Friday, July 31, 2009
Cara NONNA
What is this I hear? You are going on a trip? And you are NOT coming here? Mhh.
And why did you not plan on taking me along? You know I would be great companionship and I bark in several languages. I suppose you will be meeting other dogs. Oh well. Good luck finding one as cute as I am and as sweet as I am and as fluffy as I am. And did I mention my gorgeous tail??? Well, wherever it is that you are going, remember that we are here and that we would love to see you, and you better bring some chewies when you come. And since you are going to be meeting 2leggeds etc, do not forget to mention me, the blog, me, momma, me, the Adam, me, the Dowi, me, the daddy, me, Wendy, me, JD [even though he is not playing with me] and me.... And make sure you take my pics so they can see the full cuteness factor.
Please have a good time and relax and enjoy, don't you worry at all about us, I do have some prospects for a surrogate nonna I will be interviewing.
Upon your return you may regain your former nonna status by applying with the appropriate chewies and toys. Because deep down I do love you.
Bon Voyage...
'vie
PS... do NOT rub anyone else's belly. They have cooties.
July Pet Horoscopes accurate or NOT?
........ Just review your month and apply to your sign....
That is all I am going to say about this....
'vie
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Editorial Woofs
Dog fashion shows.... Who is really having fun???
California Taking Steps Against Animal Cruelty
that's all the news I can stand today.
AB 241
Assembly Bill 241, the Responsible Breeder Act, seeks to limit each seller to 50 adult intact dogs or cats. This will help law enforcement crack down on overpopulated puppy mills (currently, only 70 inspectors are expected to license and inspect these large-scale commercial breeders). Seeing as there are 8,300 facilities in California alone, inspecting kennels becomes a very low priority.
'vie
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
LAPIN alert! JD is a HERO
It is a rabbit! In our front yard! And at dusk! The nerve!!!
As soon as JD sounded the alert Wendy ran and hid while I provided invaluable support to our front line defense {JD}. I went and got the momma.
Momma said we needed evidence. Out came the camera and from inside the house, behind he safety of our window, we gathered evidence.
There must be a rabbit court or something. Ohhh... something like this? ~~~~> Pet Court Premieres on TruTV Do we sue for trespass? Why else would we need evidence? What damages could we recover? That rabbit was chomping grass, our grass!!! We can go for restitution! Do we get clippings [of grass] or clumpings [of grass] or seedlings [of grass]???
Something for the judge and jury to ponder.
Momma said that sometimes wild animals carry diseases and that is why she did not let us out to chase the rabbit. Momma also joked that she would dust off her lapin avec lait recipe. Rabbit in milk? ick. I hope that was a joke.
Bad joke. Rabid rabbit in milk?????[Do you see where Wendy gets it from? but that is a whole different blog entry....]
Anyhow, the real hero in this was JD who held his ground and stared that rabbit down . It could not sustain JD's stare, it finally fled.
JD, you are my hero!!!
'vie
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Laverneeeeeee, did you see this?
Just think, Laverne from Laverne and Shirley was so ahead of her time!
Momma always talks about Laverne and her milk and coke fixation....But wait...
wrong flavors. Where is the Laverne? where is the milk and coke???
wrinkling my nose,
n'est pas pour moi
'vie
A get well wish for Lilly
Dearest Lilly, this is a quick note to you and your wonderful human momma. We know you are home recovering from surgery and we are all thrilled to know you are doing well and are on your way to full recovery. People Magazine reports that you are already running around !
Sir, Karma is inescapable. What waits for you is justly deserved. Hope you are ready.Such great news!! And to the freak show operator... a personal note:"Jul 27 2009
2:05pm
Lilly the 5-Legged Puppy Is Home after Surgery
AP
Lilly, the pup dubbed the "five-legged puppy," is back on her feet (now only four of them!) after limb removal surgery on Thursday. The little Chihuahua mix was sporting a blue collar which prevents her from tugging at her stitches as she sniffed around the backyard of owner Allyson Siegel in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday.
