Couple Shoots Adorable Baby Photoshoot With Their Puppy

A lot of young couples face the constant nudging and nagging interrogation from 'well-meaning' acquaintances and elders, about when they're having a baby. And more often than not, the answers come in the form of awkward silences and embarrassing negation.

One such couple, Abbey Lee and Matt Kay, from Australia struggled with everyone around constantly badgering them about their baby situation, so they found the perfect solution: expanding their family with a furry, little, four-legged baby, and did an exclusive baby photoshoot in typical new parent style, and made it cute AF! The adorable photo series features lovely pictures of Abbey, Matt, and Humphry, their puppy, who's a cross between a Poodle and Golden Retriever, and is just the thing you need to see to brighten your day.

Photographer, Elisha Minette's brainchild, this series was made as a satirical response to the unilateral concept that there is only one way to raise a family. A pet is as much of a child as a baby, and can complete your family just as well.





























All Images sourced from Facebook.
Article reproduced from Vagabomb.com

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Foods That Can Make Your Dog Sick

We think nothing of passing titbits to that little thing waiting expectantly under the dinner table. But there are quite a few foods — which we eat on a daily basis — that dogs can’t digest, resulting in upset stomachs and in extreme cases, even death. Here are some food related tips that can help you take care of your dog better.

Chocolate: 

This is a big one. Chocolates and dogs are not made for each other. So however much your pet begs for it. Don’t give in. According to pawbuzz.com, chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine which fall under the methylxanthines category. In dogs, chocolate can cause vomiting, dehydration, abdominal pains, severe agitation, muscle tremors, irregular heart rhythm, elevated body temperature, seizures and death.

Garlic: 

Garlic is more harmful to dogs than onions as it contains compounds that are strong in toxicity. Your dog will be tired and reluctant to move. Their urine will be orange to dark red in colour. Like with onions, a blood transfusion might be required in severe cases.

Grapes and raisins: 

The innocuous grape (and raisins) is toxic to dogs and can lead to rapid kidney failure in some dogs (though not all). Dogs will also develop dehydration and lack of appetite. Death from kidney failure may occur within three to four days.

Onions: 

Onions can damage red blood cells in dogs causing them to become weaker and move around less. Even a blood transfusion might become necessary.

Milk: 

Like humans, many dogs are lactose intolerant. While they can digest milk as puppies, it is unadvisable to give it to adult dogs as milk contains milk sugar that dogs don’t have the enzymes to break down. Consumption of milk could lead to vomiting, diarrhoea and other gastrointestinal problems. While it’s not immediately life-threatening, it can contribute to serious bacterial exposure in dogs that could eventually lead to diseases.

Cheese: 

Like milk, dogs can’t digest cheese as they don’t have the enzymes to break it down. Symptoms like gas, diarrhoea and vomiting can occur if a dog eats too much cheese.

Caffeine:

While one would not give coffee to dogs normally, don’t try it as a prank. Coffee contains a stimulant known as Methylated xanthine. It stimulates the nervous system in dogs, causing vomiting, restlessness, heart palpitations and even death.

 

...and there’s Bacon: 

This is important, because will dog will go crazy with the smell of bacon, especially if you are not sharing. Don’t. Foods rich in fat, like bacon, can lead to pancreatitis in dogs. Once a dog has developed pancreatitis, their pancreas’ become inflamed and stop functioning correctly.

Other foods to keep your dog away from: Macadamia nuts, avocados, apple core and yeast dough.



Source: DeccanChronicle

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Help Friendicoes, The Animal Rescue NGO Survive This Crunch

There are few sights more painful than seeing an animal limping around, hopeless and helpless. We can't help every animal on the road but we can help the NGOs that take up the monumental tasks that we as individuals or as a society fail at.

Most of these NGO get by with the help of charities and with volunteers or part time employees lending a hand. The work that they do silently goes a long way in the way of helping the animals stay off the road and find loving homes or caring shelters.

Friendicoes is one such animal rescue NGO (non governmental organization) that has been working diligently and without much fanfare helping, getting treated and sheltering injured and abandoned animals in Delhi since 1979.

Having spent all of 35 years in service of these voiceless friends of ours, Friendicoes has catered not only catered to the needs of abandoned or hit and run victims, but also helped with the Animal Birth Control (ABC) program for a huge number of stray dogs. 

 

All this has come at a cost - an aspect of the organization that they haven't been able to successfully master. Friendicoes is going through some serious financial trouble, and if help doesn't come soon, they may have to shut shop temporarily, or even permanently! 

Are we going to help these friends of the friendless? 

Here is an appeal that Friendicoes has posted on Facebook.

