Nicholas Dodman of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine developed the static electricity theory after treating several dogs that experienced severe anxiety during thunderstorms.
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You may have wondered why static electricity scares animals. Have you ever found your pet acting weird before a thunder storm? Research shows that animals can hold an electrical charge in their fur. This charge can provide shocks that are uncomfortable for the animal, especially since the animal is not aware of the characteristics of static electricity.
Nicholas Dodman of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine developed the static electricity theory after treating several dogs that experienced severe anxiety during thunderstorms. When the dogs sensed the coming storm they would ground themselves in bathtubs or sinks. Cummings concluded that the dogs had been conditioned to fear the coming storm from prior experiences of being shocked from the static electricity.
Now that you know why static electricity scares animals, there are several methods for reducing the static in your pets. The best way to reduce static electricity is to add moisture back to your environment and/or your pet’s fur. Try a room humidifier, lightly mist your pet’s fur, or try wiping down the fur with pet wipes. Dodman has tested anti-shock devices to help reduce how static electricity scares animals and has had good results.
This classic BUSHMAN SALINE T-shirt with short sleeves uses 100% premium cotton that will keep you comfortable all day while helping to reduce static electricity in your pets. A special finishing enzyme wash makes this T-shirt even softer and more pleasant to the touch.
Another way to help reduce static electricity in your pet is to wear cotton clothes. Cotton is consider a neutral material and does not attract or give up electrons when brought in contact or rubbed with other materials. With your comfortable cotton T-shirt on you are now free to give your pet all the attention you want and you not pass on any scary static electricity.


Best Heat Lamp for Ducks
Ducklings need heat. A heat lamp for ducks can be either a traditional red heat light, a ceramic heat emitter, or a heat plate. The best source of heat for ducklings is a ceramic heat lamp or a heat plate. We like the ceramic-style heat lamps as they are affordable, provide a lot of heat, and do not pose substantial safety risks.
Both heat plates and heat lamps work well for keeping your birds warm and happy, check out both and pick the right solution for your brooder and flock.
Ceramic Heat Emitter
We love a 75W Ceramic Heat Lamp. The Ceramic heat emitters do not generate any light. This allows the birds to have a normal dark night versus the traditional glass heat lamp that shines red. The thick ceramic means that if it happens to fall it is less likely to break compared to the traditional glass.
Ducklings Need Heat
Ducklings when they are born with their momma duck have all the heat they need to thrive. The baby ducks that get sent to your home via the post office or picked up at your local farm store need supplemental heat. Heat, water, and food, that is all a baby duck needs to get a good start on life.
A heat lamp placed above the brooder that you set up supplies the necessary heat. The first week ducklings need the temperature to be around 95 degrees Fahrenheit. This imitates the warm fluffy feathers of their mother.
Duckling Heat Schedule
- It is ok to start to drop the temperature by 5 degrees or so every week for the first two to three weeks.
- At this point, you can turn off the heat during the day.
- Then for the next three to five only provide supplemental heat during the night.
- If the weather is warm, they may not need any supplemental heat after the first couple of weeks.
Keeping Ducklings in a Brooder Warm
There are a few tricks to keep your ducklings warm in the brooder. First, the location of the brooder matters. For the first week, we keep our birds inside of the house. This keeps the ambient temperature of the air around 67 – 70 degrees. Along with the lamp, they are plenty warm. If you will be placing them outside or in a garage area make sure that you protect the brooder from the elements, including drafts or wind. A cool draft on a cold concrete floor can drop the temps quickly so plan accordingly.
The brooder should have a layer of bedding. Turn on the heat lamp a few hours before the arrival of the birds. This heats up the bedding material and provides a comfortable environment as soon as the ducklings get introduced to their new home.
Heat Plate or Heat Lamp for Ducklings?
A heat plate is a great option and worth the investment if you plan on raising many ducks. The plate heats up from the bottom and the ducklings walk underneath it. This mimics the heat from a mother bird more realistically than a heat lamp. The heat plate has four legs that raise up and down. Raise the legs as the ducks grow. They have freedom in the brooder to come and go as they please from the heat source.
The biggest benefit of a heat lamp is they are less expensive. It uses an existing lamp shade you may already have in your garage or workshed for projects. A heat lamp does use a little more energy than the plates. They also could create a problem if they were to fall into the brooder. However, a well-secured heat lamp provides a safe solution for keeping ducklings warm.
How Long Do Ducklings Need Heat
Ducklings need extra warmth for at least the first couple of weeks. Depending on your climate and the location of the brooder around week three they can be weaned off heat during the day.
Start after the first week by reducing the heat by raising the heat lamp a couple of inches to drop the temp by 5 degrees. By weeks three to five the heat can be removed altogether, however, if in a very cold location supplemental heat at night may still be necessary.
Alternative Options for Heat Lamp for Ducks
The best alternative to a heat lamp for ducklings is a heat plate. If you do not have a heat lamp or a heat plate bringing your baby ducks into your home will help keep the temperature higher. Turn up the heat and add an electric heater in the room near the brooder. Make a fire in your fireplace and place the brooder nearby. While neither of these are ideal and your birds will likely still be cold. Adding a warm blanket for them to snuggle into fresh out of the dryer could provide some heat for birds in a pinch.
The local feedstore will have heat lamps. If you must choose an alternative heat source for your ducklings only use it while you are running to the store to get a new heat lamp for them.
Additional Duck Warming Tips
- No ducklings left alone. Ducks should always have a buddy. The more ducks in the brooder the more likely that there will not be an issue with them due to heat.
- Eliminate drafts. Close windows and keep the ducks in a secure place. If housed in an outdoor building it is important to check for cracks large enough for duck predators, especially rats, but also to keep cold air from spilling in.
- Add bedding. A thick layer of straw or hay to cover the floor of the brooder helps keep their feet warm. Pine shavings will also work well and is available in lots of big box stores in the pet section.
- Allow water to get to room temperature before making it available. The water coming out of the tap in the later winter or early spring can be close to freezing.
- Use waterer that they can not get into and drench their light fluffy feathers.
Have fun raising ducklings. They are super cute for a few weeks before they get juvenile feathers coming in so enjoy those special days and keep your ducklings warm and healthy.


I know everyone thinks that their dog is the cutest. But really, she is the cutest dog I have ever known. I mean, check out these photos!
I knew that I wanted a dog of my own before I even lived on my own. I always had dogs growing up and so the minute I graduated from St. Lawrence, I was itching to get a puppy. My first job didn’t allow me to have one until I was there for more than a year. So, in the spring, I started to do some research; I bought the local newspaper and it just so happened there was an ad in the classifieds for yellow lab puppies ready to be taken home on June 1st. I called and sent in my deposit to reserve a female yellow lab puppy the same day. Waiting to meet Lucy was the longest two months of my life! I couldn’t wait to pick out my new puppy and start loving her!
My friend and roommate at the time, Amy, and I went to pick her up. When I arrived, the woman at the house told me there were only two females, and I was second in line, so she handed me the dog and off we went! I had picked out her name before and after meeting her, I knew it fit her. The whole ride home she snorted like a piglet. I should have known she was going to grow up to love food!
Lucy was never a difficult puppy, except for the time she chewed my airbag wires in my brand new car, costing me $700 to replace. Oh yeah, and the new carpet I bought for my living room that she chewed a hole in just days after it was bought. Now, the worst behavior she has is getting into the trash. Check out that guilty face.
Lucy lived with me for three years while I worked at boarding school and when I decided to take a new job in Philadelphia, I had to leave her with my parents for the year because the apartment I was living in didn’t allow dogs and I couldn’t afford to live on my own. Every single day of that year was hard–I missed her like crazy. The hardest part was going home for vacations and seeing her sad face every time I left. She still has a look of fear when I leave the house, which makes me so guilty! Thankfully, my parents were perfect doggy-surrogates and she had a happy life there. But oh man was I excited when Dan and I officially put a deposit on an apartment in the city that allowed dogs. I was not only over the moon that I was going to be moving in with Dan, but that Lucy was going to be mine again. My only worry was that Dan and Lucy wouldn’t get along. Little did I know that they would be fast friends and Dan would be Lucy’s new favorite human. They are inseparable!
Need I say more?


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Hey guys! Meet Jaymee! Ate Raziel's so cute and adorable princess type sitsu. Isn't she a cutie? I'm sure you can't wait to have one as well. Actually, when we first met Jaymee, my kids and I fell really in love with her. At first, we thought she was a stuff toy. But after I've seen more of her photos, I finally believed that she's a real doggie. And the kids were asking me if I can also get one for them. As if that easy! When I asked about how much it costs, you won't believe that it's almost the same price of one living room set. Whew! Can I afford that? Hmmm. Maybe not for now. Perhaps, what my budget can only accommodate is a dog shampoo like the one from Dinovite.
Dinovite is one of the most reliable online resource when it comes to your pet's good health. Whether it's dog shampoo, supplements, or any other treat that you need, they have one in store for you. Been thinking how to get rid of your dog's itching, stinking, and scratching? Or fed up bathing your pet there because no matter how you rinse and rinse, you still can't get it completely cleaned up? No worries, Dinovite has the perfect product for you - the DogOsuds. Made from natural ingredients, this dog shampoo will make your dog not only smelling clean and wonderful but also looking good and healthy. It works well on sensitive skin, so no need to worry about drying or irritating it. And it is made to be natural flea deterrent, so this time your dog will stop scratching like before.
DogOsuds is really the best dog shampoo any dog could ever have. And so for a doggie as cute as Ate Raziel's Jaymee, I guess she deserves also the best from Dinovite. So I'm thinking about getting one to give her as gift. How about you? Is your dog itching, scratching and stinking beyond belief? Get DogOsuds now!


