Robin posted this as a Forum message, but we think it's important enough to publish on the front page: she wrote "In the latest issue of the Newswire from 'Camp Gone to the Dogs' there is an article by Laurinda Morris, DVM, about a five year old dog that died from eating too many raisins. Apparently many Vets and most owners (and trainers!) are unaware that raisins and grapes in sufficient amounts cause kidney failure in dogs. "
We checked Snopes.com and went back to the source. According to Dr. Morris, as few as seven raisins (or grapes) can cause kidney failure and kill your dog. We know of trainers who reccommended using raisins as behavior rewards, since they're sweet and you'll probably nibble them yourself during the training session. And you KNOW your pup wants to eat the same thing you do.

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http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/index.html This is a really great site, run by one of the nicest people we've met.

10 Reasons Why It's Great to be a Dog

1. If it itches, you can reach it. And no matter where it itches, no one will be offended if you scratch it in public.

2. No one notices if you have hair growing in weird places as you get older.

3. Personal hygiene is a blast: No one expects you to take a bath every day, and you don't even have to comb your own hair.

4. Having a wet nose is considered a sign of good health.

5. No one thinks less of you for passing gas. Some people might actually think you're cute.

6. Who needs a big home entertainment system? A bone or an old shoe can entertain you for hours.

If you're looking for a shelter to support, consider these:
North Shore Animal League - http://www.nsalamerica.org/ (where we got Midnight and Samantha)
Westchester Humane Society in Elmsford, NY - http://www.elmsfordanimalshelter.com/ (where we got Capt. Bear Paw the BDE)
The Austin, Tx SPCA - http://www.austinspca.com/
If you're near Raleigh - Durham - Greensboro, support the Triad SPCA - http://www.triadspca.org/
Some of our friends in Maine support the Maine SPCA - http://www.animalshelter.org/shelters/Maine_State_SPCA_rId2058_rS_pC.htm...
In New Jersey, you can give to NJSPCA - http://njspca.org/

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