It is a long weekend

Hi Friends,

 

Mom told me that this weekend is a long weekend, that means I have her for 3 full days, no work only play and that sounds so exciting. I hope she has some fun lined up for me as I need some fun in the sun (hopefully) and of course playtime with my friends.

 

Mom explained to me that Memorial Day is a sad day as we remember all those that lost their lives in wars, terrorist attacks and so much more and we must not forget out four legged friends also, they are heroes too. So we are going to lie low on Monday out of respect but am sure we will go to the park for some fun, while Mom of course drinks her coffee BOL. She needs her coffee as much as I need my friends there so it is a win win situation plus we are outside in the sun.

Please keep them safe

 

Last Friday Aunt Alice, Mom and I went to Lake Blue Heron for a picnic, it was such a beautiful day to sit next to water, watch the ducks and the racoons (lots of them) and as Mom said while I barked BOL they chatted and caught up. It was a couple of hours of heaven, fresh air, wildlife, picnic and sun. I am sharing some of the photos here so you can see what Mom’s favorite past time is BOL. She tied me with an extra leash to the bench so that I could not go far or jump into the lake to try catch a duck, I was not happy but what Mom says is done and I have to obey. If I don’t obey I don’t get treats grr.

Can you see the racoon, I made sure he knew I was there, Nili

Showing his face to everyone

I want to go into the water to chase them but Mom won’t let me, Nili

On Wednesday I met Lauren, my dog behaviorist so that I can learn not to eat off the streets, not to eat the mud in the park, not to pull on my leash so Mom can fall and many other tricks, it was fun going for a walk with Lauren also so for me school is beginning also. Lauren told Mom I am very smart, oy vey BOL, very pretty and a good girl in many ways and she was so happy to see me entertain myself while they were talking, Yes I made a mess and threw all the toys everywhere and it is fun watching Mom pick them all up so I can start all over again.

 

So as you can all read, I am a very busy girl, keeping Mom busy from morning till night, in between her doing everything else so life is good in the Nili Neighborhood and as Mom says she is blessed to have me although she does miss my sister Angel Layla.

My Angel Layla

 

Have a wonderful safe weekend everyone, please keep us safe and make lots of memories,

With love and woof from Nili

 

I am very busy

Good Morning Friends,

This is Nili sharing my life with you like my Angel Sister Layla used to do. I have had a busy time, an adventure and so much more.

We went to a Chihuahua meet up on Saturday to visit Layla in her resting place, as it was a year since she crossed the Rainbow Bridge. For me it was the first time there and it is a very beautiful and peaceful place although we did not see the ducks in the lake. It was hot day so I lay down on the rock next to the lake while Mom stood there looking out and thinking about Layla. Mom was depressed so I tried keeping her smiling by getting up to mischief which for me of course was fun. I was wearing my Foxtail Mask as there are a lot there, met other dogs wearing them also, and as Mom calls me a Bee Keeper as that is what I look like, BOL.

Resting on the rock next to the lake

Walking along among nature

 

Otherwise, I have been spending a lot of time playing in the park, playing with my friends, howling at the sirens when an ambulance or fire truck goes by, plus keeping Mom on her toes running after me when skateboarders go by, I hate those things and even chased one with another dog in the busy street escaping from the park. Mom was not impressed and kept me on lock down on my leash as punishment plus warned me next time I do it she will not let me off leash in the park anymore.

 

So that is what I have been up to plus of course looking out of the window watching the world go by especially the dogs going for walks when I bark at them if they bark which does not make Mom happy.

 

I am very busy all the time, in or out of the house, and life is good, I cannot complain.

 

Have a wonderful safe weekend friend, make lots of memories,

With a woof and love from

Nili

 

 

 

 

Busy Weekend

Hi friends,

We hope you having a wonderful weekend. Mom is late with blog today as she was having laptop problems so she was worried she would not be able to share my last weekends fun, and it was so much fun.

We took the bus to the Shi Tzu meet up where I played with lots of fluffies. Mom took me in the back pack which I do not like so in the end took me out of it on the bus and I lay at her feet plus got lots of pets from all the passengers.

On the bus

Meeting some of my fluffy friends

Using the magic word to get my attention, you can see on the video BOL.

https://youtube.com/shorts/H_WlCVc4jLA?si=7c-CYdMmgMgDlRoG

I hate this thing but Mom said it would be safer for our next event, guess who won and got out of it, Nili

Then.. I went to my first DogFest, so much fun and lots too eat.

