Pet Pages

When you see a house on fire, what is the first thing you think of? Hope everyone got out, Right? Well do you think of the poor pets that may have been in there? When the firefighters show up their main concern is getting the humans out and when the humans are out and they know there are animals, they go back in for them too. By this time the animals usually have smoke inhalation, and need oxygen to survive. They get this from the oxygen masks that the firefighters use for the people. But do they actually fit? NO!!!

Here is the problem, there are so many fire stations out there that do not have pet masks. Pat masks come in three different sizes and can be utilized by just about any kid of pet including  cats, dogs, hamsters, iguanas and etc. There are companies out there that have created kits that have all three kinds within them and also full details on just how to use them. Check more out here.

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What is the first thing you think of when you hear a dog is deaf? What about blind in one eye or both? Most would run in the other direction but this is where people need to get the facts and see actually how dogs can overcome any handicap. People get a handicap and they shut down, they fell sorry for themselves but with animals they just keep going and do not even realize they are handicap.

This is where little Lipton come in. Lipton was a puppy cast-off that someone apparently found out her had handicaps and left him in a parking lot in hope someone else would take him but then not have to look like the bad guy for giving him up. Lipton is deaf and he is blind in one eye, but he responds to training visually thru his good eye. He is learning commands, housebreaking (which is going great), and proper interactions between him and other animals. He does not know he has any issues that are not normal as he has never known what normal is. Really what is normal. Is it our perception or is it his? Normal to him is just being loved and if you can love a dog then he is perfect for you.

He is currently in Hinesville, GA and being adopted through Blind Dog Rescue Alliance. Read the article for contact info and also to watch the cutest video of him. He is the cutest bundle of joy running around just like any other dog. Check him out.

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OK I know I am all about the dogs, cats, horses and animals, but sometimes I have to stop and smell the roses. Or in this case pie! I found a receipe that I just have to share. It is called Lime Chiffon Pie.

It is like Key Lime Pie but lighter and less calories. Only 130 calories per slice. Great for summer fun or a just because.

Prep time 10 minutes             Total time is overnight (you will need to make thsi the night before you need it)

2/3 cup boiling water

1 pkg (4-serving) Jello Lime flavor sugar free low calorie gelatin

Ice Cubes

1/2 cup cold water

1 1/2 tsp grated lime peel (don't worry if you don't have it as it will turn out good)

2 TBsp lime juice

2 cups thawed Cool Whip Free whipped topping (or store brand to make it cheaper)

1 ready to use reduced fat graham cracker crumb crust (6oz)

OK  Stir boiling water into gelatin mix in large bowl at least 2 minutes until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add enough ice to cold water to measure 1 cup. Add to gelatin; stir until ice is completely melted. Stir in lime peel and juice.

Add whipped topping; (I actually used the whol container) stir with wire whisk until well blended. Refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes or until mixture is very thick and will mound. Took me almost 45 minutes. Spoon into crust.

Refrigerate over night. Store leftover pie in fridge covered in cling-wrap.

Makes 8 servings. cal-130 Fat 4.5g Carb 21 g, sugars 9g, protein 2g

Hello to all. It is my 13th year Anniversary of being married to my wonderful husband today. In today's society seeing a couple make it past year 5 is a great accomplishment, therefore it is really a rarity when you see a couple together for 13. Yes the old school ones are still together but the newer generations just don't view marriage in the same light. I am blessed I found my soul mate, maybe it is just that there are so many that just find a mate and marry and don't really search for their soul mate.

Anyways, just wanted to share that today is very special to me. Thank you to each one of you reading this and may you have a wonderful day.

tail wags and purrs