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Comment by Thomas Justin Ames on August 21, 2009 at 11:23am

I have a cat named Ben. He's a silver tabbie and won't leave me alone. He follows me everywhere, and tried to sleep on whatever furniture I'm trying to use. He's n my lap right now, actually.

Comment by VanBurenMom on June 23, 2009 at 9:36pm

glad to join you here

Comment by Julie on March 11, 2009 at 12:23pm

Robert, thank you so much for this information. I will pass it along to all that I know.

Comment by Robert on March 11, 2009 at 12:17pm

Even if you don't have a pet, please pass this to those who do.


Yesterday one of our dog agility friends experienced a tragedy and wanted me to pass a special message along to all of my dog loving friends and family.

Over the weekend the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog Calypso decided that the mulch smelled good enough to eat and dev oured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way.

The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk. Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.

Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company's website, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs and cats. Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that 'It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it.'

This Snopes site gives the following information: http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoamulch.asp

Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores, contains a lethal
ingredient called 'Theobromine'. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks. Just a word of caution, check what you are using in your gardens and be aware of what your gardeners are using in your gardens.

Theobromine is in all chocolate, especially dark or baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao beanshells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.

PLEASE GIVE THIS THE WIDEST DISTRIBUTION!!! You would think no one would want to use this stuff for fear of killing a neighbors pet.

Comment by Robert on February 19, 2009 at 2:49pm

I have 1 tabby cat named Zues (after the Greek God

Comment by Patti on January 28, 2009 at 2:09pm

i live with a cat and a 5 yr old german shephar/husky who until 2 wks ago had no idea he was a dog. two teenage girls (but they don't fit in this animal group).Tiki,the dog,has been reclassified as a "humine"as opposed to canine. this came about at his insistance that i dunk his donut in coffee!!

Comment by Linda on January 28, 2009 at 12:18am

I'm owned by two cats, Squeeky and McGyver, who lives up to his name. With all the situations he's gotten in and out of, he must be on his ninth or tenth life by now.

Comment by Marion on January 27, 2009 at 9:41pm

I share my home with two cats, one fish, a boy, and the occasional spider in the shower (eek!)

Comment by Jennifer on August 20, 2008 at 10:01am

Hi! I have a little crazy Kitty named Taz. She's the black cat I just uploaded.

Comment by ~Raven~ on May 13, 2008 at 11:32pm

Welcome, Jeanne! You're not the only dog lover here...

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