Furry Face

12/31/2022

If you’re off and home, take some time to be present with your dog❤️🐾

I am your dog, and I have a little something I'd like to whisper in your ear; I know that you humans lead busy lives. Some have to work, some have children to raise. It always seems like you are running here and there, often much too fast, often never noticing the truly grand things in life.

Look down at me now, while you sit there at your computer. See the way my dark brown eyes look at yours? They are slightly cloudy now. That comes with age. The grey hairs are beginning to ring my soft muzzle. You smile at me; I see love in your eyes. What do you see in mine? Do you see a spirit? A soul inside, who loves you as no other could in the world? A spirit that would forgive all trespasses of prior wrong doing for just a simple moment of your time?

That is all I ask; To slow down, if even for a few minutes to be with me. So many times you have been saddened by the words you read on that screen, of others of my kind, passing. Sometimes we die young and oh so quickly, sometimes so suddenly it wrenches your heart out of your throat. Sometimes, we age so slowly before your eyes that you may not even seem to know until the very end, when we look at you with grizzled muzzles and cataract clouded eyes. Still the love is always there, even when we must take that long sleep, to run free in a distant land.

I may not be here tomorrow; I may not be here next week. Someday you will shed the water from your eyes, that humans have when deep grief fills their souls, and you will be angry at yourself that you did not have just "One more day" with me.

Because I love you so, your sorrow touches my spirit and grieves me. We have NOW, together. So come, sit down here next to me on the floor, and look deep into my eyes. What do you see? If you look hard and deep enough we will talk, you and I, heart to heart. Come to me not as "alpha" or as "trainer" or even "Mom or Dad," come to me as a living soul and stroke my fur and let us look deep into one another’s eyes, and talk. I may tell you something about the fun of chasing a tennis ball, or I may tell you something profound about myself, or even life in general. You decided to have me in your life because you wanted a soul to share such things with. Someone very different from you, and here I am.

I am a dog, but I am alive. I feel emotion, I feel physical senses, and I can revel in the differences of our spirits and souls. I do not think of you as a "Dog on two feet" -- I know what you are. You are human, in all your quirkiness, and I love you still.

Now, come sit with me, on the floor. Enter my world, and let time slow down if only for 15 minutes. Look deep into my eyes, and whisper to my ears.

Speak with your heart, with your joy and I will know your true self. We may not have tomorrow, and life is oh so very short.

So please… come sit with me now and let us share the precious moments we have together.

Love,
Your Dog...
.Anonymous❤️🐾

12/31/2022

Happy New Year Everyone!!❤️🐾🥂🍾🎉

12/30/2022

Totally, 100% agree❤️

12/28/2022

Opossums are seriously misunderstood! Not mean, not scary, not dangerous, good for the environment and cute to boot! Watch this video to learn more about these timid creatures❤️

12/28/2022

Been saying this from day 1. No correlation between DCM and grain free foods😒🙄

The FDA received far fewer reports of DCM cases from 2020 to 2022 compared to the preceding two years. In total, the FDA received 1,382 reports of DCM from Jan. 1, 2014 to Nov. 1, 2022.

12/24/2022

Happy Holidays to all!❤️🎄🎅🏻⛄️

12/08/2022

Anyone feeding Raw Paws?

And that's not the only problem with this pet food.

11/28/2022

Scrumptious either way!❤️😂😂

11/27/2022

😂😘😂❤️

11/27/2022

Beautiful!❤️🌿

I May Never Be a Lap Cat - A Poem by Melanie Nordberg
The artwork shared with this is "Feral Wraith" by Molly Devlin
Sent by our follower Liza to share with you all
❤️🧡💛💚💙🖤💜

I may never be a lap cat,

or one who comes when called.

I may resist the hand that tries to touch

and some may think I’m flawed.

I may prefer my freedom

to your warm and cozy house

I may reject a bowl of finest foods

for the chance to catch a mouse.

But the box you put out for me,

Feels safe and warm and dry.
And I raise my eyes to thank you

when I see you walking by.

I eat the food you give me

I listen to your voice

I may never be a lap cat

but thank you for offering me the choice.

One day I’ll see the winter,

one day I’ll feel the rain,

I may grow old not knowing

there is freedom from this pain

I know you’ve tried to help me

and although my days will end

I may never be a lap cat

but I know you are my friend.•*'⁀⋱•🐾

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!!❤️

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🧡 Here’s a list of Thanksgiving foods that you can share with your pets today. 👇 Make sure to offer the foods to them plain (no sugar, seasoning or spices, butter or other additives) and in small portions and bites.

