tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61328421949312877572024-03-05T15:09:51.105-05:00The Daily EchoThe Daily Echohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09021828658299037935noreply@blogger.comBlogger357125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132842194931287757.post-49151782677407224112016-08-30T18:38:00.000-04:002016-08-30T18:38:08.399-04:00My New Favorite ThingWe bet you thought we lost our way to the Daily Echo! We've been busy keeping up with <a href="http://www.arcticspiritrescue.org/">Arctic Spirit Rescue</a> which has been welcomed into the community with open arms and paws. We couldn't be more pleased. Aside from that, it's just been hot. Summer is not our favorite season. This is how I spend the days -<br />
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You'll find me hanging out here quite frequently. There's a refreshing cool breeze blowing in from the living room. Enough said. <br />
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Today I thought I'd share my new favorite thing. Nana Chips! <br />
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That's right - crunchy banananana slices in a bag. How cool is that? Mom likes them because they're good for me. These came from Aldi for $2.19. Be sure to add them to your shopping list today or, make your own with a dehydrator. <br />
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We hope everyone is enjoying their last weeks of summer. Snow will be here soon! We hope. <br />
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P.S. Be sure to drop by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArcticSpiritRescue/">Arctic Spirit's Facebook page</a>. There's lots of cool stuff going on over there. The Daily Echohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09021828658299037935noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132842194931287757.post-49833289082226995342016-07-03T14:47:00.006-04:002016-07-03T14:47:53.829-04:00Checking The Boxes Off<br />
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We've been busy here in our home! Not just the past few days, but the past year. Yesterday we were able to unveil a project we've all been working diligently to create. A project my entire family can be proud to participate in. One that was the vision of a team of focused individuals all with a common vision. Meet the new member of our family.....<br />
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We're all so proud to share this with all of our friends! So much hard work went into its development over the past several months. We were incorporated and a fully approved 501c3 by last December. As time goes on you'll see this rescue is a bit different than many others. Our team and Board of Directors has years of rescue experience and with that experience came the realization that there were aspects of rescue that have changed through the years. Things could be done more efficiently and tools to accomplish those goals were available. We just needed to find professionals that had the skills we needed to build our vision. It takes a village, and we're so fortunate to have assembled that village! Our public journey began yesterday and we can't wait to see what the future brings. We'll be looking for more team members....foster homes, volunteers, and more. We're focused and are ready to go, and I've checked another box off on that Bucket List! <br />
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In the coming days, we'll be introducing those that have contributed so much of their time to create our look, develop our policies and procedures, and navigate cyberspace to find our way into your homes. We are so grateful for all of their help and are so proud to have them on our team! <br />
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You can check out our website <a href="http://www.arcticspiritrescue.org/">here</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/ArcticSpiritRes">Twitter</a>, and like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArcticSpiritRescue/?fref=ts">Facebook</a>. Welcome to our new world!The Daily Echohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09021828658299037935noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132842194931287757.post-66740778333674136582016-07-01T08:24:00.000-04:002016-07-01T08:24:07.389-04:00Shark!<br />
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We're often asked "Don't your dogs hate the heat?". Siberians are a very adaptable breed. Their double coat not only serves to keep them warm in frigid temperatures, it also acts as an insulator to prevent overheating in the summer months. That's why we always warn to NEVER, EVER shave a double coated dog! </div>
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As we may have mentioned before, cohabitating with Siberians can be a challenge at times. There's really nothing quite like it and unless you've actually had to deal with it, you probably don't really know what it's like. It is tolerable with a sense of humor. Very often, issues will turn into a bit of a battle of wills. For instance - our powder room toilet has recently become one of those issues. Toilet, loo, reading room, throne, water closet....you can call it what you want. For us, it's the current battleground! <br />
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Since living with multiple Siberian Huskies isn't what most would perceive as "normal" (HA! Far from it actually!), we are often asked many questions from intrigued onlookers. There are many rumors and preconceived notions about this breed. You've all heard them - "Is that a WOLF DOG?!", "I know they're great guard dogs!", "They only eat raw meat right?".....the list goes on and on. Despite the urban legends, those of us that are familiar with the breed know how ridiculous most of them are. Anyone who reads this blog or others that are dedicated to sharing life with a Siberian knows these class clowns are far from guard dog material! No two are alike and each have strong personality traits unique to them. Perhaps that's one of the things that sets them apart from other breeds. Aside from the basic breed traits that are found in their DNA, you never quite know what you might get! </div>
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Melee here. It was a typical quiet morning at our house. Except I might have gotten into trouble. Sometimes that still qualifies as typical. With a name like Melee, what do they expect?? Here's how it went......</div>
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The Daily Echohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09021828658299037935noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132842194931287757.post-85569916411385268102016-05-07T09:10:00.000-04:002016-05-07T09:10:00.960-04:00My PlanHi everyone -<br />
