1. Remove film from box and load camera
2. Remove film box from puppy's mouth and throw in trash
3. Remove puppy from trash and brush coffee grounds
From muzzle
4. Choose a suitable background for photo
5. Mount camera on tripod and focus
6. Find puppy and take dirty sock from mouth
7. Place puppy in pre-focused spot and return to camera
8. Forget about spot and crawl after puppy on knees
9. Focus with one hand and fend off puppy with other hand
10. Get tissue and clean nose print from lens
11. Take flash cube from puppy's mouth and throw in trash
12. Put cat outside and put peroxide on the scratch on
Puppy's' nose
13. Put magazines back on coffee table
14. Try to get puppy's attention by squeaking toy over your head.
15. Replace your glasses and check camera for damage
16. Jump up in time to grab puppy by scruff of neck and say "No outside! No outside!"
17. Call spouse to clean up mess
18. Fix a drink
19. Sit back in Lazy Boy with drink and resolve to teach puppy
"sit/stand" and "stay" the first thing in the morning
20. Consider buying "oldertrained" dog
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Things to learn from a dog
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in
Your face to be pure ecstasy.
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.
Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
Take naps and stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit, get close
by and nuzzle them gently.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire
Body.
No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the
Guilt thing and pout... Run right back and make friends.
Bond with your pack.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in
Your face to be pure ecstasy.
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.
Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
Take naps and stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit, get close
by and nuzzle them gently.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire
Body.
No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the
Guilt thing and pout... Run right back and make friends.
Bond with your pack.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Dog Rules
1. The dog is not allowed in the house.
2. OK, the dog is allowed in the house, but only in certain rooms.
3. The dog is allowed in all rooms, but has to stay off the furniture.
4. The dog can get on the old furniture only.
5. Fine, the dog is allowed on all the furniture, but is not allowed
To sleep with the humans on the bed.
6. OK, the dog is allowed on the bed, but only by invitation.
7. The dog can sleep on the bed whenever he wants, but not
Under the covers.
8. The dog can sleep under the covers by invitation only.
9. The dog can sleep under the covers every night.
10.Humans must ask permission to sleep under the covers
With the dog.
2. OK, the dog is allowed in the house, but only in certain rooms.
3. The dog is allowed in all rooms, but has to stay off the furniture.
4. The dog can get on the old furniture only.
5. Fine, the dog is allowed on all the furniture, but is not allowed
To sleep with the humans on the bed.
6. OK, the dog is allowed on the bed, but only by invitation.
7. The dog can sleep on the bed whenever he wants, but not
Under the covers.
8. The dog can sleep under the covers by invitation only.
9. The dog can sleep under the covers every night.
10.Humans must ask permission to sleep under the covers
With the dog.
Advice To Dogs
1 After your humans give you a bath, don't let them towel dry you!
Instead, run to their bed, jump up and dry yourself on the sheets.
This is especially good if it's right before your humans' bedtime.
2 Act like a convicted criminal. When the humans come home, put your ears back, tail between your legs, chin down and act as if you have done something really bad. Then watch as the Humans frantically search the house for the damage they think
You have caused.
3 Hide from your humans. When your humans come home, don't greet them at the door. Instead, hide from them.
And make them think something terrible has happened to you.
(Don't reappear until one of your humans is panic-stricken
And close to tears).
4 Wake up 20 minutes before the alarm clock is set to go
Off and make the humans take you out. As soon as you get
Back inside, fall asleep. (Humans can rarely fall back asleep
After going outside, this will drive them nuts!)
Instead, run to their bed, jump up and dry yourself on the sheets.
This is especially good if it's right before your humans' bedtime.
2 Act like a convicted criminal. When the humans come home, put your ears back, tail between your legs, chin down and act as if you have done something really bad. Then watch as the Humans frantically search the house for the damage they think
You have caused.
3 Hide from your humans. When your humans come home, don't greet them at the door. Instead, hide from them.
And make them think something terrible has happened to you.
(Don't reappear until one of your humans is panic-stricken
And close to tears).
