From mid-November to about mid-February its dark when I leave the house and dark when I get home. The dog park we like to go to does not have night lights {which sucks}. So this time of year we walk -- A LOT -- in the dark. I have a neon yellow vest with silver reflective stripes I wear over my coat. Highly visable! {if you can't see me you shouldn't be driving} But the idiot driving down the road a few weeks ago didn't seem to care about the 2 redheads with me. Gave us a good scare. So when I got near Gander Mountain I headed to the K9 section and picked out some bright reflective gear for the kidz. Don't they make good models?
Friday, November 20, 2009
Vizsla Safety Gear
From mid-November to about mid-February its dark when I leave the house and dark when I get home. The dog park we like to go to does not have night lights {which sucks}. So this time of year we walk -- A LOT -- in the dark. I have a neon yellow vest with silver reflective stripes I wear over my coat. Highly visable! {if you can't see me you shouldn't be driving} But the idiot driving down the road a few weeks ago didn't seem to care about the 2 redheads with me. Gave us a good scare. So when I got near Gander Mountain I headed to the K9 section and picked out some bright reflective gear for the kidz. Don't they make good models?
Vizsla First Aid
I'm not sure which one of them needed the band aid but nearly all were slobbered on before the right one was found.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Protect Your Vizsla Against the Silent Killer
http://TruthaboutPetFood.com - http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com
The Silent Killer of Pets
Susan Thixton
By Susan Thixton
Published on 10/26/2009
In 2007 melamine was the killer of countless dogs and cats across the U.S. and Canada. In 2009 there is a new killer of pets; silence.
In 2007 melamine was the killer of countless dogs and cats across the U.S. and Canada. In 2009 there is a new killer of pets; silence.The 2007 pet food recall taught Pet Food and the FDA something BIG. The 2007 pet food recall taught Pet Food and the FDA that Pet Parents go a little ballistic over news of a pet food recall. It’s been referred to as ‘pet food hysteria’. Instead of just going on as usual, panicked ‘hysterical’ Pet Parents turned to blogging and Tweeting about a tainted pet food. We (pet parents) want to learn everything we can and want to share every bit of pet food news the best way we can hoping to save the life of our or someone else’s pet. This blogging and Tweeting told Pet Food and the FDA pet parents have lost trust in pet foods and have serious doubts of the effectiveness of the FDA. The apparent new method of handling pet food recalls, is not handling them at all. The new recalls are silent.In recent weeks, the following 'silences' have happened in pet food... Premium Edge Pet Food learned of cats getting sick (one died) in the Rochester, NY area. The pet food manufacturer (Diamond Pet Foods) tracked down the food the sick cats had consumed; the company discovered all suspect foods were manufactured within a twelve minute time frame. It is believed that some type of manufacturing error occurred during those twelve minutes. Premium Edge contacted distributors and retailers in the Rochester area to pull suspect product from store shelves. No official recall was initiated with the FDA nor did Premium Edge add a press release to their website until after news broke publically. The FDA recall came 18 days after the Premium Edge recall was published here. What happened to the pets that was already eating that cat food unknowingly?
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/458/1/Premium-Edge-Cat-Food-Voluntary-Withdrawal/Page1.html
The most recent pet food product pull was from Wysong. After a reported death of a dog, Wysong discovered mold in several lots of dog foods believed to be caused from a “malfunctioning moisture checking device” during manufacturing. The second Wysong statement told petsumers that incoming ingredients and finished products are tested for moisture and mycotoxins (mold). Despite stated testing, dog foods still managed to contain mold and still managed to be shipped to distributors and retail outlets. Wysong placed a press release on their website; however it was not easily found. No official recall press release was initiated by the FDA. In fact, Wysong stated the FDA told them a press release was not necessary. "The matter was of small enough consequence that we have even been told by the FDA that a news release is not necessary."
http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/10/22/wysong-pet-food-recall-way-to-miss-the-point/
Again, what happened to the pets that were eating the moldy foods sold previous to the dog food withdrawal? Latest statement from Wysong
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/473/1/Statement-from-Wysong-Pet-Foods/Page1.html
Why was there not a prompt FDA recall press release of these pet foods? Why were these products (and many others of late) ‘withdrawn’ from store shelves instead of publically and promptly recalled? What is the difference between a pet food withdrawal and a pet food recall?The FDA provided me the following explanation to the difference between a pet food withdrawal and a pet food recall…"FDA does not have statutory authority to require manufacturers to initiate pet food recalls. Therefore, the initiation of such recalls on the part of manufacturers or importers is voluntary.
Please see the following for additional information on recalls:
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm049070.htm
Recalls classified as Class I require a press release which is typically issued by the firm. FDA posts those releases at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm.Companies have conducted recalls that were not classified as Class I and issued press releases which is their prerogative but only Class I classified recalls require a press release.
"The FDA website defines a Class I, Class II, and Class III recall as:
Class I: Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death. Examples include: food found to contain botulinum toxin, food with undeclared allergens, a label mix-up on a lifesaving drug, or a defective artificial heart valve.
Class II: Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature. Example: a drug that is under-strength but that is not used to treat life-threatening situations.
Class III: Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but that violate FDA labeling or manufacturing laws. Examples include: a minor container defect and lack of English labeling in a retail food.
