Sunday Cartoons.

Wordless Wednesday (Coco's photoshoot)

What's my best side.

To the right.

To the left.

Top of the head.

 Don't I look handsome.

Scoop the Poop Campaign and blog hop. #ScoopThatPoop.

I am proud to be part of this campaign.

This Campaign is hosted by my blogging friends Sugar the Golden Retriever and co hosted by  Oz the Terrier, The World According to Garth Riley, Terrier Torrent, My GBV Life, Pawsitively Pets And Boingy Dog and now Dogster have also come on board.

As responsible dog owners Mum and Dad always pick up after me, it's really not that hard the task that is not the poop your supposed to be picking up BOL.

It would be great if we could do the job ourselves, we might be clever but not that clever it's the handlers responsibility.

Not only is it unsightly but a serious health risk our local beach has banned dog walkers because of the amount of poop being washed into the sea making the water unsafe for humans to go into, the stupid thing is though they bring all these rules in but never enforce them so law abiding citizens obey and the people who created the problem carry on regardless.

Why should I be deprived of off leash runs along the beach or in the park because some humans are to lazy to clean up after there dogs, it's always the minority of dog owners who spoil it for the majority.

My staff always use these bags for scooping the poop.

Pick up the poop turn the bag inside out tie the handles and put in bin, job done.

The only problem with the above statement is finding a bin when you need one you can never find one, so you need to take it home with you not hang the bags from the trees like christmas decorations I know it's not nice carrying poo bags around but neither is standing in the stuff there's lots of other products as well as the bags for scooping the poop I will provide links later.

Facts about the dangers of dog poop.

1) Dog poop is NOT good fertilizer. It's toxic to your lawn! The high nutrient concentration in dog poop will burn and discolor the grass, creating "hot spots".

2) Nearly two decades ago, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classified pet waste as a dangerous pollutant in the same category as toxic chemicals and oil.

3) You may not live near water, but unscooped poop from your yard is carried by overland water flow or is washed into storm drains, ending up in far away streams, rivers and ground water.

4) Dog poop often contains roundworm larvae, which cause blindness. If a human ingests a roundworm larva, it can migrate through the body causing disease to the brain, lungs, kidneys, liver, heart or eyes. So when people (especially children) touch soil, dog toys or anything that has been in contact with dog feces and then touch their mouths, they can become infected.

5) The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms pet waste can spread parasites including hookworms, ringworms, tapeworms and Salmonella. When infected dog poop comes into contact with your lawn, the poop will eventually "disappear", but the parasite eggs can linger for years! When a human or animal comes into contact with that soil through everyday activities like walking barefoot, gardening or playing, they risk infection from those eggs ... even years after the poop is gone.

6) Some of the possible ways a dog or cat can obtain various different parasites, viruses and stages of bacteria from their own poop include: rolling in their feces, pawing at it, and in rare instances even eating it-coprophagy. Some ailments that can affect humans are: Parvo Virus, Trichinosis, Whipworms, Hookworms, Roundworms, Giardia and Coccidia.

7) Pet waste is teaming with E. Coli, Giardia and other harmful bacteria including fecal coliform bacteria, which causes serious kidney disorders, intestinal illness, cramps and diarrhea in humans. (There are 23 million fecal coliform bacteria in a single gram of pet waste!)

8) One pile of dog waste can take a year or more to fully break down.

Scoop the Poop song by Steven Urbanc.

Poop scooping products.

Scoop that poop campaign and blog hop, date and details.

Re blogged from Oz the Terrier with there kind permission.

I've Got the Scoop on the Poop

That's right...you heard me correctly.  I've got the Scoop on the Poop!

Well, really... I just have the date and the details for the next #ScoopThatPoop Campaign blog hop.  It's going to be a fun hop so I hope you all will join in!

What is the Scoop That Poop Campaign?
Scoop That Poop is a campaign to bring awareness of the importance of scooping dog poop.  It is the campaign's intention to make a positive difference and get everyone, everywhere to be responsible owners and scoop their dog's poop.

When is the next Scoop That Poop blog hop?
I am joining my friends Sugar the Golden Retriever, The World According to Garth Riley, Terrier Torrent, My GBGV Life, Pawsitively Pets and Boingy Dog for the next Scoop That Poop blog hop on Monday, September 23.


Why should you join in the hop?
Because it is going to be FUN!  We have a theme for this upcoming Scoop That Poop blog hop...

"Be a Scooper Hero"

I love this theme...we can have so much fun with it.  You can dress like a "Scooper Hero", tell us how you already are a "Scooper Hero"...on and on.  I cannot wait to see your creativity!

Thanks to my pals at Poop Buddy, I am stocked up (with poop bags) and ready for some "Scooper Hero" action!

Are you ready to join the Scoop That Poop campaign? 
Yes?  Great!  Mark your calendars, grab the Scoop That Poop logo and add it into your post on September 23.  You can also use the hashtag #ScoopThatPoop when promoting posts via Twitter, FB, G+...

