Champ's Champion Christmas!

“Here’s my special after-Christmas post.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and that Santa Paws brought you exactly what you wanted. Here’s me in my Christmas Elf coat, next to the tree, wondering if Santa Paws got my special letter to him…

Isn't our Christmas tree beautiful?

Yay! Santa Paws brought me just what I wanted! A whole bunch of squeaky balls!!!

Yay! Lucky me!

Don’t forget that there are so many needy animals out there, animals who didn’t have a warm cosy bed or a loving family over Christmas. It’s our duty to spread the word and save as many lonesome or homeless animals as possible. Just a small donation at any animal shelter or rescue will help so much.

If you want to help S.A.F.E. Rescue, the wonderful people that saved me from abuse and illness, please consider buying my book about my journey back to life. Champ: My Story of Survival is available on Amazon and proceeds go to help S.A.F.E. Rescue save as many animals as they can.”

About Champ: Champ is a 7-year-old poodle mix brought back to life from the brink of death by S.A.F.E. Rescue, a no-kill animal shelter in California. He lives happily for now with foster parents and their loving family while he gets completely well. He loves to be loved, and has not let being a celebrity turn his head. His favorite toy is his squeaky ball; and he loves going for walks and being cuddled. Collaborating on this book was the biggest step in his life and he hopes that people will love it to bits and tell the whole world.

 

Readers and supporters will agree with S.A.F.E. Rescue when they say: "Champ has touched the hearts of so many people and has been an inspiration, if for no other reason than to bring awareness and attention to the plight of abused and neglected pets. They too just want to be loved and cared for and can and will blossom into wonderful companions with unconditional love, despite their past."

Christmas Stories for Young Readers!

Me curled up on the rug!

Yay! I’m so excited. Here’s the book you’ve all been waiting for! I am proud to announce that my story How Superdog Champ Saved the Day is included. The BookElves Anthology Volume 1 is chock full of Christmas cheer, with stories that will please young and young at heart readers. There’s something for everyone in this collection of whimsical tales. Seven stories, seven situations threatening the festivities. Will the holidays be a disaster? Will families be left out in the cold? Will there be tears before bedtime, or will there be happy endings all round? The #MG BookElves group brings you its first anthology of tales to enjoy during the holiday season:

* Reliable Clooney Dockins delivered his town's mail on time for thirty-two years, until that strange and impossible Christmas Eve when he woke up late. M.G.King (Fizz & Peppers at the Bottom of the World, Librarian on the Roof)
* Max the Tonkinese cat finds Santa Claus on the roof and is whisked away to retrieve a very special message from another time and place. Wendy Leighton-Porter (The Shadows from the Past series)
* Shirley Link is an amateur sleuth who lives in a town that could use all the sleuths it can get! What is it about Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts that makes it such a hotspot for dastardly deeds? Even on Christmas Day? Ben Zackheim (Shirley Link Detective Series, The Camelot Kids)
*Champ may be a rescue dog, but he’s the best person around to stop the dognappers and save heartbreak at Christmas. Fiona Ingram (The Secret of the Sacred Scarab, Champ: My Story of Survival)
* When the railroad gets snowed under, the two bit town of Skunk Corners has to play host to a load of mighty difficult strangers. Can Big Al and the Ninja Librarian keep the season of goodwill from breaking into a riot? Rebecca M. Douglass (The Ninja Librarian, Halitor the Hero)
*Far away on the west coast of a western Scottish island, Dylan and Dougall face yuletide in Castle Haunn with no heat, light or food. Can Dylan get the message through to the mainland for help, or is there something nasty waiting for him in the hills? Jemima Pett (The Princelings of the East series)
*It’s Christmas holiday and Lily is stuck in a remote mountain village. With school out for a month and no internet connection, at first she wonders how she will fill the time. In this sweet romance, Lily discovers there’s more to gift-giving than just the giving. S. Smith (The Seed Savers series)

Each tale weaves its own seasonal magic. Each magician has already warmed the hearts of thousands of young readers with their stories. Enjoy these frantic races to meet the Christmas deadline while you curl up in your favourite reading spot this winter. And if you’re a dog (or a cat!) you can curl up by the fire on a comfy rug and get your human to read it aloud to you. Woof! Woof!

