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Stewie Bun, Bunny Bun, Baby : A BUN'S LIFE : Petster.com

2008-07-11 17:35:00

Hi, I'm Stewie. I love to hide and run away from new people. So, just be patient with me and once I get to know you I may even allow you to scratch my nose! I love to have my nose, ears and cheeks scratched. I don't like to be picked up, even if momma does give me a treat. I do not like other animals either. My granny's cat makes me THUMP and I don't like dogs too much either. But dogs are kinda dumb and I can easily outsmart them. Momma and I just moved to a new house and there are lots of new things for me to chew on! I love exploring all the boxes in the basement, some of them are pretty tasty. Well, momma's coming back to the computer so I better get off of here and go hide. Thanks for visiting my page. Come back soon!

: What the? : Petster.com

2008-07-11 03:18:00

Petster disabled my account just because I changed my email and I couldn't verify it because petster never sent me a verification e-mail >:(

Angel : My mom angel. Mom's birthday letter to me. : Petster.com

2008-07-10 15:32:00

Sugarplum, you change me forever. I did everything I could to keep u here. But, God had other plan's for you. If my tear's made a stairway. And memories make a lane. I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. But, life doesn't alway's work like that. As I sit here writing this to you I cry thinkin' of all the great times we had together. I wish I could spend this special day with you but, I can't. So HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUGARPLUM..................R.I.P!!!

Ezzie, Ezzie Moo, Moo-Relda : My food has gone local! : Petster.com

2008-07-09 05:35:00

Hey Guys--It's been almost 18 months I've been on my homemade grub--IT ROCKS!!! Check it out--the humans are selling it because my vet says it's nutritionally balanced and my health ROCKS! www.esmereldasdoggrub.com . they deliver in the Philly/Jersey area!

FLUFFY : happy 4th of july everyone : Petster.com

2008-07-04 17:13:00

dont forget to be careful about scary fireworks tonight

Too many to list : 4th of July : Petster.com

2008-07-03 18:22:00

Happy 4th of July to all my furry friends! Just remember, it's just fire works! Nothing to be afraid of.

: [Feeding Boba] : Petster.com

2008-07-02 23:18:00

jersey : I'm a grandma : Petster.com

2008-07-02 01:24:00

Hi its me Jersey Girl, I am a proud grandma of 15 beautiful boxers. My baby girl Felony had 8 pups with her stud Gunner and my boy Buster had 7 babies with Brooklyn. They are starting to all leave me, but that's ok cuz my owners are making sure they are going to good homes.

Chloe Bears : It's all about me Chloe babe!!!!LOL : Petster.com

2008-06-27 18:58:00

I love summer time, today sissy took me to the store. She bought me an Old Navy doggy hat. It's pimpin'. Well gotta go, mom's given' Ginger our guinea pig a haircut because she looks like a big hairy mop when she move's around!!!LOL!!!BYE-BYE!!!!!!

Nikki : nikki past a way on june 23 : Petster.com

2008-06-27 05:04:00

she was 13 years old she will be missed

: I have a family : Petster.com

2008-06-21 16:03:00

When my new family found me at a rescue I was afraid of everything, life was not good to me. Now I am learning that people are not going to hurt me and I do not need to run from everything. With time life gets better and better.

Chloe Bears : Chloe : Petster.com

2008-06-20 15:49:00

I don't really know what blog's are but, what the heck: I'll explain myself, I'm a Fawn great-dane that loves my sista, Katee, we grew up together!!!!!!!!!!! I'm 8 years-old, I met Katee when she wuz 10 & a half!!!!! We've been best friends eva since!!!!!!!!!! Sure I don't have a lot of time left in me but i still feel like a little pup!!! My sista believes I might be the longest great-dane that can eva live!!!!!!!! She's a real good friend & sista from my point of view!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe how old she is already!!!!!!!!!!! Good thing she's still here with me or I'd be the LAZZIEST dog that eva lived!!!!!!!!!!LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm a one of a kind dog in my sissy's heart and always will be!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PEACE OUT GIRLSCOUT...........COOKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

maxie pooh : About my dog!! : Petster.com

2008-06-19 08:52:00

We fell in love with Max the first time we visted the shelter.

Bubbalina : Rainbow Bridge : Petster.com

2008-06-15 20:58:00

Today I swam to the Rainbow Bridge. My mommy tried to save me...She rushed me to the emergency vet. They gave me meds and did everything to pull me through. Unfortunately I already had brain damage and they had to put me down. I could hear mommy crying over me! I didn't know how to comfort her. Now I am in heaven waiting for her to join me! Love, Bubba

Diva Las Vegas : A Cause Des Garcons : Petster.com

2008-06-16 07:50:00

Hellooo, my name is Diva and i am not owned my anyone. I live in a house run by Alannah Six, so i guess SHE is my owner by default :) I change my name often. It is usually DIVA or SERENA. I even tried GOSSIP GIRL out for a while.If you are to know anything about me, it would be my morals and values. I believe LOVE IS LOVE, and i DO support homosexuality. i dont think there is anything wrong with it and if you do,you have a sick and twisted mind.Im not saying i hate you or anything-i LOVE everybody!No matter what! But i hate the things you believe. Also, i think that animal cruelty is so terrible. i myself was a victim of a puppy mill, but that was a looong time ago.The fur trade in china is horrific and even worse, the leather trade. you are probably wearing leather right now. your belt?shows?shirt?check to make sure. Rock stars are often known for wearing leather, and it makes me sad :( I am a fun loving individual and i love to have fun. I am shy at first and do not trust anybody at first. oh, and thats another thing-trust. i feel if we are friends, trust should be our first priority, everyone i have every known has lied to me and i dont trust them now. i cant type anymore, im too depressed because of Fathers day. It needs to die and burn, its not worth it. Ciao!

Sizzer, Sizzy, Sizz,Sizzer Wizzer. : Sizzler's Blog : Petster.com

2008-06-12 03:33:00

Sizzer, Sizzy, Sizz,Sizzer Wizzer. : : Petster.com

2008-06-12 03:33:00

mugerboo,mugers,muger : I Am Hurt : Petster.com

2008-06-11 04:26:00

Hi everyone well you know how i got surgey on my back well i hurt it again i got tocken to the vet and if these pills don`t work on me because i can`t walk well i might be getting put to sleep !!! and my mom and dad don`t have 8 grand so i will get you bloged so you can add comments and i will let you know if i make it or not.

: my babies are 5 weeks old : Petster.com

2008-06-08 08:57:00

Mine and Brooklyns babies will be ready for their new homes the beginning of July.

: nothing : Petster.com

2008-06-03 15:09:00

Itachi's in trouble! Mom has found her hoarded stuff. i am better at hiding it then she is.

Mr. Kitty Cat, NoodleMan : Noodles' Wake Up Call : Petster.com

2008-05-28 00:56:00

JEEZ!!! I can't even sleep in peace! Check out the video here: Rise & Shine, Mr. Kitty Cat

Chase, Baby Boy, Chasel Wasel : Hide Away : Petster.com

2008-05-27 13:06:00

Ok I know I havent been on here in awhile but Ive been really busy. My pack leader and I have been rooming the streets trying to find new things to do. No offense to my pack leader but her territory isnt very big. I think she named it Bluffton or was it Blufftucky? Oh well I cant remember. Anyways, we ended up finding this awesome place! Its out at the park we always go to. My leader lets me off of my leash and lets me just fallow her like we would if there was no such thing as a leash law. Its a LOT of fun! No one else, we think, knows its there. So its kinda like our own hide away. No one bothers us. Just me and my pack leader doing what dogs do! Shes an odd looking dog Ill admit but hey if she wants to walk on 2 legs and speak a different langue who am I to complain? Especially when she knows where the food, water, and shelter is. Well Id better get off of here. Ill talk to you guys later! Chasel

Scootch Butt : Every day.... : Petster.com

2008-05-22 13:17:00

I just found out about this website in a magazine, and I'm so glad I did. I got my beautiful, sweet little chihuahua puppy Miracle about eight months ago. She's gong to be turning one in August. Time really flies. When I think about all she and I have been through in these past few months of life together, it blows my mind. Miracle really earned her name. The day I brought her home from the breeder, I was carrying her in my backpack as I was riding home on my moped. A mini van that didn't see me turned right in front of me. I hit her head on. I wasn't wearing a helmet, and I crashed through her passenger side window. As she slammed on her brakes, I was them flown out the window, landing on my head. I was in the hospital for several days, as I was very nearly killed. Miracle didn't get a scratch. She's very accident prone. She has fallen down stairs on several occasions, been in a small dog fight that was unexpected and quickly stopped, and eaten things I won't mention here. She has not only earned her name, but she has lived up to it as well.

