Pet Smart Problem in Oxnard California

We get so many stories of complaints with PetSmart - I guess because they groom so many dogs? And so many people use them?

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Please BEWARE of PetSmart in Oxnard, Ca. ( store # 136 )

On Sunday morning ( 3-11 ) around 10:30 in the morning I dropped off my little dog at the PetSmart on Oxnard Blvd. ( store # 136 ) for a grooming.
A young goofy looking guy took wrote me up. He asked if the phone number they had on file was a good number to reach me at and I told him NO, that was my wifes number and gave him my cell number. He wrote it down, took my dog and said she would be ready around 3:30 .....I left.

Around 2:30 in the afternoon he called me and told me there had been a accident and the had to take my dog to the vet ( Banfield in the same building ) because he had cut her "dew claw" and it would require a minor surgery with stitches. ( I asked him why this would require an additional 3 hours and he told me they were very busy ). I was a little upset and worried about my dog but hey, accidents happen right ?

My wife got off work at 4:30 pm and called me to tell me PetSmart had just called and our dog was ready to be picked up. I told her what had happened and she went straight over picked her up and brought her home.

I went out and took our dog out of the car. She had a big bandage on her hind leg / foot and a plastic "cone" around her neck. I took her out of the car and let her down in the grass to see if she needed to go potty. Her foot did not seem to bother her that much but I knew something was wrong. She was lethargic and shaking. I reached down to pick her up and accidentally touched her tail. she reached around and tried to bite me! We noticed she was hiding her tail and would not wag it at all...clearly something was very wrong.

The next day the vet called to see how our dog was doing. I expressed my concern about her tail and she told me they would look at it on Wednesday at her "recheck" appointment.

When we took her back the vet told us her leg was healing well. She then did an x ray on her tail and found it to be BROKEN in the middle.

No wonder our little dog was shaking, she was in PAIN !

Did this happen at the groomers or at the vet ? Was it an accident or abuse ? I don't know. All I DO KNOW is that when I took my dog there she DID NOT have a broken tail. Why did they not tell us about this ? How could someone break a dogs tail and not know it ?

Also, when my wife got home she had a few messages on her phone from Banfield calling for authorization for anesthesia for the surgery. ( my wife cannot take her phone into her work and needless to say did not answer ) ...so they went ahead and did the surgery under local anesthesia . These bozo's JUST CALLED ME at 2:30 on MY PHONE to tell me what happened .....Talk about incompetent !

If you are thinking about taking your beloved pet to these people I would think twice. All I wanted to do is go spend a little of my hard earned money with them and get my dog a hair cut. NEVER AGAIN !

Lost and Found cat

I saw this in my vet's office - it said CAT FOUND!

Dog is truly Mans Best Friend - Till the End

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Is That Duck Really Dead?

A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary
surgeon. As she laid her pet on the table, the vet
pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird's
chest.

After a moment or two, the vet shook his head and
sadly said, "I'm sorry, your duck, Cuddles, has
passed away."

The distressed woman wailed, "Are you sure?"
"Yes, I am sure. Your duck is dead," replied the
vet..

"How can you be so sure?" she protested. "I mean
you haven't done any testing on him or anything.
He might just be in a coma or something."

The vet rolled his eyes, turned around and left the
room. He returned a few minutes later with a black
Labrador Retriever. As the duck's owner looked on
in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his
front paws on the examination table and sniffed the
duck from top to bottom. He then looked up at the
vet with sad eyes and shook his head.

The vet patted the dog on the head and took it out
of the room. A few minutes later he returned with
a cat. The cat jumped on the table and also delicately
sniffed the bird from head to foot. The cat sat back
on its haunches, shook its head, meowed softly and
strolled out of the room.

The vet looked at the woman and said, "I'm sorry,
but as I said, this is most definitely, 100% certifiably,
a dead duck."

The vet turned to his computer terminal, hit a few keys
and produced a bill, which he handed to the woman..
The duck's owner, still in shock, took the bill. "$150!"
she cried, "$150 just to tell me my duck is dead!"

The vet shrugged, "I'm sorry. If you had just taken my
word for it, the bill would have been $20, but with the
Lab Report and the Cat Scan, it's now $150."

YORKIE Goes Crazy Bouncing Up and Down for Hamster

THIS IS SO FUNNY!

A Yorkie is using 2 beds - to trampoline up and back and fourth - trying to figure out how she can get at the hamster, across the room.

TO FUNNY!

