tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77725609469837597182024-03-06T03:35:00.701-05:00Two Ears and a TailIt's wonderful to have a dog on your lap.BJ PUPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675694191317911766noreply@blogger.comBlogger175125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772560946983759718.post-4354462266232770072016-03-14T00:29:00.000-04:002016-03-14T00:39:18.117-04:00Daylight Saving Time - YUK<div class="p1">
<span class="s1">Why do we still have Daylight Saving Time? It was created so the farmers would have more daylight hours to farm and the store owners said that it was better for business because more people shopped when it was light out.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">That is long past. We no longer use a horse and buggy to get around; we use cars with headlights. We no longer have dark streets and paths; we have street lights.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">DST is a pain. Americans need to reset our internal clocks twice a year. What a pain. We need to waste time reseting our clocks. I need all the time in the day not less.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Indiana spans two time zones so for a while there were places where you crossed the street you entered another time zone (or the Twilight Zone). Indiana has since decreed that the entire state would observe one time zone. It's even funnier that when you go north or south of the state you would be in a different time zone. </span></div>
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Mom got the new LG Leon phone. After four days when the phone didn’t turn on, she began an online LiveChat with Eunice. For 10 minutes Eunice repeatedly said to press the on/off button and ultimately said to go back to the store to exchange it. Mom would have removed the battery and put it back, but the back was so stiff she couldn’t remove it. Eunice never even suggested it. </div>
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The manual gave no information on its features so it was back to LG LiveChat to learn how to choose multiple photos from the Gallery and upload them to DropBox all at once. Eunice was back. Mom did everything she suggested and the phone uploaded all 900+ photos to Dropbox which overloaded the allotment. One more thing the Eunice didn’t know how to do. Eunice kept sayng to press icons when there weren’t any, to expect screens to appear when they didn’t, press on choices that were not offered, etc. so you get the gist. She finally admitted she couldn’t help and said to call the c/s number. <br />
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This time it was a young man, It was about a 1/2 hour, he put mom on hold to find out an answer; and did no better than Eunice. Mom played with it and figured it out. The order of what was needed was not the what he said. </div>
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BJ PUPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675694191317911766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772560946983759718.post-50118198415812595622015-06-15T19:34:00.002-04:002015-06-15T19:52:04.983-04:00Internet Information - sometimes too much<br />
My bad. I know I said I was going to post often and I haven't. A few problems came up for mom and now things are settled. I'm giving mom this post. She'll probably go backwards in posting and finally get to BlogPaws.<br />
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The annual BlogPaws Conference is a fabulous opportunity to go to learning sessions on blogging, connects pet bloggers and gives us a chance to meet face-to-face. Then of course are the venders. We get chance to ask questions and get samples.<br />
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Games act as incentives to visit all the booths. There are prizes attached to the games and that brings out my competitiveness. I got every box stamped. And when Chloe pulled the cards for prizes, I won a gift card from <a href="http://www.chewy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Chewy.com</span></a>. What was even better, I order BJ's food and treats from there all the time.<br />
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If you've been getting my FaceBook posts <span style="color: #0b5394;">(</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BJPup25" target="_blank"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">My Facebook page</span></a><span style="color: #0b5394;">)</span>, I've been searching for a stroller for BJ. I researched for hours before BlogPaw , I asked people at BlogPaws, I researched since I got home. The wonderful thing about the Internet is that there is so much information. The terrible thing about the Internet is that there is so much information. Do you have any idea how may pet strollers are on the market? And, there are sites I've never heard of that have strollers.<br />
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I forgot, I needed the folded measurements to see if it would fit in my Smart car's tiny trunk. I don't think it will.<br />
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It took a lot of time and going back and forth looking at images. Also going back and forth for color. You would think I was choosing something permanent.) I finally ordered the Pet Gear, 3-wheel, Jogger, large air tires, in Forest Green. By now you may have guessed that I am slightly OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder).<br />
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Chewy had exactly what I wanted, a great price and free shipping. I've been ordering from Chewy for years and have always found this company to have an extensive product selection and, importantly, they are very reliable. I will get it within three days. Can't wait. If the weather cooperates we'll use it immediately.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer: </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></i><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">I was not compensated</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> for</span></i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> <i>providing opinions on services, websites, etc. </i></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><i>The views and opinions expressed on this blog are mine. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question.</i></span>BJ PUPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675694191317911766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772560946983759718.post-6015883658283802772015-06-03T16:59:00.000-04:002015-06-05T17:15:48.305-04:00BlogPaws Experience 2015I knew it was a while since I posted, I just didn't realize it was that long ago.<br />
