Skylynn Cavaliers

08/01/2024

05/01/2024

05/01/2024

🐾🐾 BREEDER SURRENDER 🐾🐾
As 2024 approached, we were presented with a dire circumstance where 12 pups needed rescue – 12! CRF gets tips and leads all the time and in reality, don’t come to fruition.🐶🐾

Tragically, the owner/ breeder passed away and the family couldn’t care for all of these pups, so CRF jumped into action. This rescue is epic – a mammoth and historical “pup-itarian” effort for our almost 25-year-old organization. We learned lessons from our April 2023 Puppy Mill rescue, but this is different, twice as big! We had minimal notice to organize logistics, confirm available fosters, arrange transport to and from across the state, pre-schedule vet appointments and due to the number of Cavies, we even had to order more crates and color-coded collars!

We have saved 10 females and two males, all beautiful Blenheims and Tri-colors, aged 1.5 years to 9-years-old from a gritty breeder operation. While we are grateful they called CRF, we hate to think of their well-being as they were rescued from harsh outdoor living—backyard of dirt, chicken wire fencing and patchy grass. Arriving flea infested, dirty, with no medical information, records and most likely, no specialty care, these breeder pups are not spayed or neutered. We were prepared for and expecting 13 pups, our beautiful Baker’s Dozen, but as things changed we ended up with 12, still our beautiful Baker’s Dozen. ❤

Despite the need to surrender, this situation is not without love. This was another heart wrenching case where the “relinquisher” is not only mourning her sister (breeder/ owner), but is now saying goodbye to 12 of her little family members. 💔It was heartbreaking to watch as she got on her knees, on the ground and kissed each one of the pups goodbye. Yes, we're crying, too.😭

With their cute, yet filthy faces pressed up against the bars of the crate or their hindquarters tucked far into the corners of their transport kennels, these pups were scared. Scared of the unknown and the hectic transition of what, unbeknownst to them, will luckily become their happily ever after.

Fortunately, these beauties were saved and rushed into our love and care. They will thrive in warm homes, sleep in soft beds, and be swaddled with medical care, snuggles and so much love.❤️

Typical costs for vetting a newly rescued pup are approximately $3000 each-we now have 12 new pups in our care, that’s $36,000. Yes, we are looking for rescue angels to support this mission of healing and recovery. Click here to donate to our rescue campaign: https://cavalierrescueoffloridainc.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjAxNjA4

We don’t have much information yet, please give us time to get to know their needs and watch our website, follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for pup-dates as we get them settled into rescue. Just by being with us, their lives got so much better. Let’s send them so much love! xo 💞❤️

04/01/2024

1/10/24 update: more brands https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=965255491625961&id=100044245578564

If you believe ANY BRAND of pet food is causing or has caused illness or death:
Stop the food immediately.
Report it to the FDA: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/report-problem/how-report-pet-food-complaint
Contact your veterinarian. Request a copy of your pet's medical records. Report your concerns to the pet food company and ask your vet to do the same.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S8SMQGD

*Update as of 1/4/24 - 213 dogs and cats (155 dogs, and 58 cats) sick eating Purina, 57 of which have died.

Since 12/5/23 in the 'Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time' group on Facebook there have been 48 dogs and 3 cats sick eating Purina, 10 of which have died. It seems to be from all different types of Purina, with Purina Pro Plan being the most common. If you or someone you know is feeding this food, I would stop immediately! Do NOT wait until your pet gets sick or Purina issues a recall.

Join the Facebook group 'Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time' for additional information and resources.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/DuncanStrong/?mibextid=CTbP7E

info from Savings Pets One Pet @ a Time:

"Stop the food immediately. Post in the group above what your pets current diet is and medical conditions and we will help you find a more nutritious and safer diet.

Save the pet food. Do NOT release it to Purina in any circumstances.

Contact your vet and request a copy of your pets medical records. Ask the vet to report your concerns to Purina.

Report it to the FDA (https://truthaboutpetfood.com/report-a-suspect-risk-pet.../)

Report it to Purina (https://www.purina.com/contact-us)

Do NOT agree to send them the food. If you feel compelled to do so, only send a small portion. Keep the rest of the food in the freezer.

Do NOT send the medical records to Purina.

Document your conversation with Purina.

Purina may eventually say they will pay your vet bills and reimburse you for your pet food. If you agree to this they will ask you to sign a form which will prohibit you from taking legal action. Eventually, if there is a class action lawsuit you will be unable to join if you do this or if you want to file your own lawsuit.

Consider getting your pet food tested:(https://truthaboutpetfood.com/help-to-check-your-pet-food/) This would be helpful if you want to pursue legal action.

Purina has already been notified by numerous pet owners and they have not done anything to alert unsuspecting pet parents. Initially, there were offering to reimburse the pet owners for their pet food. Currently, they are offering pet parents $10 in coupons (which is what Hills offered me for my dead dog) and having a third party contact the pet parents.

Eventually, we may see Purina pet food become “unavailable” on the store shelves. This is called a silent recall. The pet food manufacturer doesn’t want to admit there is a problem with the product, so they start pulling the products off the shelves quietly. (Hills did this for 60 days before the recall)."

04/01/2024

Love my Chips❤️

01/01/2024

01/01/2024

27/12/2023

From recalls to regulatory, 2023 pet food news in review.

12/12/2023

Antonia Rotelle believes in the adage, "Jack of all trades, master of none." She and her dogs have been honing their agility skills since 2009. "My dogs...

10/12/2023

02/12/2023

Just messing around with backgrounds.
Mina is such a ham.❤️

18/11/2023

Due to Potential Salmonella Health Risk

15/11/2023

Please join us for this informative webinar.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KWSNiMJYQ32IlsZks3-VnQ
*Please note the time. We wanted to make sure to include our international friends as well.

