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I don’t usually do humor with my posts (perhaps I should) but the Holidays can be crazy for most if not all of us. And I just dragged myself to the gym after a long absence. While trying to burn off calories from that Thanksgiving dinner I saw the following commercial. No endorsement but think we all need a “HA, HA” (comic relief) during this time of year. Hope you enjoy, I know I did! CHEERS!
Not sure if anyone is tired of Betty White receiving accolades and awards. I know I’m not! It was just announced that Miss White, the tireless animal rights advocate among other things has just been named winner of Santa’s List of Naughty Girls for 2010. In honor of her being THE “Naughty Girl” for 2010, Santa’s Naughty Girls will donate 10% of monies from sale of merchandise from their website to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Congrats, Betty White and ho, ho, ho…..!
There is a new iPhone app in town and Snoopy the well known character from Peanuts is the leader of the pack. Snoopy has teamed up with HomeAgain® Pet Recovery Service to help bring pet parents back together with their missing pets. The new free app on the Apple® iPhone and other devices like the iPad is a nationwide “HomeAgain PetRescuer” network.
According to Gary MacPhee, director and general manager of HomeAgain “if anyone sees a dog or cat on the loose in the streets and is concerned the HomeAgain PetRescuers app will make it easy for pet lovers to play an active role in helping lost pets get home quickly.”
The HomeAgain PetRescuers app is available at Apple’s App Store for use on the iPod touch, the iPad and the iPhone.
Identifying Lost Pets With Microchips
No this is not a budding romance. It is quite the opposite for my Princess, Miss Mia and her trips to the vet. Every year during her annual visit I have to trudge out her crate a few days in advance. She will circle around it through the course of that time, peaking in for a moment then scurrying away. She is very much aware when it is time for that visit….sigh. Out comes the towel for my protection while some very exorcist like sounds start emitting from that adorable mouth.
When we do arrive at the vet the examining room is in lock down mode, while the vet and her assistant prepare to remove Mia from her crate. I sometimes think she would much prefer a bath rather than a vet visit.
Being that this is “Take your cat to the vet week” there are some important tips that Romeo the Cat shared with me to help spread the word.
Tips for Cat Carrier Battle:
Benefits of regular cat visits:
So please remember to take your cat to the vet for the overall health and well being of your cat. And for your peace of mind as well.
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How endearing is this seeing an adorable kitten pouncing on a pitbull? Cheers to the owner who is a pitbull advocate and animal rescuer! Only proves that yes, pitbulls are just as loving, gentle, sweet and caring as other dogs. It’s the owners who need discipline and training.
