Bella Stars in her first short film...if you could hear that!

Okay, so im no lassie yet but im working my way up there :) Me and mom took the train to Gramercy in the city and we got to hang out with some really cool people. Acting aint easy, well it was for me but i didnt have any lines however this so called "short film" took the whole day! Not that i minded much, everyone loved me and kept saying what a great dog i was and hey, i wasnt even doing anything but walking around with the lead actor. Mom kept my spirits up with some yummy snacks and boy it was cold...thankfully i had my hiking coat on. At the end of the day we all went out to eat for dinner at a sushi restaurant. We cant wait to see the film which should be entered in all the upcoming film festivals. Hopefully it will do well, mom says that all good movies need a dog in it...i think so!

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge...

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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10 Pet Peeves dogs have about humans :)

1. Blaming your farts on me..... not funny... not funny at all !!!
2. Yelling at me for barking. I'M A FRIGGIN' DOG
3. Taking me for a walk, then not letting me check stuff out. Exactly whose walk is this anyway?
4. Any trick that involves balancing food on my nose. Stop it!
5. Any haircut that involves bows or ribbons. Now you know why we chew your stuff up when you're not home.
6. The sleight of hand, fake fetch throw. You fooled a dog! Whoooo Hoooooooo what a proud moment for the top of the food chain.
7. Taking me to the vet for "the big snip", then acting surprised when I freak out every time we go back!
8. Getting upset when I sniff the crotches of your guests. Sorry, but I haven't quite mastered that handshake thing yet.
9. Dog sweaters. Hello ??? Haven't you noticed the fur?
10. How you act disgusted when I lick myself. Look, we both know the truth. You're just jealous.

Now lay off me on some of these things. We both know who's boss here! You don't see me picking up your poop do you?

~EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY. A DOG ALWAYS OFFERS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.
CATS HAVE TO THINK ABOUT IT!

Vaccines 101

Vaccines are simply small doses of infectious agents that are injected into your pet to help their body fight off certain diseases. By doing this, their immune system has already experienced that disease and remembers to produce antibodies that will be able to bind and destroy it, when exposed to the real thing. Some pets may develop a reaction to a particular vaccine and small breed dogs are usually more affected. Some reactions can be hives, hair loss around the injection site, swelling of the face and vomiting but rarely does a reaction take pets to the ER. Most pets will be sleepy or less active after their shots for about a day or two, they may also not have much of an appetite. Most countries requires that all cats and dogs receive annual rabies vaccines however other shots are highly recommended as well. There is a saying that i love...One ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and this is so true! Below is a list of available vaccines some of which are given together as a single vaccination combo.

~Dogs
Distemper
Parvovirus
Adenovirus
Hepatitis
Parainfluenza
Rabies
Leptospirosis
Bordetella
Lyme
Coronavirus

Typical Dog Vaccine Schedule
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~Cats
Rabies
Panleukopenia
Rhinotracheitis
Calicivirus
Feline leukemia
Feline AIDS
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Chlamydophilia

Typical Cat Vaccine Schedule
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*Ferrets also receive the Canine distemper and Rabies vaccines

Bella and Pet E! Magazine in the VA Pet Expo

Bella and Pet E! Magazine is going to Chantilly VA to particiate in their Pet Expo from March 28th. to the 30th. Check back soon for more information and pictures of the event.

Welcome to my blog

Hello everyone, this is Bella the Boston here...Well okay you got me, we all know dogs cant type but thats what i have my mommy for, to help me do things that i cant do for myself. With just a look she can tell what id like to say because we have a great bond and friendship that is like no other. So if you have anything to say to me it has to go through my mommy first but dont worry shes a really great human that loves to help out pets in need. Both of us are all ears just waiting to hear all that you and your pets have to say, weither it be a question or comment we are hear for you and look forward to sharing our experience, thoughts, stories, advice and anything else that you furry, feathered or scaled friends would like to share with us! Bark at ya later...