The Savior and the Saved - The Story of Elena and Sadie

 

This story came in from one of my very special customers. Her story touched me, so I will share it with all of you :)

Sadie right after being rescued

Elena found little Sadie, a lost and scared puppy, sniffing a car exhaust and didn't hesistate to take her in, even at 7 months pregnant. Soon after, she lost her baby to a miscarriage, but found that with the help of Sadie, she was able to stay sane. 

Sadie two months after being rescued

 The puppy became her daughter, of sorts, as anyone can relate to if they have their own pets. Although Sadie had separation anxiety at first, it did not take long for her to realize that Elena & her family would never leave her stranded again. At first, the part Chinese Crested, Mini Poodle, Pebroke Welsh Corgi mix did not eat treats, play, or obey to commands. These days, the super smart Sadie can not go too long without getting a special treat, or else, she might end up throwing her toy at you! She has never been healthier, and cuter, especially after visting the groomers just the other week. 

Sadie after going to the groomers 

 

Sadie might have been the one who needed to be saved, but she has proved to become a phenomenal help to Elena and her family in light of such a tragic event. 

Thank you, Elena for sharing such a personal and beautiful story to show just how powerful the bond between human and animal can be. 

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Biters

As my little dog is growing up, she is starting to take on new habits. More barking, more whining when we eat infront of her, and more biting. She doesn't "bite" down, she simply puts her teeth around your skin and presses lightly. Considering I play with her a lot, there are times when I worry she might go all the way and tear off my whole face. Thankfully, I think she loves me way to much to even consider that. But, as in anything, there are exceptions, and some dogs really do bite. Whether an accident or a defense mechanism, when dogs bite, they are automatically labeled as dangerous. 

To reduce the chances of your dog biting someone

• Spay and Neuter them. Why? This will eliminate the desire for them to fight with other dogs. 
• Introduce your dog to different types of people so that they will become accustomed to these situations
• Train the dog with your family so that everyone knows how to control him when needed. When training, teach your dog what they can run after, chase, and set limits for what is and what isn't right. 
• Know your dog. If your dog is one to become nervous around groups of people, don't take him to crowded areas. Spend time with them. Dogs who are left in a backyard are more likely to become dangerous in comparison to dogs that are with people often.

To reduce your chance of getting bitten by a dog

Respect It. Dogs are like humans, they don't like strangers that much. At least not without first seeing and smelling you. Don't try to mess with it while it's eating, chewing on a toy, or feeding puppies. Know body language signs. A dog who is angry will have or be:

tensed body

stiff tail

pulled back head and/or ears

furrowed brow

eyes rolled so the whites are visible

flicking tongue

intense stare

backing away

When you feel like you might get attacked, do not run and scream; the dog will chase you. Try to not make eye contact and wait calmly. The dog will lose interest in you and then you can slowly walk away. If that doesn't work, grab something that the dog can bite onto, like a jacket or a skateboard. 

I remember as a child, I was terrified of dogs, and while I rode my bike, there always happened to be a dog on the loose that would chase after me. I thought it wanted to bite me, but it probably just wanted to chase something. I wish I would've known then to just stop and calm down! Would've saved me a ton of anxiety. 

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Courtesy of the Humane Society

Therapy Dog Saves Little Girl's Life

A young girl overcame a rare autoimmune disease thanks to the help of a therapy dog program at a Minnesota children’s hospital.

Ally Gillen was just like any normal 10-year old until one day in 2008 when she began to have trouble walking. Almost overnight, Ally’s condition deteriorated and got to the point where she had trouble making simple movements. Doctors ran tests and she was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM), an extremely rare autoimmune connective tissue disease that affects one in a million children.

Upon receiving her diagnosis, Ally was checked into Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota, where she spent the next seven weeks. Ally’s mother, Heather Gillen, says that her daughter was in so much pain that she could barely lift her head up from the hospital bed. “When the occupational therapists would come into her room to get her to move, she would cry because it hurt so much. I wanted to yell ‘don’t touch my daughter.’”

During the course of her treatment, an occupational therapist brought a therapy dog in to visit Ally. After spending Thanksgiving, Christmas, and her birthday in the hospital, Ally missed her own dog, Angel, and was excited to spend some time with the therapy dog. “The occupational therapist would place a dog on my shoulder so I could pet him. Then she would move the dog to my other shoulder or other part of my body. I would reach down and pet the dog,” explains Ally.

