"Checkmate."
Pic from: http://www.coolfunnyanimals.com/funny-animal-pictures/dog_playing_chess.html
Dogs and Kids: Summer Bonding Time
4 years ago
Monday, April 30, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Extreme K9s 101!
Today's Extreme K9s are the dogs on the Titanic!
"Yes, when the luxury liner ship, Titanic sank April 14, there were dogs on the Titanic. The Titanic had excellent kennel facilities. Even a dog show had been planed for Monday April 15th. There were 10 dogs that boarded the Titanic but only 3 survived. Two small dogs were saved with their owners in the life boats. The third dog became a famous hero. The dog was a large Newfoundland dog owned by the ships first officer and his name was Rigel. The following is a story that was published in the New York Herald on April 21, 1912.
Not the least among the heroes of the Titanic was Rigel, a big black Newfoundland dog, belonging to the first officer, who went down with his ship, But for Rigel the fourth boat picked up might have been run down by the Carpathia. For three hours he swam in the icy water where the Titanic went down, evidently looking for his master, and was instrumental in guiding the boatload of survivors to the gangway of the Carpathia.
Jonas Briggs, a seaman aboard the Carpathia now has Rigel and told the story of the dog's heroism. The Carpathia was moving slowly about, looking for boats, rafts and anything which might be afloat. Exhausted with their efforts, weak from lack of food and exposure to the cutting wind, and terror stricken, the men and women in the fourth boat had drifted under the Carpathia's starboard bow. They were dangerously close to the steamship, but too weak to shout a warning loud enough to reach the bridge.
The boat might not have been seen were in not for the sharp barking of Rigel, who was swimming ahead of the craft, and valiantly announcing his position. His barks attracted the attention of Captain Rostron and he went to the starboard end of the bridge to see where they came from and saw the boat. He immediately ordered the engines stopped and the boat came alongside the starboard gangway..
Care was taken to take Rigel aboard, but he appeared little affected by his long trip through the ice cold water. He stood by the raft and barked until Captain Rostron called Briggs and had him take the dog below."
Article and pic from: http://www.things4yourdog.com/amazing-dog-stories
Bark out the Facts!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Bone Appetit!
Today's awesome recipe is Frozen Peanut Butter Yogurt Treats!
"Ingredients:
1-32oz. container of vanilla yogurt
1 cup of peanut butter
Directions:
1. Put the paenut butter in a microwave safe dish and microwave until melted.
2. Mix the yogurt and the melted peanut butter in a bowl.
3. Pour mixture into cupcake papers and freeze."
Recipe from: http://www.bullwrinkle.com/Assets/Recipes/Frozen%20Peanut%20Butter%20Yogurt%20Treats.htm
Pic from: http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/612416-Frozen-Peanut-Butter-Yogurt-Treats
Monday, April 23, 2012
Crazy Dawgs!
A twist on opposite day...
Pic from: http://picturebugs.blogspot.com/2011/02/jokes-make-you-laugh-on-crazy-dogs.html
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Extreme K9s 101!
Today's extreme K9 is Selvakumar!
"Sangeeta, a mother of three boys, looks down on her eldest son, Dinakaran, seated, and the dog that saved his life, Selvakumar.
"Run away!" the husband screamed from a rooftop after he spotted the colossal waves.
His wife Sangeeta grabbed her two youngest sons and hoped that the third and oldest - 7-year-old Dinakaran - would outrun the tsunami churning toward her home.
But Dinakaran didn't follow. He headed for the safest place he knew, the small family hut just 40 metres from the seashore.
Sangeeta thought she would never see him again. But he was saved by the family dog.
While water lapped at Sangeeta's heels as she rushed up a hill, the scruffy dog named Selvakumar ducked into the hut after Dinakaran.
Nipping and nudging, he did everything in his canine power to get the boy up the hill.
Sangeeta, who like many south Indians only uses one name, had no idea of the drama unfolding below.
Once she had crossed the main road to safety she collapsed into tears, screaming over the loss of her eldest son.
"I had heard from others that the wall of my house had collapsed, I felt sure that my child had died," said the 24-year-old mother.
Selvakumar looks pretty much like every other dog in the village. He hardly ever barks and lets the three boys climb all over him and pull his tail without protest. At night, he joins the rest of the family and sleeps among them, no matter how may times they throw him out.
Most days, the dog escorts Dinakaran to and from school, spending the rest of the day playing with the other two boys, or begging for food.
Sangeeta's brother-in-law gave her the puppy, following the birth of her second son. When the brother-in-law died in an accident two years ago, they changed the dog's name to his.
Sangeeta's family had always lived along the coast, just north of Pondicherry, a former French colony.
The morning of December 26 began like most others, with sunny skies and a cool breeze.
Sangeeta's husband, R Ramakrishnan, had just returned from his early morning fishing with a boat full of fish.
From their home, the view of the ocean was obstructed by a two-storey community centre. So when they heard a strange noise coming from the sea, Sangeeta's husband went to investigate.
When Ramakrishnan saw the waves, he ran to the roof of the centre and shouted down to Sangeeta to flee. That's when she made her agonising choice.
"He is somewhat older than the other two. I knew he would be able to run, so I grabbed the other two," Sangeeta explained.
Dinakaran credits the dog with saving his life.
"That dog grabbed me by the collar of my shirt," the boy said. "He dragged me out."
Sangeeta said she believes some special spirit, perhaps her brother-in-law's, resides in the dog."
Article and pic from: http://www.stevequayle.com/News.alert/05_Cosmic/050104.tsun.dog.boy.html
Bark out the Facts!
Today's awesome fact is...
"The oldest dog on record, a Queensland “Heeler” named Bluey, was 29 years, 5 months old."