: wow : Petster.com

2008-05-19 19:26:00

she is so cute i just love her

"B" : What a Day!! : Petster.com

2008-05-15 10:16:00

Well... Mom scared the heck out of me...again..with the loud thing that cleans the carpet.. I swear one of these days I will have the guts to destroy it!! One of these days!! She did give me my treats after the fact.. so I'm good now! Til next time!! ** Meow** Barnett

H, Triple H, Hunter Baby : My Baguio vacation : Petster.com

2008-05-14 14:33:00

Hi All, I'm back from my first vacation to Baguio City and boy did I have a great time there. For one thing, Baguio was about 10*C cooler than Manila and that, by and of itself, made the whole trip worth the 5-hour drive to get there. I loved walking up and down Session Road without breaking into a sweat. It really felt as if an a/c was on everywhere we went -- even out on the street!! We don't get that here in Manila. *Sigh*We stayed at this really great place called Medrano's Apartelle in Brentwood Village near Leonard Wood Road. They did not, as a rule, allow dogs but the owners made an exception for mom since she assured them that I was really well-behaved. So as not to embarrass mom, I proudly showed-off all my obedience skills at the drop of a hat! The owners and staff were so impressed (ahem-ahem) that they said I would be most welcome to come back. Yay!!We did all the touristy things there at Baguio -- we walked up and down Session Road (Baguio's commercial district), then we visited Burnham Park (designed by the same Daniel Burnham who designed Union Station in Washington, D.C.), the Baguio Botanical Gardens, Mines View Park, the Mansion House (the summer residence of the President of the Philippines) the Good Shepherd Convent (where we bought yummy strawberry jam and ube jam), Camp John Hay and the garden trail at SM Baguio. We opted not to go to Wright Park because the horses give me the willies. All of the places we went to were gracious enough to allow me in albeit on the condition that I was kept on leash the entire time -- well, you can't win them all. On the other hand, you can't say the same thing about establishments here in Manila which, almost all, are decidedly not dog-friendly.My favorite among all the places we visited was the Baguio Botanical Gardens. All the flowers were in full bloom (credit goes to the mild Baguio weather) and, I must say, the park looked spectacular. I had fun getting my paws all muddy (it rained the night before) walking along the garden's numerous cobbled paths. My only regret is that I could not run free throughout the gardens -- that would have been bliss!!! Oh, I did get chased by a goat mom and her kids (hee-hee, that was fun) while walking back to the apartelle.What amused mom the most from our trip was the little bit of celebrity that followed us everywhere we went. You see, there is this golden retriever called Fulgoso who is a regular on a local tv series called "Marimar" (a Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela of the same title). Everywhere we went people just kept calling me Fulgoso. People just approach us and I get so much attention -- they pat me on the head, rub my ears, stroke my fur, compliment me on my handsomeness (ahem-ahem) and some even asked to take pictures of me and mom!!! But, on the flipside, there are some people who are so ignorant of the golden retriever breed (i.e., how nice and friendly we all are) that they give mom and me a wide berth when we are out walking. A silly lady even screamed in panic when my tail brushed her leg (I stepped on her foot for good measure -- haha). I really enjoyed myself the whole trip so I was really sad when it was time to leave. But, as they say, all good things must come to an end. Mom promised me though that we will be back soon. I hope she keeps her promise... Woofs and wags, Hunter

brookie : My babies are now 5 weeks old : Petster.com

2008-06-08 08:32:00

Any serious parent interested, I have AKC registered pups for sale.

iddy biddy girl : My babies are now 6 weeks old : Petster.com

2008-06-08 08:30:00

Any serious parent interested. I have AKC champion blood line pups for sale.

H, Triple H, Hunter Baby : We're off to Baguio!!! : Petster.com

2008-05-10 11:06:00

Hi All! Mom and I are off on a 4-day trip to Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines. Sweet!!! I will finally be able to escape the monstrously hot Manila summer and enjoy the cool mountain air up in Baguio. This is my first real vacation and I'm sooooo excited. Mom says I'd better be ready for the 5-hour trip, though. Gulp!!! But, hey, all I would be doing is sleep, right? She will be the one driving. Hope we make a pee stop on the way because I don't think I can hold on for 5 hours. BOL!!! Woofs and wags, Hunter

LeopardDevil : XiiaoDevil : Petster.com

2008-05-07 12:42:00

grandma's # 1 Buddy : I'm back : Petster.com

2008-04-28 04:34:00

OK.. we are back.. mommy tried to change the name from baby_boy.. but she is stuck.. oh well.. we have new pics up.. so feel free to leave pats.. or whatever is left on this!!

: I need urgent help!!!! : Petster.com

2008-04-27 17:02:00

Hi my name is Angel and my mommy works at a doggy daycare/ kennel. A lady was threatened with eviction if she didn't get rid of her cats. Long story short the humane society in our area agreed to pay for the cats to stay at the kennel for one month . Well come Tuesday their month is up and they will be sent to the pound where their fate is sealed. They are very sweet but shy cats, and it is hard to adopt shy cats so they are usually put them to sleep upon arrival. Please if anyone out there is willing to adopt or foster these cats or even just one of them please let me know. We will find a way to get them to you! Thank you so much, Angel and Angel's mom

H, Triple H, Hunter Baby : Can't seem to shake off the vet!!! : Petster.com

2008-04-24 02:20:00

Hi All! I am just having a really bad year health-wise. You already know about my recent bout with poisoning. I just went back to vet yesterday for a check-up and get new blood tests to see whether my liver is getting better. Got the results and it was good news for the liver test at least -- its finally almost down to normal levels -- so, yay! But the results also showed really low platelet levels so the vet took another test and it was confirmed that I am positive for ehrlichia (from an infested brown dog tick). At least it's in the very early stages so I just need to take meds (doxycycline) so that it does not progress. Oh boy, I thought I was finally done with the meds but now I have a whole new set to take for the ehrlichia. Mom is just confused how I got it since she is very meticulous about administering Frontline and I have not had any ticks or fleas since I was a wee pup. Maybe I picked it up during our walks?? Sad woofs and slow wags, Hunter

Casey, Baby Girl, 'Ga : ALMOST but not QUITE : Petster.com

2008-04-12 02:47:00

Finally, I celebrated my first birthday last April 9. I got a cutie little dress and a party hat. Mommy cooked the traditional birthday pancit & I got myself a cake. She spent most of the day with me and I got very overwhelmed since everybody greeted me a happy birthday including the neighbors & kids next door. Grandma is taking a vacation here, so expect me to be hangin' out in the garage during the day... I don't know why, but Im so lovely & gentle, am I not? I guess my size is intimidating, she's afraid of me. But on my birthday, she generously pats my head while Im on the staircase. And also, the house is close to being renovated, so that's good news to me I visited the vet last week because of dust/cement/sand allergies (got 2 shots & 5-day prescribed meds awwwwe). I also got to taste the Chocolate Strawberry Fudge cake + milk uhhhhm! So my birthday is ALMOST PERFECT, but not QUITE coz were still missing Daddy

moma kitty : I just had 3 babies : Petster.com

2008-04-11 18:58:00

i just had 3 little ones the other day and im gonna be a great grandmother any day now. i was hoping that when evajo won all those petser awards that they would send us that check so we all could be fixed but im sad to say they didn't :-( people gripe at my owner for having all of us. but she didn't chose us we chose her each and every one of us were lost abandoned strays. and on her income we barely make it. but she tells me every day that it is all worth it. she needs us as much as we need her. she has tried to find jeffery and chewie a home now for over a year now that they are grown not many people will wont them but mom says things will be ok as soon as chewie gets fixed. i just turned 6 years old so i dont have may more breeding years left thank goodness mom tries to keep me in but i always seem to find a way out of the house. im a sneaky little devil

evil jo : my first video : Petster.com

2008-04-13 18:50:00

gas : my cutie dog : Petster.com

2008-04-04 16:08:00

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2008-04-04 16:08:00

H, Triple H, Hunter Baby : Hunter is home... : Petster.com

2008-04-04 03:42:00

Dear All, First of all, Hunter and I would like to thank all of you who have sent their healing thoughts and prayers. They really meant a lot to us in our time of need. Hunter has finally been cleared by his vet to go home. He is now out of danger, thank God. However, his liver bore the brunt of his illness trying to metabolize the poisons/toxins. He will be under heavy medication for quite some time to help his liver recuperate and regenerate. He is, at least, eating and drinking on his own again and hopefully will be back to his naughty old self again soon. Again, thanks to all of you who have sent the power of the paw our way. It helped immensely. With eternal gratitude, Jen and Hunter

