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40 Benefits of Having a Pet - A Collection of Research and Quotes on the Importance of Animal Companions This infographic is a collection of scientific research, quotes, and other animal-loving facts on the profound value of pets for the health and happiness of people of all ages.

Why Do Dogs Dig? - Whole Dog Journal Dog's aren't digging because they want to drive you crazy. It can be to satisfy instincts, or it can just be satisfying for a dog to dig.

A poem from a pound dog:

Today is the day that I will die.
My life was short, and I don't know why.
I didn't know this would be my fate,
As the humans just stood at my gate.

In their eyes, I saw their sorrow.
They told me I had no more time to borrow.
My seven days have come and gone.
I still do not know what I've done wrong.

I greeted the humans with a wagging tail,
But their resolve seemed to fail.
I did not understand why they cried.
They told me again that they had tried.

But rescues are full, and I'm on death row,
Which meant I had nowhere to go.
Except for that room at the end of the block,
It was only then I took stock.

I've seen others go in and never come out,
And at this point, I had no doubt.
Today was the day I would die,
And yet I still did not understand why.

As they led me kindly into that room,
I knew my life would end soon.
The needle came out, and the drugs took effect,
The humans held me kindly with respect.

This is the end, and I'm going to die.
And then suddenly, I understood why.
I was bred without care, without thought or reason,
Only because my mom came into season.

I was bred to be sold, bred for money.
At first, my new family thought I was funny.
But as days passed and I grew bigger,
Left alone all day, I began to digger.

Soon they said this was not the place for me,
So up went my ad on Gumtree.
Family dog free to a good home,
Five months old, and no fault of my own.

Next, the place was even less fun.
Kept in a cage, with no hope of a run.
Soon came my first season,
And now I was bred without reason.

My pups were sold, and I was alone.
I hope they've all found loving homes.
Shut in a cage, alone and in the dark,
For hours on end, I would just bark.

Once again, I became too much trouble,
So up went my ad on Gumtree.
The double work commitments forced the sale.
Only ten months old, it's a familiar tale.

The next people seemed nice at first,
But it wasn’t long before the bubble burst.
In this place, I was trained to fight,
But they gave up when I refused to bite.

They spoke to me as I was taken back to the crate,
"If you won’t fight, we’ll use you as bait."
I was chained to a post by my collar,
When other dogs attacked, I would holler.

This life went on for quite some time,
But I was soon told I was past my prime.
I thought we might have been going for a walk,
Yet in the car, there was no talk.

Slowly, the car came to a halt.
I was thrown out the door with a jolt.
I watched as the car sped away.
It was cold and dark, and I had nowhere to stay.

It was by this road that I was eventually found
And taken away by the local pound.
And here I lie as I take my last breath.
I have one thing to ask as I accept my death.

Loving the cooler weather w Lucille and Becca.

The dog days of summer.
Apollo and Ruby

Don’t forget to dine in or take out on Sept. 5 from 4-9pm. Don’t miss your chance to try Cheez-It® Crackers on your Moe’s favorites. Add the cheesy, crunchiness of Cheez-It® Crackers to your favorite entrée for no cost*!

🦷 🦷 🦷 BRUSHING TEETH 🦷🦷🦷

It makes us so happy to hear these little “tips” we share have encouraged some to brush their pets teeth.

For those who want to start …

You want to brush in a circular motion. Pay the most attention to the canines and to the back of your dog's teeth. That area of the mouth needs the most attention.
Once your pup is comfortable with the little finger brush , you can always graduate to a big dog toothbrush. 🪥

Do you brush your dogs teeth?

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Resting after a hot summer in the front yard. Spooky

Dogs are our link to heaven.
They know no evil, jealousy or resentment.
Sitting with a dog on a hill in an afternoon is like returning to Eden, where doing nothing wasn't boring: it was peaceful. 🐾❤️
(Milan Kundera)

PHOTO: Frida Kahlo with her dogs.

Lucille and her friends at Stephanie's.

Silly Snuggle Master? Energetic Sidekick? Let us know YOUR dog's new name this National Dog Day! 🐾

Check out some of our upcoming events and see the full list at https://www.straycatblues.org/events!

Sister Sally

🐾🐾🐾 MEET DR. ZIMMERMAN 🐾🐾🐾

Dr. Zimmerman performs acupuncture a few times a month at Rau Animal Hospital.

Acupuncture is a holistic approach to pain management and other ailments.

Read what The American Kennel Club has to say about acupuncture: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/acupuncture-for-dogs/

Has your pet tried it?

Our cute neighbor Kevin hiding under the bird feeder

Beautiful walking weather

On Sundays we GIGGLE! 🐶🦴

My parents cat Sally.