Good Friday

Hello all! Sorry I have been away from the blog scene for a few weeks...just my over all laziness I suppose! So here we are during holy week, Good Friday and on the eve of Passover and the weather has finally turn spring like!There are actually some crocuses popping up in the front lawn and Nala is liking sunning herself out on the deck again! Yes there is reprieve from the long cold winter and a shedding of our heavy jackets give way to hopes of wearing t shirts and Capri pants once again! 

As I was out shopping for Easter goodies I found myself at the old reliable dollar store. As I stood online at the cash register a woman in front of me had a raw hide bone as one of her purchases. I was tempted to say to her that raw hide is not good for dogs and especially ones that you find in dollar stores which most likely come from China. But I bite my tongue and held back from saying anything which was probably the wisest thing to do since she looked like she could probably take me down in 2 rounds! I know there is the pro and con people when it comes to raw hide but I feel it's best to stay away from them since they have been know to cause intestinal blockages and lesser quality raw hides are treated with too many chemicals. I came across an interesting piece on the down side to raw hide treat chews in a blog called "The Bark.com". The reader comments are just as interesting and it gives you information to make up your own mind on the debate.

http://thebark.com/content/dangers-rawhide-dog-chew-toys

Enjoy the holidays ahead along with the good weather (finally!) 

Love, peace and best wishes!

Linda and Nala 

Happy St Patrick's Day or Too Much Tuesday

As you can see after eating some parsley potatoes and going to Petsmart Nala had a full day and is fast asleep! Hope everyone had a happy St. Patrick's day!

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Good night all........

Freezing Friday

So we weathered another snow storm in the metro NY-NJ area that left us with about 8 inches of the white stuff! Today is sunny but freezing outside with temps around 17 F. Spring is just weeks away so I will keep that in mind as I clean the snow off my car and slip on the ice in my drive way!

Apparently this latest precipitation does not get Nala discouraged! New snow to play in and a clean canvas to pee on!

I found an article on someone who was inspired by the cold weather and how to keep her dogs ears warm in the freezing temps. It resulted in very innovative and chic head wear for your bullie!

http://www.boston.com/business/2015/03/04/kickstarter-campaign-for-dog-hats-saves-canine-ears-from-the-cold/qQG2MZ2OpT8O7yZ6Ym9syL/story.html



Remember to turn your clocks forward this Saturday night and change your batteries in your smoke alarms!

Think spring!

Snow ...Let it Go!

Hello folks...it's another snowy day here in Jersey! Arghh! Well spring is a mere 20 days off and temperatures are suppose to moderate so winter is on the run! (Sure!)Though I must say Nala is enjoying the snow! She loves to run and dive into it and end up wiggling on her back, legs going every which way in a most unladylike fashion!

Word came out the other day concerning the dog food Beneful made by Purina. Supposedly dogs that were getting ill or dying had a common link as far as consuming this dog food and a class action law suit was filed against Purina. It's been disclosed that Beneful contains propylene gylcol a chemical used to maintain moisture in food but you may be familiar with it as a component in anti-freeze! 

Evidently the FDA is okay with limited amounts of this stuff in dog and human food alike though some vets are not that alarmed by this commonly used additive. I noticed today while shopping in CVS that a mouthwash I picked up had PG in it!! ( Gargling with anti-freeze!? ) I would refrain from feeding my dog any food containing this chemical just to be safe.Read the labels carefully on what you buy and make an educated choice. Just saying folks!

Check out the links below if you want to read more on this subject.

http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/red-flag-ingredients/propylene-glycol-dog-food-aid-or-automotive-anti-freeze/

http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/is-purina-beneful-harmful-to-your-dogs-health-local-vets-weigh-in/31505498

Turning Four Tuesday

Our Nala girl turns 4 years old today! That means we have had her for 2 years now! Time flies doesn't it?! Other than getting a couple of extra treats today and her usual uber loving...nothing special in terms of celebration. I have been stuck home for a week with a wicked cold and today was my first day back at work. Quite honestly I still don't feel 100 percent yet so I guess by the weekend I will get myself out there and buy a special present(s) for Nala!

This evening is the last night for catching the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Tonight events are the Junior Showmanship, sporting, working, terrier groups and BEST IN SHOW. You can watch it on USA network or stream it if you are on the west coast.

Though a bulldog did not win the non-sporting group as I hoped, a stylish standard poodle named Dawin Hearts on Fire took the prize. You can always watch the video for the best in breed for the bullies at:

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/breedresults.php?year=2015&breed=bullt

Meanwhile hope all of you are making it through this cold snowy winter! Hang in there spring is only 30 days away!

"I tell everyone I am 3 years old so don't blab my real age!"