Locals in Charlotte held a fund-raiser on Friday for Siegel, who paid $4,000 for the puppy (outbidding freak-show owner John Strong) and an additional $2,000 for the operation. The terrier-Chihuahua had the surgery at an undisclosed veterinarian's office.
Siegel told PEOPLE Pets on Thursday that the little dog couldn't sit, walk or lay properly because of the extra leg. "She'd struggle to run up a hill or walk up a hill because she had to tug that thing behind her," said Siegel. But now Lilly is running around just like any other puppy. "She's outgoing, she's hyper. She's got a lot of energy."
Read more about Lilly's surgery on PEOPLE Pets:
Rescued 5-Legged Puppy Has Extra Limb Removed"
'vie, JD and the Wendy too send xoxoxox to Lilly and Allyson
Meeting ALBIE
Sunday is CareALot day. It is always special and the staff is always wonderful. And the snacks are delish. But Sunday we shared an "experience". There we were in our cart shopping along, doing the usual cute poses for other shoppers, talking smack about breed for greed and showing the world what rescue is about. You can see that the 3 of us were perfectly behaved in our cart.
We have to be. We are ambassadors for Tidewater Bichon Frise Rescue. It is a real job and we have responsibilities!
Anyway. Suddenly JD said : "OH MY!" and for a while that is all he would say... and he dropped his jaw in awe. Wendy started looking down to see what JD was all befuddled about. I just looked around because it takes a whole lot to undo JD.
And there, a few feet away I saw the hugest, biggest, gigantic Bichon of all time! There he was, standing at the counter looking at us! I am talking HUGE. No, no HUGEST Bichon I have ever seen. For real. It was as tall as momma! Not fat- just BIG. Tall, Large, no XL sized.
No....XXT yes that tall!
I was shocked. And then he came up to the cart to meet us! He is Bichon, he would not eat us, right? Let me tell you we were worried. But he introduced himself as Albie. After the first polite rounds of hello, I could not contain myself.... I asked "What on earth do they feed a Bichon of your size?"
Wendy chimed in: "I bet they never got you wet so you never shrank. We must have been overwashed so we shrunk!"
JD was till in "OH MY" mode.
Albie was very nice and very patient. He sat down and asked :"What's a Bichon? I am a Standard Poodle and you look like itty bitty shrunken poodles... are you? and I eat my dog food thank you and I do get baths regularly"
Really. He said he is not Bichon... But he looks it. Oh yes he does. And he can believe whatever he wants... He is Bichon. He is curly, white and cute. He is just a wee bit big. He is one of us.
Albie, we love you as you are. Some day... you will feel secure enough to admit being Bichon.
I have been around. I have seen poodles. And you are No poodle! [Poodles have those puffy things on their butt... and shaved paws... nahhhh YOU ARE no poodle!]
Albie- You are one gorgeous looking HUGE Bichon and we were thrilled to meet you.
'vie
Monday, July 27, 2009
Confused.... do I have to pay extra for an aisle seat?
Pet Airways is an American-based airline designed exclusively for pets. Dogs, cats and other pets travel in the main cabin in Pet Airlines. The pet attendants take care of the pets while transporting them from one place to other.
Source, Copyrights: Petairways.com
'vie
the ultimate educated consumer
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Double Decker Ride
Saturday, July 25, 2009
JUST between us
Friday, July 24, 2009
Wendy's favorite JOKE
"PANDA: A tree-dwelling marsupial of Asian origin,
characterized by distinct black and white coloring.
Eats shoots and leaves."
I swear I don't think it is that funny! Look, she starts laughing before she is even done telling the joke!!! It is NOT that funny...I would be glad to publish any of your jokes provided they are funnier than this!
I am not amused
'vie
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
BIG TAIL WAG to Sen. Al Franken
Yeaaa AL Franken. You picked a very good bill!
The Senator wants to give service dogs to wounded veterans. How cool is that?
