Boots & Barkley, BIXBI, Nature’s Deli, Colorado Naturals, Petco, and Best Bully Stick Dog Treats Recalled

Kasel has recalled its Boots & Barkley, BIXBI, Nature’s Deli, Colorado Naturals, Petco, and Best Bully Stick dog treats, because they may be contaminated with salmonella. The treats are sold at Target, Petco, Sam’s Club, Costco, and other stores.

This is an expansion of previous recalls by Kasel. The company s now recalling all products maade in its Denver plant from April 20, 2012 thru September 19, 2012.

For more details and lot numbers, check the FDA announcement linked below.

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts > Kasel Associated Industries Recalls All Products Manufactured at its Denver, Colorado Facility from April 20, 2012 thru September 19, 2012 Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Police Officer Rescues Dog From Euthanasia, Loses Job | Care2 Causes

Police Officer Rescues Dog From Euthanasia, Loses Job | Care2 Causes: Police Officer Rescues Dog From Euthanasia, Loses Job

Alright folks, we have to get behind this guy. According to the article linked above:

When the Danish police officer heard that Thor, a German shepherd and the only companion of a recent widow, was about to be euthanized, he went to the kennel where the dog was being held, seized the animal and took him to an undisclosed location.
 

Instead of being recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty, 20-year police veteran Lomholt is facing possible termination.

 

 Here's the deal...

The widow was out walking her late husband's beloved dog Thor, on a leash, when a small dog darted out and startled him. The dogs got into a scuffle and the smaller dog wound up with a small bite. So, the widow paid a fine, and it seemed that everything was taken care of.

Then, several months later, cops show up at this woman's door and tell her that an order was issued for Thor's execution, because the other dog's wound got infected and required treatment. And apparently they arrested Thor at that point.

Now, here's the rub. Thor was scheduled for a court date to decide if he should indeed be euthanized, but he was scheduled to be killed before his court date!

So, the valiant Officer Lars Bo Lomholt went to the shelter in uniform, and saved the dog. It was the right thing to do, but it may cost him his job.

Shadow Cats Cat Sanctuary

I recently found out about Shadow Cats. It is a sanctuary for cats, and it is amazing!

Most of the cats have health problems, such as feline leukemia and FIV, so they have set up all these incredible spaces where the cats can live and lounge and play, and hang out with other cats without exposing uninfected cats.

It's even harder on the heart than a lot of rescue operations because they see a lot of the cats succumb to these illnesses, no matter how hard they work to keep them in optimal health. But, these cats get to live the longest and happiest lives possible.

Many cats with FeLV and FIV can stay healthy for years and enjoy life (if you do't believe it, check out their Kitty Cam!), but they are typically put down when they are diagnosed because they are contageous and must be segregated from uninfected cats. Very few people are willing to do the work that it can take to keep them securely contained and separated from uninfected cats.

Shadow Cats has healthy cats, too. Many of them are older cats or came from a rough background and have emotional problems. A few do get adopted, but most of them have made Shadow Cats their forever home.

You can learn more about Shadow Cats, and their history here. Also, read about how they helped out with The Great Kitty Recue in which over 800 cats were saved in Nevada.

Wow! It Just Became Legal for Parisian Women to Wear Pants...

I just came acrossthis article:

It Just Became Legal for Parisian Women to Wear Pants - Megan Garber - The Atlantic

Amazing! According to the article, the law first went on the books in 1799. It was amended a couple of times, and then (my bold) ...

 In 2010, a group of Green Party lawmakers introduced a bill in the National Assembly to strike down the law (and to fight, more generally, other aspects of France's "judicial archaeology"). The Paris Prefecture, the ancestor of the body that had enacted the decree in the first place, responded that, the law being comically outmoded, it wasn't worth the effort to remove from the books.

We still have some "comically outmoded" laws on the books in the U.S., too. For instance, it is still a crime for unwed couples to live together in four states, including Virginia.

Although, not criminally enforcable, because it just won't hold up in court due to constitutional issues, the Virginia law still serves as a legal excuse for discrimination by landlords and licensing agencies. It may soon be struck down by the proposed "Love Shack" bill.

So, what kind of weird, antequated laws have you had to deal with lately?