REMEMBER

 

Merry Christmas to all...

 Thank goodness Mama didn't dress me up for Santa's visit. She did try boots last week when there was so much snow. I kept them on for a while during our stroll but they kept falling off (no fault of mine). They are not the easiest things to walk in! She was trying to keep my paws from hurting from the salt they put on the sidewalks and streets to melt the ice. That stuff really hurts my paws!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and all the best in 2021. Mama says everyone deserves a fantastic 2021 because 2020 was the pits. Hopefully you and your loved ones stayed safe. Blessings to canines, kittys, and the entire animal kingdom, even humans.  

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Woof, woof, till later, 

Zoey Elizabeth

I am an expert ...

 I can smell every morsel in the house.  Mama knows she can't fool  me when it comes to food. I may not hear my name being called when it is time to go out but open a food wrapper and I am flying down the stairs to investigate activity in the kitchen. 

Woof, woof till later, 

Zoey Elizabeth

We can coexist

 Happy holidays to all furry creatures. 

Woof, woof till later, 

Zoey

Smile

 

 Mama thought this was funny. 

Maybe I will get a chance to try this if the snow 

prediction for this week  is correct. 

And if someone builds a snowman because 

I can guarantee it won't be Mama or Dad at there in the cold . 

Woof, woof, till later, 

Zoey

Picture reposted from Facebook

It wasn't us!

Where is the cat? Hiding in the tree maybe? Those poor doggies are the victim of a huge setup. See all the paper on the ground? Sure-that's evidence. Or IS it? Where are the presents? I don't see any. Somebody is framing them. Don't stand for it, pups. Take back your rights. Get those tails pointing toward the actual culprit. Who's trying to make you look bad?

Or just maybe they were fighting off intruders who were there to steal all the presents, and they were obviously successful because I don't see a single sign left of the intruders! Good dogs!

Woof, woof till later, 

Zoey Elizabeth

 

Please remember--

 Wishing everyone, human and canine, a very happy and safe Thanksgiving. It will be different this year. Hopefully the virus will be a thing of the past soon.

Woof, woof till later,

Zoey Elizabeth

Think first!

 

Wish...

 This would be WONDERFUL if it would only happen. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am so grateful for my home and family!

Woof, woof till later, 

Zoey Elizabeth

 

Remember this Christmas. 

A dog is not just for Christmas it is a LIFE LONG commitment.

Think first.

Reposted picture from Facebook post: Staffy Lover

Sending thanks to the Dog Soldier

      

 For Veterans’ Day, here are some interesting tidbits about the 4-legged soldier:

Strut The Pup salutes our veterans and wants to ensure we don’t forget the four-legged veterans and the roles they play in the service of our country. To that end, here are some interesting tidbits about the military service dogs.

Dogs have served with soldiers in the military in every major conflict

“Sergeant Stubby” of the 102nd Infantry went from mascot to hero during WWI after being smuggled into battle by Private Conway. Stubby detected enemy gas, barked out warnings when enemy troops were near and located wounded soldiers on the battlefield. By the start of WWII, 20 years later, the U.S military recognized the value of dogs in the service and began using them for recon missions.

Military dog training

Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX has been training dogs since 1958. More than 1,000 dogs are in training at any given time by a staff of 125 from all branches of military service. Belgian Malinois and German Shepherds are predominantly used because they are intense, intelligent, and known for their ability to work hard. Most puppies are bought from Europe for about $3,100 each, and once trained, they are worth much more. A highly trained bomb detection dog is estimated to be worth about $150,000!

Why dogs are so good at finding bombs

The number of smell receptors in a human’s nose ranges from 5 million to 15 million. In a dog, it can range from 125 million to 250 million. Now that’s a good smeller…

Moreover, the olfactory portion of a dog’s brain is four times larger than a human’s. The wet black noses are so sensitive they can detect minute odors. Researchers at Auburn University in Alabama found that dogs can pick up scents as little as 500 parts per trillion.

Not all dogs make it through training

Many try to become Navy Seals but don’t make it. Same is said of Rangers and Delta Force. Why would we expect any less of the elite dog soldier? Only 50% of dogs that enter the training program make it through to become soldier dogs.

Like their human counterparts, dog soldiers also die in combat

If a dog of war is lost in combat, he or she is honored by the entire unit. Bowls are symbolically placed upside down and a poem called ‘Guardians of the Night’ is read in their honor.

Guardians Of The Night – Author: Unknown

Trust in me my friend for I am your comrade. I will protect you with my last breath When all others have left you And the loneliness of the night closes in, I will be at your side.