As summer approaches, so do the booms, blasts, and excitement that come along with this commotion-filled season. From thunderstorms to the Fourth of July, pets experience an array of experiences that can bring out their anxiety. Preparing for the noise, hustle and bustle, and celebrations can reduce your pet’s stress and prevent young pets from trauma that could lead to life-long fears. Unsure how you can prep for booms and blasts? Here are our top tips for helping your pet through the summer celebrations and downpours.
How to Help Your Pet Through Thunderstorms & Fireworks
Spring and Summer showers bring big flowers, but they can also spur thunderstorm anxiety. While anxiety from lightning and thunder mostly affects dogs, many cats also experience stress from the booms, too. If your dog is part of the 30% of dogs that are terrified of thunder or you have a scaredy-cat, you can ease their fear.
Recognizing your pet’s signs of stress and having your pet diagnosed is the first step in helping your pet. Then, prepare supplies that can reduce stress.
Signs of Stress and Anxiety in Cats and Dogs
- Dilated pupils and wide eyes
- Excessive grooming
- Refusal to eat
Supplies That Can Aid in Pet Anxiety
Medication and Supplements
Ask us about your pet’s anxiety. During your next appointment, let us know how your pet reacts to storms, and we will decide if your pet is a good candidate for a prescription to help them through the storms. We can also recommend supplements that provide pets with stress relief.
Many pets get a lot of relief from pheromone collars and diffusers. These products activate a part of your pet’s brain that induces a comforting sensation. The most common are Adaptil for dogs and Feliway for cats.
When it comes to stress, many pets gain a sense of calm from wearing an anxiety vest. They work by hugging your pet. This pressure causes your pet’s body to release endorphins that create a calming feeling, similar to how a baby feels when swaddled.
Anxiety vests can be compression vests or weighted vests. Just be sure your pet’s vest fits them properly and doesn’t restrict their movement.
How to Calm Your Pet During Booms and Summer Celebrations
Memorial Day and the Fourth of July create the perfect storm of noise, strangers, and dangers. From hot grills to fireworks, it’s best to keep your pet in a room that’s prepped to keep your pet calm.
Create a Commotion-Free Room
- Choose a room that is far from the noise.
- Prepare the room by closing the blinds and curtains, putting down comfy bedding, playing calming music, and adding a few comfort items. If your pet is going to be in the room for a while, include a water bowl.
- Place a sign on the door letting guests know your pet is inside.
- Walk your dog or play with your cat a few hours before the excitement of fireworks or guests. This will expend some of their nervous energy and reduce the risk of needing to let your dog out.
- Check on your pet from time to time. Remain calm when you enter and exit the room.
For Pets That Do Not Need A Safe Room
If you plan on letting your pet roam the house during your celebrations, be sure you have them microchipped. The blast and chaos of Memorial Day and July Fourth can cause pets to dart off and become disoriented and lost. A microchip can help your pet find their way home should they become lost.
Ask guests to keep the doors closed. This can prevent a great escape. This will reduce the risk of your pet running into your grill and prevent food handouts that could be dangerous.
Celebrate the Beauty of Spring and Summer without Pet Stress
When it comes to keeping your pet calm, safe, and relaxed during summer storms and celebrations, we can certainly help. If you have questions about your pet’s anxiety, please give us a call. We are here to assist you. Whether your pet needs to be microchipped or you’re looking for assistance when it comes to anxiety solutions, your pet’s wellbeing is our top priority. Don’t wait too long. We tend to get an influx of appointments leading up to the Fourth of July.


At ECG Productions, we’re in the business of telling stories through video. This time around, we’re trying to get a wonderful dog named Benito adopted. Why you ask? Because we fell in love with this dog while working on our latest documentary Dr. Good: A Pet Rescue Mission. Watch our mini-documentary about Benito to learn about his story and discover what a sweet dog he is.
Dr. Good: A Pet Rescue Mission follows Dr. Good on his mission to put an end to the euthanasia of healthy animals. Dr. Good is an experienced veterinarian who envisions a world where animal shelters are empty and every home has a loving pet in it. Dr. Good believes that if people are responsible with spaying, neutering, breeding, and caring for their pets, then there would be no need to euthanize adoptable pets for population control. He believes that there are enough homes for homeless pets, it’s simply a matter of providing a voice for them by getting the word out through pet clubs. A pet club provides a way for a group of people to unite for the common goal of finding a forever home for their sponsored pet. In order to make the formation of pet clubs simple and free-to-establish, Dr. Good created homelesspetclubs.org, which enables clubs to enroll and select a pet to sponsor within minutes.
While filming the documentary, we at ECG have witnessed how great this cause is and how Homeless Pets Clubs really does help save the lives of countless homeless pets who would have otherwise been euthanized. So we’ve gotten behind the cause and started our own pet club that we call ECG Productions Boca’s Buddies (named after my internet famous cat, Boca). Our first sponsored pet is Benito and as you could see from the mini-documentary above, his story is truly amazing. Please share our Benito video with your friends and family in order to help us find a home for this one of a kind dog.


Personally, I would love to see fireworks banned from sale to the general public, and public displays limited to silent fireworks, but since they aren’t follow these tips to try and keep your dog safe and happy whilst people are having their firework displays.
If you want to enjoy the fireworks – please attend an officially organised display. But please don’t leave your hound home alone, if you can’t find someone to pupsit – then don’t go.
If you choose to organise your own display, please let your neighbours know in advance, choose quieter fireworks, and limit your display to 30 minutes maximum. Remember about your own dog, and think about how they may feel with fireworks going off so close to home. Try and keep them in a room furthest away from the noise, and leave the radio or TV playing to try and drown out any sounds from outside.
Dogs Trust has some simple advice to help make the firework season less stressful for dogs:
Before the fireworks begin:
- Walk your dog before dark – make sure your dog is well exercised and has had a toilet break before the fireworks begin.
- Feed your dog before the fireworks begin as he may become unsettled and not want to eat during the fireworks.
- Make sure your house and garden are secure during the fireworks as fear may make your dog try to escape.
- Try to settle your dog before the fireworks start – if your dog is in familiar safe surroundings it will help him cope with the noise.
- Provide a safe hiding place – at noisy times around Bonfire Night, make sure your dog has somewhere safe in his or her favourite room, perhaps under the table. Close the curtains, turn the lights on, and turn up the volume on your TV or radio to drown out the firework noises.
During the fireworks:
- Don’t punish your dog for cowering or reacting to the fireworks as this will intensify his fear. You should aim to remain relaxed and therefore provide a good role model to your dog when he is afraid. However, if your dog comes to you for comfort don’t ignore him – interact with him calmly.
- Don’t leave your dog alone in the house during the fireworks period – he may panic and this could result in an injury.
- Keep your dog busy indoors – play games or enjoy some reward-based training to keep his mind off the noises. However if he just wants to hide away then don’t force him to come out of his hiding place, allow him to stay where he feels safe.
Longer term treatment:
If you think that your dog gets worried by loud noises, contact your vet to see if there’s an underlying health problem first, and to help you find a qualified behaviourist. Your vet will also be able to discuss whether medication might be helpful.
Programmes of behaviour therapy recommended will vary for each dog, but may include the following elements:
- Establishing a consistent way for your dog to cope. This often involves teaching a dog to use a den to hide when he is worried. This might require you to gradually change your dog’s ‘coping’ response away from one that relies on your attention so that he’s more able to cope with loud noises if they occur when you’re not home.
- Gradually teaching your dog that noises are not scary through a process called ‘desensitisation and counter-conditioning’. This usually involves playing recorded versions of the scary noises, but starting at such a low volume that your dog is not worried by them. The volume and direction of sounds are changed over time, but so slowly that your dog does not show any signs of fear. The sounds should also be associated with something that he enjoys, such as high value treats or a game. Recorded noises for this method can be found on the Dogs Trust website.


