#blog. #dogblog – Layla's Woof

June is National Pet Preparedness Month

Posted on June 13, 2026 by admin — 8 Comments ↓

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

Posted on June 8, 2026 by admin — 9 Comments ↓

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

Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 22, 2026 by admin — 10 Comments ↓

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

Posted on May 9, 2026 by admin — 8 Comments ↓

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

May 2026 Pet Holidays, Awareness and Observances

Posted on May 1, 2026 by admin — 8 Comments ↓

May has arrived, I cannot believe we are nearly half way through the year it is going too fast for this old lady. With May comes new important dates which I am listing below.

It is first of May and freezing in the park, 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

May 3-9: American Humane’s Be Kind to Animals Week
May 3-9: National Pet Month.
May 4-9: Puppy Mill Action Week.
May 4-10: Dog Anxiety Awareness Week.

Day

May 1: International Day of the Podenco.
May 3: National Specially-Abled Pets Day.
May 3: Mayday for Mutts.
May 4: Layla crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on this day 🙁
One of my favorite photos of her
May 9: National Dog Mom’s Day.
May 10: National Disaster Preparedness Day
May 14: Pick Up the Poo Day. (UK)
May 14: Bond With Your Dog Day
May 15: Do Lunch With Your Dog Day.
May 20: National Rescued Dog Day
May 29: National Dog Friendly Day. (UK)

Have a wonderful safe month of May with love from Nili

I had ice cream

Posted on April 20, 2026 by admin — 10 Comments ↓

Hi friends, we have had such a crazy busy week, but I had my first ice cream which was yum.

On Tuesday Ben & Jerry’s had their free one scoop of ice cream day, so Mom decided to take me. Aunty took us in her car and off we went. I stood in line with everyone else and was really excited as the smell of ice cream was so so good. We moved up in the line till we went inside and Mom got me a small cup of vanilla ice cream and a scoop for herself. I gobbled it up so quickly and tried eating the cup too BOL but Mom took it away from me. Mom and Aunt finished theirs and then we went to the park to chill out and they ate tacos while I ran around. Mom said I needed it as I needed to burn off the sugar.

Waiting in the car to go get my ice cream, Nili

I have been framed, Nili

I want to drive the bus, Nili

Gobbling my ice cream yum,, Nili

Other than that, because the weather has been so warm in between Mom’s work and errands we have been going to the dog park so I can play with my friends. I love chasing them, rolling in the grass and barking at everyone, it is so much fun.

So that has been our week, busy as always but am sad as they say it is going to rain this week so am going to be stuck indoors.

Have a wonderful week friends,

With a woof and love from Nili

April Pet Holidays and Awareness Month

Posted on April 3, 2026 by admin — 12 Comments ↓

April is here, Spring has arrived and so has our monthly calendar

Month-Long Observances

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. (ASPCA)

Week-Long Holidays

April 1-7: International Pooper Scooper Week.
April 1-7: National Raw Feeding Week.
April 12-18: Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week.
April 12-18: National Prevention Dog Biting Week
April 17-23: National Pet ID Week.
April 19-26: Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week.

One-Day Holidays

April 4: World Stray Animal Day
April 4: Every day is tag day.
April 6: National Siamese Cat Day.
April 7: National Pet 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 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 21: National Pet CBD Day.
April 22: Earth Day.
April 23: Pet Tech CPR Day.
April 23: National Lost Dog Awareness Day
April 24: Hairball Awareness Day.
April 25: World Veterinary Day.
April 26: National Kids and Pets Day
April 26: National Pet Parents Day.
April 26: International Search and Rescue Dog Day.
April 27: National Little Pampered Dog Day.
April 27: Free Feral Cat Spay Day.
April 29: International Guide Dog Day.
April 30: Adopt a Shelter Pet Day.
April 30: National Therapy Animal Day.
April 30: National Tabby Day.

Happy Easter and Passover to all our friends

With a woof and love from Nili xxx

Spring is here

Posted on March 29, 2026 by admin — 14 Comments ↓

Hi Friends,

Spring has arrived and we already had a heat wave, it was so hot Mom put the cooling vest on me which was pawsome. It was cooler in the dog park than our home and can you believe it we even had a power failure so Mom packed a bag and we went to sit in the shade in the park, it was fun as a lot of my friends were there.

