Glenn Close Glenn
Close has had a lengthy career as a versatile actress and performer.
Glenn is remembered for her chilling roles as the scheming aristocrat
Madame de Merteuil in Dangerous Liaisons; terrorizing puppies
as Cruella di Vil in 101 Dalmatians; and as the psychotic book
editor Alex Forrest in Fatal Attraction. In her new series, Damages,
Glenn brings force and power as Patty Hewes, a fierce litigator
who has a dog killed. But, Glenn is nothing like the characters
she plays, and in fact is a big animal lover! Glenn doesn't believe
there was a time in her life growing up when she didn't have animals
Glenn currently has two dogs, Bill and
Jake, whom she takes to work with her everyday. In fact, they
have become the mascots of the Steiner Studios.
Look for Glenn's "Lively Licks"
blog, which is a profile of dogs and their people, with the launch
of the website FetchDog.com, where she will ask questions such
as: When did you become a dog lover? Why Dogs? And, if your dog
were a famous person, who would they be? Some of the first subjects
are Ted Danson, his wife Mary Steenburg. Glenn states that if
her dogs were famous people, Jake would be the Dalai Lama and
Bill would be Barney Fife!
Fetchdog.com is a new website that will
offer you the best hand-picked products for your dog, from healthy
food and comfortable beds to unique toys and fashionable collars. http://www.Fetchdog.com
Bryan Dattilo, Days of Our Lives Bryan
Dattilo has been playing Lucas Roberts on Days of Our Lives since
1993. Over the course of the show, he has been in a coma, has
shot people and has seen his infant son grow up and prepare for
college.
Bryan talks about his three labs, Vinny,
Dante and Sal (whom he calls his Italian dogs). Unfortunately,
Bryan recently put down Vinny who was 15 years old, due to health
reasons. He states Vinny was a blessing in his life and now when
he has bad days, he closes his eyes and talks to Vinny. http://www.bryandattiloonline.com
NEWS UPDATE: Foreclosure Pets- Innocent
Victims Many
people out there are experiencing financial troubles as the mortgage
foreclosure crisis continues to expand across the nation. Unfortunately,
as their owners find themselves facing eviction, many pets become
the forgotten, and truly innocent, victims as well. It can be
a heartbreaking and frustrating situation for many people.
Foreclosure-websites have stated that
more than 8 million adjustable rate mortgages were given between
2004 and 2006. It is expected that almost 1.1 million of these
will be foreclosed before the problem goes away. Given the current
rate of pet ownership to be about 60% of the population, it is
very easy to calculate the thousands of dogs, cats and other pets
that could potentially face abandonment.
In Franklin County, Ohio, foreclosures
this year are up more than 4 times last year's rate. Their local
animal shelter states that about 20% of owners surrendering pets
are doing so due to eviction proceedings. A humane society near
San Diego California reports receiving 20-30 calls per day from
owners looking to relinquish the family pet.
But others leave their pets behind on
false hopes that someone will come along to care for them. In
Cincinnati, Ohio, more than 50 cats were found in a house after
the owner's eviction. Cases of starving, dehydrated and occasional
dead pets have become common sights for real estate agents and
law enforcement officers. The unfortunate truth is that many of
these pets are left and months can pass before someone comes to
check on the property. What's worse? In most cities, pets are
considered to be personal property and can't be removed until
after a foreclosure sale.
Many people might wonder how anyone could
leave a pet behind during these trying times. But for thousands
of people, their pets, regardless of their status, become just
another weight, hastening their spiral downward. It is all too
easy to just walk out the door, leave everything and hope for
a new beginning somewhere else.
As difficult as times may seem, preparation
can help to insure that your pets don't suffer similar fates.
If you are facing foreclosure and cannot care for your pets, contact
your local shelter or humane society. In some instances, rescue
organizations may be available although their foster home space
is very limited. If you must surrender your pet, do so before
the eviction time comes. Gather any pertinent medical information
from your veterinarian and let the shelter staff know about any
behavior issues unique to your pet. These steps could spell the
difference between a new home for your pet or potential euthanasia. Dr. Jim Humphries, Veterinary News Network,
for Animal Radio®
National Canine Weight Check Dr. Bernadine Cruz, Laguna
Hills Animal Hospital Are our pets really that fat? Statistics
show that there are 54 million overweight pets in the United States
alone.