Razzy, Razz, Queenie, QueenBee : TheSnugglesProject : Petster.com

2008-03-31 10:29:00

Hello friends I want to tell you about a project that I have been involved with for the past several yrs now. I found it by chance one day when I was online searching for animal rescue sites back in 2001 or 2002. What this project does is it helps make homeless shelter animals more comfortable in their cages and kennels. Life for a homeless animal in a shelter can be very stressful and anything we can do to help minimize that stress really makes a big difference. *Snuggles* are used as security blankets for the animals inside their cages and kennels to make them feel more at ease which can help make them more friendly and hopefully more adoptable. I have donated tons of blankets to my local animal shelter and Im very passionate about this project ;) For your reference, The Snuggles Project website has a shelter directory that lists participating shelters state by state. There are still some shelters that do not know about The Snuggles Project but could really use the donations of the Snuggles in their shelters for the animals. If your shelter does not currently accept Snuggles, you could ask them if they accept donations of blankets or towels for their shelter animals. If they say Yes, then they probably would like to be part of The Snuggles Project. If you would like to become involved with The Snuggles Project, please read the information provided below. If you enjoy sewing, knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. then why not put your hobby to a good cause? The Snuggles dont have to be perfect, we just ask that they be made with love... How The Snuggles Project Began... Written by Rae French, President and Founder Back in 1996 I found myself at a point when I had to make a life and death decision. Here is the story behind how The Snuggles Project began. I had always fed any homeless animal who came to my door for food and gave them shelter when they needed a place to stay dry and warm. Now keep in mind that I was pretty naive back then about the situation for homeless animals and what they were facing on a broader scale in society. I just felt that I was doing what I could to help them out. It had been something that I had been doing since I was a child. Over the previous few years, there was a Siamese cat who I had named Ladi Siam who was visiting quite regularly. She roamed her territory around my neighborhood and I often saw her spending time with her grown daughter and her grandkits. She was very weary of humans, but she allowed me to touch her and sometimes hold her. She was pregnant (again) and it was now almost time for her to give birth to a new litter. Since I already had two cats of my own and didn't feel that I had any more room in the house for more, I figured that I would take her to the local humane society to be adopted. The way I saw it back then is that since she was a Siamese - she was adoptable; and since her soon-to-be-born babies were kittens - they would be adoptable. Well, as soon as I got her to the shelter intake area, my eyes were opened! On the wall the shelter had a huge blackboard of statistics showing how many animals were brought in, how many were adopted, how many ended up being euthanized, and the reality of what happens to kittens as soon as they were born. The facts set my mind reeling. I turned around to say something to my husband and over his shoulder I saw a poster of a basket of kittens with the words "pick one and kiss the rest good-bye." My heart broke, tears ran down my face. My husband said "what do you want to do?" I said, "I'm taking her home." Within hours, Ladi Siam gave birth to 5 kittens! That night I couldn't sleep as the numbers kept bouncing around in my mind. Then the numbers turned into faces of homeless animals. I knew that I had to find out more about the situation and do something about it. The next day I went to as many animal shelters as I could find in the area. The situation was the same in every single shelter. I visited the animals in their cages and kennels. I wondered what I could do for them. Then it came to me -- I could at least make them comfortable while they waited for a new home. I had learned to knit when I was nine years old. It was great fun and I enjoyed making scarves and mittens and little blankets for my lifelong cat friend, Fuzzy. I had called her little blankets Snuggles. A few years later, Fuzzy died unexpectedly. She left behind 5 kittens who I tried desperately to save -- feeding them warm milk and keeping them warm in their Snuggles. But, sadly, I was not able to save any of them. I remembered that event when I thought of how I could help the homeless animals in the shelters. I would make them Snuggles! But with so many animals needing Snuggles, I knew that I couldn't do it alone. At the time, I was running an online crochet group, Crochet Partners, with over 2,000 crocheters around the world. I asked if anyone wanted to help. Well, to my great surprise and amazement, boxes started arriving from all over the world with Snuggles. The idea caught on and the Snuggles Project was born. To this day, we have contributed over 500,000 Snuggles to animals in shelters worldwide. The Snuggles Project is an exclusive special project of Hugs for Homeless Animals, a 501c3 nonprofit charity dedicated to homeless and displaced animals worldwide. I founded Hugs when I realized that we needed to do more. Today, Hugs for Homeless Animals reaches tens of thousands of animal shelters and rescue groups around the world with service programs to assist their work to help the animals. We provide public education programs to teach people how to respect and care for the animals in their care and in society. To learn more about Hugs for Homeless Animals, visit our website at www.h4ha.org . How You Can Help... We are asking you to donate a little of your time and your leftover scraps of yarn or fabric to make snuggles for your local humane societies and animal shelters. Crochet, knit, quilt or sew cloth blankets in the following guideline sizes: 14" x 14" for cats and small animals 24" x 24" for cats and small to medium dogs 36" x 36" for medium to large dogs These sizes are just guidelines. The actual Snuggles don't have to be exact. They could be made out of acrylic yarn or cotton in any pattern or color that you choose. The ends should be double-knotted and fastened off long and woven through the work to prevent unraveling from washing and wear. They are best when they are made thick for comfort and warmth. Many of our participating animal shelters and humane societies also accept donations of blankets and towels in the name of The Snuggles Project. All blankets and towels should be cleaned before sending. Please do not send yarn to local shelters unless they have specifically requested it. Very few have the volunteers or the resources to convert it to Snuggles. Made With Love... The Snuggles Project is a very good project for kids and people learning how to crochet, knit or quilt because the Snuggles don't have to be perfect. The animals love them any way they can get them. All that is required is that they be made with love. Making A Snuggles Donation... Refer to The Worldwide Shelter Directory www.h4ha.org/shelter-directory/index.php Snuggles should be donated directly to any of the participating shelters listed in our Worldwide Shelter Directory. The participating shelters are marked with a Snuggle Kitten Icon. Please use a Snuggles Donation Form whenever donating directly to any local shelter. You can feel confident about donating directly to the participating shelters as they have specifically requested to receive Snuggles and understand how they should be used. If your local shelter is not listed, please let us know by either filling out the Online Shelter Registration Form on our website or by sending us a note including the shelter's name, address, telephone, fax, as well as email or website if you know it. Donating to shelters without a Snuggle Kitten Icon, please ask them if they accept them first. There are still many shelters who do not know about The Snuggles Project or do not have the facility to wash them. You may even offer your volunteer services to wash the Snuggles for the shelter in that case. The key question to ask your shelter is if they use towels and blankets in their cages and kennels. If they answer "yes" then more than likely they will want to receive Snuggles for their shelter animals. Additionally, if they do say yes and they don't have a Snuggle Kitten Icon yet, please let us know so that we can give them one! Snuggles Donation Form... Whenever you donate Snuggles to your local shelter, please report to us that you have done so. Here are a couple ways to report to us: Printable Snuggles Donation Report (enclose a copy to the shelter with your Snuggles donation and send us a copy via regular mail, fax, or by one of the report forms below) Online Snuggles Donation Report (save postage by filling out this online report)highly recomended!These reporting procedures are important because they help us keep our records accurate and allows us to monitor how well the project is doing. It is important that you follow through with this so that we can continue to help the animals. All donations receive a tax-deductible receipt which we send out in either postcard or email form. If you require any other type of receipt please let us know and include a SASE. Can't Crochet, Knit, Sew? We could really use your help by writing a check. Monetary donations are always welcome in any amount to support our programs for the animals. SheltersIf you are an animal shelter or rescue organization in need of Snuggles, please register or update your listing to become a participating shelter. A Snuggle By Any Other Name... We understand that some like to go their own way. They find out about The Snuggles Project and then have a need to make it their own. They name their Snuggles creations something different, e.g., blankies, animal cuddlies, snugglies, critter blankets, etc. They tell people that they make "blankies" for shelter animals and get write-ups in their local newspapers or on their local television news channel. And never mention where they got the idea. But while we understand that some people have the need to do this at a personal level, we would also like you to understand that it devalues the project and the work that we have put into it. The original idea for The Snuggles Project was created by Rae French, the president of Hugs for Homeless Animals. She officially created The Snuggles Project in 1996 but she had been making Snuggles for animals since 1960. At about the same time that she was learning how to knit, her cat died and left 5 newborn kittens. She tried desperately to save them, feeding them and especially keeping them warm. Unfortunately, the kittens didn't make it. But the Snuggles did and she continued to make them over the years for her own as well as friend's pets. It was destiny. So while you are whistling the tune to "My Way" while you are knitting, crocheting or sewing your Snuggles, please respect the originality and the future of the project and give credit where credit is due. Thank you and keep Snuggling! Promoting the Project... Get the Project Sheet to use as handouts. Snuggles Project Promotion Procedures and Guidelines The Snuggles Project is an exclusive and special project of Hugs for Homeless Animals, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to homeless and displaced animals. All rights, ownership and privileges pertaining to the Snuggles Project belong solely to Hugs for Homeless Animals. All public promotions in any form (e.g., televised, broadcast, print) must be pre-approved by management of Hugs for Homeless Animals. To request permission, contact our Public Relations DirectorThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with the following information: Your name, address, daytime telephone, email Type and date of planned promotion Where and how promotion will be presented Contact person's name and telephone of presentation service provider Please provide sufficient advance notice for us to perform the approval process. You may not televise or print without written permission. Please Read: In addition to written permission, these strict rules apply in all cases.Under no circumstance, may you represent yourself or your company or group as the owner of the Snuggles Project or Hugs for Homeless Animals. You may not ask for monetary donations or sell the Snuggles. Contact information for Hugs for Homeless Animals must be prominently displayed as follows: For more information about the Snuggles Project, contact Hugs for Homeless Animals (www.h4ha.org) Copyright 1996-2008 Hugs for Homeless Animals. All rights reserved.

