Monday, December 2, 2019

My Holiday Wish Is.........














HEY GUYS!🐾

Long time no talk to you! Me and Ciena had a great summer and we hope that you did too! 

I know that the Holidays are just upon us, but I want to tell you that today is National Mutt Day, also know as National Mixed Breed Dog Day. You probably don't know this, but 80% of my fellow canine companions in the shelters are mixed breeds. So many of them need a forever home, but sadly so many of them never see one. So my Christmas wish is for shelter pets everywhere to have a loving home like me and Ciena have!  

Please read my Mom's poem in honor of this day, as it is a plea for ALL shelter dogs to have a forever home.

For The Love of a Shelter Dog

I am a shelter dog who watches you walk by,
I wag my tail and hope that you will give me a try.

You see, I am not a bad dog who deserved to be left here,

Unfortunately, it is just that no one wanted me near.
I may be young, or I may be old,
I may be shy, or I may be bold.
I may have been neglected or hurt in some way,
But I carry no grudge for I live in the moment each day.
I feel as though I have been here for so long,
Please take me to your home, for with you I belong.
I promise to guard you and keep you safe,
If only you would have a little faith.
I will work to be good and love you so much,
For I truly need your gentle touch.
Please don’t walk away and leave me behind,
Adopt me today for it would truly be kind.

So maybe you could visit your local shelter this month and find your perfect companion. If you are unable to adopt, you can donate your time at a shelter, or provide food, supplies or financial support (every dollar helps)! 

Till next time it's paws up and please remember my shelter friends.

Chewy ManπŸ•







Monday, August 26, 2019

August 26 - NATIONAL DOG DAY - IT'S ALL IN A STORY!

HEY GUYS!🐾


             Today is National Dog Day! Here is a great article that my mom wrote for her community newspaper in our honor for today. I hope that you like it, cause me and Ciena do!
As a pet parent of two beloved dogs, I am writing this month about National Dog Day, which is celebrated on August 26, each year. This special day was created by the National Dog Day Foundation to celebrate our canine companions, and to rescue dogs from abuse and homelessness. President George W. Bush, a dog owner himself, sent a letter to the foundation in support of National Dog Day and its goals. The foundation’s motto is, "Saving 10,000 Dogs - One Day at a Time".

Not only do our dogs provide us with love and companionship, but they also play an important role as service and/or therapy dogs. Trained dogs guide and assist people who have visual and hearing impairments. They aid physically disabled individuals who have mobility issues. Some dogs are trained to be medical response dogs for those with serious health conditions, such as epilepsy, diabetes or heart arrhythmias. Further, research studies prove that dogs can provide invaluable emotional support and companionship for children with autism, actually helping them with social interactions and relationships. Other dogs are be trained for life-saving search-and-rescue work, or for detection of bombs, firearms, or drugs.

Our pets here in our community may not be service or therapy dogs, but I believe that they are an important part our life. Dogs improve our mental health by reducing our stress when we stroke them and play with them; they keep us fit when we go for walks; and they provide us with a sense of security. Dogs are not judgmental-- they love us unconditionally. Their crazy antics can make us laugh and raise our spirits. I chuckle when I think of my two large dogs taking over our bed forcing us to sleep on the edge all night. I wouldn’t trade them for the world, for they bring joy to my life.

I wish all dogs could have a forever-home where they are safe and loved-- no dog should ever be homeless or abused. Let’s celebrate our loving, faithful companions on this special holiday. Let’s hope that others will be inspired to open our hearts and homes to help an abandoned dog, for so many are in need.

(Source: http://holidayinsights.com)

TILL NEXT TIME, IT'S PAWS UP AND HIGH FIVE!!

CHEWY MAN!πŸ•

Saturday, August 10, 2019

AUGUST 10 - NATIONAL SPOIL YOUR DOG DAY

HEY GUYS!🐾

Today is National Spoil Your Dog Day! It's a day to recognize how much we mean to you...remember we give you our unconditional love, we make you laugh, we certainly keep your floors clean when you drop your food (don't forget the kitchen table either) and we don't ask for much in return. Just hugs and kisses!!!!!

So please spoil us today (I know my mom will)! You can grab that leash and take us for a walk, or buy us a new toy or give us yummy treats. Who could ask for anything better! CHECK US OUT!

YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY TREATS OR TOYS!!!!!!

TILL NEXT TIME, IT'S PAWS UP AND HIGH FIVE!

