Members of this world wide organization can recite their pledge by heart.
The 4-H pledge
My HEAD to clear thinking
My HEART to greater
loyalty
My HANDS to larger service
and
My HEALTH to better
living.
For my club, my community,
my country and my world.
4-H clubs have been in existence since 1913. Originally started for kids in
rural communities and the country, the 4-H clubs have grown and you no longer
have to live in the country to join. More and more urban children are
discovering the amazing benefits of 4-H involvement. Adult volunteers are
also welcome and much appreciated. Where once kids had calves that they
raised for show and sale, now 4-H has something for everyone. Cattle, HORSES,
sheep, swine, DOGS, other pets, cereal grain crops, gardening, sewing, public
speaking, travel, youth conferences, camping, International Exchange (going to
other countries to live and learn) and much, much more.
The average age for members is (depends on
your location) is 8 to 21 years old. Kids working and learning together in a
wholesome environment with the goal to be better prepared for their future in
an adult world.
So if your reading this and are a parent
interested in learning more about this wonderful club for your child or if you
are a teenager looking to get involved with other kids who love the same
things you do, here are some websites to check out for more information.
BEWARE: Cynthia S. had to watch her beloved dog,
Goldy, sicken and die from being poisoned by the very dogfood, she
unsuspectingly kept feeding her. Goldy died from severe "Mycotoxicosis"
poisoning. There are two brands out there either being recalled or had better
be soon. Several dogs have died from eating these brands.
NATURAL RECIPE and
GO NATURAL. Please people, if your
feeding either of these two brands of dry dog food, STOP
IMMEDIATELY. If your dog appears to
not be feeling well, get it to your Vet immediately. This is an urgent
message. Also, our sympathy goes out to not only Cynthia, but all people who
have lost their dogs in this devastating way.
For any of you
who have the heart to adopt an older dog who needs desperately to know human
love and compassion, consider the sleek and beautiful greyhound. These dogs
used for racing meet unhappy ends when they are finished racing or are not
fast enough to bother to feed and keep any longer. Thanks to many wonderful
and caring rescuers, some of these dogs are waiting for new homes, in Canada
and the United States. Please go to this website to learn more.
http://www.greyhoundpetsinc.org
Due to the large
volume of mail that we get asking for recipes for people to home make their
dogs food, instead of buying it, I have found an awesome site. Some of these
recipes sound good enough for me to take a wee bite just to check them out.