Over the course of the next few weeks, Ally engaged in a variety of rehabilitation exercises which involved therapy dogs. She moved her arms around to pet the dogs and redeveloped her fine motor skills by dressing them up costumes and taking them for walks in her wheelchair. A small dog bearing a tic-tac-toe board game on its back kept Ally challenged, as she had to get on the floor and move the pieces of the board game around in order to play.

Forty-nine days after the therapy dogs began visiting, Ally was able to move out of a hospital bed and into a wheelchair. She resumed her therapy with Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota on an outpatient basis, where she continued to work with the dogs. Now at twelve years old, Ally has decided that she wants to become an occupational therapist and work with therapy dogs down the line. She enrolled her seven-year-old dog, Angel, in the Delta Therapy Dog Certification program, which she completed alongside her mother. Ally and Angel visit Children’s once a week and bring joy to many of the hospital’s patients.

Ally attributes working with the pet therapy program to saving her life. “Dogs are a big part of my life and always will be. Now that all of this has happened, I’m going to get a degree in OT when I’m older. And I will train a few dogs to be therapy dogs.”

source : Nicole Pajer

Laboring Dogs: Celebrating Dogs Who Work Like Dogs

My best friend, Fran, sent me the article today. I found it really interesting and I would like to share with everyone.


In honor of Labor Day 2012, we would like to honor the all the amazing, hard-workin,' working dogs who have been keeping pooch productivity at maximum levels!

1) Bed Bug Super Sniffers - These super sniffers inspect hotels, college dorms and office buildings, suburban and luxury homes and apartments for bedbugs. These uber-sniffers and their canine cohorts are graduates of a bonafide Bed Bug Scent Training Academy and can inspect a room for pests in minutes, whereas lesser mammals like human beings need hours to conduct a visual inspection.

2) Special Ops War Dogs: These specially trained furry soldiers are trained to attack anyone carrying a weapon and have become apivotal part of special operations as they crawl unnoticed into tunnels or 6a00d8341bf67c53ef014e883ff212970d-400wi rooms to hunt for enemy combatants. The cameras on their heads beam live TV pictures back to the troops, providing them with critical information and warning of ambushes. The military has trained these amazing dogs, just like the Seals, to be dropped via helicopter into hostile territory from 25,000 feet in the air.

3) Border Patrol Beagle Brigade- Did you know that none other than the diminutive Beagle is responsible for keeping our borders secure? While known to be slightly stubborn and prone to howling, Beagles are actually some of the most valued members of the Department of Homeland Security Detector Dogs division, where these adorable hounds patrol the nation's airports to keep our food sources safe by sniffing out meat, fruit and vegetables banned in the U.S.

4) Search & Rescue Dogs and The National Search Dog Foundation - National Disaster Search Dog Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that aids in disaster response in America by recruiting rescued dogs and partnering them with firefighters and other first responders to find people buried alive in the wreckage of disasters. This wonderful program is provided at no cost to fire departments and ensures lifetime care for every dog in the program: once rescued, these dogs never need to be rescued again.

5) Therapy Dogs - Pet therapy dogs bring the unconditional love and tactile benefits of animals to people in facilities such as abused children's shelters, hospitals, psychiatric facilities, and senior centers. Animals often bring out the best in people and can calm hyperactive children or stimulate movement and interaction in those with physical disabilities. Check out Mackenzie, a registered pet therapy dog who spends his time in a hospital in New York City cheering up kids!

Source : animal planet

Hello My Name is Tag for Pets

"Hello my name is" stickers, first introduced by Avery in the 1960s, became hugely popular. ID4Pet presents a dizzying array of “Hello My Name Is” pet ID Tag Collection with different shape, vibrant color, fun and functional.

Many language to choose from

Unique Heart Shaped tag

Circle Shaped Tag

Metal tag

Perfect for luggage tag or carrier tag

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My Pet, My Valentine

Valentine's day is around the corner. Lots of dog owners think dogs are their Valentine. Let's take a moment to reflect on why they’re so crazy about the furry friends :)

1. My dog joyously greets me every time I come home.

2. My dog is always in the mood to cuddle.

3. My dog enjoys long walks on the beach.

4. My dog never complains about my cooking.
5. My dog helps me clean up spills in the kitchen.

6. My dog keeps me warm at night and never steals the covers.

Isn't your pet your Valentine? If you dont have a pet yet, adopt today. Visit your local animal shelter.

