Halloween
This time of year can be very fun for humans but can be stressful and potentially dangerous for our pets. Follow the below link for information on how to keep your pet safe.
Archive for October, 2010
Tip of the Week
Thursday, October 28th, 2010Halloween
Victor Dog Food
Thursday, October 7th, 2010GDRST is now a dealer for Victor Dog Food
Looking for a great quality dog food at a reasonable price? Tired of paying more for less? Wish your money was going to a worthy cause instead of someone’s pocket? Check out Victor Dog Food! We carry the 40 pound bags of the Normally Active as well as the Chicken, Rice & Lamb Formulas. A portion of each sale goes to help the Danes that are in our program. Click here for more information.
Featured Dane
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
Upcoming Garage Sale
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010Items needed for upcoming GDRST Garage Sale
Hi Everyone!! As most of you know on October 16, GDRST will be holding a garage sale to benefit the dogs in our program. We are looking for items to be donated to this event. Now is the time to do your Fall cleaning and get rid of those items that have been collecting dust in storage or in the attic. If you have anything that you would be willing to donate, please contact Judy at doggydane@aol.com. The more items we have, the better our event will be. Thank you in advance!
Cartoon by Draw the Dog
Monday, October 4th, 2010
Dog Words & Phrases
Monday, October 4th, 2010Cur
Meaning: A dog of unknown background, but even more significantly, of unpleasant and potentially threatening demeanor.
Origins & History: Said to have originated from around 1220 and to be based on the sound of growling – “Grrr…” The initial recorded version of the word is as a prefix in the medieval English kurdogge (in which the syllable kur – relates to Old Norse kurra, “to growl”). This would make more sense that trying to relate the term to Norman French expressions, from which English has derived such words as occur and recur, in which the element -cur has to do with “running (in a course or on a path).” To the Norman French, dogs were not runners but hunters; it also fits with the fact that English cur might through Old Norse therefore be cognate with Finnish koira, “dog.”
*From the book Dog the Wag by Mike Darton
Tip of the Week
Monday, October 4th, 2010Spiders
Did you know that there are nearly 40,000 species of spiders? Our pets are bound to get bit with this many around. It’s always hard to know if your dog has been bitten by a spider unless you see it happen. A spider bite should be considered anytime your dog has acute salivation, pain, anxiety, and an overall inability to get comfortable.
1960 Barking Lot Pawty
Thursday, September 30th, 2010NW Area Dog Park Fundraiser hosted by Houston Dark Park Association
Location: Barks 5th Avenue 10620 FM 1960 Rd W, Houston TX 77070
Date: October 2, 2010
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Description: Come out and support the Houston Dog Park Association as well as many other vendors/booths/rescue organizations will be there! GDRST will have a booth there as well as some Danes for a Meet N Greet! There will be live bands, Raffle Items, Doggie Wash, and much more! Should be a great fun- filled day in this beautiful weather!
Link: Bark’s 5th Avenue
Pet Paradise Playdate
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010Pet Paradise Great Dane Meet-up
Location: Pet Paradise 7511 Monroe Rd., Houston, TX 77061
Date: October 09, 2010
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Description: This is a great time to let your Great Dane loose to run, play, & swim with other Danes. It’s also fun to talk “Dane” with other GD owners.
Link: Pet Paradise Pet Resort
Howl-O-Ween Fest 2010
Monday, August 30th, 2010Bridgeland Howl-O-Ween Fest 2010
Location: Bridgeland’s Oak Meadow Park, Cypress, TX 77433
Date: October 30, 2010
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Description: A variety of pet rescue and adoption groups will exhibit, pet product vendors and services, along with puppy performances such as the Canine Frisbee Disc Club and Splash Dogs, a group of competing dogs that specialize in dock-diving into nearby Lake Bridgeland. The highlight of the event is the Pooch Parade and Costume Contest where participants will compete for the most creative and original costumes!
GDRST will have a booth and we invite you to come by and enjoy the festivities. We had such a great time last year and know it will be better this year. See you there!
Link: Howl-O-Ween Fest 2010
Polls
Who do you think will win in the January 15 divisional playoffs?
- Houston Texans (78%, 18 Votes)
- Baltimore Ravens (22%, 5 Votes)
Total Voters: 23
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