Already an identify

His first collar was easy to decide on. As soon as I saw it I knew it would personify his demeanor - cool, calm and easy going. The accompanying name tag was quickly made at Pets Supply Plus with both of our cell phone numbers on it.
I was reminded not to put a home number. If the guy went missing we certainly would not be at home waiting for him to knock on the door, but instead out searching for him.
Only a few more weeks and Baxter will be here. Our lives will not be the same for many years to come.

Dog taken by tornado reunited with owners

How big he is already

Well, the name game continues here at home.
Maybe he won't end up with an Irish name. One thing I know for sure is he is going to be a giant. Look how much he has grown in just one week! His head must be twice what it was.
I am growing very partial to The Call of the Wild dog food. It is grain free. Any thoughts?

Help naming a Great Dane puppy

For the past year and a half we have been on the great dane rescue list for a gentle giant after losing wonderful Bogart. At the same time we let our intentions be known that we would consider a puppy if no rescue came forward. We did have some specifics, brindle in color and if an adult – one that would not intimidate poor Chester the Jester, our extremely mild-mannered Airedale.
Well, no rescues have come forward and the only person we would ever consider a puppy from recently had a litter of puppies. Last weekend we had the pleasure of meeting our soon to be new addition. In this photo he is 3 weeks old.
While we have much work to do – getting up to speed on puppy care, food, and training we also need to choose a name for our new male bundle of joy. I would prefer an Irish name. My first thought was Angus, but my spouse, Lesley is a vegetarian and thought Angus reminded her too much of red meat. Shamus was another idea but nixed as well.
We could really use some help with a name. Your help would be appreciated.

Great dane rescued from an iceberg

A VERY happy tail for a giant teddy bear.
Read on
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/st_clair_county/great-dane-was-rescued-by-coast-guard-on-lake-huron-ice

What poison dangers are lurking in YOUR home?

I will NEVER forget my introduction to toxicities and poisonings in practice. It was a dog who had been poisoned, probably intentionally, with an herbicide known as Timic ® in the deep South. The dog died a horrible death and there was nothing we could do. Thankfully, our two most recent toxicity cases had much better outcomes and were unintentional poisonings that occurred right in their homes, a very common scenario. If at the end of reading this column you say “wow I never knew …” then my mission will be accomplished.
Read on here
http://www.ctbulletin.com/articles/2011/03/30/opinion/doc4d934cd6deedf641637541.txt

Pasta for Felines tonight only

BRANFORD — Don’t even think about cooking dinner Saturday. But do think Italian.

The Branford Compassion Club, the all-volunteer nonprofit which rescues, cares for and adopts out homeless felines, is holding its annual pasta fundraiser dinner, Bella Notte Pawsta Dinner — get it?

It happens Saturday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Therese’s Church Hall, 105 Leetes Island Road.

The BCC volunteers have planned a meal of pasta and meatballs, antipasto salad, Italian bread, dessert, coffee and beverage — wine, of course, at a bargain $4 a glass.

Tickets are $12 adults, $6 for children 6-12, available at the door Saturday evening.

Proceeds benefit the BCC’s programs and help fund its recently opened Feline Adoption and Rescue Center on Foxon Road in North Branford.

For more information, visit www.branfordcompassionclub.org