Miracle Dog: Daniel the Beagle Up for Adoption after Surviving Gas Chamber

It's a happy ending that wasn't supposed to happen for a big eared, doe-eyed beagle.

Now, the dog that was found as a stray in Alabama and defied death, is searching for a new home.

Three weeks ago, the beagle was euthanized along with 18 other dogs at an overcrowded animal shelter in Florence, Ala., on Oct. 3.

But to the shock of everyone he somehow survived.

When the animal control officer in charge of the operation returned to the locked chamber he found the dog waiting at the door, wagging its tail. The other dogs were dead.

His amazing survival has attracted several charitable groups to come to his aid to make sure he isn't sent back into the gas chamber. He found a temporary home in Tennessee with Karen Rudolph, who runs Schnauzer Savers Rescue of West Tennessee with her husband Michael.

Rudolph dubbed him Daniel, inspired by the biblical story of Daniel, who walked out of a lion's den unscathed. Eleventh Hour Rescue, which brought Daniel to New Jersey with the help of Pilots and Paws, gave the dog the last name "Milagro," meaning miracle in Spanish.

When Rudolph took Daniel Milagro to see her veterinarian, he received a clean bill of health.

"Amazingly, not only did he survive the gas chamber which is very rare … he was not sick," Rudolph said. "It was almost as though angels pulled him out of there and he didn't even breathe the gas."

At 20 pounds, Daniel is underweight and his immune system is slightly compromised, but otherwise he is in good health, Eleventh Hour Rescue president Linda Schiller said. Schiller's group is trying to find a home for Daniel.

The beagle is now staying with Eleventh Hour volunteer Jill Pavlik until the organization finds an appropriate home for him.

She's his new foster mom while they search for the perfect home.

"He's very fun loving , he's very sweet," said Pavlik.

Schiller isn't worried about finding a new home for Daniel, who is highly adoptable due to his celebrity status. In fact, just an hour after the Star Ledger newspaper first covered the story, Schiller had received over 200 emails from readers interested in Daniel, and the attention hasn't slowed down since.

But she hopes at least some of the applicants will be interested in adopting other dogs.

"We have dogs that are just as wonderful as him that were on death row, but didn't walk out of a gas chamber," Schiller said. "They're happy and they're wagging their tales and ready to be adopted."

Other Miracle Dogs

Daniel isn't the first pup to be called a miracle dog.

Back in March, a little puppy from Oklahoma came back to life after being put down not once, but twice.

After becoming a Facebook phenomenon, Wall-E made it to New York and "Good Morning America."

He has since been adopted by a family in Pennsylvania.

Adopt a pet today. Get him/her a good ID Tag. A good ID Tag with up to date info is a vital safety net for keeping you and your companion together. ... In the event if your pet is ever separated with you, an identification tag is his safe ticket home.

Adopt a Pet

By adopting instead of buying a pet, you can be certain you aren't supporting cruel puppy mills with your money. Puppy mills will continue to operate until people stop purchasing their dogs. Instead of buying a dog, visit your local shelter where you will likely to find dozens of healthy, well-socialized puppies and adult dogs—including purebreds—just waiting for that special home—yours.

Here is a pet adopting story I would like to share with you :

In October 2002, when I finally decided that I wanted a special friend with whom to share my time, I visited the SPCA of Luzerne County. I figured if I was going to get a pet, I should adopt from a rescue. I walked around the shelter and found some absolutely lovable animals, but none really struck me. When I was about to leave, I walked past a cage with a toy in it. I was shocked when this little furry toy lifted his head!

Needless to say, it was love at first sight—I took him home with me that day. Buster Brown was his new name, and he was more than a companion—he became my puppy "boy." He had his own room—his kennel—and when he went into it, he would pretend you could not see him. I would call him and he would just smile and stay put.

Over the years, Buster was a constant presence by my side and would shower me with love and kisses. When I was sick, he would be my nurse and lie next to me in bed. To check on me to make sure I was okay, he would hit me in the face with his paw. When I eventually opened my eyes, Buster would kiss me and lie back down again.

Adopt a pet today. Get him/her a good ID Tag. A good ID Tag with up to date info is a vital safety net for keeping you and your companion together. ... If your pet gets lost, an identification tag can help bring him home.

