Fairview Mills

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

13 Dog Breeds That Are Overwhelmingly Affectionate

Daily Cash Grain Bids

Daily cash grain bids from St. Joseph, Atchison, and Kansas City on Yellow and White Corn, Soybeans, Hard and Soft Wheat, and Sorghum.

Are There Dog Breeds That Don't Shed? 5 Pet Grooming Myths Debunked

Dr. Patty Khuly busts five of the most common misconceptions about dog and cat grooming — including the one about dog breeds that do not shed.

How to Feed Birds All Year Long

As the seasons change from winter to spring to summer to fall, switch up what you're serving in your feeders to attract more birds to your backyard.

Bringing Home a Shelter Dog and How to Avoid Common Mistakes

Most people can agree that bringing home a dog from a shelter is one of the best and most heartwarming experiences. You’ve helped rescue a dog and save his life. You’ve provided a homeless animal w…

Worried about dog flu? Tips to protect your pup

As an outbreak of canine flu spreads "like wildfire," experts offer some advice to help keep your pet safe

Is GMO-Free Pet Food Safer than Regular Pet Food?

Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are becoming an ever increasing part of our human and pet food supply. What does that mean for your pet?

Is That Real Meat in Your Pet's Food?

Your pet food does not contain the meat you think it does. Nor does it contain the amount of meat you think it does. That is because the official definition of “meat” for pet food is different from your perception of “meat.” Read more.

Should food stamps cover cost of pet food?

A viral new petition is asking the federal government to extend food stamp benefits to pet food. The petition, called "Don't Let Pets Starve - Include Pet Food in SNAP Benefits!," has almost reached its goal of 90,000 signatures.

Is your pet food making your dog sick?

The U.S. Food and Drug Association issued a warning about popular pet food brands that are potentially linked to heart disease in dogs.

Are human grade pet foods really human grade?

Depending on which US state you manufacture your pet food in, it may be difficult or impossible to meet guidelines for human grade pet food claims.

Uncertain future for pet food ingredient approvals?

The pet food ingredient approval process in the US may be approaching a tipping point, especially for ingredients currently used in pet foods and treats.

Wellness® Pet Food Recycling Program

TerraCycle® and Wellness® have partnered to create a free recycling program for Wellness® flexible plastic pet food packaging, as well as a fundraising opportunity for participants.

Healthy Pet Food And Clean Shelters Increase Animal Adoption!

Does feeding shelter animals healthy pet food and a clean and fresh smelling shelter environment increase an animal’s chances for adoption? The answer is a barking; YES! If potential pet parents walk into a clean, toxic free and fresh smelling animal shelter looking to adopt, it certainly ups the chances of an …

Are Pet Food Commercials Misleading Consumers?

Pet Food Advertising seems to be getting out of control. It used to be pet food commercials were just cute, now they are cute with specifically marketed snippets of petsumer key words; such as more protein, no preservatives. They know we are learning and their new advertising techniques show it. But, are some of the …

Is Your Pet's Food Safe Enough for Human Consumption?

There are a variety of toxins that can end up on pet foods—both dry and moist. Dr. Mahaney details the offenders and asks the question: If you wouldn’t eat it, why should your pet? Read more.

GMO labeling law benefits pet food companies, too

Pet food products are exempt from a new US GMO law, but it provides a framework for companies opting to use such labels and could help non-GMO pet foods.

7 Mistakes Dog Owners Make When Storing Their Pet Food

How you store your dog’s carefully-chosen pet food may be just as important as what the diet contains. Improper storage techniques can lead to bacterial infection, contamination and infestation.<br>The following 7 mistakes are made by even the most informed and …

Do pet foods really contain euthanized dogs and cats?

A proposed new law to prevent the use of euthanized dogs and cats in pet food may target a non-existent practice.