Posted on https://www.facebook.com/friendicoesindia/timeline on 13th August

FRIENDICOES UNDER THREAT OF CLOSURE DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS (please share this post)

This post is not to create panic or to distress anyone but to bring the reality of the financial situation at Friendicoes to the public.

Many times in the past we have faced financial crisis but this is the worst by far. If we do not raise some funds quickly Friendicoes ambulance service and shelter is under serious threat of shutting down services if not permanently then at least for a period of time.

We just finished paying off the salaries for July. 

But we have 60 lakhs owed to medicine suppliers and another 12 lakhs to different food suppliers. That is a total of 72 lakhs plus a few more other odd bills.
Luckily or unluckily the fuel station do not give us any credit for ambulance fuel so we do not have any fuel bills due.
MCD owes us 30 lakhs for the spay/neuter program but even after adding that to the balance we still owe 42 lakhs+ to suppliers.
If we do not raise some funds quickly we will have no choice but to shut down all shelter services for a few months till we can balance the accounts.
If anyone wishes to help us but would like to pay the suppliers directly please drop us a mail to gs.friendicoes@gmail.com.
For NEFT details are -
Friendicoes-Seca
State Bank of India
Savings bank A/c.No.10151208004
IFSC -SBIN0007196
Branch code (07196)
Address -Flyover Market, Defence Colony, New Delhi-110024
And people who wish to help with in kind donations here is the list-
1. Rice (we buy 3000 kgs rice/month)
2. Cleaning agents like lizol/phenyl.
3. Antiseptic liquid - dettol/savlon.
4. Milk (50ltrs/day)
5. Cotton rolls/ Syringe boxes
6. Medicine (we can provide you a list)

We hope you get through this little hiccup and continue your beautiful journey to a safe future for the ones that deserve it just as much as we do. And THANK YOU for all your efforts, no words can describe how much this means to so many people across the nation. Kudos to all of you at Friendicoes.




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Top 5 Tips For Caring For A Newborn Puppy

Congratulations, you’re a proud new dog owner, and your little bundle of joy is ridiculously cute! Now comes the hard part: learning how to care for a puppy.

If you’ve cared for a dog before, you might think that you already know everything there is to know, but newborn puppies are a bit different. You need to be prepared if you want to help your new friend through the first few weeks of her life.

Here are 5 tips to help both of you survive intact and come out on the other side happy and healthy.

1. Feeding a newborn puppy

Just like with human babies, the mother’s milk contains everything that the newborn needs to survive and grow for the first four weeks. But if mom isn’t around or can’t do it, you need to use a commercial canine milk replacer that has been specifically designed for newborns.

This is incredibly important, because some milk replacers — including cow’s milk — can cause diarrhea. Consult with a vet as soon as possible about how to bottle-feed your pup correctly, because you can hurt her if you do it wrong.

You’ll need to provide these feedings every few hours for the first few weeks. After about a month, you can start transitioning puppies to solid foods by adding water and milk replacer to dry kibble and blending until it reaches the consistency of oatmeal. You can slowly reduce the amount of water and milk replacer you add over the next month until they are able to eat plain kibble at around 7 to 8 weeks.

2. Keeping them warm

Newborn puppies can quickly and easily die of hypothermia if they aren’t kept warm enough. If the mother is there, simply lying next to her should provide enough heat, but if you’re acting as surrogate mother, you’ll need a bit more.

Blankets can help, as can heating pads, but take care that you don’t use something that’s too warm or can burn them. For specific advice, talk to your vet.

3. Helping a new puppy go to the bathroom

Did you know that newborn puppies can’t go on their own? Mother dogs have to help them to urinate and defecate by licking the appropriate areas after the puppies eat.

If no mother dog is around, you’ll need to do this by massaging their urinary and anal regions with a soft cloth that has been dipped in warm water. A vet can show you the proper way to do this until your puppy is able to go on her own at about a month old. Then you’ll have to start worrying about house training!

4. The first vet appointment

A big part of caring for your newborn puppy is ensuring he gets the help he needs when he needs it. And as already mentioned, your vet can help train you how to properly feed and assist with elimination. There are a number of reasons why you might need to call your vet immediately about your puppy. If he’s vomiting, coughing, crying nonstop, has nasal discharge, can’t go to the bathroom with help, experiences diarrhea, or just isn’t eating or gaining weight, you need to see a professional as soon as possible.

However, if your puppy seems healthy, most vets won’t need to see them until they reach six weeks of age. At that point, you can begin the first round of standard vaccinations and deworming.

5. Training and socialization: what and when?

You might want to crate train your newborn, but it’s not going to do you any good until they’re about 7 to 8 weeks old, can eat solid food, and go to the bathroom on their own. Introduce it to them in the most friendly way possible, offering treats or toys when they go into the crate, and only closing it for a few minutes at a time.