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Dogs were predators in their evolutionary past. It is a disturbing realisation that dawned upon me only today. I know their closest living relative, the wolf, is a highly accomplished and skilled predator that hunts in packs but domestication would have surely made dogs ineffective hunters, right? So learning that my pet dog had playfully killed a kitten was quite unexpected.
I know my dog is no angel. He has always tried to give chase (from behind my car porch gates) to cats that arrogantly walked past my gates, taunting him with the freedom they possessed over him. It's in his system to react to these taunts because dogs are highly attuned to detecting movement and the slightest motion often triggers them to give chase. They are territorial too.
At first I was furious and shaking with anger after learning my pet dog had killed a poor little kitten. Watching my tweens crying didn't help either but there was nothing I could have done. What had happened was not right or wrong. I bet my dog must have been surprised he caught a cat because cats are too quick and nimble. They always seem to escape their predator.
After close inspection, we realised the kitten was frail. It looked like it hadn't eaten in days. It didn't even try to run away when my dog bolted towards it, pulling us behind him with force. He was too quick and nearly pulled my daughter's arm out at the speed he went bolting. Perhaps it was blind too. It was just sitting in the middle of a road. I assured them it was not their fault the kitten died.
After a simple burial ceremony, it seemed like my kids had forgotten the whole incident. They weren't upset any longer with the dog and were cuddling him to show him that they were sorry for being angry at him over the whole incident.
It wasn't until bed time and during their nightly prayer they broke down. They were feeling utterly guilty that they could not stop an innocent life taken. They kept playing it over and over in their head, what if I had stepped out with my dog a couple of minutes later, maybe the kitten would not have died. What if I had taken a different route, maybe the kitten would have survived.
So many alternative solution they came up with but towards the end nothing mattered because they knew the kitten was dead. It was an emotional night for all of us and nothing my husband and I said gave much peace.
I guess sometimes all someone needs is a shoulder to cry on. They cried themselves to sleep but their compassion touched my husband and I rather deeply. A beautiful lesson learned on the power and guilt of innocent life taken.
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The owners of a private Concord Township animal shelter devoted exclusively to cats are scheduled to go on trial June 23 on misdemeanor animal cruelty charges in Painesville Municipal Court.
Criminal charges were filed against Caroline’s Kids owners Tom and Judie Brown, as well as volunteer workers Ellen Distler and Virginia Lee, after the Lake Humane Society seized 161 cats from the shelter Nov. 28.
Humane Society officials had received a complaint about the conditions of multiple cats, and they claimed more than 60 percent of the cats had untreated medical conditions, and that some of them were not properly sequestered in quarantine areas.
The defendants’ attorney, Gregory Sasse, is claiming Humane Society officials seized healthy and well-cared for pets and attempted to extort the Browns for $48,000 in illegal “restitution.”
Sasse’s $5 million civil lawsuit on behalf of the Browns remains pending in federal court. In the suit, Sasse accuses the Humane Society of operating an animal “death camp” for unadoptable pets to maximize profits.
Meanwhile, DanaMarie Pannella, a special prosecutor with the Humane Society, has asked Painesville Municipal Court Judge Michael A. Cicconetti to disqualify Sasse from representing the defendants in the criminal case to avoid a potential conflict of interest.
Sasse is denying any attorney misconduct.
Cicconetti has not yet ruled on Pannella’s motion to disqualify.


Bringing your pet to Canada is not complicated if you have proof that it has received a rabies vaccine.
Pets are members of the family, and many newcomers wouldn’t think of leaving them behind when they decide to immigrate to Canada.
Canada’s rules for importing pets are fairly straightforward and have few requirements. However, this can vary depending on why an animal is being brought to Canada, and what country you are bringing your pet from.
For example, the rules for bringing an animal to Canada can change depending on whether it is already your pet or if it is being brought to Canada by a rescue organization for later adoption, being brought in for breeding or shows or if it is for sale. Any animal that is not a personal pet is considered a commercial pet and is subject to different entry requirements.
Bringing your pet to Canada is not difficult if you have the right documentation to show the Canadian Boarder Services Agent (CBSA) when you arrive.
Canada is a rabies-free country and strives to stay that way. Every cat or dog that comes into Canada needs proof of rabies vaccination or that the pet is from one of the countries on the “rabies free” list. Without proof of vaccination or that the pet comes from one of these countries, your pet will likely be denied entry.
The rabies vaccination certificate must:
- be written in English or French;
- be issued and signed by a licensed veterinarian;
- identify the animal (age, breed, sex, colour/markings, weight, and microchip/tattoo number if applicable);
- state that the animal is vaccinated against rabies;
- indicate the date of vaccination;
- indicate the trade name and the serial number of the licensed vaccine;
- specify the duration of immunity (otherwise, it will be considered valid for 1 year from the date of vaccination); and
- have the name and signature of the licensed veterinarian that issued the certificate and the date it was signed.
Cats and dogs must be at least 3 months of age at the time of rabies vaccination. Puppies and kittens younger than three months, and are therefore not vaccinated, require proof of age.
Canada does not require imported personal pets to be microchipped or tattooed, but it is highly recommended. A microchip is a radio-frequency identification transponder that a veterinarian will scan for if your pet is lost and brought to a shelter. The chip has an identification number that acts as a reference to find the owner’s contact information in a national, provincial, or municipal database.
Dogs under 8 months of age, who are imported under the commercial category, must have a microchip. This also applies to dogs who are destined for adoption.
What about reptiles and rodents?
The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) prohibits importing any amphibians or reptiles, including turtles and tortoises due to the risk of salmonella viruses. The CFIA is the regulatory authority in Canada that determines what plants and livestock, including pets, are admissible.
Rodents, such as rats, hamsters and guinea pigs are permitted without any certification necessary as bubonic plague is no longer a serious threat. This also applies to beavers, lemmings, and capybaras, among others.
There are no import fees for bringing your pet to Canada. However, you can expect a CBSA agent to inspect your documents and to ensure that your pet is healthy and well-cared for. The inspection costs just over $30 for your first pet and $5 for any additional pets. This fee does not apply to animals who are entering Canada from the United States.
If a border agent decides that your pet is not healthy and requires further inspection, an official from CFIA will be called upon to evaluate your pet for an additional fee.
One thing that remains consistent, regardless of the type of animal, is that they all need to be transported humanely. While most existing regulations surrounding humane transportation are related to livestock such as cows and pigs, if a CBSA official deems that you are not transporting your pet safely and comfortably, they may deny entry. Additionally, if your pet is arriving by air, individual airlines may have different requirements for how to transport your pet and you should verify these requirements far in advance.
Additionally, in September, CFIA put a banned the importation of commercial dogs from a list of countries that are considered high-risk for dog rabies.


Our social objectives
Help greyhounds in need, rescuing them and organizing their adoption.
Work to change laws and to ensure better protection for all animals.
Educate and inform the public about how wonderful galgos are as family pets.
Promote solidarity, involve the public and encourage everyone to do their part to solve the problem of animal abuse in Spain.
SOS Galgos in action
1. Rescue retired greyhounds and other domestic pets from situations of commercial gain, sport or neglect, and care for them in a safe place.
2. Provide the necessary sanitary, welfare and veterinary assistance for dogs and other pets awaiting adoption.
3. Promote the adoption of dogs and other pets to qualified persons.
4. Provide ongoing support and education to owners of greyhounds and other pets.
5. Strive to make the public aware of the availability and suitability of greyhounds as pets and inform the general population of the abuse they suffer.
6. Increase public awareness of the needs of pets, and the importance of responsible ownership to promote animal welfare in general.
7. Promote the participation of people with physical or mental disabilities in the rehabilitation of galgos and in the promotion of their suitability as pets.
Promover charlas informativas y visitas periódicas a escuelas, centros hospitalarios, centros geriátricos y otros centros donde los galgos y otros animales de compañía puedan servir de modelo y ayuda para el bienestar de las personas.
8. Arrange informative talks and visits to schools, hospitals, nursing homes and places where galgos and other domestic pets can serve as models, or help in the recovery and welfare of people.


If you are thinking about getting a horse, it is important to know that they, like any other living thing, will need a great deal of care. Owning andcaring for horses is not as simple as turning them loose in a pasture. In fact, much of their care can be more involved and more time-consuming than the care of a smaller animal. There are great rewards to owning a horse, and making the purchase can be a happy decision, but it is important to understand what is involved in caring for a horse.
* Housing and exercise area. All your horses will need plenty of room to roam and graze a safe shelter to sleep in or to escape the weather in, constant fresh water and more. Make absolutely sure before you purchase a horse that you have the room and proper shelter for it. A horse cannot live in your backyard. They will need plenty of free space to roam. You will need to prepare the area with a source of fresh water and sturdy shelter or stable. You will also need to comb the area for dangerous debris, like pieces of metal that could injure your horse. And, you will also need to remove any poisonous plants like Hemlock. If you do not have room on your own property, you will need to rent a paddock, so you will need to do research to find the right place at the right price and location.
* Veterinarian and Farrier. You will need to find a good large animal vet who can come to your location and give the horse a physical. The animal will also need routine shots. You will want to find a vet that you feel comfortable with since you will need to be able to call them in the event that the horse falls ill. You will also need a farrier who can trim the horse’s hooves about every seven weeks (they will keep growing) and shoe the horse, removing any damaging rocks or debris.
* Food, play and more. You will need to make sure your horses get a balanced diet, mainly based on your veterinarian’s recommendation. Though they will graze, they will also need hay, oats or grains as a supplement. You will need to make sure you have the time to spend with your horse. They need attention just as any animal. And, finally, make sure you have proper equipment for their care: brushes, halters, leads, bridles and saddles.


