Cody & Havana's Tails
Everyday living with dogs
Monday, January 28, 2008
AmericasBestOnline.com has a list of what they consider the best 5 Dog Friendly Ski Resort. While I may be sharing this information a little late in the ski season (sorry!), I think it is better late than never.
These are their Top 5 Dog Friendly Ski Resorts(in no particular order):
The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, CO
The Little Nell, Aspen, CO (pictured above)
Lake Placid Lodge, NY
Bretton Woods Arm Country Inn, NH
Mountain Top Inn and Resort, Vermont
While we haven't tried any of these properties, we definitely plan on visiting them one day (with Cody and Havana, or course)!
In the mean time, if you can't stay in the Ski Resorts...make sure to visit DogHouseProperties.com. We have a growing database of pet friendly vacation rentals in ski areas such as Colorado!
AmericasBestOnline | Dog Friendly | Ski Resort
Property | Ritz Carlton | Little Nell
DogHouseProperties.com | Lake Placid Lodge | Bretton Woods | Mountain Top Inn | Colorado
Cody and Havana | Pet Friendly | Vacation Rental
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The list is out! Every year, the AKC (American Kennel Club) announces the top 10 most popular breeds in the United States.
Last year these were the most popular breeds:
2006 Ten Most Popular Breeds in the United States
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Dachshund
7. Boxer
8. Poodle
9. Shih Tzu
10. Miniature Schnauzer
New to the list in 2007 is the Bull dog, with the Miniature Schnauzer falling off the top 10 list this year.
2007 Most Popular Dogs in the U.S.
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Boxer
7. Dachshund
8. Poodle
9. Shih Tzu
10. Bulldog
You can also visit The American Kennel Club to view the breakdown in major United States cities!
As always the Labrador Retriever still reigns supreme...and is America's top dog for 17 consecutive years!
American Kennel Club | Top 10 List
Labrador Retriever | Bull Dog
2006 | 2007
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Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Source: Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A company that made contaminated pet food that killed dozens of dogs nationwide will pay $3.1 million in a settlement with pet owners, an attorney said Friday.
The pet food, which contained a mold called aflatoxin, was produced at Diamond Pet Foods' plant in South Carolina. The company will set up a fund to reimburse pet owners for the loss of their dog, veterinarian bills and the cost of any unreturned contaminated food, said attorney Jim Andrews, who represented a Knoxville, Tenn., family that sued the company.
Diamond Pet Foods, based in Meta, Mo., acknowledged that workers at its Gaston, S.C., plant failed to follow internal testing procedures to ensure its products were safe. The company made the acknowledgment after the Food and Drug Administration released a report showing the company has no record of test results for 12 shipments of corn in 2005, when grain tainted with the deadly fungus slipped into the plant.
The company contends it did nothing illegal, according to the settlement. Mark Schell, Diamond's assistant general manager, did not immediately return a telephone message.
Aflatoxin, a naturally occurring chemical that comes from a fungus sometimes found on corn and in other crops, can cause severe liver damage.
The contaminated pet food was sold in 23 states. Diamond recalled about 20 varieties of dog and cat food when a New York veterinarian said in December 2005 that she had linked a dog's death to the company's food.
The 2005 recall is unrelated to the contamination problem that prompted recalls of more than 100 pet-food brands in early 2006. In that case, investigators traced pet deaths to a toxic chemical, melamine, that had been added during manufacturing in China.
On the Net:
Diamond Pet Food Settlement: http://www.recalledpetfoodsettlement.com/
Diamond Pet Foods: http://diamondpet.com/
Diamond Pet Food | Dogs | Million Dollar Settlement
Pet Owners | Corn | Contaminated
Pet Food Recall | South Carolina Plant
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Monday, January 07, 2008
As a resident of Charleston, SC, I have to give a huge thumbs up to radio station 95SX. Local radio hosts Two Girls and a Guy are using their radio time to help find pet owner's lost dogs! When you lose your dog you can call in a “Rover Alert”. Just like a child amber alert the radio station (95.1 FM) will announce the details on air! It can be devasting to lose your pet and Two Girls and a Guy understands! If you live in the Charleston, SC area and ever lose your beloved dog, visit 95SX or call them at 843-721–9595. Yes, the service also applies to cats (not just dogs). Thank you Two Girls and a Guy!
One more reason why Charleston is a wonderful place for pet owners!
Rover Alert | Charleston | SC
Radio Station | 95SX | 95.1 FM
dog | dogs | Two Girls and a Guy
Pet Owners | Cats | Amber Alert
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