A TRUE COMPANION

 HI GUYS! 🐾

US PUPS HAVE A LOT TO GIVE! SO CHECK OUT THIS QUOTE FROM MY DAD'S CALENDAR "SO GOD MADE A DOG"

[GOD SAID I NEED] SOMEBODY TO LIE NEXT TO YOU DURING THE LONG NIGHTS OF PAIN AND SORROW WHEN IT HURTS TO MOVE, TO TALK, OR THINK, OR BE. SOMEBODY WHO WOULD BRING THE FAMILY TOGETHER WITH AN OPEN HEART. 

~ SO GOD MADE A DOG

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

CHEWY MAN 🐶 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CIENA!!!!!!!!!!

 HI GUYS, 🐾

TODAY IS MY SISTER CIENA'S BIRTHDAY AND SHE TURNED 9 YEARS YOUNG!

WE CELEBRATED WITH  SOME OF OUR FRIENDS!

MOM MADE A PEANUT BUTTER CAKE AND EVERYONE SANG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HER. 

THEN SHE GOBBLED DOWN HER PIECE AND SHE TRIED TO EAT MINE! THE NERVE OF HER! JUST WAIT TILL MY BIRTHDAY IN MAY AND I'LL EAT HERS. HUH! OH WELL.... I WANT TO SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BELOVED SISTER AND COMPANION. MAY THERE BE MANY MORE! LOVE YOUR BIG BROTHER CHEWY!!!

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

CHEWY MAN 🐕

Waiting For Santa

                                        

HI GUYS, 🐾

Just gotta Paws and wish you happy howlidays!

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

CHEWY MAN 🐕

FOR THE LOVE OF SHELTER DOGS

HI GUYS, 🐾 

THE HOLIDAYS ARE ALMOST UPON US AND THERE ARE SO MANY UNFORTUNATE ANIMALS THAT ARE IN OUR SHELTERS THAT DON'T DESERVE TO BE THERE. PLEASE FOSTER, ADOPT, OR VOLUNTEER IF CAN. BRING YOUR COMPANION HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, YOU WILL BE SAVING A LIFE. 

MY MOM ASKED IF SHE COULD SHARE HER POEM THAT SHE WROTE FOR HER LOVE OF ALL DOGS. I TOLD HER TO SPREAD THE WORD!

For The Love of a Shelter Dog 

 By: SQ

 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.

 

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

CHEWY MAN 🐕

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 🐕

 

MY THOUGHTS TODAY - BE GRATEFUL

HI GUYS, 🐾

HERE IS MY THOUGHT FOR TODAY.... A QUOTE OF WHICH NO TRUER WORDS COULD BE SPOKEN.

"WE OFTEN TAKE FOR GRANTED THE VERY THINGS THAT DESERVE OUR GRATITUDE" ~ CYNTHIA OZICK, NOVELIST

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

CHEWY MAN🐕

 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! DECEMBER'S QUOTE OF THE MONTH!!!!

 HI GUYS, 🐾

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!!  WELL TODAY IS DECEMBER 1ST AND I WANT TO SHARE MY QUOTE OF THE MONTH. I GOT IT FROM MY DAD'S CALENDAR CALLED "SO GOD MADE A DOG". SO HERE WE GO:

["GOD SAID I NEED"]

 "SOMEBODY WILLING TO SIT, THEN STAY, THEN ROLL OVER, THEN WITH NO EGO OR COMPLAINT DRESS IN HATS THEY DO NOT NEED AND COSTUMES THEY DO NOT UNDERSTAND" ~ "SO GOD MADE A DOG"

CHEW MAN

CIENA GIRL

SEE WHAT I MEAN...........WE HAVE TO HUMOR MOM AND DAD!!!!

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

CHEWY MAN 🐕

HAPPY NOVEMBER......., THE HOLIDAYS ARE ALMOST HERE!!!