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm049070.htm
Now…the FDA states a Class I recall requires a press release. Class I is defined as a dangerous or defective product that predictably could cause serious health problems or death. Both of these recent pet food withdrawals are believed to have caused numerous serious illnesses and death, thus classifying them into a Class I recall. Yet neither of this pet food withdrawals were promptly released on the FDA website as is standard for Class I recalls. Why not?
The same FDA webpage states the following about recalls…FDA seeks publicity about a recall only when it believes the public needs to be alerted to a serious hazard. When a recalled product has been widely distributed, the news media is a very effective way to reach large numbers of people. FDA can hold press conferences, issue press releases, and post updates to its Web site regularly, to alert people.
"It's about being as transparent as possible," says Catherine McDermott, public affairs manager in the Division of Federal-State Relations in FDA's Office of Regulatory Affairs. "If we feel there is that much of a health risk, we will offer media updates every day to give new information, and all that we know gets posted to FDA's Web site.
"‘Transparent’? Are you kidding me?As if the above wasn’t enough of a concern, there is one more pet food issue that must be addressed. When a pet food is withdrawn from store shelves, what about the customers that have already purchased that suspect food? Don’t these pet owners deserve to be warned?It’s quite a problem. Pet Food doesn’t like to admit an error has occurred with their pet foods. Who would? An official pet food recall becomes a permanent scar on the company image; furthermore it could become a haunting financial disaster.However, on the other side of the coin, are pet owners…scared out of their wits. There is probably not a pet owner in the U.S. or Canada that doesn’t have a first hand experience with a sick pet due to a pet food or know someone that does. Over the past several years, thousands of dogs and cats have died directly because of a pet food. Thousands of pet deaths, YET nothing has changed in pet food regulations to prevent future deaths. Pet owners are frightened; worried sick if their pet’s food will recalled or silently pulled from store shelves…AFTER their dog or cat has been eating it. Will they learn the food is bad too late? Will their beloved dog or cat get sick or die?There is a GAPING HOLE in the pet food withdrawal and recall system that everyone of authority seems to be ignoring; Notification of pet owners. Ya know…the people that purchased the pet food…they’re called CUSTOMERS! Customers and their pets are falling into this GAPING HOLE and no one seems to care. Thanks to the Internet and a world of concerned pet parents, news of pet food withdrawals does get out sooner or later…but I have to wonder how many times has the news of a suspect pet food arrived too late? How many pets have fallen into the GAPING HOLE? One sick pet due to NOT INFORMING A PET OWNER is too many.Furthermore, with every new story of a pulled pet food, without first learning it from the pet food company itself…the suspicion meter rises. What else are they (pet food) hiding? What else are they not telling us? More and more pet owners become even more untrusting of ALL pet food. Trying to keep the lid on a pet food withdrawal isn’t working. The current recall system isn’t working either. So…let’s try something else. A few weeks ago, I was contacted by a very concerned pet owner. Her own dogs had suffered from a silent recall in the past; the recent increase in silent recalls was becoming alarming. Her idea was to develop a method for pet food companies to alert customers if they experienced a product recall. Her hope was that every pet food company would choose integrity over secrecy. Her hope, as well, was for us – pet parents – to push the changes through. I completely agree, something needs to change! We can no longer wait for FDA reform; it might not ever happen. Silent recalls ARE making pets sick! It has to stop.
Let’s take matters into our own hands and ask (ok, perhaps demand nicely) Pet Food Companies initiate a notification system for pet food withdrawals and silent recalls! This isn’t brain surgery…this is a very simple system that can Save the lives of Pets! Perhaps your pet!Please take a few minutes, copy a letter and email it to your Pet Food Company. Click Here for the very simple instructions.Wishing you and your pet(s) the best…And, hoping you help us Stop Silent Pet Food Recalls.Susan ThixtonTruth about Pet FoodPetsumer Report www.TruthaboutPetFood.com Are you subscribed to Truth About Pet Food Newsletter?Receive future pet food articles and alerts delivered to your email box. Click Here to subscribe. Your privacy is guaranteed - your email address will not be sold or shared.Does your pet’s food contain Risk Ingredients?Petsumer Report knows if Chinese Imports and other risk ingredients are used in over 1500 different cat foods, dog foods, and pet treats. Subscribe to Petsumer Report - reporting imported or U.S. only, human quality or lesser grade, Shelf Life, and red flag pet food ingredients. 40+ new reviews added monthly. 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee. www.PetsumerReport.comFollow Truth about Pet Food on Twitter. To follow TAPF on Twitter...Under People Search, look for Susan Thixton or TAPF (Truth about Pet Food was too long for Twitter). Instant pet food updates should an emergency occur. www.Twitter.com/TAPFBecome Active in sharing the 'Truth'. Join and help other pet owners in the TAPF Forum. http://truthaboutpetfood.ning.comIndependent Pet Food Store Listings are here! To find quality dog food and cat food in your area...Click Here. (If you are the owner of a Pet Store, Dig This)
The Silent Killer of Pets
Susan Thixton
By Susan Thixton
Published on 10/26/2009
In 2007 melamine was the killer of countless dogs and cats across the U.S. and Canada. In 2009 there is a new killer of pets; silence.
