Sofie may be going on 2 years old later this month, but she is still the biggest baby in the house. When she gets sleepy so goes down stairs to her kennel and finds her lovey, Beaver, and then carries him around until she goes to bed. Notice the circles under her eyes? That is another sign of a sleepy Sofie. However, just like a little kid, she refuses to go into her bed until she is told to. She and Beaver will sit a few feet away and roll and roll saying “but Mom, I am so cute, don’t you just want to rub my tummy all night.”
Goodnight, Sofie Bear
Goodnight, Lulu Belle
Goodnight, Beaver
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
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I made the best tofu stir fry last night. The whole time however Louise was under foot. To get her out of the way I gave her a piece of tofu, which she never had before. She sniffed and immediately left (carnivore that she is), leaving it for Sofie. Sofie investigated; picked it up and moved it to the other side of the kitchen.; lay down on the floor with the giggly thing, and then proceeded to figure out how to eat it. She liked it and wanted more. Then Louise came back to me and complained that Sofie ate her tofu. Sometimes, you just have to laugh. Well, actually, a lot of the time with my goofballs.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
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Please don’t wait until you have to evacuate because of some terrible weather, fire, or other event, to be family and pet prepared. DogDaz recommends you get ready now, so that you don’t have to think later. Here are some tips to help you get set for the day that hopefully never comes. Stay safe, warm, and happy.
Tips from Anne Arundel County Animal Control
Prepare Your Other Family Members – Your Pets, Now!
PREPARE!
Create a “Pet Emergency Kit” complete with:
- At least three days of food, water, and any medications that your pet may need
- Vet/vaccination records, etc.
- Collars/ID’s, Harnesses, and/or leashes
- Pictures of you and other family members with your pet(s)
- Sanitation kit: pet litter, litter box, plastic trash bags and household chlorine bleach
- First Aid Kit: talk to your vet or contact Animal Control about what is most appropriate for your pet(s) emergency needs e.g. cotton bandage rolls, bandage tape and scissors, antibiotic ointment, flea and tick prevention, latex gloves, isopropyl alcohol, and saline solution
- Have a carrier or crate ready that your pet has been adapted to for safe transportation purposes.The carrier should be large enough to allow your pet to stand, turn around and lie down
- Consider microchipping your animal
KNOW WHAT TO DO!
Develop and implement your family’s emergency plan, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND!
- If you have enough notice, prepare an alternate home for your pet (family, friends, or local kennel) and get your pet there in advance (List of Emergency Boarding Facilities) Space and temporary cages may be limited, so if you have to respond to a shelter with your pet, make sure it is in a carrier (plan in advance and purchase one now)
- Pay attention to news briefs, county updates, and check the county website for up to the minute status of shelters in your area
- Know which local hotels/motels will take pets, or which animal boarding facilities take pets during emergencies (List of current Pet Friendly Hotels/Motels in your area and in surrounding jurisdictions)
For more information obtain a copy of the Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies Makes Sense Icon: PDF brochure offered by the Department of Homeland Security.
WHAT ANIMAL CONTROL CAN DO FOR YOU IN EMERGENCIES
- Depending on available space, Animal Control will seek to make all shelters “pet friendly”
- Provide pick-up and transportation of pets for the elderly and disabled
- Provide transportation and temporary care, shelter, food and water at the shelter, if space is available
- Provide transportation and temporary care, shelter, food and water at the Animal Control Facility
- Animal Control is working with local veterinarians, kennels, and rescues to establish a network of volunteers to assist with the proper transportation, care and shelter of your pets during disasters.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Today is election day here in the United States. By tomorrow we will know who will be the leader of the country for the next 4 years. Makes me wonder how long a pack leader lasts? Though young pups come up and try to overthrow the leader, there is no vote, only pure dominance and power. Does a pack leader use TV commercials to win? And spend a gizillion dollars that could have been used for dog food? I just wish the winner was the one that gave the most money away instead of wasting it on marketing. Good luck. Please vote. Don’t waste your civic right and also your civic duty. You do make a difference.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Who should you vote for?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-f7JK30YI0
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The dogs love daycare. Did I mention how much Louise and Sofie LOVE daycare? They love daycare so much that the mere mention of the word makes them rush to the door with excitement. The whole 7 minute ride there, they are singing in the back of the truck (OK whining, but they would sing if they knew a song). Sofie gets so crazy that even the usual quiet Lulu Belle starts to make some weird vocal sounds just to join in. “Woohoooooo! We are going to play with our friends and run around unleashed all day.” I wish that I could be a ‘fly on the wall’ and see what they are doing. They tell me that, of course, Sofie is the trouble maker, and Louise is sweet and well-behaved. Whoever came up with this idea of Doggie Daycare was a genius. My dogs and I thank you who ever you are.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
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You can help the pets effected by Storm Sandy. When shelters are without power the job is so much harder.