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Falling in love is like owning a dog

"Falling in love is like owning a dog" by Taylor Mali


First of all, it's a big responsibility,
especially in a city like New York.
So think long and hard before deciding on love.
On the other hand, love gives you a sense of security:
when you're walking down the street late at night
and you have a leash on love
ain't no one going to mess with you.
Because crooks and muggers think love is unpredictable.
Who knows what love could do in its own defense?


On cold winter nights, love is warm.
It lies between you and lives and breathes
and makes funny noises.
Love wakes you up all hours of the night with its needs.
It needs to be fed so it will grow and stay healthy.
Love doesn't like being left alone for long.
But come home and love is always happy to see you.


It may break a few things accidentally in its passion for life,
but you can never be mad at love for long.
Is love good all the time? No! No!
Love can be bad. Bad, love, bad! Very bad love.
Love makes messes.
Love leaves you little surprises here and there.
Love needs lots of cleaning up after.
Sometimes you just want to get love fixed.
Sometimes you want to roll up a piece of newspaper
and swat love on the nose,
not so much to cause pain,
just to let love know Don't you ever do that again!


Sometimes love just wants to go for a nice long walk.
Because love loves exercise.
It runs you around the block and leaves you panting.
It pulls you in several different directions at once,
or winds around and around you
until you're all wound up and can't move.


But love makes you meet people wherever you go.
People who have nothing in common but love
stop and talk to each other on the street.
Throw things away and love will bring them back,
again, and again, and again.
But most of all, love needs love, lots of it.
And in return, love loves you and never stops.

Dont Pet the Service Dog

Greg is a 19 year old from New Hampshire. Like most teens his age, he'll be going to college in September—taking classes, living in a dorm...

But unlike other freshman, Greg will have a four-legged roommate: his service dog, Sprinkles.

"When you first get a service dog, you set targets, like: 'I want my dog to help me with balance, stability and mobility," said Greg, who came to Dobbs Ferry this week for his bonding week with Sprinkles, who will be his second service dog. "But then you realize the dog helps you emotionally. My dog doesn't judge me; I can tell him anything."

Sprinkles was trained by ECAD (Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities), a local organization that trains dogs—mainly golden retrievers—to accompany people with physical and emotional disabilities ranging from orthopedic problems to post-traumatic stress disorder.

On Wednesday, ECAD hosted an open house at its training facility in Dobbs Ferry's Children's Village to honor International Assistance Dog Week. Assistance dogs include guide dogs, service dogs, hearing alert dogs, seizure alert/response dogs and medical alert/response dogs. International Assistance Dog Week was established as a result of the efforts of Marcie Davis, a paraplegic who lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

"The main idea for Assistance Dog Week is to spread awareness of the prevalence of assistance dogs and to teach people proper etiquette surrounding them," said Carrie Picard, daughter of Lu and Dale Picard, ECAD's founders. "People know not to walk up and pet seeing-eye-dogs, but they don't realize you shouldn't touch service dogs either. They can be the arms and legs of a disabled person."

ECAD is a unique program in that it trains dogs to serve people with all disabilities—except sight and hearing impairment. It is also unique because much of the training is performed by students in special act school districts like Children's Village, Greenburgh Graham and Green Chimneys.

Greg, whose first service dog will stay home with his parents when he and Sprinkles head off to Salve Regina University in Rhode Island, said most public places are accommodating to people with service dogs.

"Hotels can be difficult though," he said. "Sometimes they want to charge more 'because of the mess'—which is ridiculous! Would you charge extra for someone with crutches?"

Greg believes "bonding week," or a service dog recipient's first week with the dog, is the most important time in their relationship.

"It's when you familiarize yourself with the dog," he explained. "Trust between a master and worker goes two ways. We have to work as a cohesive unit."

Rubbing Sprinkles, he added: "Everything flows so nicely with Sprinkles. I have a feeling we'll be just fine together."

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Flying with Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals

It is unlawful for airlines to charge a fee for a service animal or ESA.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) allows for Service dogs and emotional support animals to travel in the cabin of the aircraft as long as the dog does NOT obstruct an aisle or any other area used for emergency evacuations.

Although general in-flight rules will always be enforced by every airline company, the processes of actually making reservations, passing the ticket counter, luggage check in, security checkpoint, and gate may vary slightly, depending on the airline and airport. By reviewing the websites for individual airlines, you'll learn most of their guidelines, including that all request and require service dog and ESA identification and identifying apparel.

