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It’s more fun in the sun

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

Cute and adorable elephant likes to play and roll in the sand like a kid.

 

Emergency Kit For Your Pet: What would you add to the list?

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

Recent natural disasters happening around the world highlight the need to have emergency procedures in place for our own families.

Disaster emergencies can require being prepared to evacuate our homes from a short absence to a permanent relocation.

It’s disorienting enough for people to have to evacuate, however when pets have to leave, it is very disrupting.

Today, I came across an ASPCA article which lists helpful pet preparedness information. Below are some ideas from the ASPCA for an emergency kit to keep on hand for your pet. Remember, food and medications need to be rotated out of your emergency kit every two months—otherwise they may spoil or become useless.

  • A traveling bag, crate or sturdy carrier, ideally one for each pet (Pet Grab-n-Go Crate)
  • Pet first-aid kit and guide book
  • 3-7 days’ worth of canned (pop-top) or dry food
  • Bottled water, at least 7 days’ worth for each person and pet
  • Disposable litter trays (aluminum roasting pans are perfect)
  • Litter or paper toweling
  • Liquid dish soap and disinfectant
  • Disposable garbage bags for clean-up
  • Pet feeding dishes
  • Extra harness and leash (harnesses are recommended for safety and security)
  • Photocopies of medical records and a waterproof container with a two-week supply of any medicine your pet requires
  • Flashlight
  • Blanket (for scooping up a fearful pet)
  • Recent photos of your pets (in case you are separated and need to make “Lost” posters)
  • Your pet’s favorite toy

 

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Daily Paws Picture of the Day: Sleepy Monday!

Monday, April 16th, 2012

Daily Paws Picture of the Day: Caturday!

Saturday, April 14th, 2012

The 25 Most Awkward Cat Sleeping Positions — Part 5

Friday, April 13th, 2012

Do not try any of them unless you have skilled expertise with (a) sleeping and (b) being some kind of a cat. LOL!

 

21. The Bag of Limbs (Box Edition): Have a friend or loved one take you apart and put you back together haphazardly inside a box.

 

22. The Bag of Limbs (Couch Edition): Same as above, except (obviously) without the box.

 

23. The Dog Bed: Not a bed for dogs, but a bed that is made of dogs. I.e., the most comfortable bed you will ever sleep on that also smells kind of funky.

 

24. The Office Worker: Fall asleep on the job. LOL.

 

25. The Married Couple: Don’t be afraid to snore.

Does your cat sleep in awkward positions?  Snap a photo and send it to us.

The 25 Most Awkward Cat Sleeping Positions — Part 4

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Do not try any of them unless you have skilled expertise with (a) sleeping and (b) being some kind of a cat. LOL!

 

16. The Clothes Dryer: Imagine that you are a wet T-shirt, fresh from the washing machine. Drape yourself accordingly.

17. The Pot Luck: Think of yourself as a last-minute fruit salad that everyone will be very polite about but probably not enjoy all that much.

18. The Head-Rush: Head to the ground, paws in the air – let gravity do the rest.

19. The Odd One Out: For this one you will need first to find two willing conformists.

20. The Mid-Sentence: Only recommended for individuals with extreme forms of narcolepsy.

Does your cat sleep in awkward positions?  Snap a photo and send it to us.

The 25 Most Awkward Cat Sleeping Positions — Part 3

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Do not try any of them unless you have skilled expertise with (a) sleeping and (b) being some kind of a cat. LOL!

 

11. The Drunken Radiator: Just because you are obviously some kind of gin-addled hobo doesn’t mean you can’t be nice and warm.

12. The Sleeping Dog: Find a dog. Imitate the dog.

13. The Librarian: Bury your furry little head in your paws and try to look as contemplative and bookish as possible before drifting off.

14. The Ruler: Measure the floor with every inch of your tiny body.

15. The Windowsill: The whole world is your hammock.

Does your cat sleep in awkward positions?  Snap a photo and send it to us.

Daily Paws Picture of the Day: Sup Bro!

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

The 25 Most Awkward Cat Sleeping Positions — Part 2

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

Do not try any of them unless you have skilled expertise with (a) sleeping and (b) being some kind of a cat. LOL!

 

6. The Half-Box: Any old box will do, but two of your feet – preferably on opposite sides of your body – must remain outside the container at all times.

7. The Backstroker: Do not even attempt unless you have tiny, tiny, precious little legs.

8. The Sleeping Baby: Find a baby. Imitate the baby.

9. The Fur Pile: For this, you will need at least three friends who are not averse to your sleeping on them.

10. The Full-Box: Just get your whole body in there no matter what it takes. Be the box.

Does your cat sleep in awkward positions?  Snap a photo and send it to us.

Daily Paws Picture of the Day: Mother’s Love

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

There is nothing like a mother’s love