We enjoyed vacationing with our dogs in Ocean City, even though our hotel stay wasn't the best experience. When you take your two dogs with you on vacation, very few hotels will book you... and then what you get is what you'd expect for a dog: a smoked up room (why do they insist that dog owners have to stay in the smoking rooms?), and big stains on the rug (not from our dogs!), mold on the ceiling... in the air conditioner, in the bathroom fan. Gee wiz, over the phone, I was told our rooms were 'newly remodeled.'
Even so, we had a terrific time. We even treated our dogs to a doggy day care stay... we thought it would delight and pamper our two dogs. We packed treats, dog food, and our dogs and dropped them off for a six hour stay at a special 'deluxe' dog hotel. Both dogs stayed in a 'VIP' suite, which included carpet, a television (hmmm... did the dogs watch TV or were the dogs monitored on TV, I never found out), and a small stall, with three-foot high walls, which included a little run to an outside area. We were assured the dogs would receive plenty of TLC. okay... for starters, a staff member tried to pull each dog's mouth open so he could examine their teeth. I asked him to stop... He explained that he wanted to see if he could determine how old they were... hmmm... our submitted papers had their ages listed...
We humans are stupid. Both dogs were just frantic when we picked them up. Both were dehydrated, and panting, with dry tongues... and drank 16 ounces of water each, right before I put them in the car. Neither one had eaten any treats, not even the greenies they loved. Neither one had eaten all day ... too scared to eat. I don't know if either one was walked or why they hadn't drank any water or even if they had water. I had asked for water, when I saw their water bowl was empty, before I left them in 'day care.' Both dogs were restless that night and stayed close to us...
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another reason to like Jeffrey Zeldman... (Zeldman, maker of icons and great web design, adopts a dog). October is Adopt-a-dog month...
Iraqis protest use of sniffer dogs [New Zealand Herald] In Islamic culture, dogs are considered unclean...
eating slugs from the garden, not recommended for you or your dog... Yech! [Bizarre Tech News] check out Bizarre Tech News for more scary headlines... Eating snails can kill, Australian medics say...
Resource Discovery Network's Resource Finder serves up interesting dog sites [now where's that source... ]
The Chow Chow [Dog and Kennel Magazine] This breed description of the chow is pretty good, except for the warning about strangers: "Although most chows look at strangers with indifference, woe betide a would-be intruder. The most lethargic chow can suddenly become a tornado of protectiveness when his territory is threatened...." A neighbor walked into our unlocked house (oops) and all our chow did was walk up, sit down and ask for a nice petting... he was quiet about it too.
The Archive, a repository of digitized fine art images, serves up unusual dog portraits... [John Robb's Mindplex]
Halloween humor: check out the Jer Zone's headless dog [Jer Zone by Jerry Halstead]
Doggone funny headline: Bloodshot Bill's Beer And Bloating In Las Vegas Montreal Canadian rock group heads to Las Vegas and finds McDonald's: WOW! The McDonald's there looked so classy," says Bloodshot Bill... [ChartAttack.com]
Finally... an SUV for pets That's what we need: A petmobile "The PetMobile is simply a better idea and even dogs think the invention is the cat's meow!" [PrimeZone press release for Petman Products]
Dog chew bones make frightful napkin rings... perfect for your scary Halloween party. [Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX]
Dogs, cats and Halloween: safety tips from the Humane Society, US: Have a howling good time on Halloween. The Humane Society released tips to keep your dog and/or cat safe from Halloween tricks:
• Keep pets safely inside, away from trick-or-treaters and other Halloween activities.
• Cats, especially black ones, may be the target of pranksters. Keep cats safely indoors. Go to www.safecats.org for more information.
• Be sure all pets are wearing collars with ID tags, as frequently opened doors provide a perfect opportunity for escape.
• Keep candy out of your pet’s reach. Candy can be harmful to pets and chocolate is toxic to cats, dogs, and ferrets.
• Keep pets away from decorations. Candle flames can quickly singe, burn or set fire to a pet’s fur. Pets can become tangled in hanging decorations like streamers and can choke on some decorations if they chew on them.
• Resist the urge to put your furry friend in costume. Most pets dislike the confinement of costumes and masks, and flowing capes can cause injuries if pets get caught on something.
• Don’t bring the family dog along for trick-or-treating. Dogs may become difficult to handle during the noise and confusion of the festivities. A lost dog or dog bite will quickly end your Halloween fun. [Humane Society]
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