It's a Dog's Life...

I've been so busy helping out Foster Mommy Suzy with the Chicken Ladies, and planning my next writing assignment, I thought I get in some shut eye. Here's me looking cute as I snuggle under my blankie. Woof! Woof!

Champ says: "I Wasn't Quite Myself..."

I wasn't feeling quite myself recently. You can see by this picture that I'm looking off-colour.

 



But then Foster Mommy Suzy took me straightaway to the most famous Dogtor on the planet, my special Dogtor Slaton. He's the Dogtor that helped to save me when I nearly died. I won't show you all the embarrassing pictures when he had to examine me (ugg!). Here's the picture of me afterwards giving him a hug.

 

Then I started feeling so much better, I even wanted to play with my blue ball! Maybe it's the colour that perked me up? Or having a squeaky ball? Anyway, here's me looking adorable and cute.

 

 

 

 

In case you've been wondering why I have been so conspicuous by my absence, I have been finishing a writing project (phew, a toughie) and reading two wonderful books about animals which I will be reviewing. I hope you enjoy them.

Me Looking Handsome!

I have heard that a picture is worth more than a thousand words. Phew! I can count all the toes on my left front paw, and all the toes on my right front paw. A thousand sounds like a lot of words! Anyway here's a handsome picture of me that Foster Mommy Suzy took. Either I am handsomer than I thought, or she is just very good with the camera!



See my cute name tag shaped like a bone!

Champ Interviews Pawthor Ted Terrier

Ted's first book!

Today I am so happy to welcome Pawthor Ted Terrier to my blog. As readers will know, I recently reviewed Ted’s Journal; it was an eye-opener to me – and I’m a dog. So, without further ado, let’s get the real meat off the bone by finding out how Ted gets his inspiration.

Champ, thank you woofly much for your wonderful review of my book and for asking me to do this interview. It’s a meatylicious pleasure and if we get the meat off that bone we can share it and then play tug with the bone, and that’ll be a lot of fun. Unless I steal the bone and bury it, so you better keep your ‘opened’ eyes open for me doing that :) XOX

1. Ted, your Journal was a total revelation. How do you notice all these amazing and fascinating things about your family and humans? Is it a gift? Or do you spend hours observing them?

Thank you, Champ and very happy to have opened your eyes more to the behaviour of humans. Humans are my passion so I think that’s the main reason I notice all these things about them. I love them ever so much and more than any other species that I have met, even more than dogs. It’s easy and so much fun to work on your passions, isn’t it? I do spend hours just being with humans and also I am highly empathic – which most dogs are with their humans, too, actually – so that means I pick up on how they are thinking and feeling. Some humans call that psychic. I like to think about their thoughts and feelings and their behaviour. Humans are very clever and they also have very complicated feelings. Dogs are also clever but with just the right amount of cleverness so they don’t get muddled like humans, and also dogs are clear on their feelings. I hope in writing my observations I can help humans think not so muddled and simply love and not get too upset.

2. A quick question before we press on with even more philosophical Q&A: how did you come to live with Emma and her family?

Ted thinking!

Emma’s mummy Jane decided she wanted a dog and so she came to see me and my puppy siblings when I was still living with my mummy and daddy dog, and I was the first one to go and greet her. I was laughing and wagging my tail and so she said she would take me home when I was ready to go. And then when I was, I did, and then I met Emma and we bonded straight away. I know I am a very fortunate dog cos I was never abandoned or mistreated. I went straight to some lovely humans. All dogs deserve wonderful humans to make their Fur-Ever Homes with.

3. Back to the writing. In your Journal you said you started writing to help Emma get over her writer’s block with creativity. But is that strictly true? Were you actually dying to get started writing anyway?