Other kinds of simple training and socialization can begin within the first few weeks, such as you handling the puppy and calling her to you once she begins to explore. You want her to bond with you and get used to your smell, voice, and touch.

It’s also a good idea to introduce others to your new pup around this time. But as she approaches eight weeks, you need to handle socialization carefully, because all puppies go through a “fear” stage. Negative experiences during this time can be incredibly impactful. Take it slow, and follow your puppy’s cues.

Source:http://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/puppies/caring-for-a-newborn-puppy

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Tips on How To Create A Puppy Routine

When you get a new puppy, it’s only natural to want to simply hang out with them and play and cuddle all day. Unfortunately, there are a number of things that you need to do in those first few days and weeks — both to make sure that your new pup stays healthy and to establish good behavior patterns. These things will necessarily include at least these four routines for your pup. Once you have surmounted the obstacles and got your pup into the right routine you'll realize what a favor you've done for yourself and for your dog. Rest assured that the work you put in now will pay off tenfold in the long run.

When your full-grown adult dog is balanced, well-behaved, and the envy of all your Pack Leader neighbors, you’ll be glad you took good care of her right from the beginning.

Getting into a routine

One of the most important things you need to do for your puppy right off the bat is to establish a routine. Though it will be difficult initially for you to decide on a routine that will work for you, your family, and your puppy, don't wait too long to figure it out.

Here are some of the most important things to make sure you have on your puppy schedule:

1.   Feeding

Your new puppy is doing his best to become a full-grown adult dog. But in order to do so, he’s going to need to eat more frequently than an adult. Where you can feed many adult dogs twice a day — or even just once — puppies need to be fed three times a day like people.

Sound like a lot of work? Well, the good news is that you can plan your pup’s meals more or less around your own. The best times to feed him are around 7 in the morning, at noon, and then again at 5. You’ll want to follow this schedule for the first 3 to 4 months of your pup’s life. Then you can switch to twice-a-day feedings unless your vet recommends continuing more frequent meals.

Establishing a routine for eating times is especially important. With a set feeding schedule, your puppy will learn when to expect food and will be less likely to beg between designated meal times.
    

2. Potty time

Unless you want to have a big mess on your hands, you need to make sure you’re giving your pup “potty time” every 2-4 hours. Any longer than that and she just won’t be able to hold it. Putting a set time (and place) to this activity also teaches her that this isn’t just something she can do whenever and wherever she feels like it.

    

3. Keywords training

Very young puppies can’t get into any kind of formal training class right away, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be teaching him some basics every day. One thing every pup can start learning: keywords.

Begin with important words like “good,” “bad,” and “no.” Keep these words simple and be consistent with which ones you use. Your dog needs to get used to hearing the same words in order to associate the same meanings with them each time.
    

4. Exercise and play

Starting to think you’re never going to have any fun with your new puppy? Well, you can relax, because it’s also important to build time for exercise and play into your schedule.

Ideally, you want to begin your pup’s day with exercise before she has her first meal. After breakfast, try a pack walk (if she’s too young to go outside, you can do this around the house) followed by some bonding or play time. You’ll repeat this general routine throughout each day. Exercise, meal, exercise, bonding, meal, and so on.

By creating a good schedule for your puppy and starting small with tasks like feeding times, potty times, teaching keywords, and exercising and playing, you will not only save yourself innumerable future headaches, you’ll also ensure that your new bundle of joy grows up to be the best that he can be.

Sourced from: http://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/puppies/how-to-create-a-puppy-schedule

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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR DOGS? These Puppies from All over the World Are The Cutest Thing You'll See Today.

Doggies, just like humans come in all shapes and sizes and breeds and varying level of cuteness and ruggedness. What is constant about them all? They exude loyalty and love. Man's best friends are sheer bundles of joy, who everybody and anybody can't but love.

Do you think you know all about puppy breeds? Think again. Hetalia , a Facebook group has created a list of puppy breeds along with the countries these 4 legged friends hail from.

WARNING: Adorable dogs ahead.

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[Video] 9 Dog Facts That Will Make You Live Forever.

If you don't already know these facts, you ought to know them. Some of them are funny too. But they will just make you want to hug your dear 4 legged companion.

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VIDEO - Puppy dances and jumps for joy at the sight of its owner

It isn't for nothing that people say that puppies are like little children. This puppy spots its owner and starts to jump around excitedly. The dance that follows is nothing short of heart-achingly hilarious.


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How To Stop Your Dog From Chewing The Leash

How To Stop Your Dog From Chewing The Leash? Does your dog have the habit of chewing on the leash incessantly? Have you exhausted all options of getting him/her out of that habit? If that is an aspect of your pet's behavior that you've been struggling with, you can get a few highly actionable tips from the video below.

