HumaneWatch.org Calls Out The Humane Society For Not Giving The Money To Animal Shelters

Report: National Humane Society Snubs New Jersey Pets

 Today HumaneWatch.org, a project of the nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom, released a new report showing the Humane Society of the United States shockingly shortchanges pet shelters in New Jersey.

In 2014, HSUS raised over $100 million from Americans and yet only gave 1% of this money to local pet shelters—and didn’t operate a single pet shelter itself—despite having fundraising appeals full of cats and dogs.

In New Jersey, HSUS only donated $3,670.00 to help pet shelters care for animals. Instead, donor money meant to save animals went to disappointing ends. HSUS placed over $50 million into Caribbean funds last year, rather than using that money to help animals. The group settled a racketeering lawsuit for nearly $6 million. HSUS also put $4 million into its own pension plan. The organization is currently under investigation by the Oklahoma attorney general.

Unfortunately, this isn’t an anomaly; HSUS has doggedly refused to give more to shelters.

The full 50-state report of HSUS misuse of donor money in recent years, “Not Your Local Humane Society,” is available below or online here: http://goo.gl/zVCBvp

“Well-meaning Americans are duped by manipulative HSUS ads into thinking that donations will primarily help pets, but that’s not the case at all,” commented CCF research director Will Coggin. “By giving to HSUS, their money is going to the dogs—but only figuratively.”

New Jerseyans who want to make a difference for pets should do one thing: Give local

Despite its name, the Humane Society of the United States is not affiliated with the scores of humane societies in town and counties across America that provide hands-on care to needy animals. Giving to HSUS means their money may be parked in offshore tax shelters, used to pay bloated overhead costs, or spent on a PETA-esque lobbying agenda.

HSUS – Not Your Local Shelter 2015

 

  HSUS - Not Your Local Shelter 2015

 

 For more information, visit www.HumaneWatch.org. The Center for Consumer Freedom is a nonprofit coalition supported by restaurants, food companies, and consumers, working together to promote personal responsibility and protect consumer choices.

 So why are you still donating to companies like this and not to your local non kill shelters. The Humane Society is not the only one that keeps the money for them selfs. 

Think about the dogs and cats next time you donate.

North Pole Veterinarian Clears Reindeer For Christmas Flight

 Following a health checkup at the North Pole, Santa's veterinarian has given the green light to Rudolph's red nose and the rest of the reindeer that will be traveling the world this Christmas Eve.

Dr. Joe Kinnarney, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), visited the North Pole today to ensure that Santa's team of nine were up-to-date on their vaccinations and healthy enough to make their annual trek around the globe.

"After a thorough examination I can tell you that Santa's reindeer are perfectly healthy and in great shape, and ready for their flight," Dr. Kinnarney said.

The reindeer's annual exam includes a health check about 10 days prior to their Christmas Eve flight to make sure they're healthy and not showing any signs of disease—such as brucellosis, tuberculosis or chronic wasting disease—that can be transmitted to other animals.

"Santa's reindeer need to be in tip-top shape to complete their Christmas Eve flight on time, so it's vital that they receive a pre-trip veterinary exam to make sure they are free of any injuries that might slow them down," Dr, Kinnarney said. "Because the reindeer will be visiting all corners of the globe, we need to make sure they are up to date on their vaccinations and free of disease so they don't pick up or spread any infections to other animals around the world."
 

In addition to presents for children around the world, Santa is required to bring with him an official "North Pole Certificate of Animal Export" that allows him to freely cross borders and ensure health officials that his reindeer are no threat to animal or public health.

Dr. Kinnarney will make a follow-up trip to the North Pole on Christmas Eve to provide a pre-flight checkup and to inspect the reindeer upon their return on Christmas morning.

For kids who want to help the reindeer on their journey, Dr. Kinnarney recommended leaving a plate of graham cracker reindeer cookies, their favorite snack, for Santa to feed them between stops.

Dr. Kinnarney's work is consistent with the role veterinarians play every day to ensure the health of animals, people and the environment across the globe. Far from just being "dog and cat doctors," veterinarians work with all kinds of species, in all types of environments, to make the world a healthier place for all forms of life.

While unavailable for comment due to his busy work schedule, Santa issued a statement, saying, "Without my reindeer there simply would be no Christmas. Proper veterinary care ensures that, year in and year out, my team and I are able to deliver presents to boys and girls around the world. Dr. Kinnarney is definitely on the 'nice list' again this year."

For more information on Dr. Kinnarney's role as North Pole Veterinarian, including answers to kids' questions about reindeer, visit avma.org/holiday.

For more information about the role veterinarians play in global health, or to schedule an interview with Dr. Kinnarney about his role as North Pole Veterinarian, contact Michael San Filippo, AVMA senior media relations specialist, at 847-285-6687 (office), 847-732-6194 (cell), or msanfilippo@avma.org.

