We inspected it several times and found no reason for it.

We thought it was probably the first signs of arthritis.

Last weekend he began to yelp when trying to get up.

We took him to the vet and after a orthopedic exam and X-rays we have determined he has a herniated disc in his spine.

He is on Dr.’s orders to rest for 6 weeks with Rimodil to help the pain and a anti- inflammatory.

He is very restless and persists to get up to follow us around the house as usual.

We called the vet back And will be giving Benadryl to help him rest better.

I will keep you up to date on his progress.

I will end with a note of good news.

A few Jack Dempsey babies have survived and appear to be growing.

Have a great weekend!

I know so.

Well…., sometimes.

Stubbornness sets in with everyone.  Especially with humans.

Remember Michael Vick and his dog fighting business? Read this wonderful article to find out what happened to 19 of the Pit Bulls.  It’s amazing!

Can You Teach a Bad Dog New Tricks?

Fish update:

After Jack and Chance tried a couple of times to have babies, they succeeded.

About a week ago, we had baby Jack Dempsey

Within a couple of days they disappeared and we assumed the worst. The next day, they were there again. Fish sometimes hold there young in there mouths for protection.

The worst did occur the next day. They were gone. Sometimes filters suck them up or the parents get nervous and eat them.

I’m sure We’ll have more.

Have a great weekend!

There is a online database now for Pet abuse & neglect offenders.

Yep, that’s right, it’s just like being able to look up child molesters in your neighborhood.

You can keep an eye out for your 4, 3 and 2 legged friends.

Go on, have a look.  Pet-Abuse.com

We got another package from the Grand Parents. That would be my In-Laws.

As usual, Harley can’t resist a box or documents.

Ozzbourne got a new toy – a duck that glows.

Bad news or could be good news for the duck – Ozzy doesn’t like it.

Have a great weekend!

SHARK!!

Image via Wikipedia

It’s the Discovery channels Shark Week.  Most of the scheduled programs are dedicated to sharks until Saturday August 8th at Midnight.

Check out there Live Shark Cam.

Did you know that fossils have been found to date sharks back 400 million years?

Complete bodies of sharks are rarely found because there made of cartilage.

Only teeth, scales, fin and spines are found from being fossilized.

Fossilized: a chemical process that takes place on the seabed over thousands of years from minerals replacing enamel and dentine.

Sharks can remain in the water-in my world. They give me the creeps living in such deep, dark waters.  I’m happy just crafting necklaces with there fossil teeth.

I hope you get a chance to check out some shows.  I will be recording  10 Deadliest Sharks at 8 P.M.

I wanted to close sharing a picture of “The Boys”.

Titan, Rufus and Ozzbourne.

The picture was taken almost 6 years ago, just months before we helped Titan and Rufus to the Rainbow bridge.

Have a great weekend!

A transportation-friendly kind of town, you can take your dog on the cable cars with you to visit the waterside, where you will find plenty of pet-friendly patio restaurants. Lots of beaches and parks for you and your doggy to have fun, and don’t miss the Golden Gate Bridge, one of America’s celebrated man-made wonders, where you can take your dog along to share the lovely view of the colorful, hilly city.

Spend the afternoon at one of Austin’s off-leash parks and then take your dog on a chill walk along the water to see the Congress Street bats take flight at sunset before heading to one of the dog-friendly outdoor cafes in the neighborhood.

When you don’t feel like driving and parking, take your leashed dog onto the subway with you. Then relax and watch the world go by as you hop from place to place in this historic city by the bay. Visit the Freedom Trail, and see where one of America’s most famous protests took place at Boston Harbor.

Take your dog out on the water on a fun Canine Cruise. Plus, you’ll never go hungry again with a great choice of dog-friendly restaurants in Alexandria. If you still have plenty of time in your schedule for some historical sightseeing, you can ramble over to nearby Washington, DC.