Ha ha, clever Champ! Yes I was dying to get started but it took a little while for Emma to ‘hear’ me telling her all I had to say. She gets distracted very easily and goes off away in her head and in fantasy lands sometimes and I had to get her back to the bones of things. She had to get stuck and blocked so she’d be ready to be unblocked, if that makes sense. But then once she did hear me there was no stopping her. Most humans have trouble understanding Dog, but she usually gets me really well. Sometimes we argue, but that’s normal with siblings and those creating things together.

4. You said some really philosophical things about life in your Journal. Do you read about that in books, or does it just come to you?

A good idea coming back to Ted...

It just comes to me. Or it comes to Emma. In all honesty, sometimes we’re not totally sure which. Well, I am sure it all comes to me. But Emma says she has more input than just a scribe and as she is scribing for me right now, I think we’d better say it just comes to both of us.

5. You mentioned some pretty personal things in your Journal about the family. Did they mind when you mentioned how their feet smell? Although I must say, Emma sounds as if she smells yummy. Candy-floss. I’ve never tasted it but it sounds delicious.

They know I am a dog and I like smells so they were fine about it and found it funny. They think I’m very funny, in fact. I think that’s why I can get away with saying all these things about them. Some of the things in the Journal are personal truths about them and some are fiction. We did that just to make sure nobody reading it would know for sure which is which and my humans wouldn’t be upset about it. But it could all be true and probably is for some humans somewhere. Candy-floss is delicious, yes – very sweet and also airy like Emma.

6. Now that their secrets are out, do you find members of the family kind of being careful what they do in case you write it down?

No, the opposite! They make sure I am watching before they do anything J

7. You write a blog as well, so writing is an everyday thing for you. Do you have to have a special place to write? Or nice music? Or total silence?

Ted dictating to Emma.

I can only write when Emma is ready to help me so it’s not always every day cos she has other things to do. Then I have to try to remember what I was going to write and my memories don’t last very long. I also Facebook and Tweet (@TedTerrier) J My special place to write is sitting next to Emma on the sofa at our mummy’s home. Usually I have my head and front paws on her lap and we look into each other’s eyes and then she takes my thoughts and puts them on paper or computer. For background ambiance, we might have the TV or music or even other people talking. It doesn’t matter. All sorts can be going on and still my ideas flow out. Emma says I make her concentrate and be more in tune with herself than any other time she tries to write or be creative.

8. What’s your favourite food in the whole world? Any special treats?

Darn! Who forgot the cheese?

Cheese, cheese, more cheese, and ‘Can I have some cheese, please?’! My absolute favourite is Babybel cheese, which my human mummy calls ‘bombels’ so that’s what we’ve called them in our writings cos we’re not sure if we’re allowed to say product names; or maybe we could and then say ‘there are other cheeses available.’

9. What’s next on the writing horizon for you? You know that a Pawthor can never have just one book. Any little hints for my eager readers?

Sneak preview of Ted's next book!

Yes a Pawthor never can and I won’t cos towards the end of this month, March 2014 (we hope), – which also happens to be my 14^th birthday – The Second Journal of Ted Terrier will be ready and out J Woofyay! And we are already working on the third one J

10. What advice would you give to Pawthors out there contemplating publishing their mewahs or their Observations on Life?

Easy – get yourself a lovely human cos they are good at looking after the practicalities of it so you can just focus on your observations and creativity and philosophising and what really matters. Just bark it out there!

11. Is there anything that you’d like to share with readers, or anything special you’d like to tell the world? (Like who is really your favourite person in the family…)

Okay, well, cos she was the star of the show and my primary inspiration, my journal says my favourite person is my mummy Jane, but actually, she’s not. I’m not saying this cos her fingers are typing it, but honestly my favourite person is Emma and I really couldn’t do this without her cos we have a wooftastic connection and my favourite place to be is by her side J

Thanks for sharing all this wonderful insight with me and my readers, Ted. I’ll be first in line to review your next book.