WATCH THE YORKIE VIDEO NOW

Yorkie Yorkshire Terrier Rescues and Adoptions

We have talked about this before - but I want to stress again - there are YORKIE RESCUES full of sweet Yorkshire Terriers that need homes!!

WATCH VIDEO CLIP


PLEASE consider adopting a Yorkie. So many dogs need homes.

YORKIE RESCUE ME - is in the North East areas of the US

YORKIE RESCUE - national site

UNITED YORKIE RESCUE

ADOPT A YORKIE - will check your area for dogs

YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE - national site

SOJOS Homemade Food - Made Easy

A few weeks ago, I received some samples of this dog food - and had never heard of it. SOJOS. It's a powder sort of food - Simply add meat and water to the natural food blend and you've got a fresh, homemade pet food in minutes.

"Our foods offer the superior nutrition of naturally-occurring vitamins, minerals and enzymes that you can't get from a cooked, processed pellet. No preservatives. Nothing artificial. Just the finest, all-natural, ingredients.

We also bake fresh batches of all-natural dog treats daily."

Trixie seems to like Turkey. Made with USDA freeze-dried raw turkey, you simply add water to this wholesome, grain-free mix for a fresh, homemade dog food in a snap! It's all natural. Nothing funky and no fillers. It's fit for human consumption. - Except it is unseasoned for the human palate. - They make a beef - or just a plain formula that you can add your own meat too.

When I first saw the price - I though it seemed expensive. But a little goes a long way - especially with small dogs. And it the healthiest food I have ever found!

I was told from one Yorkie owner, that her dogs coat improved and her eyes stopped that tearing/running, that some dogs experience.

I have to tell you, it has made her poop a LOT and more regular!

So if you want to give your dog healthy home-cooked food - THIS IS IT!
SOJOS from Sojourner Farms.

Yorkie Killed While Protecting Owner in San Jose

Police in San Jose Need Help Finding Men Who Stomped Mini-Yorkie To Death

Police are looking for several men who stomped to death a 4-pound mini-Yorkshire terrier that was trying to protect its owner from an attack in San Jose over the weekend, authorities said Monday.

The dog's owner said he was walking the 6-year-old dog, Shadow, at Winchester Boulevard and Colonial Way about 2 p.m. Saturday when three men approached and asked if he was a gang member.

The owner, a 32-year-old floor installer who asked that his name be withheld for safety reasons, said he had denied gang involvement, but the men attacked him anyway.

The owner said he had tried to run with his dog but tripped, and the men began kicking and hitting him. He heard the small dog barking and trying to protect him.

The men beat him for about a minute. Once they ran off, the man said, he looked at his dog and "just saw a big puddle of blood."

The dog died on the way to a veterinary hospital, he said.

"He wasn't making too many noises, but I could see his eyes and that's when I broke down," he said. "They were still blinking a little bit, but so much blood was leaking out of him. I knew the moment he died in my arms. I heard him take his last breath and just kept thinking, 'There's no way this is happening.' "

Capt. Jay Terrado of the San Jose Animal Care and Services agency said necropsy reports showed that Shadow died of head trauma and suffered injuries "consistent with being stomped and kicked."

WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE???????

"You can imagine the type of damage a full-grown adult can do to a small dog," Terrado said.

Witnesses told police that the men had been waving signs for a nearby car wash before the attack, Terrado said. The car wash was a fundraiser for the family of Ramon Ruano, a 20-year-old who was shot and killed Feb. 5.

Terrado said investigators were looking at all possible motives, not just a gang attack.

The owner said he had been wearing a red sweater and a red Boston Red Sox hat, which may have been a rival gang's colors, but that he is not part of any gang.

"I've lived at my place for six years, and I've never had any problems," he said. "I've known that there were gangs around here, but come on - you see me walking a little mini-Yorkie down the street, you're not going to think, 'Oh hey, look at this guy.' "

He took care of Shadow since he was a puppy, he said. He named him Shadow because the small dog followed him everywhere - "he was my shadow."

"He was so small," he said. "He was just a little baby dog. I can't believe it."

Anyone with information should call San Jose police at 408-277-8911.

JUST IN -

A Sacramento nonprofit animal protection organization is offering a $2,500 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for attacking a San Jose man and fatally beating his Yorkshire terrier.

RedRover announced the reward Wednesday in an effort to generate tips that could lead to a break in the case, which is being investigated by the San Jose Animal Care and Services and the San Jose Police Department's Gang Investigations Unit.

