Showing posts with label Bastet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bastet. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Meme: Quirks Shared by You and Your Pet
Recently, blogger-pal Poetikat 'memed' detroit dog with the assignment to tell 10 random things about me. Blogger-pal Victoria at Teachings of The Horse has a meme out for 7 quirky things about your horse.
With the knowledge that I am in need of further obedience training, I've decided to take on Poetikat's meme and borrow Victoria's meme. Kind of like mixing chocolate with peanut butter and coming up with that famed candy cup. Who can resist?
Human + Horse = Dog.
So, what follows are 12 random quirky personal characteristics that are shared by both detroit dog and mentor girldog Bastet:
What personal characteristics do you and your pet share? Pick a random number and consider yourself memed.
With the knowledge that I am in need of further obedience training, I've decided to take on Poetikat's meme and borrow Victoria's meme. Kind of like mixing chocolate with peanut butter and coming up with that famed candy cup. Who can resist?
Human + Horse = Dog.
So, what follows are 12 random quirky personal characteristics that are shared by both detroit dog and mentor girldog Bastet:
- Pizza crust is the most important part of the pizza; it must be chewed thoroughly and adoringly.
- A good full-body hug is not to be missed.
- Orange traffic cones are scary.
- The kitchen is the most important room in the house.
- Cheese is good.
- The beauty in life can be found while lying in sunlight or walking in the park, in the woods, or on the beach.
- Men take some getting used to.
- A good blankie is essential.
- The best thing about being in the rain, is coming in from it and having your head towel-dried.
- Ear rubs and nose rubs are not to be underestimated.
- Everything must be smelled; there is a world of smells and they must be appreciated (ok, detroit dog is there for the appreciation part).
- Happiness is a car ride; it foretells great adventures.
What personal characteristics do you and your pet share? Pick a random number and consider yourself memed.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
First "Real" Snow
7:15 a.m. - 12/16/07
There is a winter storm warning here in the Detroit area; 8 - 12 inches expected by this afternoon. This is a photo of the snow on my camera lens, with our house in the background.
A photograph of the street in front of our house.
This is what I call the first "real" snow of the season. Bastet loved the first real snow every year. She would run circles in the front yard and race up and down the driveway, leaping, really. She would have this obscenely happy look on her face.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Greyhound News! Greyhound Protection Act
The Committee to Protect Dogs, based in Massachusetts, is seeking to put a Greyhound Protection Act on the voting ballot, which proposes to end greyhound racing in Massachusetts by 2010. The Committee is about 2,000 volunteers strong, and supported by many animal welfare organizations throughout the state.
The two greyhound racetracks in MA are the Wonderland Greyhound Park in Revere and Raynham Park in Raynham.
According to a September 5 article in the Boston Globe, dog track officials say that their dogs are spayed/neutered on site, spend most of their time out of their crates, maintain a healthy diet, and that they have a "100%" adoption rate. To read that story, click on this link.
According to the Committee's just-released report, which facts are assembled from state documentation records, Massachusetts dogs within the past several years have tested positive for cocaine, and their raw food diet contains "4-D" meat, which is from dying, diseased, disabled and dead livestock (i.e., "downed" livestock). Consumption of "4-D" meat can lead to salmonella and other severe illnesses. More information about illnesses and documented injuries is available in the PDF report found on the Committee web site (see below).
Well, I beg to differ with these track officials. Track officials in MA have filed letters and reports with the state clearly saying that the dogs are "turned out" (to urinate) four times daily (on-site witnesses report that it is less often at many tracks; MA state requirements say they must do so more often). And, while it might be arguable about the quality of diets fed at various tracks, the fact is that greys get no dental care, which leads to illness as their racing diets are soft food (veggies, eggs, meats, etc.). While at some kennels the crates might meet height and width standards, the dogs either have no bedding or shredded paper bedding. This is, in part, why you see so many with no hair on their body parts - it's been rubbed off; this other part is that the dogs suffer from thyroid problems. All dogs need to be 'vetted' when they come off the track: dental work, spaying/neutering (never done on track), transition to traditional dry/canned dog foods
When my girl Bastet came off the track (race name: Pa's Ions Cash), she did not have hair on her tail, the underside of her neck (the ruff) and belly, her hind end and hind legs, and the back of her front legs; it took several years post-track for her hair to grow back. She had gingivitis her entire life. And, she was diagnosed with canine babesiosis, a chronic and often fatal disease caused by ticks (many track dogs suffer from ticks and related illnesses). And she was one of the healthier greyhounds I've ever seen. The ASPCA spayed her prior to adoption.
