Once when I had remarked on the affection quite often found between cat and dog, my friend replied, ‘Yes. But I bet no dog would ever confess it to the other dogs.’
– C.S. Lewis
It’s a big holiday weekend in the United States since Monday is Memorial Day.
As spring turns into summer, more people are outside entertaining and using the barbeque. Here are some dog-inspired cocktails that you might like to make for your next party…
Bloodhound Cocktail
1/3 cup Gin
1/3 cup French Vermouth
1/3 cup Italian Vermouth
2 or 3 Strawberries
Salty Chihuahua
Coarse salt, (optional) – wet rim of 4 glasses and dip in salt
4 ounces tequila, divided
2 ounces orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau, divided
3 cups grapefruit juice, divided
Mix the tequila, liqueur and grapefruit choose in each glass and then add a grapefruit slice for garnish
The Greyhound
2 oz vodka
4 oz grapefruit juice
Mix and then add a lemon or lime wedge for garnish
The Great Dane
2 oz. gin
1 oz. cherry brandy
1/2 oz. dry vermouth
1 tsp. kirsch
Mix and garnish with a lemon peel
The Regal Beagle
1/3 shot Canadian whiskey
1/3 shot peach schnapps
1/3 shot sweet and sour mix
Mix over ice and pour into a shot glass
There are probably other cocktail recipes with dog-inspired themes. If you know of others, why not add a comment with your favourite?
It’s Mother’s Day and we shouldn’t forget that many of our dogs have been mums too (whether planned or unplanned).
In my case, Daisy has been a mum – it happened before I adopted her. Although I don’t know any of her puppies, I think it is fitting that we celebrate her motherhood status, particularly as she is a senior dog of almost 13.
Happy Mother’s Day Daisy! Your Mum loves you!!!
Posted in Dogs, dogs and holidays
Tagged animals, dogs, Mother's Day, motherhood, unplanned pregnancy
When this happens at our house, I say ‘There will be no kisses for the rest of the day!’
I’m generally not in support of dressing up dogs in costumes…but take a closer look at this one…
Happy Easter!
I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
“It’s me, I haven’t left you, I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here.”
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I’m not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said ” it’s me.”
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It’s possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, “I never went away.”
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew…
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over… I smile and watch you yawning
and say “good-night, God bless, I’ll see you in the morning.”
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I’ll rush across to greet you and we’ll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out…then come home to be with me…
Source: Unknown (I found this in my old email files and it is so appropriate to all of us who have loved and lost a dog)
Posted in dog quotes, dogs and mourning
Tagged animals, Do not cry, dogs, grief, I am with you
A thought for your weekend as you come home after work on a Friday. (I feel this way every day that I come home to Daisy)
A little bit of history in this post. Did you know that the dog had a key role in the development of blood transfusion technology in humans?
Unfortunately, this is a story of animal experimentation.
In the early 1600s, an English physician named William Harvey explored the circulatory system and declared that ‘blood must continuously circulate.’ For the next 50 years, more work was done to understand the circulatory system. Dogs were unfortunately chosen for animal experimentation and they were injected intravenously with a range of fluids including opium, wine and ale.
In 1665, English physician Richard Lower drained the blood out of a dog almost to the point where it had no blood volume left and was on the verge of death. He then took a larger dog and replaced the blood supply. (Poor dogs)
If you are really interested in the topic of human blood donation, this Science Show video on YouTube explains the whole history of human blood donation…
Posted in animal welfare, Dogs, research
Tagged animal experimentation, blood transfusion, blood transfusions, dogs, research, science, science show, william harvey, YouTube
Happy Valentine’s Day! Have you hugged your dog today? If not, now would be a good time.
And good luck to all animals up for adoption this weekend at My Furry Valentine 2013, an adoption event across Greater Cincinnati.
Posted in dogs and holidays
Tagged adoption, Cincinnati, dogs, hug, My furry valentine, Valentine's Day
If Daisy was a commercial airline, she’d happily report a 100% on time percentage for flight arrivals and departures. But Daisy isn’t an airline, she’s my adored dog who doesn’t understand public holidays.
Today is Waitangi Day in New Zealand and many people would have taken the opportunity to sleep in for a while. Not me.
Daisy arrived at my bedside at 6:30 am to remind me that it was time for breakfast. I fed her and then tried to go back to sleep. At 7:00 am she was back – what are you doing in bed?! It’s time for walkkies!
Daisy reminds me that it is 7:00 am and time for walkkies
Dogs have a remarkable grasp of time and routine. I think it is essential for dog owners to establish a good routine for their dog, because it gives the dog security and a sense of well-being – they know their needs will be taken care of.
I just wish we could establish a Plan B routine – for public holidays….
Tagged dogs, on time percenttage, routine, time, well-being
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