Recently while researching a project, I came across a very disturbing video on the faux fur industry in China. I felt it was important to share this with other animal lovers to make them aware of what the faux fur could be that is on garments these days. These cats and dogs live a life of unimaginable cruelty, only to be skinned alive and turned into gloves, coats, hats or fur trim. Their skins are also used in the production of drums and other musical instruments. This video is extremely difficult to watch and just heart wrenching! I had to force myself to look at it, but had to often turn away unable to bear the horror of what I was seeing. As long as I live, I shall never forget, the face of the poor raccoon dog that was still alive at the end of the video despite the horrific cruelty that it had just endured. That frame will haunt me until the day I die. Even if you cannot bear to watch the video, please visit the sites and educate yourselves before doing your winter shopping this year. I know many of you that read my blog are animal lovers and I know you would not willingly want to contribute to such a barbaric industry. You can watch the video and get more information at:
http://www.animal-protection.net/
For further reading visit:
http://www.caft.org.uk/factsheets/cats-and-dogs.html
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Now I’m going to go and hug my babies and thank God that I don’t live in China!
All My Best,
Suzy
Noodle Has The Blues
It seems like we are finally making some progress with the nodule in Noodle's lower quadrant. It is still draining, but looks like it is coming to an end at last! The one above it drained and healed over quickly, but that lower one has been a real bear! Noodle, has been spending a good bit of time in his kennel sleeping, as he needed to have some pain meds during this time and he has wanted to snuggle with me more than usual. He has been a little more active the last day or so and his eyes are looking bright again, so I think the worst is behind us. I still have not been able to give him his herbal bath, but I'm going to give it a go as soon as this nodule has closed up completely. That ought to be fun!
I've been completely stressed out over the hurricanes and hurricane Ike is turning out to be a very bad one! My heart goes out to everyone affected by the hurricanes this season. May God watch over you and your families!
It seems that Misty has had enough of the outdoors. She is back to spending most of her time in my room with me. She's such a character! If you heard her meows you'd think it was a baby crying! She is more possessive of me than ever, and is once again quite intolerant of the other cats. My sweet little Reggie, went after her the other day, when she approached us while I was petting him. That was really unusual, as he is usually quite laid back. I think he just needs some extra attention, so I am going to make it a point to spend an hour a day just with him. Max and Katie are doing well. Katie is still nursing on herself and doesn't show any signs of stopping. As soon as she's on my lap, she snuggles in next to me and starts nursing on herself. I've tried to "wean" her by setting her down off my lap after a few minutes, but she is having none of that! She gives me a bewildered look and hops right back up to try again. Max has given up hopping in the sink when I go to wash my hands. Now he stands dutifully next to the sink to "supervise" my hand washing and brushing of my teeth. He's such a card!
I've started listing some items again on eBay. I'm still working on scanning my patterns, and hope to have more new things up this weekend. It's going to be a struggle this month to meet our expenses, so please invite your crafting friends to visit us and see if we have something that they would like. We would so appreciate your help.
Well, that's all the news from our camp. I hope all is well with you and yours and many Blessings to you all!
Warm Wishes,
Suzy & The Babies
I've been completely stressed out over the hurricanes and hurricane Ike is turning out to be a very bad one! My heart goes out to everyone affected by the hurricanes this season. May God watch over you and your families!
It seems that Misty has had enough of the outdoors. She is back to spending most of her time in my room with me. She's such a character! If you heard her meows you'd think it was a baby crying! She is more possessive of me than ever, and is once again quite intolerant of the other cats. My sweet little Reggie, went after her the other day, when she approached us while I was petting him. That was really unusual, as he is usually quite laid back. I think he just needs some extra attention, so I am going to make it a point to spend an hour a day just with him. Max and Katie are doing well. Katie is still nursing on herself and doesn't show any signs of stopping. As soon as she's on my lap, she snuggles in next to me and starts nursing on herself. I've tried to "wean" her by setting her down off my lap after a few minutes, but she is having none of that! She gives me a bewildered look and hops right back up to try again. Max has given up hopping in the sink when I go to wash my hands. Now he stands dutifully next to the sink to "supervise" my hand washing and brushing of my teeth. He's such a card!
I've started listing some items again on eBay. I'm still working on scanning my patterns, and hope to have more new things up this weekend. It's going to be a struggle this month to meet our expenses, so please invite your crafting friends to visit us and see if we have something that they would like. We would so appreciate your help.
Well, that's all the news from our camp. I hope all is well with you and yours and many Blessings to you all!
Warm Wishes,
Suzy & The Babies
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