What To Expect At the Airport
• Flying with a service animal or ESA for the first time can be very anxiety producing, but in reality, the experience is actually easy and low-stress for prepared handlers. It is a very good idea to contact the airlines or consult their website a week or more before the flight (or at the time tickets are purchased) to find out what the requirements are for flying with a service animal or ESA. Most airlines now require advance notification and some, like Frontier and Midwest Airlines require special forms to be completed, in addition to the letter of prescription.

• At the airport and on the plane, the animal should wear an easy identification photo ID tag attached to the leash or harness. All airlines strongly encourage this because it makes identifying your dog as a service dog or ESA much easier and will prevent unnecessary confrontations (this is also true for all other settings in which you may be accompanied by your dog).

• When you arrive at the ticket or baggage check-in counter, make sure the airline representative is aware of the service animal/ESA. Airline personnel have typically seen and managed many passengers with service animals, and have a specific process they must follow before a passenger with a service dog can proceed without delays.

• First, you'll be asked questions to determine if the animal is a working service dog or an ESA. If the animal is a working service dog, the airline representative will ask what task your dog is trained to perform for you because of your disability. You, as the passenger, must be able to provide credible verbal evidence at this point (that means you need to be prepared to convincingly tell airport personnel what task your dog performs specific to your disability.

• If the animal is an ESA (emotional support animal), then you must tell the airline representative that the dog is an ESA. You will be required to produce a formal letter of prescription for a service dog or ESA from a licensed mental health professional. A letter from your medical doctor will NOT be accepted, as the letter must be written by a licensed mental health professional (psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, social worker). There is no way around this. In addition, it is becoming increasingly common for airlines to require you to submit a copy of this letter several days prior to the flight. Some airlines (Midwest and Frontier, for example) actually require you to have your therapist or licensed mental health professional complete one of their third party verification forms.

• Once you're on your way to the boarding gate, the next step is to pass through the security checkpoint. This is easy, and your dog may walk or be carried through the scanner with you, but the dog's leash, collar, harness, or anything else with metal in or on it must be removed prior to going through. So we highly recommend non-metal ID Badge/tag to eliminate the hassle. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer may also ask about your dog, but it's just a formality.

• Having arrived at the boarding gate, it's a good idea to let the attending airline personnel know that you are being accompanied by your service dog or ESA, although it isn't required. Often, they will allow you to board first and be seated ahead of others out of convenience for you, as well as other passengers.

• Once you have boarded the aircraft, most airline policies state that your dog must be on the floor between your knees and the seat in front of you. Most of the time, however, flight attendants rarely seem to mind if small a service dog or ESA sits on your lap.


ID4Pet wish you a pleasant flight.


Source: AAA ebook
ADA

80s Retro Rewind : Modern Pet Wears the retro cassette tape tag

If you navigate the lines at Top Shop or pop into any other fashion forward spot in the cities, you’ll notice that the 80s are back. With a vengeance. Everything from neon sunglasses, hot pink leggings, skintight mini skirts, jumpsuits and acid washed jeans have made their way into store windows all over the cities. Now your pet can catch the fashion fun--a retro 80s cassette pet ID Tag.
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Are hypoallergenic dogs just a myth? Bad news for Bo Obama

Having pet dogs is a joy. They are cute, sweet and faithful companions. Unfortunately, not everyone can have this privilege. One of the biggest obstacles that prevent some people from having a pet dog is allergies.

But why dogs shed? During the cold season, the dog coat grows heavier and thicker for protection against the harsh weather. When warmer weather comes, the coat thins out, shedding excess hair to allow the dog to stay cooler. However, this does not work quite as well for indoor dogs as their coat acclimates to controlled indoor temperatures and then gets confused when the dog goes outdoors for potty breaks, playtime, and walks. For this reason, some indoor dogs seem to shed year round.

There is not actually such thing as a “totally” non-shedding dog. All dogs shed at least a little hair at one time or another, just like humans. These are dogs that do not shed hairs, or very minimally if they do. This makes them a perfect pet for those with pet allergies. There are however dogs that shed little to no hair. Here is a list of popular breeds that shed little to no hair.

Bichon Frise
Bichon is a cheerful, small dog with a love of mischief and a lot of love to give. With his black eyes and fluffy white coat, the Bichon looks almost like a child’s toy. Thus Bichon is a popular member of the Toy group. Bichons coat is hair not fur like human. They are very low shedding, they do need daily grooming to keep the hair from matting and monthly trimming for easy care.

