Saturday, April 30, 2011

Saturday Blog Hop 4/30/11

Help the Petfinder.com Foundation win $25,000 for homeless pets!


From the Petfinders.com website:

Help the Petfinder.com Foundation win $25,000 for homeless pets!

It's easy, it's free and it could mean a lot of money for homeless pets. Here's what you can do:
  1. Go to Chase Community Giving on Facebook and "like" that page.
  2. Click here and vote for the Petfinder.com Foundation!
  3. Tell your friends!
If Petfinders gets enough votes to put them among the top 100 charities, they'll win $25,000 to support their programs that help homeless pets -- and they'll move on to round 2, where they'll have another chance to win up to $500,000! The first round of voting ends May 4! So Hurry!

All it takes is a minute of your time, but your vote means so much. With $25,000 and the chance to win $500,000, Petfinders.com can do a lot to ensure every pet has a forever home. Together we can all make a difference.

Adopt, volunteer, donate (and VOTE)!

Thank you for your support.




Thursday, April 28, 2011

Pauline's E-mail Finds

Yoga kitty says: The key to inner health is inner peace.




Just a little to the left! Now hold still!





He's right behind me, isn't he....




More smiles from Pauline's (paulinesfashions) e-mail finds.





Toxicity of Common Household Items



Yes, we love our dogs ... but boy can they find creative ways to get into trouble! When I visit the emergency clinic, a large percentage of the calls we get are about things that the dog has gotten into, and the owner wants to know whether or not to worry. Chewing on things is a normal part of "puppyhood", and many times the things our dogs eat are not dangerous. Still, you can expect to see some vomiting and maybe even a little diarrhea when your dog eats something that is not "food". So, before you rush your pooch to the vet, check out this list of non-toxic items that dogs often eat. If your dog chews or eats small amounts of any of the items on this list, you do NOT have to worry unless the object becomes lodged in the stomach or intestines, causing an obstruction.


Acrylic paint

Ballpoint pens

Bath oil

Birth control pills

Bubble bath soaps

Candles

Chalk

Citronella candles

Cosmetics

Crayons

Deodorants

Elmer's glue

Fabric softeners

Glow jewelry

Hair conditioner

Hand lotion

Incense

Indelible markers

Ink

Lipstick

Magic markers

Mineral oil

Modeling clay

Newspaper - non-colored

Pencils (no longer made of lead)

Petroleum jelly

Play-Doh

Putty

Rubber cement

Shampoo

Shaving cream

Soap

Spackle

Suntan lotion

Superglue

Teething rings

Toothpaste

Water colors

This article is courtesy of Dr. Jon of PetPlace.com*


As always, these tips should not ever be used as a substitute for any treatment that may have been prescribed by your veterinarian, and if your pet has a medical problem, such as a blockage or obstruction as mentioned above, we urge you to seek competent medical care.

Alice England
Makingstuffwithlove.etsy.com

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

For your entertainment!!! 
If you have not seen this, then you are in for a real treat. My sister sent it to me (since I never watch TV) and I LOVED it! You won't soon forget this one! 



Patty from Catcalls 

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Monday, April 25, 2011

Handmade Pet Products 4/25/11

Each weekday, the members of the Pets Jubilee Team on Etsy choose an item to promote from all of the active members. I'd like to start sharing those items here on the blog, so here are last week's specialites:






Sunday, April 24, 2011

Happy Easter To Our Peeps!

Sasha and I want to wish all who celebrate Easter a Happy (Yappy) Easter! May the importance of the day be forever in our hearts.


Now, for some fun and interesting peep you tube videos. Sorry, for any ads.








Saturday, April 23, 2011

Saturday Blog Hop 4/23/11

Congratulations to Diana of DianaDesignsNY and stylindogsboutique!

You've won your choice of this gorgeous Handmade Fretwork Jigsaw Puzzle Wood Dog West Highland Terrier
OR this gorgeous Handmade Fretwork Jigsaw Puzzle Wood Dog Sheltie from
dogWoodbyDave on Etsy.

Thank you so much, Dave for contributing the prizes and thank you everyone for entering!

We'll have another giveaway beginning May 7th. So stop by to enter.

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Meet
Rosie

Rosie is a domestic, short haired, black Cat from North Myrtle Beach, SC. If you or someone you know would like to share your love with this beautiful girl, go to http://www.petfinder.com to find out how.






Friday, April 22, 2011

More E-mail Finds From Pauline






Pauline from paulinesfashions sent these little tidbits for us who need a smile. She found them in an e-mail.







We are absolutely captionless!






My mom wants me to get braces, I'd rather just wear a hat.






A loving (and warm) family.




