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Home --> Critter Country --> Crusader Habit

Crusader Habit

Those who love animals feel something die inside when they hear of creatures being mistreated or unnecessarily put at risk. Appeals for help and warnings about products dangerous to pets hit us right where we live; we forward them on in the hope that our small action can somehow make a difference in saving the life of an animal at risk. Unfortunately, all too often these warnings omit important facts or contain information that is distorted or wrong.


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Red bullet Signing an e-petition will convince the Air Force to retire its colony of space chimps instead of turning them over to a research facility.

Green bullet 6,500 minks set free by animal rights activists rampaged through the British countryside.

Red bullet Rice thrown at weddings is dangerous to birds.

Green bullet The Chinese are raising St. Bernard dogs for food.*

Green bullet Crafters have been asked to knit sweaters for oil-soaked penguins.

Red bullet A litter of Golden Retriever puppies is about to be euthanized unless homes are quickly found for them.

Red bullet A sanctuary for dogs is maintained on a "dog island" off the coast of Florida.

Green bullet Theobromine, a chemical found in cocoa mulch, can be harmful to pets.

Red bullet The nine mixed-breed abandoned puppies shown in a photo need homes.

Green bullet Raisins and grapes can be harmful to dogs.

Red bullet The Swiffer WetJet poses a general danger to household pets.

Red bullet A web site provides information and equipment for making 'bonsai kittens.'

Red bullet Fellow threatens to eat his pet rabbit unless $50,000 is donated through his web site.

Green bullet Deadly canine flu sweeps through the U.S.

Multi-colored bullet Fisherman on Réunion Island employ live dogs as bait for shark-fishing.

Red bullet Huntingdon Life Sciences is offering to pay cash for cats and dogs rescued from New Orleans.

Yellow bullet Greenies brand dental chews pose a general danger to dogs.

Red bullet Ordinary use of Ultra Clorox bleach poses a general danger to household pets.

Red bullet Ordinary use of Febreze brand fabric refresher poses a general danger to household pets.

Red bullet Diamond Pet Brands recall underway because its dog food caused canine deaths.

Green bullet Newspaper article describes an ensnared whale who seemingly thanked her rescuers.

Red bullet The web site Genpets.com sells mass-produced, bioengineered pets.

Green bullet Household paper shredders can pose a danger to children and pets.

Red bullet Pending California legislation mandates the extermination of pit bulls.

Red bullet The Orange County Humane Society animal shelter in Huntington Beach, California, is closing for good on 8 January 2007 and will euthanize all its animals that are not adopted before then.

Yellow bullet Mold in Beneful dog food is harming dogs.

Green bullet A number of pet foods manufactured by Menu Foods (sold under a variety of labels) have been recalled.

Green bullet The FDA has issued a warning about chicken jerky dog treats.

Green bullet Xylitol (a sugar substitute used in sugar-free gum) can be harmful to dogs.

Yellow bullet A Costa Rican artist starved a dog to death as part of a gallery exhibit.

Yellow bullet E-mail warns that ProMeris brand flea and tick protection may cause allergic reactions or illness in cats and dogs.

Green bullet Four Paws withdrew a "pimple ball" dog toy from the market following reports of injuries to dogs.

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