WW : Showing Rascal How To Hunt Squirrel

Sniff right here lil bro. That squirrel is here.

Where? I don't smell nothing.

Did you say over here?

I'm going to show you where that squirrel is at.

Rascal, look up! Do you see what I see?

I don't see anything. I think he just wants a treat.

Look up there is the squirrel. Can I have it?

I didn't see any squirrel.

Can I have my treat now?

Please mommy! I showed you the squirrel in the tree.

Can I get one too? Please! Please I want a treat too!

These photo tell a short story for "Wordless Wednesday". With a squirrel making a nest in the tree in the backyard. I never fail to get photos of my dogs  trying to get at it. Moose, the Chug, is eagerly teaching Rascal, the Chihuahua mix how to hunt squirrel.

 Note : Neither is quick enough to catch the squirrel. No squirrels were harmed in making this blog post!

Recall : Nutro Dog Treats

Nutro has recalled some of it's dog treats due to possible mold contamination. It is best to stop using the product, as mold can have devastating effects on your pet.

The product with the following info is being recalled :  Nutro Chewy treats with real apples, size - 4 ounces, UPC - 7910511344, lot codes beginning withthe numbers regardless of sell by dates. All apply : 4 50, 5 02, 5 03, 5 05 (Can be found on bottom of package.)

Please bring the remaining product to PetSmart for a full refund. Or dispose of where your pet can not get to them.

Beware : Two More Dog and Cat Food Treats Recall

Stella and Chewy's has issued a dog and cat food recall on the following products due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes bacteria contamination  : 

Frozen Stella’s Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs

Size: 8.5 ounce 

UPC: 186011 001554

Lot #: 165-15

Use By Date: 6/25/2016

Frozen Stella’s Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs

Size: 4 pounds

UPC: 186011 001370

Lot #: 165-15

Use By Date: 6/25/2016 & 6/26/2016

Frozen Duck Duck Goose Dinner Morsels for Cats

Size: 1.25 pounds

UPC: 186011 001455

Lot #: 165-15

Use By Date: 6/25/2016

Frozen Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels for Cats

Size: 1.25 pounds

UPC: 186011 001448

Lot #: 160-15

Use By Date: 7/2/2016

Frozen Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels for Cats

Size: 1.25 pounds

UPC: 186011 001448

Lot #: 152-15

Use By Date: 7/2/2016

Seems recalls are happening more often than not. Centinela is recalling duck treats from stores.

Centinela has recalled the duck treats due to a routine FDA product sampling, where the company was notified of antiviral and antibiotic agents not approved for use in poultry through the USA in the products. 

U.S.A citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet foods and treat products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area. by visiting the following link : 

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/ReportaProblem/ConsumerComplaintCoordinators/default.htm

Another Dog Food Recall : This Time - Bravo

Bravo Dog Food Recall

Bravo has issued a dog food recall for possible Salmonella.

If you have used any of the following, please discontinue immediately : 

Product Name: Bravo Blend Chicken Diet for Dogs & Cat

Item Number: 21-102

Size: 2 lb. (32 oz.) chub

Best Used By Date: 11-13-16

UPC: 829546211028

Product Name: Bravo Blend Chicken Diet for Dogs & Cats

Item Number: 21-105

Size: 5 lb. (90 oz.) chub

Best Used By Date: 11-13-16

UPC: 829546211059

Product Name: Bravo Blend Turkey Diet for Dogs & Cats

Item Number: 31-508

Size: 5 lb. bag of 8 oz. patties

Best Used By Date: 11-13-16

UPC: 829546315085

Product Name: Bravo Balance Turkey Diet for Dogs

Item Number: 31-401

Size: 3 lb. bag of 4 oz. patties

Best Used By Date: 11-13-16

UPC: 829546314019

Bravo has issued a voluntary recall. Please check out there website for further information.

Bravo recall 

To submit  a claim, pet owners must fill out a form.
http://www.bravorawdiet.com/images/BravoRecall_ConsumerClaimFormDec.pdf

Embarrassing Photos : My Dogs Did What?

I scroll through Facebook and see all those photos of pets that have done bad things. Their owners place a sign in front of them telling what they had done. I have two dogs that have done some not so smart things.

