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Duckie and Luckie (2 local ducks) were sunning on the dock. Lulu saw them first and decided to give chase. The ducks flew into the water just out of easy dog reach. Sofie started to swim towards them, but decided that maybe it wasn’t the best idea. I don’t let the dogs in the river often because of concern for bacteria etc., but at 110 degrees in the shade I figure they really needed the swim. Our daily walks are getting shorter and shorter and earlier and earlier because of the heat wave. This was a nice adventure.
Ducks are kind of funny creatures. They appear to be smart enough to stay safe but they sure are funny and like to tease the dogs. I have not seen any ducklings yet, which I usually do by now, so I am concerned if the heat is even effecting them.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
Tags: Animal, animal awareness, dog, Dog People, DogDaz, Duck, nature, Pet, pets, postaday
I have this hole to China theory that I brought up in yesterday’s blog and wanted to explore. As you can see from Louise’s photo, I caught her digging (notice the lovely line of dirt on her muzzle). My mother always said that if I keep digging in the yard, I would get to China – and when you are little, you do not question your Mother’s logic. But now I am big, and Mommy is not here to defend her 1950’s logic, so, where do you end up if you dig a hole through the earth’s core and come out the other side from Maryland, USA. Well, for me, it would be in the middle of the India Ocean it appears. You would need to be in Argentina or Chile to dig to China. Wikipedia has this great page on Anitpodes, basically the opposite sides of the globe. I never gave it much thought until today. So, Louise and Sofie, as you dig your holes, just be aware, that you are not going to get to where you think. But you may get cooler in this heat when you dig your shallow pits and lie in them.
Try this really neat site to find your location’s opposite: If you dig straight down
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: Animal, Antipodal point, China, DogDaz, nature, Pet, pets, postaday, Wikipedia
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Lounging on the deck is such a relaxing experience. K8 took some great shots of Sofie, just being Sofie. Looking pretty, checking out what is around her, and showing that she is not very interested in lying quietly. Sofie is one of those dogs that gets bored. You have to always have something for her to do, or she will create something, like dig a whole to China (which is our very North American term for digging through the earth to the other side, which for us, is China we think – but is it really?) Since we were out of power for so many days, I went to the only open supermarket and picked up a few new dog toys. Each dog got a supposedly indistructable stuffed toy (Lulu got a fish and Sofie a turtle). Turtle lasted about 1 hr before her stuffing was everywhere (she is pink, so I figured it was a girl turtle). Fish actually held for about 2 days (he is yellow). He is half stuffed now (and of course I did a ‘squeeker-ectomy’ once opened by the girls). Then I also bought them each a new ‘Bo-Bo,’ I only see Lulu’s so I assume Sofie’s is lying empty of stuffing somewhere. It kept them busy for a little while and to me that is wonderful. We still walk in the 107 degree F heat (about 42 Celsius) and then they sleep it off for awhile too. Ah, the life of a dog in suburbia. Wish I had time to be bored with you Sofie!
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: Animal, animals, Bo-Bo, China, cute dogs, dog, DogDaz, Dogs, nature, Pet, pets, postaday, Stuffed toy
My human baby is 18 today. It makes me reflect on so many things. On all the wonderful years that I have had being her Mom and watching her turn into this incredible young person that is about to go off and take on the world. The greatest gift I ever received from the universe was my daughter. She is my only child, so I can not say what it would be like to have more than one. Though I tried. But the universe told me that this one was enough. I have step kids who really are great, but they do not consider me their mother (and I am not), so it is different.
When you are an adult you live your life based on years of decisions about your values and what is important to you. As you raise your children you pass on these things, but they receive them in their own way, and as part of their growing vs as something they decide when they get older. My daughter is a vegan, Peta, don’t kill anything, recycle everything, and save the world, kind of girl. She is going to major in ‘creating world peace’ and wants to go fix all the wars and the hate. She would like to intern for Greenpeace to save the whales, after she is done at the United Nations saving the humans.
All I can say is, YOU LEARN WHAT YOU LIVE. When you grow up surrounded by love and faith and service and furry animals, no matter what you do once you leave home, that will always be the base of who you are.
Happy 18th Birthday Peanut. Spread your wings and fly to the moon and back. Your Mother will always be right here standing behind you (just remember to call sometimes – LOL).
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: DogDaz, Greenpeace, nature, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, postaday, United Nations
We went to visit our friends the Osprey family, to see how they did in the Derecho storm the other day. From where we were on the shore, they looked fine. The daddy tried to swoop at us as usual (we assume because he thinks we are to close), so all things must be well. We wonder how, if trees were picked up out of the ground and fell on houses, the little nest stayed on the platform? I don’t know but to us that is a miracle. Lucky for the Osprey family because nests are hard to come by. The good news is that it would not be hard to refurbish their nest right now if they needed to, because there are millions of leaves and sticks everywhere.
It is fun to visit the Osprey but we do not think they like us very much. We are glad that they are safe because we like when they swoop over the house and sing to us. Or is that their, “Go away pesky ground animals or we will come and scoop you up” cry. Did I tell you that one of them picked up a neighbor’s Chihuahua right in the back yard? Luckily the human was there and screamed at the Osprey to drop the dog. He was OK. But anything under 15 lbs should never be left alone when birds of prey are in the area. That is a good reason to keep your dogs and cats well feed around here.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: Animal, animal awareness, animals, Derecho, dog, DogDaz, Dogs, nature, Osprey, Pet, pets, postaday
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