Thoughts for Thursday

Unfortunately I have been home sick for the last 4 days with some kind of virus that initially left me speechless then settled into some kind of upper respiratory infection! After getting the flu shot and taking multiple supplements, eating well blah blah I get this! I am sure when I went to the doctors the other week for some routine blood work that I picked up someones cooties in the waiting room...which they should call it the "catch a cootie room"!


Nala is the only one truly benefiting from my illness since she has me all to herself! What a shock it will be when I go back to work!

Pictures below are of Nala and her newest companion. I know she wants a baby brother but this isn't what she had in mind. You can tell by the lack of excitement on her face that she is not digging this fake brother dog!

Snow Bound Tuesday

One of my most difficult issues with traveling is leaving Nala behind. Though she is in good hands at home with Grand-paw, it's not the same for her as when we are there with her. I imagine that she is lonely for us and whimpers all day! They may not be the case at all but I know when we return it is a joyous reunion!

We went on a ski trip with our ski club to Engleberg Switzerland which is a sleepy little ski village nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps. It was beautiful scenery and the skiing was great but I couldn't help but think of her every day and feel a pang of guilt leaving her for a whole week. Well we both survived, I with no skiing mishap and Nala was no worst for the wear without her Mom and Pop!

Today is an official snow day. The northeast of the US was bracing for a blizzard which turned into an average snow storm for most of us. With several inches of snow over night and still some light snow this morning we can gleefully watch it from the window! 

No one is more happier than Nala. She loves romping through the snow and the bonus is that we are both home for the day with her!

Remember to wipe your dogs paws off after walking outside in order to remove any salts or other anti-icing chemicals and if they tolerate booties use them. I use a ice melter called "Safe Paws". There are several on the market you can purchase, though a little more expensive they are worth it!

Here is a link to some good cold weather tips from the ASPCA concerning your pets:

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cold-weather-tips

Magnificent views in Switzerland

Magnificent fun for Nala

Dog on a Roomba

Enjoy this holiday video! Nala did!

Happy 2015!

Happy New Year and Peace to All

Love Nala

Merchandise Monday

Count down to Christmas is now a mere 2 days and there is sill so much to do but as I was in Marshall's today shopping for gifts I could not resist and bought this lovable shiny bulldog to take home for my very own!

He now has a prominent place on my mantle among all the holiday festive decor! For only $7.99 it was the best thing I bought this shopping season so far!


Good luck in finishing up whatever you have left to do! 

Merchandise Monday

With less than 10 days to Christmas and a mere day left until Hanuka the pressure is on to finish one's gift shopping! I have here a board game that's sure to win the hearts of anyone who loves bulldogs and a challenging game of Monopoly. It's Bulldog-opoly!

Providing hours of great family fun it can be purchased through Amazon for a mere $25.00!







Last night we took our yearly trip to visit the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center.  It was it's usual majestic awesomeness! A lot of folks from all over the world come to see it every year and it's quite the site! It's still a great treat for me no matter how many times we have done it, and it makes the holiday season complete!

Nala has been extra specially good lately! I guess she wants her Christmas presents in a big way!

Here's hoping your shopping is going well and you find time to enjoy the upcoming holidays with family and friends!

Merchandise Monday

I am just typing away as Nala is barking up a storm here in the kitchen. What she has to say is not really clear since I am not too fluent in bulldog! It's starting to get a bit annoying but I guess negative attention is as good as any!

I was looking for a pair of bulldog socks and I found them on Amazon and the same ones on BA Barker.com.  They look pretty snazzy and I would think any bulldog aficionado would be proud to wear them at only $10.99!

 The next item I have tonight is an exclusive and may be the fashion statement of the year! It's an ador-a-bull tote bag featuring you know who!

Who wouldn't want to carry books and things in this versatile tote bearing the face of such a beauty! This one is going to make a Christmas gift for someone special!


Well I better continue my online Christmas shopping since there is only 16 days, 3 hours, 35 minutes and 23 seconds..22 seconds...21 well you know!

Cyber Monday Merchandise

As cyber Monday comes to a close I must confess that I have not bought a thing...as of yet! The night is still young and the keyboard beckons for me to troll the internet for some deals, though I feel the deals will be there tomorrow and the next day after that.

I did stumble upon a Christmas bulldog item for all good bullies to hang by the chimney with care...it's a bulldog Christmas stocking. It  has a cutie of a bulldog pictured on it and you can get it personalized with your dog's name ....provided your dog's name doesn't have more than 7 letters! Here's the link...

http://www.babarker.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=STKBullE-Bells&Store_Code=B

Now I must go back to my shopping...what to get for Auntie Martha who thinks it's still 1983...and what about cousin Gino in the penitentiary , what goes well with prison garb? Hmmm why can't everyone be as easy as Nala to shop for!

"Yeah what's the matter people...don't you like bullies sticks...I could chew on this all day!"

Happy shopping all!