MASCA Mini Aussie Nationals Weekend
Purina Farms in Missouri......
MercyMe Dressed For Success (aka: Calvin) takes:
 
6 out of 7 ICKC Best In Shows,
1 ICKC Best Of Opposite Sex,
ICKC Mini Aussie Specialty Best Of Breed,
ICKC Top Dog In Classic,
MASCA Nationals Premier Dog,
MASCA Nationals 1st Place Head Type Male,
MASCA Nationals 1st Place Movement

A special thanks to the exceptional judges of the weekend:
Gigi Lorentz
Herman "Butch" Stiefferman
Helayne Parker
Robert Piccirillo
Karen Martin (ICKC Mini Aussie Specialty)
Diane Sprung
Steve Dobbins
Judy Bennett (MASCA National Specialty)

Thank you Shauna Smithey for the ring side photos!

It has been confirmed that MercyMe Aussies did not have any of the contaminated bags of dog food from the recall list and none of our dogs are exhibiting any symptoms.

Please read the FDA press release: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm303034.htm

"Diamond Pet Foods apologizes for any issues this may  cause consumers and their pets. Pet owners who are unsure if the product they  purchased is included in the recall, or who would like replacement product or a  refund, may contact Diamond Pet Foods via a toll free call at 1-866-918-8756,  Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST. Consumers may alsogo to a special  website, www.diamondpetrecall.com, for more  information. The company is working with distributors and retailers to ensure  all affected product is removed from shelves.

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Individuals handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. People who believe they may have been exposed to Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. According to the Centers for Disease Control, people who are more likely to be affected by Salmonella include infants, children younger than 5 years old, organ transplant patients, people with HIV/AIDS and people receiving treatment for cancer. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have received a limited number of reports of salmonellosis, the illness caused by Salmonella. We are working with 
the CDC, but due to patient confidentiality, we cannot comment further."

There has been a wide spread recall of dog foods manufactured by Diamond. 
Please see the list on this link: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recalls/

If you have or are about to adopt a puppy from MercyMe Aussies, we provided a caresheet that recommended Natures Domain Salmon & Sweet Potato (Available at Costco).  We also provided you some sample of this food for your puppy.  PLEASE
DISCONTINUE FEEDING THIS IMMEDIATELY!!  Switch your puppy on to a food not currently on the recall list.

Return any opened or unopened bags of food to the location where you
purchased it and request a refund or replacement.
 
Pam Bender
www.MercyMeAussies.com
Kingman, AZ

Multi CH MercyMe Dressed For Success (aka: Calvin)
On May 3rd, at the 6 International Canine Kennel Club (ICKC) all breed dog shows in Fletcher NC, Calvin takes 4 Best In Shows,  2 Reserve Best In Shows, earns ICKC Top Dog In Classic,  ICKC Top Dog Of The Month, and is now a new ICKC Supreme Champion.
www.MercyMeAussies.com
Standing at stud to approved females by private agreement.

Multi CH MercyMe Dressed For Success (aka: Calvin)
On April 21-22, 2012 at the 6 International Canine Kennel Club (ICKC) all breed dog shows in Phoenix AZ, Calvin takes 3 Best In Shows,  1 Reserve Best In Show and  earns ICKC Top Dog In Classic
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Standing at stud to approved females by private agreement.