The Humane Society of Missouri has deployed an emergency response team, including volunteers and staff, to Joplin, Missouri. Click on this link for updates, and to donate.
Click on this link for a related story at KSDK.com. "Humane Society president Kathy Warnick says thanks to a law that went into effect after Hurricane Katrina, both FEMA and SEMA are now including pets in their emergency planning and disaster assistance."
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Japan: Survivor Dog Leads People To Injured Canine Pal
This is just heartbreaking.
Of course, we are all aware of the mounting sadness and mounting tragedies in Japan since the devastating earthquake and tsunami last week. It's difficult to understand how any living being has survived, and yet there have been amazing stories of survivors -- a man clinging to the roof of his house 10 miles at sea, an uninjured infant found under rubble several days later, a wandering horse by the roadside, a cow standing in the middle of a field, two dogs in Sendai that survived by breaking free of their ropes and running up the exterior stairs of their owner's home, and here two pals staying by each other. Surely after seeing a video like this one can only further accept and value life in all its forms -- human, canine, whatever.... Let's say a prayer for all.
I'll try to find out how we can help the animal life in Japan that is affected, and will post information soon.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Southeast Michigan's Monroe County Busts Dog Fighting Ring
Here's a link to the story at The Detroit Free Press.
This is a story about some real heinous people, and has some photos of the dogs that were rescued (which are not all "Pit Bull" -- and include one small fluffy dog that was probably going to be used for bait). Two dogs were fatally wounded in fighting. The participants are residents of both Michigan and other states.
Too disturbing. I need to find some happy stories and do a happy post.
This is a story about some real heinous people, and has some photos of the dogs that were rescued (which are not all "Pit Bull" -- and include one small fluffy dog that was probably going to be used for bait). Two dogs were fatally wounded in fighting. The participants are residents of both Michigan and other states.
Too disturbing. I need to find some happy stories and do a happy post.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Over 100 Sled Dogs Brutally Murdered
Here is a truly horrific story published by The Vancouver Sun about 100+ sled dogs that were brutally murdered (shot and throats slit by an inept and incompetent employee that believed he was "euthanizing" the dogs) last year by an employee of Howling Dog Tours of Whistler (British Columbia, Canada), owned partly by Outdoor Adventures.
It appears that the dogs were massacred because business was poor, and the dogs were deemed unadoptable because they are bred and raised for sport and recreation (and not as pets). Such similarities to racing greyhounds' plight.
Unfortunately, I don't know whom to contact to demand an investigation into and revision of rules and policies in the sled dog industry. If you do, please leave a comment here -- it would be much appreciated.
It appears that the dogs were massacred because business was poor, and the dogs were deemed unadoptable because they are bred and raised for sport and recreation (and not as pets). Such similarities to racing greyhounds' plight.
Unfortunately, I don't know whom to contact to demand an investigation into and revision of rules and policies in the sled dog industry. If you do, please leave a comment here -- it would be much appreciated.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Dairyland Greyhounds Found Beheaded in Creek?
UPDATED 2/12/2010
NO! Greyhounds were not found in the creek. Thanks to readers/commenters JCP, Pam, and Anonymous.
Actually, it was coyote carcasses that were found. (Still a drag, me thinks.) Coyote hunting is legal.
Please see Comments on this post for links to news articles updating this story.
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This is why Greyhound racing should be banned. They usually just lop off the ears (that are tattooed); this time, they lopped off the entire heads.
Can you tell I'm angry?
It seems to me that these may very well be dogs from a kennel at Wisconsin's Dairyland Greyhound Racetrack, which closed Dec. 31, 2009. However, any kennels that still had dogs remaining by the first weekend in February (today) would not receive a $5,000 bonus. Looks like someone cared more about that bonus than finding the dogs homes. The Greyhound Alliance has been working feverishly for months to be sure all the dogs were place; Michigan ReGAP took in a large number of them just a few weeks back.
ugh.
From WTHR.com
NO! Greyhounds were not found in the creek. Thanks to readers/commenters JCP, Pam, and Anonymous.
Actually, it was coyote carcasses that were found. (Still a drag, me thinks.) Coyote hunting is legal.
Please see Comments on this post for links to news articles updating this story.
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This is why Greyhound racing should be banned. They usually just lop off the ears (that are tattooed); this time, they lopped off the entire heads.
Can you tell I'm angry?