LittleGirl, Princess : TheStoryOnCharcoalsOnGoingIllness : Petster.com

2008-03-31 09:34:00

For the past 2 or 3 yrs my youngest cat Charcoal has had an ongoing illness that appears to be chronic. First the vet told us she might have Toxoplasmosis possibly from a contaminated rodent or raw meat. That made sense to us because our old house was in the projects and there were alot of mice there. Then in 2005 we were told that she has Bartonella and we begain treating her with antibotics and pain medication. Also at this time we finally were able to move out of the old place and buy a new house. She has the infection mostly in her mouth so there are times when it is very hard for her to eat. Sometimes it gets to the point that she is in so much pain that she refuses to eat even though you can tell by looking at her that she is really hungry but it just hurts her too much. She cant eat the dry cat food that much so she mostly has to eat moist cat food all the time which doesnt really help her teeth because she is getting a tartar buildup and could possibly in the future need a dental cleaning. Which we will cross that bridge when we get there. When she relapses, we have to feed her baby food because that is the only thing we can get her to eat when she refuses her cat food. And just recently the vet told us that he is not even sure now that he gave us the correct diagnosis for her regarding if she has the Bartonella or not. He is considering she may just have a bad tooth because last time she had a check-up she had alot of inflammation in her mouth, mostly her gums. So now we dont know what to think as far as what her diagnosis actually is. But the vet decided to give her a shot of cortisone that day for her mouth. And since the shot she was eating healthy and slowly started eating the dry food only if you offered it to her. She had returned to her normal behavior instead of acting depressed and withdrawn from everybody. But now she is starting to have problems AGAIN! She has not completely stopped eating yet but she is not eating her normal amount and that is usually a sign that her symptoms are going to be showing themselves shortly. There has been a day or two this week where she has not eaten very much at all except for a few bites here and there. So we got the baby food ready and we are watching her. One thing that bothers me is she just recently caught a mouse that got inside our basement and Im worried about that possibly contributing to her illness since the vet had mentioned that before when this all started. I just hope that does not push her into becoming more sick than what she already is. She is a small cat naturally and she can not lose any weight and when she relapses she does get skinny fast so that is another thing that scares me because she seems to be a little weaker compared to our other two cats. Im just so tired of going back and forth with all this. I just want to know what her diagnosis is so we can be sure we are treating her correctly. But it seems this is something that is not going to go away anytime soon, if at all. Its possible she may have this for years to come or for the rest of her life. Please keep me and Charcoal in your thoughts and prayers...it would be greatly appreciated! So about a month and a half ago we had to take Miss Charcoal back to the vet again. We saw a different doctor this time. She thinks that what Charcoal has is a unspecified chronic inflammatory oral disease in her mouth that right now there is no cure for. The only thing we can do is to keep her comfortable by treating it with antibotics, pain medication when needed, and occasionally steroids. So at this point they are not completely ruling out the Bartonella diagnosis from the way I interupted things, because it sounds like they are not sure themselves. Alot of the common oral diseases cats get inside their mouths display many similiar symptoms that mock each other making it hard to diagnosis what the problem is...if only cats could speak english!

LittleGirl, Princess : CharcoalThePrincessCat : Petster.com

2008-03-31 09:31:00

Meow! Im Charcoal, a 6 yr old female Snow Shoe Cat. Mommy & Daddy adopted me in 2002 from Animal Friends Inc. Razzy is my big sister, and Buddy is my big brother. I love them both very much, but they are bigger cats than me and sometimes they intimidate me! I was the last kitty cat to come into the house and had to get used to sharing everything with the QueenCat and KingCat. Im the smallest cat so I became PrincessCat not only because of my size but also because I demand respect! Im part Siamese after all lol :) I take my royalty very seriously. Something that most people don't know about me that would suprise them is that Im actually a very brave cat despite how small I am. And I make a very good little ballerina cat because I can leap up pretty high after the cat dancer toys...Are you thinking about giving a kitten or cat a new forever home? Then please support your local animal shelter and adopt a homeless pet that deserves a good home. Read why *Open-Door* shelters are so important...! TheOpenDoorCampaign http://www.opendoorshelters.org/ PetsAcrossAmerica:TheLargestPetAdoptionShelteringNetWork

BigGuy, Lips : BuddyTheKingCat : Petster.com

2008-03-31 09:22:00

Meow! Im Buddy, a 7 yr old male Red Tabby Cat. Im RazzBerry's big brother, and also Charcoal's big brother too. Mommy & Daddy adopted me from Animal Friends Inc. in 2001. Razzy was here first, then I came second. She is QueenCat of the house, and Im KingCat of the house. The two of us pretty much rule the house. Then Charcoal came along. At first there was some hissing when she got here, but things have calmed down since then. Razzy & Charcoal don't always get along with each other because they are females, and Razzy is the more dominant cat. They have their moments at times, but they have learned to love each other. Me and Razzy get along just fine since it was just the two of us for so long. Charcoal and me have become good friends though. Charcoal is a little spoiled sometimes...quiet don't tell her I told you that! Charcoal is the PrincessCat because she came third into our house, but she also acts like she is royalty just like we do so she fits in quite well into our daily cat antics. AnimalFriendsInc. http://www.animal-friends.org/

Razzy, Razz, Queenie, QueenBee : RazzBerryTheQueenCat : Petster.com

2008-03-31 09:21:00

Meow! Im RazzBerry, a 7 yr old female Tuxedo Cat. My Mommy & Daddy adopted me from Animal Friends Inc. in 2001. Did you know that they are Pittsburgh's only No-Kill Animal Shelter? I also have a big brother Buddy, who is the same age as me, and a little sister Charcoal, who is 1 yr younger than me and Buddy. You will get to meet them later. P.S. my Mommy is looking for other cat-lovers to network with online or be penpals via email, if interested please send us a message...!

