Sometimes we all need a little reminder though to JUST DO IT!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Snuffy meets Stinky
Yesterday morning, I went outside early to feed everyone. As soon as I walked out the front door, I smelled it. A skunk. We've had a few around here in the past and usually as long as we leave them alone, they eventually go find somewhere else to live. As I walked out to the horses, it seemed like the smell was following me. And that is when I turned around and saw Snuffy. Following me. Yep, he'd apparently had a run in with Mr. Skunk. And lost.
So, I jumped online and found a recipe for removing skunk odor from dogs that haven't yet learned that skunks are not to be messed with. A simple concoction of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and dish soap.
So, I jumped online and found a recipe for removing skunk odor from dogs that haven't yet learned that skunks are not to be messed with. A simple concoction of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and dish soap.
And guess what? IT ACTUALLY WORKED!
Snuffy was very contrite. "Sorry mom, I just couldn't help myself." Poor guy.
If you ever need the recipe (which I really hope you don't), you can find it here. There are a few warnings that come along with this (such as don't put the mixture in a spray bottle for fear of it exploding). Just little stuff like that. So, PLEASE heed the warnings! I don't want to be responsible for making a bad situation worse. :)
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Isn't this the way it goes?
You go to the store, spend a small fortune buying all kinds of silly toys for your kitty... the squeaky, stringy, crinkly, and scratchy ones, furry little mice, bells with balls and strings and all sorts of other things hanging out of them and they prefer:
A discarded paper towel roll and an old holey sock! And they act like it is the most amazing toy they've ever seen! Geez.
Life is good for Rosie Kitty.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Rottie Angel
An Angel holding my Rottie Angel. How perfect!
I found this beautiful watercolor the other day by artist, Cindi Lynch. I was searching on Etsy for rottweiler themed items, not really sure what I was looking for exactly, I guess just looking for something to make myself feel better. This artist also paints other dog breeds, as well as horses and cats. You can find more of her work on her website.
And yes, this sweet painting does make me feel better. :)
And yes, this sweet painting does make me feel better. :)
Monday, June 21, 2010
Angel
It's taken me a week to be able to write this post. A week ago today we lost our sweet rottie, Angel. She was 11 and 1/2 years old and had been with me for 11 of those years.
Her passing has left a huge hole in our daily lives. She would wake up with us every morning and head out to check on "her" horses and goats. She would walk along the fence making sure everyone was accounted for. Then she'd find a nice shady spot to lie down and keep an eye on everyone.
All of our animals are special in their own way and losing any of them breaks my heart, but losing this girl so suddenly really hurt me. I wasn't ready to say good-bye to her.
I still almost cannot believe she is gone. I find myself looking for her everywhere and expect to see her in all of her favorite places.
Angel was a great ambassador for her breed which too often is portrayed in a negative light. Everyone who met her loved her.
And she loved her bunnies and would even let them push her around and move her out of their way. They had an understanding and lived peacefully together in our house.
The reality of loving and sharing your life with animals is that they will leave you too soon and always before you are ready to say good-bye. And it hurts like hell and you will grieve and always miss them.
But you will treasure the many happy memories you have of them and be thankful you had them in your life, even for what seems like too short of a time...
Thanks for the memories Angel. 'Till we meet again.
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