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.
Nili’s journey home to me
Good Morning friends,
Today 2 years ago Nili made the long journey from Palm Springs to her home in San Francisco.
I was very blessed by my friends for stepping in and fostering her the two weeks till we could find someone to bring her to me. She has spent two weeks living with them, been spoiled by the family and playing with Winnie, their rescued dog.
https://youtube.com/shorts/bqfbXo7-R5Y
As you all know Nili, was rescued from the L.A. Animal control where they put all her details down and I have subsequently learned they were not correct. Here name at the shelter was Gladys and all I thought was oy vey, I could not keep that name. A friend of mine who does animal rescue explained to me they cannot always do it as they do not have the funding for DNA tests. Avi, my friend took her to the vet for a check up and told me that she was not afraid at all WOW, and the vet told him the following:
She was sure Nili is about 2-2.5 years at most based upon her teeth and the brightness in her eyes. She has been through one or two heat cycles but does not think she has given birth. She is very healthy. No Upper respiratory infection at all and she was spayed when she got home.. She heard no wheezing or crackling in her lungs that the Shelter said she had and that is why they did not spay her. . She weighed 16.4 lbs. She has a cutaneous histiocytoma on her head which has cleared up. She said Nili is a very healthy, alert pup, and a great rescue.
One of my favorite photos of Nili
I drove myself nuts and child proofed the house, had everything ready and drove myself crazy waiting for her arrival. Matt who brought her to me every couple of hours texted Avi and then Avi would text me with updates. It is a long ride from Palm Springs to San Francisco, about 8 hours and he stopped along the way so she could potty but she slept peacefully in her expandable pet carrier that the company Mr Peanuts gave her. They are such a fantastic small family business and so quick to help where possible. They sent her a large expandable carrier, medium sized one and a pink regular carrier so Nili was spoiled. The medium sized I left with Avi to give to whoever he would like to as sharing is caring and that is so important.
Being bribed to get into the carrier
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Nili had a lot to learn upon arrival but she has settled in well, listens 90% of the time to commands LOL and if you use the magic work treat she really listens LOL.
.Her friends in Palm Springs Quasii and Winnie
Upon arrival she pottied, ate some food, explored the apartment and then went to bed.
I want to say from the bottom of my heart thank you thank you thank you to Jonathan, Avi, Will, Shai, Boaz, Quasi, Winnie and Matt for helping me with everything, keeping Nili safe and amused and most of all getting her home to me, I am so blessed to have you all in my life.
Have a wonderful weekend, we hope you have loads of fun and relax also,
With a woof and love
From
Nili and Mom
Happy Gotcha Day Nili
We are celebrating today Nili’s Gotcha Day, it is two years since I rescued her from LA Animal Care and Control. How time has gone so quickly and I am sure Layla is smiling over the Rainbow Bridge or giggling as she watches Nili get up to mischief.
I remember the day I saw her online on Facebook, her name there was Gladys and all I could picture was me standing in a dog park calling Gladys, I am sure half the park would have laughed at me but as per my tradition I gave her a Hebrew Name: Nili – which means forever Israel. I love the name because it is short and easy to pronounce.
Nili in her cage at LA Animal Control
I have been reading Nili’s intake papers from Animal Control as I was curious to know more about her and this is what I found, her intake was on 6 July 2024, and she was a stray/OTC. What I have learned about OTC for stray pets is that she was brought to the Shelter by a person who found her and I would love to thank that person for saving her from the streets. She was not microchipped so they could not find her family but is microchipped now so she is safe. She was a perfect weight when they took her in, had no wounds but a scab on her head which had since gone. They also wrote that she was born in 2021 so she is 5 years old today.
Leaving Animal Control
I think Nili is a Fireworks runner because of the date of her intake but am not sure, the most important is that she will never be alone on the streets again.
Nili went from LA to Palm Springs where she stayed with some friends of mine till we could find a lift to bring her to SF, where she is now a San Francisco dog living the life of a princess.
