Hey Everyone,

So my first post back and I am already hitting you up for a favor. But it’s for the greater good so hear me out:)

I know things can be rough around this time of year. Hell, it’s been rough all year long for some people. The economy is kicking peoples butts these days. But did you ever think of the non profits that are tying to still stay afloat. We ALL are trying to keep our personal lives in the plus column,while these fine people are still trying to help the ones they can. Bottom line…when everyone needs to save a few pennies,donations to these wonderful places can be the first to be cut. Since this is a animal/pet blog you know my cause is strong to help as many furry friends as I can. Now more than ever these guys need our help.

Now before you start to wiggle in your seat and get uncomfortable, just know I am NOT going to hit you up for money. Not my style. But I did find a way to help out your fellow man..er fur friend and not spend a dime.

Let me introduce you to Swagbucks..

I will be the first on to scream SCAM when I see it. So before I could tell you about it I wanted to try it out first. I was told about it by a friend of mine that uses it during the day for work searches and she earns these things called bucks. Simple.. you earn bucks to redeem them for giftcards or other products.

I know what your saying…seems like alot of work and you have to do it FOREVER to get anything worth a crap right? WRONG. I have only been using it for a few months and I already have enough points for a 25 dollar gift card to a few retail stores.

I also want you to know I’m not trying to do this for my personal gain. Yes I will get credit when you click the banner and begin to use it.. BUT I will be donating all my bucks to get gift cards to give to rescue shelters. Best part is you can help me and help yourself at the same time. I earn what you earn. You totally do not have to donate your bucks. you can get whatever you would like for yourself..I just choose to donate mine.

Please click on the banner and at least take the time to look over the site and see if it is something that you might enjoy. The site has pletny of ways to earn bucks. You can watch videos, play games, take fun surveys, or just use swagbucks as your search engine and BAM you earn bucks. 450 bucks earns you a $5.00 Amazon gift card. You can totally earn 450 in one day..easily.

Ok.. I’ll stop preaching now and I just wanted to throw it out there. I just figured this is a great way to help the animals without having to break the bank doing it. They can always use the giftcards to buy dog food, toys, litter and whatever else they need.

If you have any questions about it please feel free to email me and I can help. I truly do love Swagbucks and feel like it’s an enjoyable way to do something good.

Good Lord it has been awhile. Not to drag out the long boring details but I have been going through a few life changes here in Florida and things are just getting back to normal. I promise to breathe new life into this here blog and store. Lots of exciting things to lok forward to and my wheels are always turning.

Thanks for all the concern and quick emails asking if I am ok. Truth be told I am getting there. Day by day.

Just know that i am back and I will be better than ever.

Thanks for hanging with me .

Yeah Yeah Yeah.. Another NASCAR post I know but I can’t help it people I am surrounded by it everyday. This story got my attention over the weekend and then my followers on my NASCAR Twitter account got to talking about it as well.

This weekend the Camping World Truck Series race was at the Nashville Speedway. They were having routine practice when they had to put a halt on everything because a one eyed Beagle got onto the track somehow. EEEK!!!  Everyone stopped and thanks to the very observant official that spotted him everything turned out ok.  We are guessing the dog took a dreaded right turn onto the track. ( That is my poor attempt at humor since everyone thinks NASCAR is left turns only..it kinda is but still)

Ok best part of the story is my fellow twitter peeps started a hashtag  #namethetrackdog after it happened…Here are a few to get you laughing.

Juan Pawblo

Talladogga

Mutt Kenseth

Jack Roush Terrier

Bark Martin

Jamie McFurry

Ryan Neutered

Trevor Dane

Most are drivers here with the names changed accordingly. LOVE IT.

Love the video with the officials trying to get him. Pupster is like “I’m at the track and I WANNA GO FAST!!”

Well this week in Florida has been hot but it’s about time the rest of the county comes around and is just as hot. I kid, I kid. To be completely honest, we had a little tropical buildup off the coast that kept things kind of cool here. I see in other parts of the country you were SO MUCH HOTTER! I feel for ya I really do. I also feel for the animals.

Did you know that dogs are more susceptible to heat stroke than we are? So if you think WE are hot.. Little pupster is just as hot if not more. We can sweat. Although not supper flattering it helps us cool off the best we can. Dogs cool there bodies by panting to blow out the hot air.

Every dog needs to be watched on a hot day. We ALL better know at this point leaving them in the car is a massive no no. Cars can get up to 160 degrees in a matter of minutes. I  love seeing stores that have signs before you enter with the warning about leaving pups in the car.  I applaud them for caring. My local grocery store of course will not let the dogs inside but they have a tie up area for them with big water bowls and misters. How cute is that? That way you don’t have to leave them in the car. But your best bet is to leave the kids at home if you’re going to be running around. They will thank you for it.