All Paws Retreat is a Daycare and Boarding facility in Franklinton, Ohio. I started working with them last year doing Back to School Portraits of their pups. The photos were a hit.
Casie, the owner, has allowed me to spread my creative wings with her pups and after a few more sessions, we decided in January to sit down and plan our calendar of the year of sessions. We painstakingly planned out every date and theme.
Little did we know what the next couple of months would hold.
Two days prior to the Stay at Home order, Casie and her fiancé and I even had gone out and done their engagement photos.
So here we 2 months later and working with face masks, and gloves, and hand sanitizer everywhere. Our hands are dry and flaking from soap and alcohol, but we are back to work on a limited capacity.
I stepped into the daycare full of anxiety but loaded with pink backdrop and flowers galore.
We wanted to do SOMETHING special to honor the Moms in the lives of the dogs, and what better than pretty pink flowery and bow tie laden doggie?
I adored this session so much. It turned out dainty, and sweet and beautiful.
Bear with me as I update my site and portfolio pages for 2020!
I have lots of ideas and changes I’m making to my site, and I’m excited to work with you!
Why do I rescue?
I have always had rescue animals. I grew up with dogs that we saved from certain situations that were not safe or were not in the best housing conditions.
When I was 19, my first dog made her appearance to me as a 6-week old beagle puppy running down the street at 3am in downtown Dayton. I tried to find her owners or mom of her litter, but ultimately Mazey lived with me to the ripe old age of 15.
At 21, I adopted Lola. Lola as this fat round almost all black with floppy ears. The moment I met her, I knew she was my dog. She came home with me and Mazey. She was my dog-soulmate. She grew into this faithful dog, who did whatever I wanted happily. She was dramatic though. She hated car rides, which as an auto enthusiast, who loves road trips, was the bane. She would barf, and cry and whine… and eventually, cave into calmness.
She was brave though. She was happy. She wasn’t always the brightest. She lived to the very old age of 17. My life was forever changed by her.
Mazey and Lola made my life better. They were with me through thick and thin, and caused chaos and love. They were my rescues that started it all.
When Mazey passed away, Lola was very sad. They had been together since her whole life, and I knew I would want another dog. Fostering wasn’t in the plans for us, but I knew working with a rescue would be the best way for me to find our next dog, and thus began my next path as a photographer.
I have been working with PetPromise since 2013. I have photographed cats and dogs with them, as well as eventually fostering a couple of dogs.
How can I help your rescue?
My goal is to work with 501(3)c organizations who are fostering dogs in the Central Ohio area. My studio is in Franklinton, Ohio. I offer group sessions for multiple foster pets in a single day or one on one sessions with advanced scheduling.
Rescues should contact me directly, to discuss the needs that will benefit the animals in their rescue.
All Animals that enter my studio must be vaccinated, and be on flea and tick prevention.
Barb and David brought in Chase for his first Holiday photos. He’s grown so fast since August and his smile is infectious! Fergus and Henry of the #BrownDogSquad joined in for a few photos too!
Pam and Thurmans Fall Family Photos
Goodale Park, Columbus Ohio
Its always special when you get to photograph your family. Recently, one of my husbands Aunts contacted me about having family photos done for thier 50th Anniversary present. She wanted new photos of the grand-kids, and family photos of everyone. We decided on to do them in November. We couldn’t have asked for a better day. It was in the 60’s and the leaves were still on the trees.


Celebrity Pets – Pets are the better humans. A lot of celebrities are obsessed with their special pets as everyone else. So obsessed that some stars have even created social media accounts for them, which have gained big followings. They love to show the public their love for their pets. On Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, they post what they can, and many an animal friend has even been allowed onto the red carpet. In this article you will find the animals of the stars.
Cutest Celebrity Pets
The 10 cutest pets from the biggest stars like Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Kylie Jenner, Katy Perry and some more.
Celebrities show their super cute pets
You wonder which pets own the biggest stras in the world? Then you should not miss this video. Here you can see the most extraordinary and sweetest pets.
Q&A with Tom Holland and cute dogs
Puppies are the best. Tom Holland plays with the little puppies and meanwhile answers much sought-after fan questions.


A Room With A View
In Beavercreek, Ohio, in a pretty country setting, is nestled a home-away haven for cats called Exclusively Feline Boarding Kennel, owned and managed by Philip and Dolores Frederick. The guests are housed in a building adjacent to their home with roomy cages and plenty of floor/recreation/play area. The unique and distinctive features is that all cats are afforded a wide, cat's eye view of the outdoors through big and sunny windows.
Open year round, it is a lovely, peaceful and secure facility, and the furry felines are treated royally. The Frederick's care and concern for their own pets led them to the concept of a boarding kennel just for cats. Most kennels house not only cats, but dogs as well, and in most cases the cats hear dogs barking even if they are not in the same area. At this Kitty Camp, "no dogs are allowed." They also noted that most cat cages were small and without the most desired sunny window view that cats find so warm and pleasurable. All the cages here are very large with views on all sides. The guest list is kept to a number that allows for lots of personal attention and companionship so that kitty doesn't suffer from the anxiety of separation from family.
The Frederick's created Exclusively Feline Kennel just for the comfort and care of even the most discriminating and finicky guest.
- All cages are spacious and all have window views.
- Owners live on the same site as the Kennel so care is available around the clock.
- Condos available for one or more cats that may live in the same family.
- Large playroom with toys and cat trees for climbing, scratching, and jumping.
- Window seats for bird watching and napping in the sunshine.


Friday, 23 July 2010
This is Arkady, our about a year boy cat :). Most times he is to be found lying on his back with his paws in the air, doing a fantastic impression of a bunny rabbit.
Arkady came to us as a six month old kitten who had stumbled into our garden, not long after we moved in. The parental unit known as Mother heard him mewing outside in the rain, and so the family decided to investigate. We bribed him closer with bits of food, then Aunty Number 3 managed to get him inside, and he's been with us ever since, eating our food, using our chairs, consuming our attention.
As you can see, he is very adept at playing cute :)
I must note that 'Mister Pussycato' is a nickname invented by Aunty Number 3, and not of my own creation, as she will garrot me if I pretend intellectual ownership.


Except that when the puppy cries at night and you need some sleep, you can put a puppy in a crate in another room. And close the door. And put earplugs in your ears. And turn on a loud fan.
We named our new little guy Scout. We have had a very broad pet-naming scheme of choosing Southern names: Scarlet (O'Hara), Twinkle (a southern beauty queen and politician), Shiloh (a Civil War battlefield), and now Scout (from To Kill a Mockingbird - set in an Alabama town). He wears his name well and answers to it as well as he does any other word said in a sing-song tune.
For the first few days Scout has wanted to be right at my feet. Literally.
There are a few things I have learned this week about puppy ownership.
- House breaking a puppy is an exhausting job. You have to always be on your guard, trying to be the dog whisperer, trying to notice any signs that he might need to "go". Add in two or three rainy days and a day spent at the emergency room and....well, it is exhausting.
- The ER visit was because of a fainting spell Daryl had on Tuesday morning. He had been feeling bad with a slight fever and no energy, but quickly got much worse and passed out Tuesday morning. It took quite a while for him to come back around -- thus the trip to the hospital. People who love me know that I love Scout and quickly asked what they could do to help with him. They came to get him and let him have a field trip at their house all day. More than one person offered and I was so grateful. And Daryl is doing fine. The thing I learned about having a puppy is that when you add someone to your family, canine or human, your family loves them, too. Because they love you. That is just heartwarming.
- Scout has been very good at walking on the leash and I have taken him for several long walks. And a walk has never been so much fun. He runs, jumps, wipes out, gets low to run through the clover, splashes in the puddles, and laughs. I'm sure he is laughing!
I totally understand puppy love!


When people begin thinking of their estate plan, they often take into consideration their physical property, their financial accounts, and family members such as their spouse and children. But one thing that they often forget about is their beloved pets.
Failure to plan for the future care of your pets can leave them in a dire situation, especially if your family does not want to inherit your favorite furry friend. This could leave your pet alone and afraid in a shelter, or worse yet, euthanized. So, what are your options if you want to include Fluffy or Fido in your estate plan?
1. Leave Your Pet With a Family Member or Trusted Friend
This is likely the easiest option to ensure your pet’s well-being. It is simple to add a provision for your pet into your will. You can ensure that your pet will be well taken care of and even give your family or friends the necessary health information and care instructions. This will also give you peace of mind that your pet has a loving home if you die before they do.
2. Leave Your Pet to a Specific Individual or No-Kill Shelter Along with a Specified Amount of Money
What are you supposed to do if your family members or friends have concerns about taking care of your pet? Maybe they are worried about the financial commitment of taking care of an animal. If that is the case, you can offer a specific sum of money to be given to them that is meant to offset that cost. However, you cannot ensure that your pet’s care is exactly how the money will be used.
What if your family and friends cannot take your pet for other reasons? Sending your pet to a no-kill shelter can be a concern for the shelter, especially if your pet is older. However, if you include a donation to the shelter for their care, they will likely be able to provide a lifetime of care in exchange for the monetary donation.
3. Establish a Trust for Your Pet
When you think of pet trusts, you may picture someone leaving behind millions of dollars to their pet. However, you do not have to be wealthy to utilize a pet trust, and you can use one to set aside any amount of money that you feel would be needed to care for your pet. The benefit to this method is that the court can ensure that the trustee is using the money you have placed in the trust specifically for your pet’s care. After the death of your pet, the money remaining in the trust will be distributed to whoever you choose as the beneficiary.
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Whatever method you choose for the future care of your pet, be sure to share your plans with your estate planning attorney. While some attorneys may ask without prompting, if they do not, and you want to ensure the future well-being of Fluffy or Fido, be sure to bring it up yourself.
The skilled DuPage County estate planning attorneys at Momkus LLC can help you prepare for the future of your estate, and for the future of your pets as well. We have decades of experience helping our clients ensure that their final wishes are carried out in the manner of their choosing. Call us today at 630-434-0400 to schedule a consultation.


