ROWDY THE RESCUE HORSE
"Hi my name is Rowdy, a name given to me when I was young. My mother used to tell me to calm down a lot when I was young but I didn't listen very well back then. Now I am about eleven years old, the prime of my life they say. An age where most hor
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Oct 21, 09
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Tonight I Grieve
No flowery words or bouncy rhymes tonight. My heart is heavy with sadness.
Today I had to take one of my dogs to her final vet visit. Hardest thing I've ever done. It was my Lexi. She was a tiny Miniature Pinscher that I adopted from a rescue group
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Oct 19, 09
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Let's Give Snuggles a Bath!
Let's Give Snuggles a Bath!
Are you bored to tears? Tired of trying to figure out what to do on a cold and rainy Saturday afternoon? Has your life been dull as dishwater lately? Are you harboring a secret death wish--or perhaps just a hankering f
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Oct 16, 09
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First There Was Daisy...And Then There Was Seven...

I've been up the whole morning... My German Shep just had babies
yesterday. they are part Black Lab...
She was compromised a few months back when a dog jumped our fence ... this is the 4th girl he has done this to in the neighborhood... :{
She
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Oct 13, 09
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Death of the Suckster
last Friday morning pretty much sucked. Well, actually, it did not suck, sadly.
I went in to wake up G before jumping in the shower to fix my coif (when you shave your head, you do your hair IN the shower, not after it like most people.) I turned on
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Sep 5, 09
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aquarium adventures, Pt. 2
(see prior entry) ....When all was ready, it was growing dark on that cool and cloudy summer evening. We turned off the lights in the room and turned on the hood lamp, taking in our creation. Even without the fish, it was quite a serene sight, bubble
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Jul 5, 09
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initiating ichthyological inquiries (aka: getting a fish tank)
..hard to recall exactly when the idea coalesced in his huge, shaggy (the April lice infestation inspired buzz cut is growing out now) melon...but thinking about it - ever since he was a wee tot, G made me stop by the tropical fish dept. in Wally Wor
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Jul 5, 09
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Shiver me timbers
I was awoke this morning at 5AM by a growl that sent my body into immediate fight or flight response...those old primal responses are alive and well in this modern human.
I share my home with a 90+ pound black lab. He does most of his growling in hi
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Jun 14, 09
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pools

one sunday mornin getting ready for church(yes church).we walk out the door see our dog little bear(best mutt ever)he`s in the back yard , an say be back soon.we come back from church an my son who` 14 goes to the gate an yells little bear. no answer
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May 24, 09
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tabula in naufragio
I am such a soft-hearted so-and-so. An orphaned kitten wanders up and I have to take it upon myself to nurse it back to health. Maybe 3 weeks old, orange marmalade, eyes are still blue. ::sigh:: I'm not even sure if it's a boy or girl or if it will m
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May 16, 09
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Florida, we need a recount!
(Because of a Mojo glitch all last night, this was originally posted 5 times with no text. Apparently, the issue is solved and I deleted all the blank posts. We now return to our regularly scheduled program, already in progress)
Umm, There are now
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Apr 27, 09
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Heartworm Disease in Dogs and yes Cats!

April is national heartworm disease awareness month. I wanted to bring it to everyone's attention that heartworm disease in Kentucky is a very real problem. This state is endemic for canine heartworm disease. Yearly testing and monthly prevention
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Apr 16, 09
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Junie & Me
I just got through watching the movie Marley & Me and if you dont know; it's about this guy who gets a dog for his wife as a form of a gift and to take her mind away from the list she has written to set her whole life. They end up getting what the se
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Mar 31, 09
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Microchipping is a great idea!

Since the weather is warming up and everyone (including our furry friends) wants to be OUTSIDE I thought discussing microchipping would be a great idea! So to start from the very beginning, your pets can be administered an identity chip under the sk
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Mar 19, 09
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First 5 Things to Pack When Traveling with a Pet
1: Pet Carriers
Like identification tags, carriers are an obvious necessity for traveling with a pet. Yet, you ought to evaluate the kennel you have and determine whether it's suitable for an extended trip -- especially if your itinerary includes fl
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Mar 16, 09
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Next 5 Things to Pack When Traveling with a Pet
6: Toys and Play Sets
When you're trapped in a car for a while, you probably tend to get a little restless. So do your pets. Once they grow accustomed to the movement of the car, some dogs and cats will nod off and nap. But unless you give them seda
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Mar 16, 09
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Spay and Neuter your pets!!!
Spay and Neuter your pets!
Has anyone heard about the so-called "animal shelter" down in Bowling Green that was raided by state authorities last week? They found over 300 dogs and cats in horrific conditions, and even found bodies of dead pets in w
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Feb 26, 09
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