The Eyes Have It

Wouldn't you love to know what your cat is thinking? Although stereotyped as being distant and uncommunicative because of their solitary nature and independence, cats communicate very effectively. Look into your cat's eyes and you can tell a lot about his state of mind.

The degree of opening of the eyelids tells a tale. Wide-open eyes correlate with alertness and increased levels of mental activity – ready for action, if you will. Semi-closed or fluttering eyes mean that the cat is in a more dozy, complacent mood or may be in the mood for a nap. So if your cat's eyelids flutter and periodically close while he is looking at you, it is a sign of faith or trust. Even if he is on the brink of falling asleep at the time, squinting at you is still a compliment because your pet is showing that he is comfortable and trusting enough to take a nap in your presence.

Sometimes your cat will slowly, almost, but usually not quite, close her eyes and reopen them while looking at you. When almost closed, the eyes are held at the lowest point for a second. You can return the sentiment by gently squinting back, mimicking the cat's pattern. This is called ’blink kissing’ and uses the cat’s own language to say "I am not threatening you, you can relax". The cat often blinks in response and then acts in a self conscious way, perhaps fluffing itself up or grooming.

Humans love eye contact - it is friendly. For a cat, prolonged eye contact is an assertive, or even threatening, signal. The classic case is when several people are in a room for a social occasion and the host's cat walks in. It unerringly goes towards the person who doesn't like cats. Is it simply being perverse? The answer is in eye contact. Cat lovers will be watching the cat, hoping it goes to greet them. Those who don't particularly like cats will ignore it, hoping it will leave them alone. For the cat, the eye contact made by the cat lovers is somewhat threatening. It avoids them. The people who don't particularly like cats are not making eye contact - to the cat, they are signaling that they pose no threat. They are being polite in cat terms, so, ironically, it goes to socialize with them :)

Alice England
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Poem for Rosie and Sparky

For Rosie and Sparky:

Recently two of my friends made a difficult decision. Due to illness they had to put their dogs to sleep and are now happily playing over the rainbow bridge and without any pain.

In honor of Rosie and Sparky, I would like to share this poem. I have a mug with this saying on it:

He is your friend, your partner,
your defender, your dog.
You are his life, his love, his leader.
He will be yours, faithful and true
to the last beat of his heart.
You owe him to be worthy of such devotion."

Unknown

I don’t mean to upset anyone but we will all face this at some time. May be take comfort in this poem and also we must be worthy of such devotion.
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I have been filling in for the month of September on the blog. I am now relinquishing my role back to Patty. Thank you.

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SHOW AND TELL TUESDAY

JUST SOME CUTE PICTURES:

THE TIGER AND THE MOUSE

The extraordinary scene was captured by photography
student Casey Gutteridge at the Santago Rare Leopard
Project in Hertfordshire.
The 19-year-old, from Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, who was
photographing the leopard for a course project, was
astounded by the mouse's behavior.

He said: 'I have no idea where the mouse came from - he just
appeared in the enclosure after the keeper had dropped in the
meat for the leopard.
'He didn't take any notice of the leopard, just went straight
over to the meat and started feeding himself.
'But the leopard was pretty surprised - she bent down and
sniffed the mouse and flinched a bit like she was scared.
'In the meantime the mouse just carried on eating like nothing
had happened...

but even a gentle shove does not deter the little creature
from getting his fill.
'It was amazing, even the keeper who had thrown the meat
into the enclosure was shocked - he said he'd never seen
anything like it before.'
Project owner Jackie James added: 'It was so funny to see -
Sheena batted the mouse a couple of times to try to get it away
from her food.
'But the determined little thing took no notice and just carried on.'
Sheena was brought in to the Santago Rare Leopard Project
from a UK zoo when she was just four months old.
She is one of 14 big cats in the private collection started by
Jackie 's late husband Peter in 1989.
The African Leopard can be found in the continent's forests,
grasslands, savannas, and rainforests.


...so the mouse continued to eat the leopard's lunch and
show the leopard who was the boss.
Just proves no one can
push you around without your permission.

Your Monday Morning Smile~ OK GO~WHITE KNUCKLES

IT'S THE ANGELPUPSCREATIONS CREW GUEST POSTING ON PETSJUBILEE AGAIN!!