Chinese Crested
The Chinese Crested is an exotic-looking small dog who does not actually hail from China. He’s found in two variants: the Hairless, with silky hair on the head (the crest), tail (plume), and feet (socks); and the genetically recessive Powderpuff, who has a full coat.
The Chinese Crested Dog doesn’t shed like other dogs. Regular grooming on a daily or alternative day basis will prevent this problem from occurring.

Maltese
Maltese is one of several long coated breeds but they are on the smaller side and the only breed with pure white coast. The coat is much more like human hair who may be allergic to other breeds of dogs or cats may find that they can get along just fine with a Maltese. They do not shed their coats seasonally like dogs with short coats with the few dead hairs failing out periodically when they are groomed. Because of the long hair they do require ore maintenance than a short Sheds very little (often a good choice for allergy sufferers).

Schnauzer
Schnauzers make great indoor dogs because they won’t leave hair around your house. Schnauzers do not shed. They need to be groomed regularly however – because they don’t lose their hair, they need to be trimmed to keep them looking neat & tidy! If their hair is not trimmed, it will simply continue to grow.

Poodle
The poodle breed is found officially in toy, miniature, and standard sizes, with many coat colors. The Poodle can accommodate nearly any size living quarters. The Poodles are often cited as a hypoallergenic dog breed. Their individual hair follicles have an active growth period that is longer than that of many other breeds of dogs; combined with the tightly curled coat which slows the loss of dander and dead hair by trapping it in the curls, an individual poodle may release less dander and hair into the environment. In addition, most poodles are frequently brushed and bathed to keep them looking their best; this not only removes hair and dander but also controls the other potent allergen, and saliva.

Although dog hair itself is not a cause of human allergies, dog hair attracts and spreads skin dander, saliva proteins, dust, and pollen which trigger the stuffy nose, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes. Many mixed breeds can be low shedding and hypoallergenic as well. If you are interested in adopting from your local shelter, talk to shelter workers about which dogs shed less and when you pick out a dog, spend some time with it to see how you react. If you are interested in a certain breed, find a reputable breeder who can discuss that particular breed’s characteristics and grooming needs with you.

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Lazy Pet: LAZ-PET on a hammock. Midnight Summer Dream

ID4Pet fans on facebook sent me this photo. A very cute dog sleeps soundly on a modern pet hammock. It brings smile on my facebook everytime I see this photo and I would like to share with you. And I think one of my favoriate pet ID Tag: LAZ PET goes perfectly with it!

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William and Kate thrill Canada Day crowds

William and Kate, the Royal Couple thrill Canada Day crowds.
I read the news this morning and thought they are such a good looking couple and I'd like to share their news with you.

Prince William and his wife Kate were honoured on Parliament Hill Friday during Canada Day festivities celebrating the country's 144th birthday, enjoying colourful pageantry and performances from some of Canada's best up-and-coming musicians and singers.

An estimated 300,000 people, many of whom started gathering on the Hill in Ottawa hours before the festivities that started just after noon local time, are on hand as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continue their second day of their eight-day tour of Canada.

William, in a navy suit and red tie, and Kate, wearing truly Canadian colours — a creamy white Reiss dress, a jewelled maple-leaf brooch on loan from the Queen, a fancy red hat from Lock and Co. adorned with a fabric maple leaf, and red shoes — repeatedly waved and acknowledged the crowd.

Happy Canada Day!

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DOJ's efforts to enforce Americans with Disabilities with Service Dog

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released a status report detailing their efforts to enforce Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In this report there are 14 instances involving the denial of access to services or discrimination against a person with a disability because they were accompanied by a service animal (dog) during a period from July 2010- September 2010.

On July 19, 2010, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska entered a consent decree resolving a simultaneously filed lawsuit against QuikTrip Corporation, a company that owns and operates more than 550 gas stations, convenience stores, travel centers, and truck stops in the Midwest, South, and Southwestern United States. Under the terms of the decree, QuikTrip will remove barriers over a three year period at its current stores to achieve compliance with ADA accessibility requirements; ensure that at least two gas dispensers at current stores and all gas dispensers at future stores are accessible to individuals with disabilities, including the dispenser controls, self-service payment mechanisms, and call buttons for customers who need assistance; adopt, implement, and train store employees on policies for providing refueling and other types of assistance for people with disabilities, serving people who use service animals, and maintaining accessible features, such as accessible parking and routes; upgrade and maintain call buttons for customers with disabilities requesting assistance; and implement and maintain an ADA comment line and a complaint resolution process to resolve ADA-related complaints received from customers. QuikTrip will also design and construct future stores to comply with ADA accessibility requirements and will make its website accessible. In addition, QuikTrip will create a $1.5 million compensatory damages fund for individuals who were victims of discrimination and will pay a civil penalty in the amount of $55,000.


