TODAY IS NATIONAL MUTT DAY!!!

 HEY GUYS!🐾

Today is National Mutt Day! It's an unofficial holiday that is celebrated not only today, but also on December 2nd. This day calls to our attention that mutts are as good as a pure-bred and deserve the same attention, love, and respect. This special day was created in 2005, by Colleen Paige, an Animal Welfare Advocate. Her intent is to raise awareness of the unfortunate situation that mixed breeds face in our nation’s shelters as approximately 80% of the dogs in the shelters are mixed breeds. The pure breeds that end up in the shelters are generally rescued quickly by individuals who purchase these dogs for considerably less or they are rescued by a pure breed rescue organization.

As noted by the ASPCA, “approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year”. Many of the dogs that enter the shelters are often abandoned or abused, but each one deserves a forever home. Sadly, a large percentage of dogs that are euthanized are due to illegal breeding and the continual over-breeding and the sale of pure-bred puppies by puppy mills to pet stores that are ill or neglected. Many people are unaware that mixed breeds possess unique characteristics that result from the mix of their breeds. Mixed breeds tend to be healthier and live longer lives and their behavior is often better. They learn and obey commands just as easily as a pure-bred. They are just as competent at performing the tasks of search and rescue, bomb and drug sniffing, and therapy/guide dogs. Also, let’s not forget the health benefits that all canine companions provide us with such as daily walks and social interaction with our neighbors.

To celebrate National Mutt Day, you may want to visit your local shelter and find your perfect companion. There are many healthy and loving mixed breeds desperately waiting for their forever home. If you are unable to adopt, the shelters appreciate your financial donation for every dollar-counts. Or you may want to volunteer your time at a shelter or donate food and other supplies.

If you need more convincing to adopt a mix breed, just remember Benji, a mixed breed Terrier famous for several films from 1974 through the 2000’s and Spike, a Labrador Retriever/Mastiff mix who was best known as Old Yeller and the list goes on.

“In every heart, there is a hole. In every shelter, there is love in which to fill it.” ~Colleen Paige

CHEWY MAN AND FAMILY!!🐶

INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL RIGHT DAY

 

 

HI GUYS, 🐾

TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL RIGHTS DAY AND MY MOM ASKED ME IF IT WAS ALRIGHT TO POST HER ARTICLE THAT SHE WROTE FOR THIS DAY. I TOLD HER THAT I AM HAPPY SHE WROTE THIS PIECE, AS ALL OF US ANIMALS DESERVE TO BE TREATED WITH KINDNESS AND LOVE. SO HERE IT IS.....YOU GO MOM!

DECEMBER 10^TH – INTERATIONAL ANIMAL RIGHTS DAY

Saturday December 10^th is International Animal Rights Day. This holiday is shared with Human Rights Day, as animals have the same right to be treated with respect, and acts of cruelty are just as wrong against them as it is humans. Animals have been mistreated and killed for hundreds of years for various reasons, whether for food, fashion, research, or the idea that it is out of necessity.

The history of International Animal Rights Day is linked with Human Rights Day, which was started on December 10, 1948, when the United Nations passed the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”. This was created because of the war crimes perpetuated against innocent human beings in the concentration camps in Nazi Germany during World War II. Afterwards, individuals, organizations, and associations, began demanding that this declaration of December 10^th, should also apply to the animal kingdom as a way of advocating the rights of animals who cannot defend themselves.

 By 1970, these rights were coined as “speciesism” as a way of promoting and encouraging a dialogue on the discrimination against animals. But it wasn’t until 1998, that an official statement was passed for animal rights. An animal protection organization by the name of “Uncaged” created International Animal Right Day to bring to our attention all types of violence against animals. Their belief is that animals cannot vote, protest, or advocate for their own protection, therefore it is our responsibility to do it for them. As a result, International Animal Rights Day is recognized each year on December 10^th, the same day as Human Rights Day. So, please remember as humans we have rights, but so do all the animals that we share our world with and there are no justifications for animal abuse or exploitation. (By: SQ)

 

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

Chewy Man 🐕

 

New Christmas Present

 Hey Guys, sorry haven't posted anything this year yet it has been crazy! 

I got this new calendar for Christmas called "SO GOD MADE A DOG" So I thought I share some of the monthly sayings from it with you!

Here is one from MAY

(GOD SAID I NEED) Somebody who would stand at your side when the world around you collapses...Somebody to stand guard, play games, snore for hours and repeat as needed.

SO GOD MADE A DOG

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

CHEWY MAN🐕

QUOTE FOR THE DAY

HEY GUYS!🐾

HERE'S A QUOTE FOR YOU TODAY:

"SOMETIMES YOU WIN,

 SOMETIMES YOU LOSE, 

 SOMETIMES IT RAINS"

~ Ron Shelton

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

CHEWY MAN🐕
 

NATIONAL HIGH FIVE DAY TODAY APRIL 15, 2021

 

HEY GUYS!🐾

TODAY IS NATIONAL HIGH FIVE DAY!

 LIKE I ALWAYS SAY IN MY CLOSING TO YOU GUYS....... "IT PAWS UP AND HIGH FIVE"! SO THIS DAY IS RIGHT UP MY ALLEY!!! ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS RAISE UP YOUR HAND OR PAW IN MY CASE...AND SMACK THE OTHER GUYS PALM OR PAW AND SHOW OFF YOUR GREETING! BE SURE IT'S A HIGH FIVE AND NOT A DOWN LOW OR YOU MIGHT BE TO SLOW.....HA HA!

