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10 Jan 11
8 Jan 11
Wishes to you for 2011!
Throughout the rest of this Year and all
of 2011..May you always make the right moves.
May your cup runneth over with love.
May you always find shelter from any storm.
May you remain good looking and looking good!
May you find the perfect diet for your soul.
(If this face doesn’t make you want to stop eating sausage, nothing will.)
May you find perfect balance in the company you keep.
May you have as much fun as you can before someone makes you stop.
May the worst thing that happens to you come in slobbery pink and furry tan.
May you manage to make time for siesta.
May all the new folks you meet be interesting and kind.
May your accessories always harmonize with your natural beauty!
Should your mouth be bigger than your stomach, may you have a chewing good time!
May you always know when to walk away and know when to run.
And may your friends always bring you joy!
MAY YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR
FILLED WITH LOVE, HAPPINESS, AND HOPE.
30 Nov 10
Dog’s loyalty takes it to her owner’s gravesite
How attached do pets gets to their owners? Zelda is one incredibly loyal dog, who since her best friend’s death, has taken to wandering and looking for him, according to the Associated Press.
Neighbors spot the one-eyed, rust-colored dog roaming the farm roads near her home, heading in the direction of the cemetery near Bremen, Ind.
Joshua Reed, 15, was killed in an ATV accident in 2009. He had rescued Zelda three years ago from the road, where she’d been hit and left for dead. They were best friends from that day on. She’d wait for him every day he got off the school bus, says Joshua’s mother, Marci Reed.
“She’s without her boy,” said Marci Reed. “She just sniffs all over looking for her boy.”
This is almost too painful to believe, but a similar tale based on a true story was played out in a movie starring Richard Gere. When the character he was playing passed away, his dog kept coming to wait for him at the train stop. That tale of a pet’s faithfulness says so much about how we bond with our animals.
Source: http://yourlife.usatoday.com/pets/pawprintpost/post/2010/11/dogs-loyalty-takes-it-to-her-owners-gravesite/132868/1
29 Nov 10
Giving pets as gifts: Tips on doing the right thing
Think twice before giving someone a pet for the holidays, says Los Angeles dog trainer and behaviorist Jonathan Klein. He’s a praise/reward-based trainer who runs the dog school I said Sit! Most of us in the Paw Print Post community know to be careful before giving anyone a pet, but sometimes we can get carried away during the holidays. Here’s Klein’s advice:
1) Make sure the person wants a pet: A pet should never be given as an “unexpected” gift. Also, consider a different time of year: People are generally far too busy to properly introduce a new pet into their home while trying to keep up with all the demands of the season.
2) A pet should not be an impulse purchase: Do not buy a pet from a shopping mall pet store. They may look adorable and in need of a home, but unfortunately, these pets are usually stressed, immune suppressed and often come from puppy mills with questionable breeding practices. Find a responsible breeder, shelter or a rescue group.
3) Consider fostering or getting pets other than dogs and cats: Animal rescues are always looking for responsible people to provide foster pet homes on a short-term or long-term basis until they can find them a “forever home.” There are also lots of choices other than dogs and cats, especially if the pet is for a child. Fish, turtles, mice and guinea pigs are all excellent, easy and economical choices that kids can enjoy and love without creating much of an impact to your daily routine.
4) Prepare your home: Lock away all household chemicals, keep any potentially poisonous houseplants or breakables out of reach, tie back any electrical cords and keep doors closed. Many holiday decorations like tinsel, mistletoe, wrapping paper and table decorations can be problematic, while certain foods, including chocolate and raisins can be lethal to your pet. Establish an area in the house where your pet can peacefully relax and sleep.
5) You need more than just food and bowls: Stock up at the pet store before your new addition arrives. Choose a vet, and also locate the nearest emergency veterinary hospital that is open 24/7. All new puppies and kittens need a series of vaccinations. Make sure you get any records containing your pet’s history — this will help a veterinarian determine exactly which vaccinations are needed.
