THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
OKLAHOMA CITY — It’s not unusual to see a deer or a cow crossing Oklahoma’s rural highways. But an elephant?
A couple driving home from church nearly slammed into a giant pachyderm that had escaped from a nearby circus late Wednesday. (more…)
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AND WIRE REPORTS
Federal authorities have arrested about 30 people and seized about 350 dogs in dogfighting raids Wednesday across six states including Arkansas, the Justice Department said.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which cooperated in the investigation, said the target of the raids was believed to be the largest dogfighting operation in U.S. history. (more…)
MARKETWIRE
PHOENIX — PetSmart Charities has dispatched a fleet of Emergency Relief Waggins’ — each stocked with 16 tons of supplies valued at $50,000 — to the Gulf Coast to help pets displaced by Hurricane Gustav and to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Hanna.
By coordinating relief efforts with local and state officials in Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas, the PetSmart Charities emergency response team is ensuring that necessary supplies for animals, and their caregivers are quickly delivered to the hardest-hit areas. (more…)
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KRISHA WILLIAMS-TURBEVILLE
Longer, hotter Arkansas days can take their tole on our four-legged friends, even those who sedentary.
The Humane Society of the United States offers the K-9 Keep Cool Mat made of nontoxic crystal beads that absorb water.
Soak the mat in cool water for 15-20 minutes, and The Humane Society guarantees the mat will keep your dog cool for as long as two days.
The handwashable mat ranges from $34 to $65, depending upon size. It's available from The Humane Society's online shop, Humane Domain.
KRISHA WILLIAMS TURBEVILLE
The Feline Funhouse seems like a great alternative to leaving your scaredy cat inside exclusively.
I haven't tried this product, but I think our cat, Simon, would love it. He is afraid of the outdoors, but cries pitifully when we spend time on the deck or in the yard.
He also moans when our other cat, Annabel, who's much more adventurous, takes her nightly constitutionals.
This pop-up enclosure can be used outside or in (for those times when feline drama compels Cat A to temporarily hate Cat B).
Made of weather-resistant nylon, the Funhouse boasts durable netting, but I'd have to see my 20-pound cat have his way with it to believe it would be long-lasting.
It comes with a carrying case, but the nylon floor pad is sold separately for $15, on top of $75 for the Funhouse itself.
For more information, please visit The Humane Society of the United States at Humane Domain.
