Archive for September, 2009

Vet Visit Coupons

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 Posted in discounts and deals | No Comments »

Someone was asking me the other day about vet clinics that take payment plans and the like. There is a very nice animal care center/vetrinary hospital in Freemont, California, ... Read more..

Zen Dogs

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 Posted in Animal Friendly Products, around the house | 1 Comment »

I once was at an outdoor fair, and someone was demonstrating Crystal Singing Bowls at a booth. They had them for sale in a variety of sizes. My ... Read more..

Even Charities Need to “Address” The Issue

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 Posted in Animal Friendly Products, around the house, running a charity | No Comments »

Awhile back, I saw some plaques, like the one at left, at a horse stable. They were emblazoned with the horse's name on it.  Underneath, there was a hook ... Read more..

I Smell It In the Air…It’s Auction Time

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 Posted in saving shelter pets | No Comments »

Sorry, but I am just not feeling it.  I know that it is Fall, but I can't smell it yet.   What I am talking about is the smell of ... Read more..

Short Term Loans: Not Free Money

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 Posted in around the house | No Comments »

Unless you were on an extended African Safari, or a trek through the Andes Mountains, or you are Rip Van Winkle, you have probably heard about the loan given to ... Read more..

Chim-Chim Chiminea

Monday, September 28th, 2009 Posted in around the house | No Comments »

Today, the high is 61 degrees.  You might not think that is very cold, but it is also drizzly, windy and rainy.  Whenever I am damp, I have that soaked ... Read more..

Sweet Dog Has a Few More Days, But Only Until Friday

Monday, September 28th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

I reported about this sweet dog, labeled a Basset Hound, but whom I believe is a Beagle / Corgi or a Beagle / Basset. She was given a few ... Read more..

Tetra Pak Donates Ten Cents a Tweet

Friday, September 25th, 2009 Posted in health and wellness, holidays, wildlife rescue | No Comments »

Well, it is just a few more days to October. Many children I know have been talking about what they are going to be for Halloween for the past ... Read more..

Bring The Indoors Outdoors

Thursday, September 24th, 2009 Posted in around the house | 1 Comment »

What is the difference between a fire pit and an outdoor fireplace?  When using a fire ring, the fire is still burning on the ground.  The ring simply contains the ... Read more..

An Accident Doesn’t Deserve This Punishment

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 Posted in adoptable, heard county animal control | 2 Comments »

There are some things that just make me angry, like this sweet Beagle Bassett at a Georgia shelter.   She is being labelled a Bassett mix, but I really think she ... Read more..

Check Your Facts and Support An Artist

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

There has been quite some controversy on various websites of people labeling handmade items "Native American." There is some concern if one believes that people living on a reservation ... Read more..

Use Your Head When Going With Your Heart

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

While I enjoy sitting in the field, counting the stars, one of the most important things you can use to keep you safe is light. If you are rescuing ... Read more..

A Change of Art

Monday, September 21st, 2009 Posted in saving shelter pets, shop to help | No Comments »

Previously, I reported that artist Dean Russo was donating $5.00 from each of his Mixed Breed paintings in his Etsy store to Saving Shelter Pets, Inc. The details have ... Read more..