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A warning is being issued to pet owners in the Hazelwood Avenue, Brodrick Road, Willington Park Drive and Jordans Lane area of Eastbourne to keep a close eye on pets and to seek veterinary advice as a matter of urgency is they suspect their pets to have picked up poison.
The warning comes after a fox was rescued near Cedar Close yesterday (13th March 2012) with suspected poisoning.
Two ambulances and four rescuers from East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS) were involved in a difficult rescue to catch and secure a poorly fox found in Cedar Close.
"Initially we thought the fox might have been a road casualty, but the speed at which the fox went down hill, and the passing of digested blood and bleeding from around the gums and bruising which started to appear 3-5 hours after rescue we now suspect poisoning. X-rays were taken and a full veterinary assessment was undertaken and no obvious internal damage could be found which you would normally associate with internal bleeding and injuries from a road casualty. The fox was placed on intravenous fluids (a drip) and given Vitamin K1 plus other medication. We cannot be 100% sure it is poisoning but our veterinary advisors have come to the conclusion that it is the most likely cause" explain WRAS founder Trevor Weeks.
"Rat poison and other similar poisons are anti-coagulants, and cause bleeding and bruising. They are extremely hard to deal with and most wildlife cases are normally fatal as you don't get to the casualty at an early enough stage. We normally find with foxes that about 2-5 hours after rescue they start passing digested blood and start bruising and eventually bleeding from the gums and around the mouth, eye lids, ears, nasal cavity as well as from around the genitals and anus, and rapidly go down hill. This fox also had muscle tremors, had an uncoordinated gait during the rescue, fatigue, subnormal temperature, breathing difficulties, and more. Keeping them calm so they don’t move too much is important" said Kate Cuddis Assistant Manager at WRAS's Casualty Care Centre at Whitesmith.
"Sadly our rescued fox died overnight despite our best efforts. We hope that this fox dying may help prevent a local pet dog or cat from suffering. Our worry is that if a fox can pick up the poison then being in a residential area like this it could well be possible for dogs and cats to pick it up too through secondary poisoning by eating a poisoned mouse or rat. It is difficult to be 100% sure, but feel that the situation warrants a warning to local residents in the hope that no pets end up suffering" said Trevor.
Dog rat poison symptoms include:
- reject food
- saliva is mixed with blood
- internal bleeding from gums, lung
- external bleeding from nose (epistaxis), rectum (hematochezia)
- bright green stool which is caused by eating rat bait pellets
- bloody urine (hematuria) or stool (melena)
- blood coagulation
- uncoordinated gait
- muscle tremors
- inability to stand
- mild cough
- lung problems
- breathing difficulty
- mental depression
- extensive bruising
- hair loss
WRAS is urging any pet owners who have concerns to contact their veterinary practice and to seek advice. Suspected poisoning cases should be treated as an emergency and should not wait till morning use your local vets emergency number to seek help.
"WRAS is funded by donations and relies on the generosity of the public to ensure they can respond to emergencies like this. "Pets have insurance and owners to look after them, our wildlife doesn’t so please help support us so we can be there when they need us by making a donation today to help pay for veterinary medicine, treatment and care" said Trevor Weeks.
Anyone wanting to make a donation can donate online or send a donation to East Sussex WRAS, PO Box 2148, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 9DE.
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Ok, so you did the thing.
You established boundaries, rules, and structure in the home.
You’ve been consistent in training.
Your dog’s behavior has significantly increased, and all is well.🥳
Except for the fact that you kind of miss having your dog up on the couch with you.
You miss having them sleep in the bed and snuggle.
You are kind of tired of continually having them on their dog bed or in their crate.
So what can you do?
I tell my clients this all the time. My goal for my dogs is for them to live their lives seamlessly around mine. I want them to make good choices, understand certain behaviors have consequences, and in general, live a great life with them without always feeling like I need to watch over them.
So I tell my clients that they are ultimately in charge of their dogs life. You’re the one who decides the behaviors you like or don’t like and change the dog’s behavior accordingly.
If you see excellent behavior from your dog consistently over some time, start to allow more freedom.
Then monitor what happens.
Did allowing your dog back up onto the couch start to affect your relationship?
Ok, great! Now add in being allowed back up onto the bed.
When you added that, did you see any problem behaviors pop up again?
The great thing about your dog’s behavior is that you can increase or decrease all variables.
Once you have established a baseline, you’ll always know how to get back to it.
However, it’s much harder to pinpoint when problem behaviors arise if you’ve implemented boundaries, rules, and structure in the first place.
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A total of 27 doggos are seeking their forever homes at Voices for Animals’ (VFA) February adoption drive.
The Singapore group rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes retired breeding dogs.
All are full-grown dogs ranging from two to nine years old.
Here are some of the good boys and girls that will be featured in the drive.
Blurnana is an eight-year-old, long-haired mini dachschund.
She has some dental issues, but is sweet-natured, shy, and introverted.
Greenie is a seven to eight-year-old Cavalier King Charles.
He’s a very sweet boy but has some dental issues.
Kit Kit is a seven to eight-year-old poodle.
He’s a shy and adorable boy, but loves marking.
Cotton is a six to seven-year-old Bichon frise.
She has been debarked so she can’t really bark anymore. But she remains friendly and manja (clingy).
Tino is a six to seven-year-old Biewer terrier.
She has just one eye, and is very sweet and playful.
Gong Gong is a six to seven-year-old Pomeranian.
While unbearably cute, she does have a personality: “Noisy lol,” the adoption post quips.
Hannah is a six- to seven-year-old Shiba Inu.
She’s a very sweet girl who doesn’t let her bald hind legs get in the way of her running and jumping.
Wei Wei is a seven-year-old Shiba Inu.
She can be feisty towards other dogs, and hates having her nails trimmed (may bite during trimming).
Interested individuals are reminded that a dog comes with responsibilities: providing for their medical conditions (as some of them have), maintaining their daily expenses, and training them.
Think you have what it takes to provide a forever home for these good boys and girls? Check out the adoption drive posts here and here.
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The greatest thing since the tennis ball has finally arrived!
Daycare dogs are assigned to playgroups based on size and play style. Large indoor and outdoor play areas offer plenty of room to make new fur-friends, and human Pack Leaders provide constant supervision, safety, and love.
Why Dog Daycare?
Daycare gives your dog a chance to have fun with his four-legged pals while you’re off doing important human stuff. Well-socialized dogs are more likely to get along with other dogs and people, and you can feel comfortable taking them out or having company because you know they’ll behave.
Even the best dog can have an accident if you ask him to hold it for too long. As your dog ages, it may become difficult for him to wait for you to get home for his potty break. Puppies need more frequent breaks as well (see our Puppy Playschool page), while their tiny systems work up toward being able to hold it for longer periods of time. Arranging for daycare on those long workdays (plus the monster commutes) means you can save your road rage for another time, because you don’t have to be in a frenzy to get home and let the dog out to potty.
New puppy? Young puppies participate in Puppy Playschool from age 8 weeks to 16 weeks, where they receive extra supervision and special playgroups! Click here for rates and details!
Things to Know About Daycare:
— All dogs must be up to date on the following vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella. We also highly recommend vaccinating against canine influenza.
— Vaccinations must be administered by a licensed veterinarian and proof of vaccines must be provided prior to admittance to daycare.
— Dogs are required to be spayed or neutered past the age of 8 months to participate in daycare.
— We maintain a three strikes and you’re out rule for behavioral issues at daycare. Parents will be notified by pack leaders each time an incident occurs. Depending on the severity of the incident, we reserve the right to expel a dog from daycare at any time for behavior that is not appropriate for off-leash playgroups.
— Dogs are required to be up to date on flea and tick prevention. Flea/tick collars ARE allowed, however, they are considered a hazard and may get chewed off or damaged during the course of regular play. Hounds Hideaway is not responsible for replacing damaged or destroyed flea/tick collars.
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Are reservations required?
Only for your dog’s first visit (see next question about getting started). Once your dog is an established client, you can bring him in for daycare without a reservation.
How do I get my dog started in daycare?
Click here to complete our registration forms online! From there, you’re ready to schedule your dog’s first day of daycare with us. On their first day, we ask that you drop your dog off with us between 6:30 and 9am, and pick up between 2:30 and 6:30, so we have plenty of time to integrate him into playgroups at whatever pace he’s comfortable with. Profiles require one-on-one time with our human Pack Leaders, so reservations are required. New furry clients are accepted Monday through Thursday and spots are limited on each day to ensure your dog and his Pack Leader are not rushed in their introductions to all the new activity. We’ll spend time getting to know your dog, and will introduce him to our own pack dogs slowly throughout the day. Based on his play style and interactions with dogs, he’ll be integrated into playgroups that are most compatible with what he prefers. Keep in mind that dogs who show signs of aggression toward people or other guests will not be approved to participate in group play.
- What are the requirements for participating in dog daycare?
All dogs must be up to date on vaccinations for Rabies (1 or 3 year), Bordetella (every 6 months), and DHLPP. If your dog is nearing his due date for vaccines, please remember that Bordetella vaccines must be given at least 48 hours before arriving at Hounds’ Hideaway. The following are also required for dog daycare participants: – puppies must be at least 16 weeks old* (and have at least 3 rounds of boosters and a negative fecal exam) – *puppies age 8-16 weeks can participate in Puppy Playschool – click here for details. – dogs must be spayed or neutered by age 8 months – must be on flea/tick prevention and be flea-free upon arrival
- I just got a puppy. When can he start daycare?
Congrats! Call us to make arrangements. We offer a modified Puppy Program for little ones that are not quite old enough or ready to participate in regular daycare. Socialization is critical for your young puppy, and daycare is THE best way to start him off on the right paw!
- What is the policy for half days?
Due to the setup of our playgroups and lobby hours, half days are required to fall either during our morning hours (6:30a-11:30a) or our afternoon hours (2:30-6:30p).
- Do I need to bring food for my dog?
No. If your dog has a specific diet that requires him to eat more often or is a very young puppy, you may bring food from home and we are happy to feed your dog midday if requested.
- Why is my dog so tired after he comes to daycare?
Rest easy, this is totally normal. Starting dog daycare is like asking a human couch potato to hop up and run a 5k! Dogs at home are used to sleeping most of the day, but in daycare it’s all about mental and physical exercise. That said, if we notice that your dog seems to be overly tired during the day, he’ll get a nice nap break in a private suite to help him catch up. You’ll probably also notice your dog drinks a lot of water after a play day. The pups always have access to as much water as they like, but they play a lot during daycare and may still need to rehydrate more than usual.
- Are the dogs supervised when they play in groups?
Yes. Constantly. By a highly-trained-human.
- What are the pickup and drop-off hours for daycare?
Monday through Friday 6:30am-11:30am and 2:30pm-6:30pm, and Saturday 8am-5pm. The blacked out periods are set aside for the dogs’ nap time and human shift changes, and NO pickups and drop offs are allowed during these times. There is no daycare on Sundays, but we are open from 10-12 and 3-5 for boarding pick up and drop-offs.
- Are there any risks I need to be aware of before letting my dog play in dog daycare?
Yep. Most of the time, they are things that have nothing to do with us humans. A few examples: > Dogs playing together may nicely get carried away but still be poked or cut by a long nail or an accidental bite. > A playful puppy may get too far into another dog’s personal space, causing the older dog to snap back out of reaction (not aggression). > A pair of dogs might play chase and jump off a platform or toy and sprain an ankle.
- What are the requirements for participating in dog daycare?
READY TO JOIN THE PACK?
Click here to complete our New Client Registration Forms, and then you’re ready to schedule your dog’s first day! We ask that the dog be left with us for a Full Day on their first visit, in order to give us plenty of time to integrate them into the playgroups at whatever pace they are comfortable with. It is very important that this process not be rushed, so as to give your dog a great experience and first impression to pack play. This time also helps our Pack Leaders get to know your dog and determine which playgroups he will enjoy most. Think of it as a meet and greet! Advance bookings are required for the first day, and drop-offs are scheduled between 6:30am-9am Monday to Thursday. Once your dog is “in,” he can come anytime you like! Keep in mind that dogs who show aggression toward humans or other dogs will not be admitted to daycare. The safety of our people and your dogs are our highest priority!
After playing all day with friends, it’s likely your dog will be pretty worn out! If he goes home and crashes on the couch until the next day, don’t worry! Dogs normally sleep 18-20 hours a day, so even he isn’t actively playing at daycare the whole day, he’s still awake a lot more than he is at home, and being tired after all that stimulation is okay! Our pet parents like to say their dogs are “Hideawasted” and love to share pics of their pups in full hangover mode!


