Back-to-School: Pray for Our Students

"Back-To-School!"
(C) 2022, from The Dog's Paw!

"WOOFS! Meows! Barks!"

"I saw a school bus driving up the road the other afternoon, Noah!" 

"Barkingly, I know Abby! I saw it too. It's hard to believe that summer is almost over!" 

"Meows! Be careful saying that around Dad, Noah and Abby! He loves the summer and gets depressed when it comes to an end. Noah knows about this since he's been around Dad the longest but you haven't Abby... it's not pretty when the season ends and Dad has to stay inside more. I've often thought about wintering in the Caribbean and leaving him here! MEOWS!" 

"Barkingly, either way Samson, humans need to remember that school in some areas has started back and in some areas it will start soon! Woofs!"

"Meows! Either way you two dogs, humans driving to and from work, or even just around town need to be on alert for school buses stopping to pick up or unload mini-humans. Also, pay close attention in school zones for mini-humans running all over the pawlace! Hiss! Careless driving can cause accidents. Since we've had a few months without school buses on the road or mini-humans heading to school it's easy to not pay attention. Pawlease do so!" 

"Arfs, just a refresher since it's been a few months. When the YELLOW lights begin flashing on a school bus, you should begin pawparing to stop your vehicle. You do not have to stop while the bus is still moving. When the red lights are flashing you are required by law to stop your vehicle and not proceed until the lights are turned off. 

"Barkingly, also, we need to remember to pray for our students for a safe, happy, school year and that they will learn a lot! Paws, remember those who will come in contact with the mini-humans like  school bus drivers, cafeteria workers, janitors, administrators, counselors, and teachers... the list could go on and on!" 

We hope you have a pawsome 2022-2023 School Year!

Prayer Pups! by Jeffrey Smith

 

© 2022, Prayer Pups, by Jeff Smith, Used by Written Permission

"'For I know the plans I have

for you,' says the Lord.

'They are plans for good and

not for disaster, to give you a future

and a hope.'” – Jeremiah 29:11

WOOFS! I paw a huge thank you to Prayer Pups for sharing their pawsome artistic talents with us. We enjoy the cartoons created by Jeffrey Smith. 

All content and characters © 2022, Jeffrey Smith. All rights reserved. Used by Permission, Prayer Pups by Jeffrey Smith

WOOF! To learn more about God's Plan for Man, the Good News, pawlease visit Peace With God!

Off the Leash Dog Cartoons by Rupert Fawcett

© 2022, Rupert Fawcett, Off The Leash, Used by Permission

 

"Woofs! Samson, Abby, and I should do that to Dad!" 

"Paws full of thanks to Rupert Fawcett creator of Off The Leash Dog Cartoons for sharing their pawsome artistic talents with us."

"Woofinglys, if you are looking for a special gift for a dog lover, please visit their shop at Off The Leash - Shop! (Note, we are not affiliated with this shop and do not receive compensation or endorsement from Off the Leash.)"

Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, Operation Paws for Homes

Photo: Operation Paws for Homes
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

WOOFS! I should call this "Black Pet Adoption Day" at from The Dog's Paw since Samson shared a black cat looking to be adopted and I am writing about a black dog. Paws, best of all, I'm a beautiful Black Labrador Retriever, so there you go!

Photo: Operation Paws for Homes
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

My friends at Operation Paws for Homes brought by a beautiful 3-year-old Retriever mix who is looking for her "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love her too! Meet Black Fish! 

Black Fish is a pawsomely special girl who needs a patient adopter who will help her to continue learning to trust others. 

Woofs, Black Fish, once she learns to trust you, loves attention and affection. She loves being hear her humans. 

Barkingly, she seems to be a low/medium-energy dog who enjoys relaxing and lounging with her humans but likes to pawlay with her toys, chew on bones, and stuffies- she might try to steal your fuzzy-wuzzy slippers too. Paws, a toy will easily redirect her. 

Woofs, she loves her crate and is puppy-pad trained. She is working on going potty in a secure yard! She wants her own crate in her "Forever Home!" to go to when she needs to decompress! She likes to have her meals there too. 

Barksters, she is slowly learning to walk on a leash but this is a new and scary adventure for her., She can jump at least three feet! Paws, for this reason, she needs a six-foot fenced yard! 

Paws, Black Fish would like to have another doggie friend. She has learned a bit from her confident foster sister and would like to continue doing so! She taught me humans are pretty cool! A confident dog in her "Forever Home!" will be a pawsome benefit. 

Woofs, Black Fish is a pawsome girl. She will just need some time to get acquainted with her new home and family. 

Barkingly, she would love a home in a suburban or rural environment where it's a bit quieter! 