Fact from: http://www.animalsneedhelp.com/2008/04/20/102-interesting-facts-about-dogs/
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Bone Appetit!
Today's awesome recipe is Beefy Doggie Cookies!
"Ingredients:
Two 6-once jars of beef-and-vegetable baby food
1 cup of wheat germ
2 cups of nonfat dry milk
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl with a fork. Drop by small spoonfuls onto a greased pan. You can flatten slightly or you can cut into fun shapes such as bones, paws, ect. Bake for 12-15 minutes until slightly brown at the edges. Let cool. Store in fridge for up to one week. Give to your pooch and let them enjoy!
Recipe from: http://www.bullwrinkle.com/Assets/Recipes/Beefy%20Doggie%20Cookies.htm
Pic from: http://www.bostondoglover.com/dog-care/easy-homemade-dog-cookie-biscuit-recipes
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Bark out the Facts!
Monday, April 9, 2012
Bone Appetit!
Today's awesome recipe is Veggie Bones!
"Ingredients:
3 cups minced parsley
1/4 cup carrots, chopped very fine
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons bran
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 to 1 cup of water
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, rack on middle level. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
Stir together parsley, carrots, cheese, and oil. combine all the dry ingredients and add to veggies. Gradually add 1/2 cup of water, mixing well. Make a moist but not wet dough. If needed, add a little more water. Knead for one minute.
roll dough out to 1/2 inch thickness. Using cookie cutter or a glass, cut out the shapes and transfer them to the baking sheet. Gather the scraps and reroll and cut.
Bake for 20-30 minutes until biscuits have browned and hardened slightly. (They will harden more as they cool.) Speed cooling by placing them on wire racks. Store in airtight tin."
Recipe and pic from: http://fancynapkin.blogspot.com/2011/05/homemade-dog-treats.html
Crazy Dawgs!
"Would you step on it, please! I am going to be late for work. But, I must say, these seats are plush, comfortable, and a little bit… FURRY! Wherever did you find them?”
Pic and quote from: http://critteristic.com/dogs-and-puppies/driver-i-dont-have-all-day/
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Extreme K9s 101!
Today's amazing dog is Gander the Newfoundland!
"In 1940, Gander was the family pet of Rod Hayden, a resident of the town of Gander in Newfoundland. The dog's name at that time was Pal. He was well known in the town, but often mistaken as a bear by pilots landing at the airport. This gentle giant was loved by the neighbourhood children who used him to tow their sleds during winter. One day, while greeting a group of children, Pal's paw accidentally scratched the face of a six year old. Concerned that the dog might have to be "put down", Mr. Hayden gave Pal to the 1 st Battalion of the Royal Rifles of Canada as a mascot. His new owners called him Gander, after the military base they were responsible for protecting during the war.
Gander and the Royal Rifles were sent to Hong Kong Island in 1941 where they joined other Commonwealth troops to defend the island against attacks by the Japanese. During the Battle of the Lye Mun, Gander displayed great bravery protecting his "newfound" friends. When the Japanese landed near the Canadian section of the beach, Gander greeted the enemy with threatening barks and attempts at biting their legs. On another occasion as Japanese troops were nearing a group of wounded Canadian soldiers, Gander surprised the enemy by charging them. For some reason, the Japanese were unwilling to shoot the dog. Instead, they changed their route and the lives of the wounded soldiers were saved.
Gander showed his greatest and last act of bravery and loyalty during another Japanese attack. During the battle, an enemy grenade landed near a group of Canadian soldiers. Probably out of concern for his friends, Gander grabbed the grenade in his mouth and carried it to where it would do no harm. Unfortunately, the grenade exploded in Gander's mouth, killing him instantly. He had given his life saving the lives of the Canadian soldiers.
The story of Gander's bravery, once well-known and told many times by residents of his h town, was almost forgotten. In a conversation between Mrs. Eileen Elms, who knew the dog as Pal and whose sister had been scratched by the dog, and local historian Mr. Frank Tibbo, Gander's act of bravery was mentioned. Through their efforts, Gander's story was revived and his act of bravery recognized.
Gander, the Newfoundland dog, was posthumously awarded the prestigious Dickin Medal, equivalent to the Victoria Cross given to soldiers of the British Commonwealth for their acts of bravery. Gander was awarded the medal in August, 2000 at a Hong Kong Veterans of Canada reunion in Fredericton, New Brunswick."
Pics and article from: http://www.things4yourdog.com/amazing-dog-stories
Bark out the Facts!
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Bone Appetit!
Today's awesome dog recipe is Apple Cinnamon Drops!
"Ingredients:
1 large apple
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup of water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup oatmeal
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/8 cup whole wheat flour
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 ° F (180 ° C).
Core, slice and mince the apple (use a food processor if you have one). In a large bowl, combine the minced apple bits, honey, water, cinnamon, and oatmeal. Gradually blend in the wheat flour, adding enough to form a stiff dough.
In a small bowl, add 1/8 cup wheat flour. Spoon the dough by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches (5cm) apart. Using the bottom of a glass dipped in the wheat flour (to prevent sticking), flatten each spoonful of dough into a circle. Adjust the size of the drops based on how big a treat you like to feed your dog.
Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and flip each cookie to brown evenly on both sides. Reduce oven temperature to 325 ° F (180 °C). Return to oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Let cool overnight.
Makes about 3 dozen crunchy cookies, depending on how big you make them."
Recipe from: http://www.bullwrinkle.com/Assets/Recipes/Apple%20Cinnamon%20Drops.htm
Pic from: http://fancynapkin.blogspot.com/2011/05/homemade-dog-treats.html
Sunday, April 1, 2012
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