Hospice...for your pet?

I know my last blog was concerning the end of your pets life. But, I had  no intention on stumbling upon this information, otherwise I would of somehow included it in the last discussion.

Before we continue, let's make sure we all understand that what hospice means.

Hospice (for humans) is when you are assigned a healthcare agency that helps make your loved one last days on this earth comfortable. Its the process in death where you have decided all treatments have been done, and now you just want your love one to rest...comfortably.

Now, Is hospice right for our pets?

Being in the medical field for over 15 years, I will tell you the same as I have told other clients.
This is a personal decision that should be decided amongst you and the rest of the family. Because watching someone (something) die slowly is a challenge not only mentally but physically. Its not as easy as one may think it is. Here you are at the beside of a loved one, knowing any day could be there last.

Many people may feel that this is taking "care for your pet" to a whole another level. Our pets ARE a part of our family. And when one of our family members are sick we go that extra mile for them, hoping and praying that they'd get better. So again the question is, is hospice too much for our pets?

I say if you could afford it, then why not. Don't be naïve, medical care in general is expensive. Especially specialty care such as hospice. No, when it comes to family we would sell our souls just to make their pain and suffering go away. This should be the same for our pets. No one else is as loyal to you and your family than your pet. (Seriously, think of how your pet loves you no matter what!)

Hospice care for your family or pet should be a FAMILY decision. This will affect you no matter how it turns out. And don't feel bad if you cannot give your pet this special treatment. Your pet knows that love them....why not spend what little time they have left letting them know that.

 

Dealing With the Loss Of A Pet

 

 

Dealing With the Loss of A Pet

 

We've all lost someone close to us, at some point in our life. Whether we were young or at our age now. Whether human or pet, death affects us all in some way.  I wanted to take the time to share with you all my story of loss. Most of you may have already read my other blog, Remembering Teresa Jones, whereas I write about the loss of my oldest sister. 

 

I had a dog name Tyson. Trust me, I've had several dogs before this one. But, I feel that Tyson was so different from the rest that because my sister, Teresa, gave him to me. He was unlike any mixed breed dog that I had every owned. He was smart. He minded and followed commands well. But most of all, Tyson was loyal to me.

 

 

Tyson didn't do anything miraculous, he was a normal dog to me. The difference that I learned at an early age that is not so hard to understand now is that, he looked for me. Everyday, he waited for me to feed and provide  for him. No matter how bad a day I had, he was there for me. How loyal is that? 

 

I lost Tyson in 2008. No, he didn't die. I lost him because he ran away behind some dog in heat. I blame myself because I saw the female dog earlier that day in our yard. But, I still had to let him out to go to the bathroom. Not knowing, well not really understanding, how little a dog will mind when a female comes around them during that time.

 

I let him out that day, and even with me standing there (as I still do now while my dogs are outside) he sniffed and ran and ran. He didn't answer any of my commands to run. Tyson never looked back!  That's why I was responsible. (Just weeks before I talked to his vet about possible neutering him.)

 

Well, today I stumbled upon something. Something that the minute I heard it, I thought of Tyson. And for that reason, I wanted to share it with you.  

The dog poem that made Johnny Carson cry

At first, the poem made Johnny and the audience laugh, but it had a very different effect in the end. Describing it can’t do it justice; it’s something you have to see — and feel — for yourself, so check out the video.

Stories of How a Pet Changed Your Life

Stories of  Pets to Remember....


I wanted to share today of stories of our pets that have changed our lives in some way. I have not personally experienced any of these life changing  moments with a pet. But who knows what the future may hold.

This entry will include some positive only moments. Because the media ALWAYS will share a story of negativity.

Below are some positive messages of our pets changing a lives.

 

 

                     Women saves Dog from shelter...then dog saves her life!                        

                                                                                                              

           Or

 

 

Dog Alerts Family of an Intruder

Or

 

 

Dog Saving Baby

 

 

 

 

This one really describes the meaning of loyalty that our dogs give us!

                                           

                                        Just an another special video of reasons to own a pet

 

 

I know there are so many more amazing videos out there. These

are just a few that I already had downloaded on my computer.

Thank you for viewing them. I just wanted to share a few

positive reasons to owning a pet.

 

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When you can no longer care for your pet

 Kissed by his owner before she had to let him go.

No one knows the reason why the owner had to let him go.  Heres the story: Saving pitbull from a high kill shelter. 

Now, my question would be could you let your dog go like this?  Even though he's only a few months old, I don't think I could do this. I got all 3 of my pitbulls at around 7 weeks old. Even at 7 weeks, after the first feeding & just bonding with them to reassure them that my home was safe, I couldn't see myself doing this.

