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1 cup of cornmeal
1 cup of bacon pieces
1/2 cup of chopped ham
3 eggs
1/4 cup of bacon grease
1/2 cup of whole milk
Pour cornmeal, ham, eggs, bacon grease, milk together in a cooking pot. Mix well and put on stove to simmer about twenty five minutes, after thickening, add water to make into mush. Cook on medium for thirty minutes till it smells good.

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Congratulations Massachusetts Lets All Follow!

It's now official: The Commonwealth will no longer tolerate the cruel practice of cutting vocal cords to stifle a dog’s or cat’s voice.

Gov. Patrick has signed An Act Prohibiting Devocalization (Logan’s Law).

This is huge. Logan's Law is the first effective statewide devocalization ban in the nation.

And it is your victory.

From 16-year-old Jordan Star, whose idea it was to file this bill, to 71-year-old Jordan Gallagher, our most indefatigable volunteer, this is your victory.

You passed this landmark legislation--and kept opponents' lobbyists from watering it down--with every call you made, every flyer you handed out, every alert you forwarded or posted to your Facebook page, website or blog over the past 16 months.

Some of you visited your legislators at the Statehouse or in their district offices. Friends of the Plymouth Pound (FPP) organized a group of constituents, who made the trip into Boston to meet with Senate President Murray, helping win critical support.

It was fitting: Logan's Law is named for the devocalized show dog rescued by FPP founder Gayle Fitzpatrick.

Who is Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets, sponsor of Logan’s Law?

The Coalition is an unfunded, all-volunteer network of people who care about animals. The Coalition is every one of you.

Some of you first joined together under the CPR Pets banner in 2008 to prohibit the emerging pet rental trade--a business model that reduced dogs to the status of DVDs. Together, we passed that state law in an astounding five months. Other Coalition members are new to this effort.

You are individuals with and without dogs and cats of your own. You are animal behavior experts, groomers, pet shop owners and dog walkers. You are veterinarians who took a courageous stand.

And you are small, struggling animal shelters and rescue groups—in the trenches giving countless hours of your time to save dogs and cats. Some of you work without even a salary, digging into your own pockets to rescue, heal and give unwanted, abused and neglected animals the loving, secure homes we all deserve.

Together, you formed a Coalition of people determined to keep dogs and cats from being robbed of their voices for an owner's convenience or profit. And against all odds, you succeeded. You did it without funding.

You did it without direct mail, lobbyists, TV ads or slick campaign materials, proving it's not money that passes legislation: It's your voice and your will.

You passed a bill the "experts" said would never become law--with nothing more than your time, energy and the conviction that animals deserve protection from abuse, no matter what form it takes or by what euphemisms it is called. Let there be no mistake: Devocalization is animal abuse.

Please don’t stop now.

Use your talent and tenacity to file and lobby for humane laws at the municipal and state level. Bring Logan's Law to animal advocates in other states too.

And be vigilant: The special interests that fought to kill or dilute this bill may be back next legislative session to try again. Don’t let them succeed.

Animals need more than compassion to protect them from the whims of selfish, cruel and profit-driven people. They need laws—and laws won't happen without your advocacy.

Please thank the organizations that stepped up to support our effort:

Animal Law Coalition

Executive Director Laura Allen, Esq. drafted our bill and has worked every day to help us pass it since it was filed in December 2008. She posted, e-alerted and tweeted relentlessly—and provided sound legal advice, never asking for credit, happy to help without recognition. Laura is the expert voice on passing strong, effective animal-protective laws. Please learn about and support ALC’s legislative efforts nationally: www.animallawcoalition.com

HSVMA

Director Pam Runquist and Veterinary Consultant Dr. Barbara Hodges, DVM were our consultants on veterinary issues, researching, advising and enabling us to counter the many myths put forth by opponents. HSVMA also brought more than 200 Massachusetts veterinarians on board. Wonder if your vet is among them? Email CPRPets@aol.com for a list of vets who endorsed the bill. If yours isn’t named, express your hope that the next time a humane bill is on the docket, s/he will stand up to support it.

Companion Animal Protection Society, In Defense of Animals, Kinship Circle, MARC and NEAVS shared information about the bill with their Massachusetts members. Their outreach was essential for our success.

Petco welcomed us into its stores throughout Massachusetts to distribute information.

Thank you to our consulting experts.

