Dogs and Cat toys

I've always considered myself very lucky when it comes to my dog. Mind you, he is a bit simple minded, and can't do much more than sit...but he's never chewed any shoes or furniture. Even when we first got him, he was soooo easy to train. I think we had one little accident on the floor, amybe 2, but no more.

A few month agao I bought a really cool homemade cat toy from the flea market. It was a 2 foot long wooden stick with a 6 foot long, one inch thick pink strip on flannel on the end. You wave the stick and the cats go crazy...great toy.

It was a great toy until the dog ate it. Almost all of the 6 feet of flannel. He left about 4 inches, making the toy unusable. And the dog did vomit the flannel.

But it could've been much worse. I think we came out very lucky. I now make sure all cat toys are put out of the dogs reach. For a good dog that doesn't chew on anything, I've never had a problem before this, but I will do my best to make sure it doesn't happen again!

Travelling with pets

We are getting ready to travel across Canada with the animals! Well from Nova Scotia to Manitoba, in a mini van!! It should be quite an adventure. I've been taking the cats in the car for small trips trying to get them used to it.


When we have an open house (usually every sunday) we bring the dog and Sparky with us. The dog barks non-stop at anyone he doesn't know and Sparky will bite and possible scratch anyone who touches her. I did make up a nice big sign explaining not to touch the small grey cay, but I haven't had to use it yet. She is just so cute I know at least one person will try to pat her.