H, Triple H, Hunter Baby : Hunter needs the power of the paw : Petster.com

2008-03-30 03:16:00

Dear All, I just brought Hunter to the vet last night since he had been acting so lethargic yesterday, had no appetite and his eyes were all puffy. Blood work showed elevated levels of his SPGT and the vet suspects garbage/pesticide poisoning. Hunter has since been confined and badly needs your power of the paw. We are all so worried and frantic but we hope that, with all of our prayers, Hunter will be ok. Thank you all in advance. Love, Jen and Hunter

Mr. Kitty Cat, NoodleMan : DISCO KITTIES! : Petster.com

2008-03-26 20:42:00

Me and Mouse tearing it up on the dance floor!

Mr. Kitty Cat, NoodleMan : I'm in a MUSIC VIDEO!!! : Petster.com

2008-03-26 18:55:00

See me and Mouse and James in a MUSIC VIDEO!

Pitty Pie : Blue-zilla : Petster.com

2008-03-21 11:23:00

Ok, so blu boy is like obsessed with me and he jumps on my cage and annoys me and my sister skittles (she'ill get an accont soon) AND IT SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mr. Kitty Cat, NoodleMan : VOTE 4 ME! : Petster.com

2008-03-16 19:51:00

Forget Hillary, McCain and Obama! VOTE FOR NOODLES! PETSTER PET OF THE WEEK! =^..^= MEOW

Baby Girl : HEY! : Petster.com

2008-03-15 16:32:00

Hello Petster critters! My little brother and BKF (best kitty friend) Noodles finally meowed me into joining. I like making buddies so gimme some pats and let's be friends!

B-Dog : HI : Petster.com

2008-03-12 21:34:00

Brando was rescued at the Animal Control Center in Chicago as a stray at 8 months old (we think). He came to us almost potty trained but quite sick. After being nursed back to health he is the best thing next to the real Marlon Brando!

Casey, Baby Girl, 'Ga : Casey's email : Petster.com

2008-03-11 06:35:00

Dear Daddy: First of all i like to say that mommy & I, missed you terribly. The last time i saw you, you were boxed flat on the rectangular tv and your voice is coming from two little gray cubes beside. The house is so quiet for like 2 months now. Mommy doesn't cook a lot lately so i don't get to eat little side orders, but still, I'm getting bigger & heavier...awwww! I am more behaved ever since I'm sleeping in your bedroom w/ mom (since you're not around & just to make her company). I no longer pee & poo on d carpet (ugggh... ok ok sometimes! i messed up today). I now bark with noises & strangers outside d house to warn everyone, "Hey! Don't bother sneaking in, I like to chew a lot!!!" I go up & down the stairs 218,145,390times a day w/o giving mommy & Janet headaches. My first period (like I know the meaning of the word) has arrived, so consider me now adolescent. You're little baby can now have a baby, that's what everyone says! I just don't think mommy will approve of that! But hey daddy, looks like you're enjoying your stay there. Aside from your nose bleeds, i know you will do just fine. You promised to bring me snow (i don't know how you will do it) but i'm holding on to that! Btw, have you seen Dr. House? or kissed Dr. Chase for me??? And please daddy, try to look for Matt Dallas & ask him to be my beau...pleeeease? You should've named me Amanda in the first place (*jealous*) (P.S.) Don't forget to bring me dresses (my size is XL), heavy-duty harnesses (XL also), Groomax Spa Dog Freshening Sprays (Vanilla breeze & Baby Fresh scents, the ones that we saw on Petsmart online) and tons and tons of toys (special mention is the Nylabone Bar-b-Chew Corn cob Bacon Flavor - Large or XL will do) when you come back! We'll wait for you in June! So there..... Barks & Kisses: Casey

wanna : me : Petster.com

2008-03-11 01:30:00

i am a little rabbit that is black and white.

Chase, Baby Boy, Chasel Wasel : Spring Cleaning : Petster.com

2008-03-09 15:12:00

Today was a really cool day! Mom and Grandma started cleaning the house spring cleaning that is. All of a sudden Mom grabbed my doggie backpack and looked at me. YEAH!!! IM GOING ON A WALK!!!!!, was what I thought. I was a little off. She strapped the backpack on me, after she took out the bottles of water, and loaded me up with cleaning supplies. While Mom would wipe down the walls I would go and deliver the dirty rages to Grandma. Shed wash them out and send me back to Mom. And then back again. I was allover the house just helping Mom and Grandma clean! What a good day!!!!! ~Chasel

: rest in peace : Petster.com

2008-03-02 04:46:00

well folks. its been a rough few months. sweetie died in december. my grandma died in january and so far ive been sick for all of february. my other dog pennie has a urinary tract infection that the vet said if this was a few years ago that they would have had to put her down, so weve been giving her lots of medications and taking time with that. lots of stress this year so far. i just cant wait untill summer. but when summer does comes, my boyfriend does the full time band thing and is on tour, so im not looking forward to that. oi!!

Solo : Cat Blog! : Petster.com

2008-03-02 03:02:00

Hello everyone!! Check out Solo and Pico's new blog!!! www.picosolo.blogspot.com

: heros's blog : Petster.com

2008-02-23 07:43:00

stinky girl, MAMA : R.I.P. : Petster.com

2008-02-17 10:32:00

Oreo was the most loving cat I have ever owned. When I cried she would lick my arm, and try to comfort me. She'd growl and hiss at anyone who came near me, I had my own personal guard cat. Oreo was the Runt of a three kitten litter. She was born very weak and almost didn't survive. Oreo hated to be apart from her big sister, Charlotte, they'd cuddle and Oreo would groom her for hours. She lived a pretty fulfilling live, for being only 12. She gave birth to two litters of kittens by the age of 3. the first litter had four and the second had five. The fifth kitten from her second litter died within the first two days of birth. Despite Oreos efforts there was nothing she could do to save him. During October of 2007 Oreo was diagnosed with Ostersarcoma, which is a type of malignant bone cancer. The only sucessful treatment method for cats in amputation. Unfortunately the cancer began in Oreo's jaw(which is very rare) and spread throughout her gums and teeth. If amputation was considered, her jaw would have been removed, Oreo would have had to be fed through feeding tubes. I wasn't about to put her through that. The cancer was growing so rapidly, that a few weeks before she was diagnosed, i had no idea anything was wrong. It was hard enough seeing her in as much pain as she was in, It's horrible to even think about what she was going through. So, I did what any responsible person does. It was one of the hardest things i've ever done. About a month after she was diagnosed I made the decision to euthanize my Oreo. October 5, 1995 - November 2007 You will be missed my Oreo

H, Triple H, Hunter Baby : I am ONE YEAR OLD now!!! : Petster.com

2008-02-15 08:49:00

Whew, what a day! First of all, I am glad that mom made it home safe and sound the day before my birthday. I almost knocked her off her feet when she arrived because I was jumping up and down vigorously -- I really missed her so. I know I griped about her long absence but boy did she make up for it big time. I got prettified at the groomers so that I would smell good on my birthday then I got a whole big box of Milkbone biscuits and a new kong and rope toy. Then, we had carrot cake and some pancit for dinner -- I love birthday pancit!!! Mom says that now that I am one year old, I should behave less like a puppy and more like an adult. I say, hah, fat chance of that happening because acting like a big goofball puppy is more fun...

