Mardi
Gras season is in full swing and if you are looking for a quick and easy costume
for your pet, this is it! A tulle collar looks great and wearing it didn’t
bother Pierre at all.
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Tips on Being a Responsible Pet Owner
February
is Responsible Pet Owners month. Before the month becomes a distant memory, let
me share some of my favorite tips for being a responsible pet owner.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
What is a Snood?
One
of the questions I am often asked after posting a photo of Bentley eating is, "What is on his head?".
It
is a tube-like covering that keeps his ears from getting in his food. It is
called a snood and for long-eared
dogs, it is a miracle.
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Snoods
Monday, February 25, 2019
BFTB NETWoof News February 25, 2019
Bentley Basset Hound:
“Hello
and welcome to BFTB NETWoof News for the week of February 25, 2019. There are
some great stories so let’s throw it over to Pierre for our top story.”
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Pierre Westie: “Thanks, Bentley. We
are starting out this newscast with a report about a truly remarkable woman. Her
name is Maisie Green and she is 89-years-young. Dogs Trust rehoming in
Basildon, England has recognized her for knitting and donating around 450 blankets
and sweaters for their shelter dogs. It takes her three days to knit a blanket,
but she can whip up a doggie sweater in one day! What a wonderful way to turn a
hobby into a gift for others.”
Friday, February 22, 2019
How to Feed Your Dog a Raw Diet When You are Super Busy
Many
pet parents are interested in feeding raw but the thought of adding extra work
to their already full schedule scares them away. Believe me, I understand. Your
day is already full of being an adult and all that is involved in doing
grown-up stuff. How in the world can you prepare a healthy raw meal for your
dog when you are usually microwaving a frozen meal for yourself?
Well,
fret no more and begin feeding your best friend an amazing freeze-dried raw
complete diet.
• Freeze-dried fresh
high-quality meat is first ingredient (chicken or beef)
• Fresh vegetables
& fruits
• Contains NO
chemicals, preservatives, additives, fillers, dyes, synthetic ingredients, or
by-products
• Made in the USA
without salt, sugar, soy or wheat
Labels:
Dr. Harvey's
,
Oracle
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Love Your Pet Day 2019
Happy
Love Your Pet Day!
Bentley: “Wait a minute! Don’t
you love us every day of the year?”
Pierre: “Shhh, this could mean
treats, toys, and belly rubs all day! You know they can’t resist celebrating a
howliday with us.”
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Am I Being Manipulated by My Dogs?
When
I am looking at stories for the Bayou Boys to report on BFTB NETWoof News, it
always amazes me how many studies are done to prove what pet parents already
know. Dogs and cats are super smart and can be very manipulative.
Here
are some of the ways I am manipulated.
Every. Single. Day.
Every. Single. Day.
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This is the exact look I wake up to every morning. |
• Wake
Up ~
Bentley wakes me up around 6:00 each morning so he can go outside. He noses the
cover back and gives me a kiss. It is so incredibly sweet. Then, he begins
scratching the sheet until I get up. Of course, Pierre gets up and joins us
because they get a treat when we come back inside. We usually sleep another
hour or so before he is ready for breakfast. There is no snooze button on a
Basset.
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humor
Monday, February 18, 2019
BFTB NETWoof News February 18, 2019
Bentley Basset Hound:
“Hello
and welcome to this week’s BFTB NETWoof news and weather. We hope you are ready
for some good animal stories because we have fetched some doozies! Let’s check
with Pierre for our top story.”
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Pierre Westie: “You know everyone
loves a wedding and the SPCA Tampa Bay in Largo, Florida turned that love
into a furbulous fundraiser! They recently hosted wedding-like ceremonies for
animals to help raise much-needed funds.
The
ceremonies ranged from $30 to $100 and included their special timeslot, a
checklist, a digital save-the-date card, a wedding toast, and marriage license.
All the new couples were entered in a chance to win a honeymoon package too!
From what we understand, none of the participants got cold paws and the
weddings were lovely.”
Friday, February 15, 2019
Barking About Hallmark's American Rescue Dog Show
Something
happened over the Christmas holidays that I haven’t really talked about, but I
am here to set the record straight. I was surfing through the tv channels when
I stopped on the Hallmark channel. It was a romantic Christmas movie and just
like that, I became addicted to Hallmark movies! If you love romance and happily
ever afters, tune to the Hallmark channel and enjoy the sweet love stories. Most
of them only last 90 minutes so they don’t take up your entire evening.
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Choose Sweet Potate'r Chews from Dr. Harvey's
Happy
Valentine’s Day! Since the Bayou Boys aren’t impressed with flowers and they
can’t have chocolate, their gift was a no-brainer.