Anyone with information in the case is encouraged to contact Capt. Jay Terrado of San Jose Animal Care and Services at 408-794-7270. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-7867 or go to www.svcrimestoppers.org.

A Dog's Purpose? (from a 6-year-old)

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.



The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.

He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued,

''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''



Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

Happy Valentines to YORKIES Everywhere

Send Trixie to Atlantic City

TRIXIE just might be the new spokesdog for the Showboat Casino Hotel in Atlantic City.
If you have Facebook, please VOTE FOR HER!

Yorkshire Terrier is Mans Best Friend

Dogs have always been great, friendly companions, hence the Man’s Best Friend title, but nothing comes close to the valuable help provided by a Yorkshire Terrier named Maisie, (NOT pictured) who recently alerted an owner that his house was up in flames. The canine managed to use initiative to run to the location of the owner and encourage him to come home and find help for the situation.


Last week at approximately 6pm in the evening, Maisie noticed flames and smoke bellowing from a house in Limes Road, (in the UK) . Mr. Whitmore, the owner of the house resides there with some lodgers, as well as his wife and children. At the time of the incident, Mr. Whitmore was in his local sports and social club, before he was greeted by Maisie, smelling of smoke.

Maisie impressed local neighbours after running a total of 350 yards from the burning building to the local sports and social club. Maisie was in the kitchen of the building when the blaze started, which is said to have begun as a result of something being cooked on the hob. When Mr. Whitmore was alerted of the incident, he called fire fighters.

An hour after the beginning of the fire, the fire department put the fire out with the use of breathing equipment. Thankfully, due to the Yorkshire Terrier’s fast reaction, no one was hurt in the process. Although the bottom floor of Mr. Whitmore’s house was badly affected by smoke, it appears that only the kitchen really experienced the majority of damage from flames.

Yorkie to the Rescue!

Where Are The Yorkie Photos?

Some readers send us the cutest photos! While I prefer to show Yorkies - I could not resist sharing these!

SHOWBOAT ATLANTIC CITY IS LOOKING FOR AMERICA’S NEXT TOP ‘DOG’ MODEL

Atlantic City’s ONLY Pet Friendly Casino

Offers One-Of-A-Kind Facebook Contest Where

Fans Can Winner Exclusive Prize Packages

Does your pooch desire to live the lavish celebrity lifestyle of luxurious suites, fine canine cuisine, golden fire-hydrants? If so, there’s no need to beg because Showboat Atlantic City wants them for their exclusive America’s Next Top Dog Model contest. To celebrate the one year anniversary of becoming dog-friendly, Showboat is leaving no doggie house unturned to find a pet that that has the looks and charisma

to be the next face of Pet Stay.

Interested participants upload pictures of their

beloved pup to the Showboat Facebook page.

(You must LIKE the page first). On January 31st the submission period ends and fans will get to vote on which dog has the most star power.

On February 13th the voting ends and the top ten dogs with the most votes will be chosen to compete in the Showboat’s ‘Best in Show’ competition. Fans eager to participate are encouraged to upload photos of their dogs wearing cute costumes or engaging in interesting activities. Entries are limitless so owners should feel free to put up several pictures to showcase their dog’s true talent, but all participating dogs must be under 50 pounds to enter.

Owners of the dogs selected to be among the six finalists will receive a two night stay at Showboat to compete in the ‘Best in Show’ competition on Saturday, March 3rd, as well as a complimentary breakfast at the Mansion Café and $100 food credit for Scarduzio’s Steak Sushi Lounge. The actual dog chosen as the Next Top Dog Model’s owner will receive a grand prize package that will be sure to make those tails start wagging.

SHOWBOAT ON FACEBOOK

LIKE them.

Look for "PetStay SpokesDog Contest" on the left side of the page

Upload Photo.

VOTE after Jan 31st!

LUCY Smallest Working Dog on the Planet - A Yorkie!

A mini Yorkshire terrier from New Jersey is now in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Tiny "Lucy," who weighs just 2 1/2 pounds, was named the world's smallest working dog last week, bumping out a 6.6-pound police dog in Japan.

She was headed for an animal shelter two years ago when a woman brought her into the Paw Dazzle pet boutique in Smithville. This dog was almost HOMELESS! Who could not love that face?? How can people give up their dogs to a shelter?? I think it is THEIR responsibility, to find that dog a new home!

