Silly Saturday

I would like to introduce you to one of my silly babies today.

Meet Baxter, He is a Corgi/Rottweiler mix (don't ask me how that happened, I don't know if I want to know) He is a real clown.

One of his favorite activities is playing in the water. If there isn't water in the pool he will sit in there and bark at me till I filled it

His Birthday is coming in July and he will be 2yrs old. This is from last year he didn't care for his hat and was trying to get it off

Baxter loves to do Paw Painting 

But Baxter's all time favorite activity besides eating of course is

Foster Feature Friday #1 Phoebe

Each Friday I will be featuring a foster here on the blog. The more exposure we can give these babies the sooner they can find their furever home or get funding to get the medical care they need.

UPDATE 7/4/12 

From Phoebe herself from her Foster Moms Facebook page:

Phoebe here... And I have something to say, 

Some may be under the impression that the celebrations on the 4th are for a National Holiday. I would like to correct that misconception.

It is because I AM GETTING A HOME! That's right after a review of Multiple scripts, my agents have decided on a role where I promise to deliver the performance of a lifetime.

This will be a comeback that many will talk about for years to come. Folks, I have worked diligently at studying my lines and learning studio protocol (aka, thou shall not pee in the stars trailer)

As you watch the splendor of the 4th, please not only make a wish for (and the next Oscar) but for the many others out there how deserve that chance at stardom.

Love and snooters, 

Phoebe

Our first feature is Carolina Basset Hounds (CBHR) little girl Phoebe, she is about 10 months old, was owner surrender to a shelter

 

 Phoebe's given name is Phoenix, but she prefers to be called Phoebe by her friends. Phoebe came to CBHR with her jaw broken in 2 places. Her jaw was broken by a freak accident and not from abuse or neglect. The good news for this girl is all of her blood work came back looking real good and other than her jaw she is in very good health.

From her few posts on her foster mom's facebook page, Phoebe is enjoying the good life of lounging in her own chair, supervising family cookouts and just being the Queen. She is glad someone has finally realized she is royalty.

This girl and many other of the low rider Bassets at CBHR have on going medical needs if you are able to help them out even with a few dollars, skip Starbucks this week, please go to the CBHR's web page and make a donation. Donate to CBHR You can also get information on the site on how to adopt this precious girl or any of the others currently in foster care with CBHR.

If your home is feeling empty, CBHR is always looking for new foster homes. There are so many dogs that they have to turn away because they just don't have enough homes. Please reach out to them on their website, they will greatly appreciate it CBHR

Triple Digits and Your Dog

As we begin watching the thermometer rise to 100-104 this week, we are hearing the weather forecasters warning people about heat stroke and how to stay cool, I would like to talk about our dogs and triple digits heat.

Dogs are more susceptible to heat stroke than humans. Think about it they wear their fur coats year round, while ours are hanging in the back of the closet and we are wearing as little clothes as possible. Also, dogs don't sweat like you and I. They cool off their bodies by panting or blowing out heat. This is a much less effective way to cool off.

Heat stroke in your dog happens when their body temperature passes the bodies ability to dissipate heat. In your dog this causes extreme strain on their heart, blood clotting and death of tissue.

Normal body temperature for your dog is 101-102, If his temperature reaches 106 he is in danger of brain damage, vital organ failure and DEATH.

Symptoms of an over heated dog on his way to heat stroke

• Rapid, frantic breathing
• Wide eyes
• Thick Saliva
• Bright red tongue
• Vomiting
• Staggering
• Diarrhea
• Coma

*Heat stroke is deadly, Cool your dog in whatever way you can and get them to the vet as soon as possible.

Preventative measures to ensure your dog stays cool

• Never leave them in the car even for 10 minutes

• Provide shade and plenty of water for outside dogs. A wading pool filled with fresh water they can play in is great

• Do not exercise your dogs on extreme heat days

           

Dogs and the 4th of July

The 4th of July is all about Celebration Food, Family, Fun and Fireworks. Too bad our dogs don't agree.

Now don't get me wrong, dogs love Food, Family & Fun. It is the fireworks they don't care for too much. Even the biggest and bravest dog can be sent cowering by the loud boom of fireworks.

So to make this holiday one you and your four-legged family member can enjoy include them in the Food, Family & Fun. But as the sun goes down, do your dog a favor and leave them home with a nice safe place to curl up and relax.

If there will be fireworks near your home here are a few tips to help ease your dogs fears

• Don't change your behavior, just because there are loud noises and they are frightened don't baby them. This is just reinforcing their fear and behavior. Just go about your normal activities.
• Don't react in anticipation of your dogs fear. They will sense the reaction and this will make their fear even worse. Your body language tells your dog there is something to be afraid of.
• Try and drowned out the noise by turning up the Television or radio. Keep all the windows closed and if you have one turn on a fan to help drowned out the noise.
• Whatever you do, don't force your dog to face his fear. If he is more comfortable in his crate or under the bed, leave him there

By following these simple steps everyone in the family two and four legged can enjoy the 4th of July