Cosmo says:

" MY lollygator. Touch it and die. Ok, maybe not die, but touch it and I will be very upset. Now back off. I am watching you."

Silvieon4's response... "Eeeew, it is green. Really dude do you need a pacifier in your mouth all the time?"

'vie

How wonderful is this? This lady is my new hero of the month.

And how about sending them some of that dirty paper you keep in your purse? You know you want to.  You know you ought to... Go ahead, do it. Unless you are sending it to my Alma mater, Tidewater Bichon Frise Rescue, there is no better use for that dirty paper.

They could use it, you know.

Heck send them the paper you were going to use to buy that nasty bag of fast food.  Your hips will be happier. I promise.

'vie

No, I don't mind the sounds of construction

I don't mind the jack hammer, or pneumatic nail guns, or saws... I don't mind them one bit...
so long as momma is holding me, that is.

Are they evah going to get done and gone????

Momma keeps saying that it will be worth it. I sure hope so. You should see the dust around here.

And the only place to nap quietly is daddy's closet.

Meanwhile, making lemonade out of lemons.  Momma... HOLD ME.

Don't I look distressed?

'vie

Recall: Boulder Dog Food Company, L.L.C.Chicken Sprinkles

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Boulder Dog Food Company, L.L.C. Voluntarily Recalls Ten Bags of Chicken Sprinkles, 3 oz. With A “Best By” Date of “05/04/16” Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Contact:
Consumer:
Ed Withers
303-449-2540

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — June 19, 2015 — Boulder, CO — Boulder Dog Food Company, L.L.C. is voluntarily recalling the Chicken Sprinkles (3 oz.) with a “Best By” date of “05/04/16”, a Lot Number of “998”, and a UPC Code of 899883001231 (the “Product”), because the Product has the potential of being contaminated with Salmonella.  Salmonella can affect animals eating the Product, and there is risk to humans who handle the Product, especially if the handler does not thoroughly wash his or her hands after having contact with the Product or any surfaces exposed to the Product.

Healthy people handling a product contaminated by Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever.  Although rare, Salmonella may result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.  Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with the Product should contact their healthcare providers immediately.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.  Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.  Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.  If your pet has consumed the Product and has exhibited these symptoms, you should contact your veterinarian immediately.

This voluntary recall is limited to Chicken Sprinkles (3 oz.) with a “Best By” date of “05/04/16”, Lot # “998” and a UPC Code of 899883001231. The Product is in a clear poly bag. The UPC Code is located in the lower right hand corner of the product label on the front of the bag.  The “Best By” date and Lot Number are on a label on the reverse side of the bag. 

The recalled Product consists of 10 bags of Chicken Sprinkles (3 oz.) that were distributed to two retail stores in the State of Colorado, one retail store in the State of Washington, and one retail customer in the State of Maryland.  Boulder Dog Food Company, L.L.C. has retrieved 8 of the 10 bags of the recalled Product, and believes that the remaining two bags of the Product have been used or destroyed.  If you are in possession of the recalled Product (“Best By” date of “05/04/16”, a Lot #”998” and a UPC Code of 899883001231) please discontinue use and return the unused Product to either the retailer where it was purchased or directly to Boulder Dog Food Company L.L.C.

The recall is a result of a routine sampling program by the Colorado Department of Agriculture which revealed a “positive” test for Salmonella in one package of Chicken Sprinkles (3 oz.) with a “Best By” date of “05/04/16”, a Lot Number of “998”, and  a UPC Code of 899883001231.

One complaint was received from a consumer who had contact with the Product. 

Consumers with questions may contact Boulder Dog Food Company, L.L.C. at 303-449-2540 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (M.D.T.)

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It's FRIDAY!!!! The FRIDAY flowers edition

Enjoy!

Etchhhhhhhwe!  Sniff.

'vie

Playing HARD to get

Becomes very difficult when you have a kissy boy like JD. But I do try.  After all, it is all part of the game. I don't even have to THINK about it.  I just enjoy it.

'vie

Wordless Wednesday: The lap is MINE

Cosmo, I was here first!

'vie

Need? Yes a want can become a need!

I want- therefore I NEED.

Momma, in the interest of evolution and women's rights, I say you empower me and get me one of these!  I would make a fab Captain! Janeway who? 

BUT THERE ARE NO DOG CAPTAINS. NO BICHON CAPTAINS... are there??? PRIOR TO MOI that is. 

You can make it happen momma. You MUST make it happen!

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I AM the MUPPET!

When the momma asks where the Moppet is, it means she wants ME.

