WHAT PETS WRITE IN THEIR DIARIES

I think this is so darned cute I just had to share it! Many of you have probably seen this but it's worth reading again and even better if it's your first time!

Excerpts from a Dog's Diary...

8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!

9:00 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!

9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!

10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!

12:00 am - Lunch! My favorite thing!

1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!

3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!

5:00 pm - Milk Bones! My favorite thing!

7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!

8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!

11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

Excerpts from a Cat's Diary...

Day 983 of my captivity...

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.

Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet*.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am. Bastards.

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return.. He is obviously retarded.

The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now...

*I honestly thought barfing was for gastric regulation!!??

A GREAT WAY TO KEEP SQUIRRELS OUT OF YOUR BIRD FEEDERS

Perhaps like me, you love birds and you love squirrels but...
you don't appreciate how the furry-tailed critters chase away your feathered friends and pilfer their food. You also may not like the unattractive cones, wires or other unsightly contraptions that are typically used to keep the backyard acrobats at bay.

Well, I stumbled across what I think is the perfect solution. There is a product out called Cole's Hot Meats birdseed. It is made of nutritious sunflower meats treated with a Cajun-inspired coating. When a squirrels take a bite, they get a mouthful of hot pepper! It doesn't harm the squirrels, but it makes them want to stay far away from your feeder. It basically has the same effect that spritzing hot sauce on houseplants does when you want to keep your dogs and cats from chewing on them.

Birds can't taste the heat at all - they enjoy the birdseed without noticing the hot-pepper coating. However, it will only take one sample to send squirrels off looking for a better-tasting buffet!

Click HERE for more information on Cole's Hot Meats.

My thanks to the National Home Gardening Club for sharing this helpful & humane tip.

The HUMANE SOCIETY Needs Your Help

I just renewed my membership with The Humane Society of the United States as I try to do every year. My ultimate goal is to be able to donate a percentage of my Dezign Zoo Animal Emporium sales to HSUS but, until that is possible, I can only try to encourage my customers to help out when they can.

Especially in these hard times, even the smallest of donations helps many animals in many ways. Click HERE to visit the HSUS website for more information about what they do and how you can help.