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Follow-Up Friday, September 6, 2013

September 6, 2013 By Jodi

Welcome to this week’s edition of Follow-Up Friday, the blog hop that wraps up your week and leads you right into the weekend!

Follow-Up Friday Blog Hop

Follow-Up Friday Blog Hop

 

Do you secure your pet when you travel?  Shame on me, but we don’t.  We are hemming and hawing about getting the dogs harnesses, but how do you know which is the best one to buy?

Me neither.  Never fear, my co-hostess this week is Dawn from the Pet Auto Safety blog and she will happily answer any questions you might have.

How do I know this?

I e-mailed her of course.  😀

Aided by her gorgeous models, Pierson and Maya, Dawn will help you navigate the world of Pet Carriers, Harnesses, Dog Barriers, Back Seat Bridges, Car Fences and Window Screens.  She’s knowledgeable, kind and super sweet.

Make sure you stop by her blog and say hello.  Welcome Dawn and thank you so much for co-hostessing with me this week!

You Make Me Laugh – September 1, 2013

I was surprised by how many of you had dogs that did this.  Coincidentally I was doing some research about dogs that regress to peeing in the house (not mine, thank God!) And I discovered female marking is very common!  In fact from what I read, some females actually stand on their front paws and back up to things to do this.

The things you learn.

Emma asked, “Did Delilah pee on her leash or the tree?”

She peed on the tree this time Emma, but at least once per walk she pees on her leash.

Pup Fan asked, “Does she use the tree for balance?”

I think so, she usually starts out with her foot on the tree but at some point she moves it.

Many of you commented that you have male dogs that squat.  Sheena asked, “How do you train a boy dog to lift his leg?”

Sampson was a squatter from day one.  Our trainer Sara told me they learn to lift by watching other dogs and if they haven’t done it by age one, they won’t.  So imagine my surprise when at about 2 1/2 Sampson lifted his leg!  I was so proud of him!  To this day he still squats occasionally but when he lifts his leg to piss on a pole, my chest puffs out with pride.

Jackie’s comment about her dog who loved to hump the hubs when he was doing push-ups made me laugh out loud.  Sampson tried to hump my hubby once too and I still get the giggles every time I think about it.  There I had to stop for a minute to let the giggles out.

Here They Are

Fingers crossed, we’ve got something that will make the ordering process easy.  Don’t worry there will be plenty of time for ordering, since we are not as rushed this year as we were last year.

Little Feet, Big Hearts

Dawn said, “Poor Nyla. Her original owner actually considered putting her to sleep rather than rehoming her? … When there is not even anything wrong with her?”

Nyla 3

 

Hold on a sec while I pull on my judgy pants.

There, they still fit.  My guess is, they weren’t going to breed her anymore so therefore, they had no need for her.  Of course, that’s just my opinion.  But it makes sense to me.

Hailey and Zaphod said, “Our Lady says she would never move anywhere we couldn’t go. It would be a deal breaker, but she guesses other people make other decisions and she is trying not to judge them.”

It’s a deal breaker for me too Hailey and Zaphod.  I would live in a tent if I had too.  I try not to judge either but in the world of animal welfare I’ve found it’s not that easy.

And thank you all for the great suggestions, I’ll make sure to pass them along to Jen.

I’ll Take Things You See On a Walk for $10 Alex

Animal Couriers said, “Maybe it was the turtle’s life savings?”

Crap!  I never thought of that. 🙂

Roxy the Traveling Dog said, “What an interesting walk. The good, the bad, and the money.”

Dammit!  Why didn’t I think of that title?  That’s a good one Roxy!

Blueberry’s Human asked, “So, did finding the ten dollars make up for the fact that Delilah rolled on a dead frog?”

Well actually it wasn’t all that bad.  Rolling in the frog was better than rolling in poop.  I could see where she had rolled so I had an easier time of washing it off.  Poop doesn’t show up that well on Delilah….unless it’s bird poop.

Pam asked, “I assume something ate it, but why leave the legs?”

I don’t know, I always thought the legs were supposed to be the best part.

Beth asked, “How long do your walks last?”

Usually about 1/2 an hour but on weekends or days off they could go a bit longer.  I sure had a lot happen on THAT 1/2 hour walk!

Sue asked, “And did you buy a lottery ticket, too, you lucky girl?”

No Sue, I did not.  After I got screwed out of that last 328 million it really soured me.  Can you imagine how many dogs I could have saved with 328 million?

And for those of you who suggested my Grandpa was with me, well that made me smile.  I miss him a lot!

Once Upon a Time

I thank you all for sharing and donating!  The last time I checked the webpage Denise was only $331.00 away from reaching her goal.  You are all so wonderful and kind!!

Princess 2

And Princess thanks you too!

That’s a wrap to this week!  This is the Follow-Up Friday Blog hop hosted by Pet Auto Safety and Heart Like a Dog.



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Follow-Up Friday – July 26, 2013

July 26, 2013 By Jodi

Welcome to this week’s edition of Follow-Up Friday.

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My co-hostess this week is mom to fur-kids Callie, Shadow and the little Demon Dog, Ducky her little shelter dog.  She’s in process of becoming a certified dog trainer and considering the stories she tells about Ducky, I suspect she has her work cut out for her.  I also suspect, this sweet woman is up for the challenge.

Please welcome Sue, from The Golden Life!  Thanks for co-hosting with me Sue.

Delilah – You Make Me Laugh

Cupcake said, “I love to dive head first into goose poop and roll around on it. And if Mom isn’t looking, I eat some….”

Cupcake, YOU make me laugh.

JoAnn asked, “Was this a clean roll or a smelly roll?”

Well there was nothing I could see, I have a feeling it might have been fresh-cut grass, but I take no chances.  She got washed when she got home. 😀

2 Brown Dawgs asked, “Wonder what good smell makes her roll?”

No idea.  She goes in with a purpose though.  Her nose is to the ground and when she finds the smell, she goes for it!

Some of Them Just Touch Your Heart

Finding out that Moo Shu made it out of the pound was made a million times better by your comments.  The fact that YOU were all so happy to hear the news, just made my joy that much greater.

Thank you for being such wonderful friends.

Jan said, “Finding out that seemingly unadoptable dogs have found good homes convinces me that we are on our way to a No Kill nation.”

From your lips Jan. Paws crossed.

I’ve Got Something In My Pocket

I hate that the pounds only give the dogs limited time.  I do know there are rescues who work with the pounds to get the dogs out, but I still hate the fact that some may not make it out.    What I really hate is how this country has become one of exploitation.

People exploit animals, themselves and their own kids.  It gives me little hope for the human race and it saddens me that it is so accepted in this country.

Jan said, “$5.00 for non residents? Do they want her to be adopted out of state or is that a typo?”

Not on my part Jan, I actually looked twice.  I’m wondering why the higher cost for residents, generally most fees tend towards less for residents and more for non-residents.

Cupcake said, “How can time run out???”

I know, it’s so sad.

Pamela asked, “Does your husband know you’d consider dogs in lieu of rent?”

He knows I would consider it.  He however does not agree.  He says me taking a dog in lieu of rent is tantamount to him taking sex in lieu of rent.

Funny how minds differ no?  I somehow think they are two entirely different concepts.

Jan K asked, “Do none of the dogs in that pound have names? Is there a reason for that?”

I did not see a name listed for her.  I don’t work directly with this pound so I’m not sure on their philosophy, I can only speak for myself and what I’m thinking is, it is far easier to put down a dog with no name.

I hate that I just typed that.

Gizmo asked, “I find it interesting that your tenant ID’d her as a mini bulldog…have you asked her if that was because they were afraid you wouldn’t accept a pittie?”

I never asked her, but I’m guessing that was it.

We Wait With Bated Breath

I’ve got nothing against the royal baby.  I like babies, really I do.  What I have a problem with is reporters and their propensity to hound people beyond reason.  Can’t she push a baby out, with people standing in front of the hospital screaming “Push it out, push it out, way out!”

Pamela said, “You realize the fox was hoping you’d run out of the house in your underwear so he could get a picture of you for *his* blog, right?”

Are you saying that maybe I already follow him? 😉

Jen said, “Now you know that the fox will probably never return because you have the camera sitting on the window sill waiting for him, right? Happens to me all of the time!”

Um Jen?  You have the most amazing pictures on your blog.  I have no idea of what you speak.

Sherri asked, ” Locally, I hear people say “they high-tailed it out of here.” WTH does that mean?”

My thoughts?  When deer take off their tails are high.  So they ‘high-tailed’ it out.

Some sayings I get more than others, but bated breath?  Um not so much.

Emma said, “Sounds like you have been outfoxed…how about that saying???”

Oh Emma, YOU make me laugh.

There’s a Big Bird in Our Woods

Callie, Shadow and Ducky’s Mom asked, “So tell me, did you bring him home, clean him up, and give him back to Sampson; OR, did you just dump poor Big Bird in the trash can on your way out of the park?”

I did neither.  Hey, I have no idea where that bird has been!  Besides, don’t you think I raise enough eye brows looking like this?

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Imagine the looks if I were wandering the woods with a stuffed Big Bird.

Yeah, they’d be calling the crisis line for sure.

I have to thank Flea for the inspiration for Wednesday’s and Thursday’s posts.  I sat with a bit of a writer’s block and threw it out on Facebook and Flea threw it right back at me.  She’s totally awesome. 😀

This is the Follow-Up Friday Blog hop, hosted by The Golden Life and Heart Like a Dog.


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This ‘N That Thursday – July 18, 2013

July 18, 2013 By Jodi

Today we join our friends at 2 Brown Dawgs for This ‘N That Thursday

This 'N That Thursday

It’s a little of this, a little of that and everything in between….

Follow-up Friday –

You remember my good friend Jodi Chick?  She co-hosted the blog hop with me a few weeks back and I’m happy to say, it didn’t scare her off.  She’s back for another go and will be co-hosting with me tomorrow.

Jodi got royally screwed and I don’t mean by one of those handsome princes.  No, Big Brother Google (the incestuous bum) screwed Jodi’s RSS feed when Google Reader went the way of the dodo.  Jodi needs some help getting her readers back.  If you don’t read Kol’s Notes you are really missing a great blog.  So please hop on over and check them out.  Oh and don’t forget to add her RSS feed to whatever reader you’re using.

I happen to be using Feedly right now and I was getting Kol’s Notes every day, but all of a sudden nothing!  So if you’re a follower of Koly’s and haven’t been getting his posts, you may want to go back in and add them to your reader again.  When I added the feed yesterday I had to add a /feed to the end of the web address and viola, I got Kol’s Notes back in my feed again!

Excessive Heat Warning-

Just like the rest of the country, we’re in the midst of a heat wave.  The weather is so hot and humid, walking should be done early morning or later at night.  Right now I’m keeping our walks short.  Like 20 minutes short.  It’s just too dangerous otherwise.  Last night we walked the dogs at 9:00 pm and it was still 86 degrees out.

The good thing?  There weren’t very many bugs!

Dogs of Blogville Calendar Contest-

You remember the hastily put together Dogs of Blogville Calendar Contest in October/November of last year?  I decided in a moment of brilliance or stupidity to have a calendar contest that ended up benefiting some fellow bloggers.  I threw the idea out, got some photos back and then I was lost.  Thankfully I have an amazing blogville family and the extremely awesome and incredibly talented Julie from The Daily Dog Blog and Leg Up Creative Solutions threw herself in the water with me and handled every detail of the calendar design and production.

Every. Single. Detail.

Well my dears, Julie has agreed to once again assist with this calendar project.  I hope to nail the specifics down and make an announcement next week with the contest guidelines.  So if you’re planning on purchasing calendars this year, you may want to set some money aside.

And start looking through your photos.

For those who didn’t purchase a calendar last year, this is the beauty who has been gracing my wall these past 18 days.

Honey from Something Wagging This Way Comes.

Honey from Something Wagging This Way Comes.

 

You can see what a great job Julie did with designing the calendars, the material is good quality, the calendars are printed in the good ole US of A AND the modest price of the calendar included the shipping.

While I haven’t yet priced calendars this year, I expect them to fall within the $20 to $25 range, which should include shipping.

So stay tuned!

Many thanks to our friends at 2 Brown Dawgs Blog.

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