BlogPaws inspired mom and she's back on track. I'm letting mom post this time because she didn't take me. It was the third year that she left me home. <br />
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It's not fair. There were about 70 dogs, cats, and other pets in Nashville and I was home with Taisha my dog sitter. I'm 15 1/2 and won't have too many more chances to go.<br />
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BP 2015 was in Nashville and the third conference. It was exciting to realize that I would meet new people and catch up with people from before. I made up my mind that this year I was going to push through my shyness and meet more people. What happened after posting and "corresponding" on Facebook I feel as though I really know them. It's a way of connecting with people I otherwise would never have met. <br />
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I had many more FB friends in the pet community this year and it was easier to begin to talk to them or the dogs and cats. I walked into the Sheraton I saw Carma Poodale, a beautiful white standard poodle that was a FB friend. Carma is so sweet and takes good care of her mommy. Bunny introduced me to an amazing group of her friends and I felt more comfortable being at BlogPaws. From then on I laughed and had fun with a new group of friends. <br />
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A funny thing to mention, but it was the first conference I've attended that I don't need a down coat. Hallelujah.</div>
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I'm late with this post because it took me two days to get home and one day to catch up on sleep. - another time.</div>
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<br />BJ PUPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675694191317911766noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772560946983759718.post-51119476195116733032014-05-30T23:43:00.000-04:002014-05-30T23:43:03.865-04:00Does Anyone Want a Ferret?Should New York lift its ban on having a ferret as a domestic pet?<br />
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New York, California, and Hawaii are the only states that ban having a ferret as a pet. They are related to weasels, minks, badgers, otters, and are considered docile.<br />
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The theory for banning ferrets is that they have a tendency to bite making it dangerous for it to be around children. <br />
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This of course makes little sense because the same could be said about dogs, cats, even parrots. Children need to be supervised around animals. They need to be taught to be respectful and not taunt animals.<br />
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If the ban should be lifted, vaccinations for rabies and distemper would be required as they are for dogs.BJ PUPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675694191317911766noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772560946983759718.post-12890191468935819972014-05-23T21:52:00.000-04:002014-05-23T21:52:08.059-04:00The Dangers of Retractable Leashes <br />
Many of us have written about the dangers of using a retractable leash for your dog. This afternoon, one danger with those leashes was directly responsible for injury.<br />
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Needless to say, BJ was yelping, struggling, and bleeding. He peed on the floor and pooped all over himself because he was so scared. I slipped on the wet floor trying to get to him. The owner finally was able to get her dog to release BJ, BJ was shaking and whining. He didn't even want to go out on his walk. He hurt and snapped at me when I tried to undo his collar. (My poor baby.)<br />
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He wasn't happy when I took (dragged) him into the bathroom. BJ does not like getting a bath, but there was no way he could go without one. He snapped again when I tried to put him the tub. (poor pup)<br />
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BJ PUPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675694191317911766noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772560946983759718.post-43332804527243198002014-04-20T14:26:00.001-04:002014-04-20T14:26:04.053-04:00Happy EasterHappy Easter to all those who celebrate it. In NYC it is sunny although a little cold and the Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue is in full swing.<br />
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BJ has always been fine when he is left alone. When I first got him, he slept in his crate and stayed the crate while I went to work I came home during lunch to walk him and then put him back in his crate. He never barked or whined. </div>
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When he was housebroken and I felt he wasn't going to destroy things, I let him roam in the bedroom and bought a baby gate to keep him out of the rest of the place. It was fine for two or three days and then one day I opened the front door, and who was right there to greet me - yes Houdini better known as BJ. He climbed over the gate. He was only about 8 months old so I didn't expect it. I put him back in the bedroom and then watched him climb out. A determined little terrier.<br />
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From then on he had the run of the apartment. It's an NYC apartment so we're dealing with about 800 sq. ft. He's now over 14 and all has been well. He was used to being alone all day with walk at around 1 or 2.<br />
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Now that I'm retired I'm home a lot and he has gotten very used to having me around. He is still good about not barking or whining.</div>
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Somehow he knows when I'm getting dressed to go out without him. Last night I was getting dressed to go to a seder and he was not pleased. In no uncertain terms he told me exactly what he thought. <br />
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He got his point across. I wish I could get him certified as a service dog.</div>
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In 2003, 31,701 pets were euthanized. In 2013 that number was reduced to 6,124.<br />
