Petition online. Perhaps some might wish to sign this. I did.

[glinda]

Our family has been financially devastated by poisoned pet-food three years ago. My hope is that if the well being of animals is taken more seriously, this would be less likely to happen as frequently as it does. We all know the pet-food industry throws garbage at our pets to eat yet both the animal and the owner suffer.
I imagine this is not the final work up on the Bill but still a start and better than nothing. Pass it on if you think it is worthwhile. Thanks.



http://www.change.org/ideas/view/provide_legal_protections_for_animals_through_the_animal_bill_of_rights

[spooky3]

1. I am sorry you were devastated not only by injury or worse to your pet but also by financial losses.

Thank you for posting.

I hope things get better for you.

[glinda]

2. Thanks. We have not recovered and it's been 3 yrs. Bills still piling due to ongoing care.

[Paper Roses]

3. I understand completely your loss, both emotionally and

financially. It is not just food that is a problem.

A member of our family has a dog who required small surgery on her hip. It turned out to be a benign cyst. For the pain after, the vet gave her Previcox. The poor animal had a very bad reaction to this medicine and ended up in the Intensive Care of a large regional veterinary hospital. she was in intensive care for 29 days. One or another member of our family went to see her every day, bringing things like roast chicken to try and force her to eat. She had tubes and wires coming out of her everywhere and was so sad looking that all you could do is cry as you pet her.

She started to look worse and on the 29th day, my husband had the Vet call my daughter to get permission to bring the dog home. Nothing positive was happening, she was looking worse and not eating at all.

Once she was home, treatment was administered my my daughters boyfriend. She had to have intravenous water. Still would only eat tiny bits of food. She gradually got better and is now fine. Takes only some special pill to help with a slight bit of incontinence. She had a urinary catheter in for a month and that did some muscle damage but this pill helps constrict the muscles so she won't piddle when she gets up to walk around. Keeps it in complete control.

There is great controversy about this medicine. Google Previcox. (Other medicines for animals too.)

The bottom line is, $24,800 dollars later plus check-ups every 90 days has really hurt my daughter. We all chip in when we can to help pay the bill off.

This dog is the world to all of us. I'm sure you all feel that way about your pets. I will never understand how someone can be cruel to an animal who gives you nothing but love in return for your care.

Read the story on this link. Same kind of dog. We were lucky, ours had a better result. I guess the point of my long story is that there should be laws governing the medicine given to our pets too.

http://www.k911.biz/Petsafety/DeathByPrevicox_RowdysLastVacation.htm

[glinda]

4. "there should be laws governing the medicine given to our pets too". Darn right.

Studies are showing all sorts of problems like cancer from vaccinations, organ damage from meds, poisons in their foods.
It is an injustice to people and their furry family members that this is happening as if they are some sort of "experiment".
I can believe the cost that you stated. We spent nearly 12 grand for our pets with multiple issues after they all ate poisoned pet food. The continued testing, meds and stuff just keep coming. I am now selling my personal belongings on Ebay to try to pay off the charge cards lest the other shoe drops again and again.
Tumors, cancers, cysts, kidney damage.... all from poisoning. But we do our best on one retiree income to deal with it.
I hope people sign the petition but there needs to be more done.