Angel's Love Notes |
Do you need chemistry to fall in love?
There is no doubt that being highly attracted to someone and having the
connection of chemistry between two people can help, but is it all that’s needed
to keep love between two people, no certainly not, there is much more to love
than the electricity of chemistry. Here are a few things to consider for a
relationship to move into the category of longevity.
1. Do you have common interests, do you like to do the same things and are your
values aligned.
2. Is religion important, do you have the same faith and believe in the same
things?
3. What about family? Do you both want family, are your family connections
important.
4. What about your future, where do you both see yourselves in 15 years?
5. What’s your snuggle barometer? Are you both tactile touchy feely people?
Of course, the list in endless, but these are a few starter questions to ask
yourself to see if a relationship between you and your prospective love mate is
likely to last the distance.
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Pet Product Reviews by YOGI
 Woof, everyone! I’m YOGI ANGEL, a 2.5lb cream tea-cup poodle, and I have been lucky enough to land myself in the lap of pet-luxury with my mommy, Jennifer Angel, who makes me feel special and loved with kisses, hugs and lots of walks, and whether it’s NYC for a business trip, or the studio to do some filming, I go everywhere with my mommy. We even have our own celebrity name…YANGEL. Pretty Cool! I know that all puppies and pets are not as lucky as I am, and as Angel buys me the latest in pet products, I would like to pass on my opinion and product reviews. Please visit my column regularly as I will post my product reviews and little blogs about all things animal in this space. Have a happy and loving day with your best friend, your loving pet!
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Dino's Amazing Weight Loss
I've got to tell you about my mate Dino and his miraculous weight loss. When Dino and I become best buddies a year ago, he weighed in at 69lbs and for an Australian Cattle Dog that is just too hefty. His mum tried an assortment of dog foods that claimed to be low-calorie or specifically for weight loss but none were effective, until he started eating Now Fresh Grain-Free Senior and Weight-Loss food. Not only does the grain-free help his waistline stay slim, but the ingredients are human quality and they use non-rendered oils which will keep him healthier longer. Dino has been eating Now Fresh Grain-Free Senior and Weight Loss for six months and has lost over ten pounds, which is more than I weigh! Dino has had great weight-loss success eating this food and continues to trim up and get healthy.
| Every small bundle of joy could use a lift. If you're a jetsetter, you need these travel steps
My pet stairs make life so much easier. As a little guy it isn't always easy to get on the bed, when I first got my molded foam stairs it took me a little while to get used to. Mommy had to take me up and down until I got used to them. Now I can race up and down my stairs as fast as my little legs will go. When we saw Hugs Pet Products had inflatable stairs and for only $49.99, I thought they'd be a great idea for when mommy and I go out of town. We bought and electric pump and my stairs inflate and deflate in no time at all. So far on all of our trips the stairs can fit in my suitcase and reach the hotel bed perfectly. They are well worth the space. If you travel like we do, they are really worth the cost.
Here's the information from the Hugs Pet Products site.
Product Features
• Makes it easy for small dogs and older pets to get up on a bed or other surface
• Easy to inflate and set up
• Lightweight and portable; can be used anywhere
• Heavy duty nylon cover resists puncture
• Ideal for homes, hotels or traveling in an RV
• Removable cover is washable; easy to clean
Product Description
If your small dog or your older pet needs a new way to get up on higher surfaces, try the Pet Steps! The unit is easy to inflate and set up so it can be used anywhere, and the heavy duty nylon cover resists puncture. Portable and lightweight, it's ideal for homes, hotels or the great outdoors. Your pet will have more pep in their step when they use Pet Steps!
| Private portable playpen for your pup.
This playpen is another must have travel item. It folds into a flat carry case and just pops up in an instant. Before your eyes it transforms from a carry case into a playpen. When I was a baby my mommy used to put me in the playpen when she had to leave for a meeting or somewhere else she can’t take me. You can zip the whole unit up so your baby doesn’t sneak out, like a crate with a bit more wiggle room. Now that I’m older though I don’t need to be zipped all the way up, but I can still use my playpen as my own private retreat. It’s like carrying my bedroom with us wherever we go!
Here is the retailer information so you can get your own portable private playpen.
New style dog playpens, or Soft Side Play Yard, from Precision Pet Products, are perfect for just about any occasion you could imagine. They are light in weight, but heavy-duty in performance. The entire playpen pops up in seconds and is made from water-resistant canvas for indoor or outdoor use.
Feature rich design accessories include two doors, a removable floor panel and top, water bottle holders, and two large storage pockets. Set up and storage are so easy you'll want to take yours everywhere. Perfect for bringing your dogs to friends, family, and neighbors homes. Unbeatable for use at dog shows or other events where you like to keep your pets safe and secure.
Cleaning is a breeze with warm water and a soft brush. Or just hose them off and let air dry. You won't be disappointed with any of the 3 sizes for dogs up to 70 pounds. Includes free carry case.