In 2007 melamine was the killer of countless dogs and cats across the U.S. and Canada. In 2009 there is a new killer of pets; silence.The 2007 pet food recall taught Pet Food and the FDA something BIG. The 2007 pet food recall taught Pet Food and the FDA that Pet Parents go a little ballistic over news of a pet food recall. It’s been referred to as ‘pet food hysteria’. Instead of just going on as usual, panicked ‘hysterical’ Pet Parents turned to blogging and Tweeting about a tainted pet food. We (pet parents) want to learn everything we can and want to share every bit of pet food news the best way we can hoping to save the life of our or someone else’s pet. This blogging and Tweeting told Pet Food and the FDA pet parents have lost trust in pet foods and have serious doubts of the effectiveness of the FDA. The apparent new method of handling pet food recalls, is not handling them at all. The new recalls are silent.In recent weeks, the following 'silences' have happened in pet food... Premium Edge Pet Food learned of cats getting sick (one died) in the Rochester, NY area. The pet food manufacturer (Diamond Pet Foods) tracked down the food the sick cats had consumed; the company discovered all suspect foods were manufactured within a twelve minute time frame. It is believed that some type of manufacturing error occurred during those twelve minutes. Premium Edge contacted distributors and retailers in the Rochester area to pull suspect product from store shelves. No official recall was initiated with the FDA nor did Premium Edge add a press release to their website until after news broke publically. The FDA recall came 18 days after the Premium Edge recall was published here. What happened to the pets that was already eating that cat food unknowingly?
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/458/1/Premium-Edge-Cat-Food-Voluntary-Withdrawal/Page1.html
The most recent pet food product pull was from Wysong. After a reported death of a dog, Wysong discovered mold in several lots of dog foods believed to be caused from a “malfunctioning moisture checking device” during manufacturing. The second Wysong statement told petsumers that incoming ingredients and finished products are tested for moisture and mycotoxins (mold). Despite stated testing, dog foods still managed to contain mold and still managed to be shipped to distributors and retail outlets. Wysong placed a press release on their website; however it was not easily found. No official recall press release was initiated by the FDA. In fact, Wysong stated the FDA told them a press release was not necessary. "The matter was of small enough consequence that we have even been told by the FDA that a news release is not necessary."
http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/10/22/wysong-pet-food-recall-way-to-miss-the-point/
Again, what happened to the pets that were eating the moldy foods sold previous to the dog food withdrawal? Latest statement from Wysong
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/473/1/Statement-from-Wysong-Pet-Foods/Page1.html
Why was there not a prompt FDA recall press release of these pet foods? Why were these products (and many others of late) ‘withdrawn’ from store shelves instead of publically and promptly recalled? What is the difference between a pet food withdrawal and a pet food recall?The FDA provided me the following explanation to the difference between a pet food withdrawal and a pet food recall…"FDA does not have statutory authority to require manufacturers to initiate pet food recalls. Therefore, the initiation of such recalls on the part of manufacturers or importers is voluntary.
Please see the following for additional information on recalls:
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm049070.htm
Recalls classified as Class I require a press release which is typically issued by the firm. FDA posts those releases at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm.Companies have conducted recalls that were not classified as Class I and issued press releases which is their prerogative but only Class I classified recalls require a press release.
"The FDA website defines a Class I, Class II, and Class III recall as:
Class I: Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death. Examples include: food found to contain botulinum toxin, food with undeclared allergens, a label mix-up on a lifesaving drug, or a defective artificial heart valve.
Class II: Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature. Example: a drug that is under-strength but that is not used to treat life-threatening situations.
Class III: Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but that violate FDA labeling or manufacturing laws. Examples include: a minor container defect and lack of English labeling in a retail food.
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm049070.htm
Now…the FDA states a Class I recall requires a press release. Class I is defined as a dangerous or defective product that predictably could cause serious health problems or death. Both of these recent pet food withdrawals are believed to have caused numerous serious illnesses and death, thus classifying them into a Class I recall. Yet neither of this pet food withdrawals were promptly released on the FDA website as is standard for Class I recalls. Why not?
The same FDA webpage states the following about recalls…FDA seeks publicity about a recall only when it believes the public needs to be alerted to a serious hazard. When a recalled product has been widely distributed, the news media is a very effective way to reach large numbers of people. FDA can hold press conferences, issue press releases, and post updates to its Web site regularly, to alert people.
"It's about being as transparent as possible," says Catherine McDermott, public affairs manager in the Division of Federal-State Relations in FDA's Office of Regulatory Affairs. "If we feel there is that much of a health risk, we will offer media updates every day to give new information, and all that we know gets posted to FDA's Web site.