PS: Are you a Pawthor? Have you written a memwah or just your Observations on Life? Let me know for a book review and interview. Cats also welcome!

Book Review: The Journal of Ted Terrier

The Journal of Ted Terrier by Pawthor Ted Terrier and his scribe (also a Pawthor) Emma Knight just has to be one of the funniest books I have read on humans and their behaviour, from a dog’s point of view.  People often say, “If only the dog could talk…” but maybe they wouldn’t be happy with what the dog might say!  Ted Terrier, who is such a clever (and handsome) Jack Russell, tells us all about his family and the many silly human things that silly humans do. His journal spares no one and from six-foot-something head of the family Peter, to depressed mum Jane, to sibling Emma (who struggles to hold onto her creativity, hence this book to help her get it back), to the various visitors (so few…), Ted gives readers the benefit of his observations. He is honest, fair, and if you are a human reading this book, you will recognise some of your (ahem) failings as a member of the two-pawed species.

Pawthor Ted Terrier

Ted starts right off by confessing his obsession with feet, and gives us a description of his family’s feet. The smells of his family’s feet, to be exact. Interesting. That gives readers an idea of how dogs see humans: as smells, not as looks and height. Anyone taller than a human child is very big to a small dog—of course. Well, I wish I had thought of explaining it that way. In fact, let me say right off, I love the way Ted explains things about humans and dogs. It just makes such perfect sense. On the philosophical side, Ted says even cleverer things as he explains the difference between human and dog thinking. Humans’ problem is they think too much and they end up confusing themselves and making their own lives difficult. From there he touches on the benefits of Sunday walks (and everyone knows every day should be Sunday); the problem with religion; how bad it is to get upset; what exactly is black comedy (something I have always wondered); and what really matters in life (a nice warm bed, yummy treats, fresh water, lots of toys, and lots of cuddles in my humble opinion). On a practical side, he observes that dogs have it much easier because they wear their clothes (fur) all the time, and how communication with humans can be difficult (i.e. what not to do to visitors’ legs).

The absolutely fantastic illustrations give readers a very clear picture of what happens in Ted’s household and I had many laugh-out-loud moments. I could just see all those people and all the funny things they did. The Journal of Ted Terrier will make you see your dog in a very different light. Have you ever said or thought, “If only the dog could talk…” Don’t think that. The dog might surprise you! Five Stars!

Keep up with Ted’s observations on life by visiting his Facebook page and his blog.

Champ says, "Adopt First!"

Has it really been two whole weeks since I last blogged? That’s awful. My only excuse is that I have been busy Tweeting (especially to help other animals) and making new friends on Twitter; I’ve been conducting Pawthor interviews; and I’ve been trying to catch up with my To Be Read pile. Added to that, don’t forget I’m the Ambassadog for S.A.F.E. Rescue and in a few days I’ll be going to Petco with my guardians to help spread the word about saving animals and adopting rescues.

 

I'll be showing off all my book merchandise as well!

 

ADOPT FIRST

Although many people love an exotic ‘special’ breed of pet, consider adopting a little friend before you buy. Many animals no longer have homes for a variety of reasons. These animals usually make the most loving, lovable, friendly additions to any family. Petco is a large pet store in the US. They sell pet supplies of all types. They allow rescue groups to hold adoptions at their stores to promote adopting rescues. S.A.F.E. Rescue has been with Petco for seven years. I have made so many friends and gained so many fans at these adoption days. If you are interested in adopting a really cute, wonderful pet, visit S.A.F.E. Rescue's adoption link. There are some loving and adorable dogs just waiting for a happy Fur-Ever Home!

CONSIDER A SENIOR PET

Many older people might want a pet, but are reluctant to take on a rambunctious puppy that needs lots of energetic walks and play time. A senior pet (anything from 7/8+) is ideal. These animals are generally mature, settled, house-trained, and calm. They would keep their owner’s pace, with gentle walks/strolls, a sociable temperament, and can offer several more years of loving companionship. Give an older animal a chance at happy twilight years.

