Updated - Poisonous Foods for Pets

Posted this last about a year and a half ago, but thought it was worth reposting with updates. This list comes from the Humane Society Website (www.hsus.org), and is fairly short and sweet. For information on what to do if your pet is poisoned, see the ASPCA (www.aspca.org) website for more information.

FOODS POTENTIALLY POISONOUS FOR PETS
Some foods that are considered good for people can be very dangerous for pets. The list below highlights some of the most common foods that can be dangerous to animals. This is not an exhaustive list and any decision to provide your pet with food not specifically intended for animals should be discussed with your veterinarian or pet nutritionist. For more information on foods that could be dangerous to pets, visit the American Animal Hospital Association website.

The following foods may be dangerous to your pet:
Alcoholic beverages
Apple seeds
Apricot pits
Avocados—toxic to birds, mice, rabbits, horses, cattle and dairy goats
Cherry pits
Candy (particularly chocolate, which is toxic to dogs, cats and ferrets, and any candy containing the sweetener Xylitol)
Coffee (grounds, beans, chocolate covered espresso beans)
Grapes
Hops (used in home beer brewing)
Macadamia nuts
Moldy foods
Mushroom plants
Mustard seeds
Onions and onion powder
Peach pits
Potato leaves and stems (green parts)
Raisins
Rhubarb leaves
Salt
Tea (caffeine)
Tomato leaves and stems (green parts)
Walnuts
Yeast dough
This information was compiled from various sources.

Stray from the Heart's Spring Fling - May 28, 2008

2008 Stray from the Heart Spring Fling: Daisies, Dogs & Daffodils
WHEN:Wednesday, May 28, 2008
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
WHERE:Astor House130 East 80th St (between Lexington and Park Avenues) New York City View Map
TICKETS:$100 Under 30; $125 regular ticket; $150 at the door.
Go to www.strayfromtheheart.org for more information or e-mail rsvp@strayfromtheheart.org.

Get those dancing shoes on and your best spring outfit because Stray from the Heart, Bella Starlet Dog and all the animals invite you to a magical night of music and dancing with Baldwin Drive.At this year's event we will be honoring two extraordinary individuals. Maria Milito, "Countdown" at MSNBC NEWS, DJ for Q104.3 NYC, Fill-in Host for "The Call" at NY1 NEWS and avid supporter of animal welfare and adoption facilities throughout NYC and long time Stray from the heart supporter and brilliant photographer, Nina Chiofalo. Her compassion for animals & brilliant creativity that she regularly offers to help save animals is truly remarkable. Their generosity and heart has been an inspiration to us all.

Tickets for the event include hors d'oeuvres, open bar, dancing, raffle, silent auction and more. There are still sponsorships available. Please contact rsvp@strayfromtheheart.org for more details.

EQUA-DOGS POISONED! Please help!!

Dear Friends,

As you know, the Amigo Fiel Shelter in Ecuador is closing, as they have lost their land. We have been working hard to get the remaining dogs out of the shelter and into forever homes in the US and Canada. Last night -- tragedy struck. Someone snuck in and poisoned all thirteen remaining dogs -- three died, one is in critical condition, and the rest are stable for the time being. PLEASE HELP! Stray from the Heart is doing everything it can to help these poor creatures. See the blog post below for more information.

Carol

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It’s with tremendous sadness that I have to tell you all that the Ecua-Dogs still looking for homes were poisoned last night by unknown assailants. We need your heart and prayers right now for those dogs who have not passed. PLEASE send all your love and prayers to these incredible survivors.Here are the dogs before the poisoning: http://www.freewebs.com/amigofielecuador/dogs.htm
Pamela died already, but the others are holding on. The biggest problem is that there is no real medical care down there to help them. The need blood transfusions and real help, but there are no real vets down there to do anything. They are all just on IVs and we are waiting to see if they make it.
Luckily Tommy was just flown over last Wed, so he is safe. Sadly, the rest are not.
Unfortunately, there is not a whole lot you can do at this point to help these beautiful dogs, but pray and send all the well wishes you have in your hearts! Please pray especially hard for Gracie and Hugo. We had planned on bringing these fantastic, friendly and loving pups over in the next few weeks and then this happened.
We do not know who did this evil thing or why. I personally can’t begin to understand the hate and heartless type of human who would perpetuate such cruelty on any other living being. It hurts my soul.

Lost Dog - SALLY - Rest in Peace

Sadly, Sally was found. She had been hit by a car, and, because she had no ID, her owners had not been notified.

Please, please -- microchip your pets. Go to AKC Companion Animal Recovery (www.akccar.org) for more information.

Lost Dog
Name: Sally
Lost: Jan 5, 9pm Ft Tryon Park, New York
No collar or tags
Completely vaccinated, not dangerous
30 lbs, mixed breed, shy temperament
Call Amy @857-222-8270

VERY LOVED –
REWARD IF FOUND

Stray from the Heart's 2008 Calendar

Get yours today!

Go to http://www.strayfromtheheart.org/ for all the pictures and to get your copy of the 2008 Stray from the Heart calendar -- Tails of Hope and Joy. Our little gondolier (left) is Mr. July!

Vick Gets 23 Months for Dog Fighting

Go to CNN for full coverage: http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/law/12/10/vick.sentenced/index.html

RICHMOND, Virginia (CNN) -- Michael Vick, once one of the highest paid players in the National Football League, was sentenced to 23 months in prison for financing a dogfighting ring and helping to kill pit bulls that did not fight aggressively.

Michael Vick began serving his sentence before he knew what it would be.

Vick's stunning downfall from NFL superstar to disgraced dogfighting defendant culminated Monday in a 90-minute sentencing hearing in federal court in Richmond, Virginia.
Vick was dressed in a black-and-white striped prison suit and apologized to his family and to the judge.

"You need to apologize also to the millions of young people who look up to you," U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson retorted.

"I am willing to deal with the consequences and accept responsibility for my actions," Vick continued, as about a dozen of his friends and family members looked on.

But Judge Hudson appeared to be unmoved. "I'm convinced it was not a momentary lack of judgment on your part. You were a full partner," he told Vick.

The judge added that he wasn't sure Vick had fully accepted reponsiblity for his actions. Supporters, including former baseball great Hank Aaron, Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and the pastor of Vick's church sent letters while others called the judge's chambers.

Vick, 27, had faced a maximum of five years in prison. Federal sentencing guidelines recommended a sentence of 12 to 18 months.

Animal rights protesters lined up outside the courthouse. Some carried signs with photographs of dogs, while others read "Dogs deserve justice," and "Report dog fighters."
U.S. Attorney Chuck Rosenberg said after the hearing that the investigation "exposed a seamy side of our society." He added, "I hope Mr. Vick learned important lessons and that his admission of guilt will speed his rehabilitation."

Stray from the Heart Home for the Holidays Party

I just wanted to send out a big thank you to everyone who attended the third annual home for the holidays party last night at Guest House in Chelsea. The crowd was amazing! The food was awesome, and the raffle was the best ever!

Have a great Xmas!
Love, Carol, Georgia, Dylan, Rosa and Micah