It seems to me that these may very well be dogs from a kennel at Wisconsin's Dairyland Greyhound Racetrack, which closed Dec. 31, 2009. However, any kennels that still had dogs remaining by the first weekend in February (today) would not receive a $5,000 bonus. Looks like someone cared more about that bonus than finding the dogs homes. The Greyhound Alliance has been working feverishly for months to be sure all the dogs were place; Michigan ReGAP took in a large number of them just a few weeks back.
ugh.
From WTHR.com
Beheaded dogs found in creek
Updated: Feb 05, 2010 6:08 AMDavid MacAnally/Eyewitness News
Madison County - What police and animal control saw in the Fall Creek in Madison County, you may not want to see.
Sheriff Ron Richardson says, "Possibly Greyhounds. There are eight animals in the water. It looks like none have heads. Heads have been removed. We'll know more once we get them out of the water."
They were spotted when Joe Riley was on his way home about 5 p.m. Thursday. He pulled over, got out and looked into the creek for rocks for his pond at home.
Joe Riley says, "Found something I sure wasn't looking for. I still can't believe what I saw. It's crazy."
It's unclear how long the dogs were in the water. Blood still appears to be around the carcasses. And there may be more dog carcasses downstream.
Sheriff Richardson says, "If anybody knows anything about any group or persons that may be involved doing this type of thing to animals, contact the Sheriff's Department in Madison County."
"I've got two dogs that sleep with me. I love them very much. I just can't imagine this," said Joe Riley.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Federal K9 agent killed in line of duty - Detroit
Federal canine agent Freddy was killed in the line of duty this week, during an FBI raid here in Detroit.
Read the story FBI mourns Freddy the dog, 2, killed in raid in The Detroit Free Press. There are links to make a donation, and info on where to send condolences.
Check out this link http://k9pride.com/ to learn more about police, military, and working dogs worldwide.
Read the story FBI mourns Freddy the dog, 2, killed in raid in The Detroit Free Press. There are links to make a donation, and info on where to send condolences.
Check out this link http://k9pride.com/ to learn more about police, military, and working dogs worldwide.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
About Cesar Millan "The Dog Whisperer"
Do you know Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer?
I confess that I do not know his techniques for training dogs or people (!), have never watched him on TV or read any of his books. I do know that he is immensely popular. Today's New York Times has a really interesting business article about Millan -- his background, how he started business, how it grew.
Check it out: Whispering to Rottweilers, and to C.E.O.'s. It's a good read.
I confess that I do not know his techniques for training dogs or people (!), have never watched him on TV or read any of his books. I do know that he is immensely popular. Today's New York Times has a really interesting business article about Millan -- his background, how he started business, how it grew.
Check it out: Whispering to Rottweilers, and to C.E.O.'s. It's a good read.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Police & Show Dogs Die of Heat Exhaustion While in Cars
It's summer and it's hot outside, and the usual accidents happen and mistakes are made in this heat. Specifically, people leave their dog(s) in the automobile thinking that they are safe from immediate ravages of heat, but something goes wrong and the dog dies.
One particular case is the death of a K9 police officer in Georgia, "Rudy." Rudy's partner left him in his police vehicle, with engine hood propped up and air conditioning running, while he went into a meeting for about an hour-and-a-half. However, the engine stopped during that time, and Rudy overheated and died. For more info, read the news article Carrollton K9 Dies From Heat Exhaustion.
Locally, two German Shepherds (both show dogs) were found dead in their crates inside a pickup truck in Eastpointe. The dogs were said to be left inside the truck with the windows open while the owner went into an animal hospital with a third dog. Upon returning to the car a half-hour later, the dogs' owner found the truck window closed and both dogs dead. Police are investigating who might have closed the truck windows. The owner thought the weather that day was mild and fine to leave the two dogs crated in the truck; temperatures that day were in the 70s. For the story and video, click to read 2 Dogs Die in Pickup Truck.
These are two sad cases that highlight no matter how good our intentions are (leaving on the a/c or windows open in "mild" weather), sometimes we don't stop to think about all of the repercussions of our actions.
Best ideas: leave the dogs home, or bring them into the building with you.
One of the interesting things in the K9 news article, is mention of a "canine heat alarm" for police patrol cars. So I did a quick Google search and found a site, one of many that offers a K9 Heat Alarm with features that include dual remote temperature sensors, a special horn-honking feature, and accessories (such as siren notification). Check out AceK9.com for these and related police dog products and services.