Nigel and I walking to the park, Nili

Playing with Sparky

So today am sharing my fun times in the park with you and we hope you enjoy the videos.

So as you can see am having so much fun plus as Mom says all this playing will help me get rid the last of the pounds I have to lose BOL so that I will have a sexy figure for summer.

Keeping cool in my cooling vest with BoyBoy another good friend of mine walking towards me, Nili

Have a wonderful safe week all, we expecting rain here grrr, chat next week on my blog again,
Nili

Today is Valentines Day

Posted on February 14, 2026 by admin — 12 Comments ↓

Hello friends,

Today is Valentines Day or as Mom calls it chocolate day, and she told me she is going to spoil herself with a chocolate. I think I should be spoiled and not her but hey she does deserve it sometimes.

Mom and I had a long chat this week about Valentines Day and how I do not need anything as I am a spoiled brat but how the animals in shelters need to be loved also so we decided to put a package together of goodies and we going to drop it off at one of the shelters.

Those animals do not deserve to be in shelters but in warm homes with lots of love but we humans are to blame for that so as Mom says those caring humans who are speaking out for them must make sure also that they are spoiled on Valentine’s Day with love.

We are asking all our friends to please go to a shelter and donate food, treats or toys so that the animals can feel special love also. What could be better than seeing the smile of a dog or cat being spoiled like we are, it is a blessing.

Did you know today is also Pet Theft Awareness Day which is to highlight the rising, often underreported, issue of pet theft, with approximately 2 million dogs stolen yearly in the U.S. This day focuses on educating owners to prevent theft by microchipping, securing yards, and never leaving pets unattended.So please keep your pets safe.

So on this note I want to know who wants to be my Valentine?

I will share my treats with my Valentine, Nili

Please be safe and have a wonderful Valentines Day with woof and love

From Nili xxx

Happy Gotcha Day Layla

Posted on January 31, 2026 by admin — 26 Comments ↓

Dear Layla,

I am writing this letter to you over the Rainbow Bridge as it is your Gotcha Day and I will celebrate it like I do each year but with sadness also as you are not with me only in my heart and I cannot hug and kiss you the way I would love to do.

I miss you barking at me each time I said we were going bye bye, tail wagging so excited and happy.

I am so proud to have been your Mom, and was so blessed to have spent so many years with you, growing old with you and enjoying our adventures and fun together.

I am once again going to share your Gotcha Story here so that others will realize rescuing is so worth it and that is why I speak out for rescues, as like you, they all need a home with a warm bed to sleep on.

I remember when your sister passed away, I waited about 6 weeks and then decided my home was too empty without the pitter patter of paws, so the search was on. I ran around to all the shelters in the city but could not find a little fluffy at the time, which is what I wanted.

So Uncle Michael introduced me to Aunt Cindy by email, told me that he would be in LA for a week so I had a week to search online for a new fur kid and he would bring her home to me.

I sat 24/7 on Petharbor and Petfinder and was nearly giving up when I saw you sitting in a cage in the Carson Shelter. The look on your face said to me take me home. I immediately emailed Aunt Cindy with your information and photo and she went to the Shelter on Saturday to fetch you for me. I remember her calling me from there telling me she had a smelly matted mess kissing her, that sealed the deal.

You arrived on Sunday evening, the 31st of January 2011, I had got the house ready for you, bought you a new pink bed and was so excited. Yes, you were smelly and dirty but I did not care as for me what was important was you were finally home, safe and sound with a nice warm bed.

Your dumping papers said you had been an outdoor dog; you bit when groomed and in a nutshell everything negative a person can say and OH What A Lie. You were the opposite. I am ashamed to even say what your name was in the shelter.

I waited a couple of days and then met a friend of mine, a vet, Dr. Phil in the dog park, he looked at you, checked you and said I had won, and he was so right.

I was so lucky to celebrate your last Gotcha Day with a big party, pink bacon cake, lots of treats and all your friends, it is a special memory that I think of all the time.

You passed away on 4 May 2024 at the age of 18+ and you are not suffering anymore, missed every day and I have saved and will not let Nili play with your pink poodle which was your first toy you got from me.

Happy Gotcha Day my little angel, I hope you have a wonderful time over the Rainbow Bridge today,

Big hugs, kisses and love from Mommy and Nili xxx