AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula due to possible contamination with Salmonella.  The product affected by this recall is identified below and has the following "Best Before" dates: Product Code/SKU/ Material #   -   1000065074 UPC Code   -  0 5290702043 8 Size    -   26 lb. Product Name/Description  -  AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula Best Before Code (day/month/yr)   -   28 Aug 2013,  29 Aug 2013,  30 Aug 2013 Recalled products were distributed to retailers and distributors in the states of California, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Virginia, and Washington. Consumers who have purchased the AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula product with the above- referenced "Best Before" dates are urged to contact Breeder's Choice Customer Service representatives. A letter and instructions have been forwarded to all Breeder’s Choice Pet Food customers. Breeder’s Choice Customer Service representatives and company veterinarians are responding to inquires through the 1-866-500-6286 phone number and will answer any questions regarding pets that have been fed the product. Pet owners can also visit the Breeder’s Choice Pet Food website for more information https://www.avoderm.com/. (thanks to Sheron Mariah Steele of Xanadoodle for sending this in) May 23, 2012 -   FDA: Nearly 1,000 Pets Sickened by China-Made Dog Treats  -  According to updated records kept by the Food and Drug Administration, chicken jerky pet treats from China have sickened nearly 1,000 dogs in the U.S. in recent months. (thanks to Sheron Mariah Steele of Xanadoodle for sending this in) Read more: https://newsfeed.time.com/2012/05/23/fda-nearly- 1000-pets-sickened-by-china-made-dog-treats/#ixzz1xTjAjlPm Mar 12, 2012 -   Dog comforts residents at Schowalter Villa  -  by Ashley Bergner of the Newton Kansan.   Therapy dog Zoey walks patiently beside Eva Mae Andres as her wheelchair is pushed down a hallway at Schowalter Villa in Hesston.  (Zoey was bred by Cottonwood Labradoodles.) https://www.thekansan.com/topstories/x1612614992/Dog- comforts-residents-at-Schowalter-Villa Feb 29, 2012 -   2-year-old girl has four-legged lifeline  -  by Stephen Milligan of The Walton Tribune.     For 2-year-old Alida Knobloch, her dog Mr. Gibbs is more than just a friend, he’s a true life-saver.  (Mr. Gibbs was bred by Ayers Pampered Pets) https://waltontribune.com/news/article_14266824-623a-11e1- 8296- 0019bb2963f4.html?fb_ref=.T07ETaCobh8.like&fb_source=home_o neline Feb 28, 2012 -   Fourth-Grader's Diabetic Alert Dog Will Be Life- Changer   -  Mark & Annesley Hackathorn of Tidewater K9 Academy and The CARES Organization have trained a diabetic alert dog especially for Laura Pearlman, 9, who has Type 1 Diabetes.  Report by WTAE.com Pittsburgh https://www.wtae.com/r-video/30563176/detail.html Shared Feb 20, 2012 -   Bursting with smiles and unbelievable cuteness, Milo the Goldendoodle hams it up for the camera   -  YouTube upload by MilotheGoldendoodle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3BAXa41E3w Feb 10, 2012 -   Just when you thought you couldn't dislike bankers any more...   Cold Wet Nose Blog by Beverley Cuddy, Editor & Publisher of Dogs Today Magazine    ---   "... they break a promise and let down thousands of pet owners and make it likely that lots of dogs and cats will get put to sleep." https://coldwetnose.blogspot.com/ Jan 27, 2012 -   Labradoodle saves grandfather after ravine fall  by Donna Bowater of The Telegraph    --- Monty the Labradoodle really was man's best friend after rescuing his owner, Maurice Holder, when a fall knocked him unconscious. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/pets/9040177/Labradoodle- saves-grandfather-after-ravine-fall.html Shared Jan , 2012 -   Beautiful Day at the Dog Park  by Kelsey Wynns, sent in by J. Long, Chelsea & Chloe.  A dog's camera view of a day at the dog park.  Keep an eye out for the Dood pup playing with the other dogs. https://player.vimeo.com/video/35616659?title=0&byline=0&portr ait=0 2011 Dec 29, 2011 -   Hero goldendoodle saves kids from blaze  by Gary J. Remal of the BostonHerald.com    --- A pup who barely ever barks saved his family from a fire in their Haverhill home, making a racket to shake the heavens and wake them just in time to escape the raging blaze. https://bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2011_1229he_really _is_a_hero_dogs_barking_saveschildren_from_blaze Dec 6, 2011 -   Paws for Heroes helps serve those who have served -  by Pat Muir of the Yakima Herald-Republic  UNION GAP, Wash. -- With a quick grooming and bath, Labradoodle puppies Myah and Dusti began their journey Tuesday toward becoming psychiatric service dogs for war veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. https://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2011/12/06/paws-for- heroes-helps-serve-those-who-have-served Nov 14, 2011 -   Skunked!   -   Goldendoodle Chelsea got skunked one night and owner J. Long wrote us to let doodle owners know about a great remedy for skunk odour - a must have on any dog owners' shelf  -  peroxide, baking soda and liquid soap. https://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/skunked_pets.html Nov 10, 2011 -   Dog Blog or Surviving My Golden Doodle (Kindle Edition)   -   by Karen Helliwell Dog Blog is a romp through the first two years in the life of a Golden Doodle, a big, daft, teddy-bear of a dog. Join Bertie, his family and friends for some light-hearted and often hilarious frolics and adventures in the beautiful South Pennines of England. Dog Blog or Surviving My Golden Doodle is a novella of approximately 27,000 words. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blog-Surviving-Golden-Doodle- ebook/dp/B006661FCY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322050696&sr= 8-1 Sept 19, 2011 -   The Astonishing Lifetime Costs Of Owning A Dog   -   by Jill Krasny  -  businessinsider.com Bloomberg's Rankings Team released an excellent study over the weekend, comparing the costs of a high-end Australian Labradoodle living the good life in New York versus a run-of-the- mill, but decidedly fuss-free mutt. https://www.businessinsider.com/the-shocking-lifetime-costs-of- owning-a-dog-2011-9 July 27, 2011 -   Investigators - Vaccines, Vets and Vagarities   -   MyFox9.com All pet owners know it’s important to protect our four-legged friends from rabies, but how much is the veterinarian telling about that shot? The FOX 9 Investigators went undercover to find out if some clinics are taking financial advantage of pet owners by being vague about vaccines. https://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/investigative/investig ators-vet%2C-vaccines-and-vagaries-jul-27-2011 July 12, 2011 -   Health Tip For Dogs sent in by Linda Rogers of Timshell Farm   -   to help dogs with itchy skin add ground flax seed, human feed quality, to their diet.  Article on eHow https://www.ehow.com/about_5143014_flax-seed-benefits- dogs.html July 9, 2011 -   Peanut-sniffing dog more than man's best friend   -   Aberdeen News  -  Winston is a medical alert dog specializing in alerting on peanut products for 10-year-old Jacob Tobin, who has a severe peanut allergy. https://www.aberdeennews.com/news/aan-peanutsniffing-dog- more-than-mans-best-friend-for-aberdeen-sd-boy- 20110709,0,4782833.story June 7, 2011 -   Pet owner article on Joey and his Pup-Peroni Treats   -   Nutritional Information on Pup-Peroni treats by blogger Steven Fitzgerald, US Army-Retired on PennyPinchersPal.com https://www.pennypincherspal.com/2011/06/pet-owner-alert-pup- peroni-nutritional.html June 4, 2011 -   Labradoodle wins pet-owner look-alike contest  -   NCTimes   "They share a goatee and a passion for helping veterans and together they won a pet-owner look-alike contest Saturday..." https://www.nctimes.com/news/local/temecula/article_3ef3be7a- 0c68-5586-a489-70f5872c460d.html May 19, 2011 -   Dog decides to run half marathon for charity   -   "Dozer was a last-minute entry in the Maryland Half Marathon last Sunday. The three-year-old goldendoodle busted out of his yard and joined the more than 2,000 runners going past his house at about the 5 mile marker. " https://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/health/2011/05/dog_decides_t o_run_half_marath.html April 21, 2011  (messaged on) -   Flush Puppies!  -   flushable, biodegradable dog doodie bags.  Made from Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) – a water soluble, eco-friendly, “green” alternative to plastic – Flush Puppies are specifically made to dispose of doggie doodie down the toilet.  Great news for the eco-friendly Dood owner! https://flushpuppies.com/ March 2, 2011  (messaged on)  -  ChipMeNot.org  -  A website dedicated to informing the public about health problems associated with microchip implants. https://www.chipmenot.org/index.htm February 7, 2011  -  Dog toxic xylitol in gums, mints, desserts ... and now drugs  by Dr. Patty Khuly "I've written about the dog-toxicity of the popular sugar substitute xylitol so often and so fervently that a Google search for "xylitol and dogs" digs up my past posts on the subject among the first several findings. And that's cool. But it's not nearly enough." https://www.petmd.com/blogs/fullyvetted/2011/feb/xylitol_now_in _drugs This site attempts to list the products containing xylitol - from chewing gums, to OTC and prescription meds: https://petdiabetes.wikia.com/wiki/Sugar- Free_Products_Warnings#Prescription_Medications_Containing_Xy litol: Note that they do not claim it is a comprehensive list, so just because a product is not on there does not mean it is safe (read the label!) Anyone in the US that knows of a case where a dog has been poisoned (or nearly so) by xylitol in a product (general, OTC medication, Prescription medication) can call