I could tell you real horror stories about greys - ears lopped off so their tattoos won't be traced back to the kennel, mass graves, etc. - but you can find it by Google-ing images.
Here is contact information:
The Committee to Protect Dogs
P.O. Box 442176 Somerville, MA 02144
617-666-3526
www.protectdogs.org info@protectdogs.org
The two greyhound racetracks in MA are the Wonderland Greyhound Park in Revere and Raynham Park in Raynham.
According to a September 5 article in the Boston Globe, dog track officials say that their dogs are spayed/neutered on site, spend most of their time out of their crates, maintain a healthy diet, and that they have a "100%" adoption rate. To read that story, click on this link.
According to the Committee's just-released report, which facts are assembled from state documentation records, Massachusetts dogs within the past several years have tested positive for cocaine, and their raw food diet contains "4-D" meat, which is from dying, diseased, disabled and dead livestock (i.e., "downed" livestock). Consumption of "4-D" meat can lead to salmonella and other severe illnesses. More information about illnesses and documented injuries is available in the PDF report found on the Committee web site (see below).
Well, I beg to differ with these track officials. Track officials in MA have filed letters and reports with the state clearly saying that the dogs are "turned out" (to urinate) four times daily (on-site witnesses report that it is less often at many tracks; MA state requirements say they must do so more often). And, while it might be arguable about the quality of diets fed at various tracks, the fact is that greys get no dental care, which leads to illness as their racing diets are soft food (veggies, eggs, meats, etc.). While at some kennels the crates might meet height and width standards, the dogs either have no bedding or shredded paper bedding. This is, in part, why you see so many with no hair on their body parts - it's been rubbed off; this other part is that the dogs suffer from thyroid problems. All dogs need to be 'vetted' when they come off the track: dental work, spaying/neutering (never done on track), transition to traditional dry/canned dog foods
When my girl Bastet came off the track (race name: Pa's Ions Cash), she did not have hair on her tail, the underside of her neck (the ruff) and belly, her hind end and hind legs, and the back of her front legs; it took several years post-track for her hair to grow back. She had gingivitis her entire life. And, she was diagnosed with canine babesiosis, a chronic and often fatal disease caused by ticks (many track dogs suffer from ticks and related illnesses). And she was one of the healthier greyhounds I've ever seen. The ASPCA spayed her prior to adoption.
I could tell you real horror stories about greys - ears lopped off so their tattoos won't be traced back to the kennel, mass graves, etc. - but you can find it by Google-ing images.
Here is contact information:
The Committee to Protect Dogs
P.O. Box 442176 Somerville, MA 02144
617-666-3526
www.protectdogs.org info@protectdogs.org
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
What Price Friendship? (NY Times)
For the article, click on this link.
Here's my post/comment on that article. To see other comments, click on the link above.
After adopting my greyhound from the ASPCA in'97, she pulled me out of a bipolar funk, forced me to get exercise (walks) and be social (the dog park), and gave me unconditional affection and loyalty. She's seen me through depression, illness, moving cross-country, boyfriends, and my husband. When my boyfriend (now husband) wanted me to find her another home before he and I moved in together, I said that my girl and I were a package deal; 7 years later, he now he apologizes for ever asking me. We had to put her down this spring, at age 14. When she began to have difficulty climbing stairs, we put industrial treads on them to help her, or carried her up and down. The last 3 months of her life, we home-cooked all her meals. On vacations, we found pet-friendly places to stay. When we thought she had cancer, we paid $3k for a toe amputation; it wasn't cancer, but it stopped the debilitating swelling in her leg (due to a racing injury). She kept my widowed mother-in-law company the last several years of her life. My husband, who never had pets in his life, now wants to adopt another greyhound. My girl has inspired me to blog, and volunteer with two animal rescue groups. We don't have children, but she made us a family; she gave us something to care about outside of ourselves. Since she's passed, we miss our routines, our "parental" language, and her company. I can tell you now that I still feel that she was deserving of so much more than we ever gave her. She taught us patience, loyalty, responsibility, and perseverance. If you bring a life into your home, then you make a commitment to care for that life. Domesticated animals are brought into this world without their choosing, and without the possibility of ever making choices; the least we can do is make the choice to treat their life responsibly.
