Thursday, January 31, 2013

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

TOWN SHELTERS OF LONG ISLAND

Remember our local shelters....Adopt a pet today! Here are a few:

TOWN OF ISLIP ANIMAL SHELTER   210 S. DENVER AVE. , BAY SHORE  631-224-5660

LAST HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE  3300 BELTAGH AVE., WANTAGH  631-425-1884

TOWN OF SMITHTOWN ANIMAL SHELTER  210 EAST MAIN STREET, 631-360-7575

TOWN OF BABYLON ANIMAL SHELTER   51 LAMAR ST. WEST BABYLON, 631-643-9270

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

For the Little Ones Out There...



Have Mom or Dad enlarge the picture...print, and you are on your way to coloring this beautiful print.

Great for your Pups Birthday!!



APPLE &CHEDDAR PUPCAKES

yield: 12 pupcakes

prep time: 25 minutes

cook time: 15 minutes

total time: 40 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup traditional rolled oats
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup applesauce
½ cup water
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 eggs
1 apple, peeled, cored and minced
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line muffin tins with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder and baking soda. In a medium bowl, whisk together the applesauce, water, oil, honey and eggs, then stir in the apple and cheese. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and stir until just barely blended.
3. Spoon the batter into the muffin tins, filling almost full (you may have a couple spoonfuls of batter leftover). Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the tins for a few minutes and then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
(Recipe adapted from My Baking Heart, originally from The Dog Ate It)

Monday, January 21, 2013

No Words Said....

Dog Of The Week "Alaskan Malamute"


  • Country of origin : Alaska
  • Original use: Arctic sled dog used to haul large loads over long distances.
  • Group: Working
  • Average life span: 11-13 years
  • Color: Varies from light to gray to black, sable and sable to red. White.
  • Coat: Woolly, dense undercoat; outercoat of coarse guard hair.
  • Grooming: Sheds profusely twice a year. Otherwise weekly brushing and combing to maintain coat. Doesn't require frequent bathing.
  • Height/Weight:Males 25 inches, 85 lbs. Females 23 inches, 75 lbs.
  • Personality: Hardworking, people friendly, and loyal. Playful by invitation.
  • Trainability: Moderate
  • Activity Level: Moderate Active outdoors and laid back indoors.
  • Known health problems: Hip dysplasia, eye diseases
  • Good with children: yes, with respectful children
  • Good with pets: Good with family pets if raised together. Not friendly with outsider dogs.
  • National breed club: www.alaskanmalamute.org
  • Rescue: www.malamuterescue.org

Monday, January 14, 2013

Dog Of The Week "Newfoundland"


  • Country of origin: Canada
  • Group: working, guardian dog
  • Average life span: 10-12 yrs.
  • Color: black, brown gray or black and white
  • Coat: flat, water-resistant; coarse outercoat with dense undercoat.
  • Grooming: brush daily; bath as needed; regularly brush teeth and inspect eyes and ears, trim nail weekly.
  • Personality:  sweet disposition; devoted companion.
  • Trainability: high 
  • Activity level: moderate; requites daily walks or swims. 
  • Known health problems: bloat, heart disease, hip and elbow dysplasia, cancer, autoimmune disorders.
  • Good with children: yes with training and supervision.
  • Good with other pets: yes with training and supervision.
  • Rescue:  rescue@newfdogclub.org; www.ncarecue.org

Everything Beth - North Shore Animal League America

Everything Beth - North Shore Animal League America

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Budgeting

We all know how vet bills add up. Here is an idea:

Decorate a jar with dog images or empty a biscuit box to create a doggy bank. At the end of the day toss all your coins and or singles. Even if the year tally is only $20.00..every bit counts. You may want to mark the jar "Vet Care".

Monday, January 7, 2013

Pupeye Spinach

Great Balls Of Spinach

  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp. grated cheese (any kind)
  • 1 cup of frozen spinach thawed but not drained
  • 1tbsp of olive oil
Preheat the oven to 350. In a bowl combine all the ingredients. Using your hands or a small ice cream scooper, shape the mixture into golf-ball-size treats. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake the spinach balls for 30 mins. Let cool, then refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 6 months.

Every pet is different , so please check with your vet to see if this recipe is suitable for your dog.

Sara Zorn

Dog Of The Week " Havanese"

  • Country Of Origin: Cuba
  • Original Use: Companion
  • Group: Toy:Companion Dog
  • Average Life Span: 12-15 yrs.
  • Color: Varied colors and marking patterns,
  • Coat: Low-shedding, long silky coat, coat may be corded.
  • Grooming: brush 2-3 times a week , bathe weekly.
  • Height/Weight: 9-10.5 inches, ideal weight 9-13 lbs. 
  • Personality: friendly, curious
  • Trainability: Moderate to high
  • Activity level: moderate, requires regular walks, indoor/outdoor play.
  • Known health problems: cataracts, cardiac disease
  • Good with children: yes
  • Good with other pets: yes
  • Rescue:www.havaneserescue.com



Tuesday, January 1, 2013