The momma thought that this video was very cute. It gave me the creeps! Reminds me of Oy climbing all over me when I’m trying to take a nap! Blech!

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We put up a list of links for pet help…over to the right….down a little…there! They’ve actually been there since we started this blog, but they somehow go unnoticed. Most are charitable organizations, but because of the economy, many are struggling. In fact, we just deleted 2 of them that could no longer offer assistance. Fortunately, those pet charity sites listed other sources for help and we added the ones we didn’t already have on our list. If you are able, we hope that you will consider offering one of these a contribution. You never know if someday you’ll be seeking their help. We’ll give some brief info on each one.

Listening to: Help! from the album “The Beatles 1” by The Beatles

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• AAHA Helping pets fund: The AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) Foundation offers grants for veterinary care of pets that have been abandoned and those whose owners are experiencing financial hardship. AAHA-accredited veterinary practices may apply for financial assistance on behalf of their clients in need.
• Angels4Animals: is a small non-profit organization of humanitarians and animal lovers whose sole mission is to alleviate the unnecessary suffering of innocent pets. Their goals are to 1) mitigate unnecessary pain and suffering in animals that cannot access veterinary treatment because of financial constraints facing their owners and to 2) assist pet owners in making animal care decisions based upon the needs of the animal rather than financial limitations.
• Animal Poison Control Center (ASPCA): They are probably your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435. A $60 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card. There are so many poisonous substances out there. The momma has called them many times and they are always very kind and helpful.
• Canine Cancer Awareness: Their mission is to provide you with knowledge and support so that you can consult with your vet to get the best possible treatment for your dog with cancer.
• Feline Outreach: (hey! that’s for cats only! grrrrrr) This is an organization dedicated to providing caregivers the educational and financial assistance necessary to care for their cats.
• Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program (FVEAP): FVEAP has an interesting history. They began when a tiny kitten (Bazil) had a life-threatening condition requiring surgery.  Bazil’s guardian had lost her job and was unable to pay for the expensive procedure. She went to an online group of friends for advice. This group of people, who had never met each other, came together out of love and compassion and donated $1,400 to save Bazil. As a result of this effort, which had many complications, it was decided that a nonprofit corporation should be formed to provide a simple, safe and efficient way to accept donations and disburse funds for veterinary emergencies.
• Handicapped Pets: They understand the needs of handicapped pets and are a good source products, services, support and advice to help you care for them. They offer help for pets with cancer, terminal illness, arthritis, or paralysis, as well as senior/geriatric, injured pets, or pets recovering from surgery.
• Help-A-Pet: They understand the therapeutic benefits of having a pet, particularly for physically and mentally challenged individuals, senior citizens, and children of the working poor. However, these are often the people who are hit the hardest by the economy. The applicants must provide proof of income and are expected to share in the total cost to show their commitment to their pet.
• IMOM (In Memory of Magic): They are dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged. They also have an online shopping mall with links to popular stores. A small percentage of the sales will be donated to IMOM.
• The Magic Bullet Fund: MBF helps people who have made room in their homes and hearts for a canine companion, but do not have the financial resources to provide cancer treatment. MBF does NOT fund research or promise to cure canine cancer. They help real life dogs, working with families and veterinarians, to ensure that they receive the treatment they need.
• Rolling Dog Ranch: The Rolling Dog Ranch is an animal sanctuary in Montana that rescues and shelters disabled animals. Every animal who arrives at the sanctuary gets another chance to have a safe and loving home. Their residents include blind dogs, blind horses, deaf dogs, blind cats, and animals with other neurological and orthopedic disabilities. They feel that although these animals may have disabilities, they do not consider themselves handicapped. They just want to get on with life and enjoy themselves.

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Here is a list of our least popular posts (many are understandable):

• Bad speeling and grammar all over the internets- Just a list of spelling and grammatical errors we see all too often on the web.
• I’m a bad boy!- Oooh! The momma was angry at me that day! P.S. I repeated this exact episode at Sam’s house! (heh-heh! I get away with so much!)
• Happy St Patrick’s Day!- Somewhat corny list of what the momma did on St. Patrick’s Day 2008
• Counting down….- Ummm, yeah….not worth revisiting…..
• Don’t say good-bye, Joe- I think the momma was on something strange that day….
• Let me borrow that top- Now this one is definitely worth a gander. It’s a comedy/music video by Liam Kyle Sullivan. Actually, all of his videos are hilarious!
• Back with a vengeance- This title isn’t informative of the content. Basically, it’s a list/video of common poisonous plants that pets like to chew on.
• Still working night and day….- Part of series of posts about an angry/sad/funny story that happened to the momma and me (and the cats) recently.
• Getting worse…much worse, indeed!- Part of the same series. If interested, it’s probably best to start from the beginning: Trouble brewing…-
• Thirteen on the momma’s desk- Just a list of crap on the momma’s desk. Part of the NaBloPoMo list series. Maybe we’ll try that again in February (the shortest month!)
• Insight out- A few videos (or links to videos) with insight to stroke, autism, and a sweet video of an Alzheimer disease patient.
• Twin news- Just spreading the good news about OTC’s newborn twins!

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Mmmmm…….doesn’t this look tasty???

It’s a Litter Box Cake!

Do you want the recipe?

[From Dolittler: How to Make a Litterbox Cake]:

Ingredients

• 2 recipes of brownies
• 1 recipe chocolate frosting (not canned)
• 2 recipes of angel food or white cake
• 1 large box of Nerds…pick out the blue and green ones
• 1 bag Tootsie Rolls
• 1 brand-new litter box (hand-washed)
• 1 brand-new litter scooper (hand-washed)
• 1/4 cup dark honey

Assembly

1. Line the bottom of the litter box with brownie squares
2. Soften the frosting in the microwave to achieve a pour-able consistency
3. Pour frosting over the brownies in an even layer and smooth out into the corners
4. In a large bowl, crumble the cake into fine, litter-like crumbs and sprinkle to cover the brownie/frosting layer
5. Sprinkle blue and green Nerds evenly over the top (to resemble air freshening crystals)
6. Sculpt Tootsie rolls into realistic kitty turds
7. Randomly insert litter scooper
8. Scatter and embed Tootsie roll sculptures into cakey litter
9. Pour honey in one spot on the cakey litter to simulate a pool of urine
10. Apply litter box splashguard for complete effect!
11. Dig in!

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The ten most popular posts this year: (drum roll……)

1. Healthy for humans, deadly for dogs - We’re so happy that this is number one. We hope that it has prevented many accidental poisonings. A worthwhile read because some of the foods are surprising…and commonly within reach of many dogs.
2. 13 cribbage boards from the momma’s collection
3. CPAP, CPAP run - about sleep apnea
4. My top three dog toys - the most fun ever!
5. The Audiocity of it All! - a list of free audio applications for the Mac
6. NBC Heroes/USA The 4400 - the comments relayed both good and bad news
7. My 11 favorite activities…doggie style - you wouldn’t believe the search terms that led to this post!
8. Tapetum Lucidum - eye shine
9. Feelin’ Groovy - me in agility class…you may as well bypass this if you watched the video in number 7 above.
10. The momma’s 13 favorite computer games

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