ATTENTION EVERYBODY:

...I'm receiving more pet food recalls - the information is too numerous to keep posting here each time something new comes in - so it's up to you to keep checking the Pondie Pet Food thread throughout the day.  

I will post a reminder here for everybody to check that thread...it's gonna be a long day, I'm afraid.

I have posted new pet food recall information here at the NG forum:

http://forums.ngm.com/forums/107318/ShowThread.aspx#107318

There is a new thread at the Pete's Pond forum:  Pondie PET FOOD

http://forums.ngm.com/forums/thread/103664.aspx

Where you can find the latest information on the pet food recall effort & a link for coping with the loss of a pet companion, plus some homemade recipes for your furry critters!

Check this out:  http://www.api4animals.org/facts.php?p=359&more=1  Animal Protection Institute.  The facts speak for themselves!

Until this is over – for the meantime, until it rears its ugly head again – there are many wonderful websites that offer excellent recipes for homemade dog/cat food that’s simple to make & you can freeze portions for a few days…which makes it simple for you.  Just a thought.

New posting by Elizabeth Wasserman/NPS, at the National Geographic Grizzly Forum:
http://forums.ngm.com/forums/thread/103273.aspx

Dear Not Specified

Oi ! I took offence to that comment.  

Karen is a very kind and caring person who would not in any way want to disrupt anyone's enjoyment of the wildlife on these wildcams and within the forums.  Which is why she has posted this Pet Food Alert on this thread.  One to alert others who may have missed it and the other so as not to disrupt the threads with an "off topic" issue.

The BAG thread is a common thread throughout each of the National Geographic Forums.  It was originally created in consideration to others posting on the forums.  

The BAG threads general purpose are to provide a "place" for those of us who have "met" during our wildcam experiences to keep in touch and to discuss "off topic" issues, with the deliberate intention not to disrupt other discussions on the forums. 

Cheers for now from Rox

RECALL OF PET FOOD INFORMATION

As of March 31, 2007

American Medical Veterinary Association

http://www.avma.org/aa/menufoodsrecall/default.asp

Hill’s Pet Nutrition (Science Diet – Hill’s Prescription Diet)

http://www.hillspet.com/zSkin_2/index.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474395182112&bmUID=1175394758218

Menu Foods Recall Information

http://www.menufoods.com/recall/

Menu Foods: Cat Products Recall

http://www.menufoods.com/recall/product_cat.html

Menu Foods: Dog Products Recall

http://www.menufoods.com/recall/product_dog.html

Menu Foods:  FAQ re: Recall

http://www.menufoods.com/recall/FAQ_Consumer.htm

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

http://www.purina.com/

U.S. Food & Drug Association

http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html

Anonymous:

Name: Karen/California
E-mail: Not specified

Want to place a vote for the McNeil bears?  Go to: http://homernews.com/

And on the right hand side you'll see:

Do you support some measure that would expand the area of protection for McNeil River bears? Yes No

Keeping to the top.  Hey Karen, just to drop in and say hello and to know you are not the only BAG at the Crane cam.  Thank you so very much for all your Beary diligent dedication. 

Anymore BAG's out there.  If your not a BAG and want to know what this is all about, please feel free to ask away - The more BAG's the merrier we will be

Want to place a vote for the McNeil bears?  Go to: http://homernews.com/

And on the right hand side you'll see:

Do you support some measure that would expand the area of protection for McNeil River bears? Yes No

Thank you for writing in about HB 127. Rep. Seaton does not plan to pursue HB 127 at this point. The bill was introduced to prevent the bear hunt authorized by the BOG in 2005, which Rep. Seaton believed to be an illogical board ruling. The board responded to the massive public outcry in making their decision to rescind the hunt and keep the Kamishak Special Use Area closed. HB 127 was in the background of this debate, and provided some additional leverage. With the favorable ruling by the board, HB 127 will no longer be pursued.

Louie Flora
Staff, Rep. Paul Seaton
(907) 465-3923
 

At least the bears WILL be safe for another 2 years. 

During that time, I'm sure the good people in Alaska will be working hard to put forth new legislation to keep the bears PERMANENTLY safe.  Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Thank you for helping the bears.