To learn about adopting a dog from Operation Paws for Homes, pawlease visit their Adoption Guide!

Woofs, if you would like to meet Black Fish, or pawssibly adopt her, pawlease complete the Operation Paws for Homes Dog Adoption Application.

Woofinglys, do you pawsitively love dogs but are unable to adopt? Paws, how about supporting Black Fish financially? Donations will assist with their care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other dogs at Operation Paws for Homes. Interested, pawlease donate HERE! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service.

Pawlease note: "Friday's Friends!" dogs and cats profiles are based on experience by volunteers at the dog or cat’s rescue/shelter.

Photo: Operation Paws for Homes
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Friday's Friend! Cat Adoption, Operation Paws for Homes

Photo: Operation Paws for Homes
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

MEOWS!! Cats are the bestest-ever pet humans could ever adopt! We don't require walks or much exercising, some but not as much as dogs, nor do you have to be around ALL the time to take care of us. Of course, truer words were never spoken by anyone but a pawsome cat like myself! Paws, you need to consider adding a pawnderful cat to your home and begin the pawsome journey of having a cat in your home and life. 

Photo: Operation Paws for Homes
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Meowingly, my friends at Operation Paws for Homes brought by a beautiful black cat who is looking for her "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love her too! Pawleased to introduce to you Maui!

Maui is a sweet, young, pawssibly around 1-year-old, cat who has been a pawsomely grand momma to her kittens who have been adopted. Now, she wants to find her own loving home!

Maui will add a lot of cat greatness to your home with lots of purring, headbutts, being a buddy to sit near you and pawlenty of entertainment as she LOVES pawlaying! 

Pawings, In return for all of her greatness of being a pawsome cat to you, she would love some cozy pawlaces to nap, a window to watch the world go by, pawlenty of toys to pawly with, and a human or humans to dote on her all the time! MEOWS! 

Purrs, Maui has been a well-behaved cat in her forster homes. She's not destroyed any furniture or missed the litterbox. She warms quickly to new humans and environments. 

Paws, Maui might be a bit selective in getting along with other cats but she's done well with the dog in a foster home. 

To learn about adopting a cat from Operation Paws for Homes, pawlease visit their Adoption Guide.

If you would like to meet Maui, or pawssibly adopt her, pawlease complete the Operation Paws for Homes Cat Adoption Application. 

Meows, do you love cats but are not able to adopt? How about considering sponsoring Maui? Sponsoring her provides financial resources for food, care, and veterinary needs. Interested? Pawlease visit Sponsor! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the IRS.

Pawlease note: "Friday's Friends!" dogs and cats profiles are based on experience by volunteers at the dog or cat’s rescue/shelter.

Photo: Operation Paws for Homes
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Friday's Friend! Cat Adoption, The Humane Society of Loudoun County

Photo: The Humane Society of Loudoun County
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

MEOWS! Meows! My pawsome friends at the Humane Society of Loudoun County brought by a few cats for you to consider adopting! Purrs! Pawlease meet my new friends Comet and Halley! They are looking for their "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love them too. 

MEOW! This incredibly pawsome mother-daughter duo are like their namesake- beautiful, fuzzy white snowballs with long-streaming tails behind them! A stellar sight which you might not see anything like it again! 

Comet is pawssibly around 3-years-old and has a fluffy white and black coat. She is comfortable in most situations and will easily find a friend in her new home. She is super-friendly and enjoys affection. 

Halley is pawssibly around 2-years-old and is considered a Turkish Van. She is primarily white with color on her crown and tail. Hally wants a home with her momma Comet, pawsingly, or she can go to own home! 

Meows, she can be growly with other animals, but with the right living conditions is a loving girl who likes to get pets from her humans.

Meet my pawsome new friends Reggie and Veronica!

Photo: The Humane Society of Loudoun County
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Meows, Reggie and Veronica are bonded buddies who must be adopted together. You will enjoy their silly antics as they are constantly in motion. 

Meows, pawingly, there was a time when Veronica became very sick. She required special injections to help get her well. Her ever protective brother wouldn't leave her side! He seemed to know she was having a bad day so he'd give her lots of lovin's, grooming, and comfort on those days! 

Purringly, this bonded pair is happy and healthy! They are ready to find a "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love both of them. At nearly a year old, they are pawsitively absolutely inseparable. 

Photo: The Humane Society of Loudoun County
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Meows, Reggie is a handsome gray tabby with white stockings! Purrs, his bestest friend Veronica is a darling dilute calico.

These two darlings, Veronica and Reggie, can teach us a lot about finding new joy in the world. After the challenges they had, they are happy, loving kitties with sunny dispositions.

