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05/30/2019

A thought after Memorial Day.

It is now after Memorial Day and I wanted to make my comments after Memorial Day had passed along with the picnics, barbeques, and the drinking that seems to go with most of the days off that most folks take. I am much older headed to that new milestone, 70 years of age, not quite there but it is right up ahead of me. A long time ago in a faraway jungle I managed to get from there to being headed for 70 thanks to a German Shepherd named “Duke.” I wish he would have been with me when I returned back home as returning to a label of baby killer amongst other similar sentiments was not the best feeling and with Duke I always knew I would be okay.
My thanks to Duke, there have been times when I think he still is watching over me. As for Memorial Day that just passed I wanted to direct everyone to Trace Adkins and his song – “Til the Last Shots Fired”

I was there in the winter of '64
When we camped in the ice at Nashville's doors
Three hundred miles our trail had lead
We barely had time to bury our dead
When the Yankees charged and the colors fell
Overton hill was a living hell
When we called retreat it was almost dark
I died with a grapeshot in my heart
Say a prayer for peace
For every fallen son
Set my spirit free
Let me lay down my gun
Sweet mother Mary I'm so tired
But I can't come home 'til the last shot's fired
In June of 1944
I waited in the blood of Omaha's shores
Twenty-one and scared to death
My heart poundin' in my chest
I almost made the first seawall
When my friends turned and saw me fall
I still smell the smoke, I can taste the mud
As I lay there dying from a loss of blood
Say a prayer for peace
For every fallen son
Set my spirit free
Let me lay down my gun

Sweet mother Mary I'm so tired
But I can't come home 'til the last shot's fired
I'm in the fields of Vietnam,
The mountains of Afghanistan
And I'm still hopin', waitin' prayin'
I did not die in vain
Say a prayer for peace
For every fallen son
Set my spirit free
Let me lay down my gun
Sweet mother Mary I'm so tired
But I can't come home 'til the last shot's fired
'Til the last shot's fired
Say a prayer for peace (for peace)
For our daughters and our sons
Set our spirits free (set us free)
Let us lay down our guns
Sweet mother Mary, we're so tired
But we can't come home (No we can't come home)
'Til the last shot's fired

It took me awhile to understand this song, until finally it came to me that those who have served, who have fought for this nation, thosewho know that they have done the most they will ever do for others, in the most in the most horrendous and fearful moments that can possible exist, will always watch over those who come after them to take on the next fight. This transition of being that guiding spirit from one generation to the next will be part of every warrior until the last shot is fired, they are the spirits that are there to comfort us and when life ends to take us home to God who created us.

So again, my thanks to a German Shepherd and ultimately German Shepherds (plural) who was always so much smarter and braver than I. Thank you to my family members who served in World War I – World War II and Korea. Thank you to the Drill Sergeants; the officers and those great helicopter pilots and the guys whom I stood with and who stood with me in the moments where a part of you said I can’t do any more…and somehow we found it in us to do more, always for each other.

It is unfortunate that somehow this day of remembering those who gave it all for all of us has evolved to a long weekend for barbeques and beer. For those of you who do take the time to remember to look up and appreciate what you have and how others did give it all for you, I am grateful to you because that means my brothers who did not come home are not forgotten.

05/24/2019

Genetics and Dog Ownership

Dogs have long been considered man’s best friend, but not everyone makes the choice to own a canine. Swedish and British researchers recently conducted a study at Uppsala University that examined why some people are more likely to own a dog than others. They found a link between a person’s genes and their decision to get a dog.

"We were surprised to see that a person's genetic makeup appears to be a significant influence in whether they own a dog,” said Tove Hall, the study’s lead author. “These findings have major implications in several different fields related to understanding dog-human interaction throughout history and in modern times.”

The study examined 35,035 pairs of twins from the Swedish Twin Registry, the largest twin database in the world. Twins are popular study subjects because of their genetic similarities. Identical twins share their entire genome, while non-identical twins share, on average, only about half the genetic variation. In comparing dog ownership rates among twins, researchers found that within identical twin pairs, both twins were more likely to own a dog. It was less likely that both twins owned dogs among non-identical pairs. These findings support the view that genetics does play a role in dog ownership.

"These kind of twin studies cannot tell us exactly which genes are involved, but at least demonstrate for the first time that genetics and environment play about equal roles in determining dog ownership,” said Patrik Magnusson, another of the study’s authors. “The next obvious step is to try to identify which genetic variants affect this choice and how they relate to personality traits and other factors such as allergy.”

The study may also have important implications for understanding the impact of pet ownership on health. Its researchers said that the supposed health benefits of owning a dog may actually be attributable to differences in people’s genetic profiles. For these scientists, this study is just another step towards understanding the complex relationship between humans and canines.


05/24/2019

As Memorial Day Approaches...let us not forget....

“The capability they (Military Working Dogs) bring to the fight cannot be replicated by man or machine. By all measures of performance their yield outperforms any asset we have in our inventory. Our Army (and military) would be remiss if we failed to invest more in this incredibly valuable resource.”
– GENERAL DAVID H. PETRAEUS, USA

05/12/2019

The Hound

Edgar, a 4-year-old hound mix is more than just a very good boy -- he's also apparently a hero.

The Lambert family in Franklin County, Pennsylvania said their rescue dog helped thwart the possible kidnapping of their three daughters last week, when a man, already linked to the kidnapping of a 4-year-old girl, broke into their home April 28.

