Entry for June 17, 2008/ Political Time

Brad probably beat me to it but.....

Susan

Entry for May 20, 2008/ Death in the Family

That beautiful kitty in the picture is my Wannabe. I just mentioned him in my last blog regarding his walk about. He had never been quite right since then. I believe he had been sick before that. He was always over the past few months having bouts with not eating and throwing up, but he would always bounce back. It always was just a matter of time.

Well yesterday was the time. He had started to really decline over the weekend and when I took him to my wonderful vet yesterday she told me that even though I am so against euthinazia (sp) this was not the time to mull over moral issues, that my Nobs was dying and needed my help. So I did.

He was such a special part of this family. After having lost his brother Khay, he seemed to blossom and became the king of the house. A true Abysinian he was always into everything. Mr. Curious. This house will be very quite with him no longer physically here. We all miss him very much.

Susan

Entry for May 18, 2008/ My Life

Since my life has now become caregiver for crippled and geriatric and chronically sick doggies I have not been around blog land much.

The photo is my own true love Jake dog, who can now only get around in his fancy new hot wheels. His disease, Degenerative Mylopethy, has advanced to where his back legs no longer work and I must pick up his hind quarters to take him out, hold him up by his tail to do his business and if you want to take a real walk, put him in his wheels. He was blessed by a dear friend of ours who bought them for him. Custom made no less. They are not cheap and I would have never been able to afford them myself. At least the time he has left, because this disease will eventually kill him, he will be able to have some fun.

Well thats one, so then there is my latest arrival , who is Charlie the dalmation, who I have spoken about when he first came. He managed to contract tick virus, Eherliciya ( that is not the way to spell it but sounds right) which can kill a dog in the chronic stage, which he is in now. It affects the nervous system, like Jakes disease, he has trouble seeing and his coordination is way off. Not good for a dalmation who runs everywhere. He is constantly running into walls and doors and falling down, but we try our best to keep it together. He must take meds everyday, steroids and antibiotics.

Well thats two, and then there is my sweet Goldie dog, who is now 16 and a half years old and is being terriorized by Charlie, he hates women. He as been attacking her visciously for the past six months since he has been here. She is too old to defend herself, even thought she has gotten in a few good bites, but I couldn't train it out of him so now we have Charlie living in the back yard, so revolving doggies, he comes in, she goes out and he sleeps in the bathroom at night. It is all too much. Goldie is happy again because she has not been growled at or attackes in a whole week. Hope she gets over the trama before she drops dead.

Well that s the doggies. In the mean time there have been sick and runaway kitties. Wannabe decided to take a walk about , but he is home now, but very the worse for wear as he is an oldie also. My vet knows me better than my own doctor.

And to top it all off of course I have to keep my business running.

Now I hope you all see why I haven't been blogging much. I have tried to get around to visit people sometime, but it is hard. I am managing to do this today because I got up real early to walk everyone and I still have a half an hour before I have to go work on one of my clients.

I hope you all have a pleasant Sunday and are enjoying the wonderful weather no matter where you are. Spring in the north and autumn in the south. You just couldn't ask for nicer times of the year, especially since the tornadoes have calmed down.

Lots of love to whoever gets around to reading this.

Susan

Entry for April 28, 2008/Something from the Hubble

A LITTLE SOMETHING FROM THE HUBBLE TELESCOPE TO START OFF THE WEEK.

HOPE IT IS A GOOD ONE

SUSAN

Entry for April 21, 2008/ RUSHING EARTH DAY

WHY IS IT THAT THE THINGS WE SHOULD REALLY CARE ABOUT ONLY GET ONE DAY?

THINK ABOUT IT.

365 DAYS OF THE YEARS WE SHOULD BE CARING ABOUT OUR MOTHER.

GET BUSY, THINK GREEN.

SUSAN

Entry for April 16, 2008/ VA Tech

It is hard to believe it has been a year since the tragedy at VA Tech occurred, mainly because nothing much has really changed in our world to keep this from happening again. The article I am reading says that colleges are trying to find troubled students and help them so this won't happen. Why do I think this will never work. As long as young people are being raised on violent video games, where death is nothing more than fantasy, and guns are accessible to just about any one, what makes these people think that any thing is different. Two parent families where both are working and no one is aware of what is going on with their children and probably don't care any way, are the norm these days. Children need care and nurturing so they won't lash out, so that they are not hurt by their peers and when they are they can go to their parents for help, not the nearest gun dealer.