Looking for a Monday morning feel good video to start your day??? Look no further! If you are at all familiar with video music, you may have seen this band, OK Go, in their "Treadmill" video...I don't even remember the name of the song, only that the entire video was coordinated with the members of the band hopping and riding four treadmills throughout the song...

Well this time, they are working with DOGS (and a cameo by a goat if you watch closely ;-)!! Absolutely fantastic dogs who look like they are having the time of their lives! (I base this solely on the amount of tail-wagging I see...) I followed a tweet on Twitter last week to a blog that had this video on it. I unfortunately don't remember the blog name, but on it they stated that this video is uncut...these pups actually trained then performed the entire routine without error! Unbelievable! Not only is it a great song and video but it promotes animal rescue to boot!

So, without further ado, we bring you "White Knuckles".....you'll be smiling the whole time and maybe all morning ;-)



HAPPY MONDAY!!
KELLY & CREW
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Ask The Petsjubilee Pets

Warning: The advice and comments in the Ask The Petsjubilee Pets posts are for fun only and not meant in any way to represent real advice. Since the pets are the ones responding to the questions, the humans shall and forever remain blameless for whatever the animals post.

As promised from last week, we are answering this letter:

Dear Sasha,

I am a dachshund mix hound dog. I was rescued and have been living with my new family since I was a pup, about 7 years. My problem started about 6 months ago when my family took in another puppy, a Yorkie named, we’ll call him John. He isn’t nice to me at all. I’ve got tons of seniority (and weight) on him, but he acts like he’s the boss. He won’t let me sleep on the bed with my mom where I have always slept, so now I am on the floor with the big dog. Grrrr… I am last in line for treats, behind the big dog and my used-to-be best friend, we’ll call him Mo, and this new ’boss’. He and ’Mo’ are best friends now and seem to leave me out of the fun. Now I have to admit, I’m not the life of the party -- sometimes I can even be a little neurotic, but this disrespect seems to be growing. What can I do?

The Disgusted Dachshund

Dear The Disgusted Dachshund,

I have been furplexed with your issue since I gots your letter. We dachshunds need the top dog treatment at all times. I was the new pup on the block whens Mommy brought me home so of course I lets my big brother Charlie knows I was going to be top dog right away. Most of the time he seems fine with his place in the pack though.

I knows lots of the peeps on the team said they would so take you in and make you feel special, but the pets all agree that there really is only one thing you should do. "Play sick". Not really sick, just do a few things you don't normally do. Like eat a bunch of grass, do that little cough sound like you are going to puke, jump off of the furniture and do a small little limp, or the best one of all drag the butt on the carpet. It is bound to get quite a bit of attention from the humans when ever needed.

The key is timing. Do it right when the other dogs are getting the attention. But, not too long doing it or they will take you to the vet or give you the yucky pink medicine.

I hope this helps.

Your Friend In Fur,
SassySashaDoxie

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Saturday Pet Blog Hop 9/25/10

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Best In Show: How to Show Your Dog

I love watching dog shows and recently had the opportunity to interview one of our team members who actually competes in them. I'd like to introduce you to Janice Lagard, owner of DogsRule on Etsy. I hope you enjoy it.
Shari
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Janice, can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your background?

I have been showing my dogs since 2001. I have always had a dog as a child, and after I was married~ we had dogs too! I love to attend dog shows whether I have a dog entered or not! I started out with BEAGLES...my first show dog purchased was a male beagle pup, he was 'pick of the litter'...my Mikey. But, it didn't work out. I chose BEAGLES because of their sweet personalities as I have always loved that breed. They are great with children, easy care dogs, train well as they are food motivated, and just a pleasure to be around!

I saw my first papillon in 1998, and it was love at first sight! I researched and was finally able to purchase a papillon, after over a year of waiting, as they had stolen my heart! The Toy PAPILLONS were perfect for me with their get up and go size! They are so smart...and just little comedians! I love their look...and they are like potato chips...you just can't have one!

For a complete novice, how would one get started in dog shows?

Well, first you would have to attend shows, check out the dogs you might be interested in, read up on that breed to make sure it is made for you, and meet the breeders! Do your homework! Learn about the breeder, her ethics, her dogs, and ask around about her. They pretty much require the same from you. It is not easy to find a good, reputable breeder. Also, the breed you chose might be a factor as some breeds are easier to purchase/acquire than others.

