Tips from romeo, the little black dog

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Seasonal Tips from Romeo, the Little Black Dog By: [Your Name] [Your Teacher’s Name] [Your Grade] 1

Transcript of Tips from romeo, the little black dog

Seasonal Tips from Romeo, the Little Black Dog

By: [Your Name][Your Teacher’s Name]

[Your Grade]

My tip this week: be prepared!!!

• Hello, everyone! • How prepared are you for

those little emergencies that can happen on any given day? Some people prepare for natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes and floods. Everyone should have a small emergency pack ready just in case the unexpected happens. But for those everyday emergencies that come up we can sometimes forget to be prepared.

A great website to get a complete list of basic supplies for your home emergency kit is at www.redcross.org. Have you thought about an emergency kit for your pet? A basic pet first-aid kit can be purchased at your local pet supply store, or you can easily put one together when you are putting together one for your “human” family members. Here are some things to remember when getting started. Have a waterproof/airtight container for your supplies and be sure to include the following items: a pet first aid book,  a copy of all important paperwork on your pet (such as its proof of rabies vaccine certificate and a recent photo of your pet and the phone number of your vet), the nearest vet emergency clinic and the number for poison control for pets (can be reached at ASPCA poison control center, 1-880-426-4435) . Some other items needed: a nylon leash, self-cling bandage ( sticks to itself but not fur), a muzzle or strips of cloth to prevent biting (do not use in the case of vomiting, choking or difficulty breathing) and basic first aid supplies (a complete list of these items can be found at www.humanesociety.org).

After reading over the lists for your family/pets you may feel overwhelmed with the expense and the number of items needed. Don’t stress! Most items can be purchased relatively inexpensively by purchasing generic brands and/or shopping at discount stores. Remember to  check over your supplies periodically for expired items and restock as needed. Many items needed are the same for humans as well as your pets so some things can be divided between the two kits (cuts down on costs).

• . • Remember to keep out of the reach of

children and pets! Don’t forget when traveling with your pet to bring your first aid kit along. Hopefully you will never have to use it; but its better to be prepared just in case.

• I am grateful to www.redcross.org and www.humanesociety.org for all of their valuable information. Please take the time to check out these useful websites for lots of valuable tips for your entire family! 

•  • My tip this week: be prepared!!!

My Tip This Week: BE PREPARED! and KEEP PETS WARM!

• Hello, everyone! • I hope that everyone’s holiday was spent having lots of fun with family and

friends, and that any New Year’s resolutions that may have been made will be successful for all of you. It’s hard work to reach your goals but as long as they are realistic goals they are reachable.

• The past few days there has been much said about the upcoming week of  an arctic blast of cold to hit many parts of our country. Even the deep south will not escape Mother Nature’s wand of freezing cold temps. If you haven’t started any preparations for this weather event, I strongly encourage you to do so

•  Make sure that pets are in a safe, secure and WARM place!

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• It’s always a good idea to have fresh water and non-perishable foods on hand in case you lose power.

• Along with that, extra blankets, candles and a battery operated radio are also handy.

• Make sure that your car/truck has the correct levels of anti-freeze and gas. • If you have exposed water pipes try to get them wrapped to prevent pipes

from freezing and then bursting. • Preparedness is less expensive that having to make repairs in the aftermath.

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As many of my followers know from reading past blogs, I always encourage you to help those around you in any given situation. It only takes a little extra time to check on your elderly, disabled or single parent neighbors that may not be able to get themselves prepared without a little bit of help.

If the area you live in is expected to get ice or snow try to get what items you need before the weather arrives and then stay home off the streets if at all possible. Fewer motorists out on the roads makes it easier for emergency vehicles,the police and snow plow drivers to get their jobs done.

My tip this week: BE PREPARED! and KEEP PETS WARM!

Have a safe week,

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My tip this week: get fall/winter prepared and take the time to enjoy the changing of the season.