This is an annual event in our Dog Park, a fundraiser for the Mckinley Elementary school – lots of fun and treats plus so much more

Stopping for a sniff and drink at the Puppy Pub

Jeffreys – the best of the best treats in the city plus their raw food is so good

One of the Rescue Organizations there

I tasted their food and it was so so good and healthy

Mom never knew they existed, what a brilliant idea

Another great rescue in the Bay Area

This is one of Mom’s favorite rescue organizations

I am tired and want to go home, too much chaos for me

There were so many booths, fancy dress competitions, kids games and and and Mom said she could have stayed there longer but I wa tired and wanted to go home so we left. I will add to my link page the links of all the booths, both food/treats plus other information.

I otherwise have been spending time in the dog park and tomorrow am going to the Chihuahua meet up, as it is a sad day for Mom tomorrow as it is one year since Layla crossed over the Rainbow Bridge so we going to the lake where her ashes are to say hello, it is at the same park as the meet up.

Remembering Layla, her last time in the park 3 May 2024 wearing her pink hoodie that said Little Miss Everything, I miss her daily xxxx

So friends this is a weekend of sadness but happiness cos as Mom says she was blessed to have Layla for over 14 years of fun and adventures and now she feels it is time to do the same with me, Nili

 

Have a wonderful week and please be safe

with a woof and love from Nili

 

 

 

 

May 2025 Pet Holidays and Observances

May has arrived, summer is nearly here woof, love Nili

Month

 

  • Chip Your Pet Month.
  • National Pet Month
  • National Service Animal Eye Exam.
  • Pet Cancer Awareness Month.
  • Pet Sitter Safety Month.
  • Responsible Animal Guardian Month.

 

Week-Long Observances

  • May 410: American Human’s  Be Kind to Animals Week.
  • May 4-10: National Pet Week.
  • May 4-10: Puppy Mill Awareness Week
  • May 5-11 Dog Anxiety Awareness Week

 

One-Day

  • May 3: National Specially-Abled Pets Day.
  • May 4: Mayday for Mutts.
  • May 4: Memorial Day for Layla
  • May 8, National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day.
  • May 10National Dog Mom’s Day.
  • May 14: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
  • May 14: Pick Up the Poo Day.(UK)
  • May 15: Do Lunch With Your Dog Day.
  • May 20: National Rescue Dog Day
  • May 28: Feast Day of St. Bernard of Montjoux
  • May 29: National Dog Friendly Day(UK)

Have a wonderful fun May Everybody

With woof and love from

Nili

 

Living with a Rescued Pup

Hi, this is Nili speaking as Mom is learning a lot about puppies from me as my Angel sister Layla was not a pup when she was rescued, and Mom has lots to learn.

Mom took me to the vet for a check up on Tuesday, oy vey it was scary and me being stubborn refuses to travel in the back pack so I sat on the floor under her legs on the bus, I do not like busses but am learning, Mom was kind enough when there was space to pick me up and I stood on a seat looking out of the window which was fun. We walked from the stop to the Clinic which was great as I had lots of new smells to smell. Once we got inside, I rode the elevator to the waiting room and waited for my vet. When we were called into a room for my check up, I had a big accident with diarrhea oy vey, Mom was so embarrassed but the vet tech laughed and said to Mom accidents happen, cleaned it up plus put some in a test tube to check for parasites and heartworm. The Vet said I am very healthy, 2 lbs overweight which Mom is now working on. Mom also discussed me eating off the streets and the mud in the dog park, and of course the vet had a solution as you can see from the photo below. I do not like it but the guard is actually very helpful as it prevents me from getting foxtails also. I can drink water through it so Mom is happy, and my face is now packaged till I behave. It was not cheap, but Mom explained to me that it is cheaper than vet bills. I paid $59.00 for it from my local pet store.

Can you believe I have to wear this to stay healthy, Nili

 

Another thing the vet pointed out to me which I am so happy she did, is the LA Animal Control only gives one year Rabies shot so I have to get another in July, plus they only gave me one Distemper Shot and I should have two, so she gave me one while I was there, so I am now good to go till my next visit. She sent Mom home with a Puppy Pack of all information about puppies which is interesting and has taught Mom a lot plus some flea stuff as flea season has arrived.

We have since gotten the results back on my tests and all is negative, so Mom is double happy BOL.

Other than that, Nigel spent 8 days with us, Mom had a terrible cold, so between walking both of us daily and separately she was taking care of herself to get rid of the cold so we spent less time in the park but hopefully that will start happening again.

 

I need some playtime in the park to help me lose weight, Nili

So that has been our week, never a dull moment here, and I am really excited as Mom is taking me tomorrow to my first Dog Festival, DogFest which is held annually in our dog park, it is a fundraiser for the Mckinnley Elementary School, although this year we are visiting and not doing a booth. I cannot wait as I have heard from my dog friends there will be lots to eat and loads of samples of goodies.  Mom told me if I eat too much tomorrow Sunday is going to be carrots only all-day BOL.

