One of God’s beautiful creatures is truly enjoying the music played specially for him by this mariachi band. This is so cute. Don’t you just love whales!
Mariachi Band Serenades Beluga Whale
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Maggie the Rescued Dog and The R.O.A.R. Squad
It wasn’t easy being a dog on the run. But one day, when life was oh so rough, somebody came to my rescue. I must have been quite a sight and in some human’s estimation a bit too much to handle. Thankfully, people who truly cared didn’t give up on me. In fact, I was taken to live with guys who actually dwell behind bars. Yes, they call these men prisoners, or inmates. They live in the "big house". They gave me the attention I needed, taught me some dog gone manners. And before I knew it, they considered me rehabilitated.
One day the men who live behind the great big high razor topped fence told me it was time for me to go. A nice family came and picked me up. They knew all about dogs and forever homes and knew I had some ruff stuff baggage to deal with.
My new friends had this look in their eyes like they needed me, so I decided to "rescue" them. I got to ride in their car and went to live in their house. It was a new experience being a member of a real family, and I had so many things to learn. But now I am happy to report that this inmate trained pup is doing great. Thanks to the prisoners who trained me, and the rescue shelter that saved me (Second Chance Animal Shelter), I am experiencing a happy and healthy life – Yes It’s a Dog’s Life – and it’s GREAT!. We are excited to see our Rescue Animal story featured in FidoandWino.com as R.O.A.R. Squad members from the State of Idaho.
The R.O.A.R. Squad (Rescue Owners are Rockin) is the ingenious idea of a lady named Shauna who lives in a great smelling country, our neighbor to the north, Canada. She has a couple lovable canines in her family, and has first hand experience in compassion for pets that have found themselves as outcasts in society, "throw aways". Shauna had this terrific idea to encourage humans to help us non-humans (some people call us pets) by inviting a rescue animal into your family and giving it a forever home. She created an awesome blog that features Rescue Owners and their rescued animals from every province in Canada and every state in the USA. We think that is DROOLIN COOL!
So wag your tail and jump on over to the FidoandWino Blog, say hello to Shauna, John, Mickey and Kayloo. While you’re at it check out the article about our family. Julie, Murry and Maggie – R.O.A.R. Squad Members from Idaho.
Maggie the Rescued, Canine Contributor
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Dogs have bigger brains than cats because they are more sociable, research finds
This just in . . . Dogs are more sociable than cats – Maggie could have told you that. Read the sciencedaily.com news report that proves our point!
Dogs have bigger brains than cats because they are more sociable, research finds.
Boise Police K9 Unit – True Blue in Our Eyes
By: Julie K. Walton, Internet Success & DogBlog Owner
Boise, Idaho May 7, 2010
BIG BLUE
What do you think of when I say BIG BLUE? If you live in Boise Idaho, you think of Boise State University Broncos and their big blue football field.
MEN IN BLUE
What do you think of when I say MEN IN BLUE?
OK, some of the more creative theatrically adept among us might think of the BLUE MAN GROUP, a totally unique form of entertainment that combines theatrical performance of music, comedy and multimedia.
But most will agree the term “Men in Blue” represents those who put their lives on the line to serve and protect the fine citizens of our much-loved metropolis – our local Boise Police Department.
In Boise we have police officers serving the community in many specialties: Airport Police; School Resource Officers; Police Patrol Units; Officers who ride motorcycles; Uniformed Police Officers on bicycles, assisted by a few part-time Rangers and many volunteer patrols riding golf carts patrolling the Boise River Greenbelt. But, the DogBlog has chosen to focus on one Boise police program in particular.
TRUE BLUE
Many of the dog-friendly respectable citizens of the “City of Trees” truly appreciate, what our DogBlog considers the true blue officers of the Boise Police Department, the loyal and courageous Canine Officers in the Boise PD K9 Unit. According to the Boise PD the canine/handler teams began their service as an official Boise Canine Unit in 1996. These heroic dogs receive extensive training to fulfill their responsibilities as valuable members of our community. Because of their acute sense of smell, they are extremely proficient in detecting hidden drugs, tracking, locating and apprehending suspects, as well as sniffing out articles the bad guys have left behind.
Working as a police officer can be a stressful career. This is also true for canine officers, so it’s good to hear that the dogs are well taken care of. In fact, all of the canines reside in a residence with their handler and become a part of that officer’s family, socializing with others and recovering from the stress of serving and protecting in the line of duty.
Boise PD YouTube Channel has a video explaining how they keep their K9s safe while in the car.
Adopt a Senior Dog
The Senior Dog Project – Ten Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog
Do you know the top ten reasons to adopt an older dog? Read a unique testimonial about the joys of adopting an older dog. Also on this website:
- Find a senior dog to adopt
- Find a home for a senior dog
- Health care for an older dog
- Adoption stories and tributes
- Find guidance and comfort when you face the loss of a beloved companion
“Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog.”
– Sydney Jeanne Seward
We recommend you visit The Senior Dog Project.
Crazy Cat
It doesn’t take much to make some cats happy. Check out this video we found.