In honor of last weekend’s trip to Toronto, I’m featuring a Canadian shelter for the first time ever! Meet Barney! This beautiful Beagle mix is living in foster care with Adopt A Dog / Save A Life in Toronto, Ontario. Here’s what their website has to say about him.
Continue reading Shelter Sunday: Adopt a Dog / Save a Life, Toronto, ON
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Friday Funny: Needs Caption
This is so cute, words fail me!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
True Blue Warriors
I think it’s sweet that the True Blue Warriors Facebook page that honors police officers killed in the line of duty also honors K-9 officers who have fallen. One recent warrior whose life was recently taken was Andy, of the Vermillion (Ohio) PD.
Thanks, True Blue Warriors, for understanding and recognizing the sacrifice of your 4-legged officers, as well as the 2-legged ones.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Special Summer Treat
Saw this on Facebook yesterday – what a great idea! Mix together some chicken stock and water, add some toys or treats, then freeze. Let your dog go wild outside, slurping the cold liquid and finding his toys as he goes.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
One last picture for the holiday
Happy 4th!
Happy Independence Day!
Happy Birthday America!
Hoping you have a safe, happy, and fun Fourth of July!
And the heat wave continues…
The Humane Society of Durham Region (near Toronto) responded to a call last week about an elderly Chow Chow who had been tethered in the blazing sun. The dog was unable to stand up and began convulsing once they got him into an air-conditioned van.
Debby Houghton, an investigator with the Humane Society said, “To leave a dog unattended on one of the hottest days this year, and an older dog at that, is totally unacceptable. The veterinarian attending to the dog has commented that if 10 more minutes had elapsed the dog would have probably died.”
The dog is apparently making a nice recovery and animal cruelty charges are pending against his “family.”
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Tuesday Top Ten: Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe and Calm During the Fireworks
We all know fireworks are a great deal of fun to watch, but too often, they are terrifying to dogs. In fact, most shelters report that July 5th is their busiest day, as they struggle to deal with all of the dogs who ran away in fright from a fireworks display. So, here’s our top ten list on ways to keep your dog home and safe during those pesky loud boomers.
10. Try a Calming Collar to help your dog relax.
9. Outfit your dog with a Thunder Shirt, also said to help with relaxation.
8. Leave your dog at home when you go to the fireworks show. Yes, your friends would love to see your dog, but it’s not worth the stress your dog will likely experience.
7. Lock your dog in the smallest, quietest room in your home while the fireworks are going on, if you won’t be home.
6. If you can be home during the show, sit close to your dog and whisper sweet encouraging words to him.
5. Turn on a television or radio to help mask the sound of the fireworks.
4. Ask your vet about puppy Valium if you know your dog has had major problems with loud noises in the past.
3. Tire your dog out before the show. Take a long walk or run, play Frisbee, or throw a tennis ball several times to get the dog tired enough to sleep through the fireworks.
2. Refrain from hugging your dog when he is stressing. You may be doing nothing more than providing additional stimulation at a time when your dog needs to calm down.
1. Keep yourself calm. If you are uptight, it will make your dog more uptight.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!