Not JD.
Not the Wendy.
Not the Cosmo.
Not the momma- daddy.
ME!

And I love that. Think the dad will get upset if I start calling him "not the momma?" It is accurate... He is NOT the momma.....

In any case, when she calls for HER MOPPET  I make sure I am available for hugs, kisses and belly giving.

It's all in my job duty description.

'vie

PS... Heat index value of 103 today in my neck of the woods. NOBODY should be outside for very long unless they need poaching,

Even in Black and White I can't believe...

You are going to EAT ALL of THAT???????????? Seriously?????

I am only thinking of your BMI,

And if you shared it you would be doing some wonderful portion control.

I am just saying.

Think about it.

'vie

Thank you Sugar and Nola for hosting the Black n White Sunday Blog Hop!

Sepia Saturday. The ART of "giving face"

"Giving face"  

Verb[edit]

give face

1. (with to) To confront.  [quotations ▼]

It is an art.

To be successful, it has to be subtle, but clear.

Quiet, but definite.

Timed oh, evah so perfectly.

And it must deliver the message without doubt.

I am the master of "Giving face".

I can reduce momma and daddy to puddles of apologies, for both real and imaginary slights.

That's when you know you are good!  When they start looking for things to apologize for as a response to your "giving face.

I don't do the eye roll thing much anymore. It is too, too obvious.

I give face.

Do not engage in giving face until  you have spent a great deal of time practicing it. You don't want to take the sting out of it by acclamation,

Deep breath.  I am good at this.  This morning momma apologized for thinking that I was JD.

"Thinking". HA

Look this picture. That is a picture perfect moment of "giving face"

And that's how it's done!

Go find a mirror, make sure you are alone and practice.  Oh, I follow the face, with a long slow blink that fades into a distant stare. Per-fect-ionnnnnn,

Happy Sepia Saturday.

'vie

JD is out of sink?

Can we chat????

JD is making the momma crazy.  Momma keeps saying that JD is out of "sink".
We are all worried about this, because clearly there is something wrong with momma.  JD has NEVER been in a sink! I asked JD.  He swore up and down on a stack of chewies that he has never been IN a sink.  Next to, yes,  In?  Neveah.  And we have never seen him in a sink.

Lately those two seem to argue a lot.

Momma serves breakfast on time by 7 am. Not soon enough for Cosmo, but plenty soon for moi and the Wendy. JD, on the other paw seems to want his breakfast to be served no earlier that 10 am. Until then, he chooses to nap. The sound of NPR, the smell of coffee and the clatter of breakfast preparations apparently puts him in a deeper sleep. As proper staff, momma should just back off. The boy will eat when he is hungry.

But drill Sargent momma reacts by going into full delusion mode. She mutters "JD IS OUT OF SINK".

We all know that momma has some serious... cleaning fixations. But why focus on a sink? And which sink? You got me.  But that woman is for sure lost in her translation.

Shhhh she is coming. talk about the builder, Louis Vuitton... anything that will capture her mind...

So you think we need to get help for her and her sink fixation? 

At my wits's end.
'vie

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if it is really wordless Wednesday...

Why are you spending all this time on the phone spewing words??????

Hoomans! They can make you NUTS.,.

I am here in need of a belly rub. Put the phone down now.

Oh yes, something something about cats... meow Cooper!

Coop , DC Cooper is my "cousin".

What???? Like I had a choice.

'vie

Technosavy PET families use apps!

ASPCA Mobile App: [free] What it does: 1. Provides you with latest news about animal welfare 2. Will guide you with the right information and advice for your pets during natural disasters. 3. You can store and manage your pet's vital health records. 4. If your pet is missing, you can follow a step-by-step procedure on how to find a lost animal and will help you create a digital flyer of a missing pet can to be shared to your social media accounts.

The American Red Cross -  Pet First Aid App What it does: 1. Provides immediate access to first aid guide. 2. It includes simple instructions and videos for emergency situations.  3. Helps you also locate the nearest vet hospital with this app. Costs .99 cents  Pet Saver- from Pet Tech What it does: 1. Provides detailed procedures with step-by-step instruction for first aid skills and daily care. [yes CPR too] 2. Lists of foods, plants and substances toxic to pets with description, photos, symptoms if ingested with directions for actions for survival . Cost:3.99

Tagg - GPS Pet Tracker Tagg - GPS Pet Tracker What it does: It tracks wherever your dog is, especially when they accidentally get lost. It also monitors your dog's activity and the temperature of their current surroundings. The app is free, the collar is not.  Worth it if you have a runner

Pet Phone What it does: Lets you track your pet's health easier. You can store your pet's health history such as medications, allergies, weight, etc and make the information accessible for different vets . This can be synced on your calendar reminders.