4 Wake up 20 minutes before the alarm clock is set to go
Off and make the humans take you out. As soon as you get
Back inside, fall asleep. (Humans can rarely fall back asleep
After going outside, this will drive them nuts!)
A Dog's Soul
Every dog must have a soul
Somewhere deep inside
Where all his hurts and grievances
Are buried with his pride.
Where he decides the good and bad
The wrong way from the right
And where his judgement carefully
Is hidden from our sight.
A dog must have a secret place
Where every thought abides
A sort of close acquaintance that
He trusts in and confides.
And when accused unjustly for Himself
He cannot speak
Rebuked He finds within his soul
The comfort he must seek.
He'll love tho'he is unloved
And he'll serve tho'badly used
And one kind word will wipe away
The times when he's abused.
Altho' his heart may break in two
His love will still be whole
Because God gave to every dog
An understanding Soul!
Somewhere deep inside
Where all his hurts and grievances
Are buried with his pride.
Where he decides the good and bad
The wrong way from the right
And where his judgement carefully
Is hidden from our sight.
A dog must have a secret place
Where every thought abides
A sort of close acquaintance that
He trusts in and confides.
And when accused unjustly for Himself
He cannot speak
Rebuked He finds within his soul
The comfort he must seek.
He'll love tho'he is unloved
And he'll serve tho'badly used
And one kind word will wipe away
The times when he's abused.
Altho' his heart may break in two
His love will still be whole
Because God gave to every dog
An understanding Soul!
Excerpts from Jimmy Stewart's poem "Beau."
He recited from the poem during a 1981 appearance on
"The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson.
He never came to me when I would call
Unless I had a tennis ballOr he felt like it.
But mostly he didn't come at all.
He would charge up the street with Mom hanging on.
What a beautiful pair they were!
And if it was still light and the tourists were outThey created a bit of a stir.
And now he's dead.
And there are nights when I think I feel him
Climb upon our bed and lie between usAnd I pat his head.
And there are nights when I think
I feel that stare
And I reach out my hand to stroke his hair.
But he's not there.
Ohhow I wish that wasn't so.
I'll always love a dog named Beau.
The spirit of German Shepherd Dog
I was standing on a hillside
In a field of blowing wheat
And the spirit of a German Shepherd Dog
Was lying at my feet.
He looked at me with kind dark eyes
An ancient wisdom shining through
And in the essence of his being
I saw love there too.
His mind did lock upon my heart
As I stood there on that day
And he told me of this story
About a place so far away.
I stood upon that hillside
In a field of blowing wheat
And in a twinkling of a second
His spirit left my feet.
His tale did put my heart at ease
My fears did fade away
About what lay ahead of me
On another distant day.
“I live among God’s creatures now
In the heavens of your mind
So do not grieve for memy friend
As I am with my kind.
My collar is a rainbow’s hue
My leash a shooting star
My boundaries are the Milky Way
Where I sparkle from afar.
There are no pens or kennels here
For I am not confined
But free to roam God’s heavens
Among my Shepherd kind.
I nap the day on a snowy cloud
Gentle breezes rocking me
And dream the dreams of earthlings
And how it used to be.
The trees are full of liver treats
And tennis balls abound
And Milkbones line the walkways
Just waiting to be found.
There even is a ring set up
The grass all lush and green
And everyone who gaits around
Becomes the Best of Breed.
For we’re all winners in this place
We have no faultsyou see
And God passes out those ribbons
To each oneeven me.
I drink from waters laced with gold
My world a beauty to behold
And wise old dogs do form my pride
To amble at my very side.
At night I sleep in an angel’s arms
Her wings protecting me
And moonbeams dance about us
As stardust falls on thee.
So when your life on earth is spent
And you stand at Heaven’s gate
Have no fear of loneliness
For hereyou know I wait.
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"The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson.
He never came to me when I would call
Unless I had a tennis ballOr he felt like it.
But mostly he didn't come at all.
He would charge up the street with Mom hanging on.
What a beautiful pair they were!
And if it was still light and the tourists were outThey created a bit of a stir.
And now he's dead.
And there are nights when I think I feel him
Climb upon our bed and lie between usAnd I pat his head.
