EPA Document Proves Euthanized Dogs and Cats are Rendered

[jackie999]

Ugh...


One more confirmation to the horror many of us have suspected for years; an EPA document clearly states Rendering Facilities "obtain animal by-product materials" from "animal shelters." Along with another EPA report, the evidence is mounting; current pet food regulations must be changed.


http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/epa-document-proves-euthanized-dogs-and-cats-are-rendered.html

[SCEvan]

Just another reason why I buried my cat when I had to put him down, it was tough but I wanted to know he was in a good place. That article convinced me that I will handle my other cat after his euthanization and not have his body thrown in a garbage bin and sent to the meat grinder.

[setell]

I am going to hope and pray that the urn I have is of my little girl and not just some random dog or cat's ashes. This disgusts me and I might have to go research which food is the best since I am getting very paranoid now. 'sigh'

[jackie999]

There are no guarantees that the ashes you get back are from your pet...you can only hope the companies that provide this service are reputable.
In my case, I have two little urns sitting in the back of my cupboard. They gave me a certificate with them stating the name of the pet and the person who performed the cremation.

[setell]

There are no guarantees that the ashes you get back are from your pet...you can only hope the companies that provide this service are reputable.
In my case, I have two little urns sitting in the back of my cupboard. They gave me a certificate with them stating the name of the pet and the person who performed the cremation.

I just hope those people are reputable and don't do bad things. We got a certificate too but....not sure how trustworthy it is.

[actng]

There are no guarantees that the ashes you get back are from your pet...you can only hope the companies that provide this service are reputable.
In my case, I have two little urns sitting in the back of my cupboard. They gave me a certificate with them stating the name of the pet and the person who performed the cremation.

i wondered about this for human cremation as well.