Just for dogs!

Here's a coding system that I got in an e-mail a while back. It tells you how you can tell where your (people or pet) food product comes from by looking at the bar code. (That includes that tiny little 0 on the left of the bar code.)

However, you may now refer to the barcode -

remember if the first 3 digits are:

00 - 09 ... USA & CANADA
30 - 37 ... FRANCE
40 - 44 ... GERMANY
47 ... Taiwan
49 ... JAPAN
50 ... UK
690-692 ... CHINA

Julie, thank you for the bar code info! I am very happy to have that info.

I will make a copy of that info and keep it in my wallet!

UPDATE: Bill, the dog adopted by Marines in Afghanistan, dies before his move to Houston



Credit: getbilltotheball.org
Bill

by Kevin Reece / KHOU 11 News
Houston, Tx

Posted on November 22, 2011 at 6:09 PM
Updated today at 6:09 PM

HOUSTON – KHOU 11 News got a sad update Tuesday on "Bill," the unofficial mascot for the Marines of the Lone Star Battalion, who recently returned from Afghanistan.

Read more:

http://www.khou.com/news/UPDATE-Bill-the-dog-adopted-by-Marines-in-Afghanistan-dies-before-his-trip-to-Houston-134362138.html

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To the right of the article, you can read related articles.

Very sad and heartbreaking!

~ ~ ~ Rest in peace, Bill ~ ~ ~

Photos: Thanksgiving goes to the dogs at Houston shelter





Animals staying at the Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP) shelter in Houston had something special to be thankful for this holiday season thanks to their friends at Rover Oaks Pet Resort. The staff at Rover Oaks roasted turkeys hand-delivered the tasty treats Wednesday to the animals spending the holiday in the shelter, awaiting their forever homes.

To view slide show:

http://www.khou.com/news/slideshows/Photos-Thanksgiving-goes-to-the-dogs-at-Houston-shelter-134427173.html?gallery=y&c=y&ref=%2Fnews%2Fslideshows
KHOU Houston, Tx 11-23-11

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our dog pals!

Many from the greater Houston TV viewing area might remember beloved Radar who captured the hearts of many when he showed up at KPRC's studio and they "adopted" him in 2004.

Besides being the "weather dog", Radar made guest appearances and brought awareness to many important dog issues!

Eventually Radar went on to live the good life with one of the KPRC managers and his family.

Well Radar made an appearance on our local Wednesday night news! The video will make you smile!

Good to see Radar again!

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Beloved weather dog returns to newscast that made him famous
Weather dog returns to station to say hello to staff, viewers

Published On: Nov 23 2011 10:05:14 PM CST
Updated On: Nov 23 2011 11:19:57 PM CST

KPRC - Houston, Tx

HOUSTON - In 2004, a small mixed-breed mutt arrived at Local 2 to become a fixture of the KPRC weather team. Viewers named him Radar

For three years, Radar entertained viewers of all ages through public appearances, events and nightly dog walking forecasts.

The shy little puppy that came onto the TV scene quickly became a huggable, lovable fur-ball that loved the spotlight and taking pictures.

Read more and view video:

http://www.click2houston.com/news/Beloved-weather-dog-returns-to-newscast-that-made-him-famous/-/1735978/4816962/-/i14lywz/-/index.html
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Radar, Local 2's former weather dog, stops by KPRC the day before Thanksgiving to see his friends and wish everyone "Happy Holidays."


Radar smiles for the camera!



Radar sits in weather chair!


View: SLIDESHOW: Radar visits his Local 2 friends again

http://www.click2houston.com/news/-/1735978/4806282/-/x5u6txz/-/index.html

More "Radar" . . . .

Video: Anchors answer viewer questions about Radar

Published On: Nov 23 2011 11:14:20 PM CST
KPRC - Houston, Tx

http://www.click2houston.com/news/Anchors-answer-viewer-questions-about-Radar/-/1735978/4818620/-/rndvfo/-/index.html
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From 2007:

Radar's Life Behind The Scenes (February 2007)

Published On: Nov 18 2011 12:49:17 PM CST
Updated On: Feb 05 2007 10:41:02 AM CST

KPRC - Houston, Tx

A lot of viewers ask what Radar does when he's not on camera. Check out our slideshow to see Radar "behind the scenes."



Radar sits in his dog house!



Radar kisses Santa!


View: Slideshow of Radar behind the scenes!

http://www.click2houston.com/news/-/1735978/4785432/-/xk19auz/-/index.html

Christmas Basket Raffle for Scott Co K9 Unit

Thursday, November 24, 2011
User-submitted story by Claire Stadt

Southeast Missourian - Cape Girardeau, MO



Three of the K-9 members of the Scott Co K-9 Search and Rescue Team


Scott Co K-9 Search and Rescue K9 team is having a Christmas Basket raffle to raise monies to help them with their search efforts. The basket will be full of goodies, including a CRKT Columbis River Bone handle knife, valued at Approximately $110.00,gift cards, and many other items. The list of items keeps growing, as they are being donated, so it will be a "mystery basket up until the final week" with new items added daily! Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. The drawing will be December 23rd.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1787982.html

Rescued beagles get normal homes

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At 1:02....."Their previous homes, cages in a lab. Most have never seen the sun."

I'm so happy these beagles will finally get a real home!

Aw! I want one, Julie!

Me too!

What's one more?



1 hubby, 3 kids, 4 cats, and a beagle?

I was able to watch the annual Thanksgiving Day Dog Show from Philadelphia...Best in Show was captured by a Wirehaired Terrier...There were some beautiful dogs there as usual...I do enjoy watching the Toy Group as they prance on tippy toe around the ring...Each dog has it's own personality and is proudly presented by experienced handlers...If you have never watched a Dog Show you really have missed an experience...

Julie wrote:Me too!

What's one more?



1 hubby, 3 kids, 4 cats, and a beagle?

YES! That beagle (girl, at that!) would round things out quite nicely at your house!

Estee wrote:I was able to watch the annual Thanksgiving Day Dog Show from Philadelphia...Best in Show was captured by a Wirehaired Terrier...There were some beautiful dogs there as usual...I do enjoy watching the Toy Group as they prance on tippy toe around the ring...Each dog has it's own personality and is proudly presented by experienced handlers...If you have never watched a Dog Show you really have missed an experience...

OH NO! I missed it! Oh well. I've watched it for years and a mini schnauzer never wins...

Sherry wrote:

Julie wrote:Me too!

What's one more?



1 hubby, 3 kids, 4 cats, and a beagle?

YES! That beagle (girl, at that!) would round things out quite nicely at your house!

Just a little.

Sherry! thanks for the link to the ASPCA it was very interesting and gives a lot of information.
Ann...I am praying for Buster that he recovers back to normal soon, it is very hard to watch your beloved animal suffer I have a Papallion dog and she is so lovable and has helped me through a depression I had for a year she never left my side and it really helped me recover. I would not be without her.

YW, Trueblue!~

I love your testimony.