Together we will conquer all obstacles, And search out those who might wish harm to others. All I ask of you is compassion, The caring touch of your hands. It is for you that I will unselfishly give my life And spend my nights unrested. Although our days together May be marked by the passing of the seasons Know that each day at your side is my reward.

My days are measured by The coming and going of your footsteps. I anticipate them at every opening of the door. You are the voice of caring when I am ill. The voice of authority when I’ve done wrong.

Do not chastise me unduly For I am your right arm, The sword at your side. I attempt to do only what you bid of me. I seek only to please you and remain in your favor.

Together you and I shall experience A bond only others like us will understand When outsiders see us together Their envy will be measured by their disdain.

I will quietly listen to you And pass no judgment, Nor will your spoken words be repeated I will remain ever silent, Ever vigilant, ever loyal. And when our time together is done And you move on in the world Remember me with kind thoughts and tales, For a time we were unbeatable, Nothing passed among us undetected.

If we should meet again on another street I will gladly take up your fight, I am a Police Working Dog and together We are guardians of the night.

Please refer to: https://www.strutthepup.com/veterans-day-dog-soldier/

We salute you fellow canines--you are true heroes!

Zoey Elizabeth

No regrets

  This lucky pup absolutely has no regrets. Wow, I am jealous!!!!!!! No way will Mama ever let me cover myself in mud. Maybe, just maybe, I will put this activity on my Christmas list. You never know if my wish will come true. My Dad always tells Mama, "If you don't ask the answer will always be a no" (or something like that). So I am asking!

Woof, woof till later, 

Zoey Elizabeth

Picture taken from Facebook post: thewoofwoof.com

 

 

A new type of muzzle?

Can you believe it?  Humans are now wearing muzzles!

Hubert is just here to remind them how it works.

Reprinted from mama's Facebook post

Woof Woof: https://www.thewoofwoof.com/

Woof, woof, till later, 

Zoey

Happy Halloween

 

 

Just a reminder

 

Splitting image of me

 Mama says this shirt says it all!

(No, I did not pose for it.)

Woof, woof, till later, 

Zoey

Patience please

 

Remembering

 

Happy International Dog Day 2020

 Yikes, I almost missed posting pics of me in honor of International Dog Day.  

Hoping all canines find a happy and loving home like I did. I am blessed!

Woof, woof, til later, 

Zoey Elizabeth

Everyone needs a security blanket

 

I am a badass mush and I can't live without my red Kong balls. 

They are my pooh bear.

Hope everyone is well and virus free.

Woof, woof, till later, 
Zoey Elizabeth

We all have to keep safe!

Happy Belated 4th of July

Ceaser and family--you are all loved and admired!

Reminder: Pets die in hot cars

Two Dogs Die in Hot Car Parked at Dog Training Lecture
The Dogington Post / ByBrandy Arnold / posted on June 5, 2020 / reprinted from Facebook

Two dogs died trapped in a hot car while their owner attended a lecture on how to become a dog trainer.

Tom Rose, owner of The Tom Rose School in High Ridge, Missouri, was hosting a lecture on how to become a paid dog trainer. After the lecture, which ran for over an hour, one of his attendees returned to her vehicle to find the dogs she’d left in her parked car were dead.

“She had cranked up the AC as high as it would go, believing there would be no problem,” Tom Rose told the Post-Dispatch. “The car quit running and she didn’t get there in time.”

Rose suspects that the car ran out of gas during the lecture. With outside temperatures in the low 90’s, it would only have taken a few minutes for the Labrador retriever and German Shepherd to succumb to heat exhaustion.

“It was just a terrible accident,” Rose said. “The owner of the dogs was incoherent. It’s a horrible thing, and she was so upset.” Rose added that police were not called. “There was no reason to notify the police. There was no negligence involved. Just a very unfortunate accident.”

In Missouri, there are no laws that prohibit leaving dogs unattended in parked cars.

Every year, countless dogs die trapped in cars, even when it doesn’t even seem that hot outside, and even when the windows are cracked and the car is parked in the shade, or the air conditioner is left running. Even in seemingly safe conditions the temperature inside your car can soar to life-threatening heights in just a few minutes – about the time it takes to run into the post office or the coffee shop or the pet store.

Coincidentally, the Humane Society of Missouri earlier this week had released their tips for pet owners during hot weather. Their top tip: When it’s over 70-degrees outside, never leave your dog unattended in a parked car.

Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day. Honoring all the men, women and animals who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our country.

Asian Giant Hornets

Asian Giant Hornets Invading Washington State, 

Pose Numerous Threats To U.S.

By  Ryan Saavedra / DailyWire.com

(Reprinted from Facebook post)

A new invasive species of giant hornets from Asia has been discovered in the Washington state area, and scientists are now rushing to locate the destructive insects to exterminate them before they spread throughout the United States and become impossible to eradicate.