Meowsly, for the entire month of August, when you adopt two cats or kitties from Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC), you pay one adoption fee! Check out our furry felines here: Available Cats. Purrings, 

To learn about adopting cats from the Humane Society of Loudoun County, pawlease visit their Adoption Guide! 

If you would like to meet, or pawssibly adopt, Comet and Halley or Reggie and Veronica, please complete the Humane Society of Loudoun County Cat Adoption Application. 

Do you love cats but are not able to adopt? How about considering sponsoring Comet and Halley, or Reggie and Veronica or all of them? Sponsoring these cats provides financial resources for their food, care, and Veterinary needs. Interested? Pawlease visit Donate! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the IRS.

Friday's Friend! Cat Adoption, PetConnect Rescue

 

 

 

Photo: PetConnect Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

 

Meows! Happy Friday! I hope you have some pawsome pawlans for the weekend. How about adding a pawsomely grand feline to your family? My friend "Cat Lady" from PetConnect Rescue brought by a purringly grand cat named Kit Kat for your consideration! She is looking for her "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love her too. 

Photo: PetConnect Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Kit Kat is good with other cats and with dogs! She is a sweet girl and likes cuddling! She will be amazingly pawsome with older mini-humans who love her! 

Kit Kat loves her pawlaytime and snuggling with belly rubs. Her energy level is medium to low. She is more on the pawssive side of pawsonality.

Meowings, she is a beautiful tabby with the pawsomest mesmerizing green eyes! 

To learn about adopting a cat with PetConnect Rescue, pawlease visit their Adoption Guide!

If you would like to meet, or pawssibly adopt, Kit Kat, pawlease complete the PetConnect Rescue Cat Adoption Application.

Purrs, are you unable to adopt? Pawlease consider supporting Kit Kat financially. Donations will assist with her care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other cats at PetConnect Rescue. Interested, pawlease donate HERE! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Photo: PetConnect Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, Lab Rescue

Photo: Lab Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOOFS! Happy Friday, my friends! It's been a bit of a busy week for us! We've been working on some digital clean-up, closing one website, and looking to make this one more interesting. What can be more fun than reading a blog written by two dogs and a cat? Best reading ever!

Photo: Lab Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

 

 

This week, my friend "Lab Lady" from Lab Rescue brought by a barkingly handsome fella looking for his "Forever Home!" in a rural or suburban single-family home with no fencing requirement. He wants to be your one-and-only-dog-that-is! Meet Houston!

Houston is a very sensitive fella with a very big heart! Barksly, he can be a bit fearful of humans, dogs, and new situations so he'll need an adopter who will help him navigate the world with confidence. WOOFS! He is looking for that special human who will be believes in him, loves him, and wants to show him how pawsome life can truly be!

Houston has pawlenty of energy and will benefit from lots of exercise! Paws, he has no interest in going to a dog park though! He is learning to pawlay fetch! He knows the "sit" and "stay" commands and the difference between a shoe and a toy!

 

Fortunately, he mostly understands fetch, and has great house manners. He was kept outside of a crate during his stay in foster and didn't touch a single thing when left home alone. He was accident free in his time in foster as well. 

 

Houston has pawsome house manners! He hasn't been crated while staying at his foster's home and has been accident-free! WOOFS! BARKS! 

 

Barks, under his sometimes scared exterior, Houston is a dog that desperately wants to be loved and have a human to call his own! 

 

To learn about adopting a dog from Lab Rescue, pawlease visit their Adoption Guide!  

If you would like to meet Houston, or pawssibly adopt him, pawlease complete the Lab Rescue Dog Adoption Application.

Woof! Bark! Do you love Labrador Retrievers, but, for whatever reason, are not able to adopt? Pawlease consider supporting Houston financially. Donations will assist with his care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other Labrador Retrievers at Lab Rescue. Interested? Pawlease donate HERE! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Photo: Lab Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

 

 

 

 

Friday's Friend! Cat Adoption, Operation Paws for Homes

Photo: Operation Paws for Homes
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Meows! Meowy Friday! I am looking forward to spending my weekend with my pawsome humans! How about you? HISS! You don't have a cat? You need to consider adopting one to make your life complete! Purrs! 

Photo: Operation Paws for Homes
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

My friends from Operation Paws for Homes brought by a sweet little kitten named Posey who is looking for his "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love him too!

Posey just arrived at the rescue so his profile will be updated as they learn more about him. Meows, but it's not too early to apply to adopt him. 

Meows, if you would like to learn about a cat from Operation Paws for Homes pawlease visit their Adoption Guide.

Purringsly, if you would like to meet Posey, or pawssibly adopt him, pawlease complete the Operation Paws for Homes Cat Adoption Application.