H, Triple H, Hunter Baby : Missing Mom... : Petster.com

2008-02-12 11:16:00

Boy, mom sure has lousy timing. Of all the times she had to take a long business trip, she just had to do it days before my birthday. Since the time I arrived, the longest trip mom has taken was about 2-3 days. This time, mom has been gone for about 8 days and will only be back a couple of days from now. I suppose I should be glad that she will be home in time for my big birthday (I WILL BE TURNING ONE!!! YAY!!!). But really, did she have to be gone for that long??? What could be more important than me and attending to my every whim??? My only company is our live-in maid -- she is nice and all but she does not always have time to play with me so I am really BORED! I really do miss mom but she better have something nice planned for my birthday to make up for leaving me for so long. What's worse is that she went to this place where it's so cool (it's up in the mountains) that I wouldn't even break a sweat walking outside. Its so unfair...but she said her client wouldn't approve bringing me along. *Sigh*

Darba-Darb : Today... : Petster.com

2008-02-10 21:12:00

It's cold and windy today. I really didn't want to go outside...but mommy made me...it was still cold and windy. I'm sad. Mommy went away last week...for the whole week...I didn't think she would EVER come back...but she surprised me yesterday morning when she walked in the door! I was so excited and happy. But, today she told me that she's going away again next week...something called work. I don't want her to go. I miss her so bad! I am all mopy today. All I want to do is cuddle with my mommy and make her stay. When she goes, so does Vinny, my brother. I miss him too. I stay at home with mommy's friend Nina and my friends Georgia, Tart, Missy, and Binx. But, I still miss my mommy. *sigh*

Perfectchu : How do you get through to petster : Petster.com

2008-02-10 00:08:00

I have been a member for over a week. I can't vote or do other things because I have a alert on my page about clicking on this verification email. Well I have clicked on it so many times, It says verification sent but I never get it. I even change the email address and it still won't send it to me. I have emailed petster 3 different times with no results. I am about to quit this pet sight because I am finding it very frustrating. Could someone help me out so we don't have to quit?

Mr. Kitty Cat, NoodleMan : Questions about Petster Clubs & Pats : Petster.com

2008-02-07 01:07:00

Can anyone tell me what's up with the Petster Clubs? I've tried to join a few, but never hear back or become a member of any yet. Also, does anyone know how you can see who gives your pet pats? That would be cool if we could see. Thanks Noodles & James

LILLY : PUPPY LOVES!!!! : Petster.com

2008-02-06 23:56:00

I LOVE PUPPYS A LOT!!!!!!!!

LILLY : GIRLS : Petster.com

2008-06-10 18:58:00

CUT PUPPYS LOVES

Sam : Happy day... : Petster.com

2008-02-05 23:43:00

Sam worked really well today. I took the day off of school to run a bunch of errands, and then went out to the barn. We didn't do a whole lot of hard work, just a lot of transitions and bending around cones, but something clicked, I guess, and he was working really well. I also felt like I was being a fairly effective rider, for once, instead of just bumbling along. Don't know exactly why, but things just seemed to work very smoothly. We did a lot of work on standing still... he's so much better about halting now, but likes to go again too quickly. By the end we were having nice long standing sessions as I hung out on his neck and relaxed. Then we did a Valentine's Day photo shoot. I tried to coax him to look at the camera, but he steadfastly turned his head away and gazed off into the distance, with the obvious unspoken message, "I am a noble creature bred to give you wings, not to have candy heart necklaces draped over my ears and sproingy-headbands placed upon my poll."

Sam : Back is killing me... : Petster.com

2008-02-04 02:10:00

Had a hardcore horsey day yesterday. Started off with a lesson at the lesson barn. I rode Nigel, a nice gigantic TB (everything is gigantic after Sam) with the biggest trot in the world. Hoooooollllly crap was his trot big. I literally couldn't sit to it, it bounced me right up into a post every time. As my trainer put it, he has 3 inches of suspension on a bad day. Lots of fun to post to though. The real workout was at the canter. Trainer wanted me to ride him because he's harder for canter transitions than Doodles, my fave lesson horse, who canters when you vaguely, in the back of your mind, entertain the thought that perhaps you'd like to canter. Nigel required a heckuva lot of leg and seat. The problem was that we'd try from the walk, and he'd pick up a big extended trot--and all of a sudden I'm in two-point clinging to his mane, which doesn't exactly help him lift up and off... trainer is calling to me to use my seat, and I'm merely trying to get my seat back down within five inches of the saddle... frustrating thing is that I knew exactly what to do, but couldn't get my body to do it. ): We eventually got a couple of decent departs, and I did fairly well once we got going, so at least there's that. On the way to Sam's barn, I passed the world's biggest wild turkeys. They were very pretty, silhouetted against the snow--there was a bad ice and snow storm on Friday, and the trees looked like lace. Turkeys were just hanging out by the tree line, looking big and preoccupied. Rode Sam for a while in the indoor... worked a lot on transitions, since he's decided that once he stops, it's okay to start again right away--it's more of a pause than a stop. Not gonna fly in the command class next weekend. (: He had a nice steady stop by the end, but maybe that's 'cos I was working his butt off and he was glad for a break! No cantering because there was a spooky filly in the round pen cooling down from a training session and I didn't want to set her off. Lots of snow sliding off the roof, but Sam just does a little "Whatwasthat?!" start and then moves on with his life. Tried to get out and ride today, but got a flat tire on the way... guess I have to wait for Tuesday or so. Kind of okay with that, though, because man does my lower back hurt today! Guess that means I was using my abs more, so I'm telling myself it's a good thing... right...?

His Royal Orangeness, Turkey Baby : The end : Petster.com

2008-02-02 21:36:00

Alex passed peacefully to the Rainbow Bridge at approximately 10:45 AM pacific time on Saturday February 2, 2008. Now he is free of pain and sickness. He will be greatly missed by his mom and sister Cleo.

Pig : HeeHee I love Christmas. : Petster.com

2008-02-02 01:10:00

I love Christmas. There is snow and big ham dinners. i've always loved it when my owners bro freaks out because my owner always gets him rattlesnake eggs. When Christmas is over, I like chilling out untill my Birthday, January 1!!

Pig : Little 2 year olds : Petster.com

2008-02-01 09:50:00

When little kids come over I hear in my head >> Ahh!! Run!! << so ya i try to stay away from little toddlers because they poke at my precious ice blue eyes. my pack ( family ) always keeps me in the pantry by the back door so i can just relax and not get poked at by little kids like my owners nephew, Brody.

Pupzilla : WOW!!! Nice..... : Petster.com

2008-02-01 08:39:00

He is such a little guy.. and he reminds me of Alvin ( from Alvin & The Chipmunks )

His Royal Orangeness, Turkey Baby : Saying good-bye : Petster.com

2008-01-29 23:49:00

We just learned today that I have terminal cancer. Mom and Cleo and I are preparing to say goodbye. I don't think any of us will be coming back here after that. I just wanted to say goodbye to my friends...

Sam : Weekend update... : Petster.com

2008-01-28 00:32:00

Today I went out just to reassure Sam that every time I come for him 'tis not to make him work his butt off like yesterday. So I put him in the round pen, had a long grooming/petting session, and did a little groundwork without a lead and halter... leading, stopping, backing up. He was very sweet and responsive. Looks like the little teensy practice schooling show is on for sure... our wonderful barn owners have also offered to trailer Sam, because he's "part of their family." It's nice to have people fighting over who gets to trailer your horse for you! So Sam gets upgraded to the fancy-schmantzy slant load with the tack room and dressing room. I'm fairly sure he will only be impressed by the size and contents of the hay net, not the amenities provided.