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• Hello, everyone! • What a beautiful, crisp day today is starting out to be! This is one of

my favorite times of the year. All the leaves are turning colors from bright oranges to deep reds and the air has a clean , crisp smell and feel about it.

• This is the perfect time to remind you to get prepared for the upcoming cooler weather. For those of you who are already living in colder climates be sure to get your fall/winter auto emergency kit ready and be sure to include a jug of water,blanket,flashlight/flares,etc.

• For those of you with pets that stay outdoors year round, now is the time to prepare your pet’s living area for the new season. As always provide a source of clean, fresh water, plan on extra food as the temperatures get colder, and make sure that your pet has a clean weather-proofed area to sleep in. You may also want to provide fresh, clean straw (for extra warmth) and have 2 or 3 washable blankets for warmth and comfort.

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• This is a great time to check vet records for needed vaccinations and do an external check for any signs of parasites. Make sure your pet’s nails are trimmed, ears are clean and coat brushed to keep your pet feeling comfortable. Check with your vet for the best flea/pest preventative for use on your pet and your pet’s living area.

• If you live in an area that has climate extremes you may want to invest in a climate controlled (dog) house. Do your research before making a purchase so you get the most out of your money.

• Don’t forget that just because the weather is getting cooler doesn’t mean that your pet doesn’t need exercise or attention. Your inside dog still needs regular exercise to keep him/her in good health. Each changing season brings with it miracles of nature all around us and being prepared is the best way to be able to enjoy it.

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• This is also a great time to help out an elderly neighbor who may have a hard time raking up all those falling leaves or getting their yard prepared for the colder season to come. Make it a family project; in doing so you’ll not only be spending family time together you’ll be teaching your children a valuable lesson in volunteering to make their community a better place to live in.

• • My tip this week: get fall/winter prepared

and take the time to enjoy the changing of the season.

• Have a great week,

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My tip this week: don’t over-complicate your gatherings. Keep it simple so you can enjoy your time with your friends and family without stressing yourself out.

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Hello everyone! 

What a great day today is starting out to be! There are many of you having backyard barbecues today  to celebrate Labor Day. I’m sure you will be having friends/family over and everyone will be making their

contribution to the event.

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A few things that I’ve thought that might be helpful to enjoy your day without any major problems are;

     #1. If your pet doesn’t enjoy large groups of people the way you do, provide them with a quiet area away from all the noise/people;

     #2. Remember that just because you eat it doesn’t mean your dog/cat will want to eat it or should eat it.

     #3. Remember, bones are appetizing to most dogs, but some bones splinter easily & may cause your dog to choke  sauces used on the meat may upset your dog/cat’s stomach, too).

     #4. If you are having dishes with dairy products or other ingredients that spoil easily, remember to keep it on ice or some other method of cooling.

     #5. Remember to keep small children away from hot grills and dangerous grilling utensils.

     #6. If you are playing lawn games such as horseshoes or lawn darts, be sure it’s away from young children and your group of guests.

     #7. If you are planning on swimming in the pool, be sure an adult is supervising children at all times and that there are approved life vests for little ones that aren’t swimmers yet.

     #8. If you have neighbors that may not appreciate the extra noise coming from your yard, talk to them before hand or, better yet, extend an invitation to them.

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• These are just a few tips to help avoid unwanted trips to the emergency room, angry neighbors and upset pets. We all know these things but they are sometimes forgotten once we get caught up  in the food, fun and friends. Something else to think about when having a barbecue, if there is a new family in the neighborhood what better way to make them feel welcome than to invite them to join in on the fun.

• My tip this week: don’t over-complicate your gatherings. Keep it simple so you can enjoy your time with your friends and family without stressing yourself out.

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My tip this week: think about planting your own garden ( you can start with a few indoor-grown herbs) it can be a great stress reducer!

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How many of you like to garden? If you think you have missed your chance to have a fall garden, fear not. If you live in a climate that usually doesn’t have its first frost until after Oct. 30th, you can still plant a few things to satisfy your green thumb desires. Try your hand at planting leaf lettuce, spinach and radishes. These crops are great for salads!

