sam here . . . i wanted to wish you a happpy new ear . . . . . . but then the sofa and my peoples looked so comfy on the sofa so i joined them and we all fell a sleeeeep. the end ..read more

 “I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men!” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Sam, James and I wish you all the peace that can be found in the silence of freshly falling snow, and the warmth & companionship of a crackling fire shared with the ones you love. Merry Christmas to All, and to All a Good Night ..read more

* twas the night before Christmas and all through the house . . . not a creature was stirring not even a Jacob . . . the stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. when out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, Jake tilted his head to hear what was the matter . . . and then, in a twinkling, Jake heard on the roof the prancing and pawing of each little hoof. “Is that you Santa Paws?” Happy Christmas to All, and to All a Good Night! ~ Clement Clarke Moore (with help from Jake Santa’s littlest bobo ..read more

since our previous posts for removing sticky, gooey stuff (think of the stuff from poplar, fir or pine trees or just about anything else) from pet fur we asked several veterinarian clinics for advice and updated the information. *notable additions include NOT USING any types of alcohol (acetone, nail polish remover, windshield washer fluid, window cleaners, rubbing or isopropyl); potentially harmful oils (mineral, baby, turpentine or motor); powerful cleaners (hand sanitizers, bleach, ammonia, gasoline, dish soap, laundry detergent, hand soap, or all natural cleaners ..read more

we wanted to wish everyone a very hoppy and peaceful Easter loooong weekend . . . . . . and Andy wishes that all Easter gifts be of the chocolate bunny variety. =:3 #MakeMineChocolate  #NotJust4Easter   ..read more

sam here . . . i wanted to wish you a happpy new ear . . . . . . but then the sofa and my peoples looked so comfy on the sofa so i joined them and we all fell a sleeeeep. the end ..read more

 “I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men!” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Sam, James and I wish you all the peace that can be found in the silence of freshly falling snow, and the warmth & companionship of a crackling fire shared with the ones you love. Merry Christmas to All, and to All a Good Night ..read more

* twas the night before Christmas and all through the house . . . not a creature was stirring not even a Jacob . . . the stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. when out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, Jake tilted his head to hear what was the matter . . . and then, in a twinkling, Jake heard on the roof the prancing and pawing of each little hoof. “Is that you Santa Paws?” Happy Christmas to All, and to All a Good Night! ~ Clement Clarke Moore (with help from Jake Santa’s littlest bobo ..read more

lest we forget . . . In Flanders Fields by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.   we thank y ..read more

it’s hard to believe that so much time has passed since you bravely went on ahead of us . . . . . . but Happy Birthday at the Rainbow Bridge Butler! p.s. we’re sure you can hear us singing to you . . . and holding you like a baby.   ..read more