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Showing posts with label halloween. Show all posts
Showing posts with label halloween. Show all posts
Monday, October 31, 2016
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Tucker, the Dog Who Played with Ghosts - A Halloween #ThrowbackThursday
Lately I've been re-visiting some of my old blog posts for Throwback Thursday. Today's tale is about Tucker, the original Talking Dogs blogger and it is pretty perfect for Halloween.
Without further ado, here's A Talking Dogs Ghost Story, originally published for the Monday Mischief blog hop on October 26, 2014.
When another pet blogger put out a call for spooky pet ghost stories, it reminded me of Tucker's story. Though not really scary, it certainly adds some Halloween flavor!
You may remember Tucker as the original Talking Dog. Though he lived here in Missouri, he spent most of his life with us in southside Virginia.
We spent a few years restoring a 256 year old three story plantation manor house there, then enjoyed it for quite awhile. Including visits from former residents. Very old former residents.
We had been there about a year when we realized we weren't always alone. When "they" were visiting, we'd be in the kitchen (first floor). Usually it began with the faint whiff of pipe tobacco odor. Then we could very faintly hear music (flute or recorder) and it was Colonial era music. Sometimes we could hear voices, clinking of glassware, all very soft in tone. All of this was coming from the original dining room (right above where we were.)
When these incidents began, Tucker would become quite excited and race up the stairs. He might pause on the second floor for a bit, but would then madly skitter up the next flight of stairs to the third floor. Always to the large room that was the children's bedroom in Colonial times.
We could then hear him racing around and playing. The times we followed him, we'd find him happy as can be.
There was never, ever an evil feeling or vibe about any of this. It never felt threatening in any way. I always liked to think the former residents of our home liked what we were doing to their house. They obviously liked Tucker and the feeling was mutual.
Without further ado, here's A Talking Dogs Ghost Story, originally published for the Monday Mischief blog hop on October 26, 2014.
When another pet blogger put out a call for spooky pet ghost stories, it reminded me of Tucker's story. Though not really scary, it certainly adds some Halloween flavor!
You may remember Tucker as the original Talking Dog. Though he lived here in Missouri, he spent most of his life with us in southside Virginia.
We spent a few years restoring a 256 year old three story plantation manor house there, then enjoyed it for quite awhile. Including visits from former residents. Very old former residents.
We had been there about a year when we realized we weren't always alone. When "they" were visiting, we'd be in the kitchen (first floor). Usually it began with the faint whiff of pipe tobacco odor. Then we could very faintly hear music (flute or recorder) and it was Colonial era music. Sometimes we could hear voices, clinking of glassware, all very soft in tone. All of this was coming from the original dining room (right above where we were.)
When these incidents began, Tucker would become quite excited and race up the stairs. He might pause on the second floor for a bit, but would then madly skitter up the next flight of stairs to the third floor. Always to the large room that was the children's bedroom in Colonial times.
We could then hear him racing around and playing. The times we followed him, we'd find him happy as can be.
There was never, ever an evil feeling or vibe about any of this. It never felt threatening in any way. I always liked to think the former residents of our home liked what we were doing to their house. They obviously liked Tucker and the feeling was mutual.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Halloween Treat for Dogs | Music Download
No tricks! Just a treat!
Yesterday we profiled the Laurel Canyon Animal Company and their barking good music for dogs and animal lovers. Read more here...
What's your treat?!
A free download of Squeaky Deaky!
This is a song written especially for dogs and I can tell you Rudy and Jeffie love it! It's on Laurel Canyon Animal Company's new CD It's All Right If My Dog Sleeps On the Bed All Night With Me.
Just scroll to the bottom of the Tracks list
and get your free download of Squeaky Deaky
courtesy of Skip Haynes and Laurel Canyon Animal Company!
courtesy of Skip Haynes and Laurel Canyon Animal Company!
Happy Halloween from all of us at Talking Dogs
Monday, October 29, 2012
Pet Safety on Halloween
1. No tricks, no treats: That bowl of candy is for trick-or-treaters, not for Scruffy and Fluffy. Chocolate in all forms—especially dark or baking chocolate—can be very dangerous for dogs and cats. Candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can also cause problems. If you do suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
2. Popular Halloween plants such as pumpkins and decorative corn are considered to be relatively nontoxic, but they can produce stomach upset in pets who nibble on them.
3. Wires and cords from electric lights and other decorations should be kept out of reach of your pets. If chewed, your pet might suffer cuts or burns, or receive a possibly life-threatening electrical shock.
4. A carved pumpkin certainly is festive, but do exercise caution if you choose to add a candle. Pets can easily knock a lit pumpkin over and cause a fire. Curious kittens especially run the risk of getting burned or singed by candle flames.
5. Dress-up can be a big mess-up for some pets. Please don't put your dog or cat in a costume UNLESS you know he or she loves it (yup, a few pets are real hams!). For pets who prefer their “birthday suits,” however, wearing a costume may cause undue stress.
6. If you do dress up your pet, make sure the costume isn't annoying or unsafe. It should not constrict the animal's movement or hearing, or impede his ability to breathe, bark or meow. Also, be sure to try on costumes before the big night. If your pet seems distressed, allergic or shows abnormal behavior, consider letting him go au naturale or donning a festive bandana.
7. Take a closer look at your pet’s costume and make sure it does not have small, dangling or easily chewed-off pieces that he could choke on. Also, ill-fitting outfits can get twisted on external objects or your pet, leading to injury.
