Wednesday Pet Roundup

Hi and welcome to Wednesday Pet Roundup! Here is Kelly ready for spring!













* This week, tons of updates on Patrick, the dog dumped down the trash chute, on my positive thoughts for Patrick post, and from Life with Dogs, Ohmidog, The Poodle (and Dog) Blog, Have dog blog will travel, No Dog About It, Cindy Lu's Muse, and many more.

* Also, happy ending for the dog found floating on a rooftop off the coast of Japan for 3 weeks. CNN World reports on "Ban" the dog reunited with his owners.







* Msn Today brings us Smokey the cat, who is vying for world record title as the cat with the loudest purr! Thanks to Off the Leash s.d. for first alerted me to this purring kitty.

* I just couldn't resist this headline: "Oklahoma woman fights to keep her paralyzed pet kangaroo." I'm not including the link because when I clicked on it, about a thousand pop-ups occurred. Article is from the Enquirer (of course!).

* Now for a video and a laugh. I wish I'd discovered this in time for April Fool's Day. Check out this hysterical ad for a dog high chair. Dog not included.

* Note: I have been unable to contact the winner of the DNA kit, Amber Jackson. If this is you, please contact me with your mailing address. Unfortunately, if I am unable to connect with you by Saturday 4/9/11, I will have to select a new winner.

The Patrick Miracle. Postive thoughts and prayers for dog dumped down trash chute.

Although this began a sad, sad story, I'm bringing you today a story of hope and compassion. A story with the promise of a future. And hopefully, the story of a miracle. Perfect for this season of the year.

I don't want to dwell upon the heinous circumstances that brought Patrick to this point in life. Many of you have heard or read that the emaciated pit bull was dumped down the trash chute and left to die. I'm not going to include the most awful photographs here because when I see them, I feel like I might not stop crying, I can't even believe I'm looking at something so cruel. Here's what I do want to say:

* Thank you to the maintenance worker who found this dog on St. Patrick's day and saw to it that he got help.

* Thank you to the Sweet Avenue Bake Shop for raising funds to help Patrick.

* Thank you to the Garden State Veterinary Specialists who are taking such good care of Patrick. Check out their website to keep updated on Patrick's recovery.












* Patrick is a strong dog and has a great will to live. (Look at this picture now!)













* Here is where you can send care packages and get well cards.

* Here is where you can make a donation toward Patrick's care.

* Keep updated on the Facebook page The Patrick Miracle.

* Feel the love. Visit Patrick's page.

* Don't forget the positive thoughts and prayers for Patrick.

* Read more on Have Dog Blog will Travel.