Just got back the vet’s report on my Maggie’s tumor. It was, as the vet describes it, “partly bad news and partly good news.” The bad news is that the tumor was definitely malignant. The good news is that it appeared to be totally encapsulated and confined to the thyroid. Even though it looks good now, there is still the possibility that the tumor metastasized before we got it out, so we will need to keep an eye on her, but for now, it looks like she is in the clear. Thanks so much for all of your good wishes!
Dog Cruelty in Texas
Thanks to friend-of-the-blogger Pam for sending this to me. I hadn’t heard about Luttrell’s service in Afghanistan – sounds like he went through hell. I hope the people who did this are punished to the fullest extent, although I think most animal cruelty laws are not tough enough.
A Porti it is!
The Obamas announced (finally!) that they are getting a Portuguese Water Dog for their daughters. Apparently, Bo (Father’s name? “Diddly” of course!) is 6-months old and is currently residing with a professional trainer to learn enough manners to be allowed to live in the White House. The girls have met the dog, and Malia’s allergies were not a problem, so the deal is sealed. They had a brief photo op on the Today show this morning, but I’m sure Bo will make a grand appearance once he finishes finishing school and arrives at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Shout Out to the Greg Biffle Foundation for Animals
Kudos to Nascars Greg Biffle and his wife Nicole on their foundation to help companion animals. According to their website, the foundation was created in 2005 “to create awareness and serve as an advocate to improve the well-being of animals by engaging the power and passion of the motor sports industry. Financial support for the foundation comes from a variety of sources including individual contributions, NASCAR Pets calendars, and the sale of various racing and other sports memorabilia. ”
The calendars look really neat – I’ll have to remember to buy one for 2010. They also offer other merchandise such as T-shirts, caps, and dog dish holders made of granite – very attractive!
The foundation makes grants to animal shelters and humane societies around the country to represent the best interests of animals.
Greg and Nicole have four dogs – Foster and his daughter Gracie, a pair of Boxers who are very familiar to race fans across the country. Foster even graced the front of a Milk Bones box in 2004. The latest addition is Savannah, who was rescued from a Georgia shelter. Not sure who the fourth one is.
They both serve on the board of Iredell Friends of Animals, trying to increase the number of pet adoptions and decrease the number of animals that must be euthanized each year.
What a worthy cause!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Who Says Dogs Don’t Understand Religion?
Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food Company, based in Wheeling, Illinois has come out with a line of kosher pet foods. To promote the line – what else? – they are sponsoring a series of dog Seders around the country for the past several years.
Owner Holly Sher says prizes are given for the dog that can sing the four questions posed at a Seder and for the dog that finds the hidden matzoh. However, they often have trouble finding a winner for the matzoh contest, as dogs tend to be not so interested in finding it! “None of the dogs like matzoh,” Sher says.
For those of you, like me, that are not Jewish, here is a website that can help you understand some of the traditions, such as the four questions which are generally answered by the youngest child at the Passover Seder.
My favorite part of the whole article I read was the picture (shown above) of the dog with the yarmulke on his head! Too cute!
Photo by Joshua Lott, courtesy of Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food.
A Dog-Friendly Car!
Have you seen the ads for the new Honda Element? It’s due out this fall, and is specifically designed for dog-lovers. What a great idea!
Dishes fit for a King…er…First Dog
A comment posted from Thomas told me about this, but I thought it was too good to be left as just a comment – wanted to make everyone saw this. Here’s the complete press release. Thanks to Thomas for alerting me to it!
Barack Obama is bringing from Europe unique presents – Luxury accessories for the America’s First Dog
Prague, April 7th, 2009
WOW! All America can see now what will the future presidential dog eat from and where he or she will live. Barack Obama, the president of the USA, is bringing from just finished visit of Europe interesting gifts.
Political leaders of European Union prepared for the First American Couple original and witty gifts indeed. On Sunday, Barack and Michelle Obama received in Prague luxury dog bowls and dog bed for their sweet pet that they should be getting on Easter. Special edition of products prepared exclusively for America’s First Dog includes logo that was specially designed for the dog that we all cannot wait to see! The First American Couple seemed evidently excited by receiving these gifts. We can expect that the future american dogstar will really use these gifts.
You will not be able to find so high-quality dog products anywhere in the world but in the Czech Republic, where they are manufactured by company Lillibed. Indeed, the official counciler’s gifts for American presidential couple bear the stamp of best quality. Made from world-renowned Carlsbad porcelain, the bowl for American first dog is gilt and coated by Swarovski crystals. The future first American pet will even receive two dog bowls, because every dog needs two bowls– one for food and one for water.
American presidential couple is bringing home also a dog bed to provide a place to sleep for presidential family’s pet. The bed is made from luxury all-natural materials and just as the dogs bowls bears the American First Dog’s logo. Manufacturers even kept in mind the allergy of Obama’s daughter Malia. Therefore, only special hypoallergenic materials were selected to enable Malia to take care of the family dog without troubles.
If you want to see them, here is the official website: www.firstdogbowl.com
Don’t know how firm the Easter date is, but I thought the deluxe acoutrements were hysterical. (My dogs eat from stainless steel bowls we bought at Wally World and they sleep on the floor when they’re not on my bed!) I mean, honestly, Swarovski for a dog????
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Saturday Survey: Favorite Celebrity Dog Lover (Male)
I posted last week about several celebrities who love dogs. (See the previous post here.) Then last Saturday, we asked about your favorite female celebrity from the list, so this week, it’s only fair to ask about your favorite male from the list.
Continue reading Saturday Survey: Favorite Celebrity Dog Lover (Male)
You’re Not Going To Get My Bone!
Have you seen this video yet? The poor dog thinks his back leg is trying to steal his bone!
Have a great weekend!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
DogTown on NatGeo
A reminder that the National Geographic Channel is airing new DogTown episodes at 10 pm on Fridays. Hightlights from this week’s episode are below.