8. All but the most social dogs and cats should be kept in a separate room away from the front door during peak trick-or-treating hours. Too many strangers can be scary and stressful for pets.
9. When opening the door for trick-or-treaters, take care that your cat or dog doesn't dart outside.
10. IDs, please! Always make sure your dog or cat has proper identification. If for any reason your pet escapes and becomes lost, a collar and tags and/or a microchip can be a lifesaver, increasing the chances that he or she will be returned to you
Monday, October 31, 2011
Happy Halloween from For Love of a Dog
May you avoid all goblin tricks
& find only treats!
Happy Halloween!
from all of us at
For Love of a Dog
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Happy Halloween from For Love of a Dog Jewelry
All of us at For Love of a Dog Jewelry wish you a fun filled Halloween holiday!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Dog Song: Dog Beach Boogie
It's Saturday, so it must be time for a dog song. Most of us at For Love of a Dog Jewelry would like to be with these folks at the beach! (Well, Tucker really hates water, so him not so much.) This will get your blood pumping and might be a bit of a relief from all the Halloween doings. Grab a dog. Stay. We left out "sit" because we think you may want to do some dancing with your dog to this one.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Tips for Halloween Pet Safety
The Humane Society of the United States offers these tips to keep pets from gettng spooked on Halloween. The best place for pets on this occasion is a safe, quiet spot, well out of the way of the activities, says The HSUS. To help people keep pets safe and happy on Halloween, The HSUS recommends taking the following precautions:
* Keep pets safely inside; away from trick-or-treaters and other Halloween activities.
* Cats, black ones in particular, often fall victim to pranksters. Keep cats safely indoors. Visit: humanesociety.org/safecats for more information.
* Make certain that all pets are wearing collars with ID tags. Frequently open doors provide perfect opportunities for escape, despite an owner's best efforts.
* Keep candy out of your pet's reach. Candy can be harmful to pets and chocolate is toxic to dogs, cats and ferrets.
* Decorations should be kept away from pets. Candle flames can potentially set fire to a pet's fur. Dangling decorations should be kept in high places to avoid pet entanglement, choking and other potentially life-threatening hazards.
* The only costume most pets want to wear is their own furry birthday suit. Costumes and masks can increase their risk of injury by causing them to feel confined and restricting movement.
* If trick-or-treating is the name of your game, leave the family dog at home. Dogs can be difficult to control amidst all the commotion. A lost pet or dog bite will quickly end your Halloween fun.
* Use fake cobwebs sparingly outdoors on your trees and bushes. These may adversely affect both pets and wildlife. Small birds are especially vulnerable and can easily become entangled in the webbing.
Let's have a fun and safe Halloween!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Dog Trot-A-Thon Halloween Costume Contest
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| Jake |
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Highway 13 Public Use Area (Port of Kimberling) Near Reeds Spring, Missouri
Trot starts at 11:00, (registration at 10:30)
Lunch served at 12:00
Costume Contest starts at 1:00
(registration at 12:30)
Entry fee for Costume Contest $10.00, 1st dog
aditional dogs - $5.00 each
Sponsorship (pledges) are entry for trot-a-thon.
Howl'Oween Costume Contest - All contestants will be judged in 5 categories: Cutest, Funniest, Most Original, Most Halloweenish, Pet / Person Look-Alike. There will be one overall points winner. Put on your thinking cap for that winning costume!
For more information or a "Trot" package please contact the Humane Society of the Branson Tri Lakes Area.
This howling good dog event is a benefit for the Humane Society of the Branson Tri Lakes Area in Reeds Springs, MO.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Doggie Trick or Treat At Hawthorne Plaza, Kansas City Area
Saturday October 30th, 2‐4pm
Hawthorne Plaza, SW corner of 119th and Roe Ave
Wag your tail on over for a Doggy Trick or Treat and the Pet Costume Contest. Begin your parade at Hawthorne Animal Hospital where you can pick up your treat bag and enter the costume contest. Walk your pet around to the participating merchants to receive a treat for your pet. (Candy for the two legged kids, too) Wayside Waifs Mobile Van will be there, too.
Costumes encouraged. Leashes required. Rain or shine event.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Halloween Howl Fest for Dogs and Stray Rescue in St Louis Missouri
Stray Rescue of Saint Louis
Second Annual Howl Fest
Saturday, October 14, 2010
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Creve Coeur Lake House, 2160 Creve Coeur Mill Rd, St Louis, MO
Rain or full moon event!
Grab your dog and have some Halloween fun in St Louis. Enjoy a variety of food and drink. Find a new best friend for you or your dog. Costume contests for best dressed pet / guardian, scariest and more. Barking good prizes will be awarded by local celebrity judges. Silent auction, raffles. Don't miss this howling good event that benefits Stray Rescue of Saint Louis. Dogs attending must be well socialized, up to date on vaccinations and on a leash.
Second Annual Howl Fest
Saturday, October 14, 2010
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Creve Coeur Lake House, 2160 Creve Coeur Mill Rd, St Louis, MO
Rain or full moon event!
Grab your dog and have some Halloween fun in St Louis. Enjoy a variety of food and drink. Find a new best friend for you or your dog. Costume contests for best dressed pet / guardian, scariest and more. Barking good prizes will be awarded by local celebrity judges. Silent auction, raffles. Don't miss this howling good event that benefits Stray Rescue of Saint Louis. Dogs attending must be well socialized, up to date on vaccinations and on a leash.
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