Drs. Foster and Smith have now announced recalls of their pet food:

• DOCTORS FOSTER & SMITH CHICKEN & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT LITE DOG FOOD, NET WT. 5 LBS., 12.5 LBS, and 25 LBS; Code dates: Best Used By Jan 24, 09; Best Used By Feb 8, 09; Best Used By Feb 26, 09; Best Used By April 10, 09; Best Used By April 17, 09;
• DOCTORS FOSTER & SMITH CHICKEN & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT LITE CAT FOOD, NET WT. 3 LBS. and 7 LBS.; Code date: Best Used By March 13, 09;
• LICK YOUR CHOPS LAMB MEAL, RICE & EGG CAT FOOD, 4 LBS. packages, Code date: Best Used By April 29, 08;
• Bulk CHICKEN & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT LITE DOG FOOD sold to one consignee (SmartPak) in a 2000 lbs. tote, Ship date: Feb 9, 2007.

SmartPak has also issued a recall on some of its LiveSmart Weight Management Chicken and Brown Rice Dog Food.

We’ll continue to post information as notices are received.

Coastal Pet Rescue’s Lisa Scarbrough has been selected by the eWomenNetwork Foundation Advisory Council as an International Femtor Award Emerging Leader of the Year finalist. This award recognizes our leaders of tomorrow and the promise of a vibrant and heart-centered future and finalists in this category are the best and the brightest in the 20-29 year age range who have demonstrated significant accomplishments in the areas of education, business and service to their communities. All International Femtor Awards are announced during a live ceremony held on the evening of June 7, 2007, the opening night of the eWomenNetwork International Conference and Business Expo in Dallas, Texas.

We reported earlier about a Natural Balance recall, but that has now been expanded to include the following:

• Venison and Brown Rice Treats for Dogs
• Venison and Brown Rice Canned Formula for Dogs
• Venison and Brown Rice Dry Food for Dogs
• Venison and Green Pea Dry Food for Cats

The culprit is melamine found in the rice protein concentrate (described by the company as rice gluten).

In addition to Natural Balance, other pet food companies are issuing recalls due to contaminated rice gluten:

Blue Buffalo Company Spa Select Kitten Dry Food

T.W. Enterprises A.B. Dog Chews Due to Salmonella Contamination

Product Name/ A.B. Dog Chew - Size / UPC):

• A.B. Small Chew, 3 - 4 inch / 833234001105
• A. B. Puppy Chew, 4 - 6 inch / 83323401112
• A.B. Dog Chew Medium, 6 inch / 833234001051
• A.B. Dog Chew Large, 10 inch / 833234001068
• A. B. Dog Chew XL, 13 inch / 833234001075
• A. B. Dog Chew Mega, 16 inch / 833234001082
• A. B. Dog Chew Jumbo, 26 inch / 833234001099

Royal Canin USA Recall:
ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET(TM) (available only in veterinary clinics)

Dry Dog Food

• Canine Early Cardiac EC 22(TM)
• Canine Skin Support SS21(TM)

Dry Cat Food

• – Feline Hypoallergenic HP23(TM)

ROYAL CANIN SENSIBLE CHOICE(R) (available in pet specialty stores
nationwide)
Dry Dog Food

• Chicken Meal & Rice Formula Senior
• Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Puppy
• Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Adult
• Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Senior
• Rice & Catfish Meal Formula Adult

This week is National Volunteer Recognition Week, and CPR recognized 22 outstanding volunteers for their dedication to Coastal Pet Rescue throughout 2006. Volunteers recognized include: Suzanne Anderson-Kern, Jean Baker, Jackie Blazier, Kelly Cillo, Pat Ehsanipoor, Ray Emerson, Kathy Emerson, Heather Erwin, Todd Erwin, Brenda Gibbons, April Hanson, Diana Knight, Tim Knight, Sherry Montgomery, David Moreland, Maari Olsen, Sarah Osborn, Bud Rosser, Pat Uhl, Chris Uhl, Lori Wechsler, and Denise Winner-McKenzie. We congratulate the volunteers on their award and look forward to adding more names to this list next year.

Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance has announced a food recall of its Venison & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food, and Venison & Green Pea Dry Cat Foods. Their website states that they “do not know what is wrong with the food at this time,” but have reports of animals vomiting and experiencing kidney problems.