their local Consumer Complaint Coordinator listed here: https://www.fda.gov/safety/reportaproblem/consumercomplaintc oordinators/default.htm The more reports, the more likely they are to take some action. The more people that raise the concern, the more likely they are to take it seriously. There are millions of dog owners, let us speak up! Getting proper warning labels on all products containing xylitol would be the ideal. ;) MORE INFORMATION ABOUT XYLITOL •  ASPCA.org December 2006 Veterinary Medicine -  New findings on the effects of xylitol ingestion in dogs "Once thought to cause only hypoglycemia in dogs, this sugar substitute has recently been discovered to also produce acute, possibly life-threatening liver disease and coagulopathy. And the number of reported exposures to xylitol has been increasing." https://www2.aspca.org/site/DocServer/vetm0207f_095- 100_.pdf?docID=10462 •  ASPCA.org search results on xylitol: https://www2.aspca.org/site/Search?query=xylitol 2010  December 7, 2010  -  Seized dogs, pups for adoption "Sixty dogs from a Labradoodle breeding operation that was raided in July are now available for adoption...SCRAPS Director Nancy Hill said the dogs include Labradoodles, poodles, terriers and other breeds. They will be available for $82.04 apiece, which includes spaying or neutering, microchip implantation, licensing and vaccination." For more information - https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/dec/07/seized-dogs- pups-up-for-adoption/ October 9, 2010  -  Blue Buffalo recalls dog foods "Blue Buffalo has recalled three varieties of its dry dog foods after researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) linked Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken to reports of elevated blood levels of Vitamin D in 16 sick dogs from 8 different states." Read more here - https://efoodalert.blogspot.com/2010/10/blue-buffalo-recalls-dog- foods-linked.html October 8, 2010  -  Ludwig's Doodles are featured on CMT TV show -  Pick a Puppy Check out Episode 4, Part Two and visit Marsha and John of Ludwig's Doodles! https://www.cmt.ca/Puppy/Videos.aspx August 14, 2010  -  Michele Reinkemeyer of Heaven Scent Paws ordered to pay back fraud victims The civil case against Heaven Scent Paws and Michele Reinkemeyer has been decided. A judge has ordered Michele Reinkemeyer to pay back over $192,000 to the families that were scammed. Additionally, she has been ordered to cease and desist from the diabetic alert dog business. https://hspthetruth.com/blog/?p=1 August 12, 2010  -  Derbe (Skip) Eckhart denied probation.  (article The Morning Call, by Kevin Amerman) 'Ex-kennel owner has served 3 months of 6-23 month sentence for animal cruelty.  A Lehigh County judge has decided not to throw former kennel owner Derbe "Skip" Eckhart a bone, ruling Eckhart should remain caged on animal cruelty charges.'   For more information see - https://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentown/mc-derbe-eckhart- denied-20100812,0,4908401.story August 10, 2010  -  Baxter, the oldest working therapy dog.   Thank you to Deb for sending this in (make sure you have a tissue handy). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIrDbzoOxZc July 29, 2010  -  Update to Labradoodle FAQ :         Donald Campbell, a British speed record breaker who died in a water speed record attempt in 1969 used the term 'Labradoodle' in his autobiography in 1955.  "It was a gloomy job but we had some laughs, many at the expense of my dog, Maxie.  I'd had him since he was a pup in 1949 and we call him a "Labradoodle" since he is a mixture of a Labrador and a poodle, all black with thick, curly hair."  This quote can be found in his autobiography, Into the Water Barrier, Odhams Press Limited, 1955 on page 125. Mar 30, 2010 -  Goldendoodle Lenny goes to the source to fetch his stick!  Check out this YouTube video!   Lenny is a 3yr old Petite Goldendoodle bred by Timshell Farm.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C37SBwUS95Q Mar 4-5, 2010 -  AKC Partners Novice A obedience trials in Oklahoma City - the first year that hybrids were welcome to enter the competition.   Zoe the Goldendoodle won 1st place in the OB Novice "A"competition on both days with scores of 190 and 190½.  It was a combined group with both purebreds and mixed breed dogs.  Zoe was bred by Timshell Farm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJKnyFWJN8g https://www.akc.org/mixedbreeds/first_events.cfm February 19, 2010 -  Dr. Kate Schoeffel     Kate introduces The Australian Association of Pet Dog Breeders (AAPDB) to the Anthrozoology Research Group. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhuuXLeIj_A&feature=related January 2, 2010 -  Surf Dog Ricochet    A wonderful YouTube video showing a pup trained as a Service Dog, finding her path as a SURFice Dog, by Judy Fridono, www.puppyprodigies.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGODurRfVv4