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7.26.13 Follow Up Friday: Pools, Windows, and Happiness

Today is Follow-up Friday hosted by Jodi from Heart Like A Dog.  This is where we review the week behind so that we can launch into the week ahead (or something like that).

We are busier now then we ever were when Mom was working full-time.  How can that be?  So many things going on.  Caturday  we were thinking about Cuddles.  She only liked V and was a real one person cat.  But, for V she was a cuddler.  We don’t have any cuddle cats now. 😦

Black and White Sunday was a sad sight of the dogs wishing for a swim in the pool. So I went and bought them one, which they snubbed immediately.  No!  They only want to swim in the big pool with the humans.  They can’t come in for multiple reasons, but the biggest being that we have a liner that would tear from their claws. Liner pools are delicate that way.  Plus, I really don’t want all that hair in the filter.

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On left – dog pool; On right – my pool

Monday’s Mischief was a gazillion butterflies on our Butterfly bushes.  We love to watch them dance and play.  Luckily I had already scheduled that post because we got hit with a lightning strike on Sunday night which knocked out the TV, phone, and internet.  We were out of service until Tuesday afternoon, which is why I missed the usual Tuesday’s Tail Blog Hop. But Noel did manage to post a notice from my Smartphone (that social cat). All the kids, and me, were freaking because we have become so dependent on our electronics.  Humbling to have to do something else besides social media or TV for a few evenings.

Baby Stella was hiding in K8’s window on Wordless Wednesday.  She just loves K8 and windows and hiding.  MOL.

And then finally on Thankful Thursday, I was jubalant in finding out that Sofie’s rash was not scabbies, as I feared, but a skin bacteria, due to chubby skin folds staying wet too long and growing bad stuff.  I can deal with that!  Now I am going to collapse by the pool until further notice (and get those dogs swimming).

Happy Sofie home from vet with her fav toy

Happy Sofie home from vet with her favorite toy

That’s it for the week. Thanks for playing along with us.  Check out the hop below and you can go play with others.

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

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Follow Up Friday is part of the blog hop hosted by Heart Like A Dog.

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Posted by on July 26, 2013 in Cats, Dogs

 

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Thursday’s Sad Sack

 
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Posted by on July 25, 2013 in Dogs

 

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7.25.13 Thankful Thursday: Animal Doctors

I am thankful that there are people who specialize in the medical care of animals. I want to give a shout out to my Vets at Greater South River Animal Hospital. Dr. Cate, Dr. Dan, and the new doc, Dr. Kim.  

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Funny how the dogs have had very few medical problems until I lost my job.  Now it seems we are at the vet every week.  It is my job as their human caretaker to ensure that they stay well, and though a great internet researcher,  I would never try to medicate my animals on my own.  Different breeds react differently to medicines and particularly the herding breeds, like Sofie (Shetlands, Collies, etc.). For example, I gave Louise (Hound/Lab) Ivemectin when she was little for her Demodex, but learned that it could kill a Sheepdog.  (Warning: another thing to watch is heartworm medicine.)    

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Louise eyeing the Vet tools

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Last month, as you may recall, Sofie was in a cone and on antibiotics because she almost lost her nail from a bad nail clipping event at PetSmart.  As soon as she was done, Louise got a puncture in her private place (probably from pooping in bushes) and is still on antibiotics.  Yesterday, I noticed these scabs all over Sofie’s belly.  I was freaking – I jumped to SCABBIES!  With 5 animals and a house full of humans that would be almost as bad (or worse) then when Peanut had lice in 2d grade, with hair down to her bottom, and no matter how many medicated shampoos I did, they would not die.  All bedding, stuffed toys, carpets, everything needs to be fumigated  – but I digress…

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Off to the Vet we go, and I brought Louise as well, just in case it was those stupid mites because then both would need treatment.

Yahoo! I was wrong!  The scabs they believe are a bacterial infection because of chubby Sofie’s little rolls of skin that stay wet from the heat and the swimming.  (The truth is she is not over weight, she is just built that way. Well, maybe a little tubby?)  Thank Goodness!!!  Now I need to wash her well 2X a day and put on this topical spray to kill the bacteria.

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Sofie belly scabs only on the skin not under the fur

Little nusance things that are killing me with Vet bills.  But I am thankful for the animal doctors, because they really do know their stuff. Happy Dance!

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This is part of the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop from PepiSmartDog.com

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Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on July 25, 2013 in Dogs

 

7.23.13 No internet = No blog hop

Hi. Typing on my smartphone. Service down since Sunday. Maybe fixed tomorrow. No phone, TV, or computer. Oh my!  Everyone has to actually read books. How cruel! 

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Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo…

 
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Posted by on July 23, 2013 in Dogs

 

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7.21.13 Black and White Sunday: Can We Swim Too?

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The girls were waiting at the top of the deck stairs while I was in the pool.  These are the faces that made me go out and buy them a baby pool of their very own.

Happy Sunday!  Keep Cool!

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This is part of the Black and White Sunday Blog Hop. Thanks to My Life in Dog Years for hosting. Click here to get to know other wonderful animals and their parents and to see how you can take part in this fabulous blog hop!

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on July 21, 2013 in Dogs

 

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Friday’s Gamer

I told my husband to play with our puppy more. He sent me this.

 
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Posted by on July 19, 2013 in Dogs

 

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7.19.13 Follow Up Friday: Home Is Where the Pets Are

Today is Follow-up Friday hosted by Jodi from Heart Like A Dog.  This is where we review the week behind so that we can launch into the week ahead (or something like that).

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We finally arrived home after an 8 1/2 hr drive from the Carolina’s in torrential rain.  It wasn’t fun.