How much time do you spend grooming your dogs for a show?
I do all the major nail clipping, feet/hock trimming, whisker trimming 'a few days' prior. The day 'before' they get a thorough brushing. Day of the show...they get their bath/conditioning which takes 1/2 hour...and then they get blown dry which takes another good 1/2 hour. And, then their teeth brushed!

Do you hire a handler? Is it best to hire someone, or do it yourself?
I use a handler. That is kind of a personal decision. It has to be awesome to take your own dog in the ring and win! I don't feel confident enough to do that with myself! LOL

And unfortunately, most times, judges look at what is on the other end of the leash. Some judges will put up a handler before a regular person. Majors are hard to come by, and of course you want your dog to have every possibility to win that major. Also, big breeders take their own dogs in, as they have been around for a long time and know most of the judges. Some of the breeders are involved with the Kennel Clubs putting on the shows, so they are in a position to hire these judges for their kennel clubs and they have more visibility with them. It is not easy just because you have a nice dog! It takes a lot of patience, stamina, and heartbreak to participate in this sport!

Generally, how long do the shows last?
Most shows begin at 8:00 AM and finish somewhere near 4:00 PM. But, you may arrive one hour before your ring time, and depending if you win, then you would stay on for GROUPS, then BEST IN SHOW if you win your group. If you are just visiting...then you would go to the ring that your breed of interest is showing in, watch and then decide from there how long you might want to stay, it can be a long day if your breed is on early, and you want to stay for BEST IN SHOW which is at the end of the day. There are vendors to visit, and always food stands etc. So, it is kind of up to you. Normally, I always go to watch the papillons if I have nothing in the ring, then we (I always have a pap with me) visit the vendors and shop! If I have a new or young puppy, it is always good to get them acclimated to the show setting/environment so we will walk around some. : )

How many shows do you go to a year? Do you show all of your dogs at every show?
That all depends on scheduling and if I have a dog out there showing. There are shows every week until the winter sets in, at least in my area~ the Northeast. I try to attend all the local shows in my area~ NJ, NY, PA, MA, CT. Some require staying overnight at a motel...I have attended shows/specialties as far as VA, KY, MD. Usually when there is a local show in my area I always attend, most shows are the weekend, or there are a cluster of days...Thurs-Sun, or Fri-Mon. When they are near me, I go to as many of the days as I can to take advantage of not having to travel far!

No, again, I try to present the judge a dog that I know he likes, you must research your judges too. If I have 'that' dog, then I enter. Some judges like a small dog, some judges like a larger dog, some judges like lots of coat, some judges like movement on a dog...all these factors come into play when selecting a show to enter/attend. Sometimes, I just take a chance...but, it is expensive to enter, pay a handler, attend the show especially if it is out of state and you need to stay overnight...so, it takes some homework and advance prep to line up your show calendar.

What is the atmosphere at a show? Is it highly stressful? Is everyone friendly or extremely competitive and keep to themselves?

Well, as a spectator it is awesome!! It's so exciting and you don't know where to look first! All the different breeds of dogs, 'your' breed, the vendors...it is just unbelievable! As a competitor it is a little different. Yes, you are excited, but nervous and of course anxious. You are there to WIN, and it doesn't always work out that way! People are people...some very nice, some very competitive, and some that stay to themselves.

If a person wanted to set up as a vendor at a show, do you know what items seem to be the most popular?
Well, I look for useful items. Things I can't find everyday. I also look for gifts...start my Christmas shopping early for all my doggie friends! I think special baked goods, charms, decals...hand made items are always neat...things you wouldn't make yourself would be popular! The vendors sell everything...dog shampoos, show clothes, toys, leads, pocketbooks, dog foods, photos, cards , beds, crate pads, etc.

How do your dogs like the traveling and attending the shows? Do they get excited about it?
Most dogs in general want to be with their people...and will go anywhere with them! I like to think my dogs like to go with me and show. I think if your dog did not like it you would know, and of course just enjoy doing other things with them. I can't imagine going to an away show without taking along one of my dogs whether they are entered or not.

Some dogs travel well with no car sickness, others not so well! But, usually in time they learn to travel better and don't feel so nervous in the car. A lot depends also on how much time your dog spends driving around with you too! I make many stops when I am travelling to an away show to let them stretch and potty. Plus, I like to clean their crates if they have been sick so they feel better and are more comfortable! Jasmine knows I am getting ready for a show...she watches me like a hawk! She loves to attend shows with me! When I have to leave her at home and take another dog, I miss her.

