Truth is Treason in the Empire of Lies

"Truth is treason in the empire of lies" Ron Paul

 

A friend of mine contacted Main Line Animal Rescue to enquire about their campaign in support of the newly-proposed USDA-APHIS regulations. She composed a very thoughtful letter with various well-articulated arguments about the perils of over-regulation:

 

In a message dated 7/20/2012 10:28:14 A.M. katiedid writes:

 

Why – if you are going after large-scale commercial breeders, are the numbers SO low in the proposed bill?  As there is no legal entity of a 'puppy mill", how do you feel justified in using the term for anyone who has more than 4 dogs???  Explain to me just WHERE the next generation of dogs will come from if all breeding is stopped?  Also explain, due to the economy, just how you think hobby breeders (who, by the way, do NOT make a profit) are going to be able to afford their breeding programs?  Also please explain, IF there are too many animals in our local shelters – then why are they importing from Mexico and other countries?  AND – why are they counting feral cats as part of the problem – when they have an important niche in the environmental hierarchy?  The feral cats help keep the rat population under control.  Remember them?  That animal was one of the main reasons many people died in the Middle (aka Dark) Ages – they spread the dreaded Bubonic Plague.

 

I met a smart young man about 5 years ago who asked me – IF all the dogs and cats are "fixed" so they can't have any puppies or kittens, then just WHERE am I going to get my puppy when I'm old enough????  I didn't have an answer for him.  You are against animal abuse – so are all hobby breeders.  Yet – you and your "friends" are on the HSUS  bandwagon to eliminate ALL breeding.  Do you not understand that if there are NO intact dogs – then the outcome will be NO puppies?  Do you not comprehend that PETA and HSUS are now essentially the same organization with the same agenda – NO domestic animals and everyone WILL be vegan?

 Regards –

Katie

 

In response, she received:

 

From: MainLineRescue@aol.com [mailto:MainLineRescue@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 7:39 AM
To: katie
Subject: Re: APHIS/USDA/AWA

 

Your email contains many inaccuracies and nonsensical allegations.  Please remove me from your email list.

 

Not signed, with no response to the many well-considered points she politely presented. Not one to back down from Animal Rights nuts with no facts on their side:

 

In a message dated 7/20/2012 11:31:02 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, katie writes:

 

Really??  What inaccuracies and nonsensical allegations?  All makes total sense to me – but then, I have studied the problem and researched what is happening – rather than blindly swallowing the drivel from the ARses.  This so proves what I thought.  You're unwilling to think, you totally believe you are experts, and you're unwilling to recognize that maybe YOU are the cause of some or many of our problems.  Thank you so much for enlightening me.  Don't worry – you are NOT on my email list and I won't be contacting you again.  However – I will be letting my friends and anyone else know that you are really a fraud and NOT interested in helping the animals.  I do hope you get your jollies and assuage your own egos.

 Shame on you

Katie

 

 

From: MainLineRescue@aol.com [mailto:MainLineRescue@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 8:52 AM
To: Katie

 Re: APHIS/USDA/AWA

 

What I'm not interested in doing is wasting my time with your nonsense.  If you say or write anything untrue about our organization, be warned, we will contact our attorneys.  Please do not respond or contact me again.  If you do it will be considered harassment. 

 

Mind you, this is the group that owns the domain name "AdoptDontShop.com"; they aren't exactly open-minded on the issue of the right to keep intact animals and breed them. When confronted with facts and shown the error of their ways, there is not even a perfunctory defense of their malicious and counterproductive actions.  Just straight for the jugular….threatening a lawsuit for….telling the TRUTH about them? What a crock of shit.

 

So, being a great friend, and more than willing to fan the flames of a righteously indignant fire, I volunteered to post the interchange here for all to see.

 

 This group should really be called "Main Line Animal Rights Fanatics"; or perhaps even "Junkies for Tabloid Journalism". They drum up support for their cause through the use of Main Line Melodrama. Remember the Oprah Winfrey show on so-called "puppy mills"? That was produced by Main Line AR Fanatics in conjunction with….you guessed it…none other than Wayne Pacelle himself, the high priest of the cult of the Humane Society of the US. Ritual animal abuse and animal sacrifice are the instruments typically played in their melodramatic performances. MainLiners exposed abusive breeders, but did nothing to turn them in to the local authorities which would have forced them to either clean up their act or shut down. No, it plays a lot better when they have plenty of abused dogs to "rescue". No donations without them!

