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I have not personally verified if this story and thus if the pictures are true. If you can verify the story and/or pictures are true or false please contact me via the comments below.  Even better if you know who is the original author ?  None-the-less, it’s a great story no matter if it is true or not and that’s all that matters in my opinion. ~~ Vanessa xox

The story begins with the rescuers finding this poor little guy they named Ralphie. Someone had already taken him under their wing but they weren't equipped to adopt.

Ralphie, scared and starved, joined his rescuers..

I wouldn't think anything could live thru this.... but we were wrong.

This little lady also survived that wreckage.

Here she is just placed in the car - scared, but safe.

and then..they are no longer alone!

Instant friends, they comforted each other while in the car.

Add two more beagles found after that... the more, the merrier!

Oh boy, a new traveler to add to the mix... (Note: the cat coming over the seat needing shelter...) Now just how is this going to work? (and remember they are all strange to one another )

It's going to work just fine, thank you very much!

Wow! The things we learn from our animal friends... If only all of mankind could learn such valuable lessons as this. Lessons of instant friendship. Of peace and harmony by way of respect for one another -- no matter one's color or creed. These animals tell you... "It's just good to be alive and with others." Yes, it surely is. So... Live, love, laugh.

Life’s a Gift … Unwrap It !

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Boredom and variety are always inter-connected in cases of dog misbehaving. Yes. This is true. Many times, boredom can be managed with variety of materials that will distract the animals to a greater extent.  Hence, the dog may not do the abnormal or unwanted activity arising out of the boredom experienced by it.

Bored dogs may have different types of behavioral patterns.  For example, some dogs will be seen barking continuously and some may be engaged always in some digging activities.

There are many ways to get your dog out of its boredom activities. Many toys can stimulate your dog and you do not have to spend a fortune usually.   Investing in a KONG and filling it with Vitamin Gel (and letting the Gel freeze) is a great boredom buster. If they don’t like the gel, put some of their favourite kibble (dry food) in the kong and “plug” up the ends with some peanut butter. To make it extra tricky, freeze the KONG so as the peanut butter is frozen too.

These may be kept inside the crate and in particular, puppies love these items.  A buster cube with multiple treats may be placed in the dog’s shelter and the animal soon understands on how to roll the buster cube to get the treats it prefers. A Buster Cube is an ingenious toy used for simulating and activating your dog during play and feed time.  Instead of placing the food monotonously in one place, change the place of feeding suddenly.

Dog love to work for their food so make a game of it thru the use of a buster cube or even other activities.

Such actions will be helpful for removing the boredom like activity in your dog. Activities pertaining to boredom need to be redefined well by the dog owners.  This will help them to a greater extent to drive away the unwanted behavior patterns in their pet dogs.

For example, some dogs may often have destructive biting characters and will be seen biting chair, cloth, mats, and everything they can see. After ruling out the teething problem if it is a puppy, provide  it with some large sized balls, mineral mixture based bone materials, etc. Such variety of materials help to reduce the boredom related activities.

One of the best ways to help alleviate boredom in your dog is to employ a dog walker.  Gold Coast Pet Sitting offers dog walks as well as doggie adventures or doggie daycare within your home. All Gold Coast Pet Sitting Dog Walkers try to provide physical as well as mental stimulation so as you have a tired (yet happy) dog !

What are some of the ways you help alleviate boredom in your dogs ?

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Dog owners love to think of their dogs as children.  “That’s my baby,” they’ll say when referring to their dogs.  They’ll refer to themselves as “Mommy” or “Daddy” when talking to their dogs as well.  And, of course, they buy their dogs toys to play with.  Choosing the right dog toys can be tricky.  People like to get cute, squeaky toys for their dogs or give them stuffed animals to chew on and carry around (the stuffed toy becomes the dog’s “baby” quite often – “Get your baby, checkers!  Checkers, where’s your baby?”) because they think it’s “adorable.”  Dog toys don’t need to be “cute.”  They need to be practical, fun for the dog, durable, and safe.

Avoid Non-Toy “Toys”

For as lovable, loyal, friendly, and playful as they are, dogs are not the brightest creatures.  They are naturally attracted to things that can cause them the most harm.  It’s important to start early with your dog, providing save toys to chew and play with while teaching the animal to avoid household items it may wish to use as toys.  Dogs love to chew on pantyhose, for example, but these could easily be partially ingested, choking the dog.  Some dogs will chew on power cords, risking a harmful (or fatal) electric shock.  Teach your dog early on what things are for chewing and playing and what things are off limits.

