Fun and Unusual Pet Story

Mommy how dare you tell me I stink! It could be much worse you know. I am showing you this article in the hopes that it will save me from a few baths. I mean really I could be a much smellier pet.

Skunks As Pets? Ohio Woman Says Yes, Indeedhttp://www.peoplepets.com/news/strange/skunks-as-pets-ohio-woman-says-yes-indeed/1

Some of us are dog people. Some of us like cats, horses, birds -- even pigs. Deborah Cipriani, 51, loves skunks. Yes, skunks -- as in black and white, Pepé Le Pew, back-off-or-I'm-going-to-spray-you-with-fumes-so-noxious-it'll-make-your-head-spin skunks. But Cipriani will tell you that skunks come in a wide array of colors, not just black and white, and that keeping them as pets is no different than having a cat or dog to love. Every morning, Cipriani rises at 6 a.m. to feed her pet skunks before leaving for work. "I have an office job that supports my skunk habit," she jokes. Cipriani politely declines to reveal exactly how many skunks she currently has, but will say that she has 40 to 50 litter boxes strewn around her house that she cleans twice a day. It takes close to an hour to feed each of her skunks a breakfast of 1/3 to 1/4 cup of frozen vegetables and their supplements. At night she feeds them holistic dog food mixed with an array of fresh vegetables, fruit, chicken, yogurt, cottage cheese or cereal. "Between the food and the supplements, it costs about $600 a month," Cipriani tells PEOPLEPets.com. "You have to feed skunks the right diet, including calcium, or else they'll lose bone density and start crawling."

licks and sniffs to all my pals Sasha

p.s. Mommy is feeling a little "under the weather" so she won't be doing my tailgate recipe post this weekend. I think"under the weather" means that she keeps running to the potty and staying in there forever and I don't want to be"under the weather". I will take care of her that is if she ever comes out .

A Spooky Halloween

I didn't start blogging until this last Spring. I thought I would show you, my pals what my house looked like last Halloween. I have told you before that my Mommy and big Sis are nutty about Halloween. They have begun this years decorating and when its done I will show it to you. For now I will start with Halloween 2008. First of all, can you believe this costume?? It is one of a few they force and I do mean force me into. I am an elf(OMD how sad is that). BOL BOL BOL, no costumes! Do I look happy?? With my natural cuteness I don't need a costume, do I?? Here is a close up of the graveyard I have to see every time I go potty. I have left my pee-mail on many of them, it makes them less scary.

In the back round is my favorite lookout window, that is blocked as you can see for this display.

Yucky! I left pee-mail on him a couple of times, now he doesn't even try to scare me. That will teach you, Mr. Scary head guy!
Not quite so scary in the day time.

Mommy got a machiny thingy that makes it all smoky and hard to see out there. It is a good time for me to leave little "surprises" on the ground for the trick or treaters to take home on their shoes(giggle).

I hope you liked my little tour, more to come soon on this years edition when the 2 crazy ladies get done.

licks and sniffs,Sasha

Pet Pride

Please go and visit Bozo at Pet pride to see lots of pets having fun and being loved.

I don't think I like Halloween. I mean come on, is this really me?? Why must I be tortured. I don't even get any of the candy. Well Mommy does get me treats just for me, but still I don't get it.
Do you like Halloween??

licks and sniffs, Sasha

We lost :( and Camera Critters

Please go and visit Camera Critters Meme for pictures of all kinds of pets and animals.
Wisconsin lost to Ohio State. Brutus, if I wore a hat I would take it off to you. Congratulations my pal. My Daddy said words today that I have never heard before. Mommy took me outside with big Sis to decorate for Halloween, even she couldn't stand it. We will show you pictures of our decorations soon. The best I could make out Daddy kept saying *#@&!! and then @!#%* and also @**((%$, he said that one a lot. I am glad it is over now.

Please don't tell me there are any more football games on next week to worry about. What did you say Mommy, yes there are and every week for a while. Oh no #%@!!. SASHA!!! What Daddy says that all the time during football. I am in trouble I better go before I am grounded again.

Have a nice Sunday my pals and don't say sassy Daddy words. I am so tired today anyway, we had just a fun and crazy girls night. Please visit Twix's blogA Wiener Dog Blog - to see our escapades. What a night!! A Wiener Dog Blog Oh man, what was in that toilet bowl, my head is spinning.

licks and sniffs Sasha

Dory's Smiley-Fest 2009

Please go visit my little gal pal Dory at Dory's Backyard . Dory has a great contest going on. Its a smiley contest, how fun is that?? Here is a link to the post to give you all the information http://dorysbackyard.blogspot.com/2009/10/dorys-smileyfest-2009.html. The deadline to get your pictures in is October 24. So start smiling!!

Here is my entry:
I am holding my favorite stuffy, Mango the hedgehog.

This is not an entry, but Mommy thinks it is silly and wants to embarrass me I guess. Don't I look crazy in this one?

