bublog: BUB!!! (Thank you Lindy for the introducation)
11.8.12 Tofu Sofie
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 ❤ 
11.7.12 Prepare Your Other Family Members – Your Pets
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 ❤
11.6.12 Who should you vote for?
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
11.5.12 <3 Doggie Daycare <3
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 ❤
Dona Nobis Pacem
Thank you to RumpyDog and Savannah’s PawTracks for making us aware of today’s BlogBlast for Peace.
“Let there be Peace on earth and let it begin with me.” DogDaz believes that each being can make a difference.
Pass it on.
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