Thoughts from the Bark Side

Welcome Shelby

Susan — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:56:29 +0000

We just didn’t think another dog could ever fill the void in our hearts that was made when Shilo passed away. I think we have bigger hearts than we can know. We can never fill the holes made by those that have passed on, those of the human or animal variety. We just find [...]

Station Fire-Part II

Susan — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:14:51 +0000

Hi, First, to get an idea the size and scope of the Station Fire, CLICK HERE. It is an incredible photo essay of the fire. (Thanks Sharon for sending me the link!) I attended another CERT call-out Thursday which was 6 pm to midnight. This one was much more manageable, especially with the sun [...]

Station Fire in Los Angeles-Thanks to firefighters!

Susan — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:05:42 +0000

Hello, Yesterday I attended my first emergency “call-out” as a certified CERT member. The instructions were to go to the “Station Fire” base camp and to assist however we could in the efforts to fight this rampaging blaze. CERT does not fight the blaze, we are, let’s say, the caulk in any [...]

A Tribute to Shilo

Susan — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:52:09 +0000

Hi all, Yes, we haven’t written for a while. Our lovely Shilo passed away yesterday. We are heartbroken as you can imagine. I really don’t have any words, but will let my wonderful husband say it all with his “Tribute to Shilo.” SHILO November 15, 1997 ~ August 10, 2009 AKA “Buddy”, “Shi-Shi”, “Shi”, “Sir Barkley”, “Hoover” and [...]

Keep the Pooch Safe This 4th of July

Susan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:26:42 +0000

Hi all, The top part is from Susan and the bottom part is from Shilo! Independence Day is not a fun time for Shilo, he hates fireworks-the noise scares the bejabbers out of him. Unfortunately, though it is illegal in Los Angeles County where we live, our neighbors break the law and set off fireworks and [...]

An Airline for Pets

Susan — Sun, 24 May 2009 22:16:16 +0000

Hi all, With the troubled airline industry, you would think that a new, very niche airline would be a hard thing to get off the ground, (pun intended.) But here is Pet Airway with flights from Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Baltimore/Washington D.C., and New Jersey/New York/Tri State Area. Their first flight is due July 14th, [...]

A Trip to Victoria’s Secret

Susan — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:53:55 +0000

Hello all, Susan here (obviously because Shilo doesn’t need Victoria’s Secret since he’s a MALE!) A few years ago, I had a most strange experience at a Victoria’s Secret, so I wrote the following letter. Just thought you might appreciate my encounter… Victoria’s Secret Client Services P.O. Box 16586 Columbus, Ohio 43216 To Whom It May Concern: On [...]

Poisons for Dogs-a reminder

Susan — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:42:17 +0000

Hi all, While Shilo is out keeping the Easter bunny company, he wants me to remind you of the foods that are quite toxic and poisonous to dogs. Please keep your sweet doggie away from: Chocolate Onions Grapes Raisins Yeast dough Alcohol Tobacco Marijuana Moldy or spoiled food Wild mushrooms Large amounts of raw fish Potato, rhubarb or tomato leaves Large amounts of raw liver Large numbers of macadamia [...]

Dangerous Pet Shampoos

Susan — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:24:37 +0000

Hi all, Susan here, I was watching the news when they did a segment on pyrethrin and pyrethroid pesticides in flea and tick shampoo. These substances are the same thing that is in Raid. They have had many seriously sick dogs and cats, and thousands of pet deaths due to owners using these [...]

New website for emergency info

Susan — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:21:44 +0000

Hi all, Went to a seminar given for the Los Angeles Fire Department for MCI-Mass Casualty Incident training yesterday. We CERT’s (Community Emergency Response Team-see previous blog) were invited to attend (and be “victims” if needed). You no doubt heard of that horrific train crash that killed 25 people in Chatsworth. Some of the firemen had [...]