Most of the pet animals like cats, dogs, and more will wish to play more in outer space. Thus while playing in outer space like gardens, parks, and other places, the chance of getting infected by the germs is high. While getting infected because of the germs, your pet will feel itchy because of the rashes. Some kind of infection will make the skin red, hair loss, and more. Thus because of the allergies, your pet will feel uncomfortable and disturbed. Hence to reduce the itchiness and discomfort made by the allergy, you can use CBD oil. Because while applying the CBD oil to the skin of your pet, the infection level will reduce spontaneously. As CBD oil is having the ability to treat the allergies and infection occurred in the skin layer of pets because of the germs, you can make use of CBD oil as a remedy to cure skin problems. If your pet suffered from big health issues, then you have to consult with the veterinarian to find the best remedy to cure your pet’s health illness. But if your pet is suffering from an allergy then you can use CBD oil as a medicine to cure your pet’s suffering soon. You could not detect when your pet will suffer from infection and allergy. Hence it is better to buy GlowCBD products at a required level and in advance.
If your pet gets cured of the allergy while using CBD oil, then you can avoid visiting the veterinary hospital. If your pet won’t like to visit the veterinary hospital then you can buy GlowCBD products to make use of it during various situations as a medicine to cure your pet’s allergy, pain, stress, and furthermore health issues. As the CBD products are giving their support to take care of your pet well, you can use them as the best choice to cure a different kinds of suffering of your pet.


I have been away to Hokkaido for a while and did not get a chance to blog. Would like to take this opportunity to wish all a very happy and prosperous Chinese New Year , the year of Dog.
In the year of dog does not mean that one has to get a dog to enjoy good feng shui and good luck. Getting a dog is a long term commitment. A small breed dog can live up to 14 years of age and one that get a dog must be willing to spend time to train their dogs, play with them, walk them and take well care of their welfare and good health throughout their life time. Hence, please think carefully before you get one. If you are not ready for the commitment, you may want to consider buying some dog music box instead 🙂
Picture taken in a big Music Box Store in Hokkaido recently


Jamestown, N.Y. – From noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown (UUCJ) is having a community collection of items for the Pick of the Litter animal shelter in Falconer, New York.
High need items are clean, new or gently used towels, blankets (with no stuffing), and sheets. Other items needed are bleach, Milk Bones dog treats, cat litter, and paper towels. Cash donations are welcome as well.
UUCJ Social Justice Committee Chair Alyssa Raimondo-Swanson, who is organizing the collection, says, “The local community has been very generous when we have asked for donations of books, food items or school needs. We look forward to that same generosity for our four-legged friends!”
Pick of the Litter is a pet boarding, grooming, and Jamestown stray and adoption center. The no kill shelter is located in the former Humane Society building on the corner of Quaint Road and Elmwood Avenue in Falconer.
All strays picked up by the Jamestown police or dog warden are brought to Pick of the Litter. If you or someone you know has lost your dog in Jamestown, contact the shelter at 1805 E. Elmwood Avenue, Falconer, (716) 661-9707.
Pick of the Litter has as many as 360 or more dogs in a year. Approximately 60% are returned to their homes. After being held for 10 days, others are given rabies and distemper shots, spayed and neutered, and put up for adoption. They stay until they are adopted or fostered out or go to another stray center.
If you are interested in adopting or fostering a dog, you can stop in at Pick of the Litter any time 12 – 2 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m., seven days a week.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown is a progressive, liberal religious community serving the southern tier of Western New York and Warren County, Pa. The UUCJ’s mission is to support and celebrate each other, encourage spiritual and individual growth, and serve the wider community.
Photo caption: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown Social Justice Committee member Janet Forbes (left) and chair Alyssa Raimondo-Swanson look forward to receiving donations of supplies for the Pick of the Litter animal shelter in Falconer on Saturday, April 29, noon – 2 p.m. Items will be accepted at the entrance off the parking lot behind their building at 1255 Prendergast Avenue.


Seventeen North Dakota animal rescues and shelters have come together to host a unique, virtual fundraiser to help animals in need.
North Dakota Race for Rescues is a virtual “5K equivalent” “run/walk/bike/hike/kayak/swim/anything you want” event that can be completed at any time, in any place.
“Animal rescues and shelters in North Dakota work around the clock to save stray, abandoned, injured, and neglected pets,” said Kasey Breuer, Co-Founder of Animal Empowerment League. “On top of saving animals and finding them new homes, they work hard to raise enough money to keep their nonprofits running. North Dakota Race for Rescues is a joint effort to encourage everyone to help raise money for the many pets in need in our state – and just as important, raise awareness of the need for spaying/neutering, pet adoption, fostering, and volunteering.”
Registration is $30 per person and participants will earn a set of two stickers that will be mailed to them. Online registration is available at cdhs.ejoinme.org/NDR4R2022. No proof of time or distance is necessary. The event runs Sept. 4 through Sept. 24.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Adopt-A-Pet FM, Animal Empowerment League, Bakken Paws, Central Dakota Humane Society, Circle of Friends, Furry Friends Rockin’Rescue, Hairball Haven, Humane Society of Richland/Wilkin Counties, Kitty City, Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue, Meowsers Cat Rescue, Miles of Love Dog Rescue, Prairie to Peaks Animal Assistance Foundation, Purrtect Pound Pals, Raise the Woof, TLC-ND Animal Rescue, and Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue.
Rescues are located across North Dakota, in Dickinson, Minot, Bismarck-Mandan, Grand Forks, Fargo, Rolla, Devils Lake, Bottineau, Bowman, Berthold Stanley, and Wapheton.
“Every year in North Dakota many thousands of animals are saved off the streets and the fields, rescued from local Animal Impounds, and relinquished by owners. The animal rescue and shelter folks work very hard to keep up with the demand,” said Breuer. “If everyone who loves animals signs up to participate, it will go a long way toward helping all the organizations provide more relief from suffering for homeless animals and create more happy endings for pets and families.”
People can find information about the event on the Facebook page of any of the listed rescues. There is also a separate Facebook page just for the event – @NDRaceforRescues. For questions or more information about the event, contact Animal Empowerment League on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/aelrescue.