Do you have any advice for someone thinking of showing their dogs?
I think it is a fun thing! There is nothing better than seeing 'your dog' in the ring...and the WIN ...there is absolutely nothing like it! I don't mind having a handler, because I get to stand there and see every movement my dog makes...enjoy each WIN ,and not be in the ring being nervous! Plus ,I get to see all the other dogs showing and compare them to mine. Those are things you don't get to see if you are in there with them, so I think it can work either way! The 'pride' of seeing your dog in there just makes your heart sing...win or lose! I have stood outside the ring and cried from the joy of seeing my dog looking so elegant and such a good representative of the breed! It takes my breath away, never gets old...and I never want to lose that feeling!

Janice Lagard
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How Old Is Your Dog?

Translating a dog’s age into human years depends upon several considerations. You may have heard that one year in a dog’s life is equal to seven years in a person’s life. This is not actually true. In the first year of life a dog grows and changes very quickly. On his first birthday, your dog has all the physical abilities that a human who is sixteen years old will have, and his thought processes have also entered the canine equivalent of the teenage years. When the dog is two years old he is at the same stage as a twenty-four year old human. After that, we can say that each year adds about five human years in terms of the way your dog’s body (including his brain and nervous system) is changing.

This method to compute a dog’s age is complicated by its breed. Generally speaking, bigger dogs have shorter lives than smaller dogs.

Even within certain size ranges there are other complications. For example, the shape of your dog’s face can help predict how long he will live. Dogs with sharp, pointed faces generally have longer lives while dogs with very flat faces, such as bulldogs and pugs, often have shorter lives. Of course, dogs that are well cared for can often live much longer than average.

The same kind of considerations play a role in the mental age of dogs. It is important to recognize that there is a large degree of variability even within a single breed. In some respects the process of mental aging seems to be related to the individual’s behaviors. People who remain mentally active, who read more, take courses, do puzzles, and engage in games that require problem solving seem to slow the aging of their brains. This also seems to be the case for dogs. For the mind and brain the key phrase is “Use it or lose it!”

So, how old are your dogs?

Alice England

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Polar Bears

We tend to talk about our dogs and cats but I have a certain fondness for polar bears. Okay they are cute and are endangered and that’s nice. Well polar bears are certainly survivors. Just look at where they live: the Arctic...Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Norway and Russia as noted on the map. This is harsh territory but polar bears are adept at living here because of their coats.

Polar bears live in one of the planet's coldest environments and depend on a thick coat of insulated fur, which covers a warming layer of fat. Fur even grows on the bottom of their paws, which protects against cold surfaces and provides a good grip on ice. The bear's stark white coat provides camouflage in surrounding snow and ice. But under their fur, polar bears have black skin—the better to soak in the sun's warming rays.

Polar bears are attractive and appealing, but they are powerful predators that do not typically fear humans, which can make them dangerous. Near human settlements, they often acquire a taste for garbage, bringing bears and humans into perilous proximity.

In 1992, a photographer near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada took a now widely circulated set of photographs of a polar bear playing with a Canadian Eskimo Dog a tenth of its size. The pair wrestled harmlessly together each afternoon for ten days in a row for no apparent reason, although the bear may have been trying to demonstrate its friendliness in the hope of sharing the kennel's food. This kind of social interaction is uncommon; it is far more typical for polar bears to behave aggressively towards dogs.

A polar bear weighs in at a mere 900-1400 pounds. They are big! The ones I visited at the San Diego Zoo tend to be lighter due to the climate. I love to watch them play and could watch them all day. Polar bear moms are super moms too!

I have a series of postcards that are mounted and framed and make me laugh in stressful times. See some of their funny poses!

I hope you have enjoyed this information on them and will want to check them out a little bit more.

Annie
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GAME STOP TUESDAYS

Well you had a break last week, but I am back again, with yet another game. Hope you like it.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE - PETS STYLE

Most of the answers are pet related, but not all.

Anyone can play -- anyone can win.

ACROSS

1a - Type of dog known for their sense of smell.

2a - A breed of dog - common in small, medium and large sizes.

3a - Sasha's favorite toy.

4a - Lots of animals create lots of this.

5a - A medium sized breed of dog.

