The Peppy Pets Daily
February 14, 2003
The Story of A Dog Named....Tiddleewinks
By: Tara Lin Payne
I got Tiddleewinks, Tiddles was what I named my dog for short,
when she was 3 years old and I was 5.
Tiddleewinks was a Chihuahua/Dachshund.
My parents adopted her from a couple that abused her
and didn't feed her properly, she was so skinny she
could squeeze through the privacy fence they had and
everytime she did she was beaten for it.
My mom and Step-father picked her up after one of
my brother's football games, she was meant to be a
gift for him. As soon as they got home the first thing
Tiddles did was run straight to me and she was my
dog from there on out. I fattened her up and got
her nice and healthy. She followed me everywhere,
and everyone in the neighborhood loved her.
She was real protective of me as well. I remember
when Tiddles started following me to the bus
stop and waited with me until I left for school
and when I came home from school there she'd be at
the bus stop waiting for me. This became a routine
for Tiddles and I.
Tiddles would also sleep in the bed with me, she
either slept on another pillow right next to my
head or slept next to me with her head on my neck.
We moved when I was 10 to another city and neighborhood.
Tiddles didn't seem to mind though, she kept her
routine of waiting for the bus with me and being
there when I came home.
I didn't have a lot of friends throughout middle and
high school, but the one friend I could always count
on was Tiddles. She always knew when I was upset or
hurting and she would just sit and listen when I
needed to talk.
Tiddles passed away right before I turned 16, she
was 14. I was lost without her, she was my best friend
and always will be. I still feel her presence every now
and then although I have moved from my parents home
where she passed away, she will always be
with me no matter where I go.
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Hope you are having a great Valentine's day. Remember
to pay special attention to your pets today. They deserve
hugs and kisses for all the great, un-conditional love they
give you.
Pet's are angels in disguise
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Today's Pet Care Tip
By: Jane Bick's D.V.M.
Horse Cookie Samples:
Antioxidants defend against dangerous free radical damage,
which many scientists believe are the cause of accelerated aging
and many other ailments, such as degenerative joint problems.
I've formulated a special blend of vitamins, minerals,
real honey, real maple sugar, flaxseed meal, applesauce,
and Rice XTM for horses!
Rice XTM is a stabilized rice bran and germ that provides
over 70 powerful antioxidant compounds and other nutrients.
If you have a horse and would like to try a sample of
my Delicious tasting Oven Baked Horse cookies, then
go here to find out more:
Horse Cookie Samples
Please limit to one sample per customer.
U.S. residents only
These samples and the mailing cost come directly out of
our representatives pockets. This is not a big company
promotion, so please only send for a sample if you are
really considering an excellent, all natural, healthy treat for
your horse.
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As many of you horse owners know, molasses is used
frequently as a sweetener in a lot of horse treats and feeds.
Molasses is a very poor carbohydrate/energy source.
It does provide iron and a few trace minerals, but the real
honey and real maple syrup in these horse cookies are an
Excellent carbohydrate/energy source and provide a whole
lot more minerals and trace minerals for your horse.
Plus we all know that joint problems are epidemic in horses.
One of the reasons why is because of free radical damage.
Free radicals are like little tiny pests, they are produced
through various means, like breathing polluted air, exercise,
eating certain foods, etc.
Free radicals work their destruction by poking holes in the
cell structures. This is stress and leads to damage. A horse
creates tremendous pressure on their joints, and coupled with
the free radical damage, can and does lead to joint problems.
Taking antioxidants defends against free radicals by actually
neutralizing these pesky little atoms so that they are unable
to poke holes in the cells.
Antioxidants are found in fresh vegetables, certain vitamins,
and other products such as the Rice XTM. Rice XTM is
a very powerful antioxidant and one in which your horse
needs to help protect him/her from free radical damage.
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People who are allergic to cats are actually allergic to
their saliva or their dander.
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