Credit: www.pabsforpets.com

I get pitched a lot of stories outside of my beat of movies and books, and usually those emails – about business trends, faith healers, Texas highways, the like – get trashed without out a second thought.

Sometimes, however, they get forwarded to my officemates.

Like you’d keep a pet chastity belt to yourself.

Subject: Interesting Feature Story

From: REDACTED

Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:59:56 -0700

To: REDACTED

Hi Kimberley,

Every year millions of dogs are put down in U.S. Shelters due to
overpopulation. You won’t believe what a Louisiana man invented to help
stop this pet problem. I thought you might be interested in this very
interesting pet feature story.

PABS, Pet Anti-Breeding System, is commonly referred to as a Pet
Chastity Belt- which covers and protects your four-legged female
friend’s reproductive parts to prevent unwanted breeding.
It’s a great
alternative to spaying you pup, perfect for pet breeders and show dog
owners. And with spring breeding season right around the corner, it’s
the perfect time for your readers to learn about this very unique pet
find. PABS even allows animals to perform their normal bodily functions
– and is easily removable and machine washable.

Your furry friend’s life does not have to be put on hold every time they
go into heat, this pet chastity belt allow then to continue as normal!
If you love taking man’s best friend to the dog park, you’ll want to
make sure you have a PABS securely fastened on them to protect your
pooch. www.PabsforPets.com

Please let me know if I can provide more information, photos, product
sample, or an interview with creator. Thanks!

Regards,
REDACTED

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A graduate of the Michener Center for Writers at the University of Texas, Kimberley has written about film, books, and pop culture for The Austin Chronicle since 2000. She was named Editor of the Chronicle in 2016; she previously served as the paper’s Managing Editor, Screens Editor, Books Editor, and proofreader. Her work has been awarded by the Association of Alternative Newsmedia for excellence in arts criticism, team reporting, and special section (Best of Austin). The Austin Alliance for Women...