H, Triple H, Hunter Baby : Tiendesitas : Petster.com

2008-01-27 13:23:00

Mom and I spent another lovely day strolling around the Tiendesitas complex. Like always, I visited the groomers and had my nails clipped and my ears cleaned. Afterward, they had lunch at Casita and I waited patiently for them to finish -- I didn't even beg! We strolled around the complex and, as usual, I stopped by my favorite swing (thank goodness it was empty) and climbed up all by myself. Mom thinks it's so cute the way I always stop at that swing and climb aboard. My pal Rachel even joined me for one picture -- she had to squeeze herself into the swing though because my big ol' butt was taking up all the available space. Hahaha

Sam : Sam's first (intentional) canter! : Petster.com

2008-01-26 23:19:00

Even though I have been sadly remiss in practicing my no-stirrups and sitting trot, I was apparently adequate enough at it today for my trainer to have me ask Sam for a canter transition for the first time. He did awesome. We did it from a sitting trot, and obviously the first time or two he just went into a fast trot, but around the third attempt, he figured it out and we got a canter. (Okay, it was technically more of a "Freedom!!!" gallop, but we'll count that as a canter at this point.) After a few more flubbed attempts, he had it down pat and picked it up every time, especially when we switched directions. As fast as it was, it was still quite comfortable, and he was easy to slow down again afterward, which is what I'm mainly concerned with. d; He even picked up the correct lead almost every time. I was so proud of him. I'd been thinking I'd ask my trainer or the barn owner to canter him for the first time, because cantering scares me--all my falls have involved a canter, so I tend to be pretty tense. But after the second or third time when I realized he wasn't going to buck or do anything crazy, I relaxed, and it was a blast. I'm happy I got to be the one to do that with him. My trainer also told me about a little schooling show for students at the barn where I take lessons at. She told me I can bring Sam if I'd like--it's in February. Our friends down the road already offered to trailer Sam, so maybe I'll give it a shot--she told me it's basically a practice show for anyone interested in showing this summer, and will be structured as a regular horse show but more informal and closed to the public for entries, so it seems like a good practice run, if there's a walk-trot class I can enter. (Unless there's a walk-trot-mad-gallop-for-one-length-of-the-arena class, since I don't know if we'll have another lesson together before then.) I will probably then be showing against five-year-olds, who will beat me, and it will be a nicely humbling experience. d;

Baby : DEATH : Petster.com

2008-01-25 01:54:00

Died of lung fugas. I try to save him because the bad living conditions he came from. He was a loveable he would sit on shoulder & play with our hair and kiss us.

Cleo : Update from Tony on the Contest : Petster.com

2008-01-25 20:30:00

Greetings! This is a chance for you to do something truly great for companion birds everywhere. I'm sorry if it's long... I lost my Buru red lorikeet to Proventricular Dilation Disease (PDD) last July and have been looking for something to do about it since then. Which brings me to write to you. Warning: I write to ask for money toward avian research. But I'm not asking for much--only $10 from anyone who can give. And there's nothing in this for me but the satisfaction of promoting a very, very worthy cause... Unfortunately, research into parrot diseases is not at the top of any government funding list. Although scientists can almost build a chicken from scratch based on research funded by the poultry industry, we know surprisingly little about parrots. The Avian Health Network is a 100% non-profit organization of volunteers that raises money to fund research into diseases that affect wild and companion parrots. Right now you have an opportunity to help them out by giving very little. I've signed on with the "Parade Magazine Giving Challenge" to try to raise as many individual $10 donations through this link as I can. If we're one of the "Top 4" fund-raisers--meaning we hit the top four individual donation badges by January 31st--we get an extra $50,000 prize toward research into avian diseases from the kind people at Parade Magazine. PLEASE, if you have $10 to spare, click the donation badge link below and make a donation to this fund. OR if you have $20 to spare, please donate $10 in your name and then donate $10 in someone else's (your wife/husband/kid/neighbor/etc) since EACH INDIVIDUAL donation counts toward the prize. It's not how much you give, it's HOW MANY people give $10 or more! Multiple donations from one individual only count once. Here is the donation badge link: http://www.networkforgood.org/pca/Badge.aspx?BadgeId=109383 It will take credit cards, paypal, or goodcards. I've posted this link on my myspace page; you can post this link on yours by using the link's "share" link. And if it's not too much trouble, please copy this to anyone you know who is interested in avian welfare. At the end of this note, I've included an "easy to cut and paste" version at the end of this note for anyone who wishes to forward it to other concerned individuals. Thank you, Tony Brusate Lexington Kentucky spackl@insightbb.com PS -- You can learn more about the Avian Health Network charity at http://www.stoppdd.org/ You can learn more about PDD at http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-diet-and-health/bird-diseases/bird-diseases-pdd.aspx You can learn more about this contest at http://www.parade.com/givingchallenge You can learn more about me at http://profile.myspace.com/tonybrusate where you can find pictures of me and Maui, the lorikeet that PDD took from us at only 11 years old. PPS -- As of right now, the contest "leader" has 640 donations, but fourth place is only 214. To finish in the top 4 and get the free extra $50,000 toward this charity, we'll need about 300 bird lovers giving $10 each. This is an attainable goal! Right now you have a chance to make a huge difference in the health of companion birds everywhere. PPPS -- For the sceptical: the company that puts up these badges makes 47 cents off every $10 donation. You have a choice of tacking that onto your $10 so the charity really does get $10 or you can deduct it and give the charity $9.53. But if we get about 300 $10 donations, we're in the running for the $50,000 they're giving away to promote themselves at a cost of only $150 out of our donations. Even if we don't win the $50k, the next 50 runner-ups get $1,000. Normally I would ask you to give directly to the charity, but in this case, dontae $10 through the donation link, then donate $10 as your wife, then donate $10 as your kid, etc. There's $50K at stake. do this for your FIDS and the health of FIDS everywhere. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ["easy to cut and paste" section to forward if so inclined] Please forward this donation badge link to all bird-lovers you know. http://www.networkforgood.org/pca/Badge.aspx?BadgeId=109383 Please consider donating $10 through the above link to the Avian Health Network, a 100% non-profit organization that supports research into parrot (and other bird) diseases like PBFD and PDD. Research into diseases that affect pet birds is very poorly funded. This is a chance for your $10 to really make a BIG difference. If enough individual people donate $10 each by January 31st, it will mean an extra $50,000 toward this charity. The link will accept a credit card, paypal, or goodcards. And you can put this link on your web page if you're so inclined by using its "share" link. If you have $20 to donate, please donate $10 in your name and $10 in someone else's name since the bonus $50k prize goes to the link that generates the most individual $10 donations, not the link that generates the most money. It's not how much you give (so long as it's $10+), it's how many people give! Thank you. Please pass this on. Contest ends January 31st so please act now! Please address problems with this link to Tony at spackl@insightbb.com.

The Schweet Opie Dog : Opie's First Blog Entry : Petster.com

2008-01-23 22:25:00

Hello Everyone. I had my mom setup this site so that I can keep in touch with all my human friends. I am sad that my school is closing and I will not be able to see you everyday, but mom says I'll be fine. She thinks I will make new friends (both human and canine) quite quickly being that I am very personable - or so I am told. Please check back often and let me know what you are doing. Well, I am off to play with my cats, and eat some kibble, and sleep. Until tomorrow. Lickin's.

Pretty Boy : Lonely........ : Petster.com

2008-01-23 20:42:00

My name is Courageous. I'm almost 6 years old. I live with my owners and my buddy, Jasmine. I had a girlfriend, but she passed away last May at the age of 4 1/2 years old. I miss her so much. So I'm here looking for some friends. Check me out.... Courageous

Coke : Ok i'm new....Whats it all about? : Petster.com

2008-01-22 05:01:00

How does this site work?What do we do?How do we make friends?

Sam : Poor bored pony... : Petster.com

2008-01-22 01:11:00

Stopped at the barn to drop something off and briefly visit with Sam. We were supposed to have a lesson but it was too freakin' cold. Nobody was at the barn and all the horses were inside because of the windchill again. Sam had already mushed up his stall and eaten most of his hay. At least he was nice and warm to the touch. I didn't groom him because if his coat's working fine, I'm not going to bother it. I did take him out to go alleviate the boredom with a walk. We went outside to nibble on the dead grass until I couldn't take the wind anymore, then went inside and investigated the arena--the scary shavings-bag monster in the corner, the barrels, the tarps, etc. Practiced going over tarps, flapping tarps around, and stopping on the wooden platform and then backing off it. He seemed to enjoy the break and it was nice just wandering around with my pony. I think sometime this week I'll go out and set up an obstacle course for him--we've been doing too much boring stuff lately. Then I put him back in his stall and heated up a ton of water to warm up his bucket... he seemed to enjoy it because he drank half a bucket right there... At least he keeps himself well-hydrated. I want to make him a beer mash--something tells me he'll love it. I've got one bottle of Guinness left in the fridge and I think it's got his name on it...

butter cup : I'm moving!! : Petster.com

2008-01-21 20:56:00

Please find me at Bunspace.com - since daddy moved me and Calvin there, we've been very happy! We'll visit here once in a while, but will be permanently residing at Bunspace. Please come visit us once in a while. Reese

Cal : I'm moving!! : Petster.com

2008-01-21 20:54:00

Please find me at Bunspace.com - since daddy moved me and Reese there, we've been very happy! We'll visit here once in a while, but will be permanently residing at Bunspace. Please come visit us once in a while. Calvin

Cleo : Help Stop PDD : Petster.com

2008-01-25 19:16:00

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Sam : Drawing of Sam... : Petster.com

2008-01-21 03:46:00

Felt bored tonight so I did a bit of sketching...

