CHRISTMAS SING ALONG TUESDAY

This sing along was inspired by Athena's version of Night Before Christmas.

Hope you like it.

The Twelve Days Of Christmas
We all know the song, lets sing along:

(Starting with the last verse)
On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five ... golden... rings,

Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree!


That was very good!!

Now that you have the song in your head,

let's try the new PetsJubilee version:

On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me

Twelve cats in dresses,

Eleven cakes so yummy,

Ten pups in their best ties,

Nine ladies in kitty skirts,

Eight Christmas cards to mail,

Seven Christmas potholders ,

Six pairs of earrings,

Five … felted … dogs,

Four kitty collars,

Three painted slates,

Two pups in dog hats,

And Doody pops for all the pups!

That was very good!!!

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(I tried to include as many great petsjubilee team members as I could.

If I missed you, I will catch you next time. ;-) )

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Here is some info I found about this song -

Religious symbolisms for - The 12 Days of Christmas:

1 True Love refers to God
2 Turtle Doves refers to the Old and New Testaments
3 French Hens refers to Faith, Hope and Charity, the Theological Virtues
4 Calling Birds refers to the Four Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists
5 Golden Rings refers to the first Five Books of the Old Testament, the "Pentateuch", which gives the history of man's fall from grace.
6 Geese A-laying refers to the six days of creation
7 Swans A-swimming refers to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the sacraments
8 Maids A-milking refers to the eight beatitudes
9 Ladies Dancing refers to the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit
10 Lords A-leaping refers to the ten commandments
11 Pipers Piping refers to the eleven faithful apostles
12 Drummers Drumming refers to the points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed

Found on this site:
http://www.carols.org.uk/the_twe1ve_days_of_christmas.htm

Merry Christmas to everyone.

Hope it is filled with joy.
Diana

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Pets of the Week

All of these wonderful pets are in need of permanent homes. If you know someone looking for a new four-legged friend, be sure to check out these links by clicking on the photos. Also, you can search for specific rescues, shelters, etc. or go to Petfinder.com for assistance in your search.



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Keisha and Keimo










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Corky

Sasha's Night Before Christmas: The End

Twas The Night Before Christmas Sasha's Version: The End

(Click on the pictures to see how you can get one of your very own.)

He was chubby and plump, and just right for a doxie.

I could see he had plenty of stealth and moxie.

A wink of his eye, and a wag of his tail,

Soon let met know, I need not wail.

He barked not a word, but went straight to his job,

And filled stockings with Bobos including one for Little Bob.

Putting his paw aside of his nose,

And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!

He sprang to his car, and opened a small drink can,

And away they all flew including the snowman.

But I heard him howl, as he drove out of sight,
"Merry Christmas to all creatures, and to all critters good-night!"

Sasha and I wish that you all have a safe and Merry Christmas with your family this year!

Saturday Blog Hop 12/18/10

My grandkitty Frau. I caught this photo just as she was getting ready to sneak up and surprise attack her new toy.

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Favorite Holiday Memories

I had a really great childhood. I always had the safety and security of a home, always food on the table, good parents, friends and relatives. We were country kids, used our imagination for play, climbed trees and did chores. My parents gave us the best that they could provide and by no means was my family wealthy.

There are many great memories for holidays -- laughter and fun, excellent food, tales of tipping over outhouses (never cattle) and other high jinx rather than high-end ticket items or other commercialization.

Before I get to my favorite memory, I need to explain about my father. He was a wonderful man, kind hearted, no nonsense, down to earth, very hard worker and one of the smartest men ever despite no formal education. He had a rough childhood being born in the depression, a mother who passed away when he was very young and an alcoholic father. The kids were split up and passed around to other family members. He never had a Christmas as a child. He and my mother always did.

It was Christmas Eve 1979. My brother and sister were both home and I was 19 and still living at home in Bismarck, North Dakota. Brrr. We been out running around in different directions and were home for dinner. We had just finished and were relaxing when my dad said, “Feed the dogs, do the dishes, close the drapes, it will get dark quicker.” The big kid that he was wanted to open his presents! I remember that I got him an air corn popper as they were just out on the market.

I would love to hear about your favorite Christmas memory.

Annie, Cody and Copper

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Vision Problems

Some dogs and cats suffer from retinal atrophy, which makes it hard for them to see in dim light. Others can get cataracts, glaucoma or other eye diseases that cause their sight to dim. There are sophisticated treatments available, but even if your pet doesn’t regain her 20/20, there are many things you can do to make her life easier. Try these tips:

-Don’t play musical chairs: moving furniture can confuse dim sighted pets and can even cause injury. If you don’t have to, don’t move the furniture.

-Show her around: If you do shuffle the furniture or your pet’s vision has suddenly faded, lead her around on a leash for a day or two to help her find her way. It’s also a good idea to confine her to one or two rooms until she knows them well. Most pets want to be around people, so you can keep her in rooms you frequent so she won’t be alone.

-Be predictable: Stability is important for poorly sighted pets. Leaving their food and water in the same place will give them a sense of order and security. The same goes for litter boxes and beds -- the less you move them around the better.

-Give her a leash on life: If your pet has even the slightest trouble, don’t let her wander outside unless she’s on a leash or in a fenced area where she can’t escape.

-Bring in a friend: Sometimes a pet with vision will help one without it. In many cases they are willing to be very giving to the pet that can’t see, helping to guide her around.

-Try a new hairdo: If your pet has vision problems and her bangs are hanging in front of her eyes, trim them away. Hair in a pet’s eyes can further impair vision that’s already questionable.

When to see the vet? Animals are adaptable and because of their fine-tuned senses have an uncanny ability to get around. Some pets can actually hear if a door is open or closed. Blind dogs are often reluctant to go up or down stairs. Blind cats might not jump up on furniture as much as they used to. You may notice she had problems finding you when called.

One other way to tell is with the cotton ball test. Stand several feet in front of your pet and drop a cotton ball. If you do it a couple of times and your pet doesn’t even glance at it, she may be having trouble seeing. Any pet with vision problems needs to be seen by a vet.

*These tips are home remedies only and should not ever be used as a substitute for any treatment that may have been prescribed by your veterinarian. If your pet has a medical problem, we urge you to seek competent medical care.

Alice England
Makingstuffwithlove.etsy.com

Can you guess these Christmas songs?

You will find two lines from six different Christmas songs below. Guess what song they belong to and send your answers to my Catcalls shop. The winner will be sent a surprise stuffed animal in time for Christmas! A name will be drawn in the event of a tie.

Good Luck!

And enjoy the completely unrelated pictures along the way!

1. The virgin Mary and Christ were there
On Christmas Day in the morning.

2. Where meek souls will receive him, still
The dear Christ enters in.

3. That hath made heaven and earth of naught,
And with his blood mankind hath bought.

4. Saints before the altar bending,

Watching long in hope and fear,

5. Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
While we raise our hearts in love

6. Gosh oh gee, how happy I'd be,
If I could only whistle (thhhh, thhhh)

By Patty

from

Catcalls and Dogbarks