Small: 29" diameter, 17" high (dogs up to 25 lbs)
Medium: 36" diameter, 21" high (dogs up to 40 lbs)
Large: 46" diameter, 28" high (dogs up to 70 lbs)
| Oh so snuggly-I love my new Cuddle Cup.
The material is so soft and smooth, I can wrap myself up in comfort. It folds up so my mommy can take it with us wherever we go. As soon as she unpacked it, of course I knew it was for me- I get tons of presents, I jumped in and scratched up a comfy spot. I rolled around in it like a happy little chap-I just love it! It’s just the most comfortable and secure bed I’ve ever had. All dog mommies should get one of these for their baby. Mine came from our favorite retail shop, GW Little, but I have seen larger ones at Dog Bar, for my mate Dino, and his mommy Amie says she is going to get him one, too. They aren’t just for little guys like me; Dino is a healthy sixty pounds! Here are the details from GWLittle.com.
Cuddle Cups
Susan Lanci Designs has created the ultimate in cuddle cups. Dogs, especially small dogs, love to burrow and snuggle. The cuddle cup is 3 beds in 1: cup style for naps, sleeping bag to burrow in or stretch out for a generous 50" x 20" blanket.
Sumptuousness abounds when your small dog curls up in the Giraffe Cuddle Cup. Made of super soft faux fur and luxurious fabric, this dog bed is reversible and versatile. Small dogs everywhere will want to snuggle up in the ultra-soft, plush shag used in creating the fabulous Shag Cuddle Cup. The newest addition to the cuddle cup family, the Plum Luxe Suede Cuddle Cup. Plush camel-colored curly sue swirls of softness on the inside and plum-colored rich luxe suede on the outside.
| Leba III spray- A miracle for my mouth!
Dental care for dogs, I didn’t like it very much at first, but finally my mommy found a product that was so easy for her to use and not so bad for me either. I know it is important to keep my mouth healthy, my mate Dino from Downunder had extensive dental surgery. If he had Leba III I bet he would have been in better shape. My mommy used to have a tooth brush for me, but it was too big for my tiny little mouth. But then, Angela at GW Little, sent us the Leba III spray and wow what a difference! Mommy sprays it in my mouth two times a day and even though I can’t see it my mommy tells me she loves how is stops the plaque from building up, it actually prevents it from happening in the first place. If I have to endure dental care, which I do, so I don’t end up like my mate Dino, I’d rather use this spray. I give this product a ten!
Here is more detailed information from the retailer, www.gwLittle.com site, the lovely people who sent my mommy this product to try.
miracle formula dental spray, Leba III, for home pet periodontal cleaning that actually turns your dog's teeth white in a matter of weeks in a all-natural way! LEBA III is a "miraculous" herbal product that will not damage enamel and has no side-effects. Spray formula makes daily use easy and safe. No more anesthesia for your pet or outrageous teeth cleaning bills. LEBA III is a dog teeth cleaning system that will save your dog from the most common health problem in dogs, periodontal disease.
Leba III should not be used with any other dental product such as toothpaste during the treatment cycle. This will dilute and possibly negate the effectiveness of the formula.
Testimonials tell the story best:
"Leba III works by stimulating the enzymes in the saliva and gradually cleaning away the plaque buildup that can lead to periodontal disease. The product not only does away with home brushing but also helps protect your pet from the trauma of undergoing anesthesias for a professional cleaning." - Tim Hockley, President of Animal Wellness Magazine
1 oz. Spray Bottle = 240 uses (approx. 8 months supply)
| LETS TALK FOOD!
It is not that I am a fussy eater, well maybe just a little, but I do have a sensitive digestive system, after all, I am on 2.5lbs so I do need to be careful of what I eat. So if you have a sensitive tummy too, have a look at my daily menu:
Breakfast: After my walk, while my mommy checks her emails, I sit on her lap and we share an apple. But not just any apple, the green apples are too sour and I don’t like the skin, so we get the Fuji apples and she peels them for me. I know what you are thinking, I am spoilt, and yes it is true!
Lunch and Dinner:
Here is my gourmet menu; I have a mixture of canned food, pumpkin, freeze dry and fresh cooked chicken
1. I have organic Party Animal canned food; I mostly like the chicken varieties. It has a lot of vitamins and minerals so I get a lot of nutrition from this brand and most of them are grain free, which is very good for me. You can read up on Party Animal food on this link.
http://partyanimalpetfood.com/
2. Then I have some 100% pure mashed pumpkin mixed in, which keeps me regular and it’s sweet so it is yummy.
3. A sprinkle of freeze dried chicken, which adds some raw content into my food, and is also very yummy
4. And because I am such a good little boy, I also get some cooked chicken tenderloin on top just to sweeten the meal for me, cos my mommy knows that this is my favorite. She buys the organic chicken tenderloin and grills it for me.
5. FOR TREATS, I love the freeze dry mixture from PUREBITES, it is all just one ingredient so it is very pure. The trail mix that has liver and beans and all sorts of things in it, love that. Here is the website, go have a look:
http://www.purebites.com/index.html
EXTRA SPECIAL TREAT!! On Friday, when my mommy comes back from the supermarket I get an extra special treat, a small serving of Bar-B-Que chicken, and I love that so much I could eat it till I burst… woof woof!!