The Best, Safest Dog Toys

The size of a toy is an important consideration.  Kongs, balls, and other typical toys must be small enough that the dog can chew them and carry them, but not so small that they can become lodged in the dog’s mouth or throat.

Durability is a factor, especially for a dog that loves to chew.  A toy that will break apart easily can become a hazard as the small, sharp parts can be swallowed, caught in the throat, or cut the mouth and gums.  Again, a hard rubber Kong (easily one of the best dog toys ever conceived) is an excellent choice.

Softer toys, like the popular “squeak” toys made of thin plastic and full of air are good for dogs that are a bit gentler.  They’re unlikely to chew through such items and are usually attracted by the squeaking sound.

Tennis balls are great for some dogs, but poor choices for others.  This is a question of size ratios.  If the dog is too small to fit a tennis ball all the way in its mouth, then it can be an excellent toy that the dog will love but costs very little.  If the ball can fit all the way in the dog’s maw, however, it becomes a choking hazard.

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by Karen Clouston

Use and share this poem with those who have to ever make the heart-wrenching decision to help our animal companions transition from this life…  I’ll fore-warn you now: GET SOME TISSUES!  This made me cry in memory of Bibs and Puddy (my most recent feline animal companions whom I had to help transition).

You’re giving me a special gift,
So sorrowfully endowed,
And through these last few cherished days,
Your courage makes me proud

But really, love is knowing
When your best friend is in pain,
And understanding earthly acts
Will only be in vain.

So looking deep into your eyes,
Beyond, into your soul,
I see in you the magic, that will
Once more make me whole

The strength that you possess,
Is why I look to you today,
To do this thing that must be done,
For it’s the only way.

That strength is why I’ve followed you,
And chose you as my friend,
And why I’ve loved you all these years…
My partner ’til the end.

Please, understand just what this gift,
You’re giving, means to me,
It gives me back the strength I’ve lost,
And all my dignity.

You take a stand on my behalf,
For that is what friends do.
And know that what you do is right,
For I believe it too.

So one last time, I breathe your scent,
And through your hand I feel,
The courage that’s within you,
To now grant me this appeal.

Cut the leash that holds me here,
Dear friend, and let me run,
Once more a strong and steady dog,
My pain and struggle done.

And don’t despair my passing,
For I won’t be far away,
Forever here, within your heart,
And memory I’ll stay.

I’ll be there watching over you,
Your ever faithful friend,
And in your memories I’ll run,
…a strong dog once again.

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Every Tuesday over at the Gold Coast Pets facebook community and twitter —  TIP GIVING TUESDAY — Time for YOU to Shine ! Share YOUR PET CARE TIPS !  Here is one of the featured tips …

From Sarah Ellis

Trust your instincts – if you think your pet is out of sorts, you are the one to know first – and that could be the difference between life and death!

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Initially inspired by Cesar Milan’s “Fun Fact Friday”  - As admin I made the decision to do the same so as we can learn more about the wonderful animals in our lives as well as in the world at large.   Unlike Tip Tuesday, these are “animal facts”.  Tip Tuesday is about helping provide the best type of care for Pet Parents !

Just search “tip tuesday” or “fun fact friday” in the search bar at the side to find all our blog posts.  ENJOY !

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Angela Love from http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hugalicious-Ragdolls/170819502928084 has the following fun facts to share with us !!

Fun Cat Fact - The largest cat breed is the Ragdoll. Males weigh twelve to twenty pounds, with females weighing ten to fifteen pounds. The smallest cat breed is the Singapura. Males weigh about six pounds while females weigh about four pounds.

Fun Cat Fact - If your cat is near you, and her tail is quivering, this is the greatest expression of love your cat can give you. If her tail starts thrashing, her mood has changed — Time to distance yourself from her.

Fun Cat Fact - The average age for an indoor cat is 15 years, while the average age for an outdoor cat is only 3 to 5 years.

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Have you any fun facts you can share with us ?

This information has been provided to you from Vanessa, the owner of Gold Coast Pet Sitting.
For more information please go to http://www.goldcoastpets.com.au  

The Gold Coast Mail published the following article -

Dying dog speaks through psychic

“There was just the two of us, we were very close. I thought more of her than I thought of most people.”

I think most of us can relate to Cheryl who was quoted as saying the above in the article.  I am always very close with any animals in my life especially those who have chosen me (and vice versa) to share in my life’s adventures.

“I wanted to know if Shardy knew she was dying. I wanted to know the right time to put her down. I had a few specific things I wanted to find out. I wanted to make sure she was prepared for it and she wasn’t scared,” she said.

