It made mine! It’s a while that the movie theater has been packed with people and we all shared tons of goods laughs and everyone was heartbroken at the end when Marely’s time came to walk over the Rainbow Bridge.
Did anyone else go? How did you like it?
The story about Newlyweds John and Jenny Grogan adopting a puppy who grows into an wild boy topped the box offices on Christmas. Great job Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson! Read the rest of this entry »
As the economy weakens and home foreclosures force families to seek new living situations, many cats and dogs are being left behind. the ASPCA estimates the current housing crisis has put 3 to 4 million pets at risk for abandonment. Animals arriving at shelters these days aren’t cute little puppies, but older family pets that can no longer be supported. There are great benefits to bringing home an older dog that should not be overlooked. While puppies are certainly cute and cuddly, they are babies and have a lot to learn. An older dog may have already been potty trained and may have nice house manners. We got our Barley when he was a year old. He was already trained and we didn’t have to go through the chewy puppy phase with him Local shelters and animal rescues are running at full capacity. If you are considering adding a new furry family member please consider a rescue. Petfinder Atlanta area
Studies show that companionship of a pet can increase the quality of life for people especially for people with disabilities or illness, or those with little contact with others. Some families can no longer afford to feed themselves and their pets. They may feel they need to give up their pets because they can not care for them. Daffy’s Pet Soup Kitchen was established by SOS Club, a licensed, non- profit coorporation in Georgia, as a pet food bank and a pet assistance program for Georgia serving the Gwinnett and surrounding counties in hopes of keeping families together. Read the rest of this entry »
The Purrfect Nanny would like you to know that during this time of need, rather than sending out Holiday Cards, we have made a donation to Save The Horses. Find out more about this rescue group by visiting www.savethehorses.org. We hope the coming year brings much prosperity and joy to everyone!
As you make your New Year’s resolutions, consider injecting a bit of horse sense into your life. Horses have a sophisticated, yet straight-forward way of dealing with change. Humans have much to learn from these animals: their responses to stressful situations and their immense capacity for joy. The following elements of horse wisdom can easily be translated into advice for dealing more constructively with the people in your life. May you experience much joy, balance and success in 2009!
In our search for the perfect dog for our family, we came across a wonderful rescue organization for “doodles”: poodle mixes. The International Doodle Owner’s Group (IDOG) Rescues and Rehome Resources is run entirely by unpaid volunteers! IDOG works to inform potential owners about the ins and outs of becoming a “doodle” parent. They work with shelters around the country through a network of transportation and foster voluteers. IDOG has an excellent application and screening process to pair up families with their perfect match!
I immediately signed up as a transportation volunteer and soon after as a foster. Memorial Day 2007 weekend came our first opportunity to be foster parents. Read the rest of this entry »
By now, almost everyone knows that President Elect Barack Obama and his family will be welcoming a new member to their family as they enter the White House. Much has been made about which breed or non breed they might choose and that Malia, the ten year old Obama daughter, has animal allergies which may limit breeds which might be suitable for their family.
Our own family faced similar limitations when we decided to add a furry member to our household. Our daughter had expressed her desire for a dog since she began speaking, but her severe allergies really made it seem like an impossibility. Read the rest of this entry »
As if I had not known it all along from dealing with dogs, cats and horses since early childhood, they have much more sense of fairness then all scientists ever wanted to admit. Now it’s official! A new study in Europe has revealed the truth, dogs have a great sense of fairness. Please read the following results and let us know who your dogs emotional reactions are if they think we are not fair to them. Read the rest of this entry »
You hear it from non-animal lovers all the time, “its just a dog” or “he can’t go to jail because he killed dogs! Its just a dog”, etc ad nauseam. Never before has a dog shown the world that to them, its not just a dog, until now. This video of a dog risking his own life to save the life of his friend, another dog, shows without a doubt that it isn’t just a dog to them. So to all those dumb dog folks, who is the dumb one now? Not many humans will risk their life to save another human.
Local shelters and animal rescues are running at full capacity. If you are considering adding a new furry family member please consider a rescue.
By now, almost everyone knows that President Elect Barack Obama and his family will be welcoming a new member to their family as they enter the White House. Much has been made about which breed or non breed they might choose and that Malia, the ten year old Obama daughter, has animal allergies which may limit breeds which might be suitable for their family.
