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]]> By: Earlie http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-240016 Earlie Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:13:10 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-240016 I am so sorry. I am now, where you were. Different cause, Abby refused to eat her food, to the point I allowed her to share mine, and then found out why she didn't eat it. I don't know why she was so wise, or how. Abby discovered my cancer in time to save my life, so maybe she just had a super nose. She was a Blue Abbysinian and only love me. She had learned to distrust the rest of it as a kitten. I don't know why I was so lucky, but maybe God had a hand in it. She was my Guardian Angel. It hurts. The only thing that might hurt worse would be losing a child, I don't know. It must be close, because you wouldn't survive much more. Abby got Cancer, in her throat, and it wasn't one that could be fixed. She was much braver about it than I, and I, as yet, do not know how I got through that day. That was seven months ago, and finally I allowed myself to be taken to the 'pound' to look at the kitties. There were two, brother and sister, Samson and Circe, that were bonded, scared little people, clinging to each other. You can't just have one in that situation. Abby looks serenely down from her picture on my bedroom wall as the kittens play. I think she is okay with them. Like you, I have got them all new things and Abby's 'pink panther' is put up safely. I just wonder what food you feed them now? I was thinking Science Diet, but IAMs was available where I shopped, and the Vet was open. I don't want to feed them something questionable. Earlie I am so sorry. I am now, where you were. Different cause, Abby refused to eat her food, to the point I allowed her to share mine, and then found out why she didn’t eat it. I don’t know why she was so wise, or how.
Abby discovered my cancer in time to save my life, so maybe she just had a super nose. She was a Blue Abbysinian and only love me. She had learned to distrust the rest of it as a kitten. I don’t know why I was so lucky, but maybe God had a hand in it. She was my Guardian Angel.
It hurts. The only thing that might hurt worse would be losing a child, I don’t know. It must be close, because you wouldn’t survive much more.
Abby got Cancer, in her throat, and it wasn’t one that could be fixed. She was much braver about it than I, and I, as yet, do not know how I got through that day. That was seven months ago, and finally I allowed myself to be taken to the ‘pound’ to look at the kitties.
There were two, brother and sister, Samson and Circe, that were bonded, scared little people, clinging to each other. You can’t just have one in that situation.
Abby looks serenely down from her picture on my bedroom wall as the kittens play. I think she is okay with them.
Like you, I have got them all new things and Abby’s ‘pink panther’ is put up safely. I just wonder what food you feed them now? I was thinking Science Diet, but IAMs was available where I shopped, and the Vet was open. I don’t want to feed them something questionable. Earlie

]]> By: Remembering The Recall: A Reading List http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-132337 Remembering The Recall: A Reading List Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:43:42 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-132337 [...] in March 2007 did more than change everything I believed about the “right” way to feed pets. We lost our cat, Kisses. Sometimes grief competes with happy memories when I think about her, a sad trend which seems to [...] […] in March 2007 did more than change everything I believed about the “right” way to feed pets. We lost our cat, Kisses. Sometimes grief competes with happy memories when I think about her, a sad trend which seems to […]

]]> By: Toniann http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-32216 Toniann Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:55:43 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-32216 My cat Mary got very sick after eating Natural Balance Venison and pea, he had lower feline urinary tract with urinary blockage, and he was in the Veterinary Hospital over a week. I contacted Natural Balance, I told them what happen. I was e-mailed claim forms and with in about 2 months they sent me a check for all my Vet bills. Thank you Toniann & Mary My cat Mary got very sick after eating Natural Balance Venison and pea, he had lower feline urinary tract with urinary blockage, and he was in the Veterinary Hospital over a week.

I contacted Natural Balance, I told them what happen.
I was e-mailed claim forms and with in about 2 months they sent me a check for all my Vet bills.

Thank you
Toniann & Mary

]]> By: Man Reimbursed For Pet Food Recall Vet Bills After Contacting Newspaper | Itchmo http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-32156 Man Reimbursed For Pet Food Recall Vet Bills After Contacting Newspaper | Itchmo Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:31:00 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-32156 [...] pets have gone through has been extremely difficult for pet owners. We are seeing a pattern that pet food companies will be more cooperative when there is media pressure or attention brought to the [...] […] pets have gone through has been extremely difficult for pet owners. We are seeing a pattern that pet food companies will be more cooperative when there is media pressure or attention brought to the […]

