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Dogs are not our whole life,
But they make our lives whole!
Forever Leaving paw prints on our hearts
Roger Caras
Please protect and comfort your pet when they are frightened of loud noise and seek our
CALMNESS.
Please help them feel safe by your love.
PLEASE HAVE CURRENT TAGS ON ANY PET
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This page will be for a family wanting to "show off"
their furry family member,
Pet related items,
OR
for a lost or found pet!
Our Park: NEW RULE FOR PARK: ALL DOGS ALLOWED ON LEASH
Manito Park has turned out to become a very popular area for our favorite 4 legged family members. It is a 3 acre park, walking trails, and playground where all well behaved dogs can COME AND PLAY with other dogs and owners. Of course we still have the rule to pick up after your pet and ALL DOGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE ON LEASH.. Many dogs and owners find this a fun way to exercise, release energy, meet your neighbors, play catch, and enjoy outside.
Please bring your own water since there is not a fountain or water for your pet.
When I update the directory each year, I ask about pets in the family. Some may think this is strange, but I have a data base of your pets, as well as the other family members. When someone calls with a lost or found pet, I can look and many times reunite using the data base. PLEASE INCLUDE THIS ON THE INFORMATION FORM WHEN UPDATING.
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Our Beautiful Resident--Budro
So cute, so sweet, adorable personality!
--Sweet, Sugar
Missy
Soxcy
Taz
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Todi
My beautiful therapy dog. She is
adorable, has a great
disposition, and has a variety of tricks she loves doing.
She is pure love and joy to us and all she meets!!!
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Gunny
Maggie
Maggie Maggie
and her buddy
Meet
Beautiful, Spencer
Maggie
Rosie Hunter
All waiting at the bus stop for their family home from school!
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Will Rogers, 1879-1935, wrote this:
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.
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The following was found posted very low on a refrigerator door.
Dear Dogs and Cats: The dishes with the paw prints are yours
and
contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my
food.
Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not
stake
a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find
that
aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.
The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack.
Racing me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help
because I fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very
sorry
about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch
to ensure
your comfort, however. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in
a ball when
they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular
to each other,
stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also
know that sticking
tails straight out and having tongues hanging out
on the other end to
maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.
For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by
some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it
is
not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get
your
paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door. I must exit
through
the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom
for years -
canine/feline attendance is not required.
The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first, then go smell the
other
dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough.
Finally, in fairness, dear pets, I have posted the following message
on
the front door:
TO ALL NON-PET OWNERS WHO VISIT AND LIKE TO
COMPLAIN ABOUT OUR PETS:
(1) They live here. You don't. (2) If you don't want their hair on your
clothes, stay off the furniture. That's why they call it 'fur'-niture.
(3)
I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
(4) To you, they are
animals. To me, they are adopted sons/daughters
who are short, hairy,
walk on all fours and don't speak clearly.
Remember, dogs and cats are better than kids because they (1) eat less,
(2)
don't ask for money all the time, (3) are easier to train,
(4) normally come
when called, (5) never ask to drive the car,
(6) don't hang out with
drug-using people; (7) don't smoke or drink,
(8) don't want to wear your
clothes, (9) don't have to buy the
atest fashions, (10) don't need a
gazillion dollars for college
and (11) if they get pregnant, you can sell
their children
Pets Ten Commandments
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is
likely to be painful.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment.
You have your work, your friends, your entertainments, but I have only you.
5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your
voice when speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you,
and yet, I choose not to bite you.
8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if
something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food,
I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.
9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.
10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you
can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier
for me if you are there, because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good
care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without
God's critters.We do not have to wait for Heaven, to be surrounded by hope, love, and joyfulness. It is here on earth and has four legs.
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What to do to "DE_SKUNK" your pet
If your dog is sprayed, their eyes can be harmed,
so you should
rinse their eyes with some type of saline solution. I found one
at CVS
(thank goodness they are open 24 hours a day) which looked like a
spray
and was much easier to use than the drops. The
"De-Skunking Solution" to
remove the smell consisted of
1 quart of Hydrogen Peroxide, 1/4 cup Baking
Soda, and
1 tsp. dish washing liquid (any kind). The vet did say
it may
need to be done a few times before it is completely
effective.
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MAKE PLANS NOW!
BE SURE YOU ARE PREPARED FOR
DISASTERS AND YOU HAVE A PLAN
FOR YOUR PET IN THE EVENT OF A HURRICANE, TORNADO, FIRE OR FLOOD.
IT IS ALSO WISE TO HAVE MADE PLANS ABOUT YOUR PET IN YOUR WILL--
WHO SHOULD TAKE OVER THE PET'S CARE IN CASE OF YOUR DEATH!!!.
REMEMBER, THEY ARE FAMILY, TOO.
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Pet Friendly Hotels:
If you are traveling with you pet, you can locate hotels / motels that are pet
friendly.
Also listed are pet friendly restaurants. Here is a website for
this purpose:
Dogfriendly.com
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PLEASE HAVE ID TAGS,
RABIES TAGS OR MICROCHIP |
NEED HELP?
IF YOU LOSE YOUR PET----CALL FORT BEND COUNTY ANIMAL
CONTROL VERY EARLY ON IN
YOUR SEARCH----THEY WILL PUT
YOUR PET DOWN WITHIN 3 DAYS FOR AN ANIMAL THAT
LOOKS
LIKE A STRAY OR IS AGGRESSIVE OR 10 DAYS FOR ONE THAT LOOKS
AS
IF IT HAS A HOME. THIS IS NOT MUCH TIME!!!!