Hi Gang, well...just when we thought we had a victory for our bears, it looks like they're back up for grabs again!  Please help!

We Need Your Help… 

Rep. Seaton Waffles on Support

for McNeil-Katmai Bears

The McNeil Bear saga continues.  Representative Paul Seaton of Homer is waffling on his support for bears by contemplating withdrawal of HB 127, which would provide permanent protection to these bears.

The plan to hunt McNeil-Katmai Bears in 2007 was recently halted by the Board of Game.  Worldwide public support was overwhelming for this action.  Reasonable people have a rare opportunity to applaud the Board of Game for stopping the proposed hunt.  Be Aware!  Next years’ Board of Game meeting could put the hunt right back on the table.  A permanent fix for the issue was on the table until recently: HB127.

Rep. Seaton from Homer introduced HB 127, legislation that would have added state lands adjacent to the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary to the existing Sanctuary.  Adding these lands to the sanctuary simply makes good sense, providing the permanent protection that these bears require. 

On March 9, 2007, Rep. Seaton informed us that he has withdrawn support for his bear protection bill.  In his recent press release, Rep. Seaton states that “The Bears of the McNeil River area support a popular bear viewing industry that injects millions of dollars into the economy of Southcentral Alaska each summer.”  Constituents concerned about a viable Southcentral Alaska economy and bear viewers worldwide wonder why Rep. Seaton has suddenly acquired cold feet and withdrawn support for his own bill!

Seaton’s legislative priorities are puzzling.  He has worked long and hard pushing “gooeyduck” legislation that has questionable merit for his district, little economic value for anyone in Southcentral Alaska, and flaunts Mother Nature’s rules by allowing introduction of nonindigenous species to Kachemak Bay and Southcentral Alaska.

Yet, he bails on his commitment to protect McNeil-Katmai bears, recommending to his supporters that we claim victory as a result of the recent Board of Game decision and stand down. 

It is as if the bears are serving time on death row, but have now been granted a temporary stay of execution. 

Please contact Rep. Seaton and 'cc' the other contacts below. Urge him to stand up and fight for McNeil River bears and our economy.

Advocates For McNeil-Katmai Bears

Homer, Alaska

March 11, 2007

Representative Paul Seaton:

Rep_Paul_Seaton@legis.state.ak.us
Phone: 800-665-2689 fax: 907-465-3472

Representative Les Gara: Co-Sponsor of HB 127

Rep_Les_Gara@legis.state.ak.us
fax: 907-465-3518
                   

Senator Gary Stevens:

Senator_Gary_Stevens@legis.state.ak.us
fax: 907-465-3517
                   

Governor Sarah Palin

http://www.gov.state.ak.us/govmail.php

(for topic select: legislation)

REMEMBER: For those of you who are outside the USA,

at the email  "Zip Code" request, simply use "00000" or "99811"

(the Juneau, Alaska zipcode).

WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Governor Sarah Palin
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
Fax (907) 465-3532

House Resources and Finance Committee members:

Representative Carl Gatto:

Rep_Carl_Gatto@legis.state.ak.us

Representative Craig Johnson:

Rep_Craig_Johnson@legis.state.ak.us

Representative Vic Kohring:

Rep_Vic_Kohring@legis.state.ak.us

Representative Bob Roses:

Rep_Bob_Roses@legis.state.ak.us

Representative Peggy Wilson:

Rep_Peggy_Wilson@legis.state.ak.us

Representative Bryce Edgmon:

Rep_Bryce_Edgmon@legis.state.ak.us

Representative David Guttenberg:

Rep_David_Guttenberg@legis.state.ak.us

Representative Scott Kawasaki:

Rep_Scott_Kawasaki@legis.state.ak.us

Please send your emails/faxes as soon as possible - please do not delay!

We must save our bears & time is running out fast!!!

You don't need a sample letter, simply copy and paste the above statement. Please remember to add: I Support the Advocates For McNeil-Katmai Bears of Homer, Alaska

REMEMBER:  tell friends, family & post on other forums...we need all the help we can get!