Petoxins What it does: Petoxins app provides you a list of poisonous plants your pets should avoid. It includes images, alternate common names, scientific names and potential symptoms in case of ingestion. There is also information to help you if your pet ingested a poisonous substance. The information in the app is compiled by an expert team from ASPCA to keep your pets poison-free. APPC by ASPCA free There is a plethora of good info out there. BUT you need to choose an app, download it and GET FAMILIAR with it. Having 10 apps on your phone that you are not familiar with it's useless...

Other fun apps:

Bring Fido It is a good resource for dog-friendly destinations, accommodations and restaurants.

iCam Stop spying on me!!!!!!!!.   GET A LIFE... love  [Yes Max, you are right!]      'vie... who is trying very hard not to call Alexa [Amazon Echo] ... a dummy...

Tell me again

 Daddy, tell me again and again and again that I am a pretty girl!!!!!

 Mr Myke did a good job!

 NO! Daddy don't tell me I am delicious!  I am PRETTY!!!!  I am not food.

  But tell me again how pretty I am!


'vie

Recall: Five Nutrish® Wet Cat Food Varieties

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Ainsworth Pet Nutrition Voluntarily Recalls Five Nutrish® Wet Cat Food Varieties For Potentially Elevated Vitamin D Levels

Contact:
Consumer:
877-650-3486
www.nutrishforpets.com/news

Media:
Steve Joyce
814-724-7710 ext. 4448
Steve.joyce@ainsworthpets.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 4, 2015 – Ainsworth Pet Nutrition of Meadville, PA is voluntarily recalling five varieties of Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® wet cat food, including Ocean Fish-a-licious, Lip Smackin’ Sardine & Mackerel, Ocean Fish & Chicken Catch-iatore, Tuna Purrfection, and certain lot codes of Paw Lickin’ Chicken & Liver due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. Symptoms of excessive vitamin D consumption usually develop within 12-36 hours after ingestion and may include vomiting or diarrhea, increased thirst and urination, and muscle tremors or seizures. Any cat experiencing these symptoms should be taken to a veterinarian immediately.

Two variety packs that contain some of these recalled products (the Chicken Lovers Variety Pack, and the Ocean Lovers Variety Pack) will also be recalled. The recalled products are distributed nationwide. No other Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® products are affected by this recall.

Single Pack	Unit UPC Code	Best By Dates Thru
PAW LICKIN CHICKEN AND LIVER (2.8 oz)	071190007032	AUG 17 2015
OCEAN FISH AND CHICKEN CATCH-IATORIE (2.8 oz)	071190007049	DEC 1 2016
OCEAN FISH A LICIOUS (2.8 oz)	071190007056	DEC 1 2016
TUNA PURRFECTION (2.8 oz)	071190007063	DEC 1 2016
LIP SMACKIN SARDINE AND MACKEREL (2.8 oz)	071190007070	DEC 1 2016

Multi Packs - 12 Count	Unit UPC Code	Best By Dates Thru
CHICKEN LOVERS VARIETY PACK (12 count pack of 2.8 oz cups)	071190007773	DEC 1 2016
OCEAN LOVERS VARIETY PACK (12 count pack of 2.8 oz cups)	071190007780	DEC 1 2016

The UPC code can be found on the bottom of the cup. The Best By code can be found on the side of the cup.

To date, there have been 11 reports of illness associated with these products.

After conducting a number of product tests, Ainsworth confirmed that the affected products have elevated levels of vitamin D. The high levels result from the natural levels of vitamin D that are found in some of the fish ingredients that were used in these specific formulas.

"At Ainsworth Pet Nutrition and Rachael Ray™ Nutrish®, the safety and quality of our products is our top priority," says Jeff Watters, CEO. "For the time being, we recommend disposing of any of the affected wet cat varieties. Rest assured we have implemented additional operating procedures to prevent an issue like this from occurring in the future. We sincerely apologize to our loyal consumers everywhere."

Ainsworth is working to ensure the removal of all affected products from store shelves. Retailers with affected products are asked to contact 888-943-4218 for additional information.

Consumers with questions about the recall are encouraged to contact Ainsworth’s Consumer Care Team at 877-650-3486 or visit www.nutrishforpets.com/news.

Representatives will be available from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET Monday thru Friday and 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.

Vitamin D is important in regulating calcium and phosphorus in a cat’s body. But, when ingested at very high levels, it can lead to serious health issues.

Production of the affected varieties has been suspended and will resume after reformulation.

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