In February 2008, veterinarians across
the United States will be participating in the first-ever National
Canine Weight Check. This is a health initiative to educate dog
owners on how to identify a healthy weight for their dogs so that
owners can begin to take important steps to avoid the serious
health risks associated with canine obesity. While many dog owners
realize canine obesity is a serious condition, some owners may
not be aware that their dogs are overweight or obese, or they
may not understand that obesity can have serious health implications
including heart disease, arthritis, skin conditions and breathing
problems. Obesity can also worsen the signs associated with pre-existing
diseases.
Dog owners are invited to bring their pets to a participating
veterinary practice in their area during the month of February
for a free weight assessment, including breed-specific information.
Owners will also receive information on the serious health implications
of canine obesity, along with a mail-in postcard for a free gift.
Not so according to a recent pet census.
Cats top the list - put together by the American Veterinary Medical
Association.
60 percent of American households have
a pet. That's 282 million non-human family members nationwide.
82 million of them are cats - up a hefty
10 million in the last 5 years.
There are 72 million are dogs, 11 million
birds, 2 million turtles and 1 million hamsters.
Surprisingly, 1 in 5 homes have 5 or more
pets. The state with the most cats is...drum roll please, Maine.
Wyoming has the most dogs.
Man Smuggles Monkeys - in His Pants! Britt, Savage Robert
Cusack thought he was going to get away with smuggling animals
through the Los Angeles Airport until one of the birds, a rare
bird of paradise, escaped from his suitcase. At that time, all
he could do was confess and declare the other animals he was smuggling.
It turned out the other animals were two
monkeys, which he had smuggled in his underwear.
Cusack served a sentence of five and a
half months in prison and paid $1,100 in fines.
It seems his traveling companion, Chris
Edward Mulloy, was able to get two newborn Asian leopards past
the customs agents. Mulloy was recently arrested and is waiting
arraignment.
Salmonella Sickens 103 in '07 It seems that small turtles (those
less than 4 inches) are to blame for the 103 Salmonella infections
in 2007 in 33 states.
Salmonella infections should be taken
seriously, as they can be severe and lead to hospitalization and
even death. Most of the outbreak has been in young children, who
are at a greater risk. Outbreaks can be seen within 7 days of
exposure to the turtles. The symptoms to watch out for are abdominal
cramps, fever, vomiting and bloody diarrhea.
In 1975, the sale of these small turtles
was banned, but these turtles are still being sold by various
sources such a pet shops, flea markets, street vendors and the
internet. While you should not have these turtles in your home,
if you do, make sure that anyone who handles them or their enclosure,
immediately washes their hands thoroughly with hot soap and water.
New Pet Inventions:
Tony Vena, Pet-2-Ring Doorbell Pet Doorbell Products Inc. is proud
to introduce to all pet lovers a Useful, Unique and Entertaining
New Pet Product, the Pet-2-Ring TM Doorbell.
So what is the Pet-2-Ring TM Doorbell?
What does it do? Why do we need such a product?
Have you ever owned a cat that is outside
and does not know how to let you know that it wants to come inside?
Have you ever owned a dog that wants to go out to relieve itself
and just sits near the door?
How many screen doors has your cat destroyed?
How many times did your dog urinate on the floor or damage your
door only because another family member did not walk the dog?
Have you thought about a doggy door? But,
the problem is that it allows unwanted guests in the house such
as raccoons and skunks, and if you have a large one for a large
dog, it will also allow burglars into your home.
Now with the Pet-2-Ring TM Doorbell "Your
Pet's Own Doorbell" your cat or dog can ring their doorbell
just like you or I ring a doorbell. This is clearly demonstrated
in the training video included with every purchase.
We always knew that dogs could be trained.
Now you can see that the cat is also trainable and very intelligent.
To view a video, please visit http://www.pet2ring.com
Neither Rain, Nor Hail, But A Cat
That's A Different Story! Britt Savage Most
mail carriers will deliver the mail in rain, hail, snow, etc.
But a mail carrier in Canada is refusing to deliver mail to a
house after being frightened by a "very threatening cat."
The postal service is concerned about
the welfare of all of their carriers, but hopes for an amicable
solution to the problem. The mail carrier was brought up on a
farm and is used to being around all types of animals.
The cat, Shadow, is an eight-year-old
docile declawed black cat, according to his guardian. The guardian
states that Shadow "likes to eat and sleep and cuddle. You
could drop a bomb and he'd just open one eye, take a look, then
close them and go back to sleep."
Until it is resolved, the guardian will
be picking up his mail at the post office.
Microchips Do Not Cause Cancer Dr. Marty Becker, Good Morning
America Out
of the 14 million microchips that have been implanted in animals,
there were only four cases in a recent study with a link to cancer.
