SURRENDER.....WHAT DOES IT MEAN??

 HEY GUYS, 🐾

MY MOM'S COMMENTARY!

WHAT DOES SURRENDER MEAN? ONE DEFINITION IS “TO GIVE UP COMPLETELY”!  I BELIEVE THAT WHEN WE SURRENDER OUR DOGS THAT IS WHAT HAPPENS! SADLY, HERE ARE FEW REASONS:

MOVING AND NOT TAKING DOGS WITH THEM, HOUSING ISSUES, DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED, OWNER PASSES AWAY AND FAMILY MEMBERS SURRENDER THE DOG, A DOG IS SURRENDERED DUE TO THEIR AGE, A NEW RELATIONSHIP /FAMILY MEMBER AND THE UNWANTED DOG IS SURRENDERED, AND A DOG IS SURRENDERED FOR BEHAVIORAL REASONS. 

FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, I DISAGREE WITH THOSE REASONS AND HERE’S WHY:

WHENEVER WE MOVED (IN STATE OR OUT OF STATE) OUR DOGS ALWAYS WENT WITH US. IT HAS TAKEN TIME AND EFFORT, BUT WE HAVE ALWAYS MANAGED TO FIND HOUSING THAT ACCEPTS OUR DOGS. WE HAVE MADE PROVISIONS IN THE EVENT OF OUR DEATH TO HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER CARE FOR OUR DOGS. WE HAVE SPENT TIME IN TRAINING AND SOCIALIZING OUR DOGS TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE BEHAVIORAL ISSUES. OUR DOGS ARE SENIORS NOW AND WE WOULD NEVER CONSIDER SURRENDING THEM BECAUSE OF AGE OR ILLNESS. WE WILL ALWAYS COMFORT THEM TILL THE END, FOR AFTER ALL THEY ARE FAMILY. 

I BELIEVE THAT WHEN YOU HAVE A DOG OR ANY PET FOR THAT FACT, THAT YOU HAVE MADE A COMMITMENT FOR THE LENGTH OF THEIR LIVES. THEY ARE NOT MATERIAL OBJECTS THAT CAN BE DISCARDED AT ANY TIME BECAUSE "THEY ARE NOT A FIT"!! WHEN YOU SURRENDER YOUR DOG, THEY ARE LEFT ALONE AND AFRAID AND OFTEN TIMES DESTROYED. YES, IT TAKES WORK IN CARING FOR YOUR DOG, BUT THE REWARDS ARE SO MUCH GREATER! DOGS ARE OUR COMPANIONS, THEY ARE LOVING, LOYAL AND ALWAYS FORGIVING. MAYBE IF WE DIDN’T “GIVE UP COMPLETELY” ON OUR DOGS, THERE WOULD BE LESS IN OUR SHELTERS!

   “Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.”- James Cromwell.

CHEWY MAN'S MOM👩

SO MANY SHELTER PETS IN NEED!

 HEY GUYS, 🐾

OUR LOCAL SHELTERS:  NORTHERN OCEAN COUNTY ANIMAL FACILITY, SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY ANIMAL FACILITY AND TOMS RIVER ANIMAL SHETLER, JUST TO MENTION A FEW, ARE IN NEED YOUR HELP! GO ONLINE AND CHECK OUT THESE SHELTERS AND OTHERS. THEY ARE OVERCROWDED WITH SO MANY OF MY FRIENDS. IT MIGHT SURPRISE YOU AS TO HOW MANY NEED HOMES (DOGS, CATS AND EVEN BUNNIES)!

PLEASE CONSIDER ADOPTING, YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE OR FOSTERING AND YOU WILL MAKE ROOM FOR ANOTHER SHELTER PET. IF NEITHER IS AN OPTION, TRY VOLUNTEERING, SHELTERS CAN ALWAYS USE YOUR HELP. 

MY MOM SAID PLEASE DON'T LET THESE ANIMALS LIVE OUT THEIR LIVES IN A SHELTER OR WORSE YET BE EUTHANIZED. VISIT YOUR LOCAL SHELTER AND YOU MAY FIND YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND! 

"SOME PEOPLE SEE AN UNFORTUNATE DOG SITTING IN A SHELTER. I SEE AN ANGEL THAT SOMEONE THREW AWAY" ~ ANONYMOUS

💕CHEWY MAN AND FAMILY💕

Author is not affiliated with any shelter, just a concerned animal advocate!

URGENT....RESCUES NEEDED......PLEASE HELP!

 

HEY GUYS!🐾

HELP NEEDED!

NORTHERN OCEAN COUNTY ANIMAL FACILITY IS STILL IN NEED OF 501(C)3 RESCUES.... FOR PUPS SUCH AS ROSIE (THE LAST HOARDING PUP), HAZEL (SHE HAS BEEN AT THE SHELTER SINCE NOVEMBER), CHEVY (IN NEED DUE TO FOOD GUARDING), AND OTHERS WHO ARE IN DANGER DUE TO OVERCROWDING AT THIS SHELTER! 

FRIENDS OF NORTHERN OCEAN COUNTY ANIMAL FACILITY FACEBOOK PAGE STATES: "Please, please keep sharing, any 501(c)3 Rescue that can help or anyone interested in fostering for a Rescue please email kathleenfrett1@gmail.com. Please share! "

RESCUES.....PLEASE HELP SAVE THESE PUPS!🙏

💕"HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT OUT OF ALL THE DOGS IN THE WORLD, THE BEST ONES ARE RESCUES?" ~ Anonymous💕

Thank you,

CHEWY MAN AND FAMILY🐶

*Author not affiliated with this shelter, just a concerned animal advocate*

A TIME FOR SOUL SEARCHING!