6a- Sound you are almost sure to hear at a farm.

7a- Every husband has one.

8a- Sassafrass knows that I make this outfit for dogs.

9a- A dessert.

DOWN

1d- Heart ______ .

2d- A movement often seen when kittens play.

3d- Often sewn on to dog's dresses.

4d- One of my favorite types of cats, always or usually female.

5d- A form of kiss.

6d-Dogs use their leather to do this.

7d- You need to add this when making 9a.

8d- ____ are the champions - my friend.

• Try to guess as many as you can.
• Don't answer in the comment section below.
• Send your answers in a convo to www.DianaDesignsNY.etsy.com OR to my email address DianaDesign4Dogs@aol.com.
• Then come back here and leave a comment that you have done that.

Just for playing, your name will be entered in a drawing, The one(s) with the most correct answers will get a second entry into the drawing, for double the chance to win.

What do you win? A fancy bandana designed especially for you in any size.

If your pet does not wear bandanas, you can pick any one item, up to a $10 value, fr0m my http://www.stylindogsboutique.etsy.com/ shop, which will ship free to you or a friend -OR- a $10 gift certificate for my http://www.dianadesignsny.etsy.com/ shop.

Winner will be announced in the comment section below Wednesday morning.

-----Thank you so much for playing -----

THE LOST DOGS~JIM GORANT~PENGUIN GROUP (Overcoming Michael Vick)

THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS BLOGPOST ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE ANGELPUPS (BIG MAC, MOLLY & MOXIE) AND THEIR MOM (KELLY) AND DO NOT REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OF ALL PETSJUBILEE TEAM MEMBERS...(Although I'm pretty sure some of my teammates agree...;-)

I will tell the truth...I am an honest to goodness dog lover. I come to this late in life. I've had animals in my life before, but not until I brought home Big Mac, on my $% birthday in June of 2006, had I developed the true level of unconditional love for an animal that I now have for all three of my pups. I have received far more FROM my pups than I could ever offer them, and truly believe they are my "Angels on Earth"; true representations of and models for, unconditional love.

I also admit that I have never followed the Michael Vick story in detail, only because I could not possibly have the descriptions of what the poor, abused, ravaged, and broken animals endured at his "kennels" etched in my mind. The images would stay there forever and I didn't think I could handle it. When friends wanted to discuss the details of the abuse those beautiful dogs suffered, I covered my ears and hummed until I could leave the area. What I imagined was disgusting enough, the details would put me into a tailspin. I've also never seen any of the television or cable shows about the pups, again for fear that I would have images burned into my mind that could not be removed.

But, I've heard enough and seen enough headlines to have the basic details and to know that I don't respect Michael Vick one bit. I don't respect what he did; I don't respect his excuses for his behavior; and I don't respect that he is able to go right back to the famed life he led even as he tortured and destroyed those beautiful "Angels on Earth."

I happened on a blog this weekend that mentioned a new book by Jim Gorant called "The Lost Dogs" which tells the story of the rehabilitation and "rebirth" (my words) of some of the rescued pit bulls that were owned by Vick. I wish they weren't called "the Vick dogs" but that is what identifies them.

I can't give a true review since I haven't read the book yet, but I've looked up all the info I can and I can't wait to get my hands on it...The link below will take you to the publisher's page with info, video, reviews, and a preview of the book.

The Lost Dogs - Jim Gorant - Penguin Group (USA)

This short video is a promotion for the book, which you'll also find on the publisher's page....

And the video below is from a DogTown episode in August 2008..Again, I've never seen the program, although I wish I had the National Geographic Channel so I could watch the whole series. My heart just soars at what those devoted, caring people behind the rescue and rehab of these pups were willing to do to ensure they had a chance in life....one they deserved and that should not be taken from them for the likes of Michael Vick.

For those in the sports world, this weekend was about Vick's first NFL start of this year. For those of us in the animal world, it will always be about the phenomenal, loving, forgiving, devoted animals he tried to, but couldn't, destroy and the human angels who worked to undo the evil that Michael Vick perpertrated on them.

Kelly & Crew

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Ask The Petjubilee Pets: Cat Chasing?

Warning: The advice and comments in the Ask The Petsjubilee Pets posts are for fun only and not meant in any way to represent real advice. Since the pets are the ones responding to the questions, the humans shall and forever remain blameless for whatever the animals post.

