"Due to the recent construction (expanded parking lot, permanent restrooms and water fountains, for dogs and humans), we’ve decided to postpone the grand opening until early September."I know many of you had expressed concern about the lack of water, so this comes as welcome news. When I get more specific news, I will update our calendar and let everyone know what's happening!
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This article ran yesterday in the Northwest Arkansas Times. If you'd like to read the article in it's original format, click here. There are always dogs in need of homes and rescues in need of volunteers. It sounds like the woman who ran this rescue got in over her head. I can imagine it's hard to say no to a dog in need when you run a rescue. So, if you have some spare space in your heart and your home for another dog, contact the Humane Society of the Ozarks. And, if you can't help out by providing a forever home for a dog, maybe you can spare some time to volunteer.
The Humane Society of the Ozarks is seeking homes for about 45 large-breed dogs in Crawford County.
Carmen Nelson, Humane Society director, said the dogs were being cared for at a rescue shelter.
"We got a call from a concerned citizen in Crawford County, who reported that a local rescue had quite a few dogs and wasn't able to care for them all," she said. "We contacted the owner, and she was more than cooperative and eager for the Humane Society to assist her."
During her first assessment of the site in March, Nelson counted more than 65 dogs. They shared a large indoor/outdoor kennel, along with 10 dog runs divided into two sections. The dogs were grouped in each area based on temperament.
So far, about 20 dogs have been placed into adoption. Now, more than 40 hounds, black shepherd mixes, labs and flat-coated retriever mixes, between age 1-5, are in need of homes.
"Statistically, black dogs in shelters are the last to be adopted," she said. "We don't know why, but we do know that these are wonderful dogs. My biggest plea is that we find more foster homes for them."
Though Crawford County is not in the Humane Society's jurisdiction, Nelson said the rescue owner was desperate for help. The organization, she said, only assists other jurisdictions in extreme situations.
"Crawford County has no animal shelter, humane society or animal control," she said. "The owner of this rescue loves animals and had been taking them in over the years. Her property had become a local dumping ground for dogs. Eventually, it became too much for her to handle."
The Humane Society of the Ozarks is a local, nonprofit organization dedicated to the humane treatment of animals in Washington County and the surrounding region. The organization is funded with contributions by area donors, businesses, grants, special fundraising events and the annual dues paid by its members.
"Right now, we are really desperate," Nelson said. "The volunteers and I are driving out to Crawford County at least twice a week right now to help feed and clean. We'd really appreciate any help we can get from local volunteers or civic groups. It's about three hours round trip."
For more information, volunteer opportunities or to obtain an adoption application, visit www.hsozarks.org or contact Nelson at (479) 444-7387. A list of adaptable pets can also be accessed by visiting www.petfinder.com.
BY KATE WARD Northwest Arkansas Times
Thursday, June 18, 2009
A new dog park in Fayetteville will soon give local pets more than 2 acres to explore, leash free.Located at 1595 N. Dartmouth Ave., Bryce Davis Park will become the city's third and largest dog park yet.
"I've always been a big proponent of dog parks in general, so I'm pretty excited," Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan said. "I'm a big pet lover myself, and I think it's a progressive move for the city."
Jordan said Procter & Gamble recently presented the city with a $30,000 grant to help develop the 2.75-acre dog park.
Located within the Walnut Grove subdivision, off Salem Road, Davis Park was the city's first park dedicated from the Park Land Ordinance in 1988. The 9.2-acre park was named after the owner and developer, Bryce Davis.
"It's certainly going to be an asset as far as safety," said Carmen Nelson, director for the Humane Society of the Ozarks. "There are some pet owners who open their doors to let their dog run around for a minute, but that's how a lot of dogs end up getting hit by cars. This will be a safe environment for people with pets."
The dog park will be divided into areas for large dogs and small dogs. It will include a pavilion with picnic tables for dog owners and dog waste pickup supplies. Rules for using the park will be posted and will require users to remove dog waste from the area.
"There are so many people who live in condos, apartments, rent homes and houses who don't have fenced yards," Nelson said. "This new dog park will be a great place for pets to exercise, play and socialize with other dogs. It will also be another place where people with pets can get together and form a common bond. It's a wonderful thing for Fayetteville."
Current off-leash areas in Fayetteville are located at the Animal Services facility, 1640 S. Armstrong, and Lake Wilson.
According to Fayetteville Animal Services Superinten- dent Jill Hatfield, city staff eventually hopes to develop dog parks throughout Fayetteville to allow more dog owners to safely allow their pets to roam freely.
"We have a dog park at the shelter, but it's in south Fayetteville," she said. "This new dog park will be centrally located for folks living in the north. We're really trying to get dogs parks in every quadrant of the city so people can walk, rather than have to drive across town."
In addition to providing a place for pets to exercise, Hatfield said the new site will enrich animals' quality of life by providing opportunities to socialize with other pets and people.
"We have a huge animal loving population, but sometimes I think we forget that dogs and cats are social beings," she said. "Letting them off the leash every now and then is important for their quality of life."
Jordan said development of the park will begin as soon as possible, though he couldn't provide a specific timeline.
Calls made to Fayetteville parks director Connie Edmonston weren't returned Wednesday.
