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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
On the Prowl Cat Cartoons by Rupert Fawcett
Monday, May 30, 2022
Remembering our Veteran Heroes - Memorial Day 2022
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(C) 2022, from The Dog's Paw! |
Woofs! In a world full of barks and hisses and not nearly enough gratitude, Samson, Abby, and me are remembering and honoring the sacrifices made by our US Armed Forces Veterans. We thank them and their families for their sacrifices and the men and women currently enlisted who fought for our many freedoms.
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Saturday, May 28, 2022
National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
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(C) 2022, from the Dog's Paw! |
Woofs! Barkingly, May has been designated as the "National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month! It was designated to remind humans of the dangers of spending hours upon hours outside in the sunshine, especially mid-day, without any sunscreen protection.
Our human, Dad, loves to be outdoors this time of year. He loves doing his yard work, going for walks or hikes, and washing the car, anything to get him outside, wearing just a pair of shorts taking in all the sun rays he can! WOOFS! Now, that's a sight, er, uh, bark.
He tends to get a dark tan unless he stays outside too long at one time, especially at the beginning of the season, then he gets a sunburn. Instead of risking sunburn, he'll have Mom spray some sunscreen. He regularly uses the highest-rated sunscreen he can find, especially at the beginning of the season to protect himself.
Barkingly, not only does Dad use sunscreen to protect himself, he'll see a dermatologist regularly for a skin exam. Doing this allows a professional to notice and track any spots on the skin which could lead to skin cancer. If caught early, many skin cancers can be prevented from spreading. Also, as Mom points out, "it's better to have a third set of eyes looking for the spots since it's easy for spouses who see each other every day to possibly miss something."
Dad prefers to get his suntan naturally, not by using tanning beds. As it turns out, humans who use these devices, especially if they start at a young age, increase their risk of getting melanoma by 75%. Paws, UV radiation can lead to premature skin aging, wrinkles, loose skin, brown spots as well as skin cancer. Barks.
Barks, woofingly, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. Paws, when treated early, it's pawssibly curable. Melanomas are less prevalent but are the most dangerous as they are likely to spread to other body areas.
Barkingly, discuss whether your doctor about limiting or avoiding exposure to sunlight. Every human is different and we can't paw about what we think is best for everyone. Pawingly, completely staying out of the sun isn't exactly healthy either. Woofs, as far as Dad goes, if he had to stay inside all the time never going outside to enjoy the sunlight, he would drive Mom, me, Noah, and Samson so crazy it may not be good - for him. WOOFS!Paws, skin cancer can affect humans of all skin tones, including darker complexions. Barks.
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Thursday, May 26, 2022
Half-Full Comics by Maria Scrivan

Barks and paws, we thank Maria Scrivan for sharing her pawsome artistic talents with us! Please visit her work at GoComics.com.
Monday, May 23, 2022
World Turtle Day!
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"World Turtle Day - Sea Turtle" Photo by Kevin C. Charpentier from Pexels |
WOOF! Barks! Since our human loves turtles, especially sea turtles, well actually pawbably all turtles, we couldn't let World Turtle Day go by without bringing it to your attention. Barkingly, today was designated and celebrated as "World Turtle Day" to increase awareness and ensure their protection.
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Friday, May 20, 2022
Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, Cat Adoption Returns Friday, June 10, 2022!
"Meows!"
"Arf?!"
"Happy Friday, our pawsitively pawsome friends!"
"Meows, ever have one of the weeks or several weeks when everything in the entire universe comes up at once? We are having one of those few weeks. Pawlease forgive us as we have to wait until Friday, June 10, to write about our furry friends needing "Forever Homes!" with humans to love who will love them back!"
"Barkingly, pawlease don't worry about us, it's all good. Just very, unusually, busy!"
