Do you mind if I rant a little bit?
Why does October have so many cool things to celebrate or blog about? And why are some of them even on the same day? Adopt a Dog, Adopt a Shelter Dog, Pet Obesity Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dog-gone it, National Pit Bull Awareness Day and National Mule Day are the same exact day. Shoot. There are others. Why couldn't they all be spread out better over the year.
This week I reached my quota of horrible animal stories. I'd just read (skimmed) the news story about another brutal crime of cruelty towards a dog and another story about the Georgia animal shelter break in (asshats turned dogs loose and made them fight), when I had an email from a friend involved in rescue in NY with another gruesome tale of cruelty. Some days I think I just can't take any more. You, too?
Okay, this isn't really a rant. You know how you hear over and over again that Labs will eat anything? Not Rudy. A couple of days ago I finally got around to adding my dogs to Pets Move and I felt strange as I put in Rudy's weight: 104. Doesn't that just plain sound fat for a Lab? Well, Rudy is NOT fat! However, I have a feeling that as Rosie moves from puppy to dog... she'll be needing to join doggie weight watchers. [And I want you to know, per our vet, Rudy is in tip top health!]
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| Rudy... fat? Not. |
Feral Cat Song - Dog Song Saturday
I'm a feral cat feeder. If you are, too, don't miss the lyrics to this song! Many thanks to Beth for the reminder of the Mean Kitty Song. I featured it a few years ago on Dog Song Saturday. Thanks also to Ann for the link to this very creative cat themed song and video!
Adopt Lilith a Pit Bull Dog in Missouri
Lilith is my most recent adoptable dog feature. You know, I love the adoption updates so many of the Tuesdays Tails blog hop bloggers post. Unfortunately, nearly all of the dogs I feature are from "kill" shelters. I've learned the hard way to not do follow up. Follow up usually results in sleepless nights, terrible dreams, and increased temptation to become one of those terribly misguided hoarders.
Herbsmith Freeze Dried Dog Treats Review
I'm increasing intrigued with freeze dried dog food and treats. My pack loves these, plus we've been using Orijen's freeze dried dog food as a topper on their food. Finally, Rudy is excited about food.
My Shelter Dogs - Wordless Wednesday
Loved all the great comments and compliments about Jeffie and Rosie. They're just the latest shelter dogs in my life. Beginning with Bennie, my first dog after I left home; Sherman, and Spanky. The others weren't lucky enough to have managed to get themselves to a shelter, but were lucky enough to have been rescued by me :-)
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| Jeffie and Rosie |
Adopt a Shelter Dog - Favorite Videos
If you missed this post, fetch it! Honestly, these are great videos promoting adoption. And they are upbeat!!
And finally... thanks to everyone who's been leaving such fabulous comments on my jewelry posts. I truly read and appreciate every single one!