This video gives an effective tip on how to stop your dog from trying to show you that it’s in charge. If you have a dog that’s constantly biting, chewing and pulling on the leash, then try this technique and start enjoying your walks again!

If you like this video and found it useful, you will certainly like Doggy Dan's way of traininig dogs. Make dog training supremely fun, highly effective and ultra-fun by learning it from one of New Zealand's most trusted and leading dog experts. Learn more about this highly recommended doggie training video membership program  HERE.

The important points here are:
1. Be gentle with very young puppies
2. Be confident and sure with older ones.
3. Set them up to win while not giving them too much attention.
4. Repeat this and see if it helps. If not, try isolating the dog for a few hours. Just like a child's time-out, the puppy will learn to differentiate bad behavior from good.

All this while you'll need to remain calm and considerably detached. Use low energy and remain firm.

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How To Keep Your Dog Out Of The Kitchen

How To To Keep Your Dog Out of The Kitchen? If you are also looking for answers to this very problem, then you are not alone. Many dog owners complain whatever they do they are unable to keep their dogs out of the kitchen. If that is an aspect of your pet's behavior that you've been struggling with, you can get a few highly actionable tips from the video below.

Keeping your dog out of an area:

If you follow the simple steps below then keeping your dog out of an area by using a simple command should not be a complicated process.

1. Make it clear – Here is a straight shooter tip. Be clear about what you want from the dog - only to the dog or pup but also to yourself. Right! You'd be surprised to know how many people keep moving the goal post which only ends up confusing the dog.
2. Use tape to make the line clear – Use a tape or baby door to demarcate the area, for both of your benefit.
3. Train your dog what you want – It won't happen at once, and in some cases it won't happen even for a while. Be patient and keep at it.
4. Choose a word then practice – You can use clear commands or treats or a combination of both. Dogs like children, are best known to their parents.
5. Isolation – If your dog has learnt the word but is insisting on being disobedient then you can always use The Everyday Isolation Technique to isolate them when they set foot in the area. This is kind of like the time-out common for truant kids.
6. Use as little energy as necessary – Try to stay as calm as possible and move your back over the line that you are asking with as little fuss as possible but making it clear and immediate
7. Avoid eye contact – Remember to avoid eye contact as this actually calls your dog over to you
8. Consistency – Be consistent and firm. Don't confuse the dog by occasionally bypassing your own rules.
9. Try to set your dog up so that it is able to see you – If you try to set your dog up where they are unable to see you then it is much harder. Whilst this is possible you should take your time trying to reach this level – remember Step By Step!

Training your dog to stay outdoors:
As with the above you will train your dog the same way except for when your dog is allowed in and you say the release command such as the “OK Command” or “Inside”.

If you like this video and found it useful, you will certainly like Doggy Dan's way of training dogs. Make dog training supremely fun, highly effective and ultra-fun by learning it from one of New Zealand's most trusted and leading dog experts. Learn more about this highly recommended doggie training video membership program HERE.

The important points here are:
1. Be gentle with very young puppies
2. Be confident and sure with older ones.
3. Set them up to win while not giving them too much attention.
4. Repeat this and see if it helps. If not, try isolating the dog for a few hours. Just like a child's time-out, the puppy will learn to differentiate bad behavior from good.

All this while you'll need to remain calm and considerably detached. Use low energy and remain firm.

Learn more effective and actionable puppy training tips.

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How To Help Your Dog Learn How To Swim

While there will always be dogs who will take to water like the fish, you will also see those that hate swimming. Some try and see to fail repeatedly while some don't even find the need to try.

As a friend and guardian, it is your job to teach your dog how to swim and a few tips and a little guidance from an expert can go a long way towards helping you reach your goal.

If you like this video and found it useful, you will certainly like Doggy Dan's way of training dogs. Make dog training supremely fun, highly effective and ultra-fun by learning it from one of New Zealand's most trusted and leading dog experts. Learn more about this highly recommended doggy training video membership program  HERE.

The important points here are:

1. Make sure that your dog is safe and is not going to get into trouble or have a bad experience.

2. Try to ensure he has a fun time and doesn't get too scared when he goes in for the first time.

3. Give the dog his/her own time and let them learn at their own speed, not at yours!

4. Stay calm and relaxed. Try not to keep calling your dog!

5. Let him build his own confidence. You can boost his encourage him by wading into the water yourself. Do not lead the dog into the water using a leash.  

6. Don't rush him because that way you'll scare him. The dogs know their own pace very well, let them work through even if it takes weeks or even months.

Not all dogs are naturally good swimmers:

The following dogs can all struggle:

       
       >> Heavy boned dog
       >> Very large breeds
       >> Muscle bound dogs
       >> Some dogs with very thick coats can also struggle.

All this while you'll need to remain calm and considerably detached. Use low energy and remain firm.

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