Sparta the Mean Kitty
The videos above are from YouTube, and feature Sparta. Click on them to watch these clever videos his owner has posted on YouTube. He is an Egyptian Mau, though he looks like a Bengal. (Bengals are a cross between an Asian Leopard cat and a domestic shorthair). In one video, you'll notice how Sparta fetches. (it's because they are VERY smart). I Hope you enjoy these short clips.
(PS. Sometimes weird videos will appear. Refresh the browser until the kitties show up).
by Maira Ansari
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - LMPD police officers are calling the death of an 11-year-old in Valley Station "odd and tragic." Police say Dallas Barnes died after his 16-year-old uncle shot him as the two were playing with BB guns over the weekend.
It happened in the 9900 block of Donerail Way just before 7:30 p.m. Sunday. LMPD Lt. Barry Wilkerson says the boys were playing with a Daisy Pump BB rifle - the kind of gun that can be dangerous in the hands of unsupervised children or reckless adults.
LMPD Detective Barry Wilkerson called the situation "extremely odd" and says it's unusual for someone to be killed by a single BB. Read More: Source/WAVE3.com BB Gun
This is so sad...When will people realize the danger of ALL guns, and teach accordingly?
Sarah Palin, the former governor of Alaska, ventured to the Florida district of Rep. Alan Grayson on Friday, and urged voters to oust the Democratic lawmaker.
"Do it for the rest of America," she said in a speech to the Orange County Republican Party's annual Lincoln Day fundraiser. She claimed to have such strong feelings about Grayson that she declined to get into specifics to avoid offending her children. Read More: Source/Huffington Post Palin
My Favorite Dingbat..I hate this woman, and cannot fathom the fascination with which she is held by some many supposedly intelligent people.
SANILAC COUNTY, Mich. -- Michigan's only known wolverine was found dead Saturday in Sanilac County, near where it was first spotted in 2004.
A pair of hikers found the female wolverine in a ditch near a beaver dam in the Minden City State Game. Area A Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment said it appeared to have died of natural causes, but a necropsy will be performed at a DNRE lab at Michigan University. Read More: Source/ClickonDetroit.com Wolverine
PITTSBURGH -- A former Pittsburgh firefighter’s dog guarded his body on the street after he was fatally shot Sunday night in the Marshall-Shadeland section of the city, police said.
Police said Mark Barry, 55, of the North Side, was gunned down around 10 p.m. as he was walking his dog along Mullins Street near Woodland Avenue. He had been shot in the chest.
When officers arrived, Barry's dog was guarding the body, police said.
The flag at Engine Co. 38 on the North Side, the fire house where Barry worked, was lowered to half-staff Monday in his honor. Read More: Source/WPXI.com Dog
You're in your car, heading somewhere or other, a long list of things to accomplish and already running late. Suddenly, you see him—a dog, there, by the side of the road. With a sinking feeling, you realize he's alone. Your car is coming alongside him now. You have only seconds in which to act. But what should you do?
This is a wrenching scenario for all who care about animals. Once you've seen the dog (or cat), it's too late to avert your eyes and drive on, even if you wanted to. After all, what if your own dog or cat were standing there? So, before you pull over, good Samaritan that you are, here are some guidelines for assisting animals safely and effectively. Read More: Source/KHQ Pets Strays
TOKYO — A strong magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit off the eastern coast of Japan on Sunday, rattling buildings across a broad swath of the country, including the crowded capital.
There were no reports of casualties, with only light damage to structures near the epicenter, according to local officials. The quake hit at 5:08 p.m. and was felt most strongly in central Fukushima prefecture about 130 miles (210 kilometers) northeast of Tokyo, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Read More: Source/Huffington Post Japan Earthquake
Actor Peter Graves Dead at 83
Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Actor Peter Graves, best known for his starring role on TV's "Mission: Impossible," died Sunday. He was 83.
While the cause of the actor's death was not immediately known, he apparently suffered a heart attack, his publicist said.
Graves had gone to brunch with his family Sunday morning. After they returned home and entered the house, one of his daughters began to wonder why he hadn't come back inside with them, said publicist Sandy Brokaw.
The family went outside and found Graves had collapsed. His daughter performed CPR but was unsuccessful in reviving the actor, Brokaw said.
Graves had been in good health and was celebrating 60 years of marriage and 60 years in the entertainment business. He was still pursuing work when he died, the publicist said. Read More: Source/CNN.com Peter Graves
by Susan McCullough, Studio One Networks
Just a few weeks ago, a 13-year-old indoor cat in Iowa was diagnosed with swine flu. "Two of the three members of the family that owns the pet had suffered from influenza-like illness before the cat became ill," explains Dr. Ann Garvey, a veterinarian with the Iowa Department of Public Health.
Although everyone recovered, many pet owners remain concerned about their own cats and families. As is the case with so many other illnesses, the facts are hard to separate from fiction. We've debunked some misconceptions, and we offer facts and pointers to help you deal with cat infections.
Feline Flu: Myths and Facts:
Cats can catch H1N1, aka swine flu. This is now fact, thanks to the confirmed Iowa case.
People can give cats swine flu. Experts believe that people can transmit the H1N1 virus to cats and ferrets.
People can give cats other types of flu. Experts believe this is likely but uncommon.
Read More: Source/KHQ Pets Cat Flu
by Jeff Bernthal FOX2now.com
Maplewood, MO (KTVI-FOX2Now.com) - The FDA is now investigating a product made by a Missouri company. A dozen pet owners have complained to the Better Business Bureau that The Real Ham Bone caused serious injuries and even death in some cases. The product is sold by Dynamic Pet Products, a division of Fricks Meats in Washington, Mo. One of the complaints came from Melodie Riggs. She bought two of the ham bones and gave one to each of her two dogs.
"Within one hour they both started violently throwing up and they threw up chunks like slivers of bone," said Riggs. She complained to the company and says they offered her coupons. "I was hoping the company would say were really sorry were going to check into our product." Read more: Source/FOX2now.com. Deadly Treats