The hornet, called the Asian Giant Hornet, has been on the radar of officials since late December when they were first discovered in Blaine, near the Canadian border.

“With queens that can grow to two inches long, Asian giant hornets can use mandibles shaped like spiked shark fins to wipe out a honeybee hive in a matter of hours, decapitating the bees and flying away with the thoraxes to feed their young,” The New York Times reported. “For larger targets, the hornet’s potent venom and stinger — long enough to puncture a beekeeping suit — make for an excruciating combination that victims have likened to hot metal driving into their skin.”

The Asian Giant Hornet kills dozens of people every year in Japan and in China, and, according to Washington State entomologist Chris Looney, they are most notorious for their attacks on honey bees.

“Scientists have since embarked on a full-scale hunt for the hornets, worried that the invaders could decimate bee populations in the United States and establish such a deep presence that all hope for eradication could be lost,” the Times added. “Jun-ichi Takahashi, a researcher at Kyoto Sangyo University in Japan, said the species had earned the ‘murder hornet’ nickname there because its aggressive group attacks can expose victims to doses of toxic venom equivalent to that of a venomous snake; a series of stings can be fatal.”

One of the most disturbing parts of the Times’ report on the Asian Giant Hornet was the revelation that at least two nests had been discovered across the border in Canada, and the nests were not related, “meaning there had probably been at least two different introductions in the region.”

While it’s not exactly clear how this invasive species made it from Asia to the United States, Looney did have some thoughts as to how they got here.

Looney said that it’s possible that someone deliberately brought them here because “in a lot of Asian countries, these big meaty wasps are food, and so it’s entirely possible that somebody brought these to try and cultivate a food source in North America.”

Looney also added that it was also possible that the Asian Giant Hornet was brought here on container ships carrying food and other goods.

Scientists in the area are trying to map out all the areas where the Asian Giant Hornets are located by using specially built traps to encase them and then tag them so that the flying insects will lead them back to their nests.

The venom that the Asian Giant Hornet carries is reportedly more potent than the venom that normal honey bees have, and the sting is much more painful.

“The giant hornets are attracted to human sweat, alcohol and sweet flavors and smells,” CNN reported. “They are especially sensitive to when animals or people run.”

Hints for my dad

Dad, I hope you see today's post and take it seriously. This way you will stay out of the "dog house"!

Another cat post...

Zoom

Just like my Mama when she transforms herself on the day she is meeting her friends via Zoom. I don't know Mama's secret regarding her gray roots, her friends would never know she has any.

I do like the pink shirt on that cutie.

Zoom is not a problem for me because  I always look stunning. Now smell is a whole different issue.

Woof, woof, till later, 
Zoey Elizabeth

Chicken

Dog's way of life

Hey, I need a break!

Some good news to share

Animal Shelter Celebrates Emptying Their Kennels After Every Dog Gets Adopted

 Reprinted from Facebook post / April 20, 2020

An incredible and joyful thing happened today....For the first time in the history of Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control, we have completely emptied one of our three dog kennels!

This amazing milestone was made possible by the help and support of our entire community! Thank you to the shelter staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to care for, find homes for, and advocate for the pets who come through these doors; thank you to our incredible foster parents who open their heart and homes to thousands of pets each year; thank you to everyone who has opted to adopt a shelter pet - whether it be here or from any of the other amazing organizations out there; thank you to our placement partner organizations far and wide - without them, this would not be possible.

Let's keep the momentum going and good vibes flowing! We still have dogs available for adoption or foster in our main kennel, along with a few adoptable cats, two adoptable horses, and Charlotte the adoptable pig. If you are interested in fostering or adopting, please visit our website to view our available pets and submit an application online: www.pbcgov.com/snap.

Pictured in this video: Shelter staff celebrating in Kennel Two, the shelter's stray housing kennel and adoption overflow kennel. There are 48 double-sided in runs in each of the three kennel buildings at the shelter.

In light of the current pandemic, there is a lot of fear and uncertainty circulating around. However, there is also a lot of good – particularly human kindness. People everywhere are stepping up to make whatever difference they can. And I’m not just talking about the wonderful healthcare workers and first responders – whom we owe so much of our gratitude to, and who will never be properly thanked enough – I’m also talking about everyday people.

From picking up supplies for elderly neighbors to making donations to the local food banks and other charities to staying sheltered at home – ordinary people everywhere are doing their part to show people that we’re all united by the same solidarity. And that even extends to the animals of our society.

In fact, because of this, the Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control in Florida was thrilled to announce a really big win for their establishment. They were completely wiped out of adoptable dogs.