Kasey’s Cure

Mars Petcare US Inc. has voluntarily recalled five pound bags of its Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food because of potential salmonella contamination.

Wal-Mart, who as you know I am not a big fan of, has voluntarily pulled Chicken Jerky Strips (from Import-Pingyang Pet Product Co.) and Chicken Jerky (from Shanghai Bestro Trading) from its shelves this week after tests found traces of melamine in both products.

Melamine was found to be the cause of a massive recall of pet food brands earlier this year. Though not highly toxic in general, melamine is used to make durable plastic household products; cleaning products; hard, stain-resistant laminates; flame-retardant foam and in soundproofing.

What the heck is going on here and how as pet owners can we safely buy both food and treats for our dogs and cats?

Hello and Help Everyone!

There has been a mill bust ( due to owners abandoning premises ) in
Arkansas that has been turned over to the court system. A kennel of
more than 114 dogs has been discovered and these animals have not
had food or water since August 7th. There have been reports that
nursing bitches have eaten their young in order to stay alive. As
many as 41 of the breeder dogs will be euthanized due to their
physical condition. So far, there are 12 Westies that have been
rescued. Additionally, thirty plus dogs were taken into custody
today and we have yet to find out if any of them are Westies.
Status not known at this time. Judge has ordered that all dogs with
sever heath issues as well as those with heartworms to be
euthanized. WRM has very few rescuers in Arkansas and we need all
of the support that we can get. My sister and I are on it and will
do whatever we can this weekend to save these little darlings. But
two is not enough. There are perhaps four of us at the most and 2
already have 5 or more dogs so space is extremely limited. WE
cannot take in more than one apiece. Please click onto the link
below and read the article - the judge has stated that all remaining
animals after ten days of his ruling be euthanized. We have very
little time and almost no resources. The contact number for the
shelter is Fort Smith Humane Society - 1-479-783-4395. Please help
us help these darling LWDs that deserve more than to live in the
bowels of this fallen world. The link for the article listed below.

http://www.nwanews.com/adg/News/198676/print/

Posted by Susan Jenkins

Is your congressman a member of the Congressional Friends of Animals Caucus?

The caucus consists of 21 Members of Congress. Representatives Christopher Shays (R-CT) and Tom Lantos (D-CA) are co-chairmen of the caucus and have been long-time supporters of animal protection legislation.

The caucus fights for animal welfare legislation and is our voice in congress for all those who care about the humane treatment of animals. This session they are focusing on legislation to allow the FDA to order a mandatory recall of pet food found contaimanted or dangerous.

How You Can Help

Contact your Representative via letter and/or email followed by a phone call and tell him or her that you are a constituent, that you care about animal issues and ask them to join the Congressional Friends of Animals Caucus, if he or she has not done so already.

If you do not know who your U.S. Representative is, you may find out here.

Kasey’s Cure can now receive donations through items that you buy or sell on eBay.

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