And there are nights when I think
I feel that stare
And I reach out my hand to stroke his hair.
But he's not there.
Ohhow I wish that wasn't so.
I'll always love a dog named Beau.
The spirit of German Shepherd Dog
I was standing on a hillside
In a field of blowing wheat
And the spirit of a German Shepherd Dog
Was lying at my feet.
He looked at me with kind dark eyes
An ancient wisdom shining through
And in the essence of his being
I saw love there too.
His mind did lock upon my heart
As I stood there on that day
And he told me of this story
About a place so far away.
I stood upon that hillside
In a field of blowing wheat
And in a twinkling of a second
His spirit left my feet.
His tale did put my heart at ease
My fears did fade away
About what lay ahead of me
On another distant day.
“I live among God’s creatures now
In the heavens of your mind
So do not grieve for memy friend
As I am with my kind.
My collar is a rainbow’s hue
My leash a shooting star
My boundaries are the Milky Way
Where I sparkle from afar.
There are no pens or kennels here
For I am not confined
But free to roam God’s heavens
Among my Shepherd kind.
I nap the day on a snowy cloud
Gentle breezes rocking me
And dream the dreams of earthlings
And how it used to be.
The trees are full of liver treats
And tennis balls abound
And Milkbones line the walkways
Just waiting to be found.
There even is a ring set up
The grass all lush and green
And everyone who gaits around
Becomes the Best of Breed.
For we’re all winners in this place
We have no faultsyou see
And God passes out those ribbons
To each oneeven me.
I drink from waters laced with gold
My world a beauty to behold
And wise old dogs do form my pride
To amble at my very side.
At night I sleep in an angel’s arms
Her wings protecting me
And moonbeams dance about us
As stardust falls on thee.
So when your life on earth is spent
And you stand at Heaven’s gate
Have no fear of loneliness
For hereyou know I wait.
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Epitaph To A Dog
Near this spot
Are deposited the Remains
Of one
Who possessed Beauty
Without Vanity
Strength without Insolence
Courage without Ferocity
And all the Virtues of Man
Without his Vices.
This Praise which would be unmeaning flattery
If inscribed over Human Ashes
Is but a just tribute to the Memory of
"Boatswain" a Dog
Who was born at NewfoundlandMay1803
And died at Newstead Abbey Nov. 181808
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Are deposited the Remains
Of one
Who possessed Beauty
Without Vanity
Strength without Insolence
Courage without Ferocity
And all the Virtues of Man
Without his Vices.