And you know... we have lots of rescue dogs who would love that job!!!
So all of you who thought that the SNL grad was going to be a running joke... YOU WERE WRONG!!!! Apologize.
Anyone voting against this bill has NO soul.
Go sen. Franken!
Now... on a personal note...I do have one tinsy winsy favor to ask of you, Senator. How about shutting down the canine nazi camps.... you know... puppy mills... We need a uniform national law. Please...Really we need your help there, please, pretty please with cherries on top???
'vie
Momma has a craving...
You notice she never has a craving for something I want... like maybe a big fat pork chop??? What is a Daviz Bakery cheese danish anyway???
'vie
talk talk talk .... I am bored
Do you get bored when your 2leggeds yap on and on and on about stuff? Human conversation is really quite trite and boring... really who really cares about your dentist? Or your... mechanic??? I want to hear about new chewies and new toys and how cute I am...Now, that's a topic!
bored
'vie
From across the POND: a bite out of crime
Great JOB! We salute you. Talk about taking a bite out of crime! You are one super courageous puppy.
Mhhh can you believe they failed to say what your name is??? 2leggeds!
In any case, sei un vero eroe.
{you are a real hero!}
'vie
So This Bird Walks into a Store
So, Sam thanks for the lesson. Mhhh where is the sausage store anyway?
'vie
gimme some bangers hold the mash.....
Monday, July 20, 2009
RIP Oliver
You leave a big empty space in our world, but memories of you fill our hearts with joy.
Oliver, Bark in the Park will not be the same without you and your sunglasses. You made 16 look like 6! You will be so missed and we all promise to be here for your beloved human momma Eleanora.
Also... Oliver you were loved by so many and you truly were the good will ambassador for rescue.
Sad
'vie and family
FDA release on flea and tick products
On this page:
* Regulation of Flea and Tick Products
* Caution with Spot-On Products
* When to Treat
* Tips for Using Flea and Tick Products
* Reporting Problems
Fleabites may be more than an itchy annoyance to some dogs and cats. They can cause flea allergy dermatitis—an allergic reaction to proteins in flea saliva. And a pet’s constant scratching can cause permanent hair loss or other skin problems. Fleas feasting on your pet’s blood can lead to anemia and, in rare cases, death.
Ticks can also harm your pet, transmitting infections such as Lyme disease. And pets can bring ticks into the home, exposing you and your family to illness from a tick bite.
Hundreds of pesticides, repellents, and growth inhibitors are available to protect your pet from flea and tick bites. Some of these products are available only from a veterinarian; others can be bought over the counter.
Flea and tick products range from pills given by mouth to collars, sprays, dips, shampoos, powders, and “spot-ons,” liquid products squeezed onto the dog’s or cat’s skin usually between the shoulder blades or down the back. A few spot-on products are available for flea control in ferrets, and fly and tick control in horses.
Pet owners need to be cautious about using flea and tick products safely, says Ann Stohlman, V.M.D., a veterinarian in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine. “You need to take the time to carefully read the label, the package insert, and any accompanying literature to make sure you’re using the product correctly.”
Regulation of Flea and Tick Products
Flea and tick products for pets are regulated by either FDA or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
FDA is responsible for regulating animal drugs; however, some products to control external parasites come under the jurisdiction of EPA. FDA and EPA work together to ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations. In general, flea and tick products that are given orally or by injection are regulated by FDA.
Before an animal drug is allowed on the market, FDA must “approve” it. Before a pesticide can be marketed, EPA must “register” it.
Both agencies base their decision on a thorough review of detailed information on the product’s safety and effectiveness provided by the manufacturer or other product sponsor. The sponsor must show that the drug or pesticide meets current safety standards to protect
* the animal
* people in contact with the animal
* the environment
The sponsor must also show that the drug or pesticide produces the claimed effect, and the product must carry specific labeling so that it can be used according to the directions and precautions.