]]> By: Michele http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31862 Michele Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:30:00 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31862 I used Iams food and biscuits a long time ago for my two terriers but stopped when I found out about their animal testing. Another thing about this company a lot of people don't know is that PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has been after them for a long time to stop their testing on harmless animals. The president of Iams has gone on record saying that the "public" doesn't have any right to tell him what to do with regards to his company. So doesn't surprise me one bit their reaction to the "public" in the wake of so many pet deaths. They have no respect for people or the animals they claim to care about. (Note: Yes, PETA has had some bad press lately and I don't agree with their belief that certain animals should not live (every dog and cat should have the opportunity to find a loving home), but some of their work is still important. They've exposed a lot of abuses that people would not otherwise know about). I used Iams food and biscuits a long time ago for my two terriers but stopped when I found out about their animal testing. Another thing about this company a lot of people don’t know is that PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has been after them for a long time to stop their testing on harmless animals. The president of Iams has gone on record saying that the “public” doesn’t have any right to tell him what to do with regards to his company. So doesn’t surprise me one bit their reaction to the “public” in the wake of so many pet deaths. They have no respect for people or the animals they claim to care about.
(Note: Yes, PETA has had some bad press lately and I don’t agree with their belief that certain animals should not live (every dog and cat should have the opportunity to find a loving home), but some of their work is still important. They’ve exposed a lot of abuses that people would not otherwise know about).

]]> By: chris http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31722 chris Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:43:50 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31722 Sharon says: June 28th, 2007 at 11:44 am too little too late, sorry Iams, I will never touch a product with your name on it again. Either will I. Sharon says:

June 28th, 2007 at 11:44 am
too little too late, sorry Iams, I will never touch a product with your name on it again.

Either will I.

]]> By: Trudy Jackson http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31719 Trudy Jackson Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:34:29 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31719 Right. And We have to stay strong and not buy from them ever. A lot of people have gone from the list. where did they go? and where is H. Hamilton, who was so steamed up? And lets keep on telling people not to buy!! Right. And We have to stay strong and not buy from them ever.
A lot of people have gone from the list. where did they go? and where is H. Hamilton, who was so steamed up?
And lets keep on telling people not to buy!!

]]> By: pam http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31714 pam Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:03:41 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31714 wonderful story about kisses...great her owner was reimbursed for vet bills. however, people, let's remember that iams doesn't really give a crap about us or our animals. they read itchmo as do many influential people. iams is only covering their butts. wonderful story about kisses…great her owner was reimbursed for vet bills. however, people, let’s remember that iams doesn’t really give a crap about us or our animals. they read itchmo as do many influential people. iams is only covering their butts.

]]> By: Trudy Jackson http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31703 Trudy Jackson Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:31:34 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31703 Wow. what a heartfelt letter. It does make you cry. The cats i lost were rescued too. One I found in the ditch in a cage about the size of a chicken cage. She was in there with some raw gross smelling meat. But in the ditch? what was going to happen to Her? I tried to get Her out of the cage, and she as wild as the devil. such a tiny kitten who didn't deserve this. So, I threw the whole darn cage in the car and let Her out when i got home. she was a gray manx. And after that day, she loved everyone she ever met. We called Her Grey thing, in a nice way of course. Thanks PFI for taking Her away from us. Wow. what a heartfelt letter. It does make you cry.
The cats i lost were rescued too. One I found in the ditch in a cage about the size of a chicken cage. She was in there with some raw gross smelling meat. But in the ditch? what was going to happen to Her? I tried to get Her out of the cage, and she as wild as the devil. such a tiny kitten who didn’t deserve this. So, I threw the whole darn cage in the car and let Her out when i got home. she was a gray manx. And after that day, she loved everyone she ever met. We called Her Grey thing, in a nice way of course. Thanks PFI for taking Her away from us.

]]> By: HighNote http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31695 HighNote Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:29:06 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31695 Just heard on the news tonight that we are not suppose to trust any of the fish coming in from China. Guess there spraying them with chemicals of some kind that can harm us. I think it was only the farm raised fish and shrimp. They said our fish and shrimp products would go up in price now. great... what else is new.. Just heard on the news tonight that we are not suppose to trust any of the fish coming in from China. Guess there spraying them with chemicals of some kind that can harm us. I think it was only the farm raised fish and shrimp. They said our fish and shrimp products would go up in price now. great… what else is new..

