Bunny Roo Beagle

Losing your dog can be a
heartbreaking experience!
However, did you know that if
your dog has been embedded
with a microchip it has a much
greater chance of being
returned to you?! That's right,
a tiny microchip has
revolutionized the way we
protect our furry friends. The
microchip is a permanent form
of identification that is about
the size of a piece of rice. It is
injected under the flap of skin
on the back of the dog's neck
and cannot be removed. Vets
and shelters are able to scan
dogs to find out who they
belong to and where they live.
Though a microchip does not
guarantee the return of
Fido�it greatly increases the
chances that he will come
home safely! For more
information about microchips,
please visit Avid MicroChip.
Their website is full of
interesting and helpful
information!
http://www.avidmicrochip.co
m/index.htm

Note: Most veterinarians and
humane societies have
microchip services at very
low cost. Check with your vet
today!

For those of you that
don�t know�.Clifford
the Big Red Dog is an
American children�s
book series that was
first published in
1962. Written by
Norman Bridwell, it is
a favorite among
children around the
world (my Niece,
Sophie included!). For
fun �Clifford stuff�
including, games,
puzzles, stories and
more, please click
HERE!

To visit the official
Clifford book website
(Scholastic), please
click HERE!

Believe it or not, many dogs live their lives chained
(or tethered) to a tree. What kind of life is this? Well
I�ll tell you�.a MISERABLE one. Please click on the
links below to read more about this terrible practice
and why is should be outlawed.

http://www.unchainyourdog.org/

http://www.helpinganimals.com/ga_chained.asp

Do you remember Koko? Of course you do! Koko is
the famous gorilla that was taught sign language by Dr.
Francine Patterson at Stanford University. Koko has
learned over 1000 signs...all based on American Sign
Language. In 1984, around her 12th birthday, Koko
signed to her trainer that she wanted a pet cat. Her
trainer obliged and got her a kitten from an abandoned
litter. Koko immediately named the cat All-Ball. When
All-Ball died, Koko signed the words cry and sad for
days. How heartbreaking! A short time later, All-Ball
was replaced by not one, but two kittens which were
named Lipstick and Shirley. Koko�s love for cats only
goes to show that not only humans love having pets!
For more information about Koko the famous gorilla,
please click HERE!

Recently, Wyoming became
the 50th state to designate
dog fighting as a felony
offense! The bill was signed
by Gov. Dave Freundenthal
on March 4, 2008. Just one
week earlier, Idaho joined
the fight and passed similar
legislation. Hopefully, now
that prison time is a good
possibility for offenders,
people will think twice before
participating in this
disgusting blood sport!

Le Doux is a swimwear
company that specializes
in bikinis. Personally, I
have not worn a bikini in
10 years...but that's
another story! They sell a
bikini that is covered in
puppy dogs! Le Doux will
donate 10% to the
ASPCA for every "Puppy
Love" bikini that is sold.
What a great deal!
However, I will warn
you....they are a bit
pricey (but it's a great
cause!)

Meet Doodle (love the name!!)
our featured Dog of the Week!
Doodle is a one year old
Dachshund/Chihuahua mix.
He loves to cuddle, sleep and
eat tortillas! Yes, I said
tortillas! You go Doodle! He
also loves to go for
walks...though he doesn't care
much for the squirrels he
meets along the way! Doodle,
thanks for being our Dog of
the Week! We think you are
extra cute.

I think it is safe to say that Margaret and her husband LOVE Scottish Terriers! In fact,
they love them so much, that over the years, they have adopted four! Margaret�s Terriers
all came from rescue groups such as Help for Homeless Pets in Billings, Montana.
Even though two of Margaret�s precious Scotties have passed away, they will continue
to live on in the many wonderful memories that they left behind. Her two current Scotties
are named Maddie and Scoutie and they are as cute as can be! Margaret: Thank you for
helping to spread the word about rescue animals! I think you said it best: �Stop the
breeding and RESCUE a best friend today!�

Last summer, Rachel and Simon saw an ad on Craigs list. The ad contained a picture of a
Beagle that was available for adoption at the Harnett County Animal Shelter in North
Carolina. The good news was that Rachel and Simon both wanted a dog�the bad news
was that the Beagle in the ad was scheduled to be euthanized the very next day if he
wasn�t adopted! Luckily, with TWO hours to spare, Rachel and Simon arrived at the shelter.
When they first saw the Beagle, he was shaking and scared. When he was brought out of
his cage to meet his prospective new owners, the first thing he did was lay his head right in
Rachel�s lap! It was meant to be! Rachel and Simon named their new friend Seymour. After
leaving the shelter, there was work to be done! Seymour was filthy, sick, scared and he
had a broken toe! He also had bite marks on his legs, two types of worms, fleas, and ticks
so large that the vet initially thought they were tumors! Poor Seymour! I�m happy to say
that with lots of tender loving care and vet visits, Seymour the Beagle is one happy pup! For
the first time in his life he has a forever loving home with toys, food and people that love
him. He has learned several tricks including play dead and shake. He loves to meet new
people, as well as new dog friends. Thank you Simon and Rachel for saving a dog on death
row�..Seymour is one lucky pup!

The Boxer is medium in size, compact, muscular and squarely built dog. Their
coats are short and smooth and are usually fawn or brindle with a black mask.
Often, the Boxer also has white markings....usually found on the chest. They weigh
50 to 80 pounds, are 21 to 25 inches in height and live approximately 8 to 11 years.

The Boxer is a loving clown, bursting with personality and energy. They require a lot
of exercise, a lot of training and a lot of attention! Boxers thrive from human
companionship and love being part of a family.

Loving and protective, the Boxer is a wonderful dog for an experienced, energetic
family with older children. The Boxer is often too strong and too boisterous for
younger children or the frail elderly. The Boxer can be a city dog or country dog as
long as he gets plenty of exercise. He is not an ideal apartment dog as he needs
plenty of room to romp and play. A yard with a high fence is ideal.

Boxers can be strong minded, stubborn dogs, therefore, they can be challenging to
train. If possible, training should begin early and should be firm, consistent and kind.

If you are interested in becoming a proud parent to one of these cheerful, playful,
lively, loyal dogs, please visit:

http://www.adoptaboxerrescue.com/ or http://www.boxerfriends.org/

If you come across a sick or injured dog or cat always approach with
caution and care! Even if the injured animal is your own pet...proceed
with caution! Injured animals often strike out when frightened or in
pain. Approach the animal SLOWLY and allow them to smell the
back of your hand. Keep an eye on the animal's posture and body
language as these are telling signs. Always allow the animal to see
what you are doing. If you approach from behind, you may startle
them. Speak in a soft, soothing tone and avoid direct eye contact. If
possible, have a friend or adult family member assist you.

These cookies are easy to make and the
pups LOVE them!

2 Cups Whole wheat flour
1 Tblsp Baking powder
1 Cup Low-fat peanut butter
1 Cup Skim milk
2 Squirts of honey

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour
and baking powder, stir to blend. In a separate
bowl, blend milk, honey and peanut butter.
Combine all ingredients and blend thoroughly.
Remove dough and place on a flat, floured
surface. Knead for several minutes. Roll dough
to 1/4 inch thickness and cut out desired
shapes with a cookie cutter (I used a Beagle!).
Place on greased baking sheet and bake for 15
minutes or until lightly brown. Cool and store in
an air-tight container!