After a product is allowed on the market, manufacturers are required by law to report any side effects of their flea or tick products to the regulating agency.
Caution with Spot-On Products
In April 2009, EPA issued an advisory concerning spot-on pesticide products for flea and tick control in cats and dogs. The advisory applies to approximately 70 products registered by EPA.
EPA is intensifying its evaluation of these products due to recent increases in the number of reported bad reactions. The reactions range from mild skin irritation to skin burns, seizures, and, in some cases, death. In May 2009, EPA met with registrants of spot-on pet pesticide products to discuss pet incident reports and EPA’s plans for enhanced evaluation of these products. EPA’s evaluation may result in actions such as additional label restrictions or cancellation of registration to remove certain spot-on products from the market.
Spot-on flea and tick products can be effective treatments, and many people use the products with no harmful effects to their pets. EPA does not advise pet owners to stop using spot-ons, but asks them to use caution and make informed decisions when selecting treatment methods.
EPA advises pet owners to
* carefully follow label directions and monitor their pets for any signs of a bad reaction after application, particularly when using these products for the first times
* talk to a veterinarian about responsible and effective use of flea and tick products
Health Canada (the Canadian federal health department) has identified similar concerns about the use of spot-on flea and tick products, and is working with EPA to address the issue.
When to Treat
It's best to treat your pet at the beginning of flea and tick season, says Stohlman. The length of flea season, which peaks during warm weather months, varies depending on where you live. “It can last four months in some places, but in other places, like Florida, fleas can live all year long,” says Stohlman. And fleas can live inside a warm house year-round no matter where you live.
Ticks are found in some places year-round. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that in most parts of the United States, the greatest chance of infection by a tick bite is spring and summer.
Tips for Using Flea and Tick Products
* Read the label carefully before use. If you don't understand the wording, ask your veterinarian or call the manufacturer. “Even if you’ve used the product many times before,” says Stohlman, “read the label because the directions or warnings may have changed.”
* Follow the directions exactly. If the product is for dogs, don't use it on cats or other pets. If the label says use weekly, don't use it daily. If the product is for the house or yard, don't put it directly on your pet.
* Keep multiple pets separated after applying a product until it dries to prevent one animal from grooming another and ingesting a drug or pesticide.
* Talk to your veterinarian before using a product on weak, old, medicated, sick, pregnant, or nursing pets, or on pets that have previously shown signs of sensitivity to flea or tick products.
* Monitor your pet for side effects after applying the product, particularly when using the product on your pet for the first time.
* If your pet experiences a bad reaction from a spot-on product, immediately bathe the pet with mild soap, rinse with large amounts of water, and call your veterinarian.
* Call your veterinarian if your pet shows symptoms of illness after using a product. Symptoms of poisoning include poor appetite, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive salivation.
* Do not apply a product to kittens or puppies unless the label specifically allows this treatment. Use flea combs to pick up fleas, flea eggs, and ticks on puppies and kittens that are too young for flea and tick products.
* Wash your hands immediately with soap and water after applying a product, or use protective gloves while applying.
* Store products away from food and out of children's reach.
Source: FDA and CDC
Reporting Problems
Keep the product package after use in case side effects occur. You will want to have the instructions available, as well as contact information for the manufacturer.
* To report problems with spot-on flea or tick products, contact the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) at 1-800-858-7378.
* To report problems with flea or tick drug products, contact FDA’s Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your area.
* If your pet needs immediate medical care, call your local veterinarian, a local animal emergency clinic, or the National Animal Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435, which charges a fee for consultation.
This article appears on FDA's Consumer Updates page, which features the latest on all FDA-regulated products.
Date Posted: July 20, 2009
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For More Information
* EPA’s Increased Scrutiny of Flea and Tick Control Products for Pets
* Your Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA
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ghost stories and THUNDERSTORMS
Know what to do when there is a great thunderstorm outside?
You lay in bed and you tell ghost stories. Scaryyyyy ones and you time your punchlines with the thunder and lightning.