As promised from last week, we are answering this letter:

dear sasha, why won't my mommy and daddy let me chase the cats? i thought they got them for me to play with. They really look like fun the way they all play together, but mom says I play too rough. What does that word mean? bitey in bethlehem

Dear bitey in bethlehem,
Sasha here. Rough, to the humans means using your teeth. Trust me on this one. Every time I play bite as a pup, my mommy would say too rough be nice. Humans, never let us use our teeth for anything but eating.
I posed this problem to my fellow creatures on the petsjubilee team. Which of course, created a huge debate among the cats and dogs. We had to even call in the "piggies" to help out with a little peace talk negotiations.
The peeps were all about telling you to try and get along with the cats. A typical response from the furless ones cause we all know how well they get along with people they don't like. (barking under my breath) Shall we remind them of the female dog word used so often now. Not like us girl dogs want that kind of rep to begin with. But anyways, back to the problem at paw.
So with the "piggies" help, we came up with a middle ground. So basically, the cats are firm on the idea "Cats are not chew toys!" We dogs think the fat kitties out there need a little exercise. What better way to get their chubby buns a work out than a little dogercizing chase game. Right? So chase the cats, but no bitey. For the humans out there, it is kind of like "I smoked it, but I didn't inhale." Not quite sure what that means, but the "piggies" told me to explain it that way so the humans would understand.
Hope this helps.

Your Friend In Fur,
SassySashaDoxie

Next Sunday we will be answering this letter and hopefully a few more (hint hint):

Dear Sasha,

I am a dachshund mix hound dog. I was rescued and have been living with my new family since I was a pup, about 7 years. My problem started about 6 months ago when my family took in another puppy, a Yorkie named, we’ll call him John. He isn’t nice to me at all. I’ve got tons of seniority (and weight) on him, but he acts like he’s the boss. He won’t let me sleep on the bed with my mom where I have always slept, so now I am on the floor with the big dog. Grrrr… I am last in line for treats, behind the big dog and my used-to-be best friend, we’ll call him Mo, and this new ’boss’. He and ’Mo’ are best friends now and seem to leave me out of the fun. Now I have to admit, I’m not the life of the party -- sometimes I can even be a little neurotic, but this disrespect seems to be growing. What can I do?

The Disgusted Dachshund

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Saturday Pet Blog Hop 9/18/10

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I Sniff, Therefore I Am

Every species seems to have a preferred or dominant sensory system. For dogs, the sense of smell reigns supreme. It has been estimated that dogs can identify smells somewhere between 1,000 to 10,000 times better than humans can. What you smell as chili from the pot on the stove, dogs smell as meat, beans, tomato, onions and each of the spices. There are some scents that dogs don’t particularly like: citrus smells, such as lemon, lime and orange and spicy smells like red pepper. They particularly dislike the smell of citronella.

The hairless part at the end of a dog’s nose is called the ‘leather’. If you look carefully at your dog’s nose, you will see patterns of ridges and dimples. This pattern makes up the nose print which is thought to be as unique as a human’s fingerprints.

Everyone knows that a dog’s nose is usually cool and moist. The main purpose of the moisture is to assist in the collection of odor molecules. The moisture on a dog’s nose acts like Velcro, and when a scent molecule touches it, it sticks to the surface and starts to dissolve. If there is not enough mucous being generated, dogs will resort to licking their noses to provide additional collecting power. An average sized dog produces about a pint of mucous a day which probably explains why dogs drink substantial amounts of water.

Breeds with larger noses will have more smell receptors and hence greater scenting ability. For example, a dachshund has about 125 million smell receptor cells, while a fox terrier has 147 million and a German shepherd dog has about 225 million. The very scent oriented beagle has the same as the German shepherd, but is only half his size. The champion of scenting, the bloodhound, has about 300 million in his nose. Humans have a paltry 5 million or about 2% of the beagle’s smell receptors.

The canine equivalent of ink is urine. A dog’s urine contains a great deal of information about that dog. Sniffing a fire hydrant or a tree along a route popular with other dogs thus becomes a means of keeping abreast of current events. Dogs prefer to mark vertical surfaces because having the scent above ground allows the air to carry it further. That tree serves as a large canine tabloid containing the latest news from the dog world. It has a gossip column and the personal section of the classified ads. The next time you see your dog sniffing a tree frequented by other dogs, you can imagine him reading the news of the day -- or, more likely, checking out the single ads.

