Replanting the rainforest (pt 5)
April 8, 2009
Biochar – soil enriching, carbon gobbling, lo-tech remedy to greenhouse emissions. Invented by our ancestors, deposits of Biochar enhanced soil, called Terra Preta, have been found in vast areas of the Amazon basin, Ecuador and Peru, as well as in parts of West Africa, the South African savanna and late Roman Britain. The Terra Preta in the Amazon, where it is most prevalent, was created by humans 2500 years ago, and it is still regenerating.
Dog in ditch update
April 7, 2009
Not much to report. His leg has been splinted. Due to the swelling the vet will re-assess our options on Thursday. The options are: splinting; surgery; or amputation. Needless to say, I am hoping the splinting will work… cross your fingers, say a prayer or whatever best works to ask for some good fortune for […]
Replanting the Rainforest (pt 4)
April 7, 2009
The definition of deforestation is not the loss of trees, but the change of land use from forested to some other use. If trees are lost even through clear cutting, if the land is left alone, the trees will come back eventually.
Dog lays in ditch for a while after getting hit by car
April 6, 2009
The lady was heading to her mom’s house from out of town. As she was driving down the highway (a two-lane highway), she noticed a dog laying in the ditch raise it’s head.
Replanting the Rainforest (pt 3)
April 6, 2009
Reforestation efforts are sprouting up all around the world. Numerous conservation groups are working to preserve, enlarge and connect the world’s rainforests.
Help with Vet Bills
April 3, 2009
Here are additional resources for you if you need them. If you don’t need them, please donate to them. With the economy the way it is many organizations are hardly receiving any funding.
Replanting the Rainforest (pt 2)
April 3, 2009
Sustainably Managed Permanent Rain Forest Habitats Thursday, 05 March 2009 The Sustainably Managed Permanent Rainforest Habitat concept is a key differentiation point with other Tree Planting projects run by other organizations. Because these programs do not have control of the lands where the trees are planted and in most cases the trees are planted in […]
Recipe: Bravo’s Bodacious Hearty Burger Stew
April 1, 2009
Yield: About 9 cups 1 pound ground beef or turkey 1/2 pound millet 1/2 pound spinach, chopped 1/2 pound carrots, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons kelp powder 4 to 6 cups spring water Combine all ingredients in a stainless-steel pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then lower heat […]
N.C. food bank works to keep pets from going hungry
April 1, 2009
Pet food banks are needing help, too. So maybe we can Obama to look into the price of pet food, huh? The price is just going up and up. By Steve Lyttle – McClatchy Newspapers CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Peggy Cole of Charlotte, N.C., went to the Pet Food Bank last week because she couldn’t afford […]
Replanting the Rainforests (pt 1)
April 1, 2009
Replanting the rainforests is a program of the Eco Preservation Society based on creating sustainably managed permanent rainforest habitats — a step beyond conservation and tree-planting in that it creates environments that mimic the natural processes of the forest environment.
In Pets We Trust
March 30, 2009
Animals who outlive their owners face uncertain fates. Under the best circumstances, a family member or friend cares for your pet for the rest of its life. If not, your pet goes to a shelter, is euthanized, or is simply let out the front door.
Online Silly Dog Tricks
March 27, 2009
Have you seen this website? You type in commands for the dog to do like sit, jump, bark, down… and check out his comments when you get crazy with your request. Pretty clever. Catchy tune in the background, too!
Help for the seals being slaughtered
March 26, 2009
When I was a teenager in the 70s, there was a full page ad in the newspaper showing the face of a baby seal. The text below the photo talked about the slaughter of baby seals. My folks brought a bunch of my old boxes when they came to visit a couple years ago. In […]
Top 10 plant poisoning insurance claims for pets
March 24, 2009
Pets eat some odd stuff and plants are among the most commonly injested items. According to a recent study, claims were higher for pets that ate marijuana than walnuts.