At Uncles before I came home, one of my favorite photos
Since her arrival she has grown so much, her confidence is amazing, she is fearless in many ways playing with big and small dogs in the park, very food motivated which is one of my biggest problems as she eats anything and everything off the streets but is learning slowly not to do it. Her mischief is showing every day is many ways, she tries jumping onto the kitchen counter, digs up the bed, explores the dog park going too far which makes me chase her as she ignores me, and one of her favorites is to bark at me for attention when I am working or on the phone.
One of her favorite playmates in the park, Mocha
She loves howling when sirens go off, she has a partner in crime with this and we just laugh, see the video below.
My one Gotcha Gift was a squeaky ant which has in Hebrew the Yiddish word Shpilkis which means antsy as Mom says I have ants in my pants BOL
So, to my darling devil Nili, Mom loves you, I count my blessings daily that you are part of my life and keeping me on my toes all the time with your antics but if you are happy, I am happy and life is too short to make a big deal over things.
Happy Gotcha Day!!!!!!
Lots of love Mom and Angel Layla
July 2026 Pet Holidays and Observances
Summer has arrived, Nili
Hi friends,
July has arrived, that means summer, please keep us cool in the hot weather but have lots of fun. Below is the list of what is happening in the pet world this month. I am carrying on with what my sister did as Mom says I have to work for my treats and toys.
Month
- Dog House Repair Month.
- National Lost Pet Prevention Month.
- National Pet Hydration Awareness Month.
Week
- 3rd Week in July: National Feed a Rescue Pet Week:
- One Day
- July 1: ID Your Pet Day.
- July 1: Pet Travel Safety Day.
- July 4: Independence Day.
- July 5: Pet Remembrance Day. (UK)
- July 10: National Kitten Day.
- July 11: All-American Pet Photo Day.
- July 14: Dog on a Lead Day.
- July 15: National Pet Fire Safety Day.
- July 15: Feline Leukemia Day. Community Cats Podcast and Feline Leukemia advocacy supporter Margaret Tompkins hosts this annual online event with important expert information on this disease, ways to manage it and adoption of FeLV+ cats.
- July 21: National Craft for Your Local Shelter Day
- July 21: No Pet Store Puppies Day
- July 26: National Dog Photography Day. UK holiday.
- July 31: National Mutt Day. Also see Dec. 2.
Have a wonderful July with love and woofs from Nili
The fireworks are coming keep us safe please.
We a week before our pets nightmare, the fireworks. The 4th of July is a fun day for families but they forget their pets suffer terribly during the night and we need to make sure they are safe. I hate fireworks as I worry about the wildlife also BUT most of all I feel it is a waste of money and in todays economy especially we should be donating the money to rescues and so many other nonprofit organizations.
So many pets get lost on 4th of July thanks to stupid owners who do not care for their pets by keeping them safe.
How to keep pet safe on 4th of July :
Never leave alcoholic drinks unattended where pets can reach them – these can be poison and make us very sick, death can also be possible
Do not apply any sunscreen or insect repellent product to your pet that is not labeled specifically for use on animals, this can also poison us.
Always keep matches and lighter fluid out of your pets’ reach – these can also make us sick
Keep your pets on their normal diet. This is important as a change of diet with all the stress from fireworks etc can cause indigestion and diarrhea
Never use fireworks around pets – these can cause severe burns, trauma to the face plus they contain toxic materials.
I used to keep Layla calm and now Nili by giving them Real Mushrooms Relax which is a must have as it is natural mix of mushrooms no chemicals.
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Loud, crowded fireworks displays are no fun for pets – leave your pets at home in a safe quiet spot, why traumatize them in this situation which is just being selfish and uncaring.
Be prepared in the event that your pet does escape – make sure your pet is wearing a collar with an updated tag, microchip is updated and BEST of all just keep your pet inside in a safe place where it cannot escape.
Please be safe and have a Happy 4th of July and please please do not drink and drive
Nili
My memory of Layla smiling all dressed up
I have not been sponsored by Real Mushrooms but sharing what I feel is really helpful for your pets.