15/11/2023

“That’s my toy!!”
Mina is such a character 😂❤️

13/11/2023

The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against one Private Equity Firm. Who's next?

11/11/2023

Speak now, before pet food is required to be irradiated.

09/11/2023

Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk.

01/11/2023

25/10/2023

Adopted! 🐾

Thor in Dallas, TX

Thor is the sweetest 9-month-old little tricolor boy, who is looking for his forever home.

Thor is a lover and wants to be with his people, whether sitting on the couch cuddling or playing on the floor with toys. He enjoys walks and does well on the leash. He is great in the car and doesn’t make a sound. He is a well-mannered gentleman when out in public. He does jump at loud noises and is curious with new things.

Thor is great with kids and would love one of his own. He is ready to have a loving family that will have fun with him. He sleeps great in a crate at night but would also be happy if you let him sleep in bed with you. He loves the back yard and needs a secure fenced yard to explore. Thor is looking for someone who is ready to show him lots of love and affection.

Thor is 15 lbs., up to date on vaccinations and is microchipped. He was checked out with the vet and given a clean bill of health.

Color: Tricolor
Age: Under 1 Year
Weight: 15 lbs
S*x: Male
House Training: Yes
Health: Excellent
Temperament: Sweet, affectionate, gets along well with other dogs
Recommendations: Fenced yard
Location: Dallas, TX
Region: Southern
Special Needs: No

22/10/2023

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22/10/2023

18/10/2023

💥 NEW RAW V DRY STUDY NEEDS YOUR HELP! 💥
I mentioned a few weeks ago we were planning a retrospective analysis of dry and raw-fed dogs in a single veterinary hospital - in essence, by comparing their vet records from the previous year, we will see who uses the vet more and for what. We will then get this study published in a top journal and use it to further the raw movement globally, to the great benefit of millions of cats and dogs.

The picture painted by many is that research is incredibly, prohibitively expensive for the public to do but in reality, most of the really valuable studies, such as this one, are far from it. The data is already there. Already collected by vets. We just have to look. Our small team can get this done for $48,500

We need your help to do this.

The fact is, all of us - from the owner of a pet enjoying real food each day and now saving you a fortune at the vets to the pet shop that can't keep raw in stock or the pet food manufacturer with a nice, positive bank sheet - all have profited in their own way from such works before.

Please donate (and learn more about the study) here...

https://experiment.com/projects/who-has-more-health-problems-raw-or-dry-fed-dogs

Unfortunately, the entire system is rigged to ensure that little studies like these do not happen. Bar Helsinki University, no veterinary departments are interested in investigating, let alone publishing issues with products made by the sponsors of their department. It simply doesn't happen, clearly.

All we have is a small handful of studies in this regard, most of them produced by Dog Risk in Helsinki, and then people like me and RPM, Habib and Becker and all the AWESOME raw-feeding groups working tirelessly to help people new to the game, then take these studies and blast the results to the world. Because when vets and the public alike are shown the truth they are clearly smart enough to grasp it, as exploding sales in raw (and declining sales in dry) clearly show.

We can't wait for our captured institutions to protect us from the multinationals. We must take back control of science. This means doing it ourselves because the secret truth is science is very simple. It doesn't need the lofty brick-and-mortar university set-up. Far from it. There are numerous scientists out there who work outside of them - scientists like Vicky Adams, a highly published veterinary epidemiologist, who is governing this project. It means you can get stuff done quicker and significantly cheaper (50% of every research dollar to a university goes to admin, and much of the rest can be used to prop up the studies of their major benefactors), but it means instead of relying on industry cash, you need to appeal to the public for the truly worthy projects.

We will get this study done in 5 months, start to finish, but we have been given 30 days to raise the $48,500 in order to do it.

It's called citizen science folks - science for the people, by the people. Let’s take action. Let's take back a little control.

Let's get this done. Please donate and enjoy the warm feeling that you will get having given more dogs a chance at a healthier life (and that you stuck it to the man!).

IF YOU CAN'T DONATE...
Times are tough for many so promise me this, if you can't donate as little as a dollar, please share this post with your dog food manufacturer or pet shop and ask them to donate and share. Their business is thriving because of works like these. When this study comes out and we start screaming about it, their sales will improve. In essence, we are doing their marketing for them. I feel at least the manufacturers should be getting on board with this. They have more capital and will benefit the most financially from it. If and when they donate they can broadcast it from their social media platforms, showing us they truly care about the cause we care so passionately about. So please, whoever you buy your whole (raw/cooked) dog food from, email them this study and / or tag them in this post.



Rodney Habib
Dr. Karen Becker
Planet Paws
Dr. Judy Morgan's Naturally Healthy Pets
The Natural Pet Doctor
Dr. Peter Dobias
W. Jean Dodds' Hemopet, Petlifeline, Hemolife & Nutriscan
Paleo Ridge Raw Dog Food
REAL DOG BOX
The Natural Canine Kitchen
Raw & Holistic Cat & Dog Support Group
Raw Feeding For Dogs Made Simple (U.K)
Wylie Wellness Centre Brentwood
Keep the Tail Wagging - rawfeederlife
The Natural Canine Kitchen
Happy Dogs Aigle
Ingenious Probiotics
Natures Menu
Bella & Duke
Raw Fed Dalmatians
UK RAW PET FOOD RETAILER SUPPORT GROUP
Honey's Real Dog Food
NO BULL Just Natural Health for Dogs

11/10/2023

Beef, chicken, elk, pork and turkey treat varieties.

04/10/2023

A lawsuit against Hill’s Prescription Diet approved for a class action.