Do you pawsitively love cats but are not able to adopt? How about considering sponsoring Posey? Sponsoring Posey provides financial resources for his food, care, and Veterinary needs. Interested? Pawlease visit Sponsor Me! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Photo: Operation Paws for Homes
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, Operation Paws for Homes

Photo: Operation Paws for Homes
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

WOOFS! WOOF! Happy Friday! I paw that you have had a pawsome week and are ready for an even more pawsome weekend!

Photo: Operation Paws for Homes
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

My friends from Operation Paws for Homes brought by a small-size, female, adult Beagle mix who is around 3 years old! Meet Blackwater Falls (Anna).  She is looking for her "Forever Home" with humans to love who will love her too! 

Blackwater Falls is a very sweet, cuddly, and silly girl who keeps her foster family entertained with her goofy antics! 

She has an energy level that require her to require short walks but is mostly a lounger! Barking, unless she's pawlaying with her canine buddies inside the foster's home. Click here and here to see me in foster care!

Blackwater Falls says that her pawfect "Forever Home!" will have humans home with her most of the day, a canine sibling to wrestle and play with; a comfy couch for napping; limited noise from  the outside world (sorry, no apartments or busy neighborhoods, pawlease); no small mini-humans as they scare me, and the humans will not want to take me for walks for to a dog park.

To learn about adopting a dog from Operation Paws for Homes, pawlease visit their Adoption Guide.

Woofs, if you would like to meet Blackwater Falls, or pawssibly adopt her, pawlease complete the Operation Paws for Homes Dog Adoption Application. 

Woofs, do you love dogs but are unable to adopt? Barkingly, how about supporting Blackwater Falls financially? Donations will assist with her care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other dogs at Operation Paws for Homes. Interested? Pawlease donate HERE! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Photo: Operation Paws for Homes
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Photo: Operation Paws for Homes
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Dog Travels: A Trip to the Beach with Noah

"Dog Enjoying the Beach"

Photo by Lenin Estrada:

My human keeps forgetting this most important trait about me- I am dog! I am not human but dog! Of which, I am thankful to paw the least! Since I go so many places with my human these days, since he chats with me while we are walking down a trail or a hike or in the stores and while riding in the car, yes- people look and stare- he sometimes forgets that I am dog, not a silly human. Sometimes preparations need to be made for me to go to all these places with him. Paw to his credit, he gets it right more often than not! A friend’s beach trip discussion reminded him a little more planning than usual goes into these trips. 

 

For one, thank goodness, dogs do not need speedos! We prefer the au naturel look when swimming whether at the beach, lake, backyard pool, or creek by the house- so we won’t embarrass you- and, ourselves for that matter.  

 

Before heading out, be pawsitive the beach is dog-friendly.  While many have dog hours usually before 9 a.m. and after 5 or 6 p.m., be pawsitive to check times. Barkingly, check the rules so you and Fido aren’t disappointed. Leashed? Unleashed? Carry a long leash-just in case!  

 

Can Fido swim? Don’t assume all dogs swim and are not afraid of water!  Some dogs are pawsitively afraid of water so be paws to read up on the nature of your dog’s breed. BARK! While there are exceptions to every rule, it’s good to have an idea of how Fido might react. If Fido seems afraid or scared at the beach, do not force the issue allow the idea to become a possible reality- barks! A dog life vest is a pawsome item to bring! 

 

Just as you use sunblock at the beach, be sure to bring some along for Fido.  Dogs can get sunburned and skin cancer like humans- especially young puppies and dogs with thin coats!  Contact your Veterinarian for their recommendations on dog sunblock products. 

 

When you arrive at the beach, scout the area for dangerous objects like glass, rocks, critters from the ocean, garbage, and coral that could hurt Fido. Items can be hidden by the sand too- so be diligent! 

 

Stay away from choppy or rough waters. The first time I went to a lake, the waves coming in startled me as did the jet skis and boats as I hadn’t seen them before. I can only imagine what the beach will be like!  

 

WOOF! Be pawsitive to pick up any and all of Fido’s moments he creates on the beach.  No one wants to step in the stuff, including you, so take along bags designated for cleaning up! You will make Fido the hit of the beach!  WOOFs!  

 

Water is always an important part of a dog’s life. Be paws to carry plenty of water, ice, and a collapsible water dish so when Fido gets really hot he can have clean water to drink.  My human tries to keep me from drinking from streams, lakes, creeks, and the like as it isn’t clean!   

 

Barkingly, when leaving the beach, wash the sand off your dog paying particular attention to his paws.  Rinse well to get off all the germs!  

 

WOOF! Seeing my human in his speedo is enough to make this dog want to stay in his travel crate and never leave for the entire vacation! BARK! I mean, oh my goodness- really?  WOOF!!