My daily routine and friends
Good Morning Friends,
I owe you an apology for being late this week but Mom has been crazy busy and when she does sit down I decide I want to go out, so we are constantly on the move although Mom keeps telling me she is getting old and cannot do it all the time, I still win BOL.
Mom builds her errands around my park time so that I get to see my friends so today I want to introduce you formally to my playmates in the park whom I love to have fun with, as Mom tells me running and playing is good for my figure.
Every morning after breakfast and Moms’ coffee Mom sits down to do whatever is needed till about 11 and then we pack up and go to the park. There we meet up one of my favorite Uncles and his dog Boy Boy. Boy Boy is a wanderer in the park, he loves walking around smelling and rolling in the mud. I always join him and get stinky. Uncle has the best treats, beef jerky yum and I munch till Mean Mom says no more. At the same time another Uncle arrives and I get one from him also. So as Mom says that is my lunch and no more food till dinner.
Nili, Boy Boy, Niliand Paimon waiing for their beef jerky from Uncle ATM
At about 4 in the afternoon, we go fetch Nigel, and go back to the park. This is also my favorite time as all my friends arrive. Caro who plays with me and we chase each other and tackle. Mocha who loves to run and keeps me running also, and then to end the day Booisey, Paymon and I howl to tell everyone it is time to go home, we sometimes have others join in but it is a great way to end the day.
Playing with Caro
https://youtu.be/-rB1kWDvMp8?si=huDI278rpZ5H8-c2
Playing with Mocha
https://youtu.be/vphvUUw0OMM?si=bdt-yY5rj3Uo5JoM
Howling before going home
https://youtu.be/o0Cq-R7V1lU?si=Y3VEFPm6dO_KEB8P
I then go home tired and hungry, Mom gives me my dinner, and I relax and let Mom eat her dinner. I go for my last walk at about 9 in the evening, Mom cleans my teeth and tells me to go to bed, which I have learnt to do.
So friends that is a day in my neighborhood, like my sister Layla but the only difference is I have new friends she never met unfortunately.
Have a wonderful week and be safe
With hugs and woof
Nili
June is National Pet Preparedness Month
TGIF !!!!!!!
The days are going too fast and I cannot keep up anymore and wonder if everyone feels the same way.
June is National Pet Preparedness Month, a reminder of what to do in case of an emergency or natural disaster. It is also National Microchipping Month and they both are important and connect with each other.
Have you got an emergency plan for your pets? I do and update it whenever necessary.
Nili is prepared for everything as she has BOL a Jewish Mom that worries all the time especially as lately there have been a few tremors. Rather be safe than sorry.
I have a close friend who will take Nili if something happens to me as I would not want Nili to land up in a shelter. It is something that everyone should make sure is always in order
Is your Microchip updated? Please check so that they are safe. Nili became a stray because she was not microchipped when she ran from her home but I made sure she has one so I do not have to worry. She is also registered at our Animal Control with all her details if something happens.
Layla reminding us dog Moms
Please stay safe everyone, keep your pets safe
With a woof and love from Nili
I wanted to share a happy photo of me, I met a Drag Queen at a Pride party today, it was so much fun, Nili
I went away
Hi friends,
Nili went on her first sleepover at a friend of mines house, I was a little concerned but Paul is amazing and a fantastic Dog Father so I knew she would be safe and spoiled. She was very good, got lots of long walks, played in his house with the toys and of course loved her food which thank goodness she eats. Paul made me laugh as he was impressed on how much fruit and veggies she eats, and him being a vegan we decided she could become om too.
Paul took this photo of me looking for Mom, Nili
Last Monday I joined a group from the LAASN and off we went. They had organized everything for us. It was at the retreat called
https://www.saintdorothysrest.org/
The place is spotless, the food excellent, the staff friendly and helpful and it was the best thing I have done in years and cannot wait for the next one, I really need to go into nature more. For me it was paradise and I did not want to go home.