You go ahead on your vacation, I'll watch your fish for you.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Easter Symbols
I love Easter. It's like a fresh start. It's a reminder that life goes on. That this isn't all there is. That Jesus made eternity a possibility for all who repent and believe. It gives meaning and purpose to each day, to each struggle, to each joy. Easter is the hope of Christianity. 
Enjoy this little history lesson and the goodies that go along with it! 


The Cross
 Since the Council of Nicaea in A.D. 325, the cross has been the official symbol of Christianity. The cross itself, is symbolic of our Good Friday faith--that Jesus died by way of crucifixion and rose again to save us from sin. 






Flowers
 The Easter Lily has long been a symbol of the new of life of Jesus. By itself, it stands as a Resurrection symbol and is often depicted in works of art as such. The Lily reminds us that all the events of Jesus' life point to His death and resurrection.
Flowers such as daffodils, narcissus' and the tulip are symbols of Easter because they bloom in the Spring - usually during the Easter season.




Lambs
 A lamb is also a symbol of Easter because Christians view Jesus Christ as "The Lamb of God" because He was sent as a sacrifice for the sins of the world. Also, Christians refer to the Lord as "The Good Shepherd" who watches over them. Among Eastern Rite Christians, especially the Greek Orthodox, lamb was considered the primary Easter symbol. Jesus was seen as the sacrificial lamb (1 Peter 1:18-21). This lamb, known as the Pascal lamb, was borrowed from the Jewish feast of Passover, also a spring feast. 





Rabbits and Bunnies
 Rabbits are popular during Easter time because they are a reminder of spring and the new life that is abundant during springtime. They were the favorite animal of the spring goddess Eastre. The Easter bunny has its origin in pre-Christian fertility lore. The Hare and the Rabbit were the most fertile animals known and they served as symbols of the new life during the spring season.
The bunny as an Easter symbol seems to have its origins in Germany, where it was first mentioned in German writings in the 1500s. The first edible Easter bunnies were made in Germany during the early 1800s. These were made of pastry and sugar.





Eggs
 For many years people have used eggs to symbolize rebirth and abundant life. Throughout Europe it has been customary to give colored eggs to friends and family at Easter. Christians were forbidden to eat eggs during Lent. They were brought out in splendor on Easter Sunday. They had, in the early centuries of Christianity, been associated with the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.


Patty from Catcalls

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

SHOW AND TELL TUESDAY

Do you pass the grumpy test???
If at least one of these pictures does not make you smile, then you are grumpy and you need to go back to bed!








I said a dozen roses...







Now where did that dog go?


Here's one for Sasha...











Guess who?...








A new happy meal from McDonalds:


Monday, April 18, 2011

Handmade Pet Products 4/18/11

Each weekday, the members of the Pets Jubilee Team on Etsy choose an item to promote from all of the active members. I'd like to start sharing those items here on the blog, so here are last week's specialites:






Sunday, April 17, 2011

Sasha's Fourth Birthday!



Sasha has recently celebrated her fourth birthday with help of a couple petsjubilee team members. Shari from CiaoHound provided the cake/treats. Diana from StylinDogsBoutique provided the prezzie Jumbo Hubby Stuffed bone and party gift of a small Hubby Stuffed bone for Charlie. I provided the birthday hat with help of a certain crafty little 6 year old girl I know. heehee.



Saturday, April 16, 2011

Saturday Blog Hop 4/16/11 & Blog Giveaway

BLOG GIVEAWAY FROM
dogWoodbyDave!

Enter to win this gorgeous Handmade Fretwork Jigsaw Puzzle Wood Dog West Highland Terrier



OR this gorgeous Handmade Fretwork Jigsaw Puzzle Wood Dog Sheltie. Your choice.


To enter:

Anytime between now and 8:00 am EST next Saturday, April 23, 2011 leave a comment below with the name and item number of your favorite from dogWoodbyDave's shop by visiting: http://www.etsy.com/shop/dogWoodbyDave AND while you're there, favorite his shop.

For additional entries, do the same by visiting our team shop PetsJubilee http://www.etsy.com/shop/petsjubilee, favorite it and leave a comment here of your favorite item.

Get one more additional entry by following our blog.

Don't forget to leave some way for me to contact the winner - either your etsy name or your email address.

That's 3 chances to win! You must at least do the first one.

A winner will be chosen using random.org and announced here next Saturday.

Good luck :)

Check back here the first and 3rd Saturdays of each month for more giveaways!!!





Friday, April 15, 2011

E-mail Finds From Pauline

Pauline from paulinesfashions sent these little tidbits for us who need a smile. She found them in an e-mail.

I'm not cute! I'm vicious! Rawwr Raawwrr! All right fine, I'm cute.



Honey, I think you may have a fever.



Just one last hug before I go to school. OK Bye mom!


No dog bed? No problem.


Baby is drowsing, cozy and fair. Mother sits near, in her rocking chair...