Rainbows-something I see almost every week

In Hawaii you will see rainbows-A LOT. They are very beautiful especially when they go into trees, as it looks. I don't know why we get them so much. Your just driving and you see a rainbow. This rainbow was after a big storm in Ewa Beach.

The German Shepherd

A military dog in training.

Looks like this guy is doing his job.

A Geman Shepherd Puppy.

The German Shepherd dog belongs in the working group. It is a great guard dog and a perfect companion. They are very strong and well proportioned. Their ears are pointed straight up,but as puppies the ears may be a little floppy.They have long bushy tails.The breed has three types of coats; rough-coated, long-haired, and long rough coated. The colors are usually black and tan,sable,or all black.White color is a fault at the dog show and these white shepherds are known as the American White Shepherd. These dogs are fearless and always alert,but at the same time obedient and happy.German Sheperds love their families,but may be aware of strangers. For this reason, they need a family that will be with them a lot. They usually only bark when they feel danger is near. They are often used as police dogs. As with all dogs,they should be correctly socialized in puppy hood. Attacks and aggression are usually due to poor handling and training. You HAVE to be the dominant one when you have a German Shepherd. They are known to be good with other pets and children.They are energetic and need daily exercise. Males get 24-26 inches in height.Females 22-24 inches in height. Both genders weigh about 77-85 pounds. 13 years is the life expectancy.

The Rescue

This poem is found@ http://www.scarshelter.com/

Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels.I felt her need instantly and new I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not to exuberantly,so she wouldn't be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage.I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers get to busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them. As she read my kennel card I hoped she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in some one's life. She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the kennel to comfort her. gentle fingertips caressed the side of my neck,she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well. Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked out of their kennels.So many more to be saved. At least I could save one. I rescued a human today!!

Mustache Night

Sorry that this picture is blurry. I don't know why it is. This is B before he got his uni-brow.

B with his mustache and unibrow.

The "pussy cat" mustache as the boys call it.

A fluffy one.

Hey whats up?

My brother B wants a mustache so bad. So,we gave him one. Of course E wanted one too just like his big brother. They look funny with a mustache especially, E. Mom, Dad,and I were out of breath laughing so hard. B wanted to keep his mustache.

YAWN!!!

YAWN!!!

Oh my I am TIRED!!!!

Roxy girl yawns a lot. I always get a snapshot of her when she does this. It is funny when I look back at the picture. I thought I would share some of these pictures. She is a funny dog.

Buttercup

Buttercup is my Cockatiel. She is a fun little bird. She loves to come out and just sit on my shoulder. She is very lovable. She doesn't know how to talk,but that is the way some female birds are. She says "tweet". B and I bought her with our own money when we first moved to HI. She is my first bird and I have had a great time with her. I never knew a bird could be so much fun.

The Honolulu Zoo

A tiger, recently she had cubs.So cute!!!!

A big crane.

Meerkats, these guys are new to the zoo.

A Zebra, Can you tell what kind he is? Answer: He is a plains zebra.

A sun-bathing Rhino.

Giraffes

An Alligator he looks hungry!!!

These guys are cleaning each other.

One of the Elephants,there are two . These guys are cool, but they are stinky.

We haven't been to the Honolulu Zoo recently,but I found these pictures and thought I would share the pictures from when we were there. This zoo is pretty big. These are just a few pictures of the animals.

No Fur Please!!!!!

Did you know that up to 15 beavers, 25 foxes, 35 raccoons, 40 minks, or 50 muskrats are killed to make just one fur coat!!!!!
Beavers are close to endangerment or extinction because of this cruelty. Beavers help people by building their dams to stop erosion. People put traps in the water and then when they come out of their dams, where they live, they drown and are then used to make clothes.
Some animals, such as domestic dogs and cats, are killed for their pelts in China. They knock their heads on the concrete and are killed to make collars and trim, toys, glove linings,and sometimes cat toys. Two 2 million cats and dogs are killed for fur every year. That is a lot of animals. So ask your store if their clothes are made out of fur. If they say yes, DON'T buy their products.
Help these animals who didn't do anything to be able to live a happy life.
Thanks!!!!