]]> By: Boycott China http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31687 Boycott China Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:45:47 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31687 The Chinese are truly nuts. Of course I don't mind my toothpaste having 15% anti freeze in it. From CNN: On Wednesday, three Japanese importers recalled millions of Chinese-made travel toothpaste sets, many sold to inns and hotels, after they were found to contain as much as 6.2 percent of diethylene glycol. Wang, the Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman, said Chinese experts have already "explained the situation." He gave no details, although the country's quality watchdog has in past cited tests from 2000 that it said showed toothpaste containing less than 15.6 percent diethylene glycol was harmless to humans. The Chinese are truly nuts. Of course I don’t mind my toothpaste having 15% anti freeze in it. From CNN:

On Wednesday, three Japanese importers recalled millions of Chinese-made travel toothpaste sets, many sold to inns and hotels, after they were found to contain as much as 6.2 percent of diethylene glycol.

Wang, the Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman, said Chinese experts have already “explained the situation.”

He gave no details, although the country’s quality watchdog has in past cited tests from 2000 that it said showed toothpaste containing less than 15.6 percent diethylene glycol was harmless to humans.

]]> By: Lorie http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31646 Lorie Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:51:22 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31646 Your story but tears to my eyes but also a smile to my heart, I love the part about going for a dog dog dog and coming home with a cat, and the way you share the memories of Kisses with your new kitty, who is going to have a great life in your wonderful home. I truly believe rescue kitties are a specail breed of cat all on their own. My Topaz is a rescue and she has such a unique personality, totally different from my breeder bought Persian who I love dearly also. Your story but tears to my eyes but also a smile to my heart, I love the part about going for a dog dog dog and coming home with a cat, and the way you share the memories of Kisses with your new kitty, who is going to have a great life in your wonderful home. I truly believe rescue kitties are a specail breed of cat all on their own. My Topaz is a rescue and she has such a unique personality, totally different from my breeder bought Persian who I love dearly also.

]]> By: Ruth http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31640 Ruth Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:27:48 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31640 I loved the part of your bedtime ritual and smoothing out the blankets. I too had a bedtime ritual with my pet dog. She had to fluff up the blankets when she went to bed. Your story is a very touching and loving tribute to your pet Kisses. Vernie is very lucky to share her life with you. I am glad for you that are getting some closure with IAM's. But there are still so many that IAM's has chosen to ignore and just dismiss off with just a coupon. And there are many whose pets ate their unrecalled food and died just the same and IAM's claims it isn't their fault. So there is no forgiveness or forgetting.... IAM's. Nor do I believe IAM's has any compassion and maybe trying for some positve PR. I loved the part of your bedtime ritual and smoothing out the blankets. I too had a bedtime ritual with my pet dog. She had to fluff up the blankets when she went to bed. Your story is a very touching and loving tribute to your pet Kisses. Vernie is very lucky to share her life with you.

I am glad for you that are getting some closure with IAM’s. But there are still so many that IAM’s has chosen to ignore and just dismiss off with just a coupon. And there are many whose pets ate their unrecalled food and died just the same and IAM’s claims it isn’t their fault.

So there is no forgiveness or forgetting…. IAM’s. Nor do I believe IAM’s has any compassion and maybe trying for some positve PR.

]]> By: Katie http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31626 Katie Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:01:06 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/iams-appologizes-issues-full-payment-for-cat-food-recall-related-expenses-1355#comment-31626 Thank you for sharing your story about kisses, the love of an animal is very special. I'm glad you have found Vernie to share your life with - kisses would be very happy. Re: Iams Isn't it interesting what possible bad press will do to a company. Just like that - they come out of the closet of denial and offer payment and apology. It's still about the loss of profit. They think this will make us all feel better about them. I used their products, they made money off of my pets for many years. Iam's I hope you read this. I will never, ever, ever feed my dog one of your products again. Any apologies now,to any pet parent are too late. You should have addressed the pet parents concerns a long time ago. Trust? I'm not sure what would ever make me trust a PFI company again. The past few months have been extremely enlighting. Katie Thank you for sharing your story about kisses, the love of an animal is very special. I’m glad you have found Vernie to share your life with - kisses would be very happy.

Re: Iams
Isn’t it interesting what possible bad press will do to a company. Just like that - they come out of the closet of denial and offer payment and apology. It’s still about the loss of profit. They think this will make us all feel better about them. I used their products, they made money off of my pets for many years. Iam’s I hope you read this. I will never, ever, ever feed my dog one of your products again. Any apologies now,to any pet parent are too late. You should have addressed the pet parents concerns a long time ago. Trust? I’m not sure what would ever make me trust a PFI company again. The past few months have been extremely enlighting.

Katie

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