CHEWY MAN!πŸ•


Tuesday, June 4, 2019

PET APPRECIATION WEEK JUNE 2nd - 8th

HEY GUYS! 🐾

This week is pet appreciation week and it's time to celebrate!! I have found some fun ways that Mom and Dad can show their love and appreciation for us, besides all their hugs and kisses they give us!

- Treat us to our favorite dessert like "Frosty Paws".....Yum!!!!
- Take us for a car ride to the beach or anywhere....even if it means drool and hair all over your car!
- You can always buy us a new toy, of course it has to be one that we can't destroy!
- Put some of our special cookies or "Pup-Peroni's"on top of our dinner, boy do we like them!
- Take some more of those great pictures of us, you know how much we love to pose, especially when you dress us up, HA!!!

Please remember that all pets are God's creatures to be loved and cared for and all pets should have a wonderful forever home!

Just don't forget that me and Ciena will always keep you active and you never need to feel lonely or sad cause we just keep loving you!!!



Love you Mom and Dad!!

Till next time, it's paws up and high five!!!!

Chewy ManπŸ•













Friday, May 31, 2019

THEY PUT ME ON A DIET AGAIN!!!!!

       HEY GUYS!🐾




My Dad took me to my Vet's office this past Monday for my annual check-up, my shots and my heartworm blood work (ouch)!!! The Vet also checked the lump on my side (they aspirated it last year and tested it and thank God it was not cancerous), but he keeps an eye on it. He told my Dad that it was ok, just fat! Then he checked a new bump that just popped up on my nose and he wasn't concerned, but said to my Dad to watch it because if it gets too big they can do surgery and remove it. Then he had the nerve to tell my Dad that us Labs get weird bumps all the time and they are not usually harmful! The Vet said that I would have to go to sleep for the procedure and they could clean my teeth at the same time because they need it! OMG!!!! The Vet told my Dad that my teeth should be brushed and Dad replied "his Mom tries all the time, but he gives her the gnarly face and closes his mouth. But she keeps trying!" Then he had to tell the Vet that my brat of a Sister, Ciena... LOVES to have her teeth brushed and she even has a dog tooth-brush of her own! She is such a show-off that it's not funny!!!!!!

Now the worst part of this visit is when they weighed me, because I am now 10 to 15 pounds over weight! OH CRAP, HERE COMES THE DIET AGAIN!!!!!  You see about two years ago, Mom and Dad put me on a special diet food that they got from the Vet cause I was 20 pounds over weight and I slimmed down to a trim 84 pounds. Then I guess when Mom bumped up my food quantity to maintain my weight, along with the treats and the constant begging at the table, I GOT FAT AGAIN! SO HERE WE GO, I THINK I AM GOING CRY AND ACTUALLY I AM WHINNING ALOT MORE NOW THAT I AM BACK ON MY DIET!!!!
BEFORE!



Friday, May 3, 2019

May is National Pet Month!


HEY GUYS!🐾

Long time no write to! You see I have been busy sleeping, eating and playing with my sister, Ciena, I like to chase her around a lot ha ha!. Oh...….what a dog's life!!!  I wanted to let you know that May is NATIONAL PET MONTH, yeah! It is a month to celebrate the wonderful benefits that we bring to your lives and vice versa. The goal of NATIONAL PET MONTH is to support pet adoption, promote all the benefits of pet ownership and to let you know about all the great service professionals that work with us like all the rescue groups, veterinarians, groomers and many others!!! But most importantly it is a month to recognize the value and contributions that we make to society as hard working companion animals! I think that the love for all of us pets, whether we are dogs, cats, or whatever should be celebrated year round!

I truly love my sister, Ciena!

Till next time, it's paws up and high five!
 Happy National Pet Month

Chewy ManπŸ•










Monday, April 22, 2019

April 22, 2019 - Earth Day












Hey Guys!🐾

Happy Earth Day🌎!! This event was first celebrated on this day in 1970. At that time, my mom was a young "pup" in high school. She said that she remembers that day like yesterday! The weather was perfect for that April day for it was warm and sunny. She said that the whole school walked out after lunch and sat on the football field to show their support for Earth Day! (P.S. no one got in trouble for this either!) Here is a little background information regarding Earth Day that mom found on the Wikipedia Website:

"Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day now includes events in more than 193 countries. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection.The first Earth Day celebrations took place in two thousand colleges and universities, roughly ten thousand primary and secondary schools, and hundreds of communities across the United States. More importantly, it "brought 20 million Americans out into the spring sunshine
for peaceful demonstrations in favor of environmental reform."

