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Ryder and I were just hanging out the other day, and he asked why other animals’ grown-ups didn’t have all the same toys and helpers he did. We thought about this and came up with Ryder’s Picks, a select assortment of products we feel all of our SoulMates friends can use and enjoy. Our friends at Amazon.com even have an easy way for us to share them with you.
Ryder and I went through some of Amazon.com’s product list and chose a few that we recommend. We hope you enjoy them and will use them with pleasure.
If there are any products you would like us to review and/or include in our store, please let us know. Send an e-mail to Ryder at SoulMates Animal Care.
Oh my goodness!! She is so cute. SoulMates is happy to welcome Keeva. Michele has a lot of experience caring for puppies, she has been working with SoulMates for 2 years.
Congrats Michele and Eric!
Yesterday we posted an urgent plea for help in finding a lost girl. It turns out this young lady has been missing for some time. We have removed the post, and apologize for any disruption, or harm done in posting it. You can find more information about this case here.
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A holiday to be grateful that our pets don’t have a better grip.
How would life be different if your pet had opposable thumbs? Would your cat abuse her can-opener privileges? Would your dog open the pantry door or raid the cupboards? Well now there’s a day to imagine these scenarios… and be grateful that they’re not possible. March 3 is What if Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day.
Most species do not have opposable digits, which allow for the development of fine motor skills and precise hand-eye coordination. With opposable thumbs, one can accomplish dexterous tasks such as writing and using tools. That’s how ancient humans built fires, cooked their food, and invented crude axes, knifes, spears and scrapers made out of stone, wood and bone.
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Opposable Thumbs Day is the brainchild of Thomas Roy. He has appeared in a movie with Brad Pitt and Bruce Willis, but that may not be his biggest claim to fame. He and his wife, Ruth, are the creators of more than 90 holidays, perhaps none quirkier than the one that’s celebrated on March 3.
The Brad Pitt movie in which Roy played a street preacher was the 1995 time-travel thriller 12 Monkeys, which is fitting because opposable thumbs are the signature feature of the primate family. However, it wasn’t his time on set that inspired him to create this wacky holiday.
Roy explains, “Having cats and dogs in the house for the past 45 years, it suddenly dawned on me that they’ve always been beholden to me for food. They run to the kitchen at the sound of the can opener, or even the lifting of the glass lid of the cheese dome. So one day about 15 years ago, I knew I had to create a day that all pet owners would appreciate: how things could go very awry if these pals of ours could get stuff out of the fridge, open cans, lift the cheese dome, open doors, and who knows … drive off with the car?”
The image of a cat operating a can opener does make the mind wander to the other ramifications of pets getting a grip, so to speak. Consider, for example, this comic strip in which a cat with opposable thumbs devises a more effective way to wake up her owners. What would life be like if your pet had opposable thumbs? Feel free to share these imagined hijinks in the comments section below.
So how does one celebrate Opposable Thumbs Day? Roy recommends, “Get on your knees and give thanks that your pet doesn’t have thumbs!”
Or better yet, take some time to appreciate the extraordinary abilities that your pet already has. Here’s one petcentric pet who doesn’t even need thumbs to open the refrigerator and fetch a beer for his owner. As long as you’ve got the thumbs to throw a ball or open the front door to go on a walk, your pet is good to go. With an owner like you, who needs opposable thumbs?
Learn more about What if Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day and other quirky holidays at www.wellcat.com
 Check out some of the books offered in Ryder’s Pics web store, especially, “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” by Garth Stein.
She is so cute . Just a baby and lots of fun. SoulMates is excited to help care for Harper!
from Care2
 A toddler, lost overnight in the woods, with only a t-shirt to protect her from 30-degree weather, isn’t the kind of story that usually ends well. But it did for three-year-old Victoria. Thanks to her Queensland heeler named Blue.
“We have to give a lot of credit to Blue,” said Kim Rayfield, the girl’s aunt. “He pretty much stayed with her all night.”
Or maybe we should call him Lassie?
Victoria wandered away from her Cordes Lake home and got lost in the nearby mountains. She was off to find the family’s other dog, Rusty, who she mistakenly thought was lost. Not long after, her parents noticed her missing.
Some 15 hours later, she was discovered by searchers in a Department of Public Safety helicopter. They found her lying on the ground, face down. She had been lying amid the brush and rocks, with her feet frostbitten and her body in scratches. Blue was right at her side. The dog had been keeping her alert and warm all night.
At first, Blue seemed apprehensive, protective of Victoria, according to the newspaper. But then she smiled and Blue relaxed.
“I think once the dog realized we were there to help them out, he was very excited,” Department of Public Safety pilot Matthew Uhl said.
Victoria was treated for mild frostbite on her feet and was kept overnight for observation. She is expected to be fine.
Welcome back, Victoria! And great job, Blue!
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[ March 20, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Dogs have a natural affinity for essential oils and their healing potential. They are natural aromatherapist as all smells talk to them. You will discover how to properly apply them for a multitude of issues for your dog, and yourself, essential oils are concentrated. You will also gain knowledge linking English, French, and German models of Aromatherapy together.
[ February 27, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. March 27, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. April 24, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. May 29, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Angela DiMeglio has been working with dogs and their people since 1989. DiMeglio is a professional dog trainer, behavior counselor, and educator. Angela offers group classes, private instruction and behavior modification and counseling.
Hi Karla and Cheri, Apple’s and Rileys last walk for now. Some cute head shots
Love is the essence of the Great Spirit, and the Sacred Mystery. Love is the fountain of all creation. Love self and all life.
Fragrant Dreams,
Ariana
Hi Karla Hi Cheri,
Some of these pics I got really lucky with. I particularly love the one where Ryder and Apple are passing by.
Love is the essence of the Great Spirit, and the Sacred Mystery. Love is the fountain of all creation. Love self and all life.
Fragrant Dreams,
Ariana
Great dogs having great fun on the Mill Valley trail. Want your dog to get in on the action? Call SoulMates Animal Care at (415) 457-3443 right now and get started!
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort, however. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.
Hi Karla, Rain or shine Look at them they are having so much Fun! I sent the pic of MT Tam Rain to KGO maybe they’ll air it.
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