One particular case is the death of a K9 police officer in Georgia, "Rudy." Rudy's partner left him in his police vehicle, with engine hood propped up and air conditioning running, while he went into a meeting for about an hour-and-a-half. However, the engine stopped during that time, and Rudy overheated and died. For more info, read the news article Carrollton K9 Dies From Heat Exhaustion.
Locally, two German Shepherds (both show dogs) were found dead in their crates inside a pickup truck in Eastpointe. The dogs were said to be left inside the truck with the windows open while the owner went into an animal hospital with a third dog. Upon returning to the car a half-hour later, the dogs' owner found the truck window closed and both dogs dead. Police are investigating who might have closed the truck windows. The owner thought the weather that day was mild and fine to leave the two dogs crated in the truck; temperatures that day were in the 70s. For the story and video, click to read 2 Dogs Die in Pickup Truck.
These are two sad cases that highlight no matter how good our intentions are (leaving on the a/c or windows open in "mild" weather), sometimes we don't stop to think about all of the repercussions of our actions.
Best ideas: leave the dogs home, or bring them into the building with you.
One of the interesting things in the K9 news article, is mention of a "canine heat alarm" for police patrol cars. So I did a quick Google search and found a site, one of many that offers a K9 Heat Alarm with features that include dual remote temperature sensors, a special horn-honking feature, and accessories (such as siren notification). Check out AceK9.com for these and related police dog products and services.
Monday, August 17, 2009
2008 Pennsylvania Dog Breeding Law Closing Down Puppy Mills
A 2008 "Dog Law Restricted Account" by the State of Pennsylvania is now effecting positive change for dogs in that State; it's said that this recent law is one of the strictest dog breeding laws in the nation.
"The law increases minimum cage sizes, requires veterinary care and exercise periods, and bans wire flooring...," according to today's New York Times article 2008 Law Leading to Crackdown on Pennsylvania Puppy Mills (please read for more details and to download a PDF copy of this dog breeding law).
Perhaps this is a law we could see other states adopt and enforce. I'll look for a copy of Michigan's dog breeding law (if there is one) and will post it or a link to it in the near future.
That the Professional Dog Breeders Advisory Council has decided to sue Pennsylvania for violating the federal Constitution just highlights the fact that they care nothing about the welfare of dogs and everything about making $$$ regardless of abuses they engage in. Really sad.
This is not to say that all dog breeders are "bad," but rather that there needs to be strictly enforced regulation and accountability for those that deal in propagating animal life.
"The law increases minimum cage sizes, requires veterinary care and exercise periods, and bans wire flooring...," according to today's New York Times article 2008 Law Leading to Crackdown on Pennsylvania Puppy Mills (please read for more details and to download a PDF copy of this dog breeding law).
Perhaps this is a law we could see other states adopt and enforce. I'll look for a copy of Michigan's dog breeding law (if there is one) and will post it or a link to it in the near future.
That the Professional Dog Breeders Advisory Council has decided to sue Pennsylvania for violating the federal Constitution just highlights the fact that they care nothing about the welfare of dogs and everything about making $$$ regardless of abuses they engage in. Really sad.
This is not to say that all dog breeders are "bad," but rather that there needs to be strictly enforced regulation and accountability for those that deal in propagating animal life.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Michigan Animal Care Network & Michigan Animal Adoption Network
Informative article in today's Detroit Free Press about the nonprofit Animal Care Network of Pontiac and Inkster (a sister group of the Animal Adoption Network).
Click on this post title to visit their web site.
Read the article Prowling the streets for pets in distress for information about the groups, how to care for dogs and cats, and what you can do to help.
According to the Freep, low-income Pontiac and Inkster residents can request pet supplies or assistance from the Animal Care Network. For Pontiac, call 248-678-2756 anytime. For Inkster, call 248-545-5055 weekdays from 9 a.m. to5 p.m.
Click on this post title to visit their web site.
Read the article Prowling the streets for pets in distress for information about the groups, how to care for dogs and cats, and what you can do to help.
According to the Freep, low-income Pontiac and Inkster residents can request pet supplies or assistance from the Animal Care Network. For Pontiac, call 248-678-2756 anytime. For Inkster, call 248-545-5055 weekdays from 9 a.m. to5 p.m.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Parvo Virus - Michigan, August 2009
Local TV news and newspapers have noted an outbreak of the usually fatal canine parvo virus, particularly in the local (Michigan) cities of Pontiac and Inkster.
