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What You Said, and What We Did With It………

Posted in pets with tags , , , , on May 24, 2013 by rumpydog

Wow! So many thoughts shared yesterday! Thanks to every one of you!

You have lots of good advice!

You have lots of good advice!

 

One thought: Rescue is a wonderful thing, and because of caring rescuers, many animals are saved. Jen wants to work toward the day when rescue is no longer needed, because society takes responsible care of its animals. Animal welfare to me is working to change hearts and minds (and laws) that puts an end to cruel practices such as dog fighting, puppy mills, animal smuggling, and the ownership of exotic animals.

I think our friends at Saved by Dogs made a great point. Jen does like to write. So maybe we need to start writing about some other things besides just animal welfare. That way she can explore other career options that could free up time for her to volunteer for animal welfare causes.

Here are some ideas we had to broaden our horizons:

  • beauty tips by DeDe
  • more product reviews (by the way, if you want to promote how your sofa stands up to dogs, we could sure stand to talk to you!)
  • more memes, to show off our funny bones
  • more poetry

Oh don’t worry, you June Buggie addicts. He’s not going anywhere. As if anyone could make the little kitty do anything!

So, what do you think? Any more ideas on ways to expand our horizons?  

Yeah, like maybe have the dog join the military?

Yeah, like maybe have the dog join the military?

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Words on Wednesday- How to Help Oklahoma

Posted in pets on May 22, 2013 by rumpydog

If you want to help animals in need in Oklahoma, the Central Oklahoma Humane Society is working with local animal control to help reunite animals with their human caregivers.

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They are asking for monetary donations to provide veterinary care for injured animals, feed and house lost animals, and help reunite animals with their families.

Please don’t send “stuff,” unless it’s “stuff” they’ve specifically asked for. Remember that it takes time, space, and man hours to coordinate the arrival of “stuff.” Right now, they need their people and their space used in other ways.

If you’re in OK and you’re looking for your lost pet, check out Reddit’s list of lost and found pets or the Facebook page where lost and found pets are posted.

And you can also help humans by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 the the American Red Cross.

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At times like these, many of us want to help. That’s what makes humans great, in spite of the rest.

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Hisses and Purrs!

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , , , , on May 21, 2013 by rumpydog

First of all we send prayers, comforting thoughts, and all the energy we can muster to the people of Moore, Oklahoma.

Next, Hissy Fit Jones throws down some hisses:

For shame! For shame!

For shame! For shame!

Hisses for Taco Fusion in Tampa, Florida, for having the nerve to put lion meat tacos on the menu. After the news hit the internet, the threats starting pouring in. So did the business, and the lion meat tacos have already sold out.

Hisses for the Coca-Cola Company, which fought against a recycling program in Australia because the company said it was bad for business. Plastic is killing sea birds, who mistake it for food, eat it, then starve to death when they can’t digest the plastic.

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And here’s June Buggie with some amazing purrs:

Good job. Have a cookie.

Good job. Have a cookie.

Purrs for rocker Slash, for calling for an end to bear bile farms. Slash recorded a short video message for Animals Asia.

Purrs for the French oil and gas company Total for deciding to not search for oil in the Virunga National Park of the Congo. Virunga is the home to mountain gorillas.

Purrs for Jasmine Dustin and Cause 4 Paws, who helped Charles Gilliam get veterinary care for his service dog, Big. Gilliam is homeless and was on the streets passing out his vet’s card and trying to get help for his dog. Dustin saw Gilliam and helped him get the money and help Big needed.

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What hisses or purrs do you have to add this week?

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Poo on Monday!

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , , , on May 20, 2013 by rumpydog

I don’t like Mondays.

Monday makes me sad

Monday makes me sad

I guess you’re wondering what’s the big deal. After all, I’m a dog. All days should look alike to me, right?

But they don’t.

On the weekend, Jen is here! We get to play. And have fun. And just BE together.

The other days, she’s gone.

And even though I still have DeDe and June Buggie to keep me company, it’s just not the same.

*heavy sigh*

I'll just wait here for Friday to come back!

I’ll just wait here for Friday to come back!

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A Kitty Saved…… Eventually!

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , , on May 19, 2013 by rumpydog

Oh Dog! DeDe here. Happy Sunday!

Warm Sunday wishes from DeDe!

Warm Sunday wishes from DeDe!

It had all the making of a 50′s sitcom episode. A frantic call to 911 about a cat stuck in a tree. A school full of children watching from their classrooms. A hero police officer bravely climbing the tree to save the kitty.

And getting stuck.

