Animal Corner

The Crown Point Police K-9 Division will be holding a fundraiser on May 18th at the Oil 'N' Go located at 1492 N. Main Street in Crown Point.  Everyone is invited to come out and meet the officers and their K-9 partners for a day of fun.  There will be K-9 demonstrations through out the day as well as brand new t-shirts and vehicle magnets for purchase to show your support of the K-9 unit.  Gold Canyon candles will also be on display and available for purchase with all proceeds to be donated to the K-9 division.  The event will run from 9 am until 2 PM.  The Crown Point K-9 Division thanks you for your support.

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Laura's Blog

Tonight is a big night for The Arc Northwest Indiana, as the BRIDGES Development Foundation and ‘Friends of The Arc Northwest Indiana, Inc. are hosting the 10th annual “Buds and Blossoms© Evening” at Avalon Manor in Merrillville.  Beginning at 5:00 p.m., guests can browse a variety of specialty boutiques and afterwards enjoy a dinner. I'm honored to have been asked to speak at tonight's event, and you'll hear a little about the role of radio here in the Region. The evening will also include both silent and bidding auctions, and guests will be eligible for a variety of door prizes.   Thanks to everyone who'll be attending tonight, and thanks for asking me to be a part of it.

http://www.thearcnwindiana.com/about.html 

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Animal Corner

Bowl a game or three, get a team together for corn hole, and enjoy a day of fun while helping hungry pets in Porter County! The Kibble Kitchen Pet Pantry will host The Kibble Games 2013 from 2 – 5 pm June 22 at Inman’s Bowling & Recreation in Valparaiso. Recreation throughout the day includes bowling (including shoes), billiards and corn hole, plus inflatables for the kids, and is perfect for couples, families, and competitive teams of six.

Tickets for all ages if purchased ahead are $20, with day of purchase tickets priced at $25. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult. Each ticket-holder will be automatically entered into a raffle for an outstanding door prize, and tickets will be sold for a 50/50 raffle. Inman’s snack bar and bar will be open for your enjoyment.

Proceeds from the event will go toward operational costs in order to keep the doors open to continue to help the cats and dogs of low-income Porter County residents. “Our financial goal for this event is $2,000, which will help pay utilities and insurance on our donated space. “Without the community donations we couldn't keep the doors open,” said founder Michelle Duca. “The actual cost is about $4,500 a year.

For more information, visit www.Facebook.com/kibblekitchen , www.thekibblekitchen.com  , call 219.734.6936, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Animal Corner

Link: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm348786.htm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 19, 2013 - Natura Pet Products is voluntarily expanding its March 29, 2013 recall of dry pet foods because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The expanded recall now includes all dry pet food products and treats with expiration dates prior to and including March 24, 2014. Please see the table below for details of affected products.

Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Sampling conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of Salmonella in additional dry pet food and a cat pet treat. In an abundance of caution, Natura is also recalling product made in the surrounding timeframe. This action affects dry pet foods and treats only; no canned wet food or biscuits are affected by this announcement.

The affected products are sold through veterinary clinics and select pet specialty retailers nationwide and in Canada, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and Costa Rica, as well as online.

Consumers who have purchased these pet foods should discard them. For additional information, consumers may visit www.naturapet.com. For a product replacement or refund call Natura toll-free at 800-224-6123. (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM CST).

No canned wet food or biscuits are affected by this announcement.

About Natura Pet Products
Natura Pet Products is recognized as a trusted name behind natural and holistic pet foods and treats. Founded more than 20 years ago by John and Ann Rademakers and Peter Atkins, Natura is dedicated to providing the best natural nutrition. Natura is committed to making premium pet foods and treats based on nutritional science and high-quality ingredients, combined with trusted manufacturing processes, for complete pet health. Lines include: Innova®, California Natural®, EVO®, HealthWise®, Mother Nature® and Karma®. To learn more about Natura Pet Products visit www.NaturaPet.com

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Animal Corner

The Happy Wrangler's 4-H Club is hosting a fundraiser. A New & Used Horse Tack Auction will be held on Saturday April 27th starting at noon at the Loyal Order of Moose #260 at 1200 N. Indiana Avenue in Crown Point, IN. Admission is free. There will be saddles, lots of horse tack, a silent auction, and more. Food will be available for purchase. Anyone is welcome to bring used tack to be auctioned off with 15% of the proceeds going to the Happy Wranglers 4-H Club. For more information or to donate to this worthwhile event contact Barb DeWell at 219-988-4984 or 219-789-0255.

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