Thom Lambert told local Television news, he initially knew something was wrong when he noticed his dog acting strangely in the middle of the night.
“It was like a growl howl with that mixed at the same time." our dog was so loud and sounded really upset and as soon as I got him to quit barking, I heard sounds of someone going down the stairs."

Lambert said he called 911, but didn't find anything. Last Monday, police announced 20-year-old Thomas Dewald was arrested after he took a 4-year-old girl from her bed in the middle of the night on April 25 and bound and stuffed her into a trunk at his grandparents' home before she escaped.

A hound-mix rescue dog named Edgar is being credited by a Pennsylvania family for helping to save their three daughters kids from a possible kidnapping.
Officials said Dewald told troopers he canvassed neighborhoods and looked for unsupervised children who he thought lived in "deplorable conditions" before deciding to take the girl from her home.
After the girl escaped and was discovered by a bystander, police say Dewald admitted to breaking into another home on April 28 -- the Lambert's -- intending to take one of the three children residing there.
“He said that he had been in the house and then our hearts really dropped." Lambert told the local news outlet.

Police told the homeowner that Dewald came in through a downstairs kitchen and started to walk upstairs -- but he turned around after hearing Edgar's growls.

Edgar, a hound-mix, is credited to helping to scare off a man who admitted to breaking to a family's home looking for a child to abduct.
“Without Edgar, genuinely, who knows where our daughters would be right now," Lambert said. "Our family was one hundred percent rescued by our dog that we rescued."

Dewald faces multiple charges in both incidents, including kidnapping, criminal attempt kidnapping, burglary, false imprisonment, unlawful restraint, criminal trespass and indecent assault.

Thomas Dewald is escorted by Pennsylvania State troopers Monday night, April 29, 2019 after being charged in two recent cases in the Rouzerville, Pa. area.

Lambert said the family is more than grateful for Edgar's heroic howls and hopes others consider getting a rescue dog as their next pet.
"He’s just the biggest goofball ever," Lambert said “I was like, of course it would be this huge, like, dumb-dumb, pain in the butt that would save our children's lives."

Baylee all snuggled in after a bath
05/10/2019

Baylee all snuggled in after a bath

05/09/2019

The Bordetella Vaccine and More

Bordetella bronchiseptica is a bacterium commonly associated with respiratory disease in dogs. It can also infect cats, rabbits and, in rare cases, humans. It is one of the more common bacterial causes of canine infectious tracheobronchitis, which is also sometimes called kennel cough. Bordetella bronchiseptica is one of several viral and bacterial agents responsible for kennel cough syndrome. Bordetella is highly contagious, easily transmitted through the air or direct contact, and resistant to destruction in the environment.

At Risen Star we have had numerous discussions with Pet Owners regarding the Bordatella Vaccine and the requirement we have in place that having this vaccine is a Risen Star Requirement for our services. We also require the Rabies and Distemper Vaccine. Many times we are forced to turn away Pet Owners because they have not kept their vaccines current and in addition the Bordetella Vaccine needs approximately five days if not more to be effective, so acquiring the Bordetella Vaccine a day before or the same day you wish your dog to stay at the Kennel will simply not be sufficient.

We really do not like turning away Pet Owners so we are d**g all we can to make sure everyone is informed. As we do provide the vaccines, please take the time to check with our staff as to the dates involved in keeping your pets vaccines up to date.

05/09/2019

Cat Litter

While cats are known to be independent creatures, they do require a lot of care to meet their health and well being needs. Choosing a litter with special formulas or ingredients is necessary to ensure cats maintain a healthy body through regular elimination in their boxes.

Similar to the need to change pet food formulas with each life stage, cats need different types of litter to accommodate the changing demands of age. Kittens need formulas that help with litter-box training and will keep their tiny paws free of clumps, while adults might require products that suit their specific environment or personality, such as a multi-cat or unscented variety.

When selecting litter for senior cats, cat owners must consider many factors, as these animals are not as agile as younger cats. They might also need to use the litter box more often due to kidney issues or urinary tract infections.

Adding an extra litter box in the home can help older cats get to the box in time. Many older cats develop arthritis, so providing boxes with shorter entry on all sides can prevent unnecessary pain when entering and leaving the box, as well as help ensure an older cat will want to keep using the box.

A major issue with feline care is elimination outside the litter box. While cat owners might believe this is due to a health or personality issue with their cats, it could simply be due to litter preference.

Pet Owners need to be open to the idea that their cat might be eliminating outside of the box due to not liking their litter. It is important to note that the main reason cats are surrendered to shelters is because they fail to use the litter box. This could be due to lack of odor control, not being scooped regularly, too much dust or not liking the litter texture. Litter can be a solution.

When shopping for cats of any age, pet owners need to focus on performance, as this is a common concern shared by all feline owners, regardless of their animals’ age. Cat litter that performs well produces little dust, results in no tracking, controls odors and will yield clumps that don’t break apart; thereby, promoting a healthy environment within the home.

Low tracking is a very important attribute, because it provides cat owners more time to spend with their cats, and less time cleaning litter tracks. As a Cat owner you to want a superior litter product that is low dust, hard clumping and low tracking.”

While the primary concern for cat owners is the well being of their families, which includes their animals, an increasing number of consumers are considering the health of the planet. Manufacturers of pet products have been accommodating the demand for greener goods across categories, including the litter segment.

When you are in that retail store look for safe products that can promote a high quality of life and feline wellness.


We have the sweetest guests 🥰
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We have the sweetest guests 🥰

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