Comments on: Dogs And Cats At Chicago Shelter Treated To Donated Take-out Food http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617 Essential news for cats, dogs and pet owners. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:33:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Leftovers for shelter dogs? http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-269209 Leftovers for shelter dogs? Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:13:59 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-269209 [...] http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617 [...] […] http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and.....-food-3617 […]

]]> By: Realist http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71773 Realist Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:45:05 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71773 A "balanced diet of a good grade kibble" is far inferior to raw/cooked human-grade meat. There is nothing natural about kibble; it is as far removed from the animal world as halloween costumes. With that being said I am also concerned about what exactly is being brought to the shelter. Pizza (sauce, olives, gravy) contains a lot of salt which can further dehydrate a kibble-fed animal. A “balanced diet of a good grade kibble” is far inferior to raw/cooked human-grade meat. There is nothing natural about kibble; it is as far removed from the animal world as halloween costumes.

With that being said I am also concerned about what exactly is being brought to the shelter. Pizza (sauce, olives, gravy) contains a lot of salt which can further dehydrate a kibble-fed animal.

]]> By: Madeleine http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71737 Madeleine Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:51:52 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71737 This is a wonderful idea, however, it is a sure bet that these scraps of human food contain ingredients that surely can cause health hazards to dogs and cats. I would be very surprised if many of these scraps have the ingredient of onion which is hazardous to both dogs and cats and can cause deadly risks. Is there anyone checking for this? This could be a great idea turned tragic in no time. This is a wonderful idea, however, it is a sure bet that these scraps of human food contain ingredients that surely can cause health hazards to dogs and cats. I would be very surprised if many of these scraps have the ingredient of onion which is hazardous to both dogs and cats and can cause deadly risks. Is there anyone checking for this? This could be a great idea turned tragic in no time.

]]> By: Lynn http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71540 Lynn Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:05:56 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71540 A wonderful idea!!! A wonderful idea!!!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71476 Anonymous Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:56:06 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71476 I agree that it is a great thing that he's doing....I only hope that the dogs are being fed these leftovers as a TREAT and not their whole diet. As much as we pet lovers think of them as our "kids," they still need a balanced diet of a good grade of kibble. I agree that it is a great thing that he’s doing….I only hope that the dogs are being fed these leftovers as a TREAT and not their whole diet. As much as we pet lovers think of them as our “kids,” they still need a balanced diet of a good grade of kibble.

]]> By: Becky http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71353 Becky Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:41:18 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71353 I think it's a great idea. I just hope they know not to include food that contains onions, grapes, etc. that dogs can't tolerate. I think it’s a great idea. I just hope they know not to include food that contains onions, grapes, etc. that dogs can’t tolerate.

]]> By: 2CatMom http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71331 2CatMom Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:36:33 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71331 Many restaurants, caterers and stores donate to the Chicago Food Depository: http://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/site/PageServer Something like a few pizzas would be used by them, but I bet that some homeless shelters would take them as well. Maybe you could start something like this in your community (on a much smaller scale of course). Many restaurants, caterers and stores donate to the Chicago Food Depository:
http://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/site/PageServer

Something like a few pizzas would be used by them, but I bet that some homeless shelters would take them as well.

Maybe you could start something like this in your community (on a much smaller scale of course).

]]> By: Nancy G. http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71330 Nancy G. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:32:18 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71330 As so often is the case, one problem with donating food to humans in shelters, etc. is the fear of lawsuits if anyone should get sick. So most places prefer to just not risk it, they throw away leftover food. Sad. In some areas there is a movement of people who pretty much live off what they find in dumpsters-- perfectly good food, household items, all kinds of stuff. Yes, we are an extremely wasteful society. I know of several businesses who sustained damage, mostly water or smoke damage, in nearby fires and in order to collect insurance they had to throw out EVERYTHING. One was a high-end childrens' toy store. All those perfectly good toys, hauled off to the dump, what a waste. I hope someone rescued some of them and put them to good use. Thankfully, more medical "trash" is being saved and sent to countries where it is desperately needed. As so often is the case, one problem with donating food to humans in shelters, etc. is the fear of lawsuits if anyone should get sick. So most places prefer to just not risk it, they throw away leftover food. Sad. In some areas there is a movement of people who pretty much live off what they find in dumpsters– perfectly good food, household items, all kinds of stuff. Yes, we are an extremely wasteful society. I know of several businesses who sustained damage, mostly water or smoke damage, in nearby fires and in order to collect insurance they had to throw out EVERYTHING. One was a high-end childrens’ toy store. All those perfectly good toys, hauled off to the dump, what a waste. I hope someone rescued some of them and put them to good use. Thankfully, more medical “trash” is being saved and sent to countries where it is desperately needed.

]]> By: furmom http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71327 furmom Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:11:23 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71327 I know that many grocery stores throw out food which is past best before dates, which would not be suitable for human shelters, but could still be a boost for animal shelters. Some stores will at least have a frozen section for such food for pet owners. I know that many grocery stores throw out food which is past best before dates, which would not be suitable for human shelters, but could still be a boost for animal shelters. Some stores will at least have a frozen section for such food for pet owners.

]]> By: Tanya http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71323 Tanya Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:54:50 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71323 I read an article in teh late 90s about people who would take left over food from things like sporting events and concerts (where they have to feed entire crews that put up and dismantle the stages), and take them to homeless shelters. this country wastes so much food. imagine if every restaurant donated foods to appropriate venues (homeless shelters, animal shelters, etc) how much we could do towards eradicating hunger. I read an article in teh late 90s about people who would take left over food from things like sporting events and concerts (where they have to feed entire crews that put up and dismantle the stages), and take them to homeless shelters.

this country wastes so much food. imagine if every restaurant donated foods to appropriate venues (homeless shelters, animal shelters, etc) how much we could do towards eradicating hunger.

]]> By: Nora and Rufus http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71322 Nora and Rufus Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:36:47 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/dogs-and-cats-at-chicago-shelter-treated-to-donated-take-out-food-3617#comment-71322 I love this idea and it is GREAT for the pups to get the leftovers that are still fresh and I know how happy it makes them. WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!! More food establishments should follow this example across the nation. There is plenty of good food to go around and some of the shelter workers should know what to cull out of the leftovers before feeding. As long as the cooks are not using any ingrediants that are harmful to the dogs. I love this idea and it is GREAT for the pups to get the leftovers that are still fresh and I know how happy it makes them. WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!! More food establishments should follow this example across the nation. There is plenty of good food to go around and some of the shelter workers should know what to cull out of the leftovers before feeding. As long as the cooks are not using any ingrediants that are harmful to the dogs.

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