Parents get wise, living beyond your means so that everyone has the latest toys is not the answer. Someone has to stay home with these children and be involved in their lives. If you care at all about the safety of your children heed my words.

Susan

Entry for April 04, 2008/ APRIL 10TH ASPCA DAY

Celebrate ASPCA Day!

ASPCA Day

Top 10 Ways To Celebrate ASPCA Day!

April 10 is almost here—and we hope you’ll join us next Thursday in celebrating the ASPCA’s victories on behalf of animals and the joy they bring to pet parents everywhere. Weren’t able to finish knitting those matching orange sweater-and-bootie sets for your canine clan? No worries—we’ve got a list of ten easy and effective things you can do to show you care about animals—on ASPCA Day and every day!

1. Wear Something Orange!
Open your closet and get out those bright orange pants, shirts, ties, shoelaces and socks that you never wear because you don’t think they match anything. That’s a fashion myth we’d like to dispel—everyone looks great in orange! And when people compliment you on your awesome outfit, tell ‘em that by wearing orange—the ASPCA’s official color—on April 10, you’re showing the world that you care about animals and support the ASPCA’s efforts to protect them. P.S. What do you mean, you don’t have anything orange?! Check out theASPCA Day Store for some bright ideas.

2. Send an ASPCA Day eCard
Total effort this one takes? Just a few clicks of the mouse! Simplychoose one of our ten cards and we’ll email the card to whomever you’d like, whether it’s your mom in Idaho or every dog-obsessed friend you’ve got on your electronic mailing list! You can even include a message if you want to add that personal flair.

3. Hang Up an ASPCA Day Poster
Another simple way to spread the word—let our posters do the talking! Download our specially designed ASPCA Day posters and hang them up in high-trafficked areas and businesses around your neighborhood. How about your local pet supply store, vet’s office, community center or library?
-City Version (.pdf)
-Suburb Version (.pdf)

4. Help Us Paint the Big Apple Orange!
If you’ll be in New York City on April 10, Union Square isthe place to be from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. You’ll get to meet our adorable, adoptable animals, enjoy live music and meet the ASPCA’s animal cops from Animal Planet's Animal Precinct...and lots more! We hope you’ll stay ‘til sundown, when buildings around the neighborhood—and throughout the city—will light up in ASPCA orange.

5. Pay Your Bills
You can show your support for animals with every check you write! OurASPCA checks from Checks In The Mail feature adorable dogs and cats (your choice), and you can purchase matching address labels, too. In recognition of ASPCA Day, you’ll receive a $2 discount on checks if you order by April 30.

6. Take Our Pledge to Fight Animal Cruelty
What better way to celebrate ASPCA Day than renewing your commitment to protecting animals andtaking the pledge to fight animal cruelty? Just a click will help you learn how to identify and report abuse, stay up-to-date on the latest animal cruelty news and learn how to write letters to your legislators in the name of animals.

7. Let Your Money Do the Talking!
How to help after all your orange gear has been put away? Show your support every day with the ASPCA credit card. By using the card, you are supporting efforts to prevent animal cruelty. Please note that Chase donates $75 to the ASPCA for all new accounts that are used and kept open for at least 6 months.Apply here.

8. Talk to An ASPCA Animal Cop
ASPCA Day is a time to celebrate our victories on behalf of animals, and many of these victories result from the lifesaving work of our ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement officers. You’ve probably seen them in action on Animal Planet’s hit series,Animal Precinct, and now’s your chance to talk with ASPCA Supervisory Special Investigator Annemarie Lucas firsthand! Find out how you can prevent animal cruelty next Tuesday, April 8, when Officer Lucas will be hosting a live, online chat at ourASPCA Online Community from noon to 2:00 P.M., EST.

9. Rise and Shine…
Hey New Yorkers, how early are you willing to wake up to help animals? We're looking for volunteers to attend the morning news show on April 10 wearing orange and holding posters. We’ll be meeting at 6:00 A.M. at:
- The Today Show (NBC), corner of 49th St. and Fifth Ave.

10. Enter the 2008 ASPCA Day Community Leader Contest
The prize: an all-expenses-paid, three-day trip to New York City, a year’s supply of pet food, a gift basket and tour of ASPCA headquarters, which includes a meet-and-greet with Animal Precinct officers and Ed Sayres, ASPCA President & CEO.

How to win it? Enter the second annual ASPCA Community Leader contest, sponsored by Iams^® Dog and Cat Foods! Starting April 11, show us what you did to spread awareness of the importance of preventing cruelty to animals in your community.You’ll find more details here.