10 ways to stop Pit bull fighting

"Hey, we need help."
Dog fighting is considered a "sport" to many people. Many pit bulls die from this cruel"sport". We need to make a difference here are 10 ways to help stop this.

1.Support stronger laws.

2. If you see dog fighting,contact a local newspaper or television station to report about it.

3. Write your local law enforcement and tell them they should start investigating dog fighting and make it a priority. Dog fighting is a crime and it should be investigated by the police!

4. If there is someone in your neighborhood trying to fight dogs, contact the police or animal control and give them as much information as possible.

5. Protect your pets from being stolen and brought into the fights.

6. Adopt a pit bull and save his/her life. These dogs make perfect companions.

7. Set a good example to others, tell them how great pit bulls are. Tell them how to properly care for them.

8. Volunteer at your local shelter.

9. Educate others about dog fighting.

10. Teach children about stopping this cruel"sport".

Thank You for making a difference today for a better world tomorrow!

The Cockatiel

I figured I would write a little bit about something different. I have a bird named Buttercup and she is a cockatiel. I will post about her later. I am going to write about her breed of bird, the Cockatiel.

Cockatiels live wild in Australia from which they originated from. They are classified as a small cockatoo. They are sweet tempered and are very playful if tame. They can live as long as 30 years. They should be talked to, handled and played with everyday to be healthy. Cockatiels come in a variety of colors the dull feathers are female and the bright are male. They can be taught to speak and imitate things, males are best at this. They can preform tricks also. These birds are fun. My Cockatiel is fun and she is so sweet. I have enjoyed her.

petcentric - Critter Carols

petcentric - Critter Carols

Come make your dog sing a Christmas Carol!!!

Who's That Dog?

This is my big book of dogs.
"I hope she doesn't care that I'm looking at this!!! "


I am pretty sure this is the dog.

One day I was reading my book called The Encyclopedia Of Dogs. Wally decided that this book was the book he needed to find his breed. I came in the room and he was on my book looking at it. I grabbed my camera and took some pictures. It was so funny. He must think he is a Jack Russel Terrier because that is the dog he was looking at. That is not his breed,but I guess he thought he would check it out. I guess dogs do read.

The Great Dane

Grace Dane the founder of The Three Dog Bakery.

A Great Dane Puppy.

A Great Dane compared to a Chihuahua.

The Great Dane is known as a gentle giant. These dogs are strong, but elegant and have a great personality. They are energetic dogs and are great for families. Like all dogs, they should be supervised around small dogs and young children. They don't require a lot of grooming because they have short hair but giving this dog a bath can be a CHORE. They are working dogs in the AKC. Males are 30 inches tall and females are 28 inches tall. They are good guard dogs,but shouldn't be used only for guarding. This breed NEEDS to be with humans. These dogs are never timid or aggressive. They are playful and patient with children. Adult males can weigh 120 pounds to 200 pounds and females 100-130 pounds. They shouldn't be ran with until they are at least 1 year old because they can suffer from hip displaysia. They can also suffer from bloat, heart disease, tumors and tail injuries. The Great Dane will do well in an apartment if exercised everyday. They are usually best with a large yard though. Most Danes live to be under 10 years old,but if cared for properly and no health problems they can live to as old as 12-13 years old. This breed will be good a good choice if your family has older kids because of the dog's size.

Go Bananas Treats!!!!

Ingredients:

3 cups of oatmeal

1 1/4 cups of flour

2 eggs

1/4 cup oil

1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup milk

2 mashed bananas

Directions:

Blend eggs and bananas, mix well. Add flour and oatmeal. Mix similar to cake mix. Spread into a well-greased pizza pan and bake at 320 degrees for about 25 minutes. Cut into tiny squares or strips{optional}. Keep refrigerated or freeze.Dogs give these treats two paws up!!! Enjoy pups!!!

End Horse Slaughter!!!!