RumpyDog posted a great one on Helping Animals Affected by Sandy. Thank you Rumpy for being so thoughtful. Please help as you can. This is going to be a hard winter for an already stressed animal population at the shelters.
Also, here are some good links from Petfinders Blog
Shelters and adoption groups damaged by Hurricane Sandy or assisting their communities in recovering won’t be taking time off this weekend. There is a lot of clean-up to be done, often in areas that still don’t have power.
Mochi is bundled up to stay warm while Animal Haven is without power!
Please take some time to review our posts on Petfinder animal welfare organizations who need help, and reach out to them this weekend if you can. Here are our past posts from Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with additional shelters checking in below.
New York:
- Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C)’s Manhattan and Brooklyn Care Centers are now open for adoptions, return-to-owners, and in-takes on a limited basis. They ask that anyone intending on surrendering a pet to call Pets for Life at (917) 468-2938 . Updates are available via their Facebook page
- Animal Haven is on day five without power. They have posted a great video of their experience caring for their animals here on YouTube. You can follow their progress and find a link to donate via their Facebook page. They are also accepting donations outside the front gate at 251 Centre Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They need linens, towels, flashlights, lanterns, batteries for flashlights, paper towels, bleach and rubber gloves.
New Jersey:
- Cape May Co. Animal Shelter (CMCAS) Staff remained at the shelter throughout the storm. Luckily they were not flooded and did not lose power, however they need to find homes for cats, so consider adopting a hurricane kitty of your very own! They are also on Facebook
- The Humane Society of Atlantic County was not as lucky and experienced serious flooding. They report that “much of the cleaning is done and we are rebuilding some of the counters that were destroyed. We have power, heat, water for washing (not drinking though) and lots of friends. At this point [we] estimate the HSAC had about $100,000 loss in supplies, equipment, and business. We hope to re-open Monday. Financial support and Lowe’s/Home Depot cards are still needed.” You can find this update and more on their Facebook page. Monetary donations can be accepted via their web page
We hope Blair finds a home now that Sandy has passed.
- The Humane Society of Ocean City suffered minor damage from Hurricane Sandy. The structure is sound and they plan to open today, November 2nd at 11 a.m. All of the animals are safe. They are asking for donations of laundry soap, bleach, canned cat foot, 33 gallon trash bags, and towels, as these were the most used items during the storm. They would appreciate monetary donations as well. Updates are available via Facebook.
NOT Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
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Thank you to all our Facebook and Blog friends that prayed for us during the recent Super Storm. I really think that made a difference. My heart goes out to all those effected in so many terrible ways. Please keep those prayers and virtual hugs coming – it will be a long road to normal for many. We are fine here at DogDaz and appreciate the support. – Lorian (the human of DogDaz)
Sometimes being prepared days before for something as big as Super Storm Sandy, the ‘Frankenstorm’ as they are calling it (because it was near Halloween), only made all our anxiety levels go up with the anticipation. All the hubbub of getting prepared kept me busy for days but then, once ready, I had to just sit and wait for the actual event. Anticipation is an interesting thing. When the animals anticipate what is coming, like when they know I am going into the cookie jar, they try to figure out what I am going to ask them to do to receive the cookie. Both of them sit in anticipation, and if I wait a little to long Louise will start to drool and Sofie will raise her paw (in case I am going to ask her to ‘shake’). Waiting for positive things, like treats, or parties, or walks, is a ‘good’ anticipation. Waiting for a Super Storm, well that is down right ‘bad’ anticipation. There was no way of knowing what was going to happen. Sofie stuck to my side like glue during the whole prelude and event. Louise just slept mostly. But we all got through it. V and me and the 5 cats and 2 dogs cuddled by the fire place and ate a lot of fattening treats until it past. 
Now we are in clean up mode, Power was finally back Thursday and phone, internet, TV took the worst hit, but the main box has been replaced and is running again. The dogs are tired of wet feet but like their new water bowl (the bottom of the picnic table). I am glad that all my family is safe, though those up north are still without power for an unknown length of time.
No matter where you are, please make sure to anticipate weather and be prepared. Mother Nature is unpredictable at times and we can not change that, but we can protect ourselves and our loved ones.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
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Raining again. Power restored but phone, TV, and internet blown. We will return to our regular dogdaz programming as soon as possible. Thank goodness for Smartphones. The dogs are tired of being wet.
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