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9.13.13 Sofie Wants A Party Too

Sofie’s Rescue
Ride Home
March 2011

Sofie got jealous because yesterday I talked about how much I love Louise, and that I was planning a party for her 3rd birthday next month which is on Halloween (October 31).

“Hello new Mommy,
Can I come out of this cage now?”

OK Sofie, now Mommy will show off her little bitty baby,  It was not that long ago that you actually came to live with us.  March 2011. I did not have a car crate, so I brought you home in a large plastic tub (see picture).  Since you are a rescue, and they thought you were going to be this big collie/shepard dog, they figured you were younger, based on your size (maybe 12 weeks).  But now that I know you are more like a sheltie/corgie thing, you must have been older and I decided that your birthday would be around Thanksgiving;  we will celebrate it on November 25.  I will throw you a little party just like Lulu’s, but since all the kids will be home from college, you will have an extra special time.  You know who (Peanut, the little human) will let you in her room and up on the bed, if you want to go, and also the bigger little human (K8) will be here to give you extra treats and let you out back a lot.  You will have to wait your turn though, Sofie Bear.   I know it is not easy because I was the youngest and had to wait a lot for the older ones who always seemed to get all the good things and all the attention.  But your day will come.  You are my ‘Little Bit,’ and Mommy adores your cute little whiney self.  You are a sweet silly little girl with mischief on your mind.  Your day will come, hang in there.  But first you can help me plan Lulu Belle’s party.

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on September 13, 2012 in Dogs, Uncategorized

 

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Wednesday’s Zebras

animals-animals-animals: Zebra (by kimvanderwaal)

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Zebra (by kimvanderwaal)

 
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Posted by on September 12, 2012 in Animals

 

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9.12.12 I Love Lulu

Louise just rescued
April 2010

Louise
July 2012

Louise then and Louise now.  It is amazing how much an animal can change when it is cared for and shown respect and kindness.  Lulu was such a mess when we got her.  Not only was she afraid of everyone and everything, but her skin was in such terrible shape and she had scars in many places; including where the flea collar was embedded in her neck.  But you would never know that part of her life to look at her now.  She is going to be 3 years old next month.  I can hardly believe it. I am so in love with this silly, prancing, ball of anxiety. I guess we should have a dog party.  Dog cookies for everyone!  I will start planning.  Look for your invitations early next month.  Of course, I made her birthday Halloween, since I didn’t know the actual date.  Isn’t that perfect?  Just like Lulu Belle.

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on September 12, 2012 in Dogs

 

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AvoDerm Dog Food Recall

Attention Dog Owners – Breeder’s Choice of Irwindale, CA has just announced a dog food recall. Please see the attached article for details. And be sure to share this alert with other dog owners. http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall/avoderm-dog-food-recall/

AvoDerm Dog Food Recall
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com

September 11, 2012 — Breeder’s Choice Pet Food of Irwindale, CA has announced a voluntary dog food recall involving one of its products due to possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria.

The event was reported by L. A. Biz in a news article dated September 11, 2012.

The recall includes AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal and Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula in the 26 pound bag only manufactured with Best Before dates of August 28, 2013, August 29, 2013 and August 30, 2013.

The company claims it was able to contain the affected product at distribution centers. And it was not delivered to retail outlets.

 
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Posted by on September 12, 2012 in Dogs

 

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Monday Morning Contest

(Source: imjustarookie, via couldeverdreamof)

 
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Posted by on September 10, 2012 in Cats

 

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9.9.12 Snack Time at the Zoo

Note to my Readers:  Sorry for the rant, but sometimes, I just have to get it off my chest.

Sometimes when I look down and realize that we currently have 5 cats, I worry that I am someday going to be called the crazy rescue lady.  I wish I could say that everyone gets along, but lately, with Muffin really getting on in years, and Kitty, losing her mind and peeing everywhere, the multi-cat (multi-animal) household, is not working as calmly as it used to.  Over the last 30 year I have always had multiple cats: it went from Rosie & Eddy, add Babydoll & Wussy, subtract Eddy (breast cancer), subtract Wussy (kidney), add Alice & Gertrude, subtract Babydoll (cancer), subtract Rosie (old age), add The Muffin Man, Zackary, & Cuddles, subtract Alice (kidney), subtract Gertrude (old age), subtract Zackary (kidney), add Nine & Stella, subtract Cuddles (brain tumor), and here we are. And then the dogs went from Nikki, add Squash, lose Nikki, add Louise, lose Squash, add Sofie.  

With 7 animals, someone is always crying that they are hungry and because Muffin wants to eat all the time (he is down to about 3 or 4 lbs), we feed the cats pretty often.   The cost to keep the zoo in dog and cat food is killing me!  We just switched the cats to 1/2 commercial brand (9 Lives at $.43 per can) because the good stuff (Wellness $1.65 per can) is so expensive.  I am switching the dogs to something different too, but it is harder for them (they are more tummy sensitive).  Currently I am moving them from Prescription Hills ID to VeRUS, Lamb and Brown Rice (not cheaper but maybe I will use less in the long run). You almost need a Ph.D. in animal science to figure out the best animal foods at this point, and when you do, you can’t afford them. Oh my!

I will need to take a loan out of the bank to keep up with the 7 animal’s appetites at this point.  Whose idea was all these animals anyway?  Good thing that I don’t eat much (but how come they always want whatever I am eating too?).  

Oh, don’t get me started on the cost of dog treats these days…….

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on September 9, 2012 in Cats, Dogs

 

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9.8.12 Doing A Bassa

Our blog friend Bassa (she is now on Facebook too) has this incredible perspective on things as she and her Tall person walk around their town of Tbilisi in the Republic of Georgia.  So, when we were out walking today, the dogs notices a giant green dog guarding a house.  This is something that Bassa would notice for sure.  Louise asked me to take a picture of them with him.  He did not say much to us and just sat there guarding.

The girls want him to come over and play in the yard but I told them that I think he is kind of ‘rooted’ at his house.

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on September 8, 2012 in Dogs

 

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Saturday’s Quetzal

<br /> resplendent quetzal, photo by cloud forest conservation<br />

Sometimes the world creates some of the most incredible things and I get to see them because of great photographers and the internet. – DogDaz

Resplendent Quetzal, photo by cloud forest conservation

(Source: fairy-wren, via oceansdream)

 
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Posted by on September 8, 2012 in Animals

 

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Friday’s Short-Claw

worldlyanimals:</p> <p>Asian Short-Clawed Otter (sometimesong)<br />

worldlyanimals: Asian Short-Clawed Otter

 
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Posted by on September 7, 2012 in Animals

 

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Thursday’s Snow Nose

I found this picture of a baby polar tasting snow for the first time – tooooo cute to not reblog. – DogDaz

Source:
Cutest Paw

 
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Posted by on September 6, 2012 in Animals

 

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