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Today is Niko's 14th Birthday and we'd like to wish him a happy day filled with Stud Muffins (his favorite treat), carrots, and apples, and Cheez Its! Happy Birthday big guy! May there be many more happy years. We're proud to share our pack with other 4 legged creatures that shed as much as we do. <br />
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Shanuk here to introduce a new Friday segment we call Fast Food Friday. I'm particularly excited about this segment because I happen to be the host! Mom says it's because of my profound willingness to do just about anything for food. I'd like to think of it as my dashing good looks and sparkling personality. Anyway, this segment will give us an opportunity to share some of the treats we enjoy. Even though Mom's picky, she realizes not everything can be perfectly healthy and well balanced and sometimes things just need to be fun.</div>
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This morning the boys were very cooperative in demonstrating how to not be cooperative. Most Siberian Husky owners will tell you, there's a Siberian Husky Manual that all Huskies take very seriously. Here we have Shanuk and Melee demonstrating one of the classic rules listed in the manual. </div>
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Did you know that many popular spring garden selections can be harmful to us? Mom has mentioned that some dogs don't bother with her flowers. You can see Echo here.......</div>
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The Daily Echohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09021828658299037935noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132842194931287757.post-74292585491604345712016-04-10T09:58:00.001-04:002016-04-10T09:58:20.951-04:00Siberian Power Boosting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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They decrease stress</div>
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<br />The Daily Echohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09021828658299037935noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132842194931287757.post-17367515420704807552016-04-08T09:30:00.000-04:002016-04-08T09:30:00.474-04:00Under The Big Top<div style="text-align: center;">
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I am frequently asked, "What do you feed your dogs?". I'm always impressed that anyone would be interested. I suspect it's because they know that due to my past history, I've invested a significant amount of time and effort into choosing the foods our dogs eat. Those of you who knew Echo were aware that he developed an inability to digest most proteins. We battled his condition for over two years but in the end, we lost the war. His condition developed almost overnight and although I have my theories (another blog post for another day), we were never really able to find out exactly what went wrong despite numerous tests. His condition and the chance that we could extend his quality of life for as long as possible forced me to learn what was in every morsel of food that landed in his dish. I immediately discovered that all dog foods are NOT created equal despite price or manufacturer. Brands that were historically thought to be healthy had quietly changed their formulations over time. It was alarmingly complicated and so important to learn how to decode an ingredient label. Armed with information obtained from numerous visits to our local pet food specialty store, various published articles, conversations with premium specialty dog food reps, and accounts from other dog owners who were dealing with similar sudden issues, I was eventually able to understand how it all worked. Many pet owners who know me will tell you I'm constantly reminding them to learn how to decipher their pet food ingredient labels. It makes a huge difference in your pet's life. I also watch recalls carefully and it's often a deal breaker for me. There are many however, my policy is to keep it all in perspective. I consider how many recalls a company has had and for what reasons. Some recalls are far more serious than others. A salmonella outbreak is in a different category than a manufacturer being caught importing substandard ingredients from other countries in an effort to save money. So with that said we are currently feeding <a href="http://www.solidgoldpet.com/product/sunday-sunrise-with-lamb/">Solid Gold Sunday Sunrise </a> kibble for all three of our dogs.<br />
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This might be supplemented with fresh fruit (bananas and blueberries are favorites), hard boiled egg, scrambled eggs, green beans, carrots, or pureed pumpkin. We also add a probiotic at dinner time. Solid Gold products are excellent however there are other less expensive dog food products that are just as good and might also be found in our pantry. The <a href="http://www.tractorsupply.com/content_landing-page_4health">4Health</a> line (available at Tractor Supply Stores) is an excellent choice at a price point that's hard to beat. Along with kibble, it has become necessary to supplement Shyla's meals with canned food. Due to the numerous medications she is on it's critical that she eat every meal. Her appetite isn't always there and we've found that she's less likely to refuse a meal if it's mixed with canned food. We're not quite as fussy about the canned foods since we're only adding a couple spoonfuls per feeding. To keep it interesting we vary the options. Our go-to choices are Merrick, Canidae Pure, Wellness, and 4Health.<br />
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Our choices may not be suitable for everyone but it's working for us. I hope this post has inspired everyone to READ YOUR LABEL! Learn what you should see and what you shouldn't. Research possible better options. With a higher quality food you often feed less which would add to the value. Look for frequent buyer programs and register on the manufacturer's websites. They'll often send you money saving coupons. I'm also a fan of raw diets however they're not for everyone. Done properly they require significant research, prep time, and planning. It's a great way to keep your pet healthy while avoiding many of the additives found in manufactured foods.<br />
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Check out the sites below to help make your quest for information a bit easier.<br />
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The Daily Echohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09021828658299037935noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132842194931287757.post-26101235258447697002016-03-31T14:24:00.000-04:002016-03-31T14:24:04.854-04:00A Friend<br />
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