This Praise which would be unmeaning flattery
If inscribed over Human Ashes
Is but a just tribute to the Memory of
"Boatswain" a Dog
Who was born at NewfoundlandMay1803
And died at Newstead Abbey Nov. 181808
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Monday, April 28, 2008
A DOG'S BILL OF RIGHTS
1. I have the right to give and receive unconditional love.
2. I have the right to a life that is beyond mere survival.
3. I have the right to be trained so that I do not become the prisoner of my misbehavior.
4. I have the right to adequate food and medical care.
5. I have the right to fresh air and green grass.
6. I have the right to socialize with people and dogs outside my own family.
7. I have the right to special time with my people.
8. I have the right to be bred responsibly, if at all.
9. I have the right to be foolish and silly, and to make my person laugh.
10. I have the right to earn my person's trust and to be trusted in return.
11. I have the right to be forgiven.
12. I have the right to die with dignity.
13. I have the right to be remembered well.
2. I have the right to a life that is beyond mere survival.
3. I have the right to be trained so that I do not become the prisoner of my misbehavior.
4. I have the right to adequate food and medical care.
5. I have the right to fresh air and green grass.
6. I have the right to socialize with people and dogs outside my own family.
7. I have the right to special time with my people.
8. I have the right to be bred responsibly, if at all.
9. I have the right to be foolish and silly, and to make my person laugh.
10. I have the right to earn my person's trust and to be trusted in return.
11. I have the right to be forgiven.
12. I have the right to die with dignity.
13. I have the right to be remembered well.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
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I only wanted YOU
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Only Wanted You
They say memories are golden well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories, I only wanted you. A million times I needed you, a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you you never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still
. In my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
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Only Wanted You
They say memories are golden well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories, I only wanted you. A million times I needed you, a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you you never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still
. In my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Loss of your best friend
Lend Me a Pup I will lend to you for awhile a puppy, God said, For you to love him while he lives and to mourn for him when he is gone. Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe for two or three. But will you, till I call him back take care of him for me ? He'll bring his charms to gladden you and (should his stay be brief) you'll always have his memories as solace for your grief . I cannot promise that he will stay, since all from earth return, But there are lessons taught below I want this pup to learn. I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true And from the folk that crowd life's land I have chosen you. Now will you give him all your love Nor think the labour vain Nor hate me when I come to take my pup back again. I fancied that I heard them say "Dear Lord Thy WIll Be Done," For all the joys this pup will bring, the risk of grief you'll run. Will you shelter him with tenderness Will you love him while you may And for the happiness you'll know forever grateful stay. But should I call him back much sooner than you've planned Please brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand. If, by your love, you've managed my wishes to achieve, In memory of him that you've loved, cherish every moment with your faithful bundle, and know he loved you too.
HOW TO TEACH A NEW KITTY TO USE THE LITTER BOX
Teaching a kitty to use a litter Box
Posted Apr-10-08 04:45:55 PDT
How do you select the Best Kitty box?
Start your baby off right with an simple litter box. A plastic box is usually the least expensive and also easy to clean. Keep the sides low enough that your kitten can easily climb over.
If your first attempt does not work, consider changing kitty litters-some do not like all scents.Easier than pups- Cats seem to be happy to use a litter box and usually easy to train. If you have potted plants in their reach-consider covering them with a material they do not like, such as rocks.
They like to have privacy and not to be spooked. It is best a dog or young family member not have any access that may startle. Some Cats like to have their own litter boxes and do not want to share. The Ms.Diva should have her own private area and does not take kindly to sharing.
What to do first:
In the beginning you may want to keep a watch on kitty. He may give you clues such as sniffing and searching. Make sure fluffy knows where the box is. You may want to pick him up and take his paw and show him how to dig and gently but with praise tell himthis he is a good boy or good girl. Remember NO SPOOKING. When he/she is successful this is a good excuse to share a treat. Keep the box clean - this is the fun part. If you are pregnant be sure to learn precautions.Most Cats dont take well to scolding and we sure dont like to scold our buddy anyway. But if you must- dont do it at the litter box.
Most Cats are Close to Perfect- if there are problems it may be yours and not theirs:
The litter box is not CLEAN!!!!! The Kitten has fears and the box may be in a area that terrifies a young one.The litter box was moved.They miss their old kitty litter??? Did you change the brand?They have a nose that tells them they dont like the smell, too much perfume? something unnatural? And fingers crossed this is not the one- medical conditions. Be sure not to scold a kitty for something they have no control over.
Please dont punish little pumpkin. By nature they are a proud animal and may hold it against the whole litter box idea if you put their nose in it or take them to the litter box to have harsh words.Enjoy and Love your precious friend-Your Best Friend, Fancypaws
Posted Apr-10-08 04:45:55 PDT
How do you select the Best Kitty box?
Start your baby off right with an simple litter box. A plastic box is usually the least expensive and also easy to clean. Keep the sides low enough that your kitten can easily climb over.
If your first attempt does not work, consider changing kitty litters-some do not like all scents.Easier than pups- Cats seem to be happy to use a litter box and usually easy to train. If you have potted plants in their reach-consider covering them with a material they do not like, such as rocks.
They like to have privacy and not to be spooked. It is best a dog or young family member not have any access that may startle. Some Cats like to have their own litter boxes and do not want to share. The Ms.Diva should have her own private area and does not take kindly to sharing.
What to do first:
In the beginning you may want to keep a watch on kitty. He may give you clues such as sniffing and searching. Make sure fluffy knows where the box is. You may want to pick him up and take his paw and show him how to dig and gently but with praise tell himthis he is a good boy or good girl. Remember NO SPOOKING. When he/she is successful this is a good excuse to share a treat. Keep the box clean - this is the fun part. If you are pregnant be sure to learn precautions.Most Cats dont take well to scolding and we sure dont like to scold our buddy anyway. But if you must- dont do it at the litter box.