The AVMA, founded in 1863, is one of the oldest and largest veterinary medical organizations in the world. More than 86,500 member veterinarians worldwide are engaged in a wide variety of professional activities. Visit www.avma.org for more information.

Stella & Chewy's Voluntarily Recalling Frozen Dinners Due To Possible Listeria

Stella & Chewy's Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Dinner Morsel Products Due to Possible Health Risk

 Stella & Chewy's is voluntarily recalling four of its products sold in the U.S. and Canada due to concerns of a possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects a total of 990 cases (964 cases in the U.S and 26 cases in Canada). The recall was prompted by a positive test confirming Listeria monocytogenes in Stella's Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs 8.5 oz. frozen bags, lot #165-15, "Use by 6-25-2016", during routine surveillance testing by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Listeria is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

As a precautionary measure, Stella & Chewy's is voluntarily recalling all products from Lot # 165-15, which includes:

Product Description	Size	UPC	Lot #	Use By
Frozen Stella's Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs	8.5 oz.	186011 001554	165-15	6/25/2016
Frozen Stella's Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs	4 lb.	186011 001370	165-15	6/25/2016 & 6/26/2016
Frozen Duck Duck Goose Dinner Morsels for Cats	1.25 lb.	186011 001455	165-15	6/25/2016

Moreover, while the below listed product has not tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, in an abundance of caution, we are also recalling the following products which may have come into contact with the affected lot:

Product Description	Size	UPC	Lot #	Use By
Frozen Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels for Cats	1.25 lb.	186011 001448	160-15	7/2/2016
Frozen Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels for Cats	1.25 lb.	186011 001448	152-15	7/2/2016

Retailers and consumers can find the full product recall list and additional information at: http://www.stellaandchewys.com/stella-chewys-recall-notice/.

Consumers should look at the product descriptions, UPCs, lot numbers, and "Use By" dates on each bag for an exact match to determine if it is subject to the recall. Anyone who has purchased these products are instructed to dispose of the food or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Bravo Chicken Blend Diet For Dogs & Cats Recall Due To Possible Salmonella

Bravo Recalls Select Chicken and Turkey Pet Foods Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk.

 Bravo Pet Foods of Manchester, CT is recalling a select lot of Bravo Chicken Blend diet for dogs & cats with a best used by date of 11/13/16 due to concerns of the possible presence of Salmonella . Out of an abundance of caution, Bravo is also recalling three additional items that did not test positive for Salmonella , but were manufactured on the same day. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers. Always use proper caution when handling raw foods.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

These products were sold to distributors, retail stores, internet retailers, and directly to consumers in the U.S.

The following product is being voluntarily recalled because of the possible presence of Salmonella .

Product	Item #	Size	Best Used by Date	UPC
Bravo Blend Chicken diet for dogs & cats - chub	21-102	2 lb.(32oz.) chub	11-13-16	829546211028

The recall was initiated after routine testing of a 2 lb. chub of Bravo Chicken Blend diet for dogs and cats (Item #21-102) by the Colorado State Department of Agriculture, collected at a single retailer, revealed the presence of Salmonella . Two hundred and one cases of this product were sold to distributors, retail stores, and directly to consumers in the U.S. between 11/21/14 and 1/15/15.

Out of an abundance of caution, Bravo is also recalling three additional items that did not test positive for Salmonella , but were manufactured on the same day: 250 cases of Bravo Blend Chicken diet for dogs & cats – 5 lb. chubs only, 8 cases of Bravo Blend Turkey diet for dogs & cats – 8 oz. patties only and 60 cases of Bravo Balance Turkey diet for dogs – 4 oz. patties only.

These products DID NOT test positive for Salmonella , but are also being voluntarily recalled out of an abundance of caution.

Product	Item #	Size	Best Used by Date	UPC
Bravo Blend Chicken diet for dogs & cats - chub	21-105	5 lb. (90 oz.) chub	11-13-16	829546211059
Bravo Blend Turkey diet for dogs & cats - patties	31-508	5 lb. bag of 8 oz. patties	11-13-16	8829546315085
Bravo Balance Turkey diet for dogs - patties	31-401	3 lb. bag of 4 oz. patties	11-13-16	829546314019

No additional products are affected by this recall. The company has received no reports to date of illness in either people or animals associated with these products.

All products tested negative by a third party independent laboratory prior to release for distribution and sale to consumers.

The recalled product should not be sold or fed to pets. Pet owners who have the affected product at home should dispose of this product in a safe manner (example: a securely covered trash receptacle).

To submit a claim, pet owners should return to the store where they bought the product.

• To get a refund at the store where you bought the product: Customers should return to the store where they purchased the product and submit the Bravo Recall Claim Form available on the Bravo website, 
  http://www.bravopetfoods.com/consumerrecall.html, for a full refund or store credit. See Bravo Product Claim Form for details.

More information on the Bravo recall can also be found at www.bravopetfoods.com, or call toll free (866) 922-9222 Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm