Our little Pomeranian came to live with us when I was about five years old. We lived in central Pennsylvania and were always going for a drive somewhere, or on a trip to Canada. This dog went everywhere with me. He was very small so it was easy to take him along. He never caused any trouble, and he loved to share my hamburgers and snacks in the back seat. From this practice, he learned to detect wrappers being opened anywhere in the house!
As time passed we covered a lot of miles. Then on one trip to Canada he ran away. We were staying at a place in Ontario that had cabins on the river. We loved to go there. It was a bright sunny day and he wanted to look around. It came time to go home and I felt so bad. We lived a long way from there and I realized I may never see him again. It was a sad trip home.
About six months later, the man that owned those cabins called. He said " I have your little dog. " He had taken a walk and stopped in to visit a neighbor who said, come and see this little dog that I found. When he saw that it was my dog King, he said I know the little girl that this dog belongs to. She would be very happy to have him back. That nice man gave him back.
We had to take that long trip to get him and am sure the food we shared on the way home was extra yummy.
Finally we moved to Canada. To Ontario first, for about five years. Then to British Columbia, and later to the Yukon. This little dog came right along.
Dogs and Fishing:
One time Dad let me take my little Pomeranian fishing. We lived at Good Hope Lake, in northern British Columbia. Very often, after Dad got home from work, we would go out in the boat and fish for a while. The fish would bite one after another and sometimes we would both have a fish on at the same time. It was great fun and time went quickly.
King was a little red dog and weighed about five pounds. Most dogs like a ride in a boat,and everything was going fine until we had a fish on. The line was being wound in, and the fish appeared there in the water. That's all it took and my little dog jumped right in to help! We had to circle around and scoop him out. That's just how he was and there was no changing him! No more fishing just boat rides.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Events of Dog Sitting
I have been dog/puppy sitting for my friend who raises the Maltese.
They are so cuddly and sweet!
The first day, first thing in the morning, the Momma dog with three nursing puppies ran away.
She ran across the neighbors field, and up the next hill to the house on top. Ralph and I drove out around and over to that ridge. There she was. The couple that live there hadn't left for work
yet. He said I could move my car ahead and park,...and he would get his boots on and help catch her. By the time we did this, she was gone! She moves very fast, her little legs a churning.
Drove back home, stopping at a few places....asking them to call if they see this dog.
Went and got my daughter Alisa, so she could stay with Ralph. Got changed into proper clothes and shoes, and said I wasn't coming home until I found that dog.
Had to drive back over to where I had seen her and stopped at more houses along the way. Some folks said they would help me look. Another lady held my hand and prayed. Everyone said they would watch for her. One more trip up to that house....I could hear faint, squeeky barking way down in t he field. Looking down from where I was, it would be better to walk in from home.
Went back and ask my neighbor to call the folks that had offered to help, and tell them we heard barking down by the pond. Crossed the fence and walked down in there, no dog. Soon I could follow the barking. Went through three more fences....there she was, ....then off she went.
Then up the hill again! I could see her go to a metal shed behind a yellow house. The back of it was open all the way across and it was full of stuff. In she went.
All this time I was carrying a little plate of chicken bits and her squeeky toy. She wouldn't come out, but I'd toss her a bit of chicken from time to time. She was standing on a lawn mower. The shed was really full, so she was safely back in there. Soon I heard voices, and it was the couple that had offered to help. The man climbed in there and got behind the dog. She didn't like that, so came out for a bite of chicken and I grabbed her. Back down and through the fields....passing the dog back and forth as we came through the fences. At home she had the mud washed off, then back to her puppies. This all took about three hours!!
They are so cuddly and sweet!
The first day, first thing in the morning, the Momma dog with three nursing puppies ran away.
She ran across the neighbors field, and up the next hill to the house on top. Ralph and I drove out around and over to that ridge. There she was. The couple that live there hadn't left for work
yet. He said I could move my car ahead and park,...and he would get his boots on and help catch her. By the time we did this, she was gone! She moves very fast, her little legs a churning.
Drove back home, stopping at a few places....asking them to call if they see this dog.
Went and got my daughter Alisa, so she could stay with Ralph. Got changed into proper clothes and shoes, and said I wasn't coming home until I found that dog.
Had to drive back over to where I had seen her and stopped at more houses along the way. Some folks said they would help me look. Another lady held my hand and prayed. Everyone said they would watch for her. One more trip up to that house....I could hear faint, squeeky barking way down in t he field. Looking down from where I was, it would be better to walk in from home.