 

Having Fun with Family!

I wanted to talk today about having fun with your family. Do you know that dogs are truly a human's best friend? Dogs are descended from the gray wolf and we've been domesticated for thousands of years. I'm not sure how many years that could be but it sounds like a lot! Anyway, we dogs are so versatile in being a human's companion. We love to do any and everything a human does, just to be near them.

I've heard of dogs skateboarding and even surfing (in the sea!) and I think they're very brave. But most dogs like more relaxed activities. If you want a brisk walk around the block, we're up for it. If you want to veg out on the sofa and watch mindless television, we're up for it, too.

I'm going to share some of the lovely activities I do with my Foster Family, and maybe you'll get some ideas of how much fun you can have with your family (if you're a dog reading this) or your dog (if you're a human reading this!).

Going to the beach. I love the beach, even in cold weather, but walking along with Foster Mommy Suzy is about my speed.

Here's me checking out those big waves!


Then going for a walk around the neighborhood is just the best fun in the world!

Luckily Foster Daddy Robert loves walking and we're always eager to go with!





Helping in the kitchen is no problem at all. We dogs are always keen to volunteer our services as Tasters of the Meal.

This is me in the kitchen over Thanksgiving, just checking the pumpkin is fine. It was delicious!




 
Then, if you have chickens like we do, humans always like it if you help then find the eggs. I've had a few accidents with eggs. They seem to break easily.

Aren't chickens clever?


We love being around barbeques or any kind of outdoor activities involving food. Of course, it's a complete mystery why human have evolved to living in houses and cooking food comfortably on the stove; but they seem to like going outside and making a fire and doing it the primitive way. Oh, well, there's no accounting for taste...


See? They like lighting fires outdoors.

On to more sedentary activities. If you want to sit by the fire, indoors this time, you'll find your dog will love doing this with you.

Me by the fire, indoors this time!

Foster Mommy Suzy likes making things. I think lots of humans enjoy this, too. They use long sticks and sometimes call it Knitting, and sometimes call it Crocheting. This is the perfect opportunity to settle down with your Special Person, and show them how much you're helping with their activity.

You can see how helpful I am being by lying on the Knitting to keep it from falling to the floor.


Then sometimes you can help with paperwork, especially if there are young people in the house that go to school or college. They always have lots of paper around. This is a fantastic opportunity to help them dispose of the pesky paperwork...


This looks like an awful amount of homework. Would you like me to eat it for you?







But then, at the end of a long and fruitful day, filled with fun activities, there's nothing like curling up in bed with your Special Person and being a lovely little hot water bottle for them. Humans really appreciate it.




G'night, all! Sweet dreams...

Remember, there are zillions of ways you can keep your Special Person company and help them enjoy their activities even more. If you have cute pictures of yourself doing interesting activities, please send them to me for my blog. I love sharing.

Me and My Friend Shady

Today I was thinking about introducing my friends to someone special that lives with all us animals at Foster Mommy Suzy's house. Well, Shady is a rabbit so he has his own comfy house in the back garden. He has the Chicken Ladies to talk to every day, lovely scenery to enjoy, and of course I chat to him all the time.

 

Shady is also a rescue from the Camarillo shelter and is missing a piece of his lower lip. Shady also appears in the short story in my book where he gives some advice. Shady is special because he is special like all animals, but when I first came to Foster Mommy Suzy's home to get better, Shady was helpful and encouraging. Here's a pic of me below, when  I first arrived, just thinking about going outside.

 

I was almost too scared to go outside...

 

Now here's a pic of me talking to the Chicken Ladies (also my friends and very clever birds). I was still very skinny.

"Is that a dog?" squawks Miss Henrietta.

 

Then there's my first chat with Shady. I'm wearing a coat because the sores on my body hadn't healed properly. Now I know what you are thinking ... where's the rabbit? Shady is very shy and he doesn't really like the camera.