281-342-1512
Help with stray animals or low-cost spaying and neutering is available
from the following organizations:
1. Spay-Neuter Assistance Program:1603 Shepard Dr., Houston, 77007 -
713-863-0010
www.snapus.org
2. Citizens for Animal Protection: 11925 Katy Freeway, Houston,
77079-
281-497-0591
www.cap4pets.org
3. Special Pals: 3830 Greenhouse Road, Houston,77084-
281-579-7387
4. Katy Animal Control: Call the Katy Police Dept. at :
281-391-4848
5. The Wellness Center At the Houston Humane Society-(spay and Neuter surgery)
$30.00--
713-433-6421
www.houstonhumane.org
If you suspect someone is abusing an
animal call the Houston Humane Society at:
713-433-6421
or E-mail
www.raider@houstonhumane.org
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Help in Finding Your Lost Pet:
Becoming
separated from your family cat or dog can be a difficult and
traumatic
experience. Here are some tips to help you reunite you and your furry family!
1. ALWAYS have identification tags on your pet with phone numbers including your
cell phone number.
Also, consider a microchip. A very
easy, quick, inexpensive,
and painless way to identify your pet. When lost, your
pet is scanned by any vet for
identification. All the information to contact you
is on the chip including several
backup numbers to call. There is a national
database for the microchip so no matter
where your pet is lost, they will be
returned.
2. Contact your local animal shelter and file a lost per report.
3. Canvass your neighborhood. Provide a recent photo of your lost pet.
4. Contact local veterinarians so they can be on the lookout and scan any
pets
similar to yours.
5. Post signs at traffic intersections, local stores, and community centers
and
run ads in your newspaper.
DO NOT POST SIGNS ON MAIL BOXES--THIS IS AGAINST THE
LAW!
6. Place a picture, description, and information on our website and our e-mail
list.
7. Persevere---It is not unusual for pets to be reunited several months
after
the animal first disappeared.
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PROBLEM IN OUR "HOOD"
CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET!
We are hearing less complaints in our neighborhood regarding
pet
"clean-up". THANK YOU!
We ask our residents to clean up
after their pet while on walks or letting
them out for a "potty"
break. It is unfair and inconsiderate
to leave this
for others to clean up or others to "get
into." We have a "doggie-port"
in our park to help with this problem.
Also needed and helpful if each
of you would carry your own
baggies and take care of this matter and
help keep Kelliwood Terrace clean.
Cleaning up also keeps our environment
cleaner and safer.
Some Solutions to this problem:
We all love our pets and want others to love them as well
SO LET'S WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN-------
The # 1 solution is for each owner to take responsibility on their own!!!
Our animals are fairly predictable and usually have predictable habits.
If you know taking them on a walk is "their " time,
YOU SHOULD GO PREPARED AND BE PREPARED--JUST IN CASE.
THIS IS THE ONLY FAIR SOLUTION TO YOUR NEIGHBORS!!!!
2.. Bags on Board”….The little red fire hydrant containing a roll
of about 20 little blue plastic baggies. The container hangs from |
your leash handle so it’s so easy and convenient. No more
“I forgot to bring the bag ”. These products are available
at Petsmart and Petco and are not expensive.
3. When a pet and owner are in your yard or within your vision,
IF you feel comfortable in doing this, you could politely ask the
owner if they need a baggie. Maybe pet owners will start to remember.
4. Our HOA HAS A"doggie port" containing baggies placed in our PARK
along with trash can. It is your responsibility to clean up after your dog
in our park. Please do this for your community.
"Millie
Bush Bark Park"
A fun "Millie Bush Bark Park" is now open for all our furry family
members.
The site for the dog park is located on Westheimer Pwy. going East into
Houston.
Go pass Barker Cypress, and it is on the south side of
Westheimer Parkway, "kitty corner" from the shooting range.
There are 2 sections of this fifteen acres which are totally
surrounded
by a 6ft. high black vinyl coated chain link fence. Each
section has a
double gated entrance and exit area that allows you
space to remove
or attach the leash before proceeding inside or outside the
Park. The larger
area is for large dogs to play off leash, run, jump in a
pond, drink out of
"doggie fountain" and have a shower when time to leave. There
is
a separate area with the same things offered for smaller dogs, 20
lbs.
or less. Don't forget to bring your own towel for after the shower.
There are some good rules to follow while at the park for the safety of
our furry and human family members. Below are all the rules of the
"Bark Park".
There are excellent reasons these are in place and reasonable
owners will abide
by these rules and understand their need.
1.Open 7am-Dusk
2. All dogs must be leashed when entering and leaving the Bark Park
3. All dogs must have current rabies and all vaccination and be healthy
and free of contagious
diseases and parasites
4. Dogs must wear current license tags in the Bark Park
5. Dog owners must carry a copy of dog's rabies vaccination certificate while
in
the
Bark Park
6. Never leave dogs unattended
7. Dogs must be in view of and within voice control of their owner at all times
9. Owners are responsible for picking up and disposing of all of their
dog's waste
(Baggies are provided)
10. Dogs in Heat are prohibited.
11. Dogs showing signs of aggression must be leashed and immediately
removed
from the Bark Park
12. Dogs under 4 months of age are prohibited.
13. All dogs must be under the control of an adult and there is a limit
of 2
dogs per adult in the
Bark Park at any time.
14. No food or drink (Dog or human) allowed in the Bark Park.
(water
fountain for both is provided)
15. No bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades or any motorized vehicles.
Use of this Bark Park is at your won risk!
Dog owners are responsible for the action and behavior of their dogs
at all
times.
Why have a dog park?
D
ogs benefit by getting to exercise and socialize off-leash with otherdogs in a safe environment. People benefit by having a place to socialize
with other dog owners. Elderly or disabled owners have a place to take
their dogs for exercise. The community benefits by promoting responsible
pet ownership and public health and safety. Hundreds of dog parks
across the United States have been started since 1991 and have
been very successful.
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