Officer Natto stuck in a tree (photo by Jennifer Ialenti)

Officer Natto stuck in a tree (photo by Jennifer Ialenti)

And that’s just what happened to New York City Police Officer Dane Natto.

After his partner quit laughing, he called in the fire department, who also came by to laugh at Officer Natto.

But then they used their long ladder to climb the tree and rescue the officer… and the kitty.

Kitty was saved! (photo by Jennifer Ialenti)

Kitty was saved! (photo by Jennifer Ialenti)

Cats, don’t try this at home!

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Dog Lovers Come in All Shapes, Sizes, and Musical Genres!

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , , on May 18, 2013 by rumpydog

People who love animals come from all corners, including some places you don’t expect.

David Flynn is the bassist for metal band Chelsea Grin.

Flynn posted this pic on this Twitter account

Flynn posted this pic on this Twitter account

Recently Flynn posted on the band’s Facebook page that his puppy needed immediate surgery, and that he couldn’t afford the $2300 it was estimated to cost.

Flynn's pup broke 3 fingers and growth plate

Flynn’s pup broke 3 fingers and growth plate

What do you think happened next?

Oh yeah, the money started flowing in. So much money that he was given all the money needed that same day, and the band had to ask people to STOP SENDING MONEY.

Chelsea Grin (from the band's webpage)

Chelsea Grin (from the band’s webpage)

Flynn refunded all donations over the amount needed to pay the surgery.

Now doesn’t that leave you with a smile on your face?

It leaves me happy in the knowledge that there are MANY people out there who love us animals.  Now to figure out yet how to get them all on the same page to make positive changes.

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Friday Fun With June Buggie!

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , , , on May 17, 2013 by rumpydog

I know I complain about June Buggie’s rants, but he can be a lot of fun too!

We hang out together!

We hang out together!

He gives me head bonks!

He gives me head bonks!

He tells me secrets!

He tells me secrets!

And we laugh together!

And we laugh together!

MEOW!

MEOW!

Hope you have a great Friday and an even greater weekend! woo woo woo!

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Your Brain on Pandas- A Guest Post

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , on May 16, 2013 by rumpydog

Oh Dog! I am helping out the Panda Kindergarten after they’ve managed to get themselves in trouble……. again.

Sounds kinda familiar, doesn’t it? *sly grin*

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your brain on pandas

You can follow the rest of the tale at The Panda Chronicles.  It’s a fun blog, so check it out!

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Panda caretaker Anne Belov paints, writes, makes prints, and is the founder of The Institute for Contemporary Panda Satire. You can find her paintings at the Rob Schouten Gallery, her cartoons on The Panda Chronicles, and her new book here. She also writes regularly for The Whidbey Life Magazine, a free journal of art and culture on Whidbey Island.  She is excited to have the panda kindergarten…um…invade Rumpy Dog. At the very least, it’s gets them out of her house where they are known to be…um…naughty.

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What I Did This Weekend

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , , , , on May 13, 2013 by rumpydog

That darn Monday is here AGAIN! She’s liked less than a used car salesman directing traffic for a road construction crew.

At least we have the memories of a lovely weekend.

What did we do?

Bubba gave DeDe a bath

Bubba gave DeDe a bath

 

Graybie and Hissy napped together

Graybie and Hissy napped together

 

Little Girl told June Buggie a secret

Little Girl told June Buggie a secret

 

DeDe hid from the vacuum cleaner

DeDe hid from the vacuum cleaner

 

June Buggie took a nap

June Buggie took a nap

 

And I begged for cookies

And I begged for cookies

 

What did you do this weekend?

 

 

 

 

 

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , on May 12, 2013 by rumpydog

DeDe here. Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms out there!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Merriam-Webster defines mother as “a female parent,” and a parent as “a person who brings up and cares for another.”

So in addition to all those traditional mothers who are raising their own young, we wish to salute some “non-traditional” mothers.

Here’s to the grandmothers, great-grandmothers, aunts, and other relatives who are raising 2.7 million children for parents who could not- or would not- raise their own (source: Denver Post).

Here’s to the women who have opened their hearts and their homes to the 463,000 children who had to be removed from their parents and placed in the foster care system (source: Children Uniting Nations).

And there are some non-human mothers we also wish to salute:

Here’s to the mothers who care for the babies of another, like this dog who cared for two albino Bengal Tiger cubs.

Here’s to the animals who save human lives, such as a valued farm dog who saved an abandoned infant.

And here’s to the mothers who have saved their babies’ lives, such as this elephant mother in this video:

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Enjoy your special day, Mom. You deserve it!

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And for my own mom, I love you! Happy Mother’s Day! -Jen

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