Twas the night before Christmas, almost the end of a year;
We’re hugging our pets – that’s something to cheer.
We’ve wrapped up their presents, tied up with a bow;
But we still wonder and worry – is the food safe we put in their bowl?
The FDA is nestled with close ties to Pet Food;
While complaints from consumers disturb their good mood.
And AAFCO continues with another meeting in weeks;
Will consumers have justice or will politics reek?
Inside information from Santa I must share;
The work is almost done – the full truth we will bare.
Little elves are working overtime on this most amazing feat;
What consumers have done – there is nothing so neat.
Within just a few days, after the start of the New Year,
All regulatory authorities will have nothing to cheer.
What we’ve found – what we’ve proven – is mighty big stuff;
FDA and AAFCO will grumble, their mood will be gruff.
Consumers will finally have scientific proof as their voice;
Authorities will have to listen – they will have no choice.
Our concerns and complaints went unheard for so long;
We took matters into our own hands – we have the proof of what’s wrong.
There’s one thing for certain – not even a doubt;
There is nothing as special as pets and pet people I shout.
Your love of your furry ones is awesome indeed;
Your support of us advocates is also awesome indeed!
I wish you all the best Holiday ever;
Thanks to all of you, I never say never.
Next year…with science, we will continue the fight;
The Pet Food Test Results will be published – they will be our might!
Merry Christmas to all – Happy New Year too!
Susan Thixton
Cindy
December 24, 2014 at 12:52 pm
Love the “sandman”. Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to all.
Betsy Greer
December 24, 2014 at 1:02 pm
Love it, Susan!
We’ll eagerly await the fruits of your labor! Thank you for working so hard to protect our pets.
Christmas blessings to you throughout the year.
Gitta
December 24, 2014 at 1:12 pm
I too love the sandman.
It could also be a symbol for big (won’t say ‘fat’) government bureaucrats and pet food reps aiming to throw sand in our eyes and into Susan’s gears.
Safe Holidays for all.
Holly
December 24, 2014 at 1:12 pm
What a kool “Sandman!” It makes me homesick for my beach as there’s certainly none in G’ville. Happy, Happy Holidays!!!
Elizabeth
December 24, 2014 at 1:24 pm
Wonderful, Susan, I am sharing. It is true, the work you do is yeoman, and so essential. You are our pets’ Erin Brockovich! Your sandman reminds me of the Bumble in “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” seems tough, but just has a toothache!
Brenda
December 24, 2014 at 1:49 pm
Marvelous poem–can’t wait for the truth to come out! Cute sandman too. Thank you for all of your hard work. Merry Christmas!
cathy
December 24, 2014 at 2:13 pm
thank you, Susan. Happy Holidays to all.
MC
December 24, 2014 at 2:28 pm
Adorable, thanks for all you hard work on behalf of our beloved pets. Merry Christmas to you and yours… 🙂
Christine Sauer
December 24, 2014 at 3:05 pm
Love the poem! Thanks so much for your hard work and so interested to hear about the test results. Happy holidays! PS Very cute sand woman.
sharon
December 24, 2014 at 3:21 pm
Merry Xmas and bless you for all the devotion you put into the love and health of all our prts .Wishing the best in all you do in the coming year. Sincerely Sharon
sharon
December 24, 2014 at 3:23 pm
I misspelled pets sorry Sharon
Linda
December 24, 2014 at 3:39 pm
Susan, you never quit amazing us with your cuteness. Really looking forward to hearing more from you and all about what the elves have been working on. Merry Christmas and a terrific 2015 to all.
Laurie
December 24, 2014 at 3:55 pm
Very grateful to have you in our corner… what a blessing and a gift to our precious pets. Thank you!
Maxine Schmidt
December 24, 2014 at 4:13 pm
You are wonderful. Hope your holiday is a great one, and the New Year brings you nothing but joy, good health and more successes in the tireless work you do on behalf of our furry ones.
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Sally
December 24, 2014 at 5:30 pm
Thank you for all your hard work Susan !
Merry Christmas to you and everyone !
joyce
December 24, 2014 at 6:11 pm
thank you Susan for taking care of our pets and helping us to take care of them…
Valerie Noyes
December 24, 2014 at 7:06 pm
Merry Christmas Susan! Love the poem and cannot wait to hear the results. You’ve done an amazing job!!
Kathryn Smith
December 24, 2014 at 7:21 pm
Thank you Susan, et al, for all you do for us. May you have a wonderful Holiday season and
come back refreshed and renewed for the battles facing us in the coming year. We’re behind you 110%!
Bonnie Wagner-Westbrook
December 24, 2014 at 7:25 pm
TY, Susan, for the above and for all you do! Looking forward to you busting this conspiracy apart! Happy holidays to you and yours!
Dog_Obsessed
December 24, 2014 at 8:29 pm
Thanks so much for this Susan. It’s a nice spin on the problems with pet food safety.
Sandra Murphey
December 24, 2014 at 8:44 pm
Susan, you have the heart of a warrior when it comes to fighting for the “Truth About Pet Food”. You are very appreciated and held in high esteem by so many of us pet guardians.
Your creativity shines through in this wonderful poem, and sandman image. Thank you for your passion in sharing the truth!
Tracey
December 24, 2014 at 10:22 pm
Merry Christmas Susan!
That is the best poem! Keep up the good work!
xoxoxo
Charlie, Jake, Ozzie, Hercules, Angel and Corkey
George Brown
December 24, 2014 at 10:51 pm
Merry Christmas, and Thanks Susan, for All you do for us Pet Parents, and our Little Furry Babies !!!!!!!!!
BC
December 25, 2014 at 10:12 am
Merry Christmas to All!! Susan you are a special Lady and please tell the Elves how much their work means to us. I still grieve for my babies I lost in 2007.
Innocent Lives snuffed out too early because of greed..represents everything wrong in our world today.
BC
December 25, 2014 at 10:14 am
Oh- on the Blue buyout by Mars- interesting since Mars owns the Banfields in the PetSmarts.-
And the relationship between PetSmart and Banfields is not arms length.
Nic D
January 2, 2015 at 12:35 pm
Just now having a chance to see this. Love it! Thank you for your enduring fortitude and fervor, Susan.