Dr. Joel M. Woolfson, DVM, DACVS, Veterinary Surgeon
Dr. Nicholas Dodman, DVA, DACVB, DACVA, Veterinary Behaviorist and Anesthesiologist
Dr. Barbara Hodges, DVM, MBA, Humane Society Veterinary Medical Assn.
Pat Miller, CDBC, CPDT; Past President, Association of Pet Dog Trainers

Diana Cartier, Videographer
Laura Allen, Esq., Executive Director, Animal Law Coalition

And bigthanks to the following legislators, who championed this bill:

Rep. Bill Bowles, whowas instrumental in moving the bill onto the House floor

Rep.BillBowles@hou.state.ma.us
Sen. Bruce Tarr, who carried it in the Senate, Bruce.Tarr@state.ma.us
Rep. Will Brownsberger, Rep.WilliamBrownsberger@hou.state.ma.us
Rep. Jennifer Callahan, Rep.JenniferCallahan@hou.state.ma.us

Rep. Cheryl Coakley-Rivera, Rep.CherylCoakley-Rivera@hou.state.ma.us
Rep.Sean Garballey, Rep.SeanGarballey@hou.state.ma.us
Rep. Louis Kafka, Rep.LouisKafka@hou.state.ma.us
Rep. Gene O'Flaherty, Rep.GeneOFlaherty@hou.state.ma.us

We are also grateful to House Speaker Robert DeLeo (Robert.DeLeo@state.ma.us) and Senate President Therese Murray (Therese.Murray@state.ma.us) for their leadership, and to Sen. Frederick Berry (Frederick.Berry@state.ma.us), under whose chairmanship the Senate Rules Committee crafted legislation thatpreserves the integrity of this humane legislation.

Please take a minute to thank these legislators (email)and your own Rep and Senator (call and/or email) for hearing and supporting your concern for animals.

Last but not least...

Thanks to House Clerk Steve James and Senate Clerk Bill Welch and their staffs for their impartial help--and infinite patience--in guiding us through the legislative process.

It's not every bill that passes the House 155-1, and passes the Senate overwhelmingly too.

Logan's Law did because of you.

Congratulations!

Animal Umbrella, Revere
Baypath Humane Society, Hopkinton
Berkshire Humane Society, Pittsfield
Billerica Cat Care Coalition, Billerica
Boston Dog Rescue, Boston
Buddy Dog Humane Society, Sudbury
Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society, Springfield
Dog Orphans, Douglas
Forever Paws Animal Shelter, Fall River
Friends of the Plymouth Pound, Plymouth
Ipswich Humane Group, Ipswich
Kitty Connection, Medford
Marblehead Animal Shelter, Marblehead
MassPAWS, Winthrop
Melrose Humane Society, Melrose
MetroWest Humane Society, Ashland
MSPCA, Boston
New England Animal Rescue, Middleboro
New England Society for Abandoned Animals, Osterville
Norfolk County Humane Society, Canton
Northeast Animal Shelter, Salem
Poodle Rescue of New England, Somerville
Save A Dog, Sudbury
South Shore Humane Society, Braintree
Standish Humane Society, Duxbury
Sterling Animal Shelter, Sterling
Tiny Tigers Feline Rescue, Groton
Underdog ResQ, Boston
Worcester Animal Rescue League, Worcester

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Microwave Doggie Doughnuts - Dog Food Recipe

* 2 cups Whole wheat flour
* 3 tbs. Oatmeal
* 1 Egg; lightly beaten
* 1 tsp. Garlic powder
* 2/3 cup Beef or chicken broth

Place flour in a bowl, add egg and broth, mix well. Blend in oatmeal and garlic powder. Roll dough into a ball, roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/2" thick. Cut with small doughnut cutters. Reroll scraps and repeat. Shape last bits by hand. Arrange rings on a shallow baking dish or on a sheet of parchment paper in a single layer. Cook on high 10 minutes or until firm. Let cool until hardened. Store in covered container when doggies not looking

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Things I Learned From My Dog

Things I learned from my dog
never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in my face to be pure ecstasy.
When loved ones come home, I will always run to greet them.
Be loyal.
Never pretends to be something I am not.
When someone is having a bad day, I will be silent, sit close by, and comfort them gently.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
Wag more, bark less.
On hot days, take lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
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Meet the German Shepherd

Meet the German Shepherd

Remember celebrity canine cop Rin Tin Tin, the German shepherd that fought crime in movies and on TV for decades? Dogs of this breed are well suited for police work off screen as well, thanks to their intelligence, fierce loyalty, and keen sense of smell. Search-and-rescue dog and guide dog for the blind and disabled are other positions you may see on a shepherd's resume. They aren't all work and no play, though. When trained and socialized early on in life, they make great pets and get along well with the whole family, including other animals.