Here's my post/comment on that article. To see other comments, click on the link above.
After adopting my greyhound from the ASPCA in'97, she pulled me out of a bipolar funk, forced me to get exercise (walks) and be social (the dog park), and gave me unconditional affection and loyalty. She's seen me through depression, illness, moving cross-country, boyfriends, and my husband. When my boyfriend (now husband) wanted me to find her another home before he and I moved in together, I said that my girl and I were a package deal; 7 years later, he now he apologizes for ever asking me. We had to put her down this spring, at age 14. When she began to have difficulty climbing stairs, we put industrial treads on them to help her, or carried her up and down. The last 3 months of her life, we home-cooked all her meals. On vacations, we found pet-friendly places to stay. When we thought she had cancer, we paid $3k for a toe amputation; it wasn't cancer, but it stopped the debilitating swelling in her leg (due to a racing injury). She kept my widowed mother-in-law company the last several years of her life. My husband, who never had pets in his life, now wants to adopt another greyhound. My girl has inspired me to blog, and volunteer with two animal rescue groups. We don't have children, but she made us a family; she gave us something to care about outside of ourselves. Since she's passed, we miss our routines, our "parental" language, and her company. I can tell you now that I still feel that she was deserving of so much more than we ever gave her. She taught us patience, loyalty, responsibility, and perseverance. If you bring a life into your home, then you make a commitment to care for that life. Domesticated animals are brought into this world without their choosing, and without the possibility of ever making choices; the least we can do is make the choice to treat their life responsibly.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Lola, 6/2000 - 7/2007
Today we mourn the passing of Lola, the beloved pup of our friend Tracey.
Lola was a happy girl, and always greeted loved ones affectionately and with a wonderful smile. (Really – her lips came up in a grin and she showed her teeth!) She was an active girl and took pleasure in a good squirrel chase, her toys, the couch, car rides, and 'most everything and everyone. She enthusiastically accompanied her mom on many a trip to and from New York and Michigan. Lola was always up for an adventure and for just relaxing with those she loved.
Lola was a pure spirit; to know her was to love her. She passed this afternoon in the arms of her loving mom Tracey.
Lola was a cherished and loyal companion of Tracey and Alan, and is predeceased by her partner Atticus and BFF Bastet. Her devoted mate Cinnamon (Cinny) survives her.
Sweet dreams, Lola girl.
Lola was a happy girl, and always greeted loved ones affectionately and with a wonderful smile. (Really – her lips came up in a grin and she showed her teeth!) She was an active girl and took pleasure in a good squirrel chase, her toys, the couch, car rides, and 'most everything and everyone. She enthusiastically accompanied her mom on many a trip to and from New York and Michigan. Lola was always up for an adventure and for just relaxing with those she loved.
Lola was a pure spirit; to know her was to love her. She passed this afternoon in the arms of her loving mom Tracey.
Lola was a cherished and loyal companion of Tracey and Alan, and is predeceased by her partner Atticus and BFF Bastet. Her devoted mate Cinnamon (Cinny) survives her.
Sweet dreams, Lola girl.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
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Thursday, April 12, 2007
Quote of The Moment (4/12/2007) for Bastet
God made all the creatures and gave them our love and our fear,
To give sign, we and they are His children, one family here.
~Robert Browning
To give sign, we and they are His children, one family here.
~Robert Browning
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Bastet R.I.P.