Went back and ask my neighbor to call the folks that had offered to help, and tell them we heard barking down by the pond. Crossed the fence and walked down in there, no dog. Soon I could follow the barking. Went through three more fences....there she was, ....then off she went.
Then up the hill again! I could see her go to a metal shed behind a yellow house. The back of it was open all the way across and it was full of stuff. In she went.
All this time I was carrying a little plate of chicken bits and her squeeky toy. She wouldn't come out, but I'd toss her a bit of chicken from time to time. She was standing on a lawn mower. The shed was really full, so she was safely back in there. Soon I heard voices, and it was the couple that had offered to help. The man climbed in there and got behind the dog. She didn't like that, so came out for a bite of chicken and I grabbed her. Back down and through the fields....passing the dog back and forth as we came through the fences. At home she had the mud washed off, then back to her puppies. This all took about three hours!!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Precious Koala that survived the Australian Bush Fires
Precious Koala that survived the Australian Bush Fires
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Tainted Peanut Butter can make your dog ill.
Saw this in Today's Register-Guard: "Pets have joined the list of those falling ill from salmonella-contaminated peanut butter. The Oregon Public Health Division reported on Friday that a dog in Douglas County caught the bug after eating a tainted dog biscuit." Click here for complete article.
How to deal with a pet emergency
Quick tips for common emergency management
By: Terrificpets Staff Posted: 2/7/2009
No one can predict pet emergencies, which is why they are often so difficult to handle and try to deal with as a dog owner.
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By: Terrificpets Staff Posted: 2/7/2009
No one can predict pet emergencies, which is why they are often so difficult to handle and try to deal with as a dog owner.
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Thursday, February 5, 2009
ASPCA Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2008
I especially liked the ASPCA News Alert : Jan. 2, 2009 article, Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2008. I did not know about some of the things listed there. This article covers, human medication, insecticide, people foods, rodent poison, veterinary medications, plants, chemical hazards, heavy metals, household cleaners, and fertilizer. There is a list of 10 foods you should not feed your pet. I did not know about avocado.
Some time ago, I saved an article called" Peoples Pharmacy" from the Oregonian newspaper. It is written by Joe and Teresa Graedon. It is an advice column, that answers peoples questions on health issues. I did not save the date on this article. The one writing in said : I heard that garlic could keep fleas from biting, so I put some in my dog's food for about a week. He became lethargic and couldn't even climb the lowest stairs. I thought this might be a reaction to antibiotics I had him on to heal sores from the original fleabites.
I took him again to check for infection, but there wasn't any. I casually mentioned the garlic, and the vet said that garlic is toxic to dogs. It causes something called Heinz body anemia. Please warn other readers.
The answer was : Both garlic and onions can cause anemia in dogs. Cats are even more susceptible.
People often assume that they can give their pets the same things they take themselves, but that's not necessarily a good idea. Always check with the vet before giving your pet any medicine or extra treats such as chocolate or raisins, which are also toxic to dogs.
Before reading this, I had given my dogs people food that contained some garlic.
If you type in garlic for dogs, Google will take you to sites where you can read what others say about about this subject.
Some time ago, I saved an article called" Peoples Pharmacy" from the Oregonian newspaper. It is written by Joe and Teresa Graedon. It is an advice column, that answers peoples questions on health issues. I did not save the date on this article. The one writing in said : I heard that garlic could keep fleas from biting, so I put some in my dog's food for about a week. He became lethargic and couldn't even climb the lowest stairs. I thought this might be a reaction to antibiotics I had him on to heal sores from the original fleabites.
I took him again to check for infection, but there wasn't any. I casually mentioned the garlic, and the vet said that garlic is toxic to dogs. It causes something called Heinz body anemia. Please warn other readers.
The answer was : Both garlic and onions can cause anemia in dogs. Cats are even more susceptible.
People often assume that they can give their pets the same things they take themselves, but that's not necessarily a good idea. Always check with the vet before giving your pet any medicine or extra treats such as chocolate or raisins, which are also toxic to dogs.
Before reading this, I had given my dogs people food that contained some garlic.
If you type in garlic for dogs, Google will take you to sites where you can read what others say about about this subject.
Dogs and Arthritis
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Keeping our Pets Safe during the Holidays!
I found an interesting post on thoughtsfurpaws reminding us of a few dangers to our pets during the Holidays. With Valentine's day approaching a few precautions can save a lot of heart ache.
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