 

Here's me today, all healed, having a chin wag with my long-eared buddy! This time you can see Shady in the left side of his hutch. My fur has grown back and I am healthy. Thank you to all my friends who helped me back on the path to being the doggie I am today. I love them! Remember, a friend in need is a friend indeed. Be a friend indeed to all helpless animals in need and they will reward you with all the love in the world. Who could ask for anything better?

Big woofs and tail wags! Please share your rescue stories with me. I love to talk about 'happy endings' stories on my blog and in my Tweets.

Why We Dogs Love Toys

This isn't actually mine and oops, I think I broke it!

Today I thought I'd talk a little bit about why we dogs love toys. I got lots of toys for Christmas (lucky me) and I think humans should know just why we like lots of different toys. I mean, humans have lots of different things too, like toys, and shoes, and clothes and stuff. Dogs are the same. We also like variety.

 Playing is an important part of a dog’s life. It keeps them mentally active and alert. Chewing is part of their entertainment.  A dog toy is a toy that is specifically for dogs to play with. Dog toys come in many varieties, including dog bones, puppy toys, balls, tug toys, training aids, squeaky toys, discs and Frisbees, plush toys, and sticks. Here's a picture of me having fun.

Dog toys serve different purposes. Puppies, for instance, need toys they can chew on when they are teething because their gums and jaws become very sore and chewing on things provides them relief. Also, playing with different toys encourages exercise, which benefits the pet's overall health. Toys also stimulate dogs' minds, discourage problem behavior resulting from boredom and excess energy, and promote dental health.

There are a wide variety of dog toys on the market that are designed for different purposes and depending on the dog's characteristics such as size, activity level, chewing habits, and play style.

Distraction toys keep dogs busy. They are useful when people cannot play with their dogs. Some examples are food delivery toys, dental chew toys, Kongs stuffed with treats, Nylabones, chew challenge toys, and puzzle toys.

A dog bone is either a real or toy bone that makes a good dog toy. Some dogs like to bury bones in the yard, so they can dig them up and chew on them later. Other dogs like to carry bones around with them. Dog bones also help getting plaque off of the dog's teeth.

Latex and rubber dog toys are great for dog entertainment. With these toys, dogs that are aggressive chewers have a safe way to satisfy their biting instincts. These toys also help keep dogs' gums and teeth clean and healthy. In general, hard rubber bones and other latex dog toys help improve dogs' overall oral hygiene.

Even though your dog has plenty of toys, don’t forget he needs you to play with him too. It’s great exercise and fun for the both of you. Frisbees, balls, tug toys are all great “my human can play too” toys.

Yes. Dogs really do need toys. Toys keep them happy, occupied and out of trouble.

 

 

Vespa Needs Your Help: Vespa's Voyage!

I just read about a wonderfully brave little dog in South Africa at a shelter called Woodrock Animal Rescue. Vespa's back legs stopped working and she still scoots around (like a little Vespa!) but she's going to need some wheels to have a full and happy life. Please read her story below and remember any donation makes a difference. Disabled animals are not 'broken' animals: they are just different. Their love and loyalty is exactly the same!

With your help, Vespa can get back on track!

Who we are!: Vespa's voyage!: Stella's story. Vespa came into my life  around September of 2013. The day I met her I knew this girl was special. She has this happy bo...

Looking for Fur-Ever Homes: Abby and Buddy

I love all my pals at SAFE Rescue and whenever a doggie comes in needing a Fur-Ever Home, I like to help all I can. Here are two wonderful pooches who would make two new families very happy. California area, but Abby and Buddy don't care where their new owners live.

Rescue of the Week!