Whatever you think of pet psychics / animal communicators I can empathise with Cheryl why she was seeking comfort.  I can see how some people might see the “psychic” as a sham in this case.  Yet, as someone who went through a similar situation with my own beloved cat, Bibs (still miss her), I can see the comfort this pet psychic would bring Cheryl.

Making “the decision” to help Bibs transition was one of the hardest decisions I have had to make in a long time.  I was then presented with the decision again not too many years later with Puddy.  Having someone external especially a stranger validate your feelings can be comforting.

Thus I see what this animal communicator or “pet psychic” offering as a valid service to the community.  Plus, believe me, there is more to life than what we can see, hear, smell and touch.

Have you ever used to pet psychic or animal communicator ?

Would you ever consider using one ?  What is your opinion ?

This information has been provided to you from Vanessa, the owner of Gold Coast Pet Sitting.
For more information please go to http://www.goldcoastpets.com.au  

Please phone 0420 355 887 or contact Network of Professional Pet Carers Gold Coast if you would like to be referred to a professional pet sitter in your area.  As Founder of the Network of Professional Pet Carers Gold Coast I know who is available for what service, where and type of animals.

Gold Coast Pet Sitting’s “Holiday Schedule”

Friday December 24 – We have available vacancies for pet sitting or dog walking within Chirn Park, Labrador, Arundel, Helensvale, Pacific Pines, Mermaid Beach (and surrounding area), Burleigh, Palm Beach.  Live In House Sitting and Overnight Stays are booked out.

Saturday December 25 – BOOKED OUT

Sunday December 26 – We have available vacancies for pet sitting or dog walking within Chirn Park, Labrador, Arundel, Helensvale, Pacific Pines, Mermaid Beach (and surrounding area), Burleigh, Palm Beach.  Live In House Sitting and Overnight Stays are booked out.

Monday December 27 – We have available vacancies for pet sitting or dog walking within Chirn Park, Labrador, Arundel, Helensvale, Pacific Pines, Mermaid Beach (and surrounding area), Burleigh, Palm Beach.  Live In House Sitting and Overnight Stays are booked out.

Tuesday December 28 – We have available vacancies for pet sitting or dog walking within Chirn Park, Labrador, Arundel, Helensvale, Pacific Pines.  Pet Sitting and Dog Walking is unavailable to any suburbs situated in South Gold Coast for this date.  Live In House Sitting and Overnight Stays are booked out.

Wednesday December 29 - We have available vacancies for pet sitting or dog walking within Chirn Park, Labrador, Arundel, Paradise Point , Hollywell, Coombabah (and surrounding suburbs).  Pet Sitting and Dog Walking is unavailable to any suburbs situated in South Gold Coast for this date.  Live In House Sitting and Overnight Stays are booked out.

Thursday December 30 – We have available vacancies for pet sitting or dog walking within Chirn Park, Labrador, Arundel, Paradise Point , Hollywell, Coombabah (and surrounding suburbs).  Pet Sitting and Dog Walking is unavailable to any suburbs situated in South Gold Coast for this date.  Live In House Sitting and Overnight Stays are booked out.

Friday December 31st - New Years Eve (Day) – We have available vacancies for pet sitting or dog walking within Chirn Park, Labrador, Arundel, Paradise Point , Hollywell, Coombabah (and surrounding suburbs).  Pet Sitting and Dog Walking is unavailable to any suburbs situated in South Gold Coast for this date.  Live In House Sitting and Overnight Stays are booked out.

Saturday January 1st - New Years Day – We have available vacancies for pet sitting or dog walking within Chirn Park, Labrador, Arundel, Paradise Point , Hollywell, Coombabah (and surrounding suburbs).  Pet Sitting and Dog Walking is unavailable to any suburbs situated in South Gold Coast for this date.  Live In House Sitting and Overnight Stays are booked out.

Sunday January 2nd – We have available vacancies for pet sitting or dog walking within Chirn Park, Labrador, Arundel, Paradise Point , Hollywell, Coombabah (and surrounding suburbs).  Pet Sitting and Dog Walking is unavailable to any suburbs situated in South Gold Coast for this date.  Live In House Sitting and Overnight Stays are booked out.

Monday January 3rd – We have available vacancies for pet sitting or dog walking within Chirn Park, Labrador, Arundel, Paradise Point , Hollywell, Coombabah (and surrounding suburbs).  Pet Sitting and Dog Walking is unavailable to any suburbs situated in South Gold Coast for this date.  Live In House Sitting and Overnight Stays are booked out.

Tuesday January 4th onwards we are open and available all Gold Coast. Only Aunty Francy is available for Live In House Sitting and Overnight Stays from January 4th onwards (Aunty Vanessa is booked out until 12th January).

by dr joanne righetti