I really like the checklist in this item. Sometimes, without thinking, we put our dogs at risk. Losing a dog would be one of the most heartbreaking things that any of us experience – let’s re-think our habits before it is too late.
Kathleen Crisley, specialist in dog massage, rehabilitation and nutrition/food therapy, Canine Catering Ltd, Christchurch, New Zealand
I’m often brought to tears by stories of lost dogs that have been found.
Just this past weekend, a ten-year-old dog was found after being lost and out on her own for several days in frigid temps. As I read her owner’s teary and thankful response to all those who helped her get her dog back, I wept.
I remember the powerful waves of emotion that swept over me when I finally had Cupcake back in my arms again – relief, gratitude, and extreme happiness. Even though it has been three years since Cupcake went missing, I have never forgotten those twelve days she was gone. I have only to read another lost dog story or see another missing dog posting, to feel all the fear, worry and sadness all over again.
Losing a dog (no matter how long) changes you. It makes you more cautious, and more attentive. It also makes you less likely…
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Your mother asks you what she can get you for your birthday and you answer…
‘Something for the dog’
Kathleen Crisley, specialist in dog massage, rehabilitation and nutrition/food therapy, Canine Catering Ltd, Christchurch, New Zealand
This is a great idea for multi-dog households. Every fur baby needs one on one time!
Adventures at Run A Muck Ranch
Recently, we instituted mandatory Something Special Days. Once a week, each dog is to be separated from The Hoard for 100% attention. No cell phone, no distractions, just 100% attention focused on one dog.
Today was Sarah’s Something Special Day.
As an added bonus, she had both Crabby and me there to share it with her.
Does this look like a happy girl to you?
The Westminster Kennel Club will allow two new breeds to compete this year: the Coton De Tulear and the Wirehaired Vizsla.
Sometimes referred to as a ‘Bichon-type’ dog, the Coton De Tulear is known for its cottony coat. The long topcoat covers the forelegs. The breed belongs to the Non-Sporting Group.
A Coton De Tulear, photo by Wikipedia
The Wirehaired Vizsla is a member of the Sporting Group and is known for its energetic and active lifestyle. A breed requiring mental stimulation daily, it is an excellent hunting dog with origins in Hungary.
Three Wirehaired Vizlas: Harry, Vincent and Poppy (photo courtesy of DogBreedInfo.com)
The Westminster Dog Show begins on Saturday, 14 February 2015.
Leighton Buzzard is a village in Bedfordshire (UK). It’s home to Callie, a Chocolate Labrador with flying credentials.
As an official member of air crew, Callie’s identification card helps her to clear airport security. The card was issued by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
At the age of 3 months, her owner Graham Mountford first took Callie in the his Cessna. He said, “We first tried her in the plane when she was a few months old, just taxiing around the airfield, and she seemed to love it.”
Callie is now over 3 years old and has more than 250 hours of flying experience. Her favorite trips are to beaches where she can run and play.
Callie tends to sleep on the plane, but apparently gets excited during take offs and landings
An AOPA spokeswoman said “She is the only dog we’ve issued with a card, and it’s going to be renewed.”
Source: BBC News
The Wellington Infantry Battalion sailed off to war in October 2014 with their mascot, Paddy, on board.
There was an order prohibiting pets but it was successfully argued that Paddy, an Irish Terrier, was a pre-war official mascot and therefore should be allowed to travel with the regiment. Paddy belonged to Sergeant-Major Beaumont Woodhead, a professional soldier who was Company Sergeant Major of ‘A’ Company.
Photo courtesy of National Army Museum
Paddy served on the battlefields of Egypt, Gallipoli, France, Belgium and Germany, eventually being promoted to the rank of Scout Sergeant- Major.
Paddy’s name plate reading ‘Paddy 7th Regiment Wanganui’ is on display at the National Army Museum in Waiouru, New Zealand
Source: National Army Museum
“If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that certain dogs I have known will go to heaven, and very, very few persons.”
– James Thurber, cartoonist (1894 – 1961)
Since Izzy is a Greyhound, a breed that likes to ‘nip’ at each other when racing, I put a muzzle on her when she goes to the dog park – just in case she gets too excited or playful with other dogs.
Since Izzy loves to chase the tennis ball, she’s developed a new game – nose soccer. You can only play this when wearing a muzzle, since you bounce the ball off your muzzle…
Kathleen Crisley, specialist in dog massage, rehabilitation and nutrition/food therapy, Canine Catering Ltd, Christchurch, New Zealand
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I, like many women, love chocolate and the Swiss are known for it. However, some Swiss nationals, particularly farmers, regularly eat dog and cat as a meat source.
The advocacy group SOS Chats Noiragigue is leading a campaign to ban the consumption of cats and dogs with a petition to parliament. As of late November 2014, 18,000 signatures had been gathered including that of famous actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot.
Actress Brigitte Bardot is just one signatory on a petition to outlaw the consumption of dog and cat meat in Switzerland
Dog meat is primarily used in sausages.
In Switzerland, a proposal needs 100,000 signatures out of a total population of around 8 million for a national referendum to be held on the issue.
With the power of the internet, animal lovers from around the globe can sign a petition to help add weight to this cause. The Force Change petition is here.
Kathleen Crisley, specialist in dog massage, rehabilitation and nutrition/food therapy, Canine Catering Ltd, Christchurch, New Zealand
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