First there is Moose, my 3 year old Chug

If you look at the top of his head, you can see the color red. Moose is a fawn color. Not red. I heard him barking like something came in the yard that shouldn't have. My teenager runs out, grabs him and brings him in. Tells my boyfriend and I to look at all the blood. That Moose had attacked something. As the blood wasn't his. The more I looked Moose over. The more I begin to wonder. As I did not see any wounds. I tried to get photos. Moose would not look at me. 

After everything was said and done. That red color was not blood. Moose had got in a sag of trash my teen son left out back by the shed. It didn't have any food. So, he thought it would be alright.  Are you still wondering what the red color is?

It was a can of spray paint. Lol. He was messing with the can. It started spraying him. He flipped out and started barking at it. Thankfully a warm bath easily washed the paint off of him. 

My teen learned a hard lesson of not leaving any trash bag outside of the trash can or the shed. the dogs will get ion it no matter what is in them.

Secondly, my other dog Rascal, a 18 month old Chihuahua mix is the other culprit. He was right along with Moose and the spray paint. However, he did not get none on him.

He decided to run through the garden area, where weeds that have stickies on them have grown. See them stuck all over his fur. This is why I put clothes on him. As it helps prevent as many of these stickies to stick on him.

Rascal does not like the stickies getting taken off of him. He will fight it. Him being a tiny dog, takes two people to clean him. As they have to be taken off one by one. 

I swear between these two, they can keep me busy all day. They are like little children that needs to be kept a close eye on.

Do you have any embarrassing photos of your pets?

This post is linking up with the blog "Dog Pawsitive Tidbits".

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Celebrate Having A Mutt

Today is National Mutt Day. It is celebrated every 6 months. One July 31st and December 2nd every year. The day was created for us 'mix breed' owners can celebrate our mutts. If your dog owner, you don't have to have a designer breed or a popular breed. owning a mutt can be one of the best things in your life.

I have owned designer breeds, popular breeds and and breeds that have been registered. today, I am owned by two mixed breeds. 

My oldest is 3 year old Chug, which is a Chihuahua and Pug mix. A Chug is a designer breed. However, my Chug is a mutt. As his momma was a Chihuahua and his daddy a Pug. Who was bred by irresponsible pet owner. The owner claimed to be getting rid of her employers dog, female Chihuahua which later named Fawn. She had no information about the dog, nor could get it. Always had some excuse. She also lied. As with in two weeks of having fawn in my home. I was awoke by the sound of three puppies being born behind my couch. 

Fawn also had an issue with men. She feared them. I had my boyfriend's, grown son and my teenage son living with me at the time. Not a good mix. I had to re-home Fawn as soon as the puppies were old enough to be weaned at 8 weeks from their momma. I was not happy about this. As with her issues, she was hard to place. 

My Chug is comical like a Pug. His tail can curl or stay straight. His fur is like a Pug. Which makes him able to stay outside longer in the cold and snow. He is very vocal. He loves to play and cuddle in bed. He is also very protective if a stranger comes around me.

My other mutt is a Chihuahua mix. He was born last summer in Texas. His momma was allowed to come and go as she wanted. Sometimes being tied up. When not, she always managed to get knocked up. A friend asked if we wanted a Chihuahua mix puppy for free. They did not know what the puppies were mixed with other than a long haired Chihuahua. My family ended up getting the smaller white one. His ears are the same color as his momma. He is the runt of the bunch.

My Chihuahua mix has long hair like a Chihuahua. he acts just like a Chihuahua clear down to the occasional shakes. He thinks he is the size of a English Mastiff in his pint size stature. He has no issue sitting in my hand / arms to be carried around or be taken for a ride.

Both dogs are mutts. Both have different personalities. Both claim me as their rightful owner. Both have stolen my heart.

If you have a mutt, make sure you celebrate them today.

If you are looking for a dog, but haven't picked one out yet. Please don't overlook owning a mutt. They tend to have qualities from what they are mixed with.

Have you celebrated a 'MUTT" today?

Festive Strawberry Vodka Recipe

I receive a package from Crowdtap.com. In it was some Sweet n Low packets. I received free for a review. I opened one packet to see what it taste like compared to other brands. It tasted pretty good. I wanted to see how it stood up when making recipes. Since Thanksgiving is officially over. I can now start preparing and rejoicing for the Christmas holiday. 