I HEAR THAT SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT THE CELEBRATION OF THIS DAY GOES WAY BACK TO 1977. YOU SEE I GUESS IT HAPPENED AT DOGER STADIUM WHEN THESE TWO GUYS NAMED GLENN BURKE AND DUSTY BAKER DID A HIGH FIVE. THEY DID IT BECAUSE OF A HOME RUN HIT BY BAKER OFF THE HOUSTON ASTROS PITCHER J.R. RICHARD ON THE LAST DAY OF THE REGULAR SEASON. WOW! 

THEN I HEARD THAT SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT IT ORIGINATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE IN 1978. YOU SEE DURING PRACTICE THIS GUY NAMED WILEY BROWN WAS GOING TO LOW FIVE HIS TEAMMATE DEREK SMITH BUT DECIDED TO HIGH FIVE HIM INSTEAD . SO THE TEAM KEPT DOING HIGH FIVE'S AFTER EACH CELEBRATION THEREAFTER! COOL!

WELL.... NO ONE IS REALLY SURE HOW THIS HIGH FIVE BUSINESS ALL GOT STARTED, BUT ME..... I LOVE THIS DAY! SO TODAY ALL YOU CANINES AND FELINES CAN CHECK ME OUT AS I SHOW YOU ALL HOW TO DO IT! 

I AM TOO COOL, BUT I CAN'T LEAVE OUT MY SISTER, CIENA!!

ENJOY THE DAY AND I HOPE YOU LIKE MY....OOPS OUR STYLE OF HIGH FIVE!!!!

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

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CHEWY MAN🐕

March 23, 2021 - National Puppy Day

 HI GUYS!🐾

Today is National Puppy Day!

Did you know that National Puppy Day was created in 2006, by a lady named Colleen Paige? I wasn't even born yet.....imagine that! Even though me and Ciena aren't puppies anymore, our mom still calls us her babies!!! This special day was started to fawn over and to celebrate the unconditional love that you all give to us cuddly guys and gals. So bring on some more play time, and maybe some extra treats.......especially if you want us to pose for those adorable photo shoots. 

This day was also created to recognize that there are so many pets in the shelters who REALLY need a forever home. My mom wrote this poem and she said that I could share it with you in honor of this day. We hope that it will open your hearts so you can bring home your special companion, whether a puppy or older dog. Ya know... no matter what our age.... we are all a bunch of four-legged, fur balls that deserve to be loved and have a forever home!  (P.S. cats are pretty cool too!!!)

 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.

 PLEASE CONSIDER PET ADOPTION AND ALWAYS LOVE AND BE KIND TO YOUR PET!

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

Chewy Man🐕

February 23rd - National Dog Biscuit Day

 

HEY GUYS!🐾

TODAY IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE DAYS...... FOR IT'S NATIONAL DOG BISCUIT DAY! SO GO OUT AND TREAT YOUR SPECIAL KIDS WITH LOTS OF COOKIES!!! JUST READ ABOUT IT BELOW AS MY SECRETARY....OOPS I MEAN MY MOM WROTE IT FOR US!

National Dog Biscuit Day

February 23^rd is a day to spoil your pooch with their favorite biscuit, for this is National Dog Biscuit Day also known as Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. So, bring out those treats and they will gladly forgo playing ball or that scratch on the tummy as they stand ready for a delicious biscuit, I know that mine do.

The origins of National Dog Biscuit Day are unclear, but the history behind the creation of dog biscuits is interesting. It started in the 1800’s when an English butcher tried a new recipe for biscuits and they turned out terrible, so he gave the biscuits to his dog who loved them. Before dog biscuits, dog bread was a common snack for canines. Subsequently in 1828, dog biscuits were produced on a small scale in England. Then in 1860, James Spratt from Ohio, traveled to England to produce the first large-scale manufacture of dog biscuits. It was not until 1907, that dog biscuits appeared in America for the first time in the shape of a bone which remains popular to this day. A fun fact, in 2011, the largest dog biscuit was produced by Hampshire Pet Products (USA) in Joplin, Missouri which weighed 617lbs.

On National Biscuit Day give your faithful companion a few extra dog biscuits to show your appreciation or to reward them for good behavior. Just keep in mind that experts note that normally a dog’s snacks should only make up 10% of their daily calorie intake or they risk becoming overweight. But since this is a special day, go out and stock up on your dog’s favorite biscuits or if you feel ambitious make them homemade biscuits. Homemade biscuits can be healthier for your pet as you can control what ingredients are used in them and they cost less. Personally, I enjoy baking homemade biscuits for my dogs, such as peanut butter, banana, and apple/cranberry. Ciena likes all the cookies, but Chewy’s favorite is peanut butter. Of course, they will never pass up a store-bought biscuit such as a Milk-Bone when offered, for they love their treats.

In recognition of National Dog Biscuit Day, I would like to dedicate this story to Lacey, aka “Lu Lu”, who was one of two of my precious companions that also loved my homemade dog biscuits. As the old saying goes “a picture is worth a thousand words”.

LACEY, aka "LU LU"

                                                 (2000 - 2013)

CHEWY MAN 🐕

Dog Lives Matter #DLM

 Hey ,we are hitting the beach for labor day weekend.

DOG LIVES MATTER #DLM

Remember to please stay safe! Support all the animal organizations especially the 

NO KILL SHELTERS!

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

Chewy Man 🐕🐾