Most Cats are Close to Perfect- if there are problems it may be yours and not theirs:
The litter box is not CLEAN!!!!! The Kitten has fears and the box may be in a area that terrifies a young one.The litter box was moved.They miss their old kitty litter??? Did you change the brand?They have a nose that tells them they dont like the smell, too much perfume? something unnatural? And fingers crossed this is not the one- medical conditions. Be sure not to scold a kitty for something they have no control over.
Please dont punish little pumpkin. By nature they are a proud animal and may hold it against the whole litter box idea if you put their nose in it or take them to the litter box to have harsh words.Enjoy and Love your precious friend-Your Best Friend, Fancypaws
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What do you get when you cross these pets
WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU CROSS?...
Pointer + Setter = Poinsetter,
a traditional Christmas pet Kerry Blue Terrier + Skye Terrier = Blue Skye,
a dog for visionaries Pekingnese + Lhasa Apso = Peekasso, an abstract dog
Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer Spaniel = Irish Springer,
a dog fresh and clean as a whistle Labrador Retriever + Curly Coated Retriever = Lab Coat Retriever,
the choice of research scientists Newfoundland + Basset Hound = Newfound Asset Hound, a dog for financial advisors Terrier + Bulldog = Terribull,
a dog prone to awful mistakes Bloodhound + Labrador = Blabador, a dog that barks incessantly Malamute + Pointer = Moot Point,
owned by....oh, well, it doesn't matter anyway Collie + Malamute = Commute,
a dog that travels to work Deerhound + Terrier = Derriere, a dog that's true to the end
Pointer + Setter = Poinsetter,
a traditional Christmas pet Kerry Blue Terrier + Skye Terrier = Blue Skye,
a dog for visionaries Pekingnese + Lhasa Apso = Peekasso, an abstract dog
Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer Spaniel = Irish Springer,
a dog fresh and clean as a whistle Labrador Retriever + Curly Coated Retriever = Lab Coat Retriever,
the choice of research scientists Newfoundland + Basset Hound = Newfound Asset Hound, a dog for financial advisors Terrier + Bulldog = Terribull,
a dog prone to awful mistakes Bloodhound + Labrador = Blabador, a dog that barks incessantly Malamute + Pointer = Moot Point,
owned by....oh, well, it doesn't matter anyway Collie + Malamute = Commute,
a dog that travels to work Deerhound + Terrier = Derriere, a dog that's true to the end
Animal words
What dog loves to take bubble baths? A shampoodle!
What kind of dog does a vampire prefer? Any kind of bloodhound!
What dogs are best for sending telegrams? Wire haired terrier!!
What do you call a happy Lassie? A jolly collie
! What do you call a nutty dog in Australia? A dingo-ling!
What kind of dog sniffs out new flowers? A bud hound!
Why didn't the dog speak to his foot? Because it's not polite to talk back to your paw!
What is the dogs favorite city? New Yorkie!
Who is the dogs favorite comedian? Growlcho Marx!
What kind of dog does a vampire prefer? Any kind of bloodhound!
What dogs are best for sending telegrams? Wire haired terrier!!
What do you call a happy Lassie? A jolly collie
! What do you call a nutty dog in Australia? A dingo-ling!
What kind of dog sniffs out new flowers? A bud hound!
Why didn't the dog speak to his foot? Because it's not polite to talk back to your paw!
What is the dogs favorite city? New Yorkie!
Who is the dogs favorite comedian? Growlcho Marx!
pet JOKES
There was a hound dog laying in the yard and an old geezer in overalls was sitting on the porch. ''Excuse me, sir, but does your dog bite?'' a tourist asked. The old man looked up over his newspaper and replied, ''Nope.'' As soon as the tourist stepped out of his car, the dog began snarling and growling, and then attacked both his arms and legs. As the tourist flailed around in the dust, he yelled, ''I thought you said your dog didn't bite!'' The old man muttered, ''Ain't my dog.''
