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Monthly Archives: August 2014

Duck, Duck Fun!

21 Thursday Aug 2014

Posted by adogtales in california, dog blog, dogs, mi-ki, pet blog, pets

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art, Florentijn Hofman, Port of Los Angeles, Rubber Duck, Tall Ships Festival L.A. parade

SADIE_DUCKI Love art and yesterday we all went on a road trip to see the the World’s Largest Rubber Duckie make its West Coast debut at the Port of Los Angeles. 

Florentijn Hofman the Dutch artist who created the concept duck art that has already seen a lot of the world,  appearing in Australia, Taiwan, China, Belgium, Japan, New Zealand, Brazil and Pittsburgh.  We of course had to see it when it came to our town. Boy that was one big bird! It made everyone smile, old and young alike. I asked my two-leggers if we could bring the Rubber Duckie home to add to my toy collection but they said I didn’t have enough room in my toy chest for a six story duckie so I will just have to keep my memories for now. 

I hope you all enjoy the images of the Duckie in the harbor. Love Sadie 

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DARN that FLY!

09 Saturday Aug 2014

Posted by adogtales in dog blog, dogs, dogs, pets, mi-ki, pets

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a dog's life, a dogs tales, essential oils, fly, fly repellent, pet blog, woof

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There is this fly that seems to be following me. Every time I go out on the town with my two-leggers to enjoy a peaceful lunch this stupid fly is there, buzzing around my head, taunting me. Teasing me. Torchering me. DARN that FLY!

I must look like a crazy puppy snapping at the air always missing him. This is getting serious because he is traveling miles and miles just to bother me. He buzzes past my ears and my two-leggers try their best to swat him away but he just keeps dive bombing me.

It causes me great stress, last time I saw the little bugger I tried to hide in my travel sling, oh the horrors of it all!

Flies spend a lot of time buzzing around germ riddled places like dumpsters, carcasses and animal droppings. Then, loaded down with yucky germs, this darn fly makes it his job to bother me.

Did you know there are ways to repel flies? I am going to list them in case you have a pesky fly that won’t leave you alone.

The Water Bag Trick
This one has no science behind it but a lot of people have tried this and they say it has worked. Hanging a clear zip-top bag of water with one or more copper pennies in it. Sounds strange to me too but if water boarding a fly will help I am willing to do it!

Essential Oils
You can make your own or buy some non-toxic fly repellent made of essential oils. Idaho tansy , geranium , sandalwood , lavender  , rosemary , and lemon essential oils are all known to repel flies naturally.

When you are choosing essential oils to use therapeutically for yourself and your pets, you want only the purest available. Some essential oils can cause harm to us four-leggers so if you use this method please be careful.

Fly Offensive Plants
Citronella is known for its mosquito-deterring properties, but it works somewhat on flies, as well. Other plants that have fly-repelling reputations are false indigo, lavender, elderberry, basil and mint.

Spray-Off Mixture
Mix two tablespoons of normal liquid dish soap with water and shake gently to combine and spray!

Here’s wishing you a fly free zone!

 

It’s my Birthday and I’ll Bark if I want to.

05 Tuesday Aug 2014

Posted by adogtales in dogs, dogs, pets, hollywood, mi-ki, pet blog, pets, zoomroom

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a dog's life, mi-ki, pet birthday, pupcakes

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Another year has come and past and I am happy to report I am still top dog of my household. I have requested my two-leggers let me help them bake. We looked online and I picked out this Red Velvet Wheat-free Cake mix that comes with a bone shaped tin! 

 

I also wanted a candle to blow out. I will not be doing the blowing, as I do not wish to singe my lovely locks but I wanted my candle to be special so we bought these:

dogcandles

None of the doggie candles look like me but I think they are fun.

The day is going to be a Sadie Celebration, my people are not certain of my actual birthday so they picked this one special for me. I of course believe that every day is a Sadie Birthday because everyday is a present I can’t wait to open up. You never know what surprises you might find like a trip to the zoomroom to run, jump and play, a new collar  or finding a toy that has been hiding from you under the sofa. Life is one big present to celebrate with your two-legger by your side.

Here’s wishing everyone a happy everyday! Woof, Sadie

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