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Noodle is feeling patriotic today!

Howdy, Y’all!   Noodle Here.

My Mom and Dad are out celebrating the 4th of July without me this year, but I want you to know that that’s not necessarily a bad thing!  I’m holding down the fort at the Ranch (all 10 lbs of me), making sure all the other dogs have company, and I’m busy keep away the intruders in the tall grass (All grass is tall to me).

My mom says that the 4th of July is a real reason to celebrate.  Rumor has it, she’s visiting the home of a Navy pilot, who’s home for only a short visit near the end of a VERY long deployment.  I love snuggling on my mom’s lap while she’s reading her friend’s military spouse blog, Witty Little Secret.

Sometimes she laughs (fun for me), and sometimes she cries (good for her), but she always leaves with a better understanding of what it’s like to truly sacrifice for the sake of our country.

Okay, back to me and my cuddly self.  Did I mention I miss my mom?  There is one more thing I need you to know before tonight.  If your county doesn’t have a burn ban like Travis County does, and you actually get to go out and see fireworks tonight, do my four-legged friends a favor and DON’T bring them along.  I know you love to take us lots of places, and most times that’s a good thing!  But fireworks stress us out, so please keep us home indoors where it’s safe.  Windows closed, shades drawn, and music up are all things that will improve the mood.  If your pups have access to your back yard where the scary fireworks are, make sure their collars and tags are on, JUST IN CASE they feel the need to escape and go AWOL.  If you have time, download this really cool CD called Through a Dog’s Ear, it’s music just for me that is especially made to calm us down.  Here’s even more safety tips for dogs during fireworks.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July, dog friends, and come home soon, Mom!

Love, Noodle

This is Tessa. She was found this weekend in Pioneer Crossing West. She is a sweet girl who has obviously been well taken care of. I think she’s less than a year old.

It looks like we’re going to tak her to Town Lake in case her family is looking for her there. She was found without a collar and doesn’t have a microchip. Are you taking notes???

Here’s her listing on Craig’s List in case you know anyone in her neighborhood. Pass it on!
http://austin.craigslist.org/laf/1044767809.html