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Tips To Get Your Neighbors Dog To Stop Barking

You like your neighbor and do not want to argue with them, so there must be a way to solve this annoying problem.

First, is to try and have your neighbor invite you over so the dog becomes more familiar with you. This way when you go out to get the morning paper or the mail, the dog will get use to seeing you.

Second, you can walk over to your neighbors house to check on the dog and the neighbor. There may be something wrong and the dog is trying to tell you something. In the event of such an occurrence, praise the dog for its good work, positive reactions are always the best for training. Ask if you can give the dog a treat, like humans they maybe allergic to some treats.

Next, suggest to your neighbor that they give their dog some toys to play with. Dogs like humans get bored and may need something to keep them distracted and entertained.Keep in mind some dogs may get sick with rawhide chew toys. The toy should also meet the size of the dog to avoid choking hazards.

Barking is the way dogs communicate. By you walking over and talking to it in a calm and pleasant manner, may help to calm the dog down and keep him them from barking. Show the dog you are his friend. Remember with animals it is not what you say, but how you say it. Always talk in a non threating voice.

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“The Well Behaved Pet Guardian” a Fun Book on Dog Training

“The Well Behaved Pet Guardian” a Fun Book on Dog Training
Louisville, CO., January 4, 2010 — Devoted dog owners know the joy and excitement of having a dog as their best friend and family member.

Have you ever tried training your dog and thrown up your hands wondering, “why won’t you listen?” Don’t dispare, it happens to all of us. We see it happen when we are walking our dogs around town or when they are running free at the local dog park.
Why should we train our dog? There are several answers, and perhaps the most obvious is also the strongest argument: because you will both enjoy it! But there are a number of others that it’s worth knowing about, because training isn’t a trivial matter for dogs-it’s important for their overall well being.
Why should we train our dog? There are several answers, and perhaps the most obvious is also the strongest argument: because you will both enjoy it!
I wrote this book to be a training aid as seen through the eyes of your best friend. We all love our dogs and we all face the daily task of setting the hierarchy in our home. Your dog is constantly trying to test us and prove they are the top dog. If properly trained, your dog will understand that you are in charge and will always be the top dog.
A lot has been written about the human role as “pack leader” and the importance of never allowing your dog to dominate you. Don’t get so obsessed with being the leader and disciplinarian that you can’t allow your dog to play.
Patricia Griecci, founder of Smiling Dog and PlayMore Publishing, knows the problem some pet guardians face. “A large number of guardians (pet owners) have told me the same thing about asking how to include their best friend in your pack.

The book “Well Behaved Pet Guardian and Pampered Pooch Parties” are printed in the USA and available from PlayMore Publishing http://bit.ly/PetGuardian, Pampered Pooch Parties at http://bit.ly/pgriecci and Amazon.com.

For more information, contact Ms. Griecci at pgriecci@playmorepublishing.com
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Send A Free New Year's Card and Help Sheltered Dogs

Send A Freekibble New Years E-card for sheltered pets. http://www.freekibble.com/ecard-newyears.asp

All Natural Wheatless Tuna Biscuits Dog Treats

Wheatless Tuna Biscuits - Dog Food Recipe

* 1 cup yellow cornmeal
* 1 cup oatmeal
* 1/4 tsp. baking powder
* 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
* 1 small can tuna in oil , undrained
* 1/3 cup water

Grind oatmeal in processor to make a coarse flour. Set aside in small bowl. In food processor, blend tuna with the oil, and water then add all the rest of ingredient. Pulse until mixture forms a ball, Pulse to knead for 2-3 minutes. Knead on floured surface till it forms a soft ball of dough. Roll out to a 1/8"-1/4" thickness. Cut into shapes. Bake on lightly greased cookie sheet, at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.

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Safe Holiday Tips For Your Dog

A little turkey is OK for dogs if you watch out for small bones (and avoid the fat and skin.)

When serving the turkey, be very careful that no bites with little bones in them get given to your doggy. Roasted bird bones are especially brittle and dangerous. So, if you do feed your dog a little turkey, make sure you cut across the grain to make sure no bones are embedded in the meat.