And, those cases were tested in mice that were prone to cancer.
It is a myth that Microchips cause cancer, and considering that
about 8,000 microchipped dogs per month are returned to their
guardians, the price is well worth it!
Do you know that one out of three dogs
are lost in their lifetime? The 4th of July is the #1 day with
the most lost pets and Halloween is the 2nd.
Microchipping is a great way to help your
pet return home. Essentially microchips are little computer chips,
about the size of a grain of rice. Easily implanted under your
pet's skin with a hypodermic needle, microchips provide permanent
identification that won't wear out or fade, become lost, altered
or destroyed. Special scanners find the microchip, translate that
into a specific ID code, and then these unique numbers can be
found in a database.
While there has been much controversy
over different types of microchips and scanners, Dr. Becker recommends
the resQ Microchip, which uses an ISO chip (International Standards
Organization) that is most recognized around the world and can
be read by most scanners. They also have a free registration that
can be updated for a lifetime. http://www.DrMartyBecker.com http://www.PetConnection.com http://www.BayerDVM.com
Ellen Degeneres In the Doghouse It
seems that Ellen Degeneres is in the "doghouse" after
violating an agreement with a dog rescue, Mutts and Moms.
Ellen and her partner, Portia de Rossi,
adopted Iggy, a Brussells Griffon mix back in September. As it
turned out, the cats did not get along with the new dog, so Ellen
gave it to her hairdresser's family.
When the agency called
to check on Iggy, they were told that the dog had been given to
another home. This was clearly in violation of the signed agreement
by Portia de Rossi, and Ellen was told to return the dog immediately.
The new home also had children, and Mutts and Moms will not place
a small dog in a home with children.
The owner of Mutts and Moms, Maria Batkis,
has since been receiving death threats and an alleged threatening
voicemail from Kelly Bush, Ellen's publicist.
Glenn
Close has had a lengthy career as a versatile actress and performer.
Glenn is remembered for her chilling roles as the scheming aristocrat
Madame de Merteuil in Dangerous Liaisons; terrorizing puppies
as Cruella di Vil in 101 Dalmatians; and as the psychotic book
editor Alex Forrest in Fatal Attraction. In her new series, Damages,
Glenn brings force and power as Patty Hewes, a fierce litigator
who has a dog killed. But, Glenn is nothing like the characters
she plays, and in fact is a big animal lover! Glenn doesn't believe
there was a time in her life growing up when she didn't have animals
Bryan
Dattilo has been playing Lucas Roberts on Days of Our Lives since
1993. Over the course of the show, he has been in a coma, has
shot people and has seen his infant son grow up and prepare for
college.
Many
people out there are experiencing financial troubles as the mortgage
foreclosure crisis continues to expand across the nation. Unfortunately,
as their owners find themselves facing eviction, many pets become
the forgotten, and truly innocent, victims as well. It can be
a heartbreaking and frustrating situation for many people.
NEWS
UPDATE Brought To You By 
Are our pets really that fat? Statistics
show that there are 54 million overweight pets in the United States
alone.
Are
dogs really man's best friend?
Robert
Cusack thought he was going to get away with smuggling animals
through the Los Angeles Airport until one of the birds, a rare
bird of paradise, escaped from his suitcase. At that time, all
he could do was confess and declare the other animals he was smuggling.
It seems that small turtles (those
less than 4 inches) are to blame for the 103 Salmonella infections
in 2007 in 33 states.
Pet Doorbell Products Inc. is proud
to introduce to all pet lovers a Useful, Unique and Entertaining
New Pet Product, the Pet-2-Ring TM Doorbell.
Most
mail carriers will deliver the mail in rain, hail, snow, etc.
But a mail carrier in Canada is refusing to deliver mail to a
house after being frightened by a "very threatening cat."
Out
of the 14 million microchips that have been implanted in animals,
there were only four cases in a recent study with a link to cancer.
And, those cases were tested in mice that were prone to cancer.
It is a myth that Microchips cause cancer, and considering that
about 8,000 microchipped dogs per month are returned to their
guardians, the price is well worth it!
It
seems that Ellen Degeneres is in the "doghouse" after
violating an agreement with a dog rescue, Mutts and Moms.
When the agency called
to check on Iggy, they were told that the dog had been given to
another home. This was clearly in violation of the signed agreement
by Portia de Rossi, and Ellen was told to return the dog immediately.
The new home also had children, and Mutts and Moms will not place
a small dog in a home with children.