And you make the Wendy scared.
And you make JD annoyed because he is scared, but too macho to show it.
And Wendy Pooh listens like you are a
Sunday preacher... and you are soooo good... that in the end you scare yourself!
Mommmmaaaaa? Mommmmaaaaa where are you????
'vie
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Party Season
Is that what you are wearing????
You are changing??? Again??? Better get comfy. For some getting beautiful does not come naturally...
Ready yet? It seems like I am always waiting for others...
At this rate I will be fashionably late no matter!
'vie
Friday, July 17, 2009
Seriously DUDE! You do not want to mess with me!
It's a theng. Lemme be. I am tired.
I had a really hard night. Animal planet, the boardwalk... ya know... hard night.
Lemme be!
Seriously DUDE I don't want to say it again! Git. Lemme be.
Back to sleep singing to myself....
Get your motor runnin'
Head out on the highway
Lookin' for adventure
And whatever comes our way
....'vie
Thursday, July 16, 2009
ARE you done yet?
Mommaaaaaa are you done yet???? I want to go for a walk. We have waited for a zillion bizillion years. Can we go already?????
'vie
lady on waiting
and booooooooooooored~
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
HÜGO BICHON VON [the VON is silent] FRISE`
HÜGO BICHON VON [the VON is silent] FRISE`
I have a new playmate! Oh, he is the coolest, smartest, squirrel-catchiest bichon ever. He is my favorite (next to Wendy.)
I swear, it’s not about his lineage, although being a VON [the VON is silent], doesn’t hurt at all. It’s not the fact that he uses and umlat to spell HÜGO. Although, how fabulous is that?
I like him because he plays with me. All the time. Not just after a bath when I smell pretty. And he gives me his chewys without making me whimper for 10 minutes that he got the better chewy. And he doesn’t just chase squirrels, he CATCHES them. (Don’t worry, he just challenges the squirrel to a thumb war and then lets him go.)
Oh, and I almost forgot! He has a boat and he wears flippy floppies on it. AND he writes songs for Lady Gaga. AND he’s a vampire. AND he used to sing backup for Journey. AND he’s the ambassador to
JD: Really Silvie? Really? The VON is silent??? Sometimes I wish you were silent…
Silvie: JD! If you talk while I’m doing this Dragon Naturally Barking will pick it up!
JD: Good. Your readers should know that you are just making up Phony Von Fakerson to get my attention.
Silvie: AM NOT!
JD: You know, if you want to play, all you have to do is ask.
Silvie: Really? Can we play now?
JD: Maybe in a little bit. I busy trying to figure out how to wear flippy floppies.
hmmm
'vie
This is what I am thinking about...
I was looking at Derek Abbott's table and I was simply stunned!.
I glossed over the rest of the animals listed, but the small dog bit really captivated me....
Do you really think a Finnish dog barks "How how" and a Danish dog barks "vov-vov".... or an English dog "yap yap/arf arfs?"... You get the idea...
You would think that same species, same breed would all sound the same? Well there are 2 possible explanations...
1. You 2 leggeds have defective ears and your "hearing" is colored by your own languages which would explain the many many languages....
or we...
2. 4leggeds are influenced by the languages we hear and we bark differently!
Oh my... that thought has me really wondering... Am I influenced mt momma's language background? Does my bark have "an accent?"
I need to meet Bichons from other parts of the world, STAT. I need to study this!
Is there any data out there?
Should I bau bau to get momma's attention? Has her singing Nora Misnora to me forever changed my bark? Do American Bichons, understand me?
Oh my .... so many issues...
so much to think about!!!!
hev hev
'vie
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hanging around to inspire you
Momma always says I am a work of art. [Today I found out "art" and not Art as the guy down the street!!! Always wondered about that...]
Works of art are to be inspiring, no? So... I am going to inspire you! Just looooooooook! [Feel it yet?]
Is the Chrysler Museum calling yet?
(a)muse
'vie