Mr Bear and Mr Rabbit
Mr. Bear and Mr. Rabbit Mr. Bear and Mr. Rabbit lived in the same forest, but they didn't like each other very much. One day, while walking through the woods, and they came across a golden frog. They were amazed when the frog talked to them. The golden frog admitted that he didn't often meet anyone, but, when he did, he always gave them six wishes, so he told them that they could have three wishes each. Mr. Bear immediately wished that all the other bears in the forest were females. The frog granted his wish. Mr. Rabbit, after thinking for a while, wished for a crash helmet. One appeared immediately, and he placed it on his head. Mr. Bear was amazed at Mr. Rabbit's wish, but carried on with his second wish. He wished that all the bears in the neighboring forests were females as well, and the frog granted his wish. Mr. Rabbit then wished for a motorcycle. It appeared before him, and he climbed on board and started revving the engine. Mr. Bear could not believe it and complained that Mr. Rabbit had wasted two wishes that he could have had for himself. Shaking his head, Mr. Bear made his final wish, that all the other bears in the world were females as well, leaving him as the only male bear in the world. The frog replied that it had been done, and they both turned to Mr. Rabbit for his last wish. Mr. Rabbit revved the engine, thought for a second, then said, “I wish that Mr. Bear was gay!” and rode off as fast as he could.
RULES FOR THIS HOUSE AND NON PET OWNERS
Rules for this house and NoN Pet Owners
Rules for Non-Pet Owners Who Visit and Like to Complain About Our Pets
1. They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. (That's why they call it "fur"niture.)
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, they are animals. To me, they are adopted children who are short, hairy and walk on all fours. Although they don't speak clearly, they communicate extremely well, especially my cats.
5. Dogs and cats are better than kids. They eat less, don't ask for money all the time, are easier to train, usually come when called (this does not apply to cats), never drive your car, don't hang out with drug-using friends, don't smoke or drink, don't worry about having to buy the latest fashions, don't wear your clothes, and don't need a gazillion dollars for college. Also, if they get pregnant, you can sell the children!
Rules for Non-Pet Owners Who Visit and Like to Complain About Our Pets
1. They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. (That's why they call it "fur"niture.)
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, they are animals. To me, they are adopted children who are short, hairy and walk on all fours. Although they don't speak clearly, they communicate extremely well, especially my cats.
5. Dogs and cats are better than kids. They eat less, don't ask for money all the time, are easier to train, usually come when called (this does not apply to cats), never drive your car, don't hang out with drug-using friends, don't smoke or drink, don't worry about having to buy the latest fashions, don't wear your clothes, and don't need a gazillion dollars for college. Also, if they get pregnant, you can sell the children!
Rules for this house and Non Pet Owners
Rules for Non-Pet Owners Who Visit and Like to Complain About Our Pets
1. They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. (That's why they call it "fur"niture.)
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, they are animals. To me, they are adopted children who are short, hairy and walk on all fours. Although they don't speak clearly, they communicate extremely well, especially my cats.
5. Dogs and cats are better than kids. They eat less, don't ask for money all the time, are easier to train, usually come when called (this does not apply to cats), never drive your car, don't hang out with drug-using friends, don't smoke or drink, don't worry about having to buy the latest fashions, don't wear your clothes, and don't need a gazillion dollars for college. Also, if they get pregnant, you can sell the children!
1. They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. (That's why they call it "fur"niture.)
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, they are animals. To me, they are adopted children who are short, hairy and walk on all fours. Although they don't speak clearly, they communicate extremely well, especially my cats.
5. Dogs and cats are better than kids. They eat less, don't ask for money all the time, are easier to train, usually come when called (this does not apply to cats), never drive your car, don't hang out with drug-using friends, don't smoke or drink, don't worry about having to buy the latest fashions, don't wear your clothes, and don't need a gazillion dollars for college. Also, if they get pregnant, you can sell the children!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Measure you dog for a dog door
How to Measure Your Puppy, Dog or Cat for a Doggie DoorBefore you get started remember to allow for your pet's growth if he is a puppy and not fully grown.Step 1: Measure your pet from the top of the shoulders to the chest, just behind the front legs.Step 2: This measurement is the cutout size that determines the pet door size you need.Step 3: Determine the type of pet door you need (metal vs. plastic).Tip: Get a large piece of cardboard and cut an opening the size of the flap. See if your pet is able to get through this opening. If you get the width right you will be able to adjust the height when you install the door.