Shop owner Sally Leone Montufar decided to keep her. She tells The Courier-Post of Cherry Hill the Yorkie was lethargic then. But Lucy was brought back to health and has been trained for her therapy work. She visits hospitals, nursing homes and special schools, often wearing dresses and bonnets.

WATCH THE VIDEO OF LUCY!

A Tiger and Her Baby Pigs

Even though this a site for Yorkies - I thought this was too special not to share!

In a zoo in California , a mother tiger gave birth
to a rare set of triplet tiger cubs.
Unfortunately, Due to complications in the pregnancy,
the cubs were born prematurely
and due to their tiny size,
they died shortly after birth.


The mother tiger after recovering from the delivery,
suddenly started to decline in health,
Although physically she was fine.
The veterinarians felt that the loss of her litter
had caused the tigress to fall into a depression.
The doctors decided
that if the tigress could surrogate
another mother's cubs,
perhaps she would improve.


After checking with many other zoos across the country,
the depressing news was that there were no tiger cubs
of the right age to introduce to the mourning mother..
The veterinarians decided to try something
that had never been tried in a zoo environment.
Sometimes a mother of one species
will take on the care of a different species.



The only orphans' that could be found quickly,
were a litter of weanling pigs.

The zoo keepers and vets
wrapped the piglets in tiger skin
and placed the babies around the mother tiger...



The Tiger took them immediately! And her health improved!
This has been in several zoo's, where a tiger raises piglets.

Watch the video!

Laying inthe Sun and on Warm Laundry

Two of my favorite things in the whole world!
Laying in the sun - and on top of warm laundry, fresh out of the dryer!

Happy Holidays to Yorkies Everywhere

I buy this weekly Yorkie calendar every year - it is SO CUTE. Over 50 Yorkies.

Yorkshire Terriers 2012 Hardcover Weekly Eng Calendar

and it's under $10!

YouTube Video Exposes Nurse Beating a Yorkie

I JUST DON'T GET IT!

How can someone be SO ABUSIVE?

I try not to post anything depressing or sad on this site. Because I read lots of horrific abusive stories - unspeakable acts you can not even imagine - and I just refuse to post them. It's too sad.

Today this story came across my desk- and I will not post the video - because it is too graphic - but this woman is SICK. This made me sob.

A Brazilian nurse, who is married to a doctor, was caught on camera repeatedly attacking a yorkie, which later died of its injuries. When Police refused to take action, the neighbor who shot the video, posted it on YouTube. The nurse now has gone into hiding after receiving 40,000 threats! Her apartment block was surrounded by a mob throwing stones. There have even been people offering money for someone to kill her.

After a national outcry, an investigation was quickly launched, and hundreds of thousands have joined Facebook groups or signed an online petition demanding that the 22-year-old be brought to justice.

When officers arrived at de Moura's home she reportedly tried to explain her actions by saying she was ‘having a bad day, going through some family problems and an attack of nerves.’ - ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? You throw and beat and abuse a helpless animal, cause you're having a bad day! She should be JAILED!

A police spokesman said the investigation is expected to conclude on Wednesday and could result in de Moura being sentenced to up to a year in prison for animal cruelty.

The brutal attack was witnessed by a child, so she could also be charged under the Children's Act for 'exposing a child to shame or embarrassment, the maximum penalty for which is three years behind bars,' he added.

This is so sad. And so sickening.

The ASPCA has posted 10 ways to prevent Animal Cruelty.
Signs to watch for and how to report cruelty in the US.

PLEASE - BE AWARE. I BEG YOU.

And if you feel inclined to donate to a group - I recommend two -
Best Friends and ASPCA

Happy Holidays from Our House to Yours

Trixie Lee and Coco Chanel Holiday Gathering

This past weekend I was in Michigan, and got to visit Miss Coco Chanel - the Yorkie who started this blog, about 6 years ago.

Miss Coco is about 17 years old now, and not doing real well. She is pretty much blind, and deaf, and has a hard time getting around. But it was so nice to see her and visit. Her house was a glorious display of Holiday Magic! - I got a new holiday t-shirt!!





The shots below are of Coco. She does not seem to be in any pain - her doctor says she is still very healthy! But you can tell her quality of life is not what it used to be. I wish she would play with me - but she just is not up for that. She is such a sweetheart! I just want to snuggle with her and hold her.





After a few hours of visiting, we had to head back home, and I was pretty tired out!
In just a few days, Christmas will be here. I can't wait!


Happy Holidays!

Miss Trixie Lee Deluxe