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Monday, October 29, 2012

Nothing To Do

Rain, rain, and more rain. No walks. Just stuck inside listening to the rain. 
For the humans, an unexpected day at home instead of work. But for a dog -


Nothing. To. Do.
In fact the most exciting thing to happen today was a bath. Ouch.
Hurricanes are (if we are lucky) incredibly boring. Try telling a dog he's lucky to be bored. 
If a dog could roll his eyes, that would be the response.
No mischief, just rain and more rain.

Nothing To Do

Rain, rain, and more rain. No walks. Just stuck inside listening to the rain. 
For the humans, an unexpected day at home instead of work. But for a dog -


Nothing. To. Do.
In fact the most exciting thing to happen today was a bath. Ouch.
Hurricanes are (if we are lucky) incredibly boring. Try telling a dog he's lucky to be bored. 
If a dog could roll his eyes, that would be the response.
No mischief, just rain and more rain.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Be the Change - For Sea Animals

Marine plastics kill untold numbers of sea animals - turtles, seabirds, marine mammals - each year. One of the seemingly harmless yet common and disastrous articles we unwittingly place in the sea is balloons. They represent childhood innocence and the carefree days of spring and summer, but balloons are deadly. They can drift thousands of miles to settle on the ocean's surface, and they are basically indestructible.

Don't take my word for it - click here for more information. 


Luckily this one washed ashore before it was mistaken for a jellyfish by a sea turtle or dolphin.
Here's a March 2011 quote from SeaTurtle.org:

In 2009, marine biologists with Disney's Animal Programs in Melbourne Beach, Florida, discovered a green sea turtle that was having trouble digesting food. They found that a piece of plastic had lodged in the turtle's gastrointestinal tract. When biologists removed the obstruction, the turtle defecated 74 foreign objects in the subsequent month. Among the items documented were four types of latex balloons, five different types of string, nine different types of soft plastic, four different types of hard plastic, a piece of carpet-like material, and two tar balls to boot.
The list of items from this one turtle read like a catalog of a growing and deadly concern for virtually all marine animals-single-use plastics are having a lethal effect on animals living in the sea.
This photo is courtesy of Ocean Conservancy to a Longwood University article.


What can you do? If you visit a grocery store that gives away helium balloons to children, don't take one! Discourage friends from events where mass balloon releases are planned. Be aware that you will be part of a global movement to ban the release and indiscriminate sales of party balloons.  
For more ideas, visit the Ocean Conservancy website.

Thanks for caring. Please visit the other Blog for the Change websites.

Be the Change - For Sea Animals

Marine plastics kill untold numbers of sea animals - turtles, seabirds, marine mammals - each year. One of the seemingly harmless yet common and disastrous articles we unwittingly place in the sea is balloons. They represent childhood innocence and the carefree days of spring and summer, but balloons are deadly. They can drift thousands of miles to settle on the ocean's surface, and they are basically indestructible.

Don't take my word for it - click here for more information. 


Luckily this one washed ashore before it was mistaken for a jellyfish by a sea turtle or dolphin.
Here's a March 2011 quote from SeaTurtle.org:

In 2009, marine biologists with Disney's Animal Programs in Melbourne Beach, Florida, discovered a green sea turtle that was having trouble digesting food. They found that a piece of plastic had lodged in the turtle's gastrointestinal tract. When biologists removed the obstruction, the turtle defecated 74 foreign objects in the subsequent month. Among the items documented were four types of latex balloons, five different types of string, nine different types of soft plastic, four different types of hard plastic, a piece of carpet-like material, and two tar balls to boot.
The list of items from this one turtle read like a catalog of a growing and deadly concern for virtually all marine animals-single-use plastics are having a lethal effect on animals living in the sea.
This photo is courtesy of Ocean Conservancy to a Longwood University article.


What can you do? If you visit a grocery store that gives away helium balloons to children, don't take one! Discourage friends from events where mass balloon releases are planned. Be aware that you will be part of a global movement to ban the release and indiscriminate sales of party balloons.  
For more ideas, visit the Ocean Conservancy website.

Thanks for caring. Please visit the other Blog for the Change websites.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Life's a Day at the Beach - Seeing Beautiful

















Life is a day at the beach.
We're so fortunate one's within reach.
Soothing surf and sun's dazzle
heals my nerves that are frazzled,
from the week I've spent trying to teach. 




Our plan was to walk to the south,
but the agreement had just left our mouths,
when, though Toby was frisky,
surprise! equines proved risky - 
So our walk headed north 'stead of south.




Initially Toby was leashed.
Good manners should never be breached.
But - crisis averted!
The beach is deserted!
The pooch could go walking unleashed.



Horse poo and bird feathers entrance - 
Tobester-dog must do his JOY dance!
Digging for crabs!
Sticks up for grabs!
Holy cow! It just makes a dog prance!