Dogs who have thick coats are to be watched more closely as well as Puppies under 6 months. Other factors can result in heatstroke in pets as well:

• Large dogs over 7 years of age and small dogs over 14 years
• Overweight dogs
• Dogs who are overexerted
• Ill dogs or those on medication
• Brachycephalic dogs (short, wide heads) like pugs, English bulldogs and Boston terriers
• Dogs with cardiovascular disease and/or poor circulation

So what are the symptoms if you see your pooch acting weird? Here are a few of the big ones:

Symptoms

• Rapid, frantic panting
• Wide eyes
• Thick saliva
• Bright red tongue
• Vomiting
• Staggering
• Diarrhea

If you notice anything out of character you should call or go to the vet. We had a scare with my little Javier a few months ago. We were playing in the back yard while my hubby was doing yard work. He had plenty of water and id was hot out. We did all the right things by taking breaks and letting him in and out. Javier is a total sun hound and will lie down and really bask in it. He was fine or so we thought…all of a sudden he was wobbly and panting and could not lift his head us. I WAS FREAKING OUT…we got him inside and wrapped him in a cool blanket and put him on the cooler tile floor. Called the vet and she told us to put some water inside him anyway we could so we used an eye dropper. He was a little slow the rest of the night but he was alive and getting better. Now I am overly cautious to make sure everyone gets AC breaks and water.

Summer is for sure the time to be outdoors and enjoy the nice weather(for my northern friends) or it’s time to crank the AC and pray for rain (for my southern friends). Just make sure you prepare yourself and the pets. Then EVERYONE can chill out and have a great summer.

Also I have extended the time to get your animal charity or foundation recommendation in. I will pick one by Sunday at 8pm ET. So just shoot me an email at amy@myuberpet.com to let me know who you think needs some help and why. Our sales and ad revenue will all go to them the month of August and we will help them promote some adoptive animals. Warm fuzzies people!!

Allow me to introduce Lola. Our new little princess of the family.

Of course she is already rocking out a fab purple sweater( Purple is the new black according to the latest fashion mags). I have been thinking about adding to our little family for a while now but the hubby had some concerns. He wanted to make sure our Javier would be ok with her and that there would be no jealousy issues. Also since he works from home and I do not he was worried if he could handle the potty training. I worked from home with the last pooch so I handled it all. Biggest concern was we travel with Javi everywhere. We hop a plane.. so does he. Airlines are not only expensive for humans. Pets are just as expensive, so now it would be an added expense.

Bottom line.. I wore him down enough a while back to accept the fact we can welcome a new little one and we set it all in motion.Well I did. Once he did finally meet her i knew it was over

She has taken to our home so well even we are impressed. Went on her potty grass when she needed too. Woke us up in the middle of the night to let me know she had to go. Has a great little personality and sweet as can be. We had a little bit of a snag this morning when we had them both up on the bed while I was reading my ipad and Jeff was snoozing still. Little Lola was on top of the covers and Javier was underneath. Lola must have “touched”  Javi or walked on him or something but the beast came out in Javi and be growled and bit Jeff under the sheets. I screamed since it startled me..Lola wimmpered and Javi stunned himself I think since he never has bit anyone or had an agressive bone in his body. Needless to say Jeff was not pleased with the rude awaking and was growly himself. We will not be rewarding behaving like that on both fronts:)

I just think it will take some time to get the two to co-exist and be happy. As of tonight they seem to be working it out and Javi is looking at me like..”Well I guess she is staying, I give up being protective”

Proof that they are working it out.

Im excited to get to know this little girl and thrilled that we have added another soul into our family. Never fun to have to re-train but it will also be good for Mr. Javier to go through a few things as well.

Off to take the pups out for the 50th time today…….

I talked a little bit about it on our Facebook Page but just wanted to check in and see how everyones 4th was. I will be the first to admit I am in love with what the holiday stands for but I hate fireworks. Have been scared since I was a kid. Terrified to be exact. Same deal with thunder. The loud sudden bangs send me running in fear. I know some pets have the same fear as I do…then others that handle it like it’s no big deal. My little guy has no issues. I tell my husband that he is scared to make myself feel better. How lame is that?

Did any of you have any episodes over the weekend. Poor pups hiding under the bed? I’ll tell you how my night went..super dumb.

My husband is out of town. Ever since we started dating I told him from day one the 4th is not my thing and he has a free pass to go and do what he wants. I usually spend the night drinking wine and numbing the pain for knowing whats to come. This year was no different. (Although the Speedway had central Florida’s biggest fireworks and I hid out in my office during that). I had the day off from work after a busy weekend and started to relax. 8pm I heard the first little boom from the neighborhood. OK no big deal.. I can do this. A few here a few there. My panic level getting a bit higher. Then quiet.  Super quiet.

AND THEN…

BOOM!

Little did I know we are a half mile from our cities firework show. I didn’t know this last year since it was raining and I was probualy drunk. I get up to get a drink of water and BOOM!!! Super loud like my house was going to explode. I screamed so freaking loud. Said a few things I shouldn’t have and then ran for my blankets. I went upstairs to see if I could see the missles exploding so close to my house.

Then I saw it. The most amazing fireworks I had seen. I had a front row seat from my upstairs guest bedroom. I sat for 30 minutes and watched the beuatful colors and patterns. Granted I looked like something out of Star Wars with a blanket wrapped over my head and my dog sleeping on my lap. Not the perfect picture but funny if anyone could see me.

So that was my night..quiet, then loud, then panic, then amazing. Too bad my pooch slept through EVERYTHING. He missed a good show.