There are two types of canine parvo virus, which are spread dog-to-dog via contact with infected dog feces. The most common type of the virus is intestinal, and the most common symptoms are lethargy, fever, vomiting, and bloody stool. Death is quick (usually within several days), but painful and ugly. If you notice these symptoms in your dog, it's best to get it to a veterinarian or animal hospital quickly.
The virus usually affects dogs that have not been vaccinated against it (which would include puppies that are not yet old enough to have received all their vaccinations.
Please, follow-up on your pet's annual vaccinations! Also, it might be a good idea to keep puppies out of situations where they might encounter un-vaccinated dogs or their droppings.
Read the Detroit Free Press story Hundreds of dogs in Pontiac, Inkster dying in parvo outbreak.
UPDATE: September 13, 2009
Didi, over at La Ferme de Sourrou, is just recovering from a bout of canine parvo virus. Please check out the post Did Comes Home From The Vets' for details about symptoms, etc.
There are two types of canine parvo virus, which are spread dog-to-dog via contact with infected dog feces. The most common type of the virus is intestinal, and the most common symptoms are lethargy, fever, vomiting, and bloody stool. Death is quick (usually within several days), but painful and ugly. If you notice these symptoms in your dog, it's best to get it to a veterinarian or animal hospital quickly.
The virus usually affects dogs that have not been vaccinated against it (which would include puppies that are not yet old enough to have received all their vaccinations.
Please, follow-up on your pet's annual vaccinations! Also, it might be a good idea to keep puppies out of situations where they might encounter un-vaccinated dogs or their droppings.
Read the Detroit Free Press story Hundreds of dogs in Pontiac, Inkster dying in parvo outbreak.
UPDATE: September 13, 2009
Didi, over at La Ferme de Sourrou, is just recovering from a bout of canine parvo virus. Please check out the post Did Comes Home From The Vets' for details about symptoms, etc.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
100+ Chihuahuas Found in Dearborn Home; Dogs Rescued From Dearborn, Michigan, Home
OK, this is sad.
A 50+ year old Dearborn, Michigan, man is in psychiatric care after police responded to a foul odor complaint at his home, and discovered it overrun with chihuahuas in what appears to be a case of animal hoarding. At last count, according to The Detroit Free Press, 112 live chihuahuas and 150 dead dogs have been found in the small home, and more are expected to be found alive as the house continues to be cleaned out by the authorities.
The Dearborn Animal Shelter is caring for the chihuahuas, and is asking for donations to help with the sudden influx of these dogs (monetary and/or supplies appreciated).
For related articles and link for a Dearborn Animal Shelter adoption form, read the Freep article More Chihuahuas found dead; dozens wait to adopt survivors. This page will also have links to a photo gallery.
UPDATE: Here's a follow-up Freep article, titled One kitten led to a case of 110 dogs, that appears to give the real sequence of events leading up to the finding of all these chihuahuas in the Dearborn home.
A 50+ year old Dearborn, Michigan, man is in psychiatric care after police responded to a foul odor complaint at his home, and discovered it overrun with chihuahuas in what appears to be a case of animal hoarding. At last count, according to The Detroit Free Press, 112 live chihuahuas and 150 dead dogs have been found in the small home, and more are expected to be found alive as the house continues to be cleaned out by the authorities.
The Dearborn Animal Shelter is caring for the chihuahuas, and is asking for donations to help with the sudden influx of these dogs (monetary and/or supplies appreciated).
For related articles and link for a Dearborn Animal Shelter adoption form, read the Freep article More Chihuahuas found dead; dozens wait to adopt survivors. This page will also have links to a photo gallery.
UPDATE: Here's a follow-up Freep article, titled One kitten led to a case of 110 dogs, that appears to give the real sequence of events leading up to the finding of all these chihuahuas in the Dearborn home.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Mike Vick Update, July 20 & July 27, 2009
Just want to post a quick link to a story at the New York Times, titled Vick is Released, but His Future in N.F.L. Remains Cloudy.
Vick has just finished serving a 20-month sentence on federal charges related to dogfighting.
(For previous posts about Vick -- opinions, links, etc. -- click on the Vick label in this blog's sidebar.)
UPDATE: July 27, 2009
Click here for the link to the NY Times story N.F.L. Grants Vick an Opening.
Vick has just finished serving a 20-month sentence on federal charges related to dogfighting.