Monday, May 16, 2022
Off the Leash Dog Cartoons by Rupert Fawcett
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© 2022, Rupert Fawcett, Off The Leash Used by Permission |
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Friday, May 13, 2022
Friday's Friend! Cat Adoption, The Humane Society of Northern Virginia
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Photo: The Humane Society of Northern Virginia Creative: from The Dog's Paw! |
Happy Friday! My pawsome friend "Miss Sherry" from the Humane Society of Northern Virginia brought by two cats who are looking for their "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love them too!
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Photo: The Humane Society of Northern Virginia Creative: from The Dog's Paw! |
Meows, it took a few minutes for them to feel at home at the Humane Society of Northern Virginia center. Paws, after they have been showing their affectionate sides.
Pawingly, Kona and Storm love being petted and will let you know when their done with your attention, meowingly, they'll let you handle them as long as you like.
These two are around 3-years-old and are ready to find their own home. They are bonded buddies and will need to be adopted together.
To learn about adopting, meeting, applying to adopt, or donating to support Kona and Storm, pawlease visit the Humane Society of Northern Virginia.Pawlease note: "Friday's Friends!" dogs and cats profiles are based on experience by volunteers at the rescue.
Friday's Friend! Cat Adoption, Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART)
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Photo: Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) Creative: from The Dog's Paw! |
Meows, this week I have taken the computer from Noah and Abby to write about my cat friends who need adoption. My friend "Miss Kim" from Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) brought by Bowsen who is looking for his "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love him too!
Bowsen is around 1-year-old, is not declawed, is friendly with other cats but not with dogs. Meows, his history with mini-humans is unknown.Meowingly, Bowsen will make your day brighter! He loves everyone! He invites you to meet him and witness his pawsitively amazing biscuit-making skills.
Would you like someone to tell about your day? Bowsen will be there to listen and offer pawlenty of purrs and meows of encouragement.
Bowsen is an incredibly pawsome prize of a cat.
Do you have questions about Bowsen? Pawlease contact Kim.
To learn about adopting a cat from HART, pawlease visit their Adoption Guide.
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Friday's Friend! Cat Adoption, PetConnect Rescue!
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Photo: PetConnect Rescue Creative: from The Dog's Paw! |
MEOWS! Meows! What a busy week! I know my humans are glad it's Friday and almost the weekend.
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Photo: PetConnect Rescue Creative: from The Dog's Paw! |
They took a part-time job just for their interest in it and have been very busy getting used to everything they do. The purringly grand thing is that they enjoy it very much, so it doesn't seem like they will work at all. Pawsonally, I don't work. I enjoy purring around the house all day, being the greatest cat ever and being a constant meowster.
Are you looking to adopt a cat? I have been friends with pawsomely grand "Cat Lady" and her volunteers from PetConnect Rescue for several years now. She has brought by two beautiful cats for you to consider adopting.
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Photo: PetConnect Rescue Creative: from The Dog's Paw! |
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Photo: PetConnect Rescue Creative: from The Dog's Paw! |
Pawlease note: "Friday's Friends!" dogs and cats profiles are based on experience by volunteers at the rescue.
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Happy Mother's Day!
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(C) 2022, from The Dog's Paw! |
A barkingly, meowsingly, grand Mother's Day wish to all mothers whether you are a mother of your own mini-humans, a step-mother to mini-humans, a foster mother to mini-humans, an adoptive mother to mini-humans, a mother to puppies, a mother to kitties or a mother to one of pawlenty of God's pawsome creature on our planet!
We are very thankful for our birth mothers who brought us into this world! Without her, where would we be? Nowhere. For going through the exhausting time of pregnancy followed by giving birth, we are thankful! We love you Mom!
BARKS! MEOWS! Woofs! We are pawsitively mostest barkingly meowingly thankful for our human mother! She was primarily responsible for all three of us getting adopted! So we love her incredibly muchs!
We hope your Mother's Day is a blessed one.
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Friday, May 6, 2022
Friday's Friend! Cat Adoption, Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART)!
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Purrs, my friends from the Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) brought by a beautiful 11-year-old male Himalayan cat named Buddy who is looking for his "Forever Home!' with humans to love who will love him too!