Thank you Dory and Dory Mama for having this great contest. Will Bilbo be judging?

licks and sniffs, Sasha

Sashy's College Football Friday!!!

Hi to my pals and welcome to another college football Friday with Sasha. Wisconsin has won all their games so far this season. This Saturday we are facing the Ohio Buckeyes. I got to thinking what is a buckeye?? Well I googled it and this will explain a lot:The tree species Aesculus glabra is commonly known as Ohio buckeye, American buckeye, or fetid buckeye. It derives its unflattering common name from the disagreeable odor generated from the flowers, crushed leaves, broken twigs, or bruised bark .
"A small, shiny, dark brown nut with a light tan patch that comes from the official state tree of Ohio, the buckeye tree." I hope Wisconsin does its best to beat them. I do hope it is a good game for all.

The menu for this week always begins with a cheese platter. Can you believe how she is teasing me with this, so close to my very hungry tummy? I did get a piece after the picture. 1. Cheese platter

2. Tossed salad with crushed nuts.

3. Homemade pizza(Mommy makes the best pizza and she even makes one just for me, with toppings I can have)

4. Fresh berry salad

5. Homemade peach pie

6. Plenty of nuts for everyone to eat and chew up.
I hope you all have a good weekend. Brutus is from Ohio and we tease each other back and forth about our football teams. It is all in good fun. We love each other. I think Brutus was even named after that silly looking mascot Ohio State has, my Daddy calls it the pregnant acorn. This is our weekend Brutus. Whatever happens I love you. In Wisconsin there is a saying" We may not always win the game, but we always win the party". I hope you all have fun tailgate parties.

licks and sniffs, Sasha

Sashy's Health News

Hello to all of my pals. I found this article, well Mommy did actually from the ASPCA and we thought you might find it interesting. I can't stand to think of any of my friends getting sick, but especially to get the piggy sickness. I don't even want to know what would happen. There is a line that Mommy bigified. It says that humans can give it to pigs! Isn't that crazy, I thought they were giving it to us. It turns out we shouldn't be blaming our piggy friends(if you have any) cause it turns out they didn't really make us sick. I hope you all stay healthy.

"1. Can Cats and Dogs Catch Swine Flu?

Pet parents of dogs and cats can relax for now, say ASPCA veterinarians. While the 2009 H1N1 virus—a faster moving and possibly more debilitating strain of influenza than the typical seasonal flu—has become an international concern, the virus, referred to as swine flu when first identified, appears to present little risk of infecting dogs and cats. However, viruses can mutate quickly and taking important preventative measures remains essential.
“Many species can become infected with influenza viruses, but the current 2009 H1N1 virus, which is a mixture of genetic material from different species, has not been identified in animal populations in the United States to date,” says Dr. Miranda Spindel, Director of ASPCA Veterinary Outreach. “These viruses are notoriously unpredictable, though, and it is important that we remain vigilant.”
In terms of other animals who are susceptible, Dr. Spindel warns that influenza or flu viruses are occasionally transmitted from people to pigs, and the 2009 H1N1 virus has also been identified in turkeys. Pet parents of Vietnamese Potbellies, African Pygmies and other pet pigs should monitor their animals' health closely, notify their veterinarian of any signs of illness and speak to their veterinarian about influenza type A vaccines. And ferrets are susceptible to most human flu viruses, so pet parents should take extra care to prevent exposure of pet ferrets to people or other ferrets with flu symptoms.
Meanwhile, flu season is upon us and pet parents should take common-sense preventative measures to keep their dogs and cats healthy:
If your dog is exhibiting flu-like symptoms, including coughing, nasal discharge or fever (normal dog and cat temperature is 101 to 102.5 degrees), play it safe and avoid taking him to places like dog parks, where he can pass on germs or come into contact with unvaccinated or sick dogs.
Avoid letting your cat roam freely outside.
If your dog comes into frequent contact with other dogs or is kept in a kennel, the ASPCA recommends that you discuss with your veterinarian whether vaccination against canine influenza may be appropriate. Note: canine influenza and H1N1 are not the same virus.
Talk to your vet about what flu vaccines are currently available, and be sure all your pets get vaccinated!
Don't let your pet share water bowls, food dishes or toys with other animals.
Make sure your pet is eating, drinking and playing as he normally does each day. If you notice your pet behaving unusually, or if he has flu-like symptoms, check in with your veterinarian immediately. "

licks and sniffs, Sasha

The Brenda Photo Challenge

I love this meme, I am new to it, but it has been fun. There is a new theme every few weeks and the themes are picked by bloggers suggestions. This week( I am a little late) the theme is PETS!! How great is that. Please go and visit http://brendaphotochallenge.blogspot.com/ to join in. I am a very good pet, right Mommy?? The first photo is Mommies favorite of me.




Halloween last year.
Please more treats Mommy. I am a good girl.