Martha Stewart launches Web site with pet projects
March 23, 2009
Teri Webster, Pet Examiner Lifestyle diva Martha Stewart has launched a new Web site dedicated to pets. Since it’s run by Stewart, a project for making a cat playhouse out of a cardboard box should come as no surprise. There’s also recipes for dog biscuits and videos that offer tips for keeping your pet in […]
Neighbors expect fewer nighttime cat serenades
March 23, 2009
City rounds up, alters, vaccinates 42 stray felines By Stuart Duncan (Contact) Published March 17, 2009 CORPUS CHRISTI — Same cats with less attitude and less amorous intent. That’s how city officials sum up the 42 feral cats that have been trapped, altered, vaccinated and released as part of a pilot program started in November […]
Copperfield, Hearthstone & The Colonies area Pet Lost & Found
March 23, 2009
Lost or found a pet in the Copperfield area? Here are some options for posting: Facebook: Lost & Found Pets – Copperfield, Hearthstone and The Colonies PawBoost Next Door Petco Love Lost 24Petconnect Lost My Doggie Cat Finder If you have lost a pet, put up signs in your immediate area as quickly as you […]
Recipe: Cat Hash
March 17, 2009
1 c. chicken (fully cooked, preferably boiled) 1/2 c. cooked brown rice 6 t. alfalfa sprouts 3/4 c. cream-style cottage cheese Place all ingredients in a food process and blend to a chunky consistancy. reprinted from Petfoodcookbook.com Disclaimer: Beingstray.com does not guarantee or endorse any recipe listed on this site. If you have questions or […]
Recipe: Dogloaf
March 17, 2009
6 c. hamburger 3 c. cooked brown rice 1 c. grated carrots 3 t. vegetable oil 1 egg Brown hamburger then mix with rice and carrots. Ground eggshell and mix in raw egg with shell. reprinted from Petfoodcookbook.com Disclaimer: Beingstray does not guarantee or endorse any recipe listed on this site. You are solely responsible […]
Cat Tales: Separating Fact from Fiction
March 16, 2009
Despite their popularity, myths about cats persist. Separating fact from fiction provides a greater understanding of how to meet their special needs. A falling cat always lands on its feet When a cat falls a short distance, it often twists itself around to right itself and land on its feet. However, falls from heights can […]
Dog Tags
March 16, 2009
The Washington Humane Society (WHS) recently launched a brand new program, “Dog Tags,” which provides a very different kind of training to soldiers. Injured soldiers recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center come to WHS’s new Behavior and Learning Center, located across the street from the hospital, twice a week to learn and study animal […]
Tellington TTouch
March 16, 2009
The intent of TTouch is to relax and awaken the mind, to create focus, and enhance an animal’s willingness and ability to learn. It’s a massage of sorts.
10 Interesting Cat Facts
March 16, 2009
The first year of a cat’s life equals (in terms of development) the first 15 years of a human life. After its second year, a cat is 25 in human years. After that, each year of a cat’s life is equal to about 7 human years. The favorite breed of cat registered with the Cat […]
Josh likes to be scratched
March 15, 2009
Joshua Michael Bodean has recently decided that being scratched is a good thing… maybe better than rubbing against the trunk of a tree. Ordinarily, this would not seem like a big thing, but you have to understand Joshua. On April Fool’s Day, Josh will be 5 years old. He was born five years ago just […]
More Merchandise for willworkfordogfood.org
March 10, 2009
I have added some more cards to my store. I hope you will give them a look. And check back as I will be adding more stuff regularly.
New SpinArt Greeting Cards
March 9, 2009
Do you remember when you were young? Do you remember the little plastic Spin Art machine? And the tubes of paint? And the white cards? Well, I have found a way to create Spin Art using my computer which I now call my SpinArt Machine.
A Dark Day Among the Unemployed
February 28, 2009
Yesterday was a dark day in my little world. I think it was a combination of several things, but as several things start to slide downward, it seems to pull all things downward. No amount of resistance works. So I just turned into a grouchy, bitchy, totally impatient and irrational tyrant. At one point, I […]
Send a FREE email postcard
February 27, 2009
I have added a function for sending free email postcards from the Will Work for Dog Food.org website. There are several photos to choose from for your postcard and I will be adding more.
Removing Pet Urine Odors
February 25, 2009
I’ve got a couple tips for removing pet odors. One is a product that cleans pet odors and more. It’s a product called Odokleen. I love the smell of it and it cuts through the pet odors. It’s a really good all-purpose cleaner. Great for pet odors in the yard, too. I also have a […]
Underground railroad… did you know?
February 24, 2009
Did you know there is a large “underground railroad” going on all the time moving cats and dogs from shelters and rescue facilities to other rescue facilities or even forever homes? The only commitment is driving a dog/cat or dogs/cats from point A to point B, generally about an hour or maybe 90 minutes one way.
Leftover cat food
February 21, 2009
It’s as though the moon or stars have entered a special phase sometimes… the cats rather unanimously decide to not eat all their food, so I end up with twelve bowls each with a small amount of wet food in it. I feed them dry food with a dollop of wet food on top twice […]
Greeting cards
February 20, 2009
I’ve been working on several greeting card ideas for the WillWorkForDogFood.org website.
An Anniversary: 1 Year
February 20, 2009
A year ago at this time, the weather was wonderful. I remember because I was building the cattery for Otis and Layla outside the dining room window. I was working my regular job for four hours in the morning — like 9 am – 1 pm, then going outside to work on the cattery […]
“Indomitable survivor”
February 13, 2009
When he was just a puppy, Larry says Oogy was living in a hell on earth. He was tied to a stake and used as bait for pit bulls in a dogfighting ring. “He’d been thrown in a cage and left to die, and the police raided the facility,” Larry says. “He was brought to Ardmore Animal Hospital, and they saved him.”
A Shout out to Dr. Neil Shaw
February 13, 2009
The Ellen DeGeneres Show featured a Florida vet — Dr. Neil Shaw — who has given away more than $2 million in animal care and services to animals and owners in need.
PetsMart Economic Fallout
February 12, 2009
Several months ago, I signed up for the PetsMart Visa card. It offered several perks… put your pet’s photo on it, works as your PetsPerks card and offers redeemable “points” for your purchases. That last option was not a bad deal for someone like me who buys over 1,000 pounds of food a month. Every […]
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