"‘Transparent’? Are you kidding me?As if the above wasn’t enough of a concern, there is one more pet food issue that must be addressed. When a pet food is withdrawn from store shelves, what about the customers that have already purchased that suspect food? Don’t these pet owners deserve to be warned?It’s quite a problem. Pet Food doesn’t like to admit an error has occurred with their pet foods. Who would? An official pet food recall becomes a permanent scar on the company image; furthermore it could become a haunting financial disaster.However, on the other side of the coin, are pet owners…scared out of their wits. There is probably not a pet owner in the U.S. or Canada that doesn’t have a first hand experience with a sick pet due to a pet food or know someone that does. Over the past several years, thousands of dogs and cats have died directly because of a pet food. Thousands of pet deaths, YET nothing has changed in pet food regulations to prevent future deaths. Pet owners are frightened; worried sick if their pet’s food will recalled or silently pulled from store shelves…AFTER their dog or cat has been eating it. Will they learn the food is bad too late? Will their beloved dog or cat get sick or die?There is a GAPING HOLE in the pet food withdrawal and recall system that everyone of authority seems to be ignoring; Notification of pet owners. Ya know…the people that purchased the pet food…they’re called CUSTOMERS! Customers and their pets are falling into this GAPING HOLE and no one seems to care. Thanks to the Internet and a world of concerned pet parents, news of pet food withdrawals does get out sooner or later…but I have to wonder how many times has the news of a suspect pet food arrived too late? How many pets have fallen into the GAPING HOLE? One sick pet due to NOT INFORMING A PET OWNER is too many.Furthermore, with every new story of a pulled pet food, without first learning it from the pet food company itself…the suspicion meter rises. What else are they (pet food) hiding? What else are they not telling us? More and more pet owners become even more untrusting of ALL pet food. Trying to keep the lid on a pet food withdrawal isn’t working. The current recall system isn’t working either. So…let’s try something else. A few weeks ago, I was contacted by a very concerned pet owner. Her own dogs had suffered from a silent recall in the past; the recent increase in silent recalls was becoming alarming. Her idea was to develop a method for pet food companies to alert customers if they experienced a product recall. Her hope was that every pet food company would choose integrity over secrecy. Her hope, as well, was for us – pet parents – to push the changes through. I completely agree, something needs to change! We can no longer wait for FDA reform; it might not ever happen. Silent recalls ARE making pets sick! It has to stop.
Let’s take matters into our own hands and ask (ok, perhaps demand nicely) Pet Food Companies initiate a notification system for pet food withdrawals and silent recalls! This isn’t brain surgery…this is a very simple system that can Save the lives of Pets! Perhaps your pet!Please take a few minutes, copy a letter and email it to your Pet Food Company. Click Here for the very simple instructions.Wishing you and your pet(s) the best…And, hoping you help us Stop Silent Pet Food Recalls.Susan ThixtonTruth about Pet FoodPetsumer Report www.TruthaboutPetFood.com Are you subscribed to Truth About Pet Food Newsletter?Receive future pet food articles and alerts delivered to your email box. Click Here to subscribe. Your privacy is guaranteed - your email address will not be sold or shared.Does your pet’s food contain Risk Ingredients?Petsumer Report knows if Chinese Imports and other risk ingredients are used in over 1500 different cat foods, dog foods, and pet treats. Subscribe to Petsumer Report - reporting imported or U.S. only, human quality or lesser grade, Shelf Life, and red flag pet food ingredients. 40+ new reviews added monthly. 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee. www.PetsumerReport.comFollow Truth about Pet Food on Twitter. To follow TAPF on Twitter...Under People Search, look for Susan Thixton or TAPF (Truth about Pet Food was too long for Twitter). Instant pet food updates should an emergency occur. www.Twitter.com/TAPFBecome Active in sharing the 'Truth'. Join and help other pet owners in the TAPF Forum. http://truthaboutpetfood.ning.comIndependent Pet Food Store Listings are here! To find quality dog food and cat food in your area...Click Here. (If you are the owner of a Pet Store, Dig This)
Saturday, October 10, 2009
I Am The Vizsla
I came across some more blogging vizslas. Here is a link to the one post that has a slide show and a song by Nancy Simmonds -- I Am The Vizsla. I really love the words to this song as they are so very true!
Check out a couple ole vizsla's who are obvioulsly livin in the lap of loved luxury! {but then shouldn't all dogs?}
http://iamavizsla.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-happened-across-this-song-whilst.html
Check out a couple ole vizsla's who are obvioulsly livin in the lap of loved luxury! {but then shouldn't all dogs?}
http://iamavizsla.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-happened-across-this-song-whilst.html
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Orion Oaks Bark Park
We purchased a Metro Parks Perks Pass which lets us into all the regular Metro Parks PLUS some of the other water parks and hiking parks in Oakland County including this one!!!
This is the Orion Oaks Bark Park. It's 30+ miles from our house but it has ginormous running areas AND they also have one area with docks equipped especially with doggie ramps for the dogs to get in/out of the water.
They even have a nice pad with running water connected to the RESTROOM building. Yes, that's right I said RESTROOM building which even has "hitches" like at the vets office for you to hitch your dog up while you take a potty break.
When we go to this park for me it's all about practicing my in motion sports shots with the camera. I play with a lot of the settings to try and get some really good shots and usually I screw up the camera setting and can't get it back to normal mode. Yes, I'm still a sucky beginner photographer.
I love the look on his face: "Hey are you playing witout me?"
This place smell very different so Delilah has to give it the sniff up.
Hey Rocket, what's the black crap all over your legs? {thank goodness for the rinsing area!!}
Look out! Here comes the Rocket Man
I love this picture of Delilah I just wish I had adjusted the camera for the shadow in the woods
These two just loved running through the woods.
Picture of the large area and it has nice rolling hills to it
Three dog scramble for one ball thrown.
Behind you Delilah!
Watering the trees
Rocket gets the tennis ball just to make Delilah run after him. He's such a tease!
