For my boy Young Pip

feeds@yuku.com (Lilypad) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:15:08 GMT

If it should be that I grow weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad, I understand;
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.

Purple Martin Day

feeds@yuku.com (Lilypad) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:37:39 GMT

Today Mrs. Merle Wood and her son Lance D. held the 14th Annual Purple Martin Field Day at their farm located off Hamilton Road. What a day filled with gracious hospitality by the Woods and then to leave with the knowledge on establishing, restoring, or expanding a purple martin colony.

The Wood family started a colony with 4 pairs of martins in 1992; the colony...

Kudos

feeds@yuku.com (Lilypad) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:47:39 GMT

To the County Planning Commission, S.N.A.P., Green Springs Humane Society, and to all who testified regarding the "proposed" commercial kennel on 522.

See page A3 in this weeks CV.

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."...

Neat and simple fence for dogs/cats etc.

feeds@yuku.com (688i) — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:02:55 GMT

About two months ago I put up one of those wireless electric fence systems by PetSafe. It uses one transmitter and ever how many receiver collars(one for each animal) you need to control a 180 foot diameter circle. It can also be set smaller to a 30 foot diameter circle. There's no wire to run at all. Takes about two trips around the boundary marked by flags with the leashed dog initially to understand how far they can go and then a couple of learning shocks when they cross the...

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

feeds@yuku.com (Lilypad) — Wed, 21 May 2008 08:35:48 GMT

My neighbor's dog was taken down like a freight train w/Rocky Mt spotted fever-please read the attached information. Luckily after some very strong antibiotics, the dog is now 36 hrs. into recovery. The upside, dogs who have had Rocky Mountain spotted fever and recover are immune to reinfection for years.

There is no vaccine for Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Tick control is the main way to prevent Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Products which repel...

FYI-Animal cruelty

feeds@yuku.com (Lilypad) — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:20:32 GMT

http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cruelty_faq

Rabies Shots

feeds@yuku.com (wackomommie) — Sat, 03 May 2008 21:03:40 GMT

Does anyone know if Louisa is sponsoring rabies shots this year or when? I've been keeping an eye open in the CV but maybe I missed it.

Little white fuzzy face

feeds@yuku.com (Lilypad) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:57:13 GMT

You know how you drive the same route everyday, you notice a man out in the yard in a lawn chair who waves, or you notice a particular tree that just seems to stand out or even a dog on a chain you wish you could rescue. Well for the past year in my travels I have noticed a lil white goat on a long tether. I would toot my horn at him and he'd look up and flap his ears. Days and months went by, I swear he knew I was coming down the road and would be...

Pets are NOT TOYS

feeds@yuku.com (Colleen) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:08:58 GMT

I just read the online classified ads and am seething. There is an ad for two free lab mix puppies "that need to go to the vet...because I got them for my kids..... and they won't take care of them." Then, there is an ad from the same person Wanting a Kitten. For your info, classified ad placer, pets are not toys for your children. So, let's get rid of the puppies and get a kitten instead? Please, I am begging you. Find a suitable home for your puppies and do not bring...

Pet Day at Earlyhouse

feeds@yuku.com (RugerRW) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:25:30 GMT

Pet Day - Sunday, April 13 from 1-4
Please join us (your well behaved humans may come along too) for an afternoon of fun, tricks and exercise.
We will have groomers, trainers and pet fanciers. There will be a costume parade and prizes for the best costumes.

Is your dog talented? Sign up for the...

Ring-necked pheasants

feeds@yuku.com (RugerRW) — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:20:17 GMT
Is anyone else seeing an awful lot of these lately?

They are all over our property, and we have never seen these before around our area. Saw a whole flock of them a couple months ago.

Saw one the other day walking the dogs and thought for sure one of them was going to see the bird. When we came around a tree, the bird laid down and as soon as the dog was out of site, it stood back up. It didn't mind me seeing it.

Deal fell through?

feeds@yuku.com (Lilypad) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:35:13 GMT
I heard the deal to give the historic home Longevity House a facelift has fallen through. The Humane Society was working with SNAP (Spay and Neuter Assistance Program). Say it isn't so!

Dog Honored for Donating Blood

feeds@yuku.com (damps) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:20:23 GMT
This article caught my eye this morning.

HOWELL, Mich. (Feb. 19) - He's donated blood 20 times and is being honored by the Livingston County chapter of the American Red Cross.

More here...

Man's best friend?

feeds@yuku.com (Lilypad) — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:20:48 GMT
The Louisa shelter took in 70 dogs in January. Twenty-two, or 31 percent, were abandoned hunting dogs. They are classified that way because of the telltale signs- breed, collar marks, a skinny frame or perhaps a tattoo. Most of the beagles and hounds are older, but some are young pups afraid of loud noises such as gunfire.

"I wish this didn't happen at all," said Bradley McGehee, chief animal-control officer for Louisa County. "But the sad reality is, if a dog doesn't...

Looking for good home

feeds@yuku.com (RugerRW) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:57:38 GMT
I have a friend that is selling his horse farm and horses. But he is also looking for a good home for his dog and cat.

Looking for homes for 1 dog and 1 cat:
1 Neutered Male part Labrador/part ?. Approx 14 months old, weighs approx 40 pounds

1 Spayed female gray tabby cat. Approx 3 years old. Indoor/Outdoor

Website is www.headsupfarm.com

If anyone is interested in adopting these critters.

Move over Puxatony Phil

feeds@yuku.com (Lilypad) — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:51:34 GMT
I just saw 4 Eastern Bluebirds in my yard!
Last week a flock of 5,000+ Grackles landed-who knows what this coming week will bring!

New Puppy

feeds@yuku.com (688i) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:50:34 GMT
I am enjoying the new puppy "Buck" so much I just had to share. We got him a sweater and he now stays outside most of the time. We let him stay in the insulated garage when it get's below 30 but he don't seem to mind the cold at all. He's definitely a duck dog and loves water. Get's it all over his face head and feet when drinking and drinks every 15 minutes. He also pees every 10 minutes so when he's inside we have to be real careful. Like to bring him in about news time...

Pet Care Day in Fredricksburg, VA

feeds@yuku.com (groomingwomyn) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:30:14 GMT
Check this website out www.cvgc.info
a local Business owner is Hosting this event
Come over and injoy the day
Thank you

Any Bully Breed Owners?

feeds@yuku.com (Colleen) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:45:24 GMT
I acquired a pit last year. She freaking growled at me tonight over a piece of rawhide. Any bully owners out here?

And now the rest of the story-

feeds@yuku.com (Lilypad) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:04:33 GMT
I've been patiently waiting for this story to play out...
just didn't sound like the whole story.

www.nypost.com/seven/1231...469573.htm

Fins, Fur & Feathers

For my boy Young Pip

Purple Martin Day

Kudos

Neat and simple fence for dogs/cats etc.

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

FYI-Animal cruelty

Rabies Shots

Little white fuzzy face

Pets are NOT TOYS

Pet Day at Earlyhouse

Ring-necked pheasants

Deal fell through?

Dog Honored for Donating Blood

Man's best friend?

Looking for good home

Move over Puxatony Phil

New Puppy

Pet Care Day in Fredricksburg, VA

Any Bully Breed Owners?

And now the rest of the story-