On July 14, 2010, the owner and operator of the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel in Sacramento, California, entered into a settlement agreement resolving a complaint by a hotel guest with a disability who was required to pay a pet deposit and was assigned to the pet floor because she was accompanied by her service animal. In the settlement, the hotel agreed to adopt an ADA-compliant service animal policy, write to 33 other Sheraton hotels around the country encouraging them to ensure equal access for guests with disabilities who use service animals, and pay $500 in compensatory damages to the complainant.
On July 19, 2010, Blockbuster, Inc., entered into a settlement agreement with the Department resolving a complaint filed by an individual with a disability who was denied access on multiple occasions at different Blockbuster stores when she attempted to shop while accompanied by a service animal, even after contacting Blockbuster, Inc., and receiving assurances that she would be allowed to shop at Blockbuster stores with her service animal. The agreement requires Blockbuster to adopt and implement a comprehensive service animal policy, provide training to employees at more than 3,000 retail stores throughout the United States about the policy, post its service animal policy and signs welcoming service animals in each of its stores, and establish a toll-free number and a grievance procedure for resolving ADA complaints from customers. Blockbuster will also pay $12,000 in compensatory damages to the complainant and a $10,000 civil penalty to the United States.

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Skull Mohawk Pet ID Tag Rock and Pop

I am so happy that my Black Skull Mohawk Pet ID Tag is featured in etsy treasury: Once upon a midnight dreary by an amazing artist Hippiechicjewelz
What a beautiful collection!
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Pet Friendly hotel list

Think travelling with your pet? Searching for pet friendly hotels? Here is a list of pet friendly hotel throughout the United States. Include a good pet ID tag with updated contact is always a good idea. If you have a service dog, remember a proper identification for both you and your service animal will reduce frustration and confrontation.

Here is the list of pet friendly hotel.

Best Western
Candlewood
Clarion Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites
Courtyard by Marriott
Crowne Plaza
Doubletree
Econo Lodge
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Hampton Inns
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La Quinta Inn & Suites
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Motel 6
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Rodeway Inn & Suites
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Please call the hotel concierge when you arrange the trip because hotel policy may change without notice.

Have a good trip!

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my 2011 pet ID tags resolution

Enjoy the feeling of a "fresh start" and the refocusing that the new year brings!? To enhance the health and add some fun to your pets' daily lives, let's start off the new year with a really good pet ID tag. Do you know that one out of three pets will get lost in its lifetime. However, with a proper pet ID tag, most of the lost pets WILL get home. So take a good look at your pet ID tag now, is the info up to date? Is there a recent photo of your pet? Is there medication and reward info if found? Remember, pet ID tags are your pet safe ticket home.


When it comes to purchase pet ID tags, there are many to choose from. The look of the design is important, but it’s crucial to have functionality as well. This is the only Pet ID Tag offers you all the detail information about your pet. You can even put the medication, allergy and reward info on this tag. In the event of losing your pet, this will give your baby an extra chance to survive and come home.


Is your pet considered the connoisseur when it comes to the meat? Can he/she handle inspecting meat for living as a job? If the answer is yes, this United State Dog Alliance Meat Inspector badge is perfect for your furbaby.

Our pet ID tags contains important information for your beloved pet. It contains everything your standard driver’s license might include. It is fun and functional. Photographically printed on high quality PVC card, your new keychain will be with you for a long time. Whether your pet is big or small, the new personalized pet tag is the perfect way to identify your pet while being talk of the town!

Dimensions: Pet ID tag- 1.5” X 1.1”
Pet carrier tag 3.4” X 2.1”

The search for an unique pet ID tag

Without visible identification, your pet doesn’t look any different than a homeless stray. Let’s not get caught up in a hypothetical belief that an identification tag is going to fall off or get caught in a snag of some kind.

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The fact is, tags are the most reliable form of identification there is, and have been responsible for more pet returns than all other methods combined. Remember, pet ID tag is your pet's safe ticket home. Get one today, a good one!