(For previous posts about Vick -- opinions, links, etc. -- click on the Vick label in this blog's sidebar.)
UPDATE: July 27, 2009
Click here for the link to the NY Times story N.F.L. Grants Vick an Opening.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Neglected New York (Paragallo) Racehorses Rescued
UPDATE: March 10, 2010
Mr. Paragallo has been convicted of animal abuse. Read the New York Times story Paragallo Convicted of Animal Cruelty.
I know we're all about dogs here at The Dog House, but being especially concerned about greyhounds and dog racing, Detroit Dog thinks it only fair to focus on the plight of animals often treated as no more than inanimate commodities when their money-making careers are over.
Please read the New York Times article Prominent Horseman Faces Questions About Neglect, which reports about 4 specific races horses (of about 20) that were found in a "kill" pen, with lice, injuries, and severely underweight:
"...the kill pen operator, who does not want to be identified, said the horses were in such bad condition that he had to feed them for several weeks just to get them in shape for the trip to the slaughterhouse."
The mares are currently being rehabbed by Another Chance 4 Horses, a Pennsylvania nonprofit rescue group.
To learn about horse rescue in Michigan, please visit the International League for The Protection of Horses - Michigan.
UPDATE 4/7/2009:
You might also be interested in this New York Times story: Surge in Abandoned Horses Renews Debate Over Slaughterhouses
UPDATE 4/8/2009:
Another NY Times story just in: New York Takes Over Paragallo's Horse Farm. Sadly, there are many, many more horses in poor condition; both New York State Police and the Humane Society have intervened.
Mr. Paragallo has been convicted of animal abuse. Read the New York Times story Paragallo Convicted of Animal Cruelty.
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I know we're all about dogs here at The Dog House, but being especially concerned about greyhounds and dog racing, Detroit Dog thinks it only fair to focus on the plight of animals often treated as no more than inanimate commodities when their money-making careers are over.
Please read the New York Times article Prominent Horseman Faces Questions About Neglect, which reports about 4 specific races horses (of about 20) that were found in a "kill" pen, with lice, injuries, and severely underweight:
"...the kill pen operator, who does not want to be identified, said the horses were in such bad condition that he had to feed them for several weeks just to get them in shape for the trip to the slaughterhouse."
The mares are currently being rehabbed by Another Chance 4 Horses, a Pennsylvania nonprofit rescue group.
To learn about horse rescue in Michigan, please visit the International League for The Protection of Horses - Michigan.
UPDATE 4/7/2009:
You might also be interested in this New York Times story: Surge in Abandoned Horses Renews Debate Over Slaughterhouses
UPDATE 4/8/2009:
Another NY Times story just in: New York Takes Over Paragallo's Horse Farm. Sadly, there are many, many more horses in poor condition; both New York State Police and the Humane Society have intervened.
Friday, April 3, 2009
The Recession and Pets
Please read this story on the National Public Radio web site: The Recession and Pets: Hard Times for Snoopy
Thursday, March 26, 2009
2009 Mike Vick Update
I can't believe he's compared to Martha Stewart....
Here's a news story from USA Today, titled Goodell: Vick must show 'remorse' to play in NFL again
UPDATE April 2, 2009:
Here's a link to a CNN story: Michael Vick taking construction job after prison, lawyer says
Here's a news story from USA Today, titled Goodell: Vick must show 'remorse' to play in NFL again
UPDATE April 2, 2009:
Here's a link to a CNN story: Michael Vick taking construction job after prison, lawyer says
Friday, February 27, 2009
Univ of Michigan To Stop Using "Healthy" Dogs For Medical Training Course
On first read, it seems a great thing that University of Michigan "that it would end a controversial practice of using healthy dogs from animal shelters in teaching surgeons trauma lifesaving skills." (From The Detroit Free Press.) However, that the word "healthy" was included in the announcement, leaves me to suspect it ain't over; they didn't say that they would just stop using dogs -- period.
Read the article U-M to end use of healthy dogs from shelters in surgeon training course.
Still, it would be a start.
Read the article U-M to end use of healthy dogs from shelters in surgeon training course.
Still, it would be a start.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
University of Michigan Med School Continues Using Dogs for Student Training
There's an interesting opinion piece in today's Detroit Free Press that you might want to check out, titled Medicine and Morals at U-M, and subtitled U-M med school should stop traumatizing dogs. It's written by Ann Arbor physician and University of Michigan School of Medicine clinical professor Edward J. Linker, M.D. (a specialist in Holistic Primary Care).