"Help Us!!!"
Most horses that are at auctions or are sold to auctions aren't finding good homes as one may expect. These horses usually go to slaughter houses. People go to auctions to look for beautiful horses to slaughter so they can get a lot of money!!!! So cruel!!!!! The slaughter person will load as many horses as they can fit in a trailer. They are crammed in there. Once they are loaded in the truck they remain there with no food, water,or rest for a period of time. They are forced to stand in an unnatural position and can't maintain their balance. At the plant they are loaded into crowded pens. Pregnant horses usually don't survive because they don't have the proper nutritional needs. Then they slaughter them for meat. How can people do this to such graceful and beautiful animals? I have no clue. I am telling you not to give your horse to an auctioneer even if they seem like they will find a good home. These auctioneers don't know where the horses will go. They just expect that they are going to a good home. We don't want these animals to become endangered or even worse extinct. Could you imagine? What would be a world without horses. We need to protect them as well as other animals. Read more at http://www.humanesociety.org/ the HSUS.

Dog Mischief

Bad Girl

The African Grey"Cisco."

Trying to get in there.

We were pet sitting birds for a friend of my dad. Roxy got into a little mischief. She always likes to chase birds and actually tries to hunt them. She was trying to do that when the bird was in the cage. When my dad's friend was watching her for us, she actually got a hold of their African Grey, Cisco. I am happy to report the bird was okay. Here are some pictures of her trying to get to Sunny. What a bad girl.

Pug's Pops

This recipie is so simple and is good for a hot doggie day. We live in Hawaii, so our dogs can have them every day of the year. These pops are very nutritious too. Hope your dog will enjoy them.

Ingredients:

• 1 quart of fruit juice
• 
  
• 1 banana mashed
• 
  
• 1/2 cup yogurt

Directions:

Mix ingedients together throughly and then freeze. This treat can be eaten by humans too. Enjoy!!

The Chihuahua

Adult Chihuahua

The Fennec FoxA Chihuahua Puppy

The breed is named after Chihuahua , Mexico where the breed originated from. They grow as tall as 15 inches and weigh up to 6 pounds. They are highly intellengent dogs. They have a big brain for their small bodies. They are know as "purse dogs". It is believed to have originated from the Fennec Fox. They are alert and are good with families that have gentle and patient kids. They do not like the cold weather. They are great for urban living. They do not require a lot of excersise. The short-haired Chihuahuas need little grooming, but the long haired Chihuahuas do need grooming. To be able to be in a dog show the Chihuahua can't be over 6 pounds, can't have docked/ bob tail, and can't have broken down/croppped ears. If you buy a Chiuahua buy from an Animal Shelter or breeder.

Thank You for not buying from a Pet Store. I hope you enjoy your Chihuahua!!!

Say No to Pet Store Puppies

At any shopping area there is usually a pet store. There is usually a few adorable puppies in the window. People saying," Awwwwwww!!" Children saying," I want that puppy please,please,please!!!!" Puppies put on their puppy faces to make it even harder to resist. The pet store is counting on people like us to not resist these cute puppy faces, sad eyes and little tails wagging saying"Take Me Home. I'm The One You want." Then the employees say" Would you like to hold one?" Then you find yourself in trouble when you get home.
The truth behind all of this: cute puppies, helpful employees, acting like these puppies are so great. The whole beginning of their life is horrible!!!!
Puppy Mills: A Horror Story!!!
Most pet store's get their puppies from puppy mills no matter what they say, unless they have a picture of the dog's parents and the breeder. They usually get these dogs from Puppy Mills in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. That is why pet store puppies are so expensive! There are at least 4,000 puppy mills in the US. They over breed female dogs starting at six months old until they no longer can have puppies (around age five )and then they are disposed. They are put to death and not even buried. They are thrown into a dumpster. Sad huh? There puppies may look clean at the pet store, but at the puppy mill they have oozing sores, maggot infested food, and filthy cages. The cages are cramped, wire stacked on top of each other, living in their own waste and the adult dogs live the same way. These puppies and dogs have never seen a blade of grass and usually don't know how to walk on grass or concrete. They never have chased a ball, slept on a soft surface, or been cuddled by a human. Most likely, they have never had human contact. These puppies are ripped from their mothers at 4 weeks old, crammed into crates and shipped to pet stores to be sold. The puppies most likely will have health problems or aggressive behavior because they have never had human contact. They are also difficult to housebreak because they slept and lived in their own feces before. If you buy a puppy from a pet store, you are supporting these horrible places. If we all stop buying dogs in this way, puppy mills will run out of money and will have to shut down their business eventually.
Once my family bought a Golden Retriever from a pet store or really a puppy mill. He was aggressive and didn't know how to walk on the grass. He bit my hand so hard it became numb. He was probably one of those sad puppies. That is the last time we will buy from a pet store. If you want a puppy, adopt from a breeder or an animal shelter. In both of these environments they have plenty of human contact and grow up in a better environment. They get to stay with their parents until they are at least 8 weeks or older.