Do you ever “recycle” seeds from your crops for the next planting season? Squash, pumpkin, watermelon, corn, peppers are just a few that are easy to take seeds from for your next crop. Like anything else, to have a lush garden you need to put in the time and care .

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There are many ways to cut costs and still have a garden your neighbors will envy. Composting is one way to help make your soil richer, and any time we can make use of something rather than tossing it in the trash is better for the environment. So we have seeds from your crops and composting.

Another suggestion is sharing with friends. If you trade seeds/ seedlings for those you don’t have with your friends you can get a larger variety of vegetables from your garden without spending as much money. If you know several people who love gardening you can also share your harvest with each other. For instance, maybe you grow three or four different vegetables and your friends grow three or four different ones from you and come harvest time you exchange with each other. Everyone wins by doing this!

If you like growing a few of your own vegetables but don’t really have enough land for a big garden don’t worry, you can have a container garden on your patio or porch/deck. It’s easy, and after your start up costs for your containers and soil, is not that expensive to do

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If you are someone who loves fresh fruits and vegetables but you don’t have the space, time or the green thumb for growing your own, check to see if their are local farm stands/markets or even co-op gardens in your area. If you’ve never planted a garden but you’d like to start, this is the perfect time to start learning all the ins and outs of beginner gardening. By the time spring planting comes along you will know everything you need know to get started.

 

Before you get started you might want to find out whether your dog is a digger, and can help you with the garden or the other kind of digger that would destroy your garden.  Make sure your dog knows where to dig and where not to dig.

 

My tip this week: think about planting your own garden ( you can start with a few indoor-grown herbs) it can be a great stress reducer!

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My tip this week: If you transport young children, elder adults and/or pets, put a safety plan together that will keep a tragedy from happening.

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• Hello, everyone! • Evidently, no matter how

many times a warning goes out or information is given,  people are still leaving their young children and their pets in locked, hot cars. People, WAKE UP and LISTEN!

• Your pets and your child can die or suffer irreversible brain damage if left in HOT cars. I’m a carefree happy little guy, but I’m ANGRY about this! What will it take to get through to people?

• If you are the one responsible for dropping little ones at daycare on the way to work, there are some simple things you can do to help remind you that a little one is in the back of your car:

• Put your purse, job id card, cell phone, lunch or anything else you will need for the day, on the back seat so that you have to open the back door to get it.

• • Make arrangements with your daycare if you are a no show with no phone call

to call you.

• When you return home with a car load of groceries take your child in FIRST!

• These are all easy things you can do to help remind you that you have a little one in your car, depending on YOU to get them out.

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• I don’t even want to imagine the suffering a child or pet goes through when locked in hot cars. Precautions need to be taken with older children and/or adults as well. Obviously they can get out of a seat belt by themselves but some  cars lock/unlock only electrically so they may not be able to get out without the car being turned on.

• There are so many things that can harms us that we have no control over; but this is something that we have TOTAL CONTROL over.

• My tip this week: if you transport young children, elder adults and/or pets, put a safety plan together that will keep a tragedy from happening.

• • Also remember when you are at home to stay hydrated and keep your pet supplied with cool

fresh water.

About Romeo, the little black dog

• Hi everyone!

• I thought you might like to know a few basic things about me. As many of you already know, my name is Romeo, aka, “the little black dog”. You should also know I am the inspiration for Little Black Dog Marketing. I teach the team everything I can.

• What you probably don’t know is that I’m a rescue dog. I was born in Auburn, Maine and living in an unhealthy environment. Then, lucky for me, my “momma” came along and adopted me and took me home to live with her and Gram(and the rest of the gang). That’s when I discovered what it felt like to be in a loving home. About a 2.5 years ago we moved from Maine to Virginia. I’ve decided that I really like it here! I will be five years old September 19th. I live an active and happy life with my Momma,Gram and lots of great friends!

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