Ramblings

I Have a DREAM

I Have a DREAM
January 16, 2012
wrigley

I have a dream for all dogs (and cats) to have warm shelter on cold nights. To have people who love them and meet their needs for food, water and LOVE! Adopt a dog (or cat) and keep them safe and warm! or Support your local shelter. or Do what I do and support Dalmatian Rescue!! and remember, there is no obstacle you can’t get around if you’re willing to run, jump, tunnel or weave! Wrigley You can also follow my adventures on twitter @wrigleysoapguru or I’m NOW on Facebook too!

Make ‘em Safe (all of them)

Make ‘em Safe (all of them)
September 21, 2011
wrigley

I can’t imagine living how some dogs live. Let’s save them all!

Baby, It’s HOT Outside!

Baby, It’s HOT Outside!
July 26, 2011
wrigley

If you know me, you know I am a dog on the go! I’d rather accompany my people than stay home ANY day but some days it is just too hot for me to tag along. Here’s a nice video on the dangers of having your best friend trapped in a car on a warm day. (HINT: if I am with my people on a warm day, and we MUST make a stop, one of them will stay with me and keep the A/C blasting). Unfortunately, my people have had to call the police twice this year to save dogs … this spot continues

Scoop it, Y’all

Scoop it, Y’all
July 19, 2011
wrigley

There seems to be a whole lot of concern about picking up poop these days. On our weekly was around the lake in Carolina Beach (we do Farmers Market there every Saturday) we spotted this sign. We were very amused, and after posting it to facebook, realized a whole lot of people found the wording just as strange as we did. While having animal waste in a public place is unseemly, there are real environmental concerns related to not scooping the poop. According to the Stormwater Manager’s Resource Center “The presence of pet waste in stormwater runoff has a number of … this spot continues

Can you Stop, Drop and Roll?

Can you Stop, Drop and Roll?
July 15, 2011
wrigley

Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day, so here are some tips to keep us  safe from house fires. 1. Monitor any open flames. If your pets are anything like me and Marshall, they are incredibly curious about everything.  Keep a close eye on candles or fires to ensure they don’t knock them over.  Keep a very close eye on the stove as well.  And before you leave the house, be very sure that all flames have been completely extinguished 2. Practice evacuation routes with your pets. It’s a great idea to have a plan for how you are going to leave … this spot continues

Just say no to ‘Dog Wars’

Just say no to ‘Dog Wars’
April 26, 2011
wrigley

I came across this post on Pets.Ohio.com as a user of an Android phone and a dog, I found this app most offensive. Google’s android.com is allowing a game called Dog Wars to remain available for download. The game was created by Kage Games, LLC and is causing outrage among animal lovers, who are demanding that Google take down the game. According to Google’s Android Market policies, “Android Market should not be used for unlawful purposes or for promotion of dangerous and illegal activities.” The dog in the game’s logo is a cartoon Pit Bull with yellow eyes, a studded collar, … this spot continues

Firehouse Mascot

Firehouse Mascot
April 7, 2011
wrigley

When I saw this story in the North Raleigh News, I knew I had to share it. Firehouse mascot Angus slowed by arthritis, tumor BY CARLENE STEIN - Correspondent The tiny pup’s first fire call took him to the Angus Barn. He was so small, his body barely filled the hands of the firefighter who held him. After the fire was contained, the Durham Highway Fire Department crew returned to the station and their new pup had a name: Angus. Angus, a Dalmatian familiar to many in North Raleigh, turned 14 in December and his health is declining. The arthritis in his hips has … this spot continues

Welcome Home from Afghanistan

Welcome Home from Afghanistan
April 4, 2011
wrigley

The woman is a U.S. Air Force Captain. The pup and 8.5 year old Golden named Molly. This video was too heartwarming not to share!

Ancient Puppy Mills?

Ancient Puppy Mills?
March 30, 2011

It is easy to believe that puppy mills are a recent phenomena. However this story make me think that the ancient Egyptians were involved in a form of running puppy mills. Just goes to show there really is nothing new under the sun. Millions of Mummy Puppies Revealed at Egyptian Catacombs Published March 30, 2011 The excavation of a labyrinth of tunnels beneath the Egyptian desert has revealed the remains of millions of animals, mostly dogs and jackals. Many appear to have been only hours or days old when they were killed and mummified. The Dog Catacombs, as they are known, … this spot continues

Stupid pet Tricks (video)

March 30, 2011

How do you discover that your dog enjoys riding on the swing? I think this would be a fun trick to teach your dog (if he or she were amenable)