 A Saturday spent at the shore
with my husband and dog I adore - 
well, can that be improved on?
To me it's perfection.
In this life, could one ask for more?



The End.




Life's a Day at the Beach - Seeing Beautiful

















Life is a day at the beach.
We're so fortunate one's within reach.
Soothing surf and sun's dazzle
heals my nerves that are frazzled,
from the week I've spent trying to teach. 




Our plan was to walk to the south,
but the agreement had just left our mouths,
when, though Toby was frisky,
surprise! equines proved risky - 
So our walk headed north 'stead of south.




Initially Toby was leashed.
Good manners should never be breached.
But - crisis averted!
The beach is deserted!
The pooch could go walking unleashed.



Horse poo and bird feathers entrance - 
Tobester-dog must do his JOY dance!
Digging for crabs!
Sticks up for grabs!
Holy cow! It just makes a dog prance!






 A Saturday spent at the shore
with my husband and dog I adore - 
well, can that be improved on?
To me it's perfection.
In this life, could one ask for more?



The End.




Sunday, October 7, 2012

Bark in the Park Puppy Trot


Today was the day of the Puppy Trot. The weather was chilly and overcast, a complete change from yesterday's sunshine and warmth. Rain was in the forecast, but hadn't started yet, so Toby and I drove over to City Park to meet the other Welcome Waggers.  
Toby wore his TDI bandana and I put my Welcome Wagger T-shirt on over a sweater.
Joining the crowd heading into the park.

We found Nancy and Elaine, the volunteer coordinators for the hospital,  at the registration table. I picked up my race number and a green Bark in the Park bandana for Toby. Nancy was walking with her daughter's dog, Bagel.


Registering for the Puppy Trot.

Elaine and Nancy with Bagel
 As we waited for our event to begin, we chatted with other Welcome Waggers as one by one they arrived and registered. It was also fun to watch the crowd of dogs and owners milling around. 
People-and-dog-watching!

Sam is a therapy dog who lives on our street!
This was my favorite of the costumed puppies.

Bagel looks ready to start trottin'
 Elaine said she had to leave her dog at home because he would misbehave. After a bit her "loaner" arrived - an adorable bulldog named Gypsy.

Gypsy was given a pink bandana to wear.
 Finally it was time to approach the start line. After the 5K racers started their run, our "pack" strolled onto the track. Toby was really excited and energized to be out walking with so many other dogs!
Let's get started!

Welcome Waggers on the track.

Therapy dogs come in all breeds and sizes.

A convenient water stop - too bad none of us thought to bring a bowl...

The dogs managed to get a drink anyway!
We had a great time! Just as we crossed the finish line, the raindrops started to fall. Unfortunately it started pouring soon after. As a result, we didn't get to stay for the agility demonstration or visit the vendor booths. It seems like such a shame for the celebration to be rained out like that. Hopefully though the Humane Society benefited greatly from the successful 5K and Puppy Trot. Looking forward to doing it all again next year!

Bark in the Park Puppy Trot


Today was the day of the Puppy Trot. The weather was chilly and overcast, a complete change from yesterday's sunshine and warmth. Rain was in the forecast, but hadn't started yet, so Toby and I drove over to City Park to meet the other Welcome Waggers.  
Toby wore his TDI bandana and I put my Welcome Wagger T-shirt on over a sweater.
Joining the crowd heading into the park.

We found Nancy and Elaine, the volunteer coordinators for the hospital,  at the registration table. I picked up my race number and a green Bark in the Park bandana for Toby. Nancy was walking with her daughter's dog, Bagel.


Registering for the Puppy Trot.

Elaine and Nancy with Bagel
 As we waited for our event to begin, we chatted with other Welcome Waggers as one by one they arrived and registered. It was also fun to watch the crowd of dogs and owners milling around. 
People-and-dog-watching!

Sam is a therapy dog who lives on our street!
This was my favorite of the costumed puppies.

Bagel looks ready to start trottin'
 Elaine said she had to leave her dog at home because he would misbehave. After a bit her "loaner" arrived - an adorable bulldog named Gypsy.

Gypsy was given a pink bandana to wear.
 Finally it was time to approach the start line. After the 5K racers started their run, our "pack" strolled onto the track. Toby was really excited and energized to be out walking with so many other dogs!
Let's get started!

Welcome Waggers on the track.

Therapy dogs come in all breeds and sizes.

A convenient water stop - too bad none of us thought to bring a bowl...

The dogs managed to get a drink anyway!
We had a great time! Just as we crossed the finish line, the raindrops started to fall. Unfortunately it started pouring soon after. As a result, we didn't get to stay for the agility demonstration or visit the vendor booths. It seems like such a shame for the celebration to be rained out like that. Hopefully though the Humane Society benefited greatly from the successful 5K and Puppy Trot. Looking forward to doing it all again next year!
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