Flea and Tick Season
During the weeks before vacation, fleas feeding and breeding on the pets deposited unborn offspring all over the homestead. And during the vacation, fleas at various life stages evolved, nourished by dried-blood flea excrement, "flea dirt," in the carpet and elsewhere. The result: A population explosion of fleas ravenous for fresh blood.
The scenario is fictional. But it depicts this fact: Left uncontrolled, bloodsucking pests can infest not just your cat or dog, but your entire house--and you!
Common household fleas don't usually transmit diseases to pets and people. The tiny insects are mainly "just a nuisance," says Marcia Larkins, D.V.M., chief of the companion and wildlife drugs branch in the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine. "They generally cause a lot of itching and scratching. They may also cause some discomfort due to possible allergic flea bite dermatitis."
Ticks, those other dreaded bloodsuckers, pose greater risk, annually giving pets and thousands of people illnesses such as Lyme disease.
Fortunately, a wide array of pest control products are available. We reccomend Frontline Plus or K9 Advantix. You can get them at http://www.fancypaws.com/petmedications.html for less than most other places.
While there are more than 200 species of fleas in this country, the main troublemaker for pets is the cat flea. Happy to feed on anyone in the household--cat, dog or human--these wingless insects will most likely choose a pet, whose fur provides warm camouflage for their breeding ground.
The flea life cycle, has four stages: eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults. Female fleas lay as many as 50 eggs a day, starting a life cycle that can be completed in as little as three weeks, depending on temperature and humidity. The eggs hatch into larvae, which feed on "flea dirt," excrement of partially digested blood. Larvae grow and molt twice, then spin cocoons, where they grow to pupae and then adults. The adult remains in the cocoon until vibrations indicate a host is nearby. This waiting can extend the life cycle. It also explains why large numbers of fleas often are seen when an empty building is reoccupied. Six-legged adults emerge and attach to a host to feed and breed, beginnning the cycle all over again.
Even when fleas elude detection on a pet, their black poppyseed-like excrement gives them away.
The main problem with fleas--itching--is due not only to their bites, but also to their crawling over the skin.
The scenario is fictional. But it depicts this fact: Left uncontrolled, bloodsucking pests can infest not just your cat or dog, but your entire house--and you!
Common household fleas don't usually transmit diseases to pets and people. The tiny insects are mainly "just a nuisance," says Marcia Larkins, D.V.M., chief of the companion and wildlife drugs branch in the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine. "They generally cause a lot of itching and scratching. They may also cause some discomfort due to possible allergic flea bite dermatitis."
Ticks, those other dreaded bloodsuckers, pose greater risk, annually giving pets and thousands of people illnesses such as Lyme disease.
Fortunately, a wide array of pest control products are available. We reccomend Frontline Plus or K9 Advantix. You can get them at http://www.fancypaws.com/petmedications.html for less than most other places.
While there are more than 200 species of fleas in this country, the main troublemaker for pets is the cat flea. Happy to feed on anyone in the household--cat, dog or human--these wingless insects will most likely choose a pet, whose fur provides warm camouflage for their breeding ground.
The flea life cycle, has four stages: eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults. Female fleas lay as many as 50 eggs a day, starting a life cycle that can be completed in as little as three weeks, depending on temperature and humidity. The eggs hatch into larvae, which feed on "flea dirt," excrement of partially digested blood. Larvae grow and molt twice, then spin cocoons, where they grow to pupae and then adults. The adult remains in the cocoon until vibrations indicate a host is nearby. This waiting can extend the life cycle. It also explains why large numbers of fleas often are seen when an empty building is reoccupied. Six-legged adults emerge and attach to a host to feed and breed, beginnning the cycle all over again.
Even when fleas elude detection on a pet, their black poppyseed-like excrement gives them away.
The main problem with fleas--itching--is due not only to their bites, but also to their crawling over the skin.
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