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Who works harder, you or your pet?
Tuesday, August 20th, 2013Labor Day is just around the corner and today, while I was out on a hiking I was thinking about how to enjoy the long weekend and celebrate a 
day off from laboring.
As I continued up a steep trail, my dog tugged at the leash, anxious to get to the top. She lives for these hikes and I know she feels it’s part of her job to make sure I get out and exercise. If I beg off for any reason, late hours at the office, funky weather or, more often, I just don’t feel like it, I get pestered for the rest of the night.
Like most dogs, our dogs have jobs and look forward to working. It’s a treat for them to be able to work and do their jobs and they do them with pride. And if I ever suggested they take a day off, I know both of them would be confused and unhappy.
Think about what jobs your pets naturally have taken on when they joined you. If you are like many pet owners, those chores often include:
- Protecting you and the family
- Being a companion for hiking and trips
- Waking you up
- Keeping ‘kids’ in line
- Cheering you up when you feel down
- Showering you with love and affection (not a job or a chore, I know)
For them, working and being allowed to work IS their holiday.
So, as you make your plans for the long holiday weekend coming up, I hope you will do as I plan to do and let your pets go to work with you for that day. Trust me, they’ll be very happy to not have the day off.
Stay safe and Healthy,
Adam
VetLocator.com
PS – Who works harder, you or your pet?
Kitty eats with fork
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012Nylah takes fancy feast quite literally.
The Traveling Cat (part 2)
Monday, September 17th, 2012
To the world you are just one more rescue person.
To a rescued pet, you are the world.
“Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.”
Do you need some inspiration? I do!
Monday, September 3rd, 2012
It’s been a rough day….and I’m finally ready to call it a day. I’m exhausted, slightly grumpy and I want nothing more than to settle back in a comfy chair, kick my shoes off, close my eyes, relax and think of nothing at all.
I don’t like it when “things” get to me. You know how those “things” can be. Weather concerns (we’re near the area hurricane Isaac just visited), economy concerns, business concerns, pet health concerns, what to have for dinner.
Things.
I get grumpy where there are too many things. I feel sorry for myself and I don’t like to feel sorry for myself.
On my drive home, I pass the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home to Winter the Dolphin, star of A Dolphin’s Tale. There are lines of people waiting to get in to see Winter and all her injured sea friends that call the Marine Aquarium home.
I think about Winter and how she has become a symbol of inspiration for so many.
You may know her story: A baby dolphin found injured, maimed by a crab trap line wrapped around and cutting into her tail, she was brought to the Marine Aquarium to be rehabilitated. Her tail had to be amputated but the plucky baby learned to compensate for her missing tail and was soon swimming with the other dolphins.
Her story, and the story of how a dedicated group of rescuers saved her and even restored her tail by inventing something that allowed her to swim normally was so inspirational, the movie A Dolphin’s Tale was made. She’s become a star and an inspiration to those who may feel that life has just too many challenges.
I’ve seen her affect on others. They are inspired after visiting, self pity gone. They come from the world-over to be inspired and they usually are.
I’m home now.
I park my car, walk into the house and I’m greeted by our office cat Q, who we brought home and she now lives with us here. 
We named her Kewpie Doll when we got her because she was the runt, a tiny black and white tuxedo kitty. She’s now know as Q, and the name suits her.
Kewpie was born with a system deficiency and has severe allergies that are controlled with special diet, vitamins and medication. We have to do a lot to keep Q symptom free, and sometimes even with all we do, we just can’t, and she suffers. She gets the equivalent of kitty hives – and they are rough on her. Her quality of life fluctuates wildly depending on her symptoms and I sometimes am concerned that the bad days outweigh the good……another big THING that gets to me.
She’s having it rough at the moment.
But then I look at Q as she races up to greet me, purring and joyous I’m back. I look at her and I’m inspired. Inspired by her will to live, to find pleasure in my company and her determination that she will coax me into a better mood whenever I’m around her.
She’s good at her job.
I smile, scoop her up and settle back in my chair, kick my shoes off, close my eyes, relax while I stroke Q, our small bundle of inspiration and think of just how I’m going to make tomorrow a truly wonderful day.
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