The Blessing of the Pets on Tybee!

     The All Saints Episcopal Church here on Tybee is going to be hosting a wonderful event coming up in October! All pets are invited to attend the Blessing of the Pets..and of course, your humans are welcome too! There will be fun for all, a performance by the Savannah Children's Preparatory Choir, and even the local mounted patrol and K-9 unit will join the festivities! 
      October 4th is the Feast of Saint Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environment. Saint Francis was born in Assisi in 1182. He lived a simply life of poverty, committed to God, and gained a reputation for being a friend to all animals. He established the rule of St. Francis, which today is known as the Order of Saint Francis, or the Franciscans. He died in 1266 at the age of 44. The Blessing of the Pets is done all over the world in remembrance of the love Saint Francis had for all creatures!

Learn more about the history of The Blessing of the Pets here!

     Make sure you save the date! The event begins at 4pm Sunday, October 3rd in the church yard at All Saints Episcopal Church. (Perfect timing after you attend the Book signing and coffee tasting fundraiser at Seaside Sisters!) 
     The church is on Jones Avenue here on Tybee Island. If you are headed in from Savannah, turn right onto Jone Avenue at the second light and go 8 blocks. The church will be on your left! And don't worry, if the weather doesn't cooperate, the festivities will move to the church hall. We can't wait to see everyone there and celebrate that special bond we share with our furry friends!

End of Summer Fun

     Summer might be ending but this picture brings the memories back! This is a late summer shot of one of the dogs we sponsor. Imagine decided it was time for a break from the heat! We shared this picture on the Weekend Getaway: September 2010 album on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution website, but we thought we'd share it here too!

What a great picture...doesn't it just embody the fun and carefree feeling of summer?

A Glossary for Dogs!

Surfing the internet is a great way to pass the time on a rainy day like today! You can find all sorts of things on the world wide web. For example, this is a Dog Glossary from FunnyFidos.com...hope this brings a smile to your day!

LEASH: A strap which attaches to your collar, enabling you to lead your person where you want him/her to go.

DOG BED: any soft, clean surface, such as the white bedspread in the guest room or the newly upholstered couch in the living room.

DROOL: Is what you do when your persons have food and you don’t. To do this properly you must sit as close as you can and look sad and let the drool fall to the floor, or better yet, on their laps.

SNIFF: A social custom to use when you greet other dogs. Place your nose as close as you can to the other dogs rear end and inhale deeply, repeat several times, or until your person makes you stop.

GARBAGE CAN: A container which your neighbors put out once a week to test your ingenuity. You must stand on your hind legs and try to push the lid off with your nose. If you do it right you are rewarded with margarine wrappers to shred, beef bones to consume and moldy crusts of bread.

DEAFNESS: This is a malady which affects dogs when their person want them in and they want to stay out. Symptoms include staring blankly at the person, then running in the opposite direction,
or lying down.

THUNDER: This is a signal that the world is coming to an end. Humans remain amazingly calm during thunderstorms, so it is necessary to warn them of the danger by trembling uncontrollably, panting, rolling your eyes wildly, and following at their heels.

WASTEBASKET: This is a dog toy filled with paper, envelopes, and old candy wrapper. When you get bored, turn over the basket and strew the papers all over the house until your person
comes home.

SOFAS: Are to dogs like napkins are to people. After eating it is polite to run up and down the front of the sofa and wipe your whiskers clean.

BATH: This is a process by which the humans drench the floor, walls and themselves. You can help by shaking vigorously and frequently.

LEAN: Every good dogs’s response to the command “sit !”, especially if your person is dressed for an evening out. Incredibly effective before black-tie events.

BUMP: The best way to get your human’s attention when they are drinking a fresh cup of coffee or tea.

GOOSE BUMP: A maneuver to use as a last resort when the Regular Bump doesn’t get the attention you require…..especially effective when combined with The Sniff. See above.

LOVE: Is a feeling of intense affection, given freely and without restriction. The best way you can show your love is to wag your tail. If you’re lucky, a human will love you in return.

Vote for Cosmo!

We have some fun news...our friend David nominated Cosmo as a Modern Dog!

You can help Cosmo win the weekly contest over at Modern Dog Magazine by voting. Just head on over to Cosmo's Contest Page to cast your vote today!

Good Luck Cosmo!

Thanks from Cosmo!

We got the best email this morning! I can't do it justice, so let's just let Cosmo do the talking...
"Good Morning!
     Yesterday, Paul and I attended the Walk for the Animals to benefit the Nebraska Humane Society. It was quite festive and lots of money was raised to support animals in need. And let's face it, we couldn't have done it without you!
     Thanks so much for supporting me! You might be able to tell...I tried to do something nice in return, but... Well, things just didn't go as planned!

Thanks again for donating! We really appreciate it, and many animals will live better lives because of it!

Cosmo and Paul"

Thank you Cosmo and Paul, for your efforts to help animals in need! Keep up the great work!

The Note Cards are HERE!

The fabulous note cards from our friend Fifi Flowers have finally arrived on the island! You can get your box of 10 note cards for just $20 at Seaside Sisters now! These cards are just too cute for words...so here's a picture to do them justice...

Don't forget, these cards are fabulous in more than one way! You not only get to enjoy and share Fifi's whimsical paintings with your friends, you're helping support our service and guide dog sponsor program! So hurry to Seaside Sisters and pick up your box of pup notes today!

Boomer is a Star!

     We are so proud of all our sponsored dogs...but today we have a star on our list! Boomer, along with our sponsorship program here at Mermaid Cottages, was featured September 16th as a Dog Star over at Dog Star Daily!

     Dog Star Daily is a cool site for dog lovers, with tips and advice on everything from welcoming a new puppy to behavior and nutrition. They also have the Dog Star photo section where you can submit a dog for star status, or vote on stars already posted. Of course, we are just elated to see our pup on the list of dog stars!

     We couldn't be prouder, and what a great way to help get the word out about our Beach Bum Biscuits. Congratulations Boomer...way to go!