We hope you all had a wonderful Easter, and will relax this weekend with lots of fun and memories,

With a woof and lick from Nili

 

 

 

 

Happy Easter Everyone, please keep us safe

When Spring arrives, Easter arrives, and everyone is hopping for chocolates plus some parents are busy buying bunnies for their kids. This is a sore subject for me as so many bunnies, like other pets, are bought for a holiday and then dumped in a shelter or as some do which is so stupid is let them loose in the fields where they cannot survive.  So if you want a bunny for your child get them a toy, one that does not need care and will not be thrown out  when your child is bored with it. Bunnies, like so many pets are family, and you do not want to be dumped by a family member then please do not do the same to your bunny.

Easter can also be hazardous to your pets; I am listing below the hazards to keep your pets safe especially when it comes to chocolate or candies with Xylitol.

 

Happy Easter to everyone, we hope you have a wonderful fun weekend with your family, please be safe and most important don’t OD on chocolates, BOL

Happy Easter Everyone from Angel Layla

 

With a woof and love from Nili

 

PS Mom put the bunny ears on me and I broke them BOL so no pic of me this week on our blog, I am on strike cos I cannot have any chocolate.

 

 

My first real adventure

TGIF! Hi friends, I am sure my sister will be very proud of me as I went on my first real adventure last Sunday which included a train ride, car ride and then lots of fun in a new dog park.

On the first Sunday of every month the Chihuahuas of San Francisco meet up in Stern Grove Dog Park. Mom has been going on and off since my sister Baby was on earth and then with Layla and now me. I know I am not a chihuahua, but we are always welcome and it is loads of fun.

Mom wanted to take me on the train in the backpack but I hate that contraption so she took me on the train without it. The train was scary and I am sorry there no photos but Mom was busy keeping me calm, not getting off and making sure I lay down to keep my balance. I moaned here and there and I have decided that it is no fun but as Mom says I have to get used to it if I want to go places with her. Mom calls it tough love.

Uncle Mark picked us up from the train station and took us to the park, the car was ok but I do not like them that much. When we got to the park the fun started and so much fun and food for both humans and us dogs. I barked, sniffed all the dogs and then saw the big dogs so I started chasing them, don’t tell Mom but Huskies are my favorite dogs to play with woof woof. Mom then took me for a long walk or should I say I ran along the park to the Lake where my sister’s (Layla) ashes are to say hi to her and Mom wanted to sit in the peace and quiet there with her memories but I wandered around and saw the ducks, which I wanted to chase but they were in the water. It is so beautiful there and now I understand why Mom spread Layla’s ashes there.

Mom says I look so tiny compared to the trees BOL

The ducks and turtles on the rock

Watching the ducks

 

On the walk back to everyone I ran, stuck my head down gopher holes BOL, sniffed a lot and just ran around happy as Mom was relaxed and happy also.

Hmmm Lots to smell

 

We did not take the train home, Aunt Suzanne gave us a lift which was pawsome as we got home quicker so we could nap which Mom needed. Of course that evening we went to the dog park for an hour and then called it a day.

Waiting to go home

 

This Saturday night starts Passover, the Jewish Holiday so Mom tomorrow is going to finish getting the house ready, she has promised to take me to the dog park to play with my friends especially as the sun is shining, and otherwise nothing exciting is happening.

 

To all our friends I want to wish you Chag Sameach, Happy Passover and don’t eat too much oy vey.

 

Lots of love

Nili

 

National Stray Animal Day

Hi Friends, today I am doing what my angel sister Layla used to do, speaking out for the voiceless.

Today, 4 April, is National Stray Animal Day. It is a day to raise awareness about the plight of stray animals worldwide and encourage us to improve their lives, including adoption and responsible pet ownership. 

The reason animals become strays is not their fault but humans. You might not agree with me but if your animal is microchipped, information up to date they are less likely to become a stray if they escape, their lives are safe, and they will not end up in shelters.

That is what happened to Nili. She was not microchipped so when she escaped from her former family, she landed up in LA Animal Control and the rest is history, she now lives the pampered life. She is microchipped and perfectly safe.

Mom is working hard to keep me healthy, she says from Pound to Princess I am, Nili

When adopting Nili I immediately put her on supplements to boost her immune system as I feel the younger they start getting them the healthier long term they are and I am a big believer of the mushroom supplements. I have added a new one to her diet, Mushroom Mobility Soft Chews for both Cats and Dogs.