Sam : Stall walkin' blues : Petster.com

2008-01-20 22:13:00

Yesterday I went out to ride, but it was just too darn cold. Sam's pasture was a mess of frozen hoofprints filled with slushy ice--he trudged along after me, stopping periodically to wave his foot over a puddle and look at me mournfully. So I ended up just grooming him and getting the dried mud off. He's apparently not happy about being inside more hours--but he can't be out all night alone, and Daisy and Chloe hog the run-in and won't let him in, so when the windchill drops he has to come inside too. So he's taken to stall-walking and grinding his bedding to mush. I think part of the problem is that he eats all his hay as quickly as possible, and then is left with nothing to do and nothing to keep him warm the rest of the time he's awake. I just ordered a Roma hay net with really small holes that will hopefully slow him down, so we'll see if that helps the problem... if not, I might have to figure out a way to keep him out, because I don't want him getting an ulcer... Man, I can't wait for spring! We're supposed to have a lesson tomorrow but it's supposed to be 20 degrees, and my poor patient trainer Terri would probably not be happy standing in the freezing indoor arena for an hour in that weather... so I think we're going to have to reschedule... It's been almost a month since my last lesson and it's driving me nuts!

: I love Tuesdays! : Petster.com

2008-01-16 04:04:00

... or should I say I love every day! Even though I couldn't go outside since it rained... I had some yummy greens in the morning, then a nap, updated my profile on Bunspace.com, another nap, and then Dad brought home a set of cat cubes for me to hide in. They are fun, even though they are meant for cats :) I had some pellets for dinner and went to bed early.

H, Triple H, Hunter Baby : Kong Wall of Fame : Petster.com

2008-01-15 09:24:00

Yippee! My favorite toy manufacturer, Kong Company, has just posted my picture on its Wall of Fame. I am now famous...hahaha

Sam : Sam's Mom's Blog Begins : Petster.com

2008-01-14 00:05:00

As Sam has difficulty creating his own blog posts, what with hooves and lack of internet access in his stall, I plan to hijack this space myself to keep track of what Sam and I are up to. This is mainly for my own personal record-keeping and reflection, as Sam could care less about anything as completely inedible as a computer. Today we tried riding in the Zaldi we bought as part of the Great Saddle Hunt of '08. This at least doesn't pinch his withers, but it doesn't quite fit right in the cantle, so either we find someone to restuff it or the Great Saddle Hunt continues. First though, we had a trailer loading lesson. The neighbours were over having a lesson in the arena, so they let me use their trailer. The "loading lesson" was approximately one minute long, as Sam evidenced nothing but mild curiosity in the trailer, hopped right on, snorted and looked for food, and then hopped back off again at my behest. Then there was an interminably long time (for him) of standing around on crossties while I tried various saddles on him. I hope the vet sells us the Passier she found on the sidewalk, and that doesn't fit her TB. It fits Sam like a glove. She said I can borrow it to ride in until she finds out if it fits her other horse, and if she's going to sell it. I also tried Sam's new bit out today. It's a double-jointed snaffle, as opposed to the single-jointed he's been using. His brakes haven't been terribly effective lately, and I think he doesn't like the action of the single-jointed bit when both reins are used together. Today he started off with sloppy halts but got much smoother and quicker by the end. Normally he'll stop just off of seat but I think he got into some bad habits with the old pinchy saddle that he has to get out of his system now. He had some crankiness before riding (again, I think related to the old pinchy saddle) but was fine afterward, sweet and cuddly and patient again. He also seemed less stiff than yesterday and more willing to stretch out and extend and flex himself. He had some really nice bending in the corners, though my posting was awful because I've barely ridden him since the saddle started to be outgrown, and then only in his Western, which doesn't lend itself well to working on my hunt seat equitation. Overall a good day, and I love my pony for being so darn patient while I try to find out what makes him happy.

: getting a new sibling :] : Petster.com

2008-01-12 01:35:00

mommys getting a new puppy in febuary! :) we might get this puppy: http://www.petfinder.com/photoView/photoView.cgi?petid=9497553 isnt she gorgeous? if not, then we will figure out something else....we really want a foxhound too....if any of you have suggestions or know someone around her that is selling puppies around us let me know :)

Mr. Kitty Cat, NoodleMan : Noodles on YOUTUBE! : Petster.com

2008-01-07 03:14:00

Hey guys, check me out on YouTube! Noodles on YOUTUBE!

butter cup : My first Blog entry : Petster.com

2008-01-06 23:20:00

Please go here! :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rlRHEIEw3w This is me & Calvin's first ever youTube video. We were kinda getting mad that daddy kept putting this TP tube in our cage enjoy

Cal : My first Blog entry : Petster.com

2008-01-06 23:19:00

please go here! :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rlRHEIEw3w This is my first ever youtube video of me & Reese playing with the TP tube.

CORGI : Pembroke Welsh Corgis : Petster.com

2008-01-02 17:11:00

I would like to meet some Pembroke Welsh Corgis or any puppy! Especially ones that live in the LA area =) It would be nice if we could somehow create some sort of playdate. I think it would be extremely cute and fun! Anyways have a great day everyone!

Niglet : Perineal Urethrostomy : Petster.com

2008-01-02 11:06:00

Salem is in the hospital. He had his 4th urinary blockage. I had to rush him in Monday morning. He was in real bad shape. The vet said I should seriously have the PU surgery done because he keeps getting stones. So, that's what we're doing now. He won't be home for a while. They put a catheter in and unblocked him. So, by Wednesday he should be ready for the surgery. I'm going to visit him on Wednesday before the surgery is done. I'm so scared for him. I wish he didn't have to go through this all the time. After the surgery he'll have nomore life threatening blockages, thank God. He might have some bladder infections, though. Has anyone had any experience with a cat who has had this surgery? I've been reading a lot about it, but if anyone has any advice for me that'll be great. Thanks.

Oreo : : Petster.com

2007-12-31 18:06:00

Oreo : barkin around : Petster.com

2007-12-31 17:55:00

so yeah.. its oreo. today was a rough day for me! My dads gone to mexico and moms feeling ill. My couzins were here to pay with me and i guess i got so excited that i ran into the wall and kocked out! Mom came to my rescue. I'm ok now but these kids dont leave me alone. They think im some sort of play doll. So does mom! She has a new outfit for me to wear. I try to tell her i lokk domb but she dont listen. oh well. Thats all for now.

Honey Brown, Homan, Teddy Bear : Today : Petster.com

2007-12-28 02:31:00

Today I slept for a long time. I also spent a few minutes barking at nothing.

: my heartbreakers : Petster.com

2007-12-28 00:35:00

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H, Triple H, Hunter Baby : Merry Christmas to all! : Petster.com

2007-12-25 05:25:00

Santa has been extremely generous for my very first Christmas! I got loads of new toys (conspicuously indestructible toys, too...wonder why???) including a pup treads tire toy, a Kong goodie bone and a new bouncy blue ball! Not to mention that I got to eat some tasty fried chicken and roast pork for the Noche Buena (that's Christmas eve feast to all you non-Filipino folks) together with my family. Boy, I sure wish that Christmas would last all year long. I stayed up till 3 am this morning playing with all my new toys. I am in dog heaven right now... Merry Christmas everyone!!!