 

MainLiners were also involved with the Murder Hollow Bassets raid, where the Animal Control and Rescue Nazis stole her dogs.  All cruelty charges against Wendy Willard were eventually dismissed, but in the meantime one of her dogs DIED under the "care" of the SPCA from botch neuter surgery. And, as is typical in all of these animal seizure cases, the dogs were never returned to the owner who was absolved of wrongdoing. She was acquitted but still lost her precious dogs. No true justice was served in this case...particularly not for the dogs who never returned home and who died.

 

So, see, not necessary to say anything untrue about MLAR, their actions speak for themselves. So SUE ME, Mainliners. I dare ya.

 

http://www.courthousenews.com/2011/07/21/38327.htm

 

DIY Recipes for Safe, Natural, Herbal, Homeopathic Shampoos and Rinses for Dogs

Despite the fact that a manufacturer may label and advertise a shampoo for dogs as safe, all-natural or organic does not mean that the product is actually safe, organic or natural. While a product may contain one or more safe ingredients it may also include multiple toxic/carcinogenic ingredients.

Unless you are 100% sure of the quality of the product you are better off making your own dog shampoo - it is simple and easy to make. Here are some recipes…but first please note, as with any shampoo make sure to keep the soap out of your dog’s eyes!

Shampoo Recipes

Simple Shampoo

3 oz    Castile soap (available at many health and bulk food stores);
2 oz    Apple Cider Vinegar (organic is best)
1 oz    Vegetable Glycerin

2 oz    Distilled water 

Citrus Scented Shampoo
3 oz    Castile soap (available at many health and bulk food stores);
2 oz    Apple Cider Vinegar (organic is best)
1 oz    Vegetable Glycerin

2 oz    Distilled water
5 drops Orange essential oil

3 drops Lemon essential oil

 

Cinnamon and Rosemary Scented Shampoo
3 oz    Castile soap (available at many health and bulk food stores);
2 oz    Apple Cider Vinegar (organic is best)
1 oz    Vegetable Glycerin

2 oz    Distilled water
6 drops Cinnamon essential oil

5 drops Rosemary essential oil

Flower Scented Shampoo
3 oz    Castile soap (available at many health and bulk food stores);
2 oz    Apple Cider Vinegar (organic is best)
1 oz    Vegetable Glycerin

2 oz    Distilled water
5 drops Rose essential oil
4 drops  Lavender essential oil
3 drops Ylang Ylang  essential oil

If you would like to follow your dog’s shampoo with a soothing rinse treatment, you can select from one of these herbal rinses…

Rinse Recipes

Herbal Rinse #1 - Anti-Itch Herbal Rinse, very good for dogs with Chronic Skin Allergies

You will need the following:
2 tea bags of Rooibos Tea (also known as Red Bush Tea);
Fresh squeezed juice of one lemon.

• Place the tea bags and lemon juice in hot water and allow to steep for 15 minutes;
• Remove the tea bags and allow the resulting ‘tea’ to cool;
• Then use the tea as a conditioning, soothing rinse…you do not have to rinse the ‘tea’ off of your dog after application. Don’t use rooibos tea rinse on white fur dogs unless you add the optional ingredient - lemon juice. Rooibos tea is red, but when fresh lemon juice is added the intense red is softened to light yellow, and will not affect white fur.

Rooibos is naturally anti-viral, anti-allergenic and a mild anti-anxiety mediator. Rooibos tea is also high in vitamin C, rich in antioxidants (37 to be exact), several minerals and alpha-hydroxy-acid. If you would like to know more about the health benefits and uses of Rooibos tea for your dog you can read this article. Lemon has many health benefits for dogs - read more here.

Herbal Rinse #2 - Soothing Chamomile and Green Tea

 
You will need the following:
2 Chamomile tea bags
1 green tea bag

• Place the tea bags in hot water and allow to steep for 15 minutes;
• Remove the tea bags and allow the resulting ‘tea’ to cool;
• Then use the tea as a conditioning, soothing rinse…you do not have to rinse the ‘tea’ off of your dog after application.

