Posted by Taxi dog on Sunday, January 23, 2011,
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Taxi dog and the Sacramento Bee have made a connection and now you can read all about it at Sac Paws, the premier pet community resource in central California.
For Paws Hospice is pleased to be a partner blog of the Bee; now we have two great cities to call home Tampa Bay and Sacramento.
Please visit the Taxi dog blog and join our community of pet families and For Paws working to keep pets and their families together.
Just a word of explanation then please take some time and explore. Yes, we're located in Florida which is a lot like CA but with more beaches and alas, fewer vineyards. To be more accurate, we're in Tampa Bay with all its rich heritage of spanish exploration, Cuban cigars and people who get excited about their pets; like Sacramento we have lots and lots of dogs here.
Posted by Taxi dog on Tuesday, April 27, 2010,
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Human-animal bond
April 2010 - On March 21, 2007, in Fallujah, Lex and his handler, 20-year-old
Corporal Dustin Jerome Lee of Quitman, Miss., were on patrol when an
enemy rocket-propelled grenade exploded nearby. Lex, who received
several shrapnel wounds, had to be dragged away from his master's dead
body by corpsmen who were trying to treat Lee.
Lex with fellow Marines at the funeral of Corporal Dustin Jerome Lee
Posted by Taxi dog on Tuesday, April 6, 2010,
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April 6 - As part of its commitment to pet health, PETCO now provides the largest selection of natural and organic foods of any national pet store. To help educate pet parents on the best natural options for their pet's unique needs, PETCO will host pet parents at Natural Neighborhood Festivals taking place Saturday, April 10 in PETCO stores nationwide.
Festival attendees will receive a free one-on-one nutrition consultation with a certified nutrition expert to determine the natural food opt...
Posted by Taxi dog on Wednesday, February 10, 2010,
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It's an ADOPTATHON... 60,000 square feet of dog goings on - respect!
What could be better than all the "Dogs in the House" as we get ready for Pet-A-Paloosa in the USF Sun Dome Feb. 28th.
All the best dogs will be there showing off their rescue groups, some of our favorites: Big Cat Rescue, Humane Society of Tampa and Suncoast Basset Rescue to name a few and lots of vendors too.
We'll be there for our Tampa debut. For Paws Hospice will be on hand with loads of give aways, a petwheels demonstrat... Continue reading ...
Posted by Taxi dog on Thursday, December 3, 2009,
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Human-animal bond
On Christmas morning everone has a special treat
Molasses Dry hay straw Salt blocks Dried corn cobs Dried oats and wheat berries Dried clover Suet Seeds Preserved fruits and berries Cream
My grandfathers, both farmers with ties to the land the natural world of critters, revered above all: family, their livelihoods and the animals that made everything possible.
I remember a Christmas when I first learned the extent to which this bond was revered. That Christmas day began like most days on a farm,...
Posted by Taxi dog on Wednesday, November 4, 2009,
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Just in time for the holiday season it's Carnival of the Dog Blogs edition 6. First off from Online Veterinary Technicial Schools' Mrs. Laughton a little dog history, Top 10 Presidential Pets: The Nation’s First Dogs and Cats
Nearly every president of the U.S. has had at least one pet. Animals provide us with affection and comfort, and many presidents have enjoyed the companionship of the animal world... But the most popular pets, as one might expect, are dogs and cats.
Posted by Taxi dog on Wednesday, October 28, 2009,
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A nature documentary about the stray dogs that survive the streets of South Central Los Angeles, 'Street Dogs' follows the story of Elsie-- a mother struggling to raise her litter of puppies in a harsh urban environment.
Posted by Taxi dog on Thursday, October 22, 2009,
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Human-animal bond
Homelessness hurts more than just people and families, it hurts their pets and it hurts society. Homelessness is the obscenity of our time and our shame if we do nothing.
Because most shelters today do not allow pets many homeless elect to remain homeless rather than abandon their companions.
One estimate puts the number of homeless in America at 3.5 million; no one knows how many pets live with their owners on the street but in 2007 nearly 40% of all U.S. households owned at least on...
Posted by Taxi dog on Monday, October 5, 2009,
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Critter care
Today we present the first in a series on nutrition for companion animals written by Dr. Janice Elenbaas, DC.
Dr. Elenbaas has enjoyed a long and successful career as a Chiropractor to both humans and animals. As the first woman recognized in Canada to treat animals and a founding member of the first Ontario Veterinarian Chiropractic Association Janice is passionate about animals’ health. Combining four years of nutritional study with a natural approach to health care and her lifelong l...
Posted by Taxi dog on Saturday, October 3, 2009,
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Taxi dog tales
On my way back from California UC Davis and the Symposium on Veterinary Hospice a woman whom I had met in the airport found me staring out from my window seat in 2nd class - all dogs in this country are required to fly 2nd class - and gave me this book, I devoured it; next flight I believe I will ask about first class accommodations.
Posted by Taxi dog on Friday, October 2, 2009,
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Like that classic duo from the 'On The Road' movies Bing and Bob, Taxi d and Metro will be center stage for the Gulf Coast Dog Magazine's Pet Extravaganza Oct 17 at the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center.
We'll be meeting and greeting all the pet folk and answering your questions on subjects ranging from Best Pet Grooming Tips to Home Cooking for your furry friends. Stop by our booth and sign up or just to meet the crew. It promises to be a great day for the whole family.
... Continue reading ...
Posted by Taxi dog on Tuesday, September 15, 2009,
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BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 15 / Cesar Millan, star of the Emmy-nominated TV series Dog Whisperer, launched his first National Spokesdog Competition today, an online photo search for the next dog star. Anyone can enter their dog in the competition by visiting NationalSpokesDog.org and uploading their most memorable dog photo and describing why their dog should win. The Spokesdog will star with Cesar in the Millan Foundation's 2010 Public Service Announcement campaign, promoting spaying and neute...
Posted by Taxi dog on Monday, August 24, 2009,
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The boys of summer, hot dogs, cool dogs and every kind of dog in between made for a great time as the Humane Society took everbody out to the ball park for a late summer night's game and all the tail wagging you could ever want.
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This special event hosted by the Humane Society of Pinellas and Brighthouse field shone magically through the thunder and lightning as rainbows shimmered and folks got their dogs out for the Bark at the Park.
Posted by Taxi dog on Tuesday, August 4, 2009,
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Welcome to the fifth National Dog Bloggers Carnival sponsored by Nancy Houser and Way Cool Dogs. This month the carnival is brought to you by Taxi dog (that’s me) and For Paws Hospice so sit back and enjoy the ride ... we’ll have you there in no time!
Step right up. Step just in!
One look to see is all it takes.
Dawwgie, dawwgie.
C’mon in, you’ll see, you’ll win.
They say first impressions last forever so we’ll get this out of the way first off.
Posted by Taxi dog on Wednesday, June 24, 2009,
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Join For Paws Hospice at Bright House Field Friday evening August 21st for "Bark at the Ball Park" an event to benefit The Humane Society of Pinellas.
Family Night seating for the game is $25, for that you receive 4 game tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas and 4 bags of chips. It's a great way to get out and support this animal friendly event and catch the Threshers for an evening game.
For Paws Hospice will be there for our first outing with free, pet friendly gifts while supplies last.
