Layla crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 4 May 2024 but her sister Nili will carry on her legacy speaking out against Animal Abuse, Domestic Violence, Breeders and how to keep your pet healthy, happy and living a good life.
Keeping your young dog healthy (my recipes)
TGIF ! Friday has arrived, it is hot outside and today we going to discuss what I am doing to keep Nili healthy from a young age so as she grows older she stays healthy and hopefully slim as well as I am still struggling with her weight.
I might be chunky but my bandanna fits me, Happy Pride Everyone, Nili
As most of you know I do not believe in kibbles but with the rising prices of produce I unfortunately am feeding her once a day a 1/3 of a cup of kibble but the rest of the day she gets home cooked food and treats, plus of course supplements.
So, I decided to share her what she is eating, my food/treat recipes to help you find solutions and to avoid mass produced food and treats where possible. It is working out to be cheaper this way and I am blessed she is a small dog, so it is easier, plus I cook in bulk and freeze in portions.
I am an affiliate for some of these products so if you decide to try them we would appreciate you using our coupons which would help pay my bills.
Dog Food – Ground Beef or Ground Turkey
1 lb of the meat (whichever you decide, and ground chicken can be used also
1 cup of Oat flour
2 Eggs
1 cup of YumWoof Dogfood Perfect Dog Food Mix (this has all the nutrients needed to balance the food)
I mix all together, heat the oven to 350 Degrees, lay it flat on parchment paper on a cookie baking pan, bake it till ready. Switch off oven and let it cool down, I then cut and put in ziplock bags and store part in the fridge and part in the freezer.
You can find the YumWoof Perfect Dog Food Holistic Mix on this link below and have 5% off with the coupon YUMNILI.
https://yumwoof.com/?ref=nbmzrsze
Salmon Treats
These are soft treats as I use them to stuff her Yomp Ball or Kong and she loves them plus it keeps her busy.
- 71/2 ounce can of salmon
- Egg
½ cup of the YumWoof Perfect Dog Food Mix
1 cup of Oat flour to bind altogether
I mix all together, heat the oven to 350 Degrees, lay it flat on parchment paper on a cookie baking pan, bake it till ready. Switch off oven and let it cool down, I then cut and put in ziplock bags and store part in the fridge and part in the freezer.
You can find the YumWoof Perfect Dog Food Holistic Mix on this link below and have a 5% off with the coupon YUMNILI.
https://yumwoof.com/?ref=nbmzrsze
Supplements
Nili might be young but I firmly believe that the younger we start with supplements the healthier she will be when older, so this is what I give her:
Nili gets the Real Mushrooms Daily Dawg, Mobility, Relax, and Immune Supplements. They are all healthy, no chemicals phew so I have no worries plus she gobbles the chews down with no problem and all Organic
You can find them all on this Link : https://shop.realmushrooms.com/?ref=488
You have 10% off with the coupon LaylasWoof
And finally I must not forget to mention the Yomp Ball, which I love as it cleans her teeth while trying to get the treats out, it keeps her busy, which is good for the brain and she cleans it out each time. It is also hardy and does not break that easy and Nili being a hard chewer this has been a game changer.
You can find it on this link, Yomp Products
You have 15% off with coupon LaylasWoof
I got punished with a bath yesterday, I hate water, Nili
I am always open to any other suggestions if you have, sharing is caring and that is how we all learn, have a wonderful weekend and be safe and cool,
With a woof and love from Nili
June 2025 Pet Holidays and Observances
Nili and BoyBoy enjoying the June sun, summer has arrived
Month
- Adopt-a-Cat Month.
- Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month.
- National Foster
- National Pet Preparedness Month
- National Microchip Month
- Social PETworking Month.
Week-Long Observances
- June 1-7: Pet Appreciation Week.
- June 1-7: National Dog Bite Awareness Week.
- June 8-14: National Pet Wedding Week.
- 3rd Week in June: Animal Rights Awareness Week.
- June 16-20: Take Your Pet to Work Week
One-Day Holidays
- June 4: Hug Your Cat Day.
- June 8: Best Friends Day.
- June 10: World Pet Memorial Day
- June 14: Missing Mutts Awareness Day
- June 14: National Dog Dad Day.
- June 16: Take Your Cat to Work Day
- June 18: National Internet Cat Day.
- June 18: Veterinary Appreciation Day
- June 19: National Garfield Cat Day.
- June 20: Ugliest Dog Day.
- June 20: Take Your Dog to Work Day®.
- June 21: NationalDog Party Day.
- June 22: National Pet Choking Prevention Day
- June 24: Cat World Domination Day.
- June 28: World Day Against Pet Abandonment.
Happy June Everyone, please be safe and make memories
Woof and love from Nili
Summer has arrived
TGIF!! Hi friends, I hope you all are going to have a great weekend with adventures and fun like me, it is so important to make memories Mom says as when we become angels like my sisters Layla and Baby Mom will have lots of memories to make her smile.
Last weekend I went to the Shih Tzu meet up where there were lots of friends like me to play with. It was so much fun and what was the best was it was a different dog park which means lots of new smells to roll in which of course I did BOL so I came home stinky. I went on the bus there and Mom was so proud of me as I sat nicely and rode with no fear, Mom was also happy the bus was not full and she did not have to carry the backpack which I hate.
On the bus being a good girl, Nili
Hmmm something smells good should I roll, Nili
Meeting new friends, Nili
Did you know that riding the bus takes you to different places which means lots of new smells and dogs and that for me is a real adventure so I cannot wait to do more of them. I told Mom that summer has arrived, so the time has come to go out more and she agreed although she says it means her carrying lots of water for me, treats of course and BOL her coffee too, but it is worth it.
This weekend they are expecting HOT weather so we will be going out to the park, maybe a different one, and spending time outdoors so I can relax on the lawn in the sun, wearing my cooling vest of course, and just enjoy the outdoors. If I am good Mom says she will take the mask off too although I can drink through it but not eat oy vey.
Yesterday Mom went to have lunch with friends at one of the non-profits she belongs to, a part of this organization is PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) which I am a client of and they have a food bank for us brats. Mom found there for me 3 new toys, some yum healthy treats and some great dog food which she so approves of so am all set here. I had so much fun with the toys which are really loud squeakers and woke Mom up this morning playing with one, it was 5 am and she was not happy BOL but when I want to play I will play. (See the video below)
So in the Nili Neighborhood life is busy, I am keeping Mom on her toes big time and enjoying my life to its fullest. I am one lucky rescued dog, from the streets as a stray to a wonderful loving home with everything I want plus so much more.
Have a wonderful weekend with love and woofs from
Nili
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 10: National 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