HEY GUYS, 😎

HAPPY NOVEMBER! HERE ARE SOME WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE MONTH! (I TOOK THEM FROM MY DAD'S CALENDAR "SO GOD MADE A DOG")

"GOD SAID I NEED SOMEBODY TO GIVE YOU STRENGTH WHEN YOU HAVE NONE OF YOUR OWN. SOMEBODY TO FIGHT WHEN YOU HAVE NO FIGHT LEFT. TO HOLD ONTO YOUR SOUL AS IF IT WERE THEIR FAVORITE TOY, PLAYING TUG OF WAR TO KEEP YOU IN THIS WORLD. ~ So God made a Dog"

DON'T FORGET THAT NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL ADOPT A SENIOR PET MONTH! PLEASE CHECK OUT YOUR LOCAL SHELTERS AND RESCUE GROUPS, YOU MIGHTY MEET YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND!!!
 

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🐕

HAPPY LABOR DAY.....YEAH FOOTBALL IS BACK!

 HEY GUYS!🐾

HAPPY LABOR DAY!! SO HERE'S SOME INTERESTING FACTS: 

~ DID YOU KNOW THAT LABOR DAY IS THE START OF THE UNOFFICIAL NFL KICKOFF? 

~ DID YOU KNOW THAT AT 99.4% OF THE TIME.... THE NFL'S FIRST OFFICIAL GAME OF THE SEASON IS ON A THURSDAY FOLLOWING LABOR DAY?

SO......... EVEN THOUGH WE DON'T PLAY THIS THURSDAY, IT'S ALWAYS GOOOOOOOO..... GIANTS!!!

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

CHEWY MAN🐕

FEBRUARY 20TH IS LOVE YOUR PET DAY!

HEY GUYS! 🐾  

Today is "Love Your Pet Day"..... yeah!!! To celebrate, my Mom says that you should go out and get your furry friend, a new toy, or special treat, or just stop what you are doing and spend some time playing with them! When my Mom listens to music and she hears one of her crazy favorite songs, she sings and dances with us! I bet she'll do that today, not to mention maybe a special treat? Get the hint...Mom! Anyways my Mom wrote this poem in honor of this wonderful day for me and Ciena. 

DOGGIE PLAY TIME

My love for my dogs is beyond measure,

For you see these two are truly my treasure.

They love and comfort me day in and day out,

I would be lost without them for there is no doubt.

Their crazy ways make me grin,

It’s time for fun when their antics begin.

Bring on the music they seem to say,

For you know it’s time for all of us to play.

They love to dance with me as they wiggle their butts,

I am grateful that these two silly dogs are really my mutts!

And sometimes we roll around and wrestle on the floor,

Now who could ask for anything more.

And when we are tired and when we stop,

It’s only because we are ready to drop.

I cherish each moment when we have time to play,

For such fun as this should happen every day.

You see each day is a blessing from above,

For my dogs lift my spirits every day with their love. 

So have a great day with those who love you and remember till next time, it's paws up and high five!

CHEWY MAN 🐕

JUST A THOUGHT FOR TODAY!

 

HEY GUYS!🐾

              

“You can always find hope in a dog’s eyes.”  

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

Chewy Man🐕

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CIENA GIRL!!!!!!!!

HEY GUYS!🐾

Today is my little sister, Ciena's, birthday and she is six years old. I bet you couldn't tell by her picture....Ha!

In celebration of her birthday, Mom and Dad gave us a special treat "Frosty Paws" and sang happy birthday to the girl!!!!!

Even though I made that goofy face to make her laugh, it didn't work. She said she doesn't want people to know that she's an old lady and I said that she's just fine! Oh well, she'll get over it, cause she is beautiful and my baby sister! Anyways.... a good time was had by all!!!

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

CHEWY MAN!🐕

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 Man🐕

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!🐕

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!🐕

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 Man🐕

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!

AFTER!

WHAT CAN I SAY, WISH ME LUCK CAUSE I LOVE FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

CHEWY MAN🐕