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That means that 25,577 pets were saved in the 10 year initiative. An 80% reduction. This was achieved by concerted effort to support spay/neuter programs for stray and feral communities. That of course reduces the number of strays. The other initiative was working with the AC&C (Animal Care & Control) to transfer cats and dogs to adoption shelters.<br />
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BJ PUPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675694191317911766noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772560946983759718.post-29693926863314596712014-03-25T17:45:00.000-04:002014-03-25T17:45:37.326-04:00Murdering LionsThis is the worst I've heard in a long time. I thought zoos were created to take care of animals and not murder them. The Danes don't think so. They have already murdered a healthy giraffe. Now they just murdered 4 healthy lions.<br />
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Don't visit Denmark nor buy products from that country.<br />
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPWNnoUQKzsBJ PUPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675694191317911766noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772560946983759718.post-57432511109518992762014-03-10T12:52:00.000-04:002014-03-10T12:54:30.196-04:00Two InterlopawsI've been off the grid for a while trying to get less gloomy and become more energetic. The continual snow storms are hard for me. I get cold even with my coat and I don't like the snow hitting my face. We also have to go on short walks because of the cold. <br />
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The first one we had, Oscar, was about 6 or so and he was calm and mellow so he wasn't bad to have around. He sat near mom but not on her lap and he didn't bother me and didn't try to eat out of my dish. (He had his own.)<br />
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Tristan was the opposite. He was a 2 1/2 year old mostly Scottish Terrier and was energized. He would nudge me to play. After he finished his food he would try to eat mine. He is cute, affectionate, and lovable. I was very happy he was at the adoption event and then went back to <a href="http://www.evessanctuary.org/Adoption.html">Eve's Sanctuary</a>.<br />
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BJ PUPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675694191317911766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772560946983759718.post-32541601614966907602014-02-21T20:21:00.003-05:002014-02-21T20:21:55.894-05:00BlogPaws Conference 2014The BlogPaws 2014 Conference is in Lake Las Vegas, May 8 - 10. Who's going?<br />
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I went last year and had a terrific time. It was exciting to meet bloggers I follow and in some cases the dogs and cats of the blogs. The "Paws" Fashion Show on the red carpet was an opportunity for you to show off your pet and marvel at the creativity of the fashions. <br />
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One the more serious side, there was a choice of so many workshops that it was difficult to choose the best ones for you. I had only been blogging for a year and the beginner's workshops in marketing, widening your viewer base, increasing followers, etc.<br />
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<br />BJ PUPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675694191317911766noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772560946983759718.post-64038374251790640802014-02-09T23:55:00.001-05:002014-02-09T23:55:14.229-05:00GOOD NEWS - Cockfighting Ring Busted<div style="text-align: left;">
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<br />BJ PUPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675694191317911766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772560946983759718.post-57766911663539380462014-02-02T19:47:00.000-05:002014-02-02T19:47:24.811-05:00Super Bowl on Black & White SundayBJ is unimpressed with the Super Bowl. He's either pestering me to pay attention to him or sleeping. <br />
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<br />BJ PUPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675694191317911766noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772560946983759718.post-29100035919193576372014-01-26T23:57:00.000-05:002014-01-26T23:57:27.772-05:00Black & White SundayMom's MAC is back. Apple was very quick to fix it and that made us happy. Now I can get bcck to blogging.<br />
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It was a cold Sunday and a little snowy. When I came in from my walk, I was cold and wet and was happy I had a thick, fluffy towel to snuggle under.<br />
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<br />BJ PUPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675694191317911766noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772560946983759718.post-22824847346308649522014-01-05T23:51:00.001-05:002014-01-05T23:51:16.945-05:00Black and White<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Christmas and New Years are over and most of<br />
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It's hard to see in black and white.<br />
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BJ PUPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675694191317911766noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772560946983759718.post-68810957154527618932014-01-03T14:44:00.000-05:002014-01-03T15:08:47.527-05:00New Blog HopI've just joined the Pinch, Punch blog hop. It sounds like fun. The idea is to post a picture of something you did during the month and leave a statement of what you are going to do the next month.<br />
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The hop was started by <a href="http://sumskersandearlskers13.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Earl's World</span></a>. Come visit him.<br />
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I'll be 14 on January 15th and I can't wait to see what mom has for me this year. Cookies, turkey, roast beef. The list could go on but I won't have room. The only age related change that I can feel is my muscles are tighter and hurt a little when I get up from a nap. I'm limping a bit. After I walk a bit I'm fine. Arthritis I guess.<br />
