BFTB NETWoof News December 18, 2017

Bentley Basset Hound: “Hello and welcome to BFTB NETWoof News for the week of December 18, 2017. We have fetched more feel-good reports to help put a ho-ho-ho in your day. What’s our top story, Pierre?”

Cat/Dog photo credit Creative Commons By NC-ND

Pierre Westie: “This is a great report on how your life can change in ways you never expect. A Missouri barn cat has become a V.I. C. (Very Important Cat) at the Support Dogs, Inc where they train dogs to assist people with hearing or mobility issues. This black and white feline goes by the name D-O-G and is not afraid to run with the big dogs. His job is to teach the future service dogs not to react to a cat. Rumor has it that he is purr-fect for the job.”

Bentley: “The canine flu has been around for about 16 years but the 2015 outbreak in Chicago has brought new concern to pet parents across the country. There are two major strains of influenza that can make a dog sick. In the past, that meant two shots but you can now get a single dose to prevent both types. During this season of travel and boarding pets, we suggest asking your vet if your dog needs to be protected.”

Santa Barbara Zoo logo credit to Creative Commons

Pierre: “We have been watching with heavy hearts as the fires in California burn out of control. The Santa Barbara Zoo has evacuated some of their animals as a precaution. Their birds and smaller animals have been moved to crates and kennels in case they need to be evacuated. They have already relocated the California condors, Ruppell’s griffon vultures and a visiting reindeer. We hope the skies and winds help the firefighters and others as they battle this monster blaze.”

Reindeer photo credit Wikipedia

Bentley: “We sure do and speaking of reindeer, did you know that Santa’s reindeer were all female? It’s true, male reindeer lose their antler’s in November or the first of December. That means the eight-tiny reindeer pulling Santa on Christmas Eve are all girls!”

Paisley the Weather Lab: “Yay for girl power! Hey y’all, how is everyone this week? I have a great forecast for most of the U. S. and it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

   The Pacific Northwest will get some rain and fog but as we look across our northern states, we see a good bit of cold weather and snow. Traveling down the east coast, it will be nice with mild temperatures. Down south, we can expect sunny skies with a chance of precipitation. Some of it could be snow! Our friends on the west coast will still have to contend with those high winds. As for the center of the country, the Plains can also expect a mixture of snow and rain. Everyone else will have mostly sunny days to get that last-minute shopping done. On Christmas Eve, the weather looks great for Santa Paws.

   Always check with your local weather for updates or warnings. 

Bentley: “We appreciate you stopping by for BFTB News. We have a few last-minute gift ideas and stocking stuffers to share with you this week. On Friday, we will be joining Blogville for a Christmas Tradition blog hop along with our Pet Parade. That is also the last day to get your pics in for the Blogville New Year’s Eve party! 

   Have a wonderful week and try not to let the stress of the holidays get the best of you. Remember to grab yourself some merry!”

News Sources:

Cat Trains Dogs 

Dog Flu Vaccine 

Santa Barbara Zoo Evacuates 

Santa’s Reindeer 

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