Birthday celebrations to our July patriots… one being Bailey!
Bailey’s favorite food are CARROTS. She eats them as treats throughout the day. It’s hilarious to watch her crunch and chew through a big one. She eats so many that we have to buy the HUGE bags of carrots at Costco.
Bailey loves walks, car rides, boat rides, and sleeping in the sunshine. Although 12 is pretty old for a big-breed dog, she’s still going strong.
Sam I am!
Sam is very feminine because he lived in a house with all girls in the city and no yard. It wasn’t until he moved to San Antonio that he climbed his first tree and got stuck in it immediately… such a city boy!
Sam is a good traveler and has been taken on many flights (about 30 at least!) He has lived in New York, Rhode Island, San Antonio, and now full circle back to Austin. Tuna is his absolute favorite food, he loves sleeping on white bedding or inside open suitcases… maybe because he likes to travel!
Happy 15th Birthday, Sam the man-cat!
Handsome Emeril!
Every time I mention “Emeril’s” name, I forget to add his face to my story… so here is my little “Emeril”. His latest fad is the paddling pool! He loves to loll in water. Sometimes when he sees a “pond” while taking his morning walk, he will run as fast as he can towards the water and skim across the “pond” and then he’ll turn back and look at you with a happy face… says “thank you, thank you, thank you…” and wiggles in the water with delight!” Emeril is considered my “wild child!” One time he found a banana leaf and he had it between his teeth trying to fit it through the door – once he succeeded – I had to chase him around the house with this 5 foot leaf in his mouth and him running and looking back, seeming to say “Hey, this is my toy; find your own!” He is a character as I am sure most owners think the same of their own pet!
So, what's on your mind? Swimming or eating?
The Heat is On!
Here are some tips to keep your pet safe during these hot summer days
Pretty..... but scary to pets!
We all love to bring in Independence Day with a bang!
Unfortunately, for some of our dog and cat friends fireworks are scary stuff. The easy way to help a skittish pet is to move them into the quietest room in the house before the fireworks start. Let them get comfortable, turn on some easy listening music at mid-level, then close the door for them to be alone.
If you have a couple of weeks before a celebration, there are new plug-in products to comfort and reassure dogs and cats. When you plug this product into the wall it releases an aroma that mimics a natural pheromone. Pheromones are an odorless chemical substance used by animals to communicate between their species. The mother releases this particular pheromone during her first 3-5 days of lactation. It gives the puppy or kitten a sense of well-being and reassurance. This same pheromone around adult pets has a calming effect on the majority of the animals that would normally be stressed by fireworks, thunder, changes in the house, boarding, or being separated from their owner.
Daisy, flying high on her birthday! (Note the ears!)
Meet Daisy. She is 15 years old and is still as spunky as ever! We got Daisy 13 years ago as a trade off. My daughter, Kim, had 2 ferrets and we met up with a family that wanted ferrets but already had a pet named Daisy – Daisy or ferrets? I was so glad that they opted for the ferrets and we got cute little Daisy, alias “handlebar ears,” alias “the “Flying Nun!” Daisy loves her walks and loves to lay in her bed while I’m on the computer. Her favorite spot is when we watch TV and she snuggles next to me and puts her cold nose on my arm – just to let me know that she’s there. Her favorite food is Rabbit/Potato with frozen peas! She loves her veggies and knows she gets a treat when she finishes her meal. I call her our “runaway!” She likes to sneak out the front door and visit the neighbors. Usually, Emeril (the youngest) barks and lets us know that Daisy has gone missing. But he manages to sniff her out of the neighbors yard and bring her back home! Daisy may be small but she has a “bark” in her that even frightens Emeril not to mess with her! Happy Birthday, Daisy!
We all know “D.D.,” but what some of us didn’t know what her initials stood for: “Doctor’s Delight.”
D.D. will be celebrating her 7th birthday this Friday, May 7th – get it, 7 – 7. This must mean it is a “good high rolling year” for her!
Congrats, D.D. on your 7th Birthday – We all know you will be celebrating (we heard Victor was taking you out downtown Austin this weekend with your dancing shoes and your hot pink collar!)
Enjoy life as much as we enjoy having you at the Clinic every day!
Is this all for me!?
Meet Xena!
Xena was found on the East Side when she was a small, little kitten. Her full name is Xena “Kitty Princess” which she got because of her warrior-like moves when she’s wrestling with her brother, Rufus. Nicknames include “KP,” “Kitty P,” and “Mama.”
Her favorite activity is to crawl into dresser drawers and play dress up! She picks out clothes and spreads them all over the bedroom! She is a sneaky cat – she will stick her head in any cup of water left unguarded!
Meet Xena's brother, Rufus!
All dressed up and no place to go - but I'm gorgeous!
Sophie’s Story:
Sophie was born April 25, 1997 and came into our life July 4, 1997. Sophie’s father was from a champion bloodline! We lived in Houston for 4 months before locating to Austin.
Dr. Hanks has taken such great and loving care of Sophie basically her entire life. She really loves to eat carrots, sweet potatoes, and green beans.
She loves shopping at Fetch and traveling to San Francisco 4-6 times a year (she even has her own frequent flier number!), and of course visiting with her hero – Dr. Hanks!
This is a picture taken of Sophie at Halloween in her “Snow White” costume. She’s a girly doggie:)
Dezy and Rosemary prim and proper!
“Here’s Dezy (the cute one on the left) with her sister Rosemary. Dezy celebrated turning 13 with a play date to a friend’s house. It turned into a swim party when Dezy tried to take a drink from the backyard pool, and Rosy accidentally bumped her! But with a friend’s help, Dezy swam to the steps, and her daddy helped her out. We think she rather enjoyed the dip, and all the attention lavished on her afterward.
Her favorite food is a nibble of meat–any kind–although she also loves broccoli stems.
In her old age, she has become rather demanding–and at 9:30 each night she barks until she gets her evening chew stick.”