Herbal Rinse #3 - Refreshing Lemon Balm

 
You will need the following:
2 Lemon balm tea bags
1 green tea bag

• Place the tea bags in hot water and allow to steep for 15 minutes;
• Remove the tea bags and allow the resulting ‘tea’ to cool;
• Then use the tea as a conditioning, soothing rinse…you do not have to rinse the ‘tea’ off of your dog after application…don’t use lemon balm tea rinse on white fur dogs as it may give their coat a slight yellow tinge.

Herbal Rinse #4 - Refreshing Peppermint, Fennel and Rose

 
You will need the following:
1 peppermint tea bag
1 fennel tea bag
1 rose tea bag

• Place the tea bags in hot water and allow to steep for 15 minutes;
• Remove the tea bags and allow the resulting ‘tea’ to cool;
• Then use the tea as a conditioning, soothing rinse…you do not have to rinse the ‘tea’ off of your dog after application…don’t use lemon balm tea rinse on white fur dogs as it may give their coat a slight yellow tinge.

Herbal Rinse #5 - Soothing ‘Mix-it-Up’ Herbal Rinse 

 
You will need 1 oz of each of the following dry herbs:
Calendula
Chamomile
Lavender
Oats
Rose Petals
Slippery Elm
Witch Hazel

• Grind the herbs in a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder;
• Place the ground herbs in a large loose tea bag/ball, or muslin; 
• Place in hot water and allow to steep for 15 minutes;
• Remove the tea bag/ball and allow the resulting ‘tea’ to cool;
• Then use the tea as a conditioning, soothing rinse…you do not have to rinse the ‘tea’ off of your dog after application.

For additional soothing rinses you can take a look at the DIY recipes in this article.

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Dog and Pet Shampoo - Unsafe, Harmful Ingredients to be Avoided

Dogs are exposed to so many toxins and carcinogens these days. Every additional unsafe ingredient we expose our dogs to creates a heavier toxic load on our dog’s system. 

Talking about unsafe ingredients in pet shampoo may seem trivial if you only bath your dog once in a blue-moon…but it is best to remember that you should look at toxic loading in broad perspective. 

Here is an example of how your dog’s toxic load can build-up without you ever realizing it…

If your dog is: 

• Eating commercially manufactured
• Dog kibble and treats,
• Dental chews;
• If your dog is drinking fluorinated water;
• If your are brushing your dog’s teeth with commercially manufactured dog toothpaste or oral rinse;
• If you have your dog on chemical based flea, tick, heartworm, etc. topical or orally ingested products;
• If you are using commercially manufactured chemical-based household cleaners;
• If you are using any herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers on your lawn and garden - or you are living near a neighbour, parkland or farmer who uses these products;
• If you are walking your dog on salt treated roads or sidewalks in the winter…

Your dog can be carrying a substantial toxic load. Now add a shampoo with toxic ingredients into the mix…even if that shampoo is only used a few times a year the bad ingredients are absorbed through your dog’s skin - resulting in further toxic load.

Don’t be fooled by labels that say ‘all natural’, ‘safe’ etc. As dog shampoo is not considered a drug, there are no regulations to govern the term ‘all natural’, ‘safe’. Many manufacturers’ take advantage of this gap in regulations, therefore the one and only way to protect your dog is to know what to avoid.

Take a look at this list below - if the dog shampoo you are using contains any of these, throw it out! If you are looking to purchase a product take this list with you, or compare it to the product you are buying if purchasing on-line.

You can also make your own dog shampoo - to do so is simple and you will be 100% sure you are using a safe, truly natural product.

