There is a great deal that goes on at the DogDaz Zoo from month to month. We sleep; we eat; we walk; we nap; we find the sun rays; we eat snacks; we sleep; we walk – you get the idea. The wonderful thing is that we do it together. Yesterday was the IDES of MARCH. They say that you need to beware because people could be out to kill you. Being little, we think people and things are always out to kill us; I guess it was no different than any other day.
Today is Mommy’s birthday so we are giving her lots of hugs and love. She was born between the Ides of March and Saint Patrick’s day. Does that make her a Roman Mastiff or an Irish Wolfhound? Either way, she is the best dog Mommy in the universe. She gives us lots of everything and in return we cuddle and lick her endlessly.
Next week is finally SPRING. It has been a cold winter and we are done with it! We are ready to move on to the flowers and the bees.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day – let’s party like a leprechaun.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
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Today is Jolie’s 9th Birthday!
It is hard to believe how fast time flies with this wonderful, silly, little creature. She came to us when she was 6-1/2 years old but it feels like she has always been here.
We love you, Jojo!
1st day home July ’22
Charles and Jolie Sept ’22
Noel and Jolie March ’23
Summer ’23
Noel and Jolie ’23
Jolie and Charles March ’23
Jolie and Bearnard Nov ’23
Jojo bday Feb ’24
Jolie & Bear April 24
And Happy Valentine’s Day!!! From DogDaz Zoo
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: Birthday, Dog People, DogBlog, DogDaz, lorian lipton, pet blog, valentine's day
October is our favorite month at the zoo. Not only because the nights are cooler but the colors are all turning. And Mom gets to dress up the yard with spooky things.
This year Theodore, the skeleton, is walking JoBoo and ScaryBeary, who chased Henry up a tree.
Then we have the Skeletor-Louise and the skinny-kitty watching the front. Can you find the big spider?
The usual grave yard.
Falling leaves and pumpkins make the days sweeter.
Time to try on our costumes: angel and devil, of course.
What are you going to be for Halloween?
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ Oco
Tags: Dog People, DogBlog, DogDaz, Fall, Halloween, Halloween cat, Halloween costume, halloween dog, lorian lipton, pet blog
This has been a crazy weather week in the US. We are fine here in the mid-Atlantic. But Hurricane Helene has caused many people to need support in many ways: food, housing, medical, etc. They say it could be years before some towns recover.
Here at the zoo, we worry about humans but, we also worry a great deal about all the animals. Please contact your friends and family in the regions most devasted and do what you can to support the relief efforts.
We pray for a calmer week weather-wise so they can start to clean up but we know that nature has more things planned in the coming weeks. Stay safe friends. And when you can please donate to the rescues that are caring for both humans and animals affected.
Please have a portable kennel for each of your animals, in case you ever have to evacuate. We have one for each dog and cat and have tested that they all will fit in the car. It is a great deal easier with all little animals now. When we had the big dogs, 2 cars were required. If you have to get out fast, preparation is key!
Bearnard likes to get into deep conversations with me. We were discussing what a hurricane is. I am not sure he understands what I am telling him, but it makes him happy to listen to my stories.
Stay safe as the world climate changes and evolves. Be prepared!
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: Animal welfare, Dog People, DogBlog, DogDaz, Helene, Hurricane, lorian lipton, nature, pet blog, rescue
Hi. Bearnard here. Mom says that I always look like a ‘deer in the headlights.’ I am not really sure what that means but it can’t be good. I guess it is because I am a little nervous most of the time – OK all the time! Well, people I don’t know make me nervous. Dogs, other than my sister, Jolie, make me nervous. The FedEx person, the Mail Person, the Doordash person, actually almost any person I don’t know makes me nervous. Once Jolie says they are Ok then I might calm down (or not). Even though Mom tells me it is all right to ‘walk away’ from the things that scare me, I still like to bark my head off. Well, the world is a terrifying place when you are 14 lbs and a foot tall. I don’t understand why Jolie is so friendly.
Did I tell you that when Mom makes her bed that scares me. Jolie on the other hand thinks it is hysterical and undoes all the work that Mom just did by rolling and knocking all the pillows off and undoing the covers.
Being out in the yard is super scary. (Let me in!!!!) I bark at the neighbor’s dogs and freak out if someone walks by. And don’t get me started on people jogging!
I guess, pretty much, unless I am in a really feisty mood, I worry about everything.
But the newest thing that Mom found I am terrified of is flies.
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The other day Mom was looking all over for me and I was hiding under the bed. You see, I was so scared of that buzzing noise that I couldn’t stay in the same room with it. Mom thinks it may be because of my supersonic hearing or the fact that flies are so erratic and unpredictable and that is very unsettling to me.
Last night V had to trap a fly in a jar so that I would settle down and go to sleep (I bolted out of bed and ran away when I first heard it). That buzzing is crazy! V thinks maybe I had a bad experience with a fly (like being bitten or stung) before I came to live with my wonderful family. Don’t they understand that those horrible things appear out of nowhere and fly at you!
Underneath all this nervousness I really am brave.
Does anything scare you?
DogDaz is going on vacation until later this month. Look for some great stories of how we did on our first hotel adventure. See you soon!
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: black dogs, dog fears, Dog People, DogBlog, DogDaz, flies, insect fear, little dogs, lorian lipton, papillon mix, pet blog, scared dog
July 9, 2022 Gotcha Day
After 6-1/2 years of being locked in a kennel and only allowed out once a day, this sweet mess of a dog joined the zoo.
Charles was so happy to have a new friend his size. Mini Cooper wasn’t sure about the ‘MOP.’
Charles and Jolie became the best of friends. Charles left us in June 2023 a month before Jolie’s 1st Gotcha day.
After Charles left, Jolie was lonely.
In September of 2023, Bearnard joined the zoo. This made her happy.
She really enjoys his company (sort of). As long as she doesn’t have to share Mommy all the time.
July 9th was her 2d Gotcha day. And what a happy girl she is. She has come a long way from being the ‘Mop.’
Jolie brings us endless laughs, cuddles and joy! We are so glad we GOTCHA.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: Dog People, dog rescue, DogBlog, DogDaz, gotcha day, little dogs, lorian lipton, pet blog, pet rescue, shih tzu mix
Rescue Picture
1st Day Home
Birthdays happen so fast. Bearnard came to live with us in September 2023. They did not know his birthday. They did not know his age (maybe 2 or 3). In keeping with DogDaz tradition of giving all our rescues holiday birth dates, (because most rescues don’t actually come with real birth dates), his birthday became July 4th. BEARY is officially 3 DogDaz years old.
Jolie and Bearnard Nov ’23
2024
Jolie & Bear April 24
And we are loving every minute of him!
Kisses from Jolie for Beary’s Bday!
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
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Enjoy your July 4th holiday but remember that more dogs and cats are lost on this night than any other. Keep your animals inside!
The old dog crew had great fun in the summertime. Louise, Charles, and Sofie 2017
The old cat crew (Noel, Nine, and Mini Cooper) thought the 4th of July was stupid (2018). Mini still does.
Stella says you should celebrate quietly with your friends and family. You should read our post on how to plan for the fireworks. Keep Your Pets Safe
DogDaz wishes you a safe and festive Independence Day!
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: 4th of July, DogDaz, Fireworks, Gratitude, Independence Day, lorian lipton, Pet, pet blog, pet safety
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