We started our blog week back with a picture K8 took of the alligator behind our rental on our last morning in Sunset Beach, North Carolina.  He was perfect for Mischief Monday, don’t you think?

By Tuesday we were settling back into the home and blog routine and we featured a lovely senior, named Steven, on Tuesday’s Tail Adoption Blog Hop

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Louise was so excited to see me when I returned home (they were on vacation at Sonya’s) that she scratched the heck out of my leg.  Ouch! She did not mean it, but those lab talons are wicked sharp.

Before we left I had noticed that Louise was licking herself a lot.  Sonya, the most wonderful dog sitter in the world, called me while we were away to let me know that Louise had a cut in a very uncomfortable spot.  Well, when I got home, it did not look good, so…  off we went to Dr. Kate.  Louise was not happy.  Now she is on antibotics and is suppose to wear the cone of shame, but, I am keeping her with me and monitoring her licking, so that she does not have to go through the same humiliation that her silly little sister, Sofie, just finished going through last month.  Sofie, of course, would not stop licking, Louise, is a good listener.

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On Wordless Wednesday,  Noel was wondering what special presents I brought from the beach.  I did give her a shell, but she just ignored it.  At least she did not scratch me.  Nine is terrorizing her and even Stella seems to be getting into the act.  What I don’t understand is why she doesn’t just sit on both those little cats and crush them, but she doesn’t.  Ah, the life of an Alpha.

Finally on Thankful Thursday,  I was able to thank Magdalena Vandenberg for giving me the wonderful Very Inspiring Blogger Award.  I received it when I was away.  What a nice return present.

It has been hotter than an oven since we returned so I am going out today to get the dogs a baby pool.  We all need to cool off in the DOG DAZ (days) of summer.

That’s it for the week. Thanks for playing along with us.  Check out the hop below and you can go play with others.

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

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Follow Up Friday is part of the blog hop hosted by Heart Like A Dog.

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Posted by on July 19, 2013 in Cats, Dogs

 

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7.18.13 Thankful Thursday: Very Inspiring Blogger Award

I am thankful that the DogDaz blog was nominated for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award by a cat lady “in training,” wine drinking runner, who hates brussel sprouts, Magdalena Vandenberg.  She is a writer with a wonderful zest for life.   Please do go visit her blog and say hi!  Thank you very much Magdalena, you brighten our blog with your connection to us.

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The Very Inspiring Blogger Award Rules

1. Display the logo on your blog – Done
2. Link back to the person who nominated you – Done
3. State 7 things about yourself
♥ My dogs get away with much more than I should let them.  But they know that.
♥ I just got laid off (last Friday) after 18 years with the same company (reduction in workforce).  Looking forward to new opportunities (when I get over the shock).
♥ I try to always look at the bright side of things. (see above)
♥ I smile often, but that does not mean that it is safe to piss me off.
♥ I am at my calmest when I am walking a dog or petting a cat.
♥ I love to blog and I love to read blogs.
♥ I am gluten and dairy free and have not eaten red meat (beef, pork, etc) since I was 20, though I do eat poultry and fish now.  I have lots of allergies and feel much better eating this way.

4. Nominate 15 other bloggers for the award (Only 15 – that is hard.)
5. Notify your nominees

Here’s my 15 nominees for The Very Inspiring Bloggers Award:

  1.  is back to Magdalena Vandenberg for her inspiring blog
  2. http://www.mypawsitivelypets.com/
  3. http://thek9harperlee.wordpress.com/
  4. http://walkingwiththealligators.wordpress.com/
  5. http://accockerill.wordpress.com/
  6. http://readingwithrhythm.wordpress.com/
  7. http://tyakhan.wordpress.com/
  8. http://easyweimaraner.wordpress.com/
  9. http://themisadventuresofmisaki.wordpress.com/
  10. https://twitter.com/CatChatCaren
  11. http://abundelic.wordpress.com/
  12. http://mygbgvlife.com/
  13. http://bumpyroadtobubba.com/
  14. http://animalcouriers.wordpress.com/
  15. http://www.heartlikeadog.com/

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I’m  also thankful to be home in my own bed, though vacation to the Carolina’s was very nice.

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This is part of the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop from PepiSmartDog.com

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Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on July 18, 2013 in Dogs

 

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7.16.13 Tuesday’s Tails Blog Hop: Solid Gold Steven

So glad you are joining me today for the Dogs N Pawz Blog Hop called Tuesday’s Tails!  New posts go up on Tuesday but you can link up and post whenever you want all week long.  The whole purpose is to feature cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, etc. so whenever you link up is up to you!  Even pets from PetFinder, are fine.  Let’s just get them all homes!

Dogs N Pawz said “I also want to encourage all of you to share each other’s Tuesday’s Tails posts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and whatever other social media channels you use.  The more we share the more likely we are to get the word out!”
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Let’s hop to it!  Today we are featuring Steven – a solid gold citizen.  Just look at that happy face.  He wants to spend his final few years with you.

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Tuesday’s Tails pets can all be found at the Anne Arundel County Animal Control. For more information please call (410) 222-8900.

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ADS: 225636
NAME: STEVEN
SPECIES: DOG
BREED: ROTTWEILER
MIXED: YES
INITIAL STATUS: CONFINED
AGE (Estimated): 13 YEARS
SEX: MALE
ALTERED: NO
COLOR: BLACK / BROWN 

Please remember that all pets need loving homes. If you are looking for a new pet to take home and live in Maryland, please come visit the Anne Arundel County Animal Control today!

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Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on July 16, 2013 in Dogs

 

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Monday’s Right Moment

 

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Posted by on July 8, 2013 in Dogs

 

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