I was day dreaming in this one.

licks and sniffs, Sasha

I am so lucky!!

Please visit Camera Critters Meme for lots and lots of great critters to love.

Look what I got from my friends Captain and Candy at I need a Sugar fix . They are the cutest little pals anydog could have and I love them. Please go visit them if you haven't already. What a big surprise. Mommy is that package for me??It is for me!!! Oh look at whats in here, I am soooooooooooo lucky! New toys, new toys. Oh I am so happy.

Look at all the bounty. I get a picture of my pals for the fridge and 2 new toys and a note for the door so Mommy knows what she should be doing at all times.

I am so excited to play with my new toys that I can't even hold still. Mommy please put away the flashy beast and let me play!

Thank you so much my friends for a nice surprise.

We had a very busy weekend with big Sissy's birthday plans so I have been away. I didn't even get my College football Friday post up. Wisconsin beat the Gophers of Minnesota. Next week we face the big acorn or nut looking thing from Ohio State. I will have my Friday post as we are serving ground nuts in many different ways(are you ready Brutus?) Have a good week!

licks and sniffs, Sasha

p.s I know that Ohio State guy is a buckeye, it is just a fun little teasing thing me and Brutus have. All in fun, he calls Bucky Badger "the squirrel" sheeeeeeeesh!

Tomorrow is my big Sissy's birthday!!

I love my big Sis soooooooooo much. I want to give her a special post for her birthday, so she knows how much I love her. We do so many things together. She takes me to the park. When we are tired we snuggle together( well ok in this one I wasn't so tired but you get the idea)

She lets me drive to Dairy Queen and buys me special puppy cones just for me. Just so you know, I am not actually driving and this was posed. Katy would never let me ride like this while she is driving. She loves me too much.

She takes me for a walk every single day, no matter how tired she is. We get to visit my neighborhood friends. I am looking out for squirrels here.

Here I am watching out the window for her to come home from worky job. Every morning I watch her leave and I try to give her sad face so she comes right back, it never works, she says she needs to earn green papers to get me toys and treats. I can live with that I guess.
Here I am with my big Sis. Happy Birthday Sissy, I hope you like my pressie, I left it in your shoe for a surprise(giggle).

Since it is her birthday I am letting her do Norwoods Eyewatch Friday. Please visit Norwood for more Friday eyes Norwood Unleashed.

licks and sniffs, Sasha

Me and my big Sis

Umm big Sis...I think they make spray for stinky feet. Just sayin.

licks and sniffs, Sasha

p.s. Just kidding I love my big Sis.

I think I partied too much this weekend!

Please visit Camera Critters Meme and check out lots and lots of critters. Its fun! Oh my goodness, it was a fun weekend around here. The Badgers and the Packers won and the Tigers are getting closer to being the champs. My Mommy sure knows how to throw a party. I wish you could have all joined me. Now I am exhausted. I can barely lift my head. I ate too much cheese and I think it is weighing me down, I can't get up.

Ohhhhhhh, I think I will try to sleep for a while. Mayhaps I will dream about cheese and my friends and I having a party together. Wouldn't that be nice. On second thought I could use a belly rub. I think I will go find my Daddy. He gives the best belly rubs.

Daddy is a sports nut, fanatic and every other word that there is for his addiction. Needless to say he is happy right now. When the Daddy is happy, everyone is happy. At least around here. I love my Daddy, I just wish he didn't yell at the talking box so much. I don't even like the talking box, cause when it talks no one pays attention to me. Sometimes I hear the doorbell ring or someone knocking at the door and I run to check. I hear everyone laughing and saying, silly pup, its just the talking box. I think it is evil. What do you think? Does your family have a talking box? Please let me know so we can figure it out together. Maybe the Scarlet Puppynickel will come and take it away(giggle).

licks and sniffs, Sasha

Sashy's College Football Friday!!!

Hi to my pals! It is Friday and time to plan another tailgate party for tomorrow. This week is important according to my Daddy, they start conference play(whatever that is). Wisconsin plays Michigan State. Its kind of funny because we live in Michigan, but since Mommy and Daddy came from Wisconsin they still want the Badgers to win. If they want them to win, so do I.

Here is a picture of last weeks cherry pie that Mommy and big Sis made and I got to share it!! It was soooooooo yummy.

Ok on to this weeks menu:

1. Pulled pork sandwiches(this is one of Mommies favorites)

2. Veggies and dip (no green veggies this week cause of Michigan State)

3. Assorted cheeses(duh from Wisconsin) and cocktail breads (the cheese I get to share)

4. Homemade apple-peach sauce(Mommy went to the farmers market for the fruit)

5. Homemade coconut angel food cake with coconut frosting.

I can't wait. I hope you all have a nice weekend and enjoy your football games. Brutus I wish you luck my friend, October 10th is coming fast(giggle), getting nervous?

licks and sniffs, Sasha