The Ingredients in them are:

 

You can find them on this link : https://shop.realmushrooms.com/?ref=488

You have a 10% coupon with LaylasWoof

So, as you can see Mom is doing her best with me and I need to start listening to her more and behaving, which is really hard to do BOL. We have been going to the park at least twice a day at the moment cos it has been warm and sunny and I am loving it cos I can run around like crazy, chase the dogs and of course have become a mooch pooch begging for treats from everyone like all the other dogs do, Mom has asked everyone not to give me as she is watching my weight but BOL I get them whenever possible, Mom is now calling me chunky Monkey and is scared the vet will get angry with her BOL.

Sitting on the window sill barking at all the passers by – my new thing BOL, Nili

Our plans this weekend is to relax and take it easy as Mom says she needs to recharge her batteries and I might be nice and let her,

Have a wonderful weekend Friends and make lots of memories.

Love Nili

 

 

April Pet Holidays and Observances

April has arrived which means sunny days and the adventures will begin. With it of course comes the Pet Holidays and as always I am listing them all below – Happy Spring.

Remembering Layla in her cute purple jacket

Month

Active Dog Month.

National Canine Fitness Month

National Heartworm Awareness Month

National Pet First Aid Awareness Month.

National Pet Month. (UK)

Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month.

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

 

Week

First week of April: International Pooper Scooper Week.

April 1-7: National Raw Feeding Week.

 April 13-19: Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week. 2nd full week in April.

 April 13-19: National Dog Bite Prevention Week  2nd full week in April.

  April 14-20: National Pet ID Week. Third week in April.

  April 21-27: Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week. An effort by the Humane Society of the United States. Third week in April.

 April 23-29: National Scoop The Poop Week. Always starts the day after Earth Day.

Days

 

April 4: World Stray Animals Day

April 5:  Every Day is Tag Day

April 6: National Siamese Cat Day.

April 7: National Pet Health Insurance Day

April 8: National Dog Fighting Awareness Day

April 10: National Hug your Dog Day

April 11: National Pet Day

April 11: Dog Therapy Appreciation Day

April 20: Passover starts

April 17: Tortoiseshell Cat Appreciation Day.

April 18: Pet Owner’s Independence Day.

April 19: National Dog Parent Appreciation Day.

April 19: National Cat Lady Day.

April 19: Sylvester the Cat’s Birthday

April 20: Easter

April 20: Passover ends

April 21: National Pet CBD Day.

April 22: Earth Day.

April 23:  National Lost Dog Awareness Day

April 25: Hairball Awareness Day.

April 26: National Pets and Kids Day

April 26: World Veterinary Day.

April 27: National Little Pampered Dog Day.

April 27: Free Feral Cat Spay Day.

April 27: National Pet Parents Day. Always the last Sunday in April.

Last Sunday in April: International Search and Rescue Dog Day.

April 30: Adopt a Shelter Pet Day.

April 30: National Therapy Animal Day.

April 30: National Tabby Day.

April 30: International Guide Dog Day. Always the last Wednesday in April.

 

Have a wonderful Month Everyone

With a woof and love from Nili

 

 

 

 

I went on an adventure

Good morning friends, the weekend has arrived and it has of course been crazy here but most important I went to a Shi Tzu Meet Up last Saturday, it was so much fun.

Mom surprised me, tried getting me to sit in the backpack to ride on the bus but I refused so she took me on the bus without it. It was a bit scary but everyone petted me and I sat watching it all and of course tried jumping off each time the door opened. When we got there, it was so much fun, lots of dogs like me all fluffy and full of fun. I ran around with one of them, his name is Max, and he is so cute, maybe he will become my boyfriend in time although I will only see him once a month at the meet ups. On the way home we took another bus which drops us around the corner from my normal park which we walked through so can you believe it I did two parks in one day, now I call an adventure.  I hope there will be many more like that.

I am on the bus, have we got there yet Mom ?

Exploring

I am waiting for a treat, Nili

I think I found a treat

Here is the video of me playing with Max and another dog from the park, I do not know his name BOL, but it was fun

https://youtube.com/shorts/dVkhXmBANSk?si=Hcjr-P2IwUP2lSJe

 

I still fight Mom when we leave parks by playing tug of war with my leash BOL and she gets embarrassed from my actions and tells people I have the terrible threes, I think it is funny, but Mom is not impressed. People just laugh but Mom with her old age is afraid she is going to fall.

Otherwise, I am going to the park in the evenings every day, playing and running around like crazy, I come home hungry and of course tired but after a nap each time I am ready to walk again, Mom says it is healthy but she is tired also BOL.

I am not sure what we going to do this weekend as it is raining again but I hope we go to the park for play time and of course I need to roll in the wet smelly lawn

Have a wonderful weekend and make lots of memories

Woof and love from Nili