Ingredients to Avoid in Commercially Manufactured Dog, Pet Shampoo

• 1,4-diaminobenzene
• Artificial colors (i.e.  blue 1,2,4, disperse blue 1; green 1,2,3; red 4,9,17,19,22,33,40;  yellow 5,6,8; disperse yellow 3 - will be shown as D =&C or FD&C…i.e. FD&C Red No.6);
• Benzalkonium Chloride and Benzethonium Chloride - synthetic germicides, long term use may affect immune system, cause asthma;
• BHA;
• BHT;
• Coal Tar Dyes;
• Diethanolamine (DEA);
• DEA-Cocamide & Lauramide & Oleamidecondensates;
• DEA-cocamide/lauramide condensates;
• DEA-MEA/Acetame;
• DEA-Sodium lauryl sulfate;
• Dioxins;
• Fragrances (Parfum) - unless from a truly all natural source;
• Methylisothiazolinone (MIT);
• Methicone;
• Triethanolamine (TEA);
• Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS);
• Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES);
• Paraphenylenediamine;
• PEG-compounds (1,4-dioxane, propylene glycol and other ingredients with the letters "eth" , i.e.polyethylene glycol);
• P-phenylenediamine;
• Propylene Glycol (used in anti-freeze!);
• Phthalates;
• Petrolatum or Mineral Oil (can be contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons);
• Sodium Hydroxide;
• Triclosan.

Although this list is lengthy, it represents only a portion of the harmful ingredients - toxins and carcinogens that can be present in off-the-shelf shampoo products for dogs. 

 

If you would like to make your own simple, safe, all natural organic, herbal shampoo for dogs you can try some of the recipes in this article.

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Homemade DIY Natural, Healthy Dog Treats - Recipes and Health Benefits

Commercially manufactured, highly processed dog kibble, cookies and treats can be full of poor nutrition, toxins and carcinogens. The manufacturer may promote their product as wholesome and (all) natural but the terms ‘wholesome’, ‘all-natural’ are not regulated - manufacturers can use the terms as liberally as they like. Many of these treats also contain sugar and other ingredients that are contradictory to a good diet.

As a healthy treat and addition to my dogs’ home made food, I wanted grain-free, healthy nutrient rich alternatives to replace the commercially manufactured dog cookies that I formerly added to my dogs’ daily meals...

Recipe #1 - Nutrient Rich 'Pebble' Treat

 

Ingredients 

• 3 cups dry chick peas soaked overnight and then cooked until soft;
• 3 to 4 tbs of coconut oil, olive oil or sesame oil;
• 3 to 4 tbs of organic apple cider vinegar;
• 2 cups grated/shredded cheese - cheddar, mozzarella, provolone or Swiss;
• 1 fresh lemon (rind, pulp, juice, seeds removed), finely minced - lemons have many beneficial properties;
• 1/8 cup anise seed (whole or ground);
• 1/8 cup caraway seed (whole or ground);
• 1/8 cup fennel seed (whole or ground); 

Optional Ingredients

• 4 garliccloves, finally minced (yes, it is safe for dogs when fed in reasonable amounts daily and offers many health benefits);
• 1/8 cup dry or fresh dill (chopped);
• 1/8 cup ground flax seed.

Preparation

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl and then place in a plastic container – store in the fridge for up to a week. 

Optional preparation -  I like to put the fresh cooked chick peas in the blender or food processor to partially mash them. This helps to further breakdown the cell structure of the chick peas to allow fro maximum absorption of nutrients by your dog's digestive system. If your dog does not 'wolf their food down' :>) you can stick to using the whole chick peas.

I skip the optional ingredients as my dogs' get enough of these beneficial foods when they eat their daily bowl of fresh food.

You can cut the recipe in half, thirds, or quarters depending on how many dogs you have and how often you want to feed them the treat. My dogs get this treat with two of their daily meals. Bonus, it is just as good for humans as it is for dogs so I get to eat it too! If you can get most or all of the ingredients in organic form - it is even better.

Recipe #2 - Scrambled Eggs, Cheese and Coconut Oil

 

Ingredients 

• 6 Omega-3 enriched eggs;
• 1 tsp to 1 tbs coconut oil (depends on the size of the fry pan you are using);
• 1/2 cup grated/shredded cheese - cheddar, mozzarella, provolone or Swiss;

Preparation

• Add the coconut oil to a fry pan and set on low heat;
• Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them;
• Add the grated cheese to the whisked eggs;
• Pour the egg and cheese mixture into the heated fry pan and cook on low heat;
• Scramble them as they start to cook;
• When the eggs are fluffy and still a little moist they are ready to serve;
• Allow the scrambled eggs to cool down to warm, before placing the treat in your dog's food bowl. 