There he goes again takin' the ball
C'mon chase me Lilah! Chase me! {note big smile on Delilah's face}
Those are two cute bums. With Rockets tail so long it sure has a different shape than Delilahs
Rockets tail has always curved up a little whereas Delilahs tail is more like a rutter
Abrupt change in course ..... follow the lady with the chuck it stick!!
Flying ears
There's so much room to run. It's like vizsla heaven for these two. Although we've not seen any other vizslas at the park. We have met a few really pretty Weimys.
Ears and smiles
Ears and smiles
Hey lady that's not a ball!
I think that's a doggie smile on his face!
Ears and smiles
Now that is a doggie smile for sure. Gee whizz Rocket are you having fun?
She found a ball what a surprise! We purposly did not take our chuck it stick so Delilah would focus more on running around. If you ever need to find your tennis ball you know who to call!
This is the Orion Oaks Bark Park. It's 30+ miles from our house but it has ginormous running areas AND they also have one area with docks equipped especially with doggie ramps for the dogs to get in/out of the water.
They even have a nice pad with running water connected to the RESTROOM building. Yes, that's right I said RESTROOM building which even has "hitches" like at the vets office for you to hitch your dog up while you take a potty break.
When we go to this park for me it's all about practicing my in motion sports shots with the camera. I play with a lot of the settings to try and get some really good shots and usually I screw up the camera setting and can't get it back to normal mode. Yes, I'm still a sucky beginner photographer.
I love the look on his face: "Hey are you playing witout me?"
This place smell very different so Delilah has to give it the sniff up.
Hey Rocket, what's the black crap all over your legs? {thank goodness for the rinsing area!!}
Look out! Here comes the Rocket Man
I love this picture of Delilah I just wish I had adjusted the camera for the shadow in the woods
These two just loved running through the woods.
Picture of the large area and it has nice rolling hills to it
Three dog scramble for one ball thrown.
Behind you Delilah!
Watering the trees
Rocket gets the tennis ball just to make Delilah run after him. He's such a tease!
There he goes again takin' the ball
C'mon chase me Lilah! Chase me! {note big smile on Delilah's face}
Those are two cute bums. With Rockets tail so long it sure has a different shape than Delilahs
Rockets tail has always curved up a little whereas Delilahs tail is more like a rutter
Abrupt change in course ..... follow the lady with the chuck it stick!!
Flying ears
There's so much room to run. It's like vizsla heaven for these two. Although we've not seen any other vizslas at the park. We have met a few really pretty Weimys.
Ears and smiles
Ears and smiles
Hey lady that's not a ball!
I think that's a doggie smile on his face!
Ears and smiles
Now that is a doggie smile for sure. Gee whizz Rocket are you having fun?
She found a ball what a surprise! We purposly did not take our chuck it stick so Delilah would focus more on running around. If you ever need to find your tennis ball you know who to call!When Delilah gets a ball she'll run rigt back at me.
I try and get down on one knee for a better photo shot
Ears and smiles!
Ears and smiles
Ears and smiles
Its no wonder I like K9 photography the subjects are always happy.
Who's comin?
We know you have the ball Dad
Where is it?
Sit nice .... good girl!
Wait ....... good girl
GET IT!
Hey Delilah are you getting tired? Your tounge sure is hangin out.
This way Dad! Throw it here!
This is a great shot of Delilah. When she's after tennis balls her ears always seem to get tossed back and stay there. Love that intensity/focus.
.....and the happy look on her face when you finally throw it.
This is one girl that keeps her eye on the ball.
I liked this shot as they both have a ball in their mouth and are returning to the throwers
Tried to get both the dogs and me in one photo .... as you can see it didn't turn out so well.
So I settled for an ok photo of me and my boy.
Tounge indicates level of happiness in relation to the 2 balls on the ground!
Finally she paused for a drink of water and actually sat down afterwards. A good play session. They ate and slept well.
I try and get down on one knee for a better photo shot
Ears and smiles!
Ears and smiles
Ears and smiles
Its no wonder I like K9 photography the subjects are always happy.
Who's comin?
We know you have the ball Dad
Where is it?
Sit nice .... good girl!
Wait ....... good girl
GET IT!
Hey Delilah are you getting tired? Your tounge sure is hangin out.
This way Dad! Throw it here!
This is a great shot of Delilah. When she's after tennis balls her ears always seem to get tossed back and stay there. Love that intensity/focus.
.....and the happy look on her face when you finally throw it.
This is one girl that keeps her eye on the ball.
I liked this shot as they both have a ball in their mouth and are returning to the throwers
Tried to get both the dogs and me in one photo .... as you can see it didn't turn out so well.
So I settled for an ok photo of me and my boy.
Tounge indicates level of happiness in relation to the 2 balls on the ground!
Finally she paused for a drink of water and actually sat down afterwards. A good play session. They ate and slept well.Sunday, October 4, 2009
Cameron: Another Blogging Vizsla
Pounce on over to Cameron's site and give him a cyber welcome to Vizsla Blogging!!!
http://camerontheguidedog.blogspot.com/
Looks like Cameron is studying to be a guide dog for people who can't see. Show'em how it's done Cameron. We know you will represent our breed well.