Dr. Linker says that he is "disappointed that U-M refuses to modernize its Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course by replacing live animals with high-tech simulators that accurately replicate human anatomy.
Instead, U-M continues to use and kill dogs from Michigan animal shelters in a course designed to teach procedures to be performed on human patients."
He goes on to say, "It's crucial that all doctors, especially trauma training participants, be trained with the best tools and methods available and have a complete understanding of the human body. That's why the vast majority of ATLS courses across the country, including all other ATLS courses in Michigan, have stopped using live animals as training tools. Participants in these other courses now use cutting-edge human patient simulation technology to learn how to treat the effects of trauma in humans.
But in U-M's trauma training course, students continue to use anesthetized dogs. At the end of the course, the dogs are killed.
Well, since respected technology exists, why is University of Michigan Med School still choosing to use dogs? Especially when that technology replicates the human body?
Let's call for U-M to come around in its thinking and join the 21st century already.
Dr. Linker says that he is "disappointed that U-M refuses to modernize its Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course by replacing live animals with high-tech simulators that accurately replicate human anatomy.
Instead, U-M continues to use and kill dogs from Michigan animal shelters in a course designed to teach procedures to be performed on human patients."
He goes on to say, "It's crucial that all doctors, especially trauma training participants, be trained with the best tools and methods available and have a complete understanding of the human body. That's why the vast majority of ATLS courses across the country, including all other ATLS courses in Michigan, have stopped using live animals as training tools. Participants in these other courses now use cutting-edge human patient simulation technology to learn how to treat the effects of trauma in humans.
But in U-M's trauma training course, students continue to use anesthetized dogs. At the end of the course, the dogs are killed.
Well, since respected technology exists, why is University of Michigan Med School still choosing to use dogs? Especially when that technology replicates the human body?
Let's call for U-M to come around in its thinking and join the 21st century already.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Watching the Obama Inauguration
Dear Reader,
We're all here at home today to watch the inaugural news and festivities, and to watch the inauguration itself in just a little over an hour-and-a-half.
Mom (detroit dog, that is) is snuggly in flannel PJ's (just finished last week in my first-ever sewing class!) with a cappuccino and laptop, in front of the TV. (Stimulus-overload, ya think?) TigerLily is stretched out on the floor at my feet. Quasar is snuggled into a corner of the couch (allowed only when his blankie is on it). Dad (the hubby, that is) is having his coffee at his computer in his office.
Outside is about -- well, who knows how much snow by now. It snowed 6 inches on Saturday, and it seems to snow about every 2 or 3 days.
It's all a pretty and comfy scene here in anticipation of what we hope is a good year, and a Presidency of honor, hope, and greatness -- not just for us Americans, but for the world over. I am hoping we are taking great steps toward peace. (And towards making both Election day and Inauguration day national holidays -- work-free days.)
Here is a link to a great New York Times page appropriately titled Picturing the Inauguration: The Readers' Album. It's a collection of readers' photos that have been sent into the paper since January 18.
Wishing you peace and hope,
Veronica (detroit dog) & Alex, Quasar, & TigerLily
We're all here at home today to watch the inaugural news and festivities, and to watch the inauguration itself in just a little over an hour-and-a-half.
Mom (detroit dog, that is) is snuggly in flannel PJ's (just finished last week in my first-ever sewing class!) with a cappuccino and laptop, in front of the TV. (Stimulus-overload, ya think?) TigerLily is stretched out on the floor at my feet. Quasar is snuggled into a corner of the couch (allowed only when his blankie is on it). Dad (the hubby, that is) is having his coffee at his computer in his office.
Outside is about -- well, who knows how much snow by now. It snowed 6 inches on Saturday, and it seems to snow about every 2 or 3 days.
It's all a pretty and comfy scene here in anticipation of what we hope is a good year, and a Presidency of honor, hope, and greatness -- not just for us Americans, but for the world over. I am hoping we are taking great steps toward peace. (And towards making both Election day and Inauguration day national holidays -- work-free days.)
Here is a link to a great New York Times page appropriately titled Picturing the Inauguration: The Readers' Album. It's a collection of readers' photos that have been sent into the paper since January 18.
Wishing you peace and hope,
Veronica (detroit dog) & Alex, Quasar, & TigerLily
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