This is a special day out with all our friends at Riley’s Place . Oh what fun.  Everyone is here jumping, running and just relaxing in the yard.  We are a good group.  Come by and see and join us at my page. Also dont forget to stop by  and see all the good stuff for your pets.

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This is a personal blog about my Pack who has helped me and is still helping me through my recovery in the past 9 months with two surgery I have been through.  Nine months ago I had a total knee replacement and just six weeks ago I had a total hip replacement. 

Usually I would walk them at least 5 times a week for exercise.  They have a doggie dog to go out and do their business so the walk is for them to exercise and socialize.

It has been amazing to me how much time they spend with me in bed as I am recovering.   At first when  I came home from the hospital I was using the walker.  They were all respectful and just walked behind me as I made my way from the bed to where ever I went.  Now I am usuing the cane and they still walk along side of me very respectful and not afraid of my helping tools.

Recovering can be lonely day after day in bed by yourself, but with the dogs by my side giving me their love it has been a great help to me mentally.  When I am feeling down I really feel they sense it and will come a snuggle and give kisses.

I just want to share with all how pround I am of my amazing Six Pack

So here you have Raven and Summer.  Yes they are family.  Two brothers John and Joe own the two beauties.  Raven, the Rottie belongs to  Joe and Summer the Bull Dog belongs to John.  Today they met for the first time at Johns house in Long Island.  They got along very well and had a great time.  Raven kept giving kisses to Summer.  A good first meeting.  Now if only the rest of the world could get along would’t that be grand.  Don’t forget to come by and see the rest of the family at www.mypetpleasures.com

Dog Grooming Tools

Information from Dogster.com

You too can have well groomed Pets.  

The following accessories will aid in the maintenance of the dog’s exterior finish.

Brush: It is important to select a brush that is suitable for your dog’s coat. The ideal tool is a soft wire brush that can remove tangles without irritating skin.

Comb: Usually made of steel and featuring both fine and coarse teeth, this tool can remove burrs and tangles and bring order to the coat of a longhaired dog.

Currycomb: Often made of rubber, this tool removes loose hair from shorthaired breeds while also massaging the skin.

Grooming Glove: Covered with nubby, hair-catching material, the glove is useful for face grooming, and for brushing dogs with extremely short hair.

Nail Clippers: There are two basic types—guillotine-style clippers and standard scissors-style clippers. Both work well.

Scissors: Excellent for removing particularly stubborn tangles or burrs.

Shedding Tool: This blade-like device with serrated edges is ideal for removing excess fur from longhaired breeds.

Styptic Powder: This blood-clotting powder (available at most retailers) will quickly stop bleeding caused by trimming a dog’s nails too closely.

Undercoat Rake: As the name implies, this tool removes loose hair from the dense undercoat of longhaired and thick-haired breeds, such as the husky and Irish setter.

I could not resist putting this picture up of her.  She is full of expression and personality.  The youngest of the Pack and always wants to be first.  When I am giving them their cookies I make them all sit in a row and then I go down the line to each one calling out their names for a cookie.  After Niki get hers she will move to the front of the line again.  Always cutting the line .  Too Funny.   

PET PLEASURES Good Stuff for your Pets

Speaking of imagination, you might want to try our Pet Water Post for your little furry face pets.  This handmade wooden post, which is made here in Covina by my husband Tom, helps keeps your pet’s water fresh from bugs, dirt and various other debris – after all, you wouldn’t drink dirty water and your pet probably wouldn’t like it either.We have Six Shih Tzu’s and this was designed with them in mind. I needed something to keep their faces dry and my floor dry. Well now you too can have this great product. Also no more worries that you are not leaving enough water for the day. The Lixit bottle which is sold separate holds 32 ounces of water and you can even add ice cubes to chill it down in the hot weather. Do not wait, get yours today and make yourself and your pets happy and clean.

Why People Live Longer than Dogs.

”People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life — like loving everybody all the time and being nice.  It just takes people a long time to get it right.   
  ”Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t live as long.”

Words of a 6 year old.  Amazing!

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Come by and see the Pack and all the good things for your Pets at www.mypetpleasures.com