Hugs & Licks,
Rio Rocket and Dancin' Dame Delilah
http://camerontheguidedog.blogspot.com/
Looks like Cameron is studying to be a guide dog for people who can't see. Show'em how it's done Cameron. We know you will represent our breed well.
Hugs & Licks,
Rio Rocket and Dancin' Dame Delilah
Monday, September 28, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Meet Mz. Agnes
Hey all you vizsla friends, drop in on Mz Agnes the vizsla and say howdy.
http://adventureswithagnes.blogspot.com/
http://adventureswithagnes.blogspot.com/
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Vizsla's On The River
Mine, Mine, Mine!!!!Gimmie, Gimmie, Gimmie!!!
Is someone cookin hot dogs?
or is it hamburgers?
abra-cadabra where's the food!!
Mom, the hot dogs didn't appear like you said.
Sun set on the Clinton River
The majestic watch dog on his perch
What is it???
Holy cow mama dats a big bug!
ZOIKS! it moved! MOM! MOM! come kill it!!!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Cuppys Closes
See the post at our cafe website. It's a very sad time for us. We are mitigating the issues as best we can. It's been really hard. Thank goodness for the unconditional love and understanding our two vizslas give us. Don't know how we would have made it through this without them.
www.CuppysCafe.com
Will try and write more later but obviously, we are very stressed out at the moment.
We hope things will settle down soon and we are trying to find a place to vacation on a beach with the dogs.
Take care everyone,
Melissa
P.S. If you're on FaceBook you can connect with me at Trinity1027
www.CuppysCafe.com
Will try and write more later but obviously, we are very stressed out at the moment.
We hope things will settle down soon and we are trying to find a place to vacation on a beach with the dogs.
Take care everyone,
Melissa
P.S. If you're on FaceBook you can connect with me at Trinity1027
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Vizsla Pups - Parvo Update
Hoorah! Good news for Cleo & Whiskey. Here is an update from the So. Cal. Vizsla Rescue
UPDATE --
Good news all the way around! We have tested the boy twice, and he is showing negative. The little girl came home to her foster family on Saturday and is eating like she hasn’t eaten in a week! Ok, well I guess she really does have a week to make up! Her foster mom says she is working on fattening her back up. Both puppies seem to be doing well. Thank you to everyone for your donations, prayers, and good thoughts! keep them coming as we want to make sure these two little ones are going to heal up and return to 100%!
The vet does say little Cleo should be safe to go up for adoption in a week. She is a fighter!
UPDATE --
Good news all the way around! We have tested the boy twice, and he is showing negative. The little girl came home to her foster family on Saturday and is eating like she hasn’t eaten in a week! Ok, well I guess she really does have a week to make up! Her foster mom says she is working on fattening her back up. Both puppies seem to be doing well. Thank you to everyone for your donations, prayers, and good thoughts! keep them coming as we want to make sure these two little ones are going to heal up and return to 100%!
The vet does say little Cleo should be safe to go up for adoption in a week. She is a fighter!
Friday, July 24, 2009
Rescue Vizsla Pups Need Your Help!!
Let's pull together and show these pups some real Vizsla lovin !!!!
{permission to cross-post far and wide}
Whiskey {boy}
Cleo {girl}There are currently two vizsla puppies with the Southern California Vizsla Rescue organization and they have come down with parvo. Southern California Vizsla Rescuse is stretched pretty thin at the moment and would greatly appreciate your help to cover the costs of trying to save a little boy and girl. These two pups were found in an abandoned house out in the desert.
An note from the Vizsla Rescue List:
Unfortunately we received some bad news today. Cleo is doing well as of last report and is in the hospital. Her brother, Whiskey, started throwing up last night, so it appears he is also coming down with it. I have attached photos of the two little babies.
If you can help with a donation and you haven’t please consider sending something to help cover their medical bills. The girl will probably run about $1000-1500, and we do not have an estimate on the boy just yet. We are asking for help from other organizations as well, but we will not get nearly enough to cover even one of these pups.
Checks should be made payable to:
Julie King
Memo Line should say: SCVR – Parvo Puppies
Mail to:
Southern California Vizsla Rescue
c/o Julie King
PO Box 1938
Ramona, CA 92065
Thank you in advance for of your donations and all of your past help!
Julie King & Virginia Kennedy
Southern California Vizsla Rescue
http://www.socalvizslarescue.org/
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Rocket & Delilah - Vizsla's on FaceBook
If you'd like to link up with us on FaceBook look for Trinity1027.
Mom & Dad are still REALLY busy with the cafe {www.CuppysCafe.com} but they do remember to feed us and play with us. We just don't get out with the camera like we used to.
Cheers,
Rocket & Delilah
Mom & Dad are still REALLY busy with the cafe {www.CuppysCafe.com} but they do remember to feed us and play with us. We just don't get out with the camera like we used to.
Cheers,
Rocket & Delilah
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Sunday Mornings Are For Vizsla's
A few Sunday's ago we got up and took the dogs for a leisurely walk out at Wetzel State Recreation Area. This place offers lots of good bird and water foul smells for the dogs.
It doesn't take them long to get off the foot trail and out in the brush.
This is Rocket's happy face!
Of course boys always have to get dirty out in the swamp water!
It takes Delilah a little longer to get off the trail and be more adventurous with her nose.
She usually takes longer to smell stuff.
Typical Rocket ..... running around like a lunatic high on field grass!