Don't get me wrong. I DONT know what this owners circumstances were. Its just that I would have to really be down and out before I let mines go like this. Maybe give him to another family  member, a friend or anyone that I knew would care for him the way I had. Instead of a HIGH KILL shelter! There are so many mixed feeling about this that I am  having.

But in the end, I wish someone reading this could help save his life. Or any dog life for that matter. I am at a point where 3 dogs can be  a handful. That's why I participate in donating to charities to save our pets in our homes. After all of our pets' loyalty to us, don't they deserve this?

Visit me on my Facebook page (a like would be appericated), or on my Website to see how my journey to saving a pets life is going.

Thank your for your attention. And please do what you can to help save a pet today!

My first Ad for Curbside Pets, LLC.

Below is SP Beauty Review Ad Campaign that I had purchased to have my Curbside Pets ad run in last nights' event.

Let's flip to page 21...and see the ad that was placed for me...

Do you see the mistake?


The phone number should of been 662-561-5599! That event had a packed audience of hundreds of potential clients! I will  probably never get an opportunity to reach those people again! I am soooo upset about this. I have been waiting weeks for this ad reveal. All of my info was correct on it prior it being submitted. I don't know what could of happened.

This is a disappointing day for Curbside Pets first ad reveal.

Recalled Pet Foods!

How does this keep happening to our pet industry?  I can understand why more and more people are giving their pets all raw foods or natural foods. It is not right, that there is not a better regulation on the pet foods than this.

You should check the labels on your pet food products and see if its labeled ,"made in China". If it is you need to stop immediately from giving it to your pets. +600 deaths and counting???? That is senseless deaths of our pets!

Continue to share this with your family and friends.

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Why You Need A Pet Sitter?

 

Most people don't think they need a pet sitter. Many of the reasons they feel this way is because they are unclear about what a pet sitter does. I found this video explaining some of the unknown.

Too many times, our pets are left alone. Or maybe we have a neighbor checking on them. But, how do we know we really know that they are being taken care of? Now, don't get me wrong, I am not saying this just because I want the business. I am saying this from a pets advocates point of view. There is no way, I would leave my dogs in care of a neighbor or the 10yr old son to come over and just feed and give it water everyday. I would want my dogs to be out running around, socializing with eachother and not have to stay in a "pen" to live in their waste for days til I return.

And don't get me started on a kennel. About 5 years ago, my pets were victims of me "not knowing better" and have them boarded at my vets' office kennel. What a mistake! No, they were not physically harmed, but they were soooo stressed out when I picked them up. The oldest, Puncho, was 1 and the other one, Tyson, was 1 also. Puncho is a full blooded American Stafford Pit Bull, while Tyson was a shepard mixed breed. I immediately saw that Puncho appeared "thinner" by his back end area. Which lead me to know that he didn't eat well. Tyson on the other hand was normal. Both, excited to see me though. VERY EXCITED!

The vet assist came out and handed me the shirts in a bag that I had left for them (they ask you to bring in a shirt with your smell on it to help with the transition of me being gone for both of them). Even though she wanted to hand me the bag and go back to work, I had to question her. I had to gain my composer first. Then I asked about how was their days while I was gone. She replied (with alittle of attitude) "the pit howled a lot and wont eat nothing and the other one just laid around." Instantly my heart felt sympathy for them because knowing that they had never experienced anything like this (being put in a kennel with strangers and other dogs around them too). And Puncho howled like that when he wanted to be let out to pee. She said "he howled the whole weekend" which meant he was never let out of his cage the entire time I was gone. I could just picture him standing at that doorway howling loud enough just to go out to pee. While he was looking and waiting for me, but I never came. How SAD?

The thought of him not eating either, really made me feel bad. Here he was locked in a cage. Somewhere he has wasn't familiar with. Looking and waiting for me, his mama. Its been over 4 years since then, and I still get a little choked up about it.

We must start treating our pets like more than an animal. True that's what they are. But, they're also our companions. Most of all our best friends. No matter how you treat them, they ALWAYS forgive instantly. And come right back to love you more.  They depend on you everyday. To feed, protect, and love them! Take a moment and look into their eyes....they tell the story.

Love your pet just as much as they love you!

Continue the journey with me on my website www.curbsidepets.com or https://www.facebook.com/curbsidepet

A new beginning...Curbside Pets, LLC.

Welcome to the blog owned by Curbside Pets!

Today is a special day. Not only is it Halloween, but its going to be remembered as the day I stopped "just thinking" about what needs to be done to get Curbside Pets officially in business, and start putting all my plans into action! What do you think of my biz card?

 

 

 

 

 

Have a safe Halloween from all of us at Curbside Pets!