I like to make this drink. My teenagers think I am drinking tangy Kool-Aid with no sugar. Little do they know the little add in Vodka. Enough to change the taste. This is my way of staying calm through the holiday season when stress goes up. The following recipe stands up. It rocks. I plan on making more of these drinks with Sweet N Low.

 As you know I like using as few ingredients as I can. However, I want it to be bold with flavor. Here is my recipe : 

Festive Strawberry Vodka

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6 ounces of Strawberry Kool-Aid (no sugar added)

2 ounces of Vodka

2 Sweet N Low packets

Mix all together.

Before adding to a glass. Dip the rim in water. Than dip in sugar for a festive look. Add drink mix.

Add ice if you want. Or drink as is.

Tip : Add more Sweet N Low packet for a sweeter taste. Add less for a more tangy taste.

Tip : For those who do not like a strong alcohol taste, add one ounce of Vodka to 7 ounces of Kool-Aid.

WW : Keeping The Dogs Warm

 

With the recent snowfall and temperatures falling, I like to keep my dogs warm when they go outside 

Rascal my little dog loves being dressed. I bought him the harness he is wearing last year. Without it on, he refuses to go outside to use the restroom when the temperature drops.

Moose is wearing  a new coat. It is size medium. it zips up most of the way. Not all the way. A size large is too big on him. Finding the right size to fit for him is hard to do. It fits him to get more towards his neck. That is what you get when you mix a chihuahua and a pug together to produce a Chug. The back side is more like a Chihuahua, the front size is more broad like a Pug. Two different sizes.

After the dogs come in. Rascal my smaller dog always come sup to cuddle in my arms. Moose has decided he now needs to climb on my lap as well coming in from the cold. They both keep me warm snuggling up to me.

This shirt is actually a size large. I use safety pins to hold it in the right place.

John Deere green makes rascals white fur stand out.

Moose will cuddle on my boyfriend's lap, when mine isn't available. In the above photo Moose is giving me a look after I place him in a sweater. Seem coats and shirts are fine but not sweaters.

Thank goodness at least Rascal enjoys wearing sweaters. 

I am glad I have both of my dogs. I love them both.

How do you keep your pets warm when it gets cold out?

You can find some amazing shirts, coats and sweaters on Amazon to get your pets warm out in the cold.

WW : More Storage Auction Finds

I am still going through the items I won in the storage auction a few weeks ago. Not having much space in this house makes it hard to go through things at once. I do have a shed out back. It is full of personal belonging and more stuff from the auction. I will say I do enjoy going through all the stuff in the huge storage unit I had won. The excitement of what could be in the next box or plastic tub can be exhilarating. 

I recently was able to go through 15 to 20 bags of clothes, pillows, sheets and comforters that was in the storage unit. I made sure all trash and other things were removed. It took over two days to do this. The bags were donated to a local church. Who are giving to a family in need. I did warn them all the items needed washed. As they had sat in storage for up to 10 years. There is lots of dust. However many things look brand new and still have tags on them.

Now, my boyfriend and I need to go through everything and decide what we want to keep. Compared to what we plan to sell. I do plan on selling more than I keep.

Here is a few more things that came from the storage unit :

These are really pretty turquoise Christmas bulbs. I found a bunch of Christmas items. That I plan to sell or giveaway. As I only have a small tree that will sit on my kitchen table. These would not fit.

I plan to keep both of these. As I love cookbooks. Plus, I collect them. I have had some recipes from these cookbooks in the past. I can say Pampered Chef has some amazing recipes.

I found another Bible in the storage unit stuff. It is a "Good News" bible. Never heard of this one. Anyone have any clue's?

I plan to keep this mini Coca Cola glass. Plus this mini glass Coca Cola bottle. The mini glass is half the size of a 16 ounce of bottled water.

I plan to sell or give this ring holder away. I think is cute. However, I have no use for it. I added the hair ties. To show how small this ring holder is.

This is one of the many different cups I found among the storage unit finds. I will probably try to sell or donate it to one of the local thrift shops. Flowers are not my style on coffee cups.

More photos to come as I am able to go through the mounds of items found in the storage unit finds.

Would you buy any of these items? If so, how much would you be willing to pay?

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