Delilah takes her time investigating things.
Something tickled her ears.
Rocket the adventure man
Delilah smelling EVERYTHING!
Deciding if she wants to get wet or not ............
Rocket spots a bug. He's always cautious with bugs since he got one stuck up his nose.
Time to go home, eat and nap!Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Lost Vizsla - Whittemore Area in Michigan
***** UPDATE************
After 4 days Kayla has been found! A little hungry and in need of a bath but otherwise ok.
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Please help if you can. Thanks fellow Vizsla lovers.
Whittemore, Michigan is between WestBranch & East Tawas.
Owner contact is: Karen Milatz -- Karen.Milatz@RieterAuto.com
989-820-8027
Permission to Crosspost Wide & Far...
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My name is Joy, and my good friend Karen Milatz is a mom to 2 beautiful Vizsla’s. Karen was up north in the mid-Michigan area of Whittemore on Sunday morning (June 21), and the youngest Vizsla - “Kayla” - wandered off. She is still missing and Karen’s family (including Kayla’s sister Cedar) is devastated. I’m wondering if there is a lost Vizsla rescue number or someone we can notify when there is a lost Vizsla? Please let me know…. They have posted her picture, notified the police and animal shelters. She’s also wearing a collar with Karen’s cell number. If there is any help or information you can provide, we would be so grateful.
Thank you so much in advance.
Joy Apostol
Potter: Tails Of A Field Trial Vizsla and Her New Brood
Say hello to Potter and her new brood of vizsla puppies. They are SO CUTE!
http://www.peachypottergirl.blogspot.com/
http://www.peachypottergirl.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Canines For Kids
This site is worth looking at and getting the word out there about this organization.
http://www.caninesforkids.org/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
http://www.caninesforkids.org/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
Miss Lucy - A Vizsla Blog
Jump over to Miss Lucy's blog and give her some vizsla bloggery luvin.
http://misslucydog.blogspot.com/
http://misslucydog.blogspot.com/
Monday, June 22, 2009
Whiskey Is A Vizsla Not A Beverage
Check out the adventures of Whiskey The Vizsla .... and you were thinking alcoholic beverage. Shame on you.
JJ, Duke and a human Monkey
Give a vizsla shout out to JJ and his new blind buddy Duke. JJ is a real trooper and has a lot of reponsibility since Duke can't see to well. JJ and Duke are doing a really good job training their human. They refer to him as "their monkey". These guys are funny. Check'em out.
http://jjdogger.blogspot.com/
http://jjdogger.blogspot.com/
Meet Polka and her vizsla sidekick Ella
Meet the Covingtons. They have a dalmation named Polka and have recently adopted Ella, a vizsla.
Congratulations to the Covington's on the new addition to their family! ..... let the adventures begin.
Congratulations to the Covington's on the new addition to their family! ..... let the adventures begin.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Vizsla Rescue Atlanta Needs Help
Vizsla Rescue of Atlanta is trying to raise money for Hudson’s surgery. The estimated cost to repair his leg is $2600. The club raised $370 bathing dogs and has had several generous donations by individuals, but they are only half way to their goal.
If you would like to contribute, please go to: http://www.AtlantaVizsla.org/VCMA_HudsonFund.htm
Hudson is scheduled for surgery on June 11th. He and Hunter are being fostered separately, and both are doing well.
You can donate securely via PayPal at the link at www.AtlantaVizsla.org
Thanks for helping!
Rocket & Delilah
Team Vizsla / Detroit
If you would like to contribute, please go to: http://www.AtlantaVizsla.org/VCMA_HudsonFund.htm
Hudson is scheduled for surgery on June 11th. He and Hunter are being fostered separately, and both are doing well.
You can donate securely via PayPal at the link at www.AtlantaVizsla.org
Thanks for helping!
Rocket & Delilah
Team Vizsla / Detroit
Monday, June 8, 2009
It's All Fun & Games Until Someone Gets Hurt
Here is what happens when you have two vizslas full of the crazies running full tilt across the yard playing tug with a toy. The picnic table got in the way. I was doing Poo Patrol in the back yard and I heard the thump. I turned to see my Dancin' Dame doing a triple 360 across the turf but she got back on her paws and kept going so I didn't think much of it .... until ...... they ran past me and I saw this big bloody spot on her side.Upon close inspection, she must have hit the blunt edge of the picnic table seat. She lacerated the first layer of skin to the muscle. Of course it was 6:30 p.m. so we had to make a trip to the emergency vet clinic. Thank goodness it's not far from our house.
They were very kind at the e-vet. She got her wound irrigated/flushed for debris, five staples and an anti-biotic to ensure against infections as well as instructions for no running/jumping/wrestling for 10 days ............... they're insane on that last instruction. We returned home after paying the bill for $206.00. JOY! Upon returning home, Delilah was intensly sniffed by her brother. He wanted to know where every hair of her had been.
We wanted to give the wound a day to heal/dry so we took only Rocket to daycare the following day. Delilah was very befuddled as to why she was being left behind that morning. I had to coax her back into the house with extra treats. She was bummin. But at least without Rocket at home there would be no unsupervised wrestling, running, jumping.
Delilah didn't let five staples keep her from having fun. We had to go back a few days later and have three of the staples removed and reset as the wound had ripped open ..... sigh ..... kidz ..... what ya gonna do?