Mom may be an old "pup" now, but she says that she will always fondly remember that day! Sometimes I think that she wishes she could go back to that time period for look how she dressed us up!!!! Gotta have that hippie look going with the beads...…..just missing the jackets and/or vests with the fringe and the head bands, LOL!



Till next time, it's paws up and high five!!!

Chewy ManπŸ•

Thursday, April 18, 2019

April 18, 2019 - National High-Five Day

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HEY GUYS!🐾




Every year on the third Thursday in April, is recognized as National High Five Day. It is a day to have fun and “High Five” everyone that you see.

So as I always say, till next time it's............paws up and high five!!!!

Chewy ManπŸ•



























Thursday, April 11, 2019

Happy National Pet Day!

   Hey Guys!!!🐾

HAPPY NATIONAL PET DAY!!!!! 

In honor of this day, my mom wrote a poem I think you might like!

ROSES ARE RED,
VIOLETS ARE BLUE.
TODAY IS NATIONAL PET DAY,
SO PLEASE BE TRUE,
TO OUR WONDERFUL ANIMALS WHO GIVE US LOVE,
FOR THEY ARE TRULY A GIFT FROM ABOVE!

REMEMBER KISS YOUR PET TODAY!


Till next time, it's paws up and high five!!!

Chewy Man πŸ• & Ciena Girl 🐢

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

IT'S ALL IN THE CHEW!!!

Hey Guys!🐾

Hey... what do you want from me, Ciena can't get enough of chewing her paws! Crazy girl!!!

So it's paws (ha, ha) up and high five!!!

Chewy ManπŸ•








Friday, April 5, 2019

WHAT HAPPINESS IS!















HEY GUYS!🐾

I truly believe the following statement:

“Dogs are often happier than men simply because the simplest things are the greatest things for them!”*


 
Me and Ciena likes to steal mom's stuff!!!!

Till next time, it's paws up and high five!!!
Chewy ManπŸ•





Saturday, March 30, 2019

The Eyes Have It!

         
Hey Guys!🐾        

              
When I look into the eyes of an animal I do not see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I feel a soul. 
​- AD. Williams
          

Nice quote! Till next time, it's paws up and high five!
Chewy Man πŸ•



Thursday, March 28, 2019

My Precious Two!

Hey Guys!🐾

Here's a thought...……….....

“Dogs are like potato chips. It’s hard to have just one”*

Till next time, it's paws up and high five!!!
Chewy ManπŸ•

(*Author Unknown)




Saturday, March 23, 2019

HAPPY NATIONAL PUPPY DAY!!!!

















HEY GUYS!🐾


"One of the greatest gifts we receive from dogs
is the tenderness they evoke in us."
~Dean Koontz, American Author  

Mom loves this quote by this author and she really loves to read his books too! She wanted me to share this with you!

Till next time, it's paws up and high five!!!

Chewy ManπŸ•

Monday, March 18, 2019

MARCH MADNESS!!!


        HEY GUYS!🐾

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! 
GOTTA LOVE THEM BASKETBALLS!
CAUSE I SWEAT TOO MUCH WHEN I PLAY, MOM MADE ME WEAR MY HEADBAND!


                             Hey...I gotta joke for you since it's basketball season......
    Q. Where to basketball players get their uniforms?
    A. New Jersey!

YA, YA, I KNOW IT'S A LAME JOKE, BUT WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME, I FOUND IT ON THE INTERNET! BESIDES IT MAKES ME FEEL AT HOME...HA!!! OH WELL, MY MOM MADE ME SAY THIS...………………….
GO WOLVERINES!!!!!!!!!

LET'S SEE WHAT HAPPENS, SO TILL NEXT TIME, IT'S PAWS UP AND HIGH FIVE!!

CHEW MAN πŸ•               

Sunday, March 17, 2019

IRISH BLESSING

Hey Guys!🐾


We wanted to tell you that even though we are not Irish by bloodline, we are Irish in our hearts. So mom helped us write this blog cause we (mom & dad too) really like this traditional Gaelic blessing:

May The Road
Rise Up To Meet You


May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields
and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY




Till next time it's paws up and high five!!

Chewy ManπŸ•