Buddy is a grand guy who is not declawed, nor is his experience with dogs, cats, or mini-humans known. Unfortunately, he came to HART because his human passed away. Meows, while family members have taken him in, they feel he will be happier in a quiet home where he can be someone's one-and-only-pet-that-is!
Hissings, Buddy is understandably a bit confused and frightened these days because of all the sudden changes in his life. Meows, he needs a cat-savvy human who can help him adjust to a new home! Purrs.
If you have questions about Buddy, pawlease contact Kim!
To learn about adopting a cat from HART, pawlease visit their Adoption Guide.
If you would like to meet Buddy, or pawssibly adopt him, pawlease complete the HART Cat Adoption Application.
PURRS! Do you pawsitively love cats but aren't able to adopt? Pawlease consider supporting Buddy financially. Donations will assist with his care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other cats at Homeless Animals Rescue Team. Interested, pawlease donate HERE! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service.

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Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART)
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Woofs! Happy Friday! My friends from Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) brought by a fine fellow who is looking for his "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love him too. His name is Buzz Lightyear!
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Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, The Humane Society of Northern Virginia
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Woofs! Happy Friday! My friend "Miss Sherry" from the Humane Society of Northern Virginia brought a sweet, loving, and happy senior girl named Maddie for you to meet and consider adopting.
Maddie is tipping the scales a little too much so she needs a good diet and exercise routine to help her regain her dahling-girlish figure! Recent blood work shows within the normal ranges but she does have a bit of a skin rash. A new diet and medication should clear it up fairly quickly. These are minor issues so it shouldn't prevent her from finding a special humans to love!
WOOFS! The impawfection in pets is often what makes them so pawfect in their human's eyes!
Barkingly, Maddie is 100% ready for adoption. She is house-trained and good with other dogs!
Maddie is looking for that special human(s) to welcome her to their home!
To learn about adopting a dog from the Humane Society of Northern Virginia, to meet Maddie, and pawssibly adopt her, pawlease visit the Humane Society of Northern Virginia, call (571) 408-0381, or email a3p.petlovers@gmail.com.
Woofs, barkingly, are you unable to adopt? Pawlease consider supporting Maddie financially? Donations will assist with her care. Any extra funds after her adoption will be used to assist other dogs at the Humane Society of Northern Virginia. Interested? Pawlease donate HERE! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Happy Birthday Dad!
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(C) 2022, from The Dog's Paw! |
"WOOFS!"
"MEOWS!"
"Arfs!"
"Happy Birthday Dad! It's hard to believe that you are 413-years-old today!"
"Yeah, barks, Dad, you don't look a day over 21,535-days-old! Or pawssibly 708-months-old!"
"Meows! Oh, I think he does! He's been pushing this old thing for quite a few years now. Hee Hee Hee!"
"Woof, I'm thankful for Dad and all his born days! He may be old but he can be quite a bit of fun. I've had quite a bit of fun making him go for very long walks, long car rides with the windows down, shirts and fur off and radio pawlaying loud, helping him with his health issues, and going for hikes in the woods- just to name a few of my favorite activities, you know. And, of course, I am very thankful for the love and care he has given me. Without him adopting me, I don't know where I would be."
"Meows, that's what I love too. He's not very fond of cats but he's allowed me to live in his home, share his bed, or better yet I share my bed with him now, and we love pawlaying wand toy! I was afraid of him when I first got adopted but, thank God, he was patient with me and now we are bestest buddies."
"Arf! I'm new to the family but I have already had so much fun with him. I had so much fun teaching him to walk on gravel roads and up and down these steep hills and trying to push him to let me go exploring when I want- but he doesn't like that yet. I think he's afraid I will get hurt which means that he loves me and wants me around too."
"Happy Birthday Dad! We LOVE YOU and look forward to many more days, months, and years ahead!
"Wow! He'll really be old!"
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