The little Jacky is winning us over.

He and Michael are packing up and

packing in the Love.

Here's Jacky!

He is taking over the home. Lap by lap, room by room.

I need to read Cesar's chapter or bringing home that bundle of love ...

Isn't he cute?

Little Jacky is coming to town ...

Velvet will have a little pal over the next 10 days ... a little Jack Russel Terrier named Jacky. FUN!

So, here's the plan. Michael and I will pick him up tomorrow afternoon then go home and immediately take a long walk with Velvet and Jacky.

Why? Because that is what The Dog Whisperer would do to form a happy and balanced pack.

Thanks for the tip Caesar! Keep 'em coming 'cause I got a lot of learning to do ...

Are you looking for someone or some animal to Love and support? Check out these wonderful support groups at GiveBackAmerica.org

American Humane Association
The mission of the American Humane Association, as a network of individuals and organizations, is to prevent cruelty, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children and animals and to assure that their interests and well-being are fully, effectively, and humanely guaranteed by an aware and caring society.


The Haven
www.thehaven-nc.com
The Haven has become the largest and most successful no-kill animal shelter in North Carolina. Last year we found loving homes for almost 3000 abandoned pets and provided spay/neuter services for approximately 3600.


Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary
www.blindcatrescue.com
Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary was started to answer the need for a safe place for blind cats that were deemed unadoptable by regular shelters and were going to be killed just because they are blind.


The Alliance for Stray Animals and People
The Alliance for Stray Animals and people is a tax-deductible non-profit group of primarily cat rescuers in the nation\'s capitol. We help stray and abandoned animals and offer modest assistance to indigent people. We collaborate with other groups and seek to empower individual rescuers.

For more information and to connect, click here

Is is arthritis or is it Lyme Disease? How would you know?

I just took my baby dog, Velvet, in for an exam at Banfield Pet Hospital.

I mention Banfield by name because I am so grateful to them. They offer an excellent health plan that includes a complete physical exam. I never would have been able to afford this exam at a regular vet office and without it would never have uncovered Velvet's problem.

I think she was infected a year and a half ago. She had an "attack" where she could not get up. I gathered my neighbors to help me carry her on a litter down the stairs.

The vet told me it was arthritis. There was no mention of Lyme disease or suggestion I should test for it. I assumed there wasn't anything I could do about it - she never had an attack like that again - and we just continued on ...

Well - that is water under the bridge. Can't change the past but at least now we are on the right track for her present and future. I will do all that I can to help Velvet rebuild her joints and feel good 'cause we got a lot of living to do ...

BTW Banfield is nation-wide. So - when we drive out to San Diego this fall I am not leaving my vet behind -- they will be there waiting for us if need be.

What a Dog Loves ...

is to be held in the palm of your hand.

Can you dig it?

Separation Anxiety. My poodle Angel used to go NUTS whenever she was left alone. Do you know what I am talking about?

She ruined curtains, chewed up my wicker couch, trampled flowers, raided trash cans and barked incessantly. I had no clue as to what I could do to relieve her anxiety so we lived with this to 15 years.

You don't have to. The Humane Society website has excellent information on how to overcome the separation blues. Click here!

What a dog loves ... is to be held close to your heart.

Can you dig it?

"The tail is a dog's PR department. A smile is yours."

--Unknown