I rescued a human today!

Hello Everyone,

I came accross the poem at the bottom and thought that I would help spread the word.

If anyone is looking for that perfect pet for a holiday gift, please make sure you remind them to visit the local shelters first. Many mixed breeds and purebred dogs are there just begging to find homes. If you’ve seen this poem, please pass it on to a friend that maybe hasn’t!

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May all your wags be happy,

Love, Fido

I RESCUED A HUMAN TODAY by Janine Allen

Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her.

I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn’t be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn’t want her to know that I hadn’t been walked today. Sometimes the overworked shelter keepers get too busy and I didn’t want her to think poorly of them.

As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn’t feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone’s life.

She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.

Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms.

I would promise to keep her safe.

I would promise to always be by her side.

I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.

I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven’t walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.

I rescued a human today.

http://rescuemedog.org/dog-blog/i-rescued-a-human-today-by-janine-allen/

Written by Janine Allen CPDT, Rescue Me Dog's professional dog trainer. Janine's passion is working with people and their dogs. She provides demonstrations for those who have adopted shelter dogs, lends email support to adopted dog owners that need information beyond our Training Support Pages, and aids shelter staff and volunteers in understanding dog behavior to increase their adoptability. Copyright 2009 Rescue Me Dog; www.rescuemedog.org

8 ways to keep your dog safe this Halloween!

Hello All,

It’s October! Time for turning leaves, pumpkin picking and Halloween treats! I love this time of year, don’t you? I thought I’d pass along some Halloween safety tips for all of my 4 legged friends!

1. Chocolate is a no-no for dogs. It can cause all sorts of problems for dogs including vomiting, diarrhea and even seizures. Candy containing artificial sweeteners can be poisonous too, and be very careful of candy wrappers that get left around; the foil and cellophane wrappers can cause choking!

2. Don’t let dogs eat pumpkins or decorative corn. They can cause gastrointestinal upset or intestinal blockage!

3. If you decorate for the holiday be careful to hide electric cords and keep decorations out of reach! Puppies love to chew!

4. If you carve a pumpkin, be careful if you light it. An excited pup can knock over the lit pumpkin and start a fire or get burned!

5. Please don’t dress up your dog unless he really wants to, sometimes a dog can get very uncomfortable and it causes stress.

6. If your dog does love to dress up, make sure the costume is safe. It should not constrict movement, hearing or sight. Try a “dress rehearsal” night. Make sure there are no small pieces parts to chew off! Remember a festive bandana is another option!

7. Too many costumed visitors can scare a dog! If he seems upset, maybe you might need to put him in a separate room during the busy times.

8. When you open the door for trick or treaters, make sure your dog doesn’t dart outside! And always make sure you dog is wearing his collar with identification! Just incase he escapes and becomes lost!

To help celebrate Halloween, I wanted to extend to you a ghostly good savings offer. If you go to www.DogCandlesAndMore.com you will save 21% off your entire order. Just use coupon code “howl” and receive 21% off! This offer will last just about as long as the candy in our house and it will be gone on October 31, 2009. What would look really great would be to dress your dog up in it's costume and order a photo candle with the picture. If you check out the http://www.DogCandlesAndMore.com/custom page, you will see Lacey all dressed up as Underdog and see how great a candle would look with your picture!

Happy Halloween!

May all your wags be happy!

Love, Fido!

P.S. Don’t forget to send in your Halloween photos of your dogs! I’d love to see them and post them on my site!

PPS. Don’t forget about our hollowing discount! Save 21%! Hurry, offer expires on October 31, 2009!

10 ways to know you are spoiling your dog!

Hello all,

What a beautiful week it has been here in Northeast Ohio. Warm sunny days followed by cool nights. Great for busy days and sleeping at night!

This month, when I was looking at all of the things that happened in September, I couldn’t believe the number of TV Premier Anniversary’s there were. Some of the more popular shows were:

25th Anniversary of “The Cosby Show”

40th Anniversary of “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?” Isn't he one of the coolest dogs ever?

45th Anniversary of “The Munster’s” and “Flipper”

55th Anniversary of “The Tonight Show”

And can you believe it, it is the 60th Anniversary of “The Lone Ranger”

Those are some great shows; I especially like Scooby and Flipper! Pass that popcorn!

Some other interesting dates in September are:

13th – Grandparents Day
20th – Women’s Friendship Day
26th – Family Health and Fitness Day USA - why not take you dog for a walk?
28th – Family Day – A Day to eat dinner with the children. Shouldn't you do that every day?

Wow, a lot of family activities, I like that too! Instead of a joke this month, I thought that I would have you picture David Letterman and introduce the

Top Ten Signs You Spoil Your Dog:

10. You think begging for table scraps is beneath him, so you let your dog eat at the table with you.
9. You take him to the supermarket and let him pick out his own dog food.
8. Your husband comes home from work, looks at the stew on the stove and asks: "Is this people food or dog food?"
7. You bought matching His & Hers place mats for your dog and yourself.
6. At dinner parties you always have to double-check the butter for visible lick marks, before putting it on the table.
5. Your dog gets to vote on where to spend the next family vacation.
4. You don't care if you or your spouse are comfortable at night, as long as Fido has enough room on the bed.
3. You complain about the rising costs of groceries, but you don't think twice about spending a fortune on doggie treats.
2. Your dog always gets the best spot on the couch and sometimes he even gets to hold the remote.

and now with a drum roll.......

1. He has his own e-mail address.

#4 is true in my house, I usually get the first pick of the bed, since I’m there first! And Gosh, so is #1… is something wrong with that?? He-he

If your dog has you spoiling them, send us pictures of them showing off one of the ten above and we will post them out to the dog park. Also, let us know which of the ten you are guilty of. If we get a number of responses we will let you know in another issue as to which was the most common way we spoil our pets.

Ok, so now it is time to get back to work. Since it is getting towards the holiday season, I would like to help you get your shopping started early so you don't have to worry about it later. I am sure you know somebody with a dog and our American Made candles and ornaments make great gifts for every dog lover in your life. This is our BEST offer that we will be offering before the holidays. Go to DogCandlesAndMore.com and use the coupon code “topten” and receive 25% off your total order or if you were considering multiple items, if you order 3 items, the lowest cost one will be free. To take advantage of our multiple item discount, email us what 3 items you were looking to purchase and we will set up a special discount code just for you.

Just be sure and place your order before September 30, 2009 to take advantage of this savings and if you would like us to hold up shipping until a later date, just let us know and we will be help you out.

May all your wags be happy!

Love, Fido!

P.S. Don't forget to order by September 30th to take advantage of our buy 2 get 1 free offer, or 25% off your entire purchase. Either way you can't lose as these are the best discounts we will offer this year.

P.P.S. Also remember, that if you want us to hold your order for a future shipping date, just let us know.