Cleo's Day Blog | Dog Advice, Cute Pics, and Life Lessons from a Rescue Dog in San Francisco

Love Always, Dog. What Mutt Day Means to Me

Love always, dog. My canine signature on all corrrespondence, besides being a big kiss, is a seal of love. With today being a special day for us mixed breeds, Mutt Day seemed like a good time to share my dog perspective. 

If I had to describe what makes a happy mutt, it would be:

• Exercise in the form of play
• A warm belly
• Lots of love from my pack and everyone I meet
• Chin scratches
• Regular vet check ups
• A soft bed
• Patience from humans

You set me up for success, and a long happy life, with these. Every day can be a happy mutt day if you remember this list and savor every loving note passed to you by your pet.

Love always,

Cleo

Night Vision Doggles

Dawg the Bounty Hunter that's me! Here I am being stealthy while I search for food under the couch..good thing I have my doggles on!

Grouchy Puppy Smurf

Grrrr the evil wizard Gargamel is so mean to the tiny blue Smurfs! If only someone would draw me into that story. I'd be Grouchy Puppy Smurf, a furry blue watchdog over the Smurf village.

New National Geographic Program: When Animals Hoard

People hoard but do you think dogs hoard? Hmm. I haven't seen anything on Animal Planet but this photo of me last week, could be evidence that my PL is onto something. BOL

Wordless Wednesday: You're so kitten

Friday Friend: Mr. Bongo

Senior dogs are handsome. And I'm not just saying that because I am a cute older dog. I've got evidence. May I present, Exhibit A 

Ode to Food Box

This is a canine love letter. I have written my first poem or rather ode to.. my food box. That magical container of stinky smells, savory delight and the unexpected morsel sneaked by PL. I hope you enjoy, maybe you have your own true love?

 

Mornings with Cleo: A Wordless Wednesday Video

 

Influence Positively Interview - Laura Welch

Laura Welch joined the Spay-Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) in January 2006. Previously she was a co-founder and executive director of PAWS Houston, a non-profit organization. She created the mission and developed the infrastructure of PAWS Houston which was formed to help keep terminally ill patients together with their animals as long as possible. Prior to that position, Laura worked for the Greater Houston Partnership coordinating the annual major campaign, golf tournament and other major events. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and volunteers for many organizations including The Rose Foundation, American Brain Tumor Association and various animal organizations. Laura has served on the Pet Patrol Board of Directors and Women’s Home Auxiliary Board. She was a presenter at the Human-Animal Bond World Conference 2005 and at the National Spay-Neuter Conference in 2006.

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Perfect happiness is when a dog I have pulled from the shelter, treated for sickness, socialized, etc., finds a wonderful new home. I love seeing the sick, scared dog blossom after receiving love, good nutrition and veterinary care. When I get a note from the animal’s new family saying how much they love the dog, I know that both the people and the dog are making each other’s lives better. Knowing that I helped save that one dog truly helps when I hear of all the other dogs and cats that are euthanized because they could not find a home.

Also, perfect happiness is knowing that I get to come to work every day and do something to help the animals and that I get to work with amazing people that are passionate about making a difference. I am truly happy to go to work everyday.

D-I-Double-Grrr-Er that's me!

Winnie the Pooh is out! We love this story and all the animals in it. 100 Acre Wood sounds like the kind of place I could live in. Don't get me wrong, biting the Pacific Ocean and climbing the San Francisco hills are nice but this sort of country lifestyle is perfect for a dog. Though it might take a little negotiation for them to let me move in..