Aside from being safe, these foods and snacks are beneficial for your pet’s health too! Learn how in today’s free blog post. 🐶🐱

❗And remember: Do not give your pet dishes containing raisins or grapes, onions, leeks or chives (most dressings and stuffing), as well as bread, processed or sugary foods, and desserts.



Click here to learn what benefits these foods can offer your pet: http://bit.ly/3UQet1B

11/22/2022

😹😹😹

11/22/2022

❤️😍🥹The CUTEST!!

09/11/2022

In memory of all who were lost, their friends and families, and with humble gratitude to all who served in the aftermath, 2-legged and 4-legged.

07/24/2022

Useful information with a successful outcome!

This is Vivian, a well-mannered Havanese who lives down the street with my neighbor, a well-mannered woman I’ll call “Brenda.”

I ran into Brenda at dinner last night and listened sympathetically as she related the details of a horrifying encounter between Vivian and a large Llewellin I’ll call Brutus. According to Brenda, Brutus grabbed Vivian by her head for no apparent reason, latched on, and began to shake her like the tug toy she resembles.

If you google “Llewellin,” you’ll read about “an attractive, energetic canine that’s become a source of contention within the dog world.” Apparently, some people believe Llewellin’s are nothing more than English Setters, while others are convinced they are a distinct, individual breed unto themselves. Whatever the case, the one we’re calling Brutus was trying to remove Vivian’s head, and Brenda was none too pleased.

Brenda began to scream, understandably, at the sight of her beloved Vivian halfway down the throat of an animal five times her size. Other people in close proximity, equally horrified by the unprovoked assault, began to scream at Brutus, demanding that he release poor Vivian. Brutus, however, did not comply. At which point Brenda leapt onto the big Llewellin and attempted to pry its enormous jaws apart, to no avail.

Things were looking pretty bad for poor Vivian, when a heroic bystander - I’ll call her Carol - assessed the situation, walked calmly into the melee, grabbed Brutus by the tail, and shoved a finger up his ass. At which point the big Llewellin dropped the little Havanese to the ground and ran off with his tail between his legs, the very picture of shame and regret.

Isn’t that fantastic?

The brutal death of a beloved pet, the inevitable brawl between the dog owners, the grief, the anger, and the expense of the subsequent court case…all avoided because a quick-thinking bystander had the presence of mind to shove her finger up a dog’s ass.

The more you know…

[EDIT] I just heard from "Brenda," who told me the breed that attacked Vivian was not in fact, a Llewellin, but a Heeler, which I believe is an Australian Cattle Dog. Apologies to Llewellin's everywhere. Their rectums, however, according to Carol, are indistinguishable, and feel pretty much the same...

07/16/2022

Truth!❤️

All dogs go to heaven ♥️

Photo taken by Rebecca and posted in the Nebraska through the lens page.

07/14/2022

Still using these dangerous products?

FDA fact sheet about potential neurologic adverse events in dogs and cats when treated with the flea and tick drugs Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard, or Simparica.

07/06/2022

Primal Recall. Wash your hands, people!

07/01/2022

This is a great option to try when it comes to fireworks response therapy and super easy to do. This is Dr. Richard Palmquist of the AHVMF. We’ve done this for years and it works!!

06/20/2022

RECALL ALERT!!! Click on pic for full details

06/16/2022

ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT

We’ve posted warnings on the dangers of Seresto collars in the past and still there are those who choose to use them!

STOP!! STOP!! STOP!! STOP!! STOP!! STOP

The sheer volume of people who actually believe that if these were dangerous then they wouldn’t be sold, that their vets wouldn’t recommend them, that the government would protect them do NOT understand that we are manipulated, controlled, and lied to for MONEY. We are NOT protected and certainly our animals are considered expendable/collateral damage and a means to an end. That end is MONEY!

It remains to be seen if Seresto collars are actually removed from the marketplace. Bayer/Elanco are incredibly powerful with billions of dollars at their disposal.

If they are removed, expect them to be redesigned/renamed/repackaged into something similar. More than 2500 animals died because of these flea and tick collars. But - MONEY!!

Link to story in first comment on Facebook

05/30/2022

Freedom is never free. Remember why this is a holiday❤️🐾

02/21/2022

A snacking porcupine! So cute!❤️

02/16/2022

Charcuterie for Guinea Pigs!!❤️🤗