Category — Pets & Animals

Awww… I was looking through my image bank and found this sweet little photo.  This was taken earlier this summer in Estes Park, CO.  If you have never been there, you should make it a point to visit.  It is such a sweet, natural and innocent town.  It’s full of charm and beautiful wildlife!

As you know, I’m a sucker for animals in general, so I just had to share this sweet little photo.  I hope your Monday is treating you well and I better get back to sewing!

So, it is SNOWING here in Denver, which is not a huge surprise for us Coloradoans.  March has been our “blizzard” month for the past several years.  I have to admit that I thought this year might be a bit different though.  The Groundhog actually saw his shadow, so I believed we had a chance for Spring to come early for us.  I’m so naive sometimes. LoL.  I can’t complain though, because we need the moisture.  Especially for all of the fires we’ve been having lately.

I personally love this weather on days that I don’t need to go out for anything.  I thought it would be the perfect day to do some Spring Cleaning!!!  I hope you have a great day and I’ll see you tomorrow.

Good morning.  I’m hoping that 3pm today will change our lives for the better.  As you know, we have two spunky and outrageous Blue Heelers, Frankie and Tucker.  They are the best, indeed.  They are full of love, playfulness, and a giant dash of crazy!  I’ve decided to finally call a trainer because they just don’t listen to me.  I’m seen as part of the pack, rather than the Alpha.  I’m just not stern enough.  The trainer will come and do a demo to see if we all mesh, and if we do, we’ll take it from there.

I just love these crazy guys so much, but they are out of control.  They both pull on the leash and love to torment other dogs on the other side of the fence when we walk by.  We seriously look and sound like a pack of wild banshees coming down the street!  No joke!  They make this yelling sound when another pup in behind the fence.  I’ve tried everything from reading books, tips in magazines, and yes, watched the pros on TV with no luck at all.  This is way I know it is something that I’m doing incorrectly.

I’m not sure if you know a ton about Blue Heelers, but they are extremely smart and hyper.  That’s just how they are.  They are bred to heard cattle and other farm animals, without injury.  Their high energy allows them to run fast and maneuver quickly.  We knew this when we adopted them, but I thought I would be a better trainer… but, not so much.  If you Google Blue Heelers, you will find all sorts of amazing videos showing just how smart they are.  One video out there shows a Blue Heeler Praying!!!  Another has a Blue Heeler that knows numbers (he doesn’t speak them) and when his human counts, he does different things.  So, I know mine are capable of listening to me, but they are too stinkin’ smart and they know I let them get away with it.

Anyhoo, I will let you know how it goes, and wish me luck!

Today is Frankie, Angel and Dimitri’s 3rd birthday!  I can’t believe how big they have all gotten.  I love them so much!

images clockwise: Angel, Dimitri, Frankie, all three of them when they were a couple months old.

Happy 2nd Birthday my sweet lil Tucker Bean!!!  I can’t believe that your are now 2 years old and officially a big boy now.  I’m thinking a day at the dog park will be just the thing you need.

I love you so much!  xo RL

Well, happy Saturday to you!  Today I have been a busy bee doing laundry, tidying up my studio and updating the shop.  Over the last week I’ve been sewing up a little storm in here preparing several new quilts and things for the shop.  They will be posted very very soon for you to see.  In the meantime, here are some super cute photos of my pups & kitty…

Have a great day, dearies!!!  RobbieLee

As you already know, I just love animals and love to make them happy.  Now that it’s getting cold (in most areas), what better way to help out our little feathered friends, and furry ones too, than to set out a healthy snack?  That’s why I thought a handmade bird feeder would make a great Humpday Tutorial!

This is a great GREEN project to do inside with the kids and it’s very inexpensive to make.  Here is what you’ll need:

• Pine Cones
• Peanut Butter
• Bird Seed
• String/twine
• A bowl for the seeds; a plate for the Pine Cones; and a spoon for the seeds and a knife for the peanut butter

Visit makeandtakes.com for the complete instructions and a how-to video!

Images via makeandtakes.com

{Tucker Bean}

{Frankie Li}

… ahhh… the boat…

I was talking on the phone with my mom last night and she was telling me about something she had seen on TV about healthy dog treats.  She had told me that you can give dogs green beans, peas, carrots, and even bananas!  This got me thinking more on the topic of healthy dogs & treats at home.  I found some great sites with recipes and tips to keep your dog fit and healthy.  These recipes would be a great activity to do indoors this winter with the kids!  Enjoy!

**Oh!  Before I forget, it is very very very important to remember to never ever give dogs grapes or raisins because they could be fatal!!!  Chocolate can also be fatal and you should never give dogs real bones, because they can splinter and your dog could choke!  Alcohol and hops are bad for dogs too, so don’t share that beer with them!**

Paw Rescue {A great list of food warnings and kitchen safety for your pets.  This site also has a great list of toxic foods too!!  Please take a moment at read}
*Toxic Foods and items for you dogs and cats (and other animals):
Fatty foods, chocolate, grapes, raisins, real bones (because of splinters), alcohol, bread dough, milk, salt, salty pork products, organ meat, tuna can be bad for cats hearts (I had no idea), avocado, tomatoes, nuts, rhubarb, onions, citrus fruits, too much soy is bad, caffeine, cough medicine, cigarettes (don’t smoke around them or leave your butts on the ground to be eaten, sponges (they like to chew them), self cleaning ovens let off toxic chemicals to any animal and may be very harmful to dogs/cats/birds/etc., and don’t let your dog drink from the toilet because if the germs don’t make your dog sick the chemicals will.

Dog Treat Cookbooks {Recipes for dog treats}
Bull Wrinkle {Recipes for dog treats}
Banana Carrot Muffin Dog Treats {A great recipe good enough for you to eat!  It has carrots and honey in the mix!}
Fruits and Veggies That Are Good For Your Dog {A list of fruits and vegetables that your dog can eat!  Just remember to cut up all fruits and veggies into bite-sized pieces so your dog doesn’t choke!!!}
The Real Owner {Explains the health benefits of veggies for dogs}

If you find any other great sites with animal recipes and/ or safety tips, please share with us in the comments section!  Thanks!

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