kats n greys

So sorry Griff. Sleep tightly Diesel.

One of my ambitions is to go over and work with Dogstar - great photos.

WTG Dogstar- it must be so pleasing to actually see the improvement in the dogs welfare and the work with the local community.

http://www.petmd.com/news/alerts-recalls/pg-recalls-select-iams-dry-cat-and-dog-food?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=IamsRecall08142013#.UgyPWNKc-So P&G has issued a limited voluntary recall for select Iams dry cat and dog food due to possible Salmonella contamination. The following lot codes are included in this recall: 3186 4177 3187 4177 3188 4177 3189 4177 3190 4177 3191 4177 3192 4177 3193 4177 3194 4177 3195 4177 No other cat or dog dry food, cat or dog canned wet food, biscuits/treats, or supplements are affected.

So sorry Alex Sleep tightly Mia.

Happy birthday

Please sign as I think this is an important issue. It should stay with our military and not be sold to the highest bidder - an American company. http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/45283

Petition Please sign Beagles

Video of them being loaded on a plane. Earlier shipment http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jan/14/animal-rights-activists-direct-action-beagles

So very sorry Alex it's a horrible time and guilt even when it's obviously not deserved makes it harder for you. Sleep tight beautiful Max

Wonder if he's twisted his back? Hope he's feeling better tomorrow.

So sorry Alex - there is no easy way to lose them, but it's horrible when things happen so fast. Thinking of you at this sad time.

It must be a real roller-coaster time for you both. Don't forget to keep the stuff to write your book

Remember "be careful what you wish for". After adopting Aswan as a mature lady - we wondered whether her "strangeness" was due to her nature or nurture. We thought how nice it would be to meet a young Pharaoh Hound We got a phone call from Lisa one day to ask if we could foster a 4mth old PH, whilst she sorted out whether his breeder wanted him back or if PH Welfare had any home waiting. PH was collected by Sue and she commented on how calm and quiet he was (probably the last time anybody described him that way He can be well behaved For those that have met him know these are a more normal pose. So happy 1st Gotcha day to our "interesting" boy - maybe one day we'll be able to say speak to our dog walking friends rather than waving from a distance. He is improving honestly :-[ We'll have to video his "singing/yodelling"

Just heard that this might be a hoax

This study needs your help http://www.aht.org.uk/ PLEASE SHARE THIS POST, SO THAT WE CAN HELP THEM TO GET THE SAMPLES THEY NEED FOR THEIR STUDY. Dr Mike Starkey describes his study : The Greyhound osteosarcoma study is a relatively recent initiative. The basis of the studies to identify genetic risk factors for osteosarcoma in Greyhounds are relatively detailed surveys (using definitive data from clinical, histopathological and/or insurance databases) of the prevalence of osteosarcoma in different pedigree dog breeds that demonstrated that Greyhounds (amongst a number of large/giant breeds) have a higher risk of developing of osteosarcoma than ‘most other breeds’, suggesting the involvement of genetic risk factors. Genetic study on osteosarcoma in Greyhounds by the Animal Health Trust Oncology Research Group. The Animal Health Trust is a charity, and a research institute, that has been helping dogs, cats and horses for more than half a century. The Trust provides specialist veterinary clinical, diagnostic and surgical services, and is dedicated to the study of canine, equine and feline diseases. In collaboration with researchers in the United States, the Oncology Research Group at the Animal Health Trust is seeking to identify the one, or more, inherited gene alterations that are responsible for Greyhounds having an increased risk of developing osteosarcoma. Osteosarcoma is the most common bone cancer of dogs. The tumours usually develop in the long bones of the legs close to the joints, such as by the stifle, or close to the shoulder joint. Early signs are lameness and pain. The tumour is extremely malignant and chemotherapy is usually required after surgery. About 40-60% of dogs that receive chemotherapy survive for 1 year, and half of these survive long term. Osteosarcoma is associated with increasing height (and weight) and therefore the highest prevalence is in large and giant breeds. However, some families within these breeds are particularly affected, suggesting an inherited predisposition. In 2003, researchers at the AHT examined the prevalence of osteosarcoma within a UK population of 130,684 dogs insured by a pet insurance company between June 1997 and May 1998. The researchers found that the Greyhound had a higher risk of developing osteosarcoma than the majority of the 17 other breeds for which osteosarcoma was reported, suggesting the involvement of genetic risk factors. An inherited susceptibility to developing osteosarcoma probably results from the combined effects of a number of gene alterations, each of which alone confers a low to moderate increase in risk. In the long term, we hope that the research will lead to the development of DNA tests to identify dogs that have an increased risk of developing osteosarcoma, allowing breeders to take this into consideration in their breeding programmes. The identification of ‘osteosarcoma susceptibility genes’ will also increase understanding of how these tumours develop, thereby ultimately assisting the development of new treatments. Greyhound owners can help the osteosarcoma study by submitting 2 types of sample: 1). Blood/cheek swab sample If your dog (of any age) has a suspected osteosarcoma OR is at least 8 years and has never had any type of cancer: If your vet is taking a blood sample for a clinical reason and there is some blood left over, ask the vet to save a surplus sample (1-2ml) in an EDTA tube and send it to the AHT (address below) OR Contact the AHT (details below) to request a cheek swab kit (includes instructions). Collect some cells from the inside of your dog’s cheek and then send the cheek swabs to the AHT 2). Tumour sample If your dog has a suspected osteosarcoma: • Ask your vet to place a small piece (a 3-5mm cube) of the biopsy of the suspected tumour (normally removed for diagnostic histopathology) in a special preservative (‘RNAlater’) provided by the AHT upon request (details below). For any queries or more information about the project, please contact: Dr. Mike Starkey - Tel: +44 (0)1638 555603 / E-mail: [email protected] To submit a blood sample, or request a cheek swab kit and/or an RNAlater sample tube (for a tumour biopsy), please contact the Oncology Research Group - Leave a message by telephoning +44 (0)1638 751000 extension 1214 / E-mail: [email protected]

:mecry: http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1594311_a-dozen-dogs-die-in-farm-fire-in-heywood Sleep tightly

http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/10015998.Boris_Johnson_approves_Walthamstow_Stadium_housing_plans/ :cheer:

:GroupHug: So sorry. Positive thoughts being sent.

Thanks everybody at the moment he's barking at the window because a collared dove has dared to land in our garden

Happy 1st birthday to our handsome boy - arrived at 4 months looking so sweet : Who could resist Settles in well with the other dogs (cats might have a different view ). And is now a headturner (not necessarily his looks :biggrin:) You've certainly made our life interesting

Lovely to see a few people back - as somebody who lurks more than posts it would be great to see The Refuge busy again.

So sorry Sleep tight Cecil.

Not sure he's missed them yet- just had to stop him slithering off the settee With his vocal ability and flair I'm not surprised. Struggling to keep him quiet now If he didn't have a obvious signs that he's had the op I wouldn't believe it- he's hardly been still- he asked for food within 15 mins of being home and wanted to still play with Tully. It took 3 people to give him his pre-med