SAFE Rescue says: "Abby is still looking for her Fur-Ever Home. She is such a fun and sweet dog.  She’s very shy at first but give her a little time and she's a fun-loving, happy, playful girl. Abby is a 1.5 year old female terrier mix who came to SAFE Animal Rescue with a badly injured back leg. Dr. Slaton was able to save her leg and she is as good as new. Abby is one of our sweetest and most playful dogs ever. She has a lot of puppy energy and loves her walks and time at the dog park. She runs like the wind so you would never even know that she almost lost her leg. If a family is willing to give her time to adjust to her surroundings they will have found such a loyal and loving dog. Loud noises still scare her so she would do best with older children. She is available and waiting for her Fur-Ever Home."



Cute, sweet Abby waiting for a loving new family.

Rehoming for Buddy!

SAFE Rescue says: "If you are looking for a handsome young Collie, Buddy may be the boy for you. He is a one year old neutered white/sable headed collie. Buddy has been obedience trained, loves car rides, is housebroken, walks well on a leash, likes people and other animals and is very smart. He plays well in doggie day care and dog parks. We are rehoming Buddy for his owners. He will do great as an only dog or in a family that is very dog savvy."

Handsome Buddy will make a great buddy!

 

If you would like to meet Abby or Buddy, please email Safeanimalrescue@aol.com. Even if you are not looking for another pet, please pass this message on to someone looking for a lovable 4-pawed friend and companion.

The Joy that Donations Bring

Today I have some amazing news. SAFE Rescue got a whole bunch of fantastic stuff from a wonderful pet company called Nuvet. Look at all the cool stuff that we got!

 SAFE Rescue says: “We'd like to send a great big Thank You to Nuvet and their employees for caring about rescue pets! Today Malia and Robert from Nuvet delivered a truck full of toys, carriers, food, collars, leashes, beds, blankets, bowls and so many other wonderful items for our rescue dogs! We’ll be able to spoil our foster dogs with all of the fun stuff they donated!”

 

Robert and Malia with a wonderful load of goodies for animals in distress!

 

I also add my barks of happiness and lots of tail wags to say thank you. SAFE Rescue saved me and it’s only because loving caring people donate that SAFE Rescue is able to do so much for animals in need. Remember, no donation is too small, and if you have left-over stuff that other animals can use, don’t be shy to help out your nearest animal shelter.

 

Here's Fergie thinking WOW!

 

Check out our kind Aminal Anjils at Nuvet and also have a look at what SAFE Rescue does for rescued animals.

Nani Needs a Home!

Pet Rescue of the Week!

I am so grateful to SAFE Rescue for saving me and making me well again. I feel it’s my duty to help them help as many other dogs as possible. Today my blog is about an adorable little rescued dog called Nani. Nani is still looking for her forever home here in So. Cal. She’s perfect for someone who only wants one dog. She likes to go on walks, throw squeak toys in the air and play with them, but most of all wants to be with her human.

SAFE Rescue says: “Nani is white Poodle/Lhasa Apso mix that we rescued from East Valley Shelter. Her owners surrendered her after they discovered blood in her stool. Turns out she had bladders stones and needed urgent surgery. Three huge stones were removed by Dr. Slaton and she is now good as new. No special diet required either.

We think Nani was an only dog as she wants her human’s lap all to herself. She is approximately 7 years old but has a lot of play left in her. She throws her toys around and catches them before they hit the floor.

We think she would do great with an older person since her favorite thing is to sit on the couch next to you (yes she is a couch potato). She is available and waiting for her forever home.

For more information please contact safeanimalrescue@yahoo.com. Thank you!”

Nani says: "I know I am adorable. Let me show you just how much."

 

I think Nani is the cutest little dog in the world. So, if you know anyone who would love to offer Nani a new Fur-Ever Home, you can contact SAFE Rescue. Please share this post so lots and lots of loving people see it. You never know, someone reading this might be Nani's new guardian.