You can cut the recipe in half, thirds, or quarters depending on how many dogs you have. Dogs can really benefit from having cooked eggs 2 to 3 times a week. Feeding your dog raw eggs can lead to fur and skin problems.

Health Benefits

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

Has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties, helps support your dog’s immune system, it is a natural insect repellent fleas and ticks do not like acidic environments…they don’t like the smell of ACV. I give my dogs’ ACV on a daily basis - it makes there skin and blood much less tasty to fleas, ticks and Mosquitoes. ACV is also excellent for a dog’s coat - when used topicallyand when ingested. ACV can also be used to treat ear infections.

Anise Seed

Anise seed has anti-oxidant, disease preventing and many health promoting properties. Anise is rich in B Complex Vitamins, Vitamin A and C (anti-oxidants) and important minerals such as copper, iron, magnesium, manganese zinc and potassium. 

 

Caraway Seeds

Caraway seeds are rich in antioxidants, nutrients, vitamins (i.e. A, B-complex, C, E, thiamine, pyridoxine, riboflavin, niacin) and minerals (i.e. calcium, copper, iron, potassium, magnesium, manganese, zinc). Caraway seeds are also high in good fibre.

Cheese - Cheddar, Mozzarella, Provolone or Swiss

Cheddar, Mozzarella, Provolone and Swiss cheese are a good source of protein; rich in calcium; a good source of vitamin A; an aid to controlling hypertension; a source of Linoleic acid and Sphingolipids (help prevent cancer) . A dog’s teeth and jaws are comprised primarily of calcium. When there is not enough calcium in a dog’s diet the risk of developing periodontitisincreases. Calcium is best when combined with phosphorus and Vitamin D. 

Chick Peas (also called Egyptian Peas, Bengal Grams, Garbanzo Beans)

Rich in vitamins such as vitamin C and folic acid and minerals such as potassium and manganese - you can see a comprehensive list here;

• Rich in lean protein;
• Provides excellent digestive tract support;
• Rich in antioxidants;
• Cardiovascular health;
• Regulation of blood sugar
• High in good fibre (fiber binds to toxins in food and helps protect the colon mucus membrane from cancers, helps lower bad LDL)
• To read a comprehensive explanation of health benefits click here

Coconut Oil

In addition to being an excellent source of Omega 6 fatty acids, coconut oil offers an amazing array of health benefits for example coconut oil is a digestive aid, promotes healthy bones, supports the immune system, metabolism, skin and fur. f you would like to know more about the many benefits of coconut oil you can click here.

Olive Oil or Sesame Oil

Making sure your dog gets enough Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids in their diet is essential to good health. Olive Oil and Sesame Oil are both good sources of Omega 6 fatty acids. Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids must be consumed on a daily basis and in the correct ratio. You can read this articleto learn more about Omega 3 and 6 Health benefits, best sources and dosage. You can add ground flax seeds if you want to include Omega 3 fatty acids in this recipe as well as Omega 6.

 

Dill Weed

Dill contains monoterpene which helps anti-oxidants attach to oxidized molecules - thus supporting the fight against free-radicals. Dill is also a digestive aid and helps to regulate insulin levels and may help in controlling bad LDL.

Eggs
Eggs contain Lutein and zeaxanthin - two caratenoids that support eye health - particularly important for aiding in the prevention of macular degeneration and cataracts. Eggs are high in protein and iron and naturally occurring vitamin D. Eggs are rich in vitamins and minerals (i.e. sulpher) that support the growth and maintenance of healthy fur and nails. With the growth of mass production of eggs Omega 6 levels have risen dramatically resulting in a disruption of the natural ratio of Omega 6 to 3 in eggs. For that reason it is best to purchase Omega-3 enriched eggs.

Garlic

Garlic has many health benefits - you can read about them here. Unlike onions, garlic is good for a dog’s health.

Fresh Lemon Juice

Lemon is naturally anti-bacterial, anti-viral, immune system boosting, a digestive aid and liver cleanser. Lemons contain bioflavonoids, calcium, citric acid, limonene, magnesium and vitamin C. Lemon is also excellent for treating periodontal issues, for avoiding and treating ear infections and when used as a household cleaner thus reducing your dog’s exposure to harsh chemicals.

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