Alice England

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(Apparently, this little fellow has a lot to tell the neighbor dogs about. heehee.)

Mischief!!!!

I guess this picture pretty much sums it up! As you can see, one of Copper’s favorite things to do is toilet paper the house. This did not happen just once but many times. He has also chewed several pairs of my shoes including 8 pairs of Haviana flip flops, pillows, seat cushions and the much more acceptable dog toys! One of his worst mischief making was pulling food down off the counter! Fortunately as he has grown up, he is getting a lot better.

Cody likes to carry around my underwear and not the clean ones either (Sorry!). He has jumped through my friend’s car window, fortunately it was down. Chewed on shoes but only the good ones. No crate could ever hold him. Opened the gate to the backyard and sat on the front porch whining. Almost ate a $100 bill. Hides dog bones in my fabric and stalks my roommate!

These are just the little ups and downs that go with living with dogs. I’d love to hear your mischief stories.

Annie

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Plants and Pets

While working on my plan for the landscaping in my back yard I did a little research on what plants dogs should and should not be chewing on. During that research I also found a couple of excellent websites with some very good information in them regarding plants and both dogs and cats. I now have a safe back yard environment for the dogs to play and chew in.

Some common plants that you may have in your yard or even your home that dogs and cats should not have access to are: Azalea, Sago Palm, Lilies, Schefflera, Pothos (this is an ivy) Tulips, Oleander, Chrysanthemum, and English Ivy. I have had these plants in my yard and home over the years with no idea that they could make my pet sick or even worse. This is just a short list to see all of the plants that are harmful to your pet go to http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/

Also keep in mind that the blue-green algae found in ponds and pools can be harmful to your pet.

Now keeping that in mind here are some plants that have been called safe for pets to eat. Please remember that not all pets will be able to munch on these goodies just like people some have allergies.

The following information is from the Safe Gardening website http://www.safegardening.co.uk/PetSafePlants.html

The safe plants for dogs are most:
Ferns
African Violets
Orchid
Zinnia
Bamboo
Gerbera daisy

The safe plants for cats are:
Ferns
Spider Plant
Grape Ivy
Sunflower
Snapdragon
Magnolia miniature roses
Cape Primrose

The Christmas cactus, Christmas orchid, yucca plant, gardenia, jade plant, cornflower, blue daisy tend to be safe for pets except for mild ingestion, diarrhea and vomiting if eaten. Since the plants are non-toxic, it is not necessary to seek veterinary treatment. The Poison Control Center will instruct an owner how to induce vomiting with hydrogen peroxide.

Edible Flowers
There is a wide range of safe edible plants for pets to eat and enjoy with plenty of taste.
Carnations (pink petals)
Johnny-Jump-Up
Petunias
Dandelions
Hollyhocks
Impatiens
Pineapple Sage
Pansies
Nasturtiums
Hibiscus Flowers
Geraniums (except the Pelargonium)

While we think of dogs and cats as meat eaters it is important to remember that they need a balanced diet that includes grains as well as fruit and veggis including leafy greens.

If you pet is eating something that you are unsure about always call your local poison control or your vet. Knowledge is our best weapon in keeping our pets safe and healthy.

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Sandra
Somewood

MORE MONDAY SMILES.....

I never married because I have three pets at home that answer the same purpose as a husband. I have a dog that growls every morning, a parrot that swears all afternoon, and a cat that comes home late at night. - Marie Corelli








"A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song." ~ Chinese Proverb






Happiness to a dog is what lies on the other side of a door. - Charleton Ogburn Jr.





Our dog chases people on a bike. We've had to take him off it. - Winston Churchill






Did you ever notice when you blow in a dog's face he gets mad at you? But when you take him in a car he sticks his head out the window. ~Steve Bluestone







Did you ever walk into a room and forget why you walked in? I think that is how dogs spend their lives. ~Sue Murphy

"Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow." ~Jeff Valdez

"No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens." ~Abraham Lincoln






"All of the animals except for man know that the principle business of life is to enjoy it." ~ Samuel Butler











HAVE A FANTASTIC MONDAY!!
KELLY & CREW~
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Ask The Petsjubilee Pets: Poo Eating

Warning: The advice and comments in the Ask The Petsjubilee Pets posts are for fun only and not meant in any way to represent real advice. Since the pets are the ones responding to the questions, the humans shall and forever remain blameless for whatever the animals post.