I will be joining the Scoop That Poop campaign  are you?

Remembering the heroes of 9/11.

I can't believe 12 years have gone by since the tragic event of 9/11 it only seems like yesterday it's still that fresh in my mind so I dread to think what people involved in the rescue, who lost loved ones or worked and lived near to the Twin Towers must be going through. I was working when the tragedy unfolded and one of my work mates came in and said a plane had hit the twin towers and they were on fire I thought it was a joke at first and was waiting for the punchline, and then I saw it on the TV at lunch time.

On the evening of his team's arrival, Jake walked into a fancy Manhattan restaurant wearing his search-and-rescue vest and was promptly treated to a free steak dinner under a table.


"He was a great morale booster wherever he went," says Flood. "He believed that his cup was always full, never half-full. He was always ready to work, eager to play - and a master at helping himself to any unattended food items."

And lets not forget Sirius the only dog to die on 9/11. More information here.

The Memorial looks really nice and seems very popular as I'm sure the Museum will be.

Constructed underground in the former World Trade Center's "archaeological heart," the museum will feature 110,000 square feet of exhibition space, according to the website for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum foundation.

It will house a vast array of 9/11 artifacts, including "photographs, videotapes, voice messages, recovered property, clothing and other personal effects, workplace memorabilia, (and) incident-specific documents," among other items, according to the site.

Located at the site of the former World Trade Center, the National September 11 Memorial has two huge, square fountains that mark the footprints of the World Trade Center towers that flow into granite reflecting pools at the center of the eight-acre, tree-lined plaza. Bronze plates surround the fountains and bear the names of the nearly 3,000 people killed in the 2001 attacks, as well as the six who were killed when a terrorist truck bomb exploded in the parking garage beneath the towers in 1993.

Sarah Lippman, a spokeswoman for the facility said the memorial, which opened September 12, 2011, has had 4.5 million visitors in its first year.

"Over the last few years, we have made extraordinary progress at ground zero and today's agreement is yet another milestone in our work to finally complete the site as a place where people from around the world can come to work, visit and remember," said Cuomo, who along with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie oversees the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. "I commend Gov, Christie, Mayor Bloomberg, and the leadership of the Port Authority and the September 11 Memorial & Museum for their work on today's agreement."

Text taken from CNN.

Lets take a moment to remember Roselle who sadly passed away on Sunday June 26th 2011.

Roselle was the guide dog of Michael Hingson, Roselle guided Michael down from the 78th floor of Tower One to safety, You can read about Michael and Roselle's remarkable story in the book Thunder Dog, It is a very moving story and one I highly recommend I couldn't put it down. you can also read about them here.

Another good book to read is Dog Heroes of September 11th more information here.

God Bless America From The UK.

I'm sorry this post is not so wordless.

Dogue de Bordeaux's still looking for there forever homes.

This is the beautiful Tess she is 4 years old and ready for her new home. Tess was a stray and has turned out to be the most loving affectionate girl. She has been in foster with a very laid back male but get's very jelous when he gets attention. Tess needs either a home that is willing to work on her jelousy or to be an only dog. Isn't she gorgeous! 07812357740 or request an adoption form from ddbwelfare@gmail.com

This young man would love a house in the country Kilo needs to be an only dog. Once he gains your trust this boy is just adorable. Could you give this lad a home?, please call 07812357740 or email ddbwelfare@gmail.com to request an adoption form or for further info. Thank youxxx

Could you give our gorgeous Hooch a forever home. He is such a lovely lad great with other dogs great with people loves his walks, could he be the one for you? Please call 0781235747740 or email ddbwelfare@gmail.com for an adoption application or to find out morexxx

National Pet Memorial Day.

Today is National Pet Memorial Day, So I thought i would take a few minutes to remember there passing over the Rainbow Bridge.

R.I.P. Oscar 07/2007 - 10/ 2011

Sadly we lost Oscar to FeLV

Millie when she was a kitten with our pet rat Frankie who has also passed away, It always makes me cry happy tears when I think of them two they developed a great bond and became inseperable if Frankie was out of her cage Millie would sleep with her and if Frankie was in her cage Millie and Oscar would sleep on top of it, we also had another rat Deano and the four of them would toddle off and curl up together, the bond they all had together was amazing.

R.I.P. Millie 07/2007 - 10/2009

Millie sadly passed away in the vets after being attacked by a neighbours dog, so our cats are now indoor cats and poor Oscar never got over Millie's passing and would just sit at the window looking for her I'm sure when he was out he kept on looking for Millie he never had a chance to say good bye and couldn't understand why she wouldn't come home.

Your all in our thoughts today, we never stop thinking of you, Always remembered but never forgotten. Thank you for guiding Coco and Cody in our direction we still feel your presence around the house and hear you playing

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they each miss someone very special, someone who was left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...

Author Unknown 

Sunday Funday.