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My resolution is to post 4 to 5 times a week.BJ PUPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675694191317911766noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772560946983759718.post-75830991198790551902013-12-31T14:40:00.001-05:002014-01-01T23:21:22.635-05:00To Dog With Love Gift Exchange<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #050505; letter-spacing: 0px;">We're participating in the Pet Blogger's Gift Exchange, hosted by</span> <a href="http://www.somethingwagging.com/giving-the-best-gift-of-all-pet-bloggers-gift-exchange/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Something Wagging This Way Comes</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #050505;"> and</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> I S</span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.wantmorepuppies.com/2013/12/16/peeking-under-the-tree-at-the-pet-bloggers-gift-exchange/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">till Want More Puppies</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #050505;">.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #050505;"> </span>We were paired with another blogger, to get to know them, and share encouragement and compliments so that other bloggers could get to know them too. We were paired with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.todogwithlove.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">To Dog With Love</span></a>.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> It was fun to learn about Rocco and Cosmo.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The inspiration for To Dog with Love was Cosmo, a cute little black and white Havanese, who lost his life to cancer just a year ago. The blog was created by Diana Silver to share information and tips on pet related topics including: traveling with your pet, making your home pet friendly, and to talk about the “fluffier side of life.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Just four weeks before Cosmo left us, a Havanese pup named Rocco joined the family. Cosmo had just enough time to teach him the ropes of playing and all things dog. Diane travels lot and because as an adult Rocco will be about 13 pounds, a perfect weight to be able to join her in the cabin and a far better cry than being in cargo. Yuk! When not traveling he and Diane live in Atlanta, GA.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">To Dog With Love has now become a blog about Rocco and celebrating all pets. The blog offers useful pet-related information including tips for training, fitness, travel, and creating a pet-friendly home. And, product giveaways. Diane and @RoccoHavanese also support animal-related causes. In memory of Cosmo, who lost his battle with canine cancer at age 10, Diane and Rocco raise awareness for pet cancer and general pet welfare causes.</span></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Just in case you dress your pet in Halloween costumes, Rocco posed in a few to give you an idea of how they look. I loved this one:</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">One of the fun posts let’s us know the most popular pet names of the year. Roccos didn’t make the Top 10. Neither did BJ, his partner in the gift exchange. It doesn’t really matter. In fact, it makes our dogs unique.</span></span></div>
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BJ PUPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675694191317911766noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772560946983759718.post-50893496899460961082013-11-22T22:54:00.000-05:002013-11-22T22:54:41.442-05:00Yet Another Pet Food Recall<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Diamond Pet Foods is recalling it's dog food because salmonella was found in the food. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">The dog food in question was manufactured in the Gaston, S.C. plant. At least five people got sick from handling the food according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The theory was that they handled the dog food and then handled their own food.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">The brands being recalled are: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">Country Value, Diamond, Premium Edge, Professional, 4Health and Taste of the Wild brands. According to Diamond the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"> use "best before" dates are December 9, 2012 to April 7, 2013. They were distributed in eastern, southern, central and Midwest states, parts of Canada, but may appear in other states.</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnMdnVuxqVs7ZJzwilXOQZcEz_24ThAh2vlv_b8AsS-jubZMihQSLam-JHgFRPCpbg7UcEQkkt_0S0cuTQfocl4nrl_f77nX5idLqN5eOr2FbJojgcRWscc6gMsmswJJk5E4YDw6e7UE/s1600/diamond+dry+fd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnMdnVuxqVs7ZJzwilXOQZcEz_24ThAh2vlv_b8AsS-jubZMihQSLam-JHgFRPCpbg7UcEQkkt_0S0cuTQfocl4nrl_f77nX5idLqN5eOr2FbJojgcRWscc6gMsmswJJk5E4YDw6e7UE/s1600/diamond+dry+fd.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #202022;">Diamond Naturals (particularly the Lamb & Rice dry food, Chicken Soup for the Pets Lover's Soul Adult Light, and Diamond Puppy Formula were recalled </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #202022;">in April 2011 because sampling showed that some of their food tested positive for Salmonella.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></header><header style="color: #202022; display: block;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></header><header style="color: #202022; display: block; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Check your shelves. </span></header><header style="color: #202022; display: block; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></header><header style="color: #202022; display: block;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I had used Diamond Lamb and Rice Dry food and switched because of a loss of interest by.BJ </span></div>
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BJ PUPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675694191317911766noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7772560946983759718.post-37422426738030642202013-11-13T22:01:00.000-05:002013-11-13T22:01:35.522-05:00Pet Food Recall<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"></span><br />
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Teriyaki Chichen Treats has been recall due to possible salmonella contamination. The company recalled a number of varieties of chicken treats. The Bailey's Choice company expanded the recall to include Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Delaware, and Tennessee.</div>
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