Ellie’s dad went through a lot of heartbreak in a short amount of time, forcing him to say goodbye to the two women he loved the most.
After losing his wife, he had to surrender his dog to the shelter.
The loss of his wife forced him to have to leave their home and move in with his daughter.
His daughter wouldn’t let him bring his three-year-old English coonhound Ellie with him.
So, he brought Ellie to Canine Haven Rescue.
It was an extremely difficult decision, but one that dad couldn’t avoid.
“We were contacted in June 2021 by our vet office to take Ellie,” Cara Seiler of Canine Haven Rescue Inc. told The Dodo. “Her owner was a client there, and he’d just lost his wife and had to move in with his daughter [who] didn’t allow him to bring Ellie.”
But, as if by fate, Ellie was never adopted. She was placed in a foster home where she remained for about a year and a half.
She had zero interest from adopters, which Seiler says is extremely rare.
“Her previous owner had kept in contact and even sent some toys and a jacket for her,” Seiler said. “Ellie is a very sweet and loving gal, so we have no idea why nobody ever applied to adopt her.”
Ellie’s dad would call and check up on his dog from time to time.
The last time he called, he had great news for both him and Ellie.
“When we told him she was still here you could hear tears in his voice,” Seiler said. “He then said he was moving in with his sister in South Carolina and she loved dogs and he could take Ellie if we would allow him to have her back. So, we arranged [for them] to meet at our vet office.”
Ellie’s reunion with her dad was caught on video and viewed on Facebook more than half a million times.
“There are no words to describe how this made us all feel,” Canine Haven Rescue wrote on their Facebook page.
The video shows Ellie in the vet’s office. She already looked a bit suspicious like she knew something was going on.
Dad called her name when he walked through the door, and Ellie came running.
She was wagging her tail as dad pet her, but when he broke down into tears, she started wagging it wildly and covering him with kisses.
The two couldn’t have been happier to see each other. Everyone in the office was very excited to see these two together again.
“She knew who he was the second he walked near the door,” Seiler said. “She was so excited to see her dad again.”
Many said that Ellie was meant to be reunited with her dad which is why she stayed in the shelter for so long.


Cassi Creek Dogs seem to have their own set of operational rules that vary from dog to dog and must be taught to them in puppy school.
Our previous dog, Shelly, had several games she seemed to have invented. The most unique behavior involved a toy frog, which she would throw into the pool. The frog would travel around as the filters pulled water. At some point defined only in a dog’s brain, she would trot around the pool and grab the frog. Then, she’d drop it into the pool for another circuit.
She also felt compelled to stick her head between fence pickets and metalwork.
Tova was compelled to bark incessantly for no apparent reason.
Loki, current resident dog, fights a never-ending battle with the squirrels over possession of the platform bird feeder. The squirrels are allowed to be on the deck floor, on the uprights and rails, and on the ground beneath the platform feeder. Loki will watch them and do nothing that threatens a squirrel. The minute one lays a paw on the feeder, she changes from guard to attack mode. She begins ,muttering and growling, goes to the door, and waits for us to open the door so that she can chase the rodents away and pursue them. It seems to require about four pursuit cycles before the squirrels give up for the morning or afternoon. Loki will play this game, with her own defined limits until she’s worn out or until the rodents give up for the day.
We’ve made attempts to modify her game. When she enters pursuit mode, she will leap after her targets. Only the need to choose between multiple targets running in multiple directions has kept her from catching one of them. If there are squirrels at the foot of the deck stairs, we can get her to the door but her game changes and she merely walks out to the stairs, looks at the running rodents and then at us before turning and reentering the house.
Dog rules seem never to be the same from dog to dog. Your dog’s rules may be as unique as ours.


You might have heard and read some great stories of serving people around. Here today we are sharing this heartwarming story of a woman in Turkey. She is a dentist by profession and she built a cat ladder that could help stray cats enter her home and get rid of the cold outside.
She told that she spotted many cats and animals straying in the area and they had no shelter to protect themselves from the intense cold weather. She built the ladder but was worried how her neighbours would think about her act. She used some flowers and it looked pretty amazing.
The response she received was pleasant. She doesn’t only build the ladder but also spends her free time with cats and dogs and takes care of them. Let’s share her words with you guys. She said, “I don’t wish any animal is hungry or thirsty, I just want them to be happy. This world is not just for people.”
Sebnem Ilhan from Turkey came up with this amazing solution for stray cats to help them get shelter.
This is the cat ladder that directly leads cats into her home and she loves caring them.


Three days ago it was Kenzo`s birthday. He is 11 now. Quite a respectable age for a big Rottweiler. Kenzo has always been looking much younger and I really hope to have him around for a few more years. It took me a while to write this post, but somehow tonight I realized what I needed to say. I was walking him and observed his innocence. He is a dog in many ways. He sniffs, he loves snow, he cries when he is left alone in an unfamiliar environment, he wants to fight with other male dogs, he is dominant, he pees on every tree, he does not understand why he should stop when he badly wants to go to great greting other dogs… He is a dog. Just a dog, some may say. For me, he is all I want to be. I am wondering why is so offensive to people to be called `a dog`. Dogs are wonderful creatures and my intimate belief is that they are God`s gift to people. They are here to teach us commitment, trust, love, honesty and courage. Have you ever looked in a dog`s eyes? For him, a human being is everything. Dogs don`t want to be like us, just to be around us. They don`t need us, we need them. They are just unconditionally offering their services and their souls. Can anyone refuse such an offer? Have you ever received such an offer from a human being?
Kenzo is not my dog, actually. He came to my life `by accident`, like all the good things of my life did. He is my ex-husband`s dog, but Kenzo slept by my side from the first night he came to our house. He knew we were meant for each other. He knew he was the dog I was looking for and the friend I was lucking. I have to words to express my gratitude for everything this dog did for me. If it wasn` t for him, I would have probably got into a dangerous nervous breakdown at some point. But he was there, making me laugh everyday, reminding me that it was time to go outside and meet people and other dogs, he was there for me. When I was sad, he came next to me and waited. Kenzo is not intruding in my personal life. He is noble and discreet. He just lets me know that he is there. When I was pregnant, Kenzo listened to the sounds of my womb and played with my son even before he was born. Now, Kenzo is Joachim’s big brother in any way. He corrects him without punishing him, he loves him and plays with him.Kenzo is not just a dog, Kenzo is a person. Not half-human, as people say about dogs, but a person. Kenzo is part of my family. He is my first born and also my master. I learnt a lot from him and I am grateful for every single day I can see him running happily in the snow- because Kenzo loves snow. If my sins are not paid already and I`ll have to come back in this world, I`d very much like to be a dog. I`d like to be Kenzo, because in my soul this is what I am: a Rottweiler. And Kenzo came to me to teach me the Rottweiler way in this world. Thank you for choosing me, Kenzo, and happy birthday to you!


Our pet-owning clients often include their pets in their family portraits - and we also create portraits of individual pets.
Dogs, cats and a parrot have all been immortalised by us in pictures.
As in all sessions, planning and pacing is the key to a successful session with your pet. Call us if you'd like to discuss the session and the ideal type of piece that will look well on your wall.
Our gallery shows some of our work mainly with beautiful dogs. We find that Box Float pieces with their simple, graphic styling, are very popular.


Our furry friends are important parts of our lives, and we know how important it can be to some couples to include their dogs in the wedding processions. But can this be tricky? Are there ways to prepare yourself and your guests for involving your dog in the ceremony or reception?
If you’re interested in including your dog, or any of your pets, on your special day, we may be able to help. If you’d like a few tips for including your furry friends in your wedding ceremony, let us offer a few suggestions. Don’t be afraid to tailor these tips to your personal needs!
Have Realistic Expectations
You must have realistic expectations of your pup during your ceremony, as they might be prone to social anxiety or otherwise acting up. If you know your dog won’t be happy around dozens of people, you may need to rethink how you can include them.
You might also want to consider that, even with extra training, some chaos may ensue. Dogs, and pets in general, can’t always communicate their feelings or needs as well as their human masters. Because of this, be sure to take any chaos in stride, and don’t take it personally.
In order to alleviate any stress on you and your furry friend, consider playing to their strengths. If they’re great at sitting or lying still, you may be able to pose your pup at the altar for the ceremony. Or, if your dog is an expert at coming when they’re told, consider having them act as a ring bearer or flower girl.
Include Your Pet in Wedding Photos
If you realize it would be best to avoid including your dog in the ceremony, a great alternative is to include them in your photos. This might mean taking them on a special photoshoot for your engagement, pre- or post-wedding, or anything else you can imagine.
This is also an excellent opportunity to put your furry friends into cute outfits, like a tux, dress, simple bow-tie, or flower crown. Whatever you decide, your pet will likely love just being included in your special event.
Get a Pet-Friendly Wedding Venue
Choosing to include your pup in your big day is something not lightly considered, as your wedding venue may need to be explicitly pet-friendly for them to be included. Because this is the case, make sure to search their website and your agreement contract, or give them a call to make sure your dog is invited. Or, if you haven’t chosen a venue yet, keep your furry friends in mind while making your final selection.
Communicate With Your Guests
If you’re planning on involving any of your pets in your ceremony or reception, it’s essential you let your guests know. After all, some of them may have fear or trauma related to dogs, or they may have allergies to certain animals. Because this is the case, it’s necessary to give them a heads up so they can ask any questions, request accommodations, or notify you they won’t be able to come.
In general, your guests would likely appreciate a heads-up. Are they allowed to bring their furry friends for a wedding day play date? Should they be on the lookout so they don’t accidentally trip over your furry friend’s little paws? A great way to keep everyone in the know is by including pictures of your pet on the invitation, as well as explicitly stating they’ll be present. You might also want to consider putting your pup on the signage.
Hire a Dog Sitter to Care for Your Pet During the Wedding
If you want to ensure your furry friends stay engaged and entertained, you may want to hire a pet sitter. This way, even if your hands are full and you’re tending to the guests, your pup will still feel safe and less anxious about their surroundings.
Have a Pet-Friendly Wedding at Windows on the Water in New Jersey
We at Windows on the Water know how important our pets and animals are to everyday life, so it makes sense that you might want to include your furry loved ones on your big day. If you’re looking for a beautiful, rustic, pet-friendly indoor or outdoor wedding venue, you can stop your search now.
In addition to being pet-friendly, we have lakes and many catering options for you and your guests to enjoy. If any of our venues sound like the right choice for your special day, please call us at (609) 208-9475 or complete our contact form for more details.