 HEY GUYS,🐾

"IF HAVING A SOUL MEANS BEING ABLE TO FEEL LOVE AND LOYALTY AND GRATITUDE, THEN ANIMALS ARE BETTER OFF THAN A LOT OF HUMANS"

                                ~ James Herriot, Veterinarian

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

CHEWY MAN 🐶

TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR YOKO, DOZER, ROSY & HAZEL

 

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

AS OF TODAY - (YOKO, DOZER, ROSY, AND HAZEL) ARE STILL AT RISK OF EUTHANSIA!

FRIENDS OF NORTHERN OCEAN COUNTY ANIMAL FACILITY POSTED TO THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE 2 DAYS AGO THE FOLLOWING:

( "Jersey Shore Animal Foundation will contribute $250 to a 501c3 rescue group for a dog that needs immediate rescue!!

Unfortunately, our little shelter is running out of room as the surrenders and strays keep coming in. The only way these dogs will make it out safely is through an approved 501c3. 

If you are an approved rescue and you can help one of these pups, please email kathleenfrett1@gmail.com! We will provide you with behavior evaluations, medical documentation, pics and videos if we have any!

Thank you Jersey Shore Animal Foundation for your generosity! We keeping hoping and praying that someone can pull through for these pups! They are so deserving of a second chance at a new life! They are so young to be growing up in the shelter")

RESCUES WHO ARE 501(c)(3) THAT HAVE FOSTER HOMES AVAILABLE AND CAN RESCUE THESE PUPS, PLEASE HAVE A HEART AND STEP UP!!!!

NO DOG DESERVES TO LIVE OR DIE IN A SHELTER! THESE FOUR DOGS NEED TO BE RESCUED!

PLEASE NOTE THAT MANY RESCUES RELY ON FOSTER HOMES TO SHELTER AND CARE FOR DOGS. THIS MAKES ROOM IN A SHELTER TO SAVE MORE ANIMALS. UNFORTUNATLEY MANY FOSTER HOMES ARE CURRENTLY FULL. THE INTERNET PROVIDES A NUMBER OF RESCUES HERE IN NEW JERSEY THAT POST INFORMATION ON BEING A FOSTER ALONG WITH AN APPLICATION.

ONE SUCH ORGANIZATION IS "SHORE SAVES ANIMAL RESCUE". THEY ARE A  FOSTER BASED RESCUE GROUP THAT WORKS WITH NORTHERN OCEAN COUNTY ANIMAL FACILITY TO HELP PLACE THEIR ANIMALS. THEY ARE A 501(c)(3) non-profit charity LOCATED IN CENTRAL JERSEY AND THEY RELY ON FOSTER HOMES.  ANYONE INTERESTED IN HELPING THEM FURTHER THEIR MISSION CAN GO TO THEIR WEBSITE www.shoresaves.com.  YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE!

CHEWY MAN, HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

 

TIME TO PLAY!!!

HI GUYS! 🐾

AND TODAY'S QUOTE IS...............................!!!

"IT IS A HAPPY TALENT TO KNOW HOW TO PLAY" 

~ RALPH WALDO EMERSON

PAWSITIVELY FUN!

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

CHEWY MAN🐶

KINDNESS TO OTHERS!

 

HEY GUYS!🐾

TODAY.... I HAVE AN INTERESTING FACT:

DID YOU KNOW THAT A STUDY WAS DONE AND IT SAID THAT DOGS ARE AMONG A SMALL GROUP OF ANIMALS THAT SHOW UNSELFISH KINDNESS TO OTHERS EVEN WITHOUT A REWARD! 

BUT WE ALWAYS KNEW THAT!!

I AM KIND TO MY SISTER CAUSE I LOVE HER AND SHE LOVES ME!

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 🐕

 

TODAY'S WORDS OF WISDOM

 HI GUYS, 🐾

HERE'S A FUNNY, BUT TRUE QUOTE FOR TODAY!

“What do dogs do on their day off? Can’t lie around – that’s their job.” – George Carlin (comedian)

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 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🐕

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🐕
 

LIVE LIFE EVERY DAY TO THE FULLEST!

 

HEY GUYS!🐾

I WAS AWAY FOR A BIT, CAUSE I WAS UNDER THE WEATHER, SO MY DADDY TOOK ME TO THE VET.  THEY CHECKED ME ALL OVER AND IT.....TICKLED! THEN THEY TOOK SOME OF MY BLOOD......"OUCH"! THEN MY MOMMY WORRIED AND WORRIED WAITING FOR THE RESULTS. THE DOC SAID MY BLOOD IS GOOD AND I'M HEALTHY, YEAH! THEN.....THE VET SAID THAT I'M JUST GETTING TO BE AN OLD MAN AND THAT'S WHY I ACT THE WAY I DO. WHO DOES SHE THINK SHE IS??? WHY I'M AS YOUNG AS EVER...HA! MAYBE I CAN'T JUMP ON THE BED AS WELL AND MAYBE I DON'T LISTEN TO MY MOM WHEN SHE CALLS..., UNLESS SHE HAS A COOKIES, BUT I'M STILL YOUNG AT HEART!!! SO HERE'S MY ADVICE FOR TODAY, BECAUSE LIFE CAN BE TOO SHORT!

 “Live. Laugh. Bark.” – Unknown

                                                                                      😎

                                       

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

CHEWY MAN  🐕                                  

SWEET DREAMS!!

 HEY GUYS!🐾

NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!

Whoever said “let sleeping dogs lie” didn’t sleep with dogs.  ~Unknown

💤

                                                                       

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

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 🐕🐾

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🐕