(Special thanks to Miss Suz for the picture above and for having to endure stares from her kitty owning neighbors while she was taking this picture.)

As promised from last week, we are answering this letter:

Dear Sasha- I has a bit of an embarrassing problem...I eats my own poo :( I just can't stops myself. Mommy and daddy get so mad at me and scold me and threaten to withholds treats from me. I don't wants them to be angers at me, but to me, its recycling - I just doin' MY part to helps the vironment...ok, thats a fib - I just has to eat anything and everything, rusty nails, bark off the tree, etc. How can I learn to lay off the poo? I think my folks would be most happy if I did that. Arrooooo to you and Charlie. just sign me Bad Breath Beagle

Dear Bad Breath Beagle,
Poo addiction is a tough one. I even had to call in a favor from the Queen Of The Poo Eating Dachshund Club (AKA-Miss Peewee with computer help from her human Miss Suz). There is a bad rumor going around amongst the humans that Poo eating is a disorder due to a vitamin deficiency. But, we dogs know the truth. It is an eating disorder that you think you are hungry all the time. When, treats or food is gone, you look for our own source of snacking. Similar to those humans that must have snack foods right after eating a big meal. Sometimes, it is grass, bugs, worms, sticks, and even your own poo. You shouldn't be ashamed. You just need to have your human hide good treats around the house and yard. (I do mean hide. Cause half the fun of poo eating is hunting the tootsie rolls down. Or so I have heard.) There is some examples of some yummy treats in the treasury pic at that the end of this post. (Hint hint to the humans out there.) The key is to let your human hide them when you aren't looking. That way you have to use your beagle nose to find them. Good luck, and if this doesn't work then call your local PEA (Poo Eaters Anonymous) for a 12 paw step program.
Your Friend In Fur,
SassySashaDoxie

Next Sunday we will be answering this letter and hopefully a few more (hint hint):

dear sasha,why won't my mommy and daddy let me chase the cats? i thought they got them for me to play with. They really look like fun the way they all play together, but mom says I play too rough. What does that word mean?bitey in bethlehem

Please, e-mail your questions for Ask The Petsjubilee Pets to SassySashadoxie@yahoo.com. Also, please put APP in the subject of the letter.Click on the picture below to get to a special treasury featuring yummy homemade dog treats On ETSY.

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The Poop Scoop: LOOOOOVE CONNECTIONS!

I have been hearing lately about some online love connections between several darling doggie couples! I would love to hear from anyone else about their pups or kitties online romances for future posts! Perhaps we can set up a website to hook up couples, but they may have trouble filling out the 'likability' forms- unless Sasha types for them.

I'll start with my gorgeous Black brindle cairn Nicky aka Nicola Von Pipp. She was a rescue that I flew out to CO to pick up. She has a boy friend Named Chancy, also a dark cairn! He is sooo handsome! He belongs to my friend Vicky Watson, from GA. She is active in animal rescue too.

Here is what she has to say:Chance is a psycho rescue boy, crazy as hell and hates dogs, he will play with one for fifteen minutes then wants them to go away, I wanted another female but he did not like her at all! So he rules the joint here and lets us live with him,ha!But he sends Nicky cards, emails, and they are ENGAGED!

Here are some of their missives;:

"Oh darlin Nicky I Lubs yew, chancey""smooches my sweeeeeteeee...chancey"

"I lubs yoo too my Chansee! Yoo are so hansom I am flatterd yoo lub mee too. MYmom haves too take a nu piktur of me with mi NU haredo! Thay say I looks cuter than ever, lik a pupy. Yoo wold lik it. I dont git snow stuk on my legs now. Yoo have pretti hairs too. I wold like to lik yur ears. Doo yoo think that is too forward?Licky Nicky"

From Chancey: "Oh darlin Nicky I Lubs yew, chancey Sent from my iPhone"

"Sind foto darlin, I will lyk yur paw, mom oz sleeping on sofa so I I'm shopin ownlyn fur fun Sent from my iPhone"

Take a look at the photos and tell me if they are not a cute couple or what? The first two are Chance and the last three are Nicky. Its so heartwarming to see a love connection!

Lorin

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