Lizards

Hanging upside down


Sun bathing on a rock.

We caught this little guy in our back yard. He was fun, but of course we released him back into the wild. I am not sure what kind of lizard he is but he was pretty cool. There are alot of lizards in Hawaii. I find one almost everyday. They like it the most in of the gardens. Sorry that the pictures are blurry. I have no clue how or why they took like that. At the end of the day we let him back where he came from and surprisingly he wanted to stay!! We still just pushed him out of the cage. It was fun watching him in the cage. He hung upside down. Closed his eyes and went to sleep for a little while. He was fun while we had him!!!!

It's Raining Cats and Dogs!!!!!!!

You can adopt puppies from the shelter too.Pit Bull waiting for a home.

Please Spay your female or neuter your male pet[s]. If you spay today you can save a life tommorrow.
Anybody Have a Calculator?
If six cats have six kittens every six months and each of those six kittens every six months. How many cats would you have after 1 year? Answer:2,176,772,336 cats!!! That's alot of cats. There are more homeless animals then we can imagine. 20 million dogs and cats end up in shelters in the United States and never get adopted. Pet shops and breeders are making even more!!!

Did You Know?
Three to five thousand puppies and kittens are born every hour in the United States?
For every person who is born 15 dogs and 45 cats are born?
Animal Shelters take in 27 million lost and abandoned animals every year?
Have females spayed and males neutered so the population of homeless animals stops. This will help also with health problems and wandering off. Your pets should be spayed/neutered as soon as possible (about six months old). This will help with the overpopulation problem we have today. Every litter hurts because a home will be taken away from an animal that is striving for a home at the shelter. The operation is simple and harmless to your pet. They will be asleep so they won't feel anything. Every animal that gets this operation will give an animal in the shelter an opportunity to have a loving home. Thanks for making a difference!!!

Football Man E

E on the football field mat.

E with his Raven's jersey and helmet


The back of his jersey.

E has fun being a "ball ball man" as he calls it. It's so funny how he says it. Here are some pictures of him being a "ball ball man". So he dressed up and was so excited to be like a real football man. He wanted B to dress up too. He would say,"Look, I'm a ball ball man!"

A Dog's Way of Relaxing

This is how my dogs Roxy and Wally relax. Every now and then I see them laying on the floor like this. They must feel very comfortable because sometimes this is how they sleep. It always makes everyone laugh when she does it.

Friends Don't Chain Friends!!!!!!!!!

Friends don't chain friends!!!! Let Dogs inside!!!! Please don't chain your dog. It is one of the worst things you can do to your pet. Dogs become aggressive when they are chained and are very unhappy.You shouldn't chain your dog(s) for more than 1 hour per day.

Dogs are pack animals and need humans to survive. Leaving your dog in the garage or yard on a chain is a very sad thing to do. Instead of chaining your dog while your @ work or not home, buy a crate. Crates are very useful training tools and are cruelty free, as long as your dog doesn't live in the crate. Dogs usually like it in the crate and think of it as a"den". After they are crate-trained. While you're at home and if you get bored, instead of your dog sitting sadly on a chain. Grab the leash and take a walk with your dog. Play fetch or take it to the park. Your dog will thank-you.

If the reason for chaining your dog is because of behavioral issues you could hire a trainer and your dog will be as good as new. Chaining will not help the behavioral problems, it will only make it worse. Thank-you for NOT chaining your dog.

Learn more @ http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/ I hope you change your decisions about chaining your dog. I will Thank you, your neighbors and your dog will thank you too.

B

B doing school. This is my brother B. He is homeschooled like me and is in the 4th grade. He is a great brother.