Starbucks Rendez-vous

After daddy's bike ride, mommy and I got in the Bailey-mobile and hopped over to Starbucks to meet up with daddy.  And I made yet another friend.  His name is Pete and he's a Australian Shepherd/Poodle mix.  Isn't his hair fun and fluffy?  I love making new friends! Woof woof!

Party In The Park

Daddy took me to the park again today!  Yippee!  Oh boy, I love the park.  And guess who was also there?  My buddies:  Darla (Boston Terrier), Shadow (Golden Retriever) and Rambo (English Bulldog).  Woohoo!  Party in the park!!  We had a fun time frolicking around with each other.  Can't wait to head to the park again and see what surprises are in store for me!  Woof woof!

My Daddy is the Best!

Daddy, I love you for all that you do.
I'll kiss you, lick you and hug you
Because you love me too! 
You feed me and need me to chase the ball and play.
So smile because I love you each and every day!

JAWS

Attended the Long Beach 11th Annual Walk for the Animals event this weekend and look who I ran into:  JAWS!!!

Blessing of the Animals

Yesterday, I attended the Long Beach Interfaith Blessing of the Animals.  This year, it was located at the beach at sunset.  Every year, members of the clergy gather to bless all the animals with olive branches and holy water.

There were all sort of animals at the event:  sheep, goats, chickens. rabbits, horses and even an alpaca.  And of course there were kitties and lots of doggies there.  Check out the alpaca.  His name is Peanut.

Here I am with daddy as we walk the red carpet for the blessing.

There were clergy members from many different churches and religions.

Look!  It's me waiting for my turn to be blessed!

Finally!  Made it to the front of the line!  Here I am being blessed by two priests.

What a fun day!

"Not to hurt the creatures brethren is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough.  We have a higher mission - to be of service to them wherever they require it."  -  Saint Francis of Assisi

Seal Beach Wag 'n' Walk

 Went to Seal Beach today to attend the annual Wag 'n' Walk event.  Here doggies and their mommies and daddies can enjoy a walk together around downtown Seal Beach to raise money for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center.  I can't think of a better way to help homeless animals enjoy a better life than to help raise a bit of money and awareness for pet in animal shelters. 

After the event, I got hungry.  I had to find FOOD!  On our way to find food, we bumped into this cute Basset Hound.  I didn't get his name, but what a cutie.  The usual pleasantries were exchanged.  He smelled me, I smelled him.  All was good. 

As we continued on our journey to find food, we finally came to a place called The Crema Cafe.  At last - FOOD!  Yippee! 

 Mommy had the Chinese Chicken Salad and a bottle of Rieme sparkling lemonade  Looks yummy, right?

Daddy had the Breakfast Burrito with eggs, bacon (yum!) and potatoes and a bottle of Rieme sparkling lemonade as well.  I could definitely eat that burrito!

And what did I have, you ask?  NOTHING!  Well, daddy did give me some snacks from my treat bag that they usually bring along.  But again....NOTHING!  So I just slept while they enjoyed their FOOD!  Again, not fair!

Pinktober!

Do you know of the Dalai Lama?  I know that I don’t know who he is.  But my mommy told me that he is a very wise man who once said, “Change only takes place through action."   Well, this my friends, is definitely the call to arms that has motivated millions and millions of women around the world to support Breast Cancer Awareness month.  I know it is my rallying call.  My grandma is a breast cancer survivor and I stand with her in the fight for a cure.

Each year, October is recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness month by most governments, the media and of course, breast cancer survivors. Every October since 1985, the familiar symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness month has been the pink ribbon.  You see them displayed on cars, posters, advertised on TV and magazines and proudly worn by women on their clothing.  

Breast Cancer Awareness month is an initiative to raise awareness of breast cancer and to reduce the disease’ stigma by educating people about its symptoms and treatment options.  Supporters (like me!) hope that greater knowledge will lead to earlier detection of breast cancers, which is associated with higher long-term survival rates and that money raised for breast cancer will produce a reliable and permanent cure.

There are a wide variety of charitable organizations that are involved in breast cancer awareness such as Susan G. Komen for the Cure, National Breast Cancer Coalition and Breast Cancer Action.  While these large organizations do dominate the media, the most practical, day-to-day support organizations are those small, local groups that provide emotional and physical support to those in their area.

So please “think pink” this month.  Support those organizations and programs that help and support those touched by breast cancer.   Help raise the education and awareness about breast cancer.  Help undeserved women received breast cancer screenings and follow-up care through services at clinics and mobile mammography units.  Support breast cancer awareness through fundraising events in your area.  Remember, “early detection is your best protection.”  Wear your pink today!  Woof woof!