Beware the dark meat (the part dogs like most) - those drumsticks are filled with sharp bones. And never, ever give your dog the cooked carcass to finish off, no matter how big he is. Nothing could be more dangerous for your dog to eat.

As with everything healthy, moderation.

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Signs Your Dog May Have the Parvo Virus

Signs Your Dog May Have the Parvo Virus

Parvo can exist in the Cardiac (less common) or Intestinal.

Cardiac attacks the heart muscle and is more common in puppies. My puppy had this form and had difficulty breathing and almost died. The Cardiac form can cause dogs that survive this disease to have scarring in their heart muscle, mine was lucky and had no long term affects.

Intestinal – This form of the Parvo virus causes extreme damage to the intestinal tract. Most dogs that contract this are less than 1 year old and between 6 and 20 weeks old (before the full set of vaccinations are given)

Some signs of intestinal Parvo are:
-Lethargy
-High fever
-Depression
-Loss of Appetite
-Vomiting
-Diarrhea- Bloody and foul smelling

Signs of Parvo usually appear from 3 to 10 days after your dog has been exposed. See a Veterinarian immediatly.

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Dog Training From Your Dogs Point of View

Dog Training From Your Dogs Point of View

Because they were designed to live in groups, dogs are highly attuned to the moods of their pack mates—in this case, you and your family. It is ideal for puppies to join their new families during around the eighth week of life. This is the period in which they are most susceptible to imprinting.

Remember, when training your puppy, do not spend so much time training on training. Let your puppy have fun.

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HotDog for Your Dog

Cheese Hotdog - All Natural Dog Treat Recipe

1 Hot Dog

• 1 Slice Cheese

Cut hotdog in to pieces. Put pieces of cheese on top. Microwave it until the cheese is runny let it cool. Then give it to your dog.

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A puppy plays with every pup he meets, but an older dog has few associates. Josh Billings

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Daily Thought About Dogs

Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring-it was peace.
Milan Kundera

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All Natural Carob Loaf Cake - Dog Food Recipe

Carob Loaf Cake - Dog Food Recipe
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
3/4 c. of milk
1/4 c. of margarine softened
4 egg yolks
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. of salt
2 ounces of melted carob
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour loaf pan,9x5x3. Beat all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour into pan. Bake 65-70 minutes. Let cool. Frost with cream cheese or plain yogurt.

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All Natural Wheat Free Dog Treat Recipe

Wheat Free Biscuits - Dog Food Recipe

• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1 cup rye flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup milk

Combine oatmeal, 3/4 cup of the rye flour, sugar and butter together. Slowly add the milk until a firm but slightly sticky dough forms. Scrape out the dough on a wooden board or counter. Knead in the rest of the rye flour till the dough stiffens a little. Wrap in saran wrap and chill for one hour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out dough till 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn off oven and let biscuits rest till cool in oven with the door closed. Store air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.

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Pets make us more social. Pets have personalities and provide companionship to our highly social human species. They force us to socialize when they greet us in the doorway, engage us in play, or look for praise. And pets also make us more social by giving us opportunities to socialize with other pet owners and meet new people.

Pets improve our health. Pets may actually improve our physical health, although it is not entirely clear why. One hypothesis is that people who have pets that need to be walked end up exercising more. There is also some medical evidence that people with pets have lower blood pressure and cholesterol and see the doctor less often than their non-pet owning counterparts.

Pets soothe us. An interesting experimental study showed that women given a stressful mental exercise were soothed more by a pet than the presence of a friend. Why? Even our friends make judgments about us. Pets provide stress relief through physical contact and unconditional positive regard. In addition, pets can also provide relief from feelings of loneliness.

Pets promote empathy and bonding. Children with strong bonds to pets score higher on empathy scales than children without pets. Pets also cultivate a nurturing spirit from the adults who take care of them. We learn to empathize with our pets' feelings, signs of hunger, et cetera, because they are not able to speak for themselves. A previous PT Blogger cited a 2003 study in the Veterinary Journal that showed how the act of touching or petting an animal releases the mammalian hormone Oxytocin. This hormone increases feelings of bonding, sparking a similar connection as with a child, family member, or close friend.

For those of you who do not currently have pets, consider the benefits of their companionship through ownership, pet-sitting, or playing with other people's pets.

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