Bast Mahlet “Bastet”8/1993 - 3/2007
AKA “GirlDog,” “Boobalah,” “Sweet Pea,” “Lady,” “Pookie-Girl” and “Nose in Holes.” Professional Name: Pa’s Ions Cash.
Our much-loved girl, our Sweet Pea, Bastet today has gone on pilgrimage. We cannot thank her enough for the joy she has brought us, the lessons she has taught us, and the comfort and unconditional love she gave us.
Bastet was adopted in NYC by Veronica in 1997, a week after retiring from professional racing life in Plainfield, CT. She settled into an adventurous and busy Brooklyn life before moving to Michigan in 1998. She was a New York gal! In May 2002, Bastet gained a Dad, when Alex and Veronica married. Although in her prime, Bastet demonstrated great speed, agility and flexibility (as demonstrated by a very impressive maneuver known as "the deceptive pirouette"), it was clear that the gifts to her adopted family were her greatest source of pride.
Bastet lived a good life, and enjoyed long and wonderful neighborhood walks with her Dad and visits to the park with her mom. She loved napping in sunlight, rides in the car, plain yogurt, peanut butter sandwiches, the occasional seedless red grape, and scrambled eggs for breakfast. She enjoyed the World of Smells, and we enjoyed the chattering of her teeth when she was happy. Bastet was a companion to Alex, assisting him on many occasions in practicing guitar and transcribing music. She loved to run errands with her Mom and assist her in many endeavors such as gardening and office work, and most importantly just hanging out with her. Bastet also loved to run free at Oval Beach during the cool weather of Spring.
Much loved, forever missed, a happy and sweet girl, affectionate, generous, loyal and content, she passed peacefully in her comfy bed with her head in her Mom’s lap and her Dad by her side.
Surviving close family members include: Peeps Mom and Dad, Uncle Albert, Aunt Christi and Uncle Lenny, cousins Draper and Dora, Godmother Tracey, and best pals Lola and Cinny. Her loving “grandmother” Ruth, and best friend Atticus predecease Bastet.
"Let's go, girl!"
AKA “GirlDog,” “Boobalah,” “Sweet Pea,” “Lady,” “Pookie-Girl” and “Nose in Holes.” Professional Name: Pa’s Ions Cash.
Our much-loved girl, our Sweet Pea, Bastet today has gone on pilgrimage. We cannot thank her enough for the joy she has brought us, the lessons she has taught us, and the comfort and unconditional love she gave us.
Bastet was adopted in NYC by Veronica in 1997, a week after retiring from professional racing life in Plainfield, CT. She settled into an adventurous and busy Brooklyn life before moving to Michigan in 1998. She was a New York gal! In May 2002, Bastet gained a Dad, when Alex and Veronica married. Although in her prime, Bastet demonstrated great speed, agility and flexibility (as demonstrated by a very impressive maneuver known as "the deceptive pirouette"), it was clear that the gifts to her adopted family were her greatest source of pride.
Bastet lived a good life, and enjoyed long and wonderful neighborhood walks with her Dad and visits to the park with her mom. She loved napping in sunlight, rides in the car, plain yogurt, peanut butter sandwiches, the occasional seedless red grape, and scrambled eggs for breakfast. She enjoyed the World of Smells, and we enjoyed the chattering of her teeth when she was happy. Bastet was a companion to Alex, assisting him on many occasions in practicing guitar and transcribing music. She loved to run errands with her Mom and assist her in many endeavors such as gardening and office work, and most importantly just hanging out with her. Bastet also loved to run free at Oval Beach during the cool weather of Spring.
Much loved, forever missed, a happy and sweet girl, affectionate, generous, loyal and content, she passed peacefully in her comfy bed with her head in her Mom’s lap and her Dad by her side.
Surviving close family members include: Peeps Mom and Dad, Uncle Albert, Aunt Christi and Uncle Lenny, cousins Draper and Dora, Godmother Tracey, and best pals Lola and Cinny. Her loving “grandmother” Ruth, and best friend Atticus predecease Bastet.
"Let's go, girl!"
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