Champ Reviews Tortoise Soup

Hello everyone,
This is my very first book review as a Pawthor. Phew! I am nervous. Since I became a Pawthor, I realise just how important it is for people to tell other people about books. I mean, how else are they going to know how wonderful a book is unless someone tells

Byron eating a strawberry on New Year's Day

them? That’s why I’m going to tell the world about my friend Byron Tinker’s book, Tortoise Soup. I met Byron on Twitter and, although he is a tortoise, he is still a Pawthor (even though he hasn’t got paws). We swopped books and I just hope he loved my book as much as I did his.

This is what the story is about: Ruby Tinker is an orphan and she lives in St. Therese’s Children’s Home in England, with her pet tortoise Byron. Let me tell you, Byron is one special reptile. He can sing, dance, run fast (for a tortoise) and he makes up poetry as well (he was named after a famous poet). Anyway, Ruby has something wrong with her legs after a car accident when she lost her parents. She tries to be as happy as she can with Byron. They read books together, and tell each other everything, like the bestest friends in the whole world. But the horrible Miss Scratbakk, who runs the children’s home, has a wicked plan. She wants to become very rich. I won’t spoil the plot for you, but her evil plans mean the end of Byron. Ruby’s Uncle Peter comes to fetch her to live with him in Scotland in a Fur-Ever Home. He doesn’t like pets and poor Byron has to stay behind. Ruby is terribly upset. What will happen to Byron? Will he and Ruby ever be reunited?

What I think of the book: Well, I nearly chewed my nails off worrying about Byron. He is a really brave tortoise, and he has incredible adventures. I didn’t think he would survive, especially when he met the snakes in the pet shop. Amazingly enough, so many people helped Byron, as well as other animals. But at the same time, Ruby's new home in Scotland was a long way from the Children's Home in England and when Byron decided to walk there, I thought to myself, “He’ll never make it.” The story is just full of love and friendship, and also bravery and not giving up. I imagined myself right next to Byron as he plodded along, and when he described things, it was as if I could see them as well. I just loved how Ruby did not give up on Byron: she knew he was still alive.

There is lots of wonderful magical stuff that people who love animals will enjoy. I cried a lot reading this book because Byron talked about things that were happy and sad at the same time. If you want adventure and magicality, this is the book for you. You also learn a lot about tortoises, how to care for them, and what they eat. They don’t like corned-beef-and-mustard sandwiches. I must say, I wouldn’t mind a sandwich like that, but hold the mustard please.

Byron lives in the United Kingdom which is a long way from where I live in California. His guardian is Nick Holland, who is also a Pawthor. I think he helped Byron with some big words and spelling. You can follow Byron on Twitter @ByronTinker. You can also buy his book on Amazon, and don’t forget to leave a review. I give it Five Stars!

"There is a Father Christmas!"

Hello everyone,
I have wonderful news. My blind friend Joe has been adopted!!! Isn't that incredible???? You may remember a post or two ago I put up Joe's photo of him sitting on Father Christmas' lap, telling the guy in the red suit that all he wanted was his Fur-Ever Family? Well, you won't believe it (or maybe you will), the Father Christmas that flies around the world and gives toys to children heard him, and guess what!!!!!

Joe making his Christmas Wish for a Fur-Ever Home
 

This is what S.A.F.E. Rescue posted on their site.

"What better way to start the New Year than by being able to announce that JOE HAS BEEN ADOPTED! Thank you to everyone who followed Joe's story. This success story was possible because you all cared enough to support Joe. A co-owner of Doggin' Around day-care in Ventura, CA fell in love with him when he was there. So Joe will get to run and play every day all day long!"

Joe happy coz his dreams have come true!
 

 I'm a little bit sad that I won't see as much of him as before, but hey, his new Fur-Ever Mommy runs a doggy day-care so that's a good excuse for me to have lots and lots of play dates. So, if ever you doubted Father Christmas, or the Anjil for Aminals, stop right now. They do exist and as much as they can they are listening and trying to help. I am so happy I could just bark my head off with joy. Please visit S.A.F.E. Rescue and say how pleased you are as well. If you'd like to make a donation to help the animals still waiting for their Fur-Ever Home, then there is a button to do so.