December is so festive with all of the decorations, bright lights, lit candles, and pine smelling greenery that is often brought indoors this time of year. All of these things make the holidays merry, but as you decorate please remember that dogs and cats are inquisitive creatures. They will taste the poinsettias on the table without realizing they're toxic. A cat will curiously bat at a lit candle without comprehending that this will burn his/her paw or light him/herself on fire. Our pets might chew on the cord to Christmas lights or an electric menorah without perceiving he/she can be shocked or electrocuted (Who remembers the cat in the movie Christmas Vacation?). He/she might paw punch a low hanging glass decoration not discerning the decoration can fall and break, leaving glass on the floor that he/she is walking on with unprotected paws. Thinking ahead about our furry friends can keep them safe and out of trouble so they have a great holiday season too.
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Lessons We Can Learn from Dogs
*Always run to greet loved ones when they come home. *Never pass the opportunity to go for a joy ride. *Relish in the simple joy of fresh air and wind in your face. *Take naps. *Stretch before rising. *Run, romp, and play daily. *Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. *Thrive on attention. *Avoid biting when a simple growl will do. *On warm days, lie on your back in the grass. *On hot days, drink lots of water and find shade. *When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body. *Take long walks and stop to smell the daisies (and anything else that interests you. *Be loyal. *Never pretend to be something you're not. *If what you want is buried, keep digging until you find it. *No matter how often you're schooled, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout. Run right back in there and try it again. *When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently. *Look at the people you love like they're the best thing since peanut butter.
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Quote of the Month
"Even the tiniest Poodle or Chihuahua is still a wolf at heart." Dorothy Hinshaw