Breed: American Bulldog / Mixed
Description: This is Ambo, an adult American Bulldog mix. Ambo is a big boy who just loves people and wants to please so much! He is very food-motivated and attentive and so is really easy to train. Ambo would do best in an active home that has large breed experience. Does that sound like you, if so, p... Click for more information...
Breed: Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat)
Description: Baxter was picked up as a puppy by a good Samaritan that saw him being kicked on the streets by some neighborhood kids. He had a curable skin condition that required several weeks of treatments, so Azaya Ranch Sanctuary took him in to get him healthy. He has grown into a large, 65 pound, handsome bo... Click for more information...
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat)
Description: Bentley is a big, 80#, handsome Pitbull mix who loves everyone and really just wants a comfy couch to nap on in an air conditioned home. He has moderate exercise needs and lives for cuddles and belly rubs plus the occasional dip in the pond or kiddie pool (he loves the water). While here at the Sanc... Click for more information...
Breed: Shepherd / Border Collie / Mixed (medium coat)
Description: Brody is a beautiful, sweet, and active Shepherd/Kelpie (?) mix. He is approximately 2 years old and weighs 50 pounds. He is looking for a family that enjoys the outdoors, has a yard, and loves to hike and adventure. Brody loves toys and is very playful. He will often self-entertain in the yard by t... Click for more information...
Breed: Terrier / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat)
Description: Hattie came to us from Oakland Animal Services where she was dropped off as a stray. She was a favorite of one of the volunteers who reached out to Azaya to give her a chance. Hattie is a happy wiggly girl who loves people. She is athletic, energetic and incredibly smart. We aren't sure of her breed... Click for more information...


Thinking of having your dog carry the rings up the aisle? How about your best friend wearing this beautifully delicate ring bearer bow. Made with ivory silk and a lace trim, this bow encompasses a ribbon to attach the rings. £21.99
Why not add a beautiful wooden heart to your dog's attire for the big day?
Made with real wood and waxed cotton rope and engraved as shown.
Size 10cm x 10cm
Taking your dog to a Wedding? Why not include your best friend in the celebrations with this beautiful doggy corsage-style lead. Clasically beautiful with white roses and ivy leaves. £29.99


My husband and I and our 5 children love ACE Bulldogs!! Christina is a very kind and professional breeder and couldn't recommend her highly enough!! From our first interactions with her all the way until we brought our angel baby Seven home it was fantastic!! We got weekly updates on how Seven was doing which was fun to see! This was our first Bulldog experience and it was so important to me that she came from a healthy bloodline with great temperament and that is what we found with ACE Bulldogs!
Thanks so much for making our Bully dreams come true!!
Our family grew by one additional bulldog through the amazing help… assistance from Ace (Christina). Our experience with adopting bulldogs over the years spans five previous adoptions. The care and attention to you, your comfort and the well-being of the bulldog is felt the moment of the initial dialogue. Adoption of any bulldog is an addition to your family and Christina and her family have poured that same level of love and nurturing approach that the puppies are an extension of their entire family unit. Which can only assure that the pups are raised in a positive environment, the puppy is accustomed to kids of various age temperaments as well as other older parental and non-parental dogs. The experience of adopting a bulldog through Ace is not just first impressions or the joy that is received by having a new bulldog addition but rather the lifetime extension of your family to Christina and her family. It is obvious she pours her entire soul into mothering each dog by knowing every piece of their individual personality.
Having homed our “Bear” now, we can say that of all the six times now, this has been the most trusting experience of adopting a bulldog. Thank you Ace Bulldogs Chicago.
We loved working with Ace! Their dogs are very well taken care of and loved. They took the time to make sure we were a good home for Harley too. They check in regularly to make sure everything is going well. This was our first bulldog, so they also were responsive to questions about the breed after we got her home.


Love Dogs? Cats? Animals? Me too. Hate to see them mistreated? Yeah, same here.
That’s why I created my “life with bell” brand. The inspiration comes from my dog bell. My family and I love her so much and can’t imagine not having her around. This brand is for people who love their pets unconditionally and also want to do something about the number of stray hungry dogs and pets you see on the streets due to natural disasters that have been running amuck recently, people abusing them, and more. We need to help the shelters keep taking care of the animals who were fortunate to be found and to help stop the mistreatment we see going on all the time. I like to stress, that the best part of this brand (proud moment) is that for every purchase made, I will donate $1 from each purchase towards an animal shelter and pick a different animal shelter every month to donate to and will also start efforts to donate money to California to shelters and fireman who are working to contain these terrible wildfires that are destroying families.
That means every month, we all get to be part of helping animals in need across the country? How cool is that!
(Due to California wild fires, we will also donate proceeds to Red Cross)
Want a custom-made phone case or T-shirt? Send me a picture of your furbaby and I’ll get it done. Don’t have a pet but just think they’re cute? we have a case or shirt for you too! They come in different colors and sizes ranging from small to 2xl.
click to purchase yours today and relive a memory forever!


This two-week distance learning City & Guilds qualification is supported by the Pet Industry Federation with the aim of standardising pet-sitting practices within the industry. Tailored to work around your busy lifestyle, it provides you with the flexibility to enrol anytime throughout the year.
You will need to complete 8 hours online learning after which you will attend a 4 hour practical assessment session within the animal centre at our Lackham land-based campus
This qualification is ideal if you are looking to either:
- Start up a Pet- sitting business
- Train existing staff and/or franchisees’
- Continued Professional Development (CPD)
- Adding accreditation to existing business and pet sitting practitioners within the animal industry
- Looking to refresh their current theoretical and practical skills or to enhance their CV
If you are looking for a career within the animal care industry, then this qualification is aimed at you. Working with animals is extremely rewarding, but it can require long hours, with dedication and enthusiasm for the role. This qualification is suitable if you are 16 years old or over.
You will gain the practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a pet sitter. Pet sitting can involve looking after a wide range of animals to include cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs, through exotics, pet pigs, chickens, sheep or goats, for example. You could also progress to further learning and training in this area.


Pet-Friendly Senior Living in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
To ensure your ultimate comfort in your new home, The Village on 5th is happy to allow both cats and dogs. Animals truly make the best companions and we want you to live well in your pet-friendly apartment in Rancho Cucamonga, California. To ensure your dog gets her exercise, our lush community grounds offer an on-site dog park. It’s the perfect place for your dog to work out her excess energy and meet the neighbors. On the weekend, you can get outside to check out the hiking trails at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park together.
- Cats & Dogs Welcome
- Up To Two Pets Per Household
- $500 Pet Deposit Per Pet
- $50 Monthly Pet Rent Per Pet
- Some Breed Restrictions Apply
For more information about our amenities and pet policy, give us a call at The Village on 5th.


The veterinary team at Mercy Pet Clinic lives to help animals in need. We all have a soft spot in our hearts for dogs and cats and would like to lend a helping hand to local animal shelters and rescues by donating a total of $6,000 in service credit to our clinic.
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Participating in the Paws and Effect contest is so easy.
Plus, your vote will enable us to help local shelters and rescue facilities care for pets in need!
Like the Mercy Pet Clinic Facebook page.
Fill out all required fields on the entry form.
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....here she is!
Sheba, our Great Dane.
I have to say that she lives up to the Dane's nickname of the Gentle Giant.
Besides long walks on the beach and candle light dinners, she love to tea party and play dress up with the bitty one.
She will sit still to have her nails painted by the older girl.
....she loves to jump on the trampoline with the boy.
I think the pics of her on the trampoline with the boy are on my phone though.
Gives her a good vantage point to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse with the bitty one.
She has been known to gallop through the house and loves to have people come to visit.
So there she is, my "baby".
She also likes to tease Dad cause she is taller than him when she stands on his shoulders.