First thing’s first. The beginning of any vacation should start with a relaxing drink, and the Lucky Labrador is just the place to serve it up. The Lucky Lab has three fresh brew locations that you and your pup can check out while you’re in town. Plus, make sure to visit the well-known Rose Gardens and the Saturday Outdoor Market.

See this historic town in all its glory. Charleston has a number of tours that you can take your dog along to, including the Boone Hall and Magnolia Plantations. Or you can go on a ghost tour (don’t forget the Scooby snacks!), and wind down after a night of fright with a day of fun at the beach.

Take advantage of this gorgeous city on the water by taking your dog on a Canine Cruise, or just hang out and be amused at Navy Pier. And you’ll have plenty of culinary delights to choose from with Chicago’s dog welcoming patio restaurants.

Take your dog shopping with you at the Otay Ranch Town Center and hang out at the dog park after, go hiking or take your dog to one of the friendly beaches.

Dog-friendly luxury hotels, Central Park, lower Manhattan, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Walk ’till you can’t walk no more!

Dog-friendly canoeing, gardens, and farms, and don’t miss Nichols Arboretum, the 123-acre botanical collection at the University of Michigan.

It was good to see  Portland, Or.  on the list. I was hoping to visit family and get out of this heat there.

Shared from Dogtime.

*Would you call this bird watching?

That’s what Harley was supposedly doing. He looks a little to relaxed.

We have two Jack Dempsey fish.

Jack is the oldest- 3 years.

Chance is almost 2 and got his/her name because we didn’t think they would make it with Jack.

Chance has lost a fin or two from battling with Jack.

About two weeks ago, Chance was persistently nudging Jack for a few days.

Then both started moving rocks by mouth and overnight  formed this pit…….

I noticed a day later, when I went to cover the underground filter-there was a lot of yellow things on top of the filter.

Eggs?!?!?!

What a surprise.

Jack watched over them for a few days.

They started slowly disappearing every day.

I watched over them as well and never saw the fish eating them, so I think the filter got them.

Whoever said fish were bright?

After doing some research and a experiment with a mirror, I’ve found, I’m not the bright one when it comes to fish…Who’s the Female?

You got me! Do you have a clue?

Have a great weekend!

Here’s a video, that gives us laughs each time it’s viewed.

We like the Teamwork.

So…, without further ado..have a laugh on us-

Please, check out this great organization that is doing a great task.

Fences For Fido

A little F.Y.I.-

We are participating in the “Christmas In July”  sale on Etsy.

-25% off selected items-

In closing,  I will leave you with a lazy mascot..

Miss Breeze

Have a restful weekend!

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They had double dishes before and what was the point? We never used one side of them.  He was also concerned with them eating easier without having there whiskers involved.

Can you tell which one is Harley’s?

This video made me laugh with joy. The man in it was obviously touched by nature profoundly.

Breeze was touched by him.

She tried to find him in the monitor..

And then she looked behind The monitor for him several times..

Bless her heart.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Book Review: One at a Time: A Week in an American Animal Shelter, by Diane Leigh and Marilee Geyer

I will close with a photo of Ozzbourne getting a tummy rub.  He was adopted from Lied Animal Shelter.

Have a great week!

It’s getting hot in Las Vegas! Last week we had lovely weather with spring lingering and only being in the 70’s or 80’s.  This week we’ve skipped the introduction of summer and had 90 and 100’s. We haven’t had time to acclimate to the hot weather and are already hating summer. The news is warning us of heat exhaustion.

Did you know that heat exhaustion is the #1 killer of weather events?

I took some pictures a couple of weeks ago of my 1 rose and a orange flower that popped out of nowhere.  This year was really weird. My lavender didn’t bloom and I only got 1 rose. The rose is gone,  I’ve got a mysterious orange flower and a bachelor button flower that I planted a few weeks ago. Wish I had more.

Breeze, Ozzbourne and Harley are laying on the tile through out the house. We’ll be thinking about others and there wonderful weather.

I hope you are having a good summer.

I’m going to go sit in front of a fan with a glass of water.

Have a great weekend.