So, as you can see, life is pretty good for me, and it is all really healthy stuff!
HAPPY MEAL TIME!
| Quick Release Step-In Harness by Susan Lanci Designs
These Step-In Harnesses are the best! They really are the most comfortable of all the collars or harness I have. They are easy to put on and they sorta allow you to move with it catching your fur or cause any discomfort. Of course, I do have a lot of fancy bling collars, but for my morning and night regular walks, my mommy usually puts this on. I have one in black and a special order in Girraff design, both with bling. It is more expensive to have the bling crystal paws put on, but it does give it an extra touch of glam. The Harness also has a double D ring at the top, which means that I do not feel the leash pulling as much. The sizing chart is spot on too. Angel bought it from one of her favorite on-line stores that stock the Susan Lanci range. Log on and check it out.. www.gwlittle.com HAPPY WALKING!
| LOUBO COLLAR
This is a Dog Bar original LouBo Collar in Multi-color and it just happens to be my birthday present! My Birthday is April the 1st, yes an Aries baby, and fortunately I get to go on lots of walks because as an Aries, I have plenty of energy! I am certainly going to stand up and get noticed in this collar, I love it, so festive, but also comfortable. It is a genuine suede crystal collar so it is soft to touch and wear. They are a one of a kind collar, made in New York and only available at The Dog Bar, which is one of my favorite shopping experiences. It comes in three sizes, 8”, 10” and 12” in length. Check it out at www.dogbar.com
| Top Performance Collapsible Cubes/Toy Box – Black
This is my new toy box. Angel fills it with all my toys and put it on the side with the paw motif on the top, so I can get in it whenever I want to play with my favorite doggie toys. It’s fabulous, and it was inexpensive, which I know made my mommy happy, but it looks good too and very serviceable, an all round winner. I got the black with the gold paw, but it does come in other girly colors too… This is from a new site we have been shopping on. www.baxterboo.com. I also got some booties from this site, as they have a large range in stock, but I have not worn them yet, so I will tell you about hem another time. HAPPY PLAYING!
| My new Pet Flys American WereWolf Faux-fur travel carrier.
On our recent trip to New York City, I travelled in my new furry travel bag,
and as we left the sunny parks of Florida and I popped my little fluffy head
with its recently trimmed and style hair-do outside of my PetFlys American
Werewolf faux-fur dog carrier, I was pleased to have such a wonderfully warm
little carrier. From that moment on this became my bed to retreat to when I just
wanted to put my paws up or when Angel left me in the apartment, while she went
out to attend to business, no doubt the business that buys me all these little
luxuries. She put it in my play pen, which I will tell you about in another blog
review, and this became my little nook to retreat to and I loved it. Now the
case itself, is very nice, but I wondered about the open vents on either side
without anything to pull down to keep the cold air out. I was not out in the
cold for long in the carrier, but that did cross my little poodle mind, because
as you know as a poodle, I am very intelligent. But it did have a zipper
department and two small pockets that my mommy could put her personal things in
and I know that she likes that. We bought it from one of our favorite online
shops.
www.gwlittle.com. Go and have a look, here is the link.
http://www.gwlittle.com/product/luxury-dog-tote-American-Werewolf/dog_carriers
HAPPY TRAVELLING!
| My Doggie Daybed
I love this day bed, it sits right under my mommy’s
desk so I can be close to her, and in ultimate comfort... how lucky am I? I tell
you I am so spoilt, but I do appreciate the love my Angel mom shows me. What’s
great about this designer dog bed is it is like a real sofa and I can snuggle
into the corners. Also, because I am not very big, all of 2.5 lbs, yes that’s
right I am a tea-cup poodle, anyway, what I love about this sofa is it is close
to the floor so I can easily jump up into it. Not to mention, it is chic and
fashionable, and matches in with all the other animal print décor my mommy
loves, and if she is happy, then so am I. Styles range from posh to elegant and
causal camo to vintage country. Prices start at $75, but mine, the Manhattan
Sofa bed was a little more. All the doggy beds are easy to clean and
well-designed to fit any space in your home, go to
www.bowwowsbest.com and see for yourself
| Road Trip Doggie Car Seat Heaven
If you are like me, you like to be
close to your pet owner, pretty much all of the time, and of course, you want to
be comfy. And your pet owner’s main concern is ensuring that you, her or his
baby is safe while you travel, and comfy! With this car seat, it sits on the
console and I can have a little rest and snuggle down into the car seat or I can
sit up and look around to see what’s happening. It has safety harnesses to that
can secure the car seat with a seat belt. You can choose from a variety of
colors and designs, but I love this one as it’s a fashionable brand name,
Cadillac Lookout Pet Car Seat, and is so cool. We got this one from
www.dogbar.com. Check it out and see what else they have. Here I am, all
ready for our road trip!
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