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.
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.
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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
Spring has Sprung and out comes the Sun
TGIF !! Good Morning friends, we hope you are enjoying sunshine also the way I am.
Relaxing in the sun
With the sun out, summer on the way, Mom explained to me that the adventures and park time is going to be lots, I am so excited. We this past week have been going to the park at least twice a day, I am running a lot, chasing the dogs and of course have been naughty going on the hill in the park where everyone has picnics which Mom was not happy with me as it is close the trains so that is the reason Mom leaves my leash on me so it is easier to catch me. I am not happy though as all the good food is there and hmm I love food of all kinds, but Mom told me I carry on doing it no more treats of free fun, so I suppose I will have to listen to her as I do not want to lose those.
Oy am I thirsty
What mischief can I get into now
Yesterday, I also did not want to eat my food, Mom, was concerned so she boiled me some chicken to tempt me and I ate it all, what a slave she is BOL, but she stopped worrying and realized I am just being naughty. So this morning I got my breakfast and she said you eat it or starve, I ate most of it BOL. While Mom is typing I am chewing on a bone yum, and the smell of salmon treats is in the air as Mom is busy making them for me. Those are my favorite as they fill in a Kong and my Yomp Ball so it keeps me busy and my tummy full.
The recipe is easy: 2 cans of salmon with no oil, 2 eggs, half a cup of Oat flour, spinach, green beans, blueberries, I also mix YummWoof Perfect Dog Food Mix which is full of nutrients and makes the treats really healthy. I put on parchment paper on a baking sheet and bake at 350 till done. Let cool and then break into pieces.
Yum they are cooling
See link below :
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Tomorrow, I am so excited, I am going to my first Shi Tzu Meet Up, that means me going on the bus there so it is going to be a real adventure for me plus lots of fluffs to play with in a new park, I cannot wait and hope the weather will be good also. I will share the photos with you next week.
So as you can see, we are busy here in the Nili Neighborhood and I am understanding more and more daily that Mom is a busy bee, cannot sit still for long although she is aging and I am so blessed my sister Layla let me share her also as my life is so much fun.
Have a wonderful weekend all my friends, be safe and chat next week
Nili
I got my Pup Passport
Good morning Friends, we have been so busy this week it has been crazy and Mom is going nuts BOL.
This week I got my Pup Passport, something which excited Mom so much for so many reasons. I can now go on adventures and have all my information plus a photo in one place and she does not need lots of documents, which will make life so much easier plus less to carry. Another reason is Mom loves it as in case of an emergency we have all in one book and we do not have to worry about documents also, which makes life so much easier.
Mom had read all about it on this blog : https://penniesplacesandpaws.com/product/remingtons-pup-memory-passport/
Mom mentioned on Tiffany’s blog how interesting it was and Tiffany surprised us with one so I am now the proud owner of one. Thank you Tiffany for this wonderful gift as I am ready now to travel safely, it will really help making more memories of Nili and all in one book which is so exciting. You can read more about it and where I saw it on this blog post :
https://penniesplacesandpaws.com/travel-scrapbook-for-dogs/
The weather has been rainy here in SF but the minute the sun comes out we run to the park for me to play and I am having so much fun, my favorite friend is BoBo, his mom is Israeli and talks to him in Hebrew which mom speaks so I am also becoming bilingual learning the language which is important as my name is a Hebrew name and so was my sisters Layla.
BoBo chasing me
So that is what is happening in the Nili neighborhood, busy but happy so all good.
Have a wonderful week everyone
With a woof and love
Nili
I am growing up, Nili
TGIF!! Happy Friday friends, my angel sister Layla is watching me grow up from heaven and I think she would be proud of me.
We had a hectic week this week, Mom had lots to do, and she told me she is exhausted today BOL. So, this weekend we are taking it slow and weather permitting I am going to spend time in the park playing while Mom drinks her coffee. Mom has her coffee, and I have my treats which I think is fair.
On Wednesday I went to the groomers, I have been itching a bit so Mom decided I needed a haircut. I do not like them although they told Mom I was very good although I made sure I got lots of treats for the torture. We walked there about 2 miles and by the time we got there Mom was very tired but I as always had lots of energy. She left me there and went home to finish house cleaning and they texted her when I was ready. So, she cheated and took a bus to pick me up and then told me we were going to take a bus home. It was my first time on a bus which I did not like that much but Mom told me I will learn to ride them so we can go to different places but the best was on the way home we stopped in the park for some fun.
Walking to the groomers
Mommy don’t leave me please
Getting after the groom treats, do I look pretty ? I also got this bowtie from them
Sitting on the bus going home
The most exciting news this week is I am off a long leash now in the park and can run around like a lunatic burning off energy, chasing dogs and of course roll on the lawn especially after the groom BOL. It is so much fun, and I am being a good girl listening when Mom calls me and I run back to her, if I do that guess what? I get a treat, so it is so worth listening to Mom. I am being very good, not going far and having fun.
You can see me run fast chasing Charlie on the below video :
https://youtube.com/shorts/26htO6AxA3w?si=6Cyh9WBwMaZ-Nf1w
So, you see my friends, I am growing up, I can now run freely in the park but as Mom says to be a real grown up I need to stop pulling on the leash which I am slowly doing plus vacuuming the streets of all the food which is not good for me but so yummy. Those are my new lessons till I excel in them. Mom is not such a bad teacher after all and she is very proud of herself BOL.
What are your plans this weekend? I hope you are going to have lots of fun and make memories. We cannot wait to hear and see the photos.
Be safe and have a wonderful week, stay warm
With a woof and love from Nili.
March Pet Holidays and Awareness
March 2025 Pet Holidays and Awareness
Month
- Poison Prevention Awareness Month.
Week-Long Holidays
- March 2-8: Pet Professional Pet Sitting Week
- March 14-21: Pet Theft Awareness Week (UK).
- March 16-22: National Animal Poison Prevention Week
- March 24-30: Tick Bite Prevention Week.
One-Day Holidays
- March 1: National Cat’s Day (Russia).
- March 2: International Rescue Cat Day.
- March 3: International Tripawd Awareness Day.
- March 3: What if Cats & Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day.
- March 13:K-9 Veterans Day.
- March 14: Pet Theft Awareness Day(UK).
- March 15: National Catio Day.
- March 17: Saint Gertrude of Nivelles Day— patron saint of cats.
- March 17: Saint Patrick’s Day
- March 20: Dogs in Yellow Day.
- March 23. Cuddly Kitten Day.
- March 26: Purple Day for Epilepsy
- March 28: Respect Your Cat Day.
- March 30: Take a Walk in the Park Day.
Have a wonderful March Everyone
With a woof and love from
Nili