As you can see from the picture above she's doing just fine. You can still see the square patch where they shaved her hair. It's taking forever to grow as long as the other hairs. She's for sure going to have a scare and a war story to tell the boys.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Getting Your Vizsla Sister Busted
Hey Rocket you want a piece of this?
zoiks! what was that flash?
She did it! HA! HA! You're busted DelilahMonday, May 11, 2009
V is for Vortex
A few weeks ago mom's reliable but old Dirt Devil gave her a pretty good electric jolt. So she decided it was time to purchase a new vortex machine to suck up the dirt that we vizsla's drag into the house. This is her new aquisition by Bissell.
This is what the vortex sucked up from just the bedroom.
Mom is pretty happy with this machine. After a few weeks of use she can tell there's less dust around the house. Monday, May 4, 2009
Vizsla Mud Puppies
We went to the park and had LOTS of fun. The prior 4 days it had rained, rained and rained some more so we had a ball splashing in the cologne/perfume puddles. We smelled and looked spectacular by the time we left. Mom just shook her head and made some snyd comment about having a large blanket covering the rear of the truck.
GASP! We got home and mom marched us right upstairs on a tight leash and started running warm clean water in the bath tub! ZOIKS! She washed off all the good smelling stuff! I can't believe she did such a thing. We worked so hard to smell so good. Most of the cologne/perfume went down the drain.
We both tried to escape the horror of the tub, clean water and shampoo but ..... sigh ....... mom out smarted us and closed the bathroom door. We were trapped .... and doomed to be clean.
Mom didn't escape unscathed. We gave her a pretty good soaking. This picture doesn't do justice. Her socks were drenched and mom hates wet socks.
It was all too much! We had to take a nap. Here I am in my bed. Rocket decided he needed more room and stretched out on the day bed so I took his bolster too. Mom went to the fridge and popped the top on a Parrot Bay and grabbed the remote control and watched some dumb show called Rescue Me and fell asleep on the couch .... alone .... serves her right for what she did to us.
GASP! We got home and mom marched us right upstairs on a tight leash and started running warm clean water in the bath tub! ZOIKS! She washed off all the good smelling stuff! I can't believe she did such a thing. We worked so hard to smell so good. Most of the cologne/perfume went down the drain.
We both tried to escape the horror of the tub, clean water and shampoo but ..... sigh ....... mom out smarted us and closed the bathroom door. We were trapped .... and doomed to be clean.
Mom didn't escape unscathed. We gave her a pretty good soaking. This picture doesn't do justice. Her socks were drenched and mom hates wet socks.It was all too much! We had to take a nap. Here I am in my bed. Rocket decided he needed more room and stretched out on the day bed so I took his bolster too. Mom went to the fridge and popped the top on a Parrot Bay and grabbed the remote control and watched some dumb show called Rescue Me and fell asleep on the couch .... alone .... serves her right for what she did to us.Friday, April 17, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Visit The Captain
Hey everyone we discovered another vizsla who can type. His name is Captain. Jump over and say howdy.
http://vizslathing.blogspot.com/
http://vizslathing.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Some Vizsla Fun At The Park
Mom bought a new accessory for her camera to take pictures of us. A 55-250mm lense. So we had to go to the park and give it a whirl. Here's some of the results.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
A Short Trail Hike
Kennel Up kidz, let's take a hike.
I'm ready! Where we goin' today. I woof goin' places
Hey sis, just stick your nose on the ground and you can smell all kinds of great stuff. The horse poo is the best.
sniff, sniff, WOW! all this stuff smells cooooool! But where are the tennis balls?Friday, March 20, 2009
Plant A Tree For Your Vizsla
Looking for a unique way to say Happy Birthday or Sympathies for the loss of a loved one ..... human or pet?
Visit http://www.arborday.org/ and you can Give Trees In Honor/Memory for your human or pet friends now.
We've done this before for our human friends but now we can do it for our K9 friends. Arbor Day you are so cool!
Visit http://www.arborday.org/ and you can Give Trees In Honor/Memory for your human or pet friends now.
We've done this before for our human friends but now we can do it for our K9 friends. Arbor Day you are so cool!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Pit Bull Warning
If you are an owner of a dog that belongs to a 'dangerous breed' category and you also have a small child, please take this as a warning.
Don't leave your dog with the child unattended under any circumstances. It will only take a moment for the following to happen ...................
Don't leave your dog with the child unattended under any circumstances. It will only take a moment for the following to happen ...................
Now that's what I call Art With Bark
Monday, March 9, 2009
Vizsla Sleeping Arrangements
Mom: WHAT THE $$@#%#$ HAPPENED TO THESE BEDS?
We don't know mom. We are as confused as you. Maybe it was wild gophers that came in thru the doggie door.Mom: Isn't it your job to protect the house while we are away?
I wanted to at least save the bolster part. The rest of the bed was too tore up to save.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
How Well Do You Know The Vizsla Paws?
Ok, avid blog readers ..... which paws are Delilah and which paws are Rocket? and the answer is.......
Delilah on the LEFT and Rocket is on the RIGHT
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Snowy Backyard Fun
Some days it's not the temperature but rather the wind that makes it too cold to go play in the dog park ..... not just for the dogs but the humans too!
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