This is what I woke up to every morning
Main Building and Dining Room
One of our meals, all of then were delicious and adapted for vegans and folks on special diets
The cabin I slept in
Russian River, about 30 minutes from the retreat, I went swimming in the river with ducks, it was awesome
Crossing Golden Gate Bridge going home
So as you can see I for once spoiled me and had magical 3 days, recharged my batteries and now back to the normal daily life,
Have a wonderful week, with love and woofs from Nili and Me
June 2026 Pet Holidays and Observances
Can you believe we are half way through the year, it is going too fast for me. As I always do below is the list of Pet Holidays and Observances for June.
Stepping into June, Nili
Month
- Adopt-a-Cat Month
- Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month.
- National Foster a Pet Month. .
- National Pet Preparedness Month
- National Microchipping Month.
- Social PETworking Month.
Week
- June 7-13: Pet Appreciation Week.
- June 8-14: National Pet Wedding Week.
- 3rd Week in June: Animal Rights Awareness Week.
- June 22-26 Take Your Pet to Work Week.
One-Day
- June 4: Hug Your Cat Day.
- June 8: Best Friends Day.
- June 9: World Pet Memorial Day .
- June 13: Missing Mutts Awareness Day
- June 18: National Internet Cat Day.
- June 18: Veterinary Appreciation Day™.
- June 19: National Garfield the Cat Day.
- June 20: National Dog Dad Day.
- June 20: Ugliest Dog Day.
- June 21: National Dog Party Day.
- June 22: Take Your Cat to Work Day®.
- June 22: National Pet Choking Prevention Day
- June 24: Cat World Domination Day.
- June 26: Take Your Dog to Work Day®.
- June 27: World Day Against Pet Abandonment
Happy June everyone, enjoy the warm weather,
With love from
Nili
Memorial Day Weekend
TGIF !!!! I am so happy it is going to be a long weekend as I need a break, life has been crazy the past two weeks and I am exhausted, Nili full of energy as always.
This weekend is a long weekend and I have no plans, am going with the flow spending time in the park with Nili where she can run, play and of course bark BOL.
Memorial Day is a somber day in my eyes, I cannot understand how people can wish others a Happy Memorial Day, the sales that are on, the BBQ’s and so much more, I feel people are celebrating not respecting those that died during the wars.
I, out of respect do not celebrate in any way but remember those that passed away, and stay at home excluding being outdoors and in the park with Nili of course.
So on this note everyone stay safe, enjoy your long weekend with your families but please also think of what I wrote here.
With woof and love from
Nili
May is National Pet Month
National Pet Month is observed in May. National Pet Month is a celebration of the benefits that pets bring to people’s lives – and vice versa. It is celebrated here in the USA in May and in the UK in April.
This is what keeps me smiling daily
What are the benefits of having a pet, there are endless benefits but I think the most important ones are as follows:
- They keep us fit
- They make sure you’re never lonely, especially through hard times and what we have been through the past year
- They lower our stress levels – I try to stay as less stressed as possible, so Nili does not stress out
- They can help you make friends, so true as by walking your dog, going to dog parks you are meeting people
- They can improve your immune system – yes they do as keep us healthy in so many ways.
- They can stop your children from developing allergies, which is so important plus they teach children compassion and responsibility.
- They keep you safe
- They can provide companionship to children with learning difficulties
- Pets make us happier
- Pets help us cope with crisis
I have realized this so much from when I was in the Domestic Violence Relationship how much Baby helped me and I was blessed to have her.
Nili has done the same for me especially the past year – without her I am not sure where I would be. Seeing her waggy tail when I come home from an errands, her barking for attention or just being naughty makes me smile and keeps me going through the hard times.
As I am typing this I am realizing how blessed I am to have Nili in my life, her cuddles in the morning is something money cannot buy.
So our question is what does your pet do for you on a daily basis?
Happy National Pet Month Everyone,
With love from Me and Nili
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing Moms out there, Pet Moms and Kids Moms, you are the best.
Happy Mothers Day Everyone with love from Nili