For more information about Bryce Davis Park or to access a map, visit the city's Web site at www.accessfayetteville.org.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today it was suspending the temporary Emergency Permit issued to Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Co., Inc. Evanger's, operating in Wheeling, Illinois, deviated from the prescribed process, equipment, product shipment, and recordkeeping requirements in the production of the company's thermally processed low acid canned food (LACF) products. The deviations in their processes and documentation could result in under-processed pet foods, which can allow the survival and growth of Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum), a bacterium that causes botulism in some animals as well as in humans. In April 2008, Evanger's was issued an "Order of Need for Emergency Permit" after the agency determined that the company had failed to meet the regulatory requirements to process a product that does not present a health risk. In June, 2008, FDA issued Evanger's a temporary Emergency Permit. During inspections conducted between March 2009 and April 2009, FDA determined Evanger's was not operating in compliance with the mandatory requirements and conditions of the Temporary Emergency Permit. "The FDA is stopping Evanger's ability to ship pet food in interstate commerce," said Dr. Bernadette Dunham. "Today's enforcement action sends a strong message to manufacturers of pet food that we will take whatever action necessary to keep unsafe products from reaching consumers."In order for Evanger's to resume shipping in interstate commerce, the company must document that corrective actions and processing procedures have been implemented to ensure that the finished product will not present a health hazard. Botulism is a powerful toxin that affects the nervous system and can be fatal. The disease has been documented in dogs and cats. Signs of botulism in animals are progressive muscle paralysis, disturbed vision, difficulty in chewing and swallowing, and progressive weakness to the body. Death is usually due to paralysis of the heart or the muscles used in breathing. While FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition is responsible for regulating all human and animal LACF processing, FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine has authority over animal feed and foods. The two centers are collaborating on this enforcement action.
To our valued customers:In August of 2008, while updating required process information to the FDA our "process authority" (processing expert) inadvertently deleted pertinent filings. Evanger's has been working with the FDA to resolve this issue quickly. This situation does not call into question the safety of any Evanger's products.No Evanger's product are involved in any recall, nor is there any indication that any Evanger's product is unsafe. Evanger's Dog and Cat Food Co. continues to manufacture the higest quality, wholesome, nutritous and safe products as it has done for 75 years. "As our customers, retailers and distributors know, Evanger's takes the quality and safety of its pet foods very seriously," said Holly Sher, president of Evanger's. "Evanger's has a long history of using only human-grade ingredients in our products. The FDA has not called into question the wholesomeness of any ingredient we use. We are confident Evanger's products continue to be safe, wholesome and natural, so confident that we continue to feed them daily to our own pets."All ingredients in Evanger's products are sourced in the United States and all manufacturing is done in its suburban Chicago facility. The routine FDA inspection was related only to Evanger's canned foods and is not affiliated with of production its dry pet food or treat products.As the United States' oldest natural pet food company, Evanger's products are known for their human-grade ingredients, including hand-packed meats, fish and poultry, and 100% meat and organic meals.Consumers and distributors may contact Evanger's customer service
department at US +1 8002886796 Call for further information. In addition, all new or updated information will be immediately posted to our Website, http://www.evangersdogfood.com/ABOUT EVANGER'S DOG & CAT FOOD CO., INC. Established in 1935, EVANGER'S Dog & Cat Food Company, Inc. is the oldest natural dog food company in the United States. Today, the suburban Chicago company is as innovative as when Fred Evanger first founded it, producing a wide array of human-grade dog and cat food dinners and
supplements.Respectfully,Joel SherVice PresidentEvanger's Dog & Cat Food Co., Inc
Nature’s Variety recently identified two lots of Freeze Dried product that didn’t meet our quality standards. These products do not represent a health hazard to your pet. We have voluntarily withdrawn distribution of these specific products:You can read the full details here.
- Freeze Dried Raw Chicken Formula (UPC # 69949 60151) with a “best if used by” date of 05/25/10
- Freeze Dried Raw Beef Formula (UPC # 69949 60251) with a “best if used by” date of 05/25/10
Our distributor and retailer partners have kept control of these products, and because we retrieved these products so quickly, it is very unlikely that you purchased this batch of food. If, however, you believe you may have purchased one of these products, you may contact Nature’s Variety at 1.888.519.PETS (7387) for a full refund or replacement.
STOLEN KITTENPetco and the Northwest Arkansas Animal Rescue want a stolen kitten returned immediately. Emmitt, a ten week old kitten has been missing since Monday. The discovery came when his new adoptive family arrived to pick him up. Petco employees say his cage was open and one employee reported seeing a man and woman walking out of the store with a kitten like Emmitt. "If anybody knows where he is, just bring him back, we just want him back safe," says Mandy Keenen, Founder of the Northwest Arkansas Animal Rescue. "We're not going to be mad or upset with anybody we just want him back safe because his new home is waiting on him." The employee described the man with the kitten as roughly five-foot-six, heavy-set, with thinning hair and wearing a red shirt. If you have any information, please contact the Rogers Police Department at 479-636-4141 or the NWA Animal Rescue at 479-439-7978.
Lucky eats his ice cream so fast he'll get brain freeze!
Miss Mollie licks out her cup
Big Momma finds spoils underneath the table
Happiness is an ice cream sundae
Many of you who have been in the store over the past couple years have met Anna. She originally joined our crew as seasonal help, but quickly became a vital part of our family. Anna is going to be taking leave to be with her family. We'll miss her while she takes time off, but we hope to see her at Bigwag again in the future!
Pant, pant, pant! It was a hot one yesterday at Arvest Ballpark where the Bigwag crew & I enjoyed the Bark at the Ballpark event. Lots of dogs came out to the game including our own Sam, Hannah & Oliver. I really enjoyed seeing the many dogs that were there, big & small. One of my favorite parts was when they rang the doorbell during the game & lots of dogs started barking! Too cute!! The Naturals played the Frisco RoughRiders & beat them 6-5 in the 9th inning. What more could you ask for to kick off summer than some baseball, good food, friends & man's best friend by your side? It was great to be there with my Bigwag crew though we were missing a couple ladies & I hope we can go again soon!
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