When
it comes to treats, it doesn’t get any simpler or tastier than Sweet Potate’r
Chews. That’s because it is made with one ingredient, dehydrated sweet
potatoes!
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Exploring the Neighborhood
Yesterday we showed
you how the Bayou Boys enjoy their Backyard Shenanigans. Today, we are going to show you
where we go for our walks.
The sidewalks on our
main streets are beautifully maintained and the gardens are overflowing with
flowers.
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Texas
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Backyard Shenanigans
Do you ever wonder
what the Bayou Boys do when they are running around in the yard? Well, this is
basically how they spend their time. Of course, when the Texas sun is shining,
they love to lay in the grass and absorb some rays.
Bentley is listening
for someone to move so he can bark and let them know these premises are
protected by a Basset Hound.
Monday, February 11, 2019
BFTB NETWoof News February 11, 2019
Bentley Basset Hound:
“Hello
and welcome to this week’s BFTB NETWoof News. We have some great stories for
you so let’s throw it over to my co-anchor Pierre for the top story.”
Pierre Westie: “For Valentine’s Day week, we have some stories about love and rescues starting with a dog that was labeled ‘Britain’s Loneliest Dog’ after spending over five years in a rescue shelter.
Freya is a six-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix that is described as a sweet and friendly bundle of joy and affection. The shelter’s deputy kennel manager voiced her concern after over 18,000 visitors and not a single adoption offer for Freya. They weren’t sure if her diagnosis of Epilepsy was a deterrent or not, but she is such a great dog that it seemed so unfair for her to spend years waiting.
Pierre Westie: “For Valentine’s Day week, we have some stories about love and rescues starting with a dog that was labeled ‘Britain’s Loneliest Dog’ after spending over five years in a rescue shelter.
Freya is a six-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix that is described as a sweet and friendly bundle of joy and affection. The shelter’s deputy kennel manager voiced her concern after over 18,000 visitors and not a single adoption offer for Freya. They weren’t sure if her diagnosis of Epilepsy was a deterrent or not, but she is such a great dog that it seemed so unfair for her to spend years waiting.
Friday, February 8, 2019
Memories in Black & White Day #2
Welcome to Friday and
the weekend! We are continuing a look back through some of our favorite black
& white photos of the Bayou Boys.
Enjoy Day #2
Bentley can look so serious sometimes that I have to wonder what he is thinking. My bet is that it has something to do with food or world peace.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Memories in Black & White Day #1
I
was looking through some photos and realized it had been a long time since we posted
any black and white photos. As we looked through the endless pictures trying to
select a few, I realized that there were many favorites. We decided that we
could make two days of black and white fun!
Enjoy
Day #1
This nose knows…
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
February's Love Letter
Dear Mom,
Can you believe it is already February? I was perusing our calendar and noticed we will be celebrating a number of human holidays. In addition to Make a Friend Day, there’s Groundhog Day, Fat Tuesday, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day. You’ll notice that those are all one day celebrations and really have nothing to do with pets. Not to say that we don’t appreciate a little something-something on February 14th. Just sayin’…
Can you believe it is already February? I was perusing our calendar and noticed we will be celebrating a number of human holidays. In addition to Make a Friend Day, there’s Groundhog Day, Fat Tuesday, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day. You’ll notice that those are all one day celebrations and really have nothing to do with pets. Not to say that we don’t appreciate a little something-something on February 14th. Just sayin’…
Pierre and I set about
trying to dig up some special howlidays for pets and guess what we discovered?
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Help! My Dog Has Diarrhea
Today I want to discuss something that nobody wants to talk about,
but everyone has to deal with it. I’m referring DIARRHEA. No matter how careful that you are with your dog and
their digestive system, it is going to happen. Loose, liquid or frequent stools
are not uncommon in dogs of all ages. There are a multitude of reasons and can
be as simple as a change in their diets.
No matter what the cause
might be, there is one question on every pet parent’s lips; “How do I make it
stop?” In the past, you might have tried an emergency diet of boiled chicken
and rice with some canned pumpkin mixed in for good measure. Then, it is a wait
and see situation. In the meantime, your dog feels yucky and there is good
chance that your carpet is going to need steam cleaned.
Monday, February 4, 2019
BFTB NETWoof News February 4, 2019
Bentley Basset Hound: “Hello and welcome to our first BFTB NETWoof News for February. This is the month of love and there is nothing we love more than sharing the good news with our readers. What’s our top story, Pierre?”
Pierre Westie: “We are excited to report that after more than 100 years without a single baby tortoise sighting on the Galapagos island of Pinzón, a group of tiny, shelled babies have been found.
Friday, February 1, 2019
Just Joking!
The Bayou Boys are
still working on their stand-up routine. We hope you enjoy these jokes and don’t
worry, we’ll let you know before their Vegas debut!
Labels:
humor
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