ADVENTURES OF BAILEY: Christmas Hero  (2012)  PG   7.0 Stars

Bailey is up to his usual exciting antics worrying he won’t get any presents from
Santa cause he thinks he’s been a ‘bad dog’!  Things turn more serious and Bailey learns lessons in responsibility and humanity as he finds the true spirit of Christmas.

Available on:

amazon Streaming Video: Watch Trailer, Buy or Rent for $2.99 SD  $3.99 (30 days to watch)

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The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation  (2010)  PG    4.0 Stars

Zeus, the doggie police hero is in for a daring adventure to solve a crime and save cute poodle Bella in the gorgeous rocky Mountains!  Will he and his family, the Bannisters, save the day before Christmas?

Available on: amazon Streaming Video: Watch Trailer, Buy or Rent for $2.99 SD  $3.99 (30 days to watch)

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 Oh oh! Christmas is in trouble! No worries…  It’s Santa Buddies to the rescue and the six puppies are off to the North Pole!   My granddaughters love this one!  

A Christmas elf accidentally takes off in Santa’s sleigh, crash lands in a small town, and loses the magic toy bag. Beethoven must rescue the elf, recover the bag from greedy crooks, and return the sleigh to Santa in time to save Christmas.

The Bannisters happily have a new puppy, Eve. Zeus is in for a mystery and must thwart some zany thieves while learning about selfless giving and loving his new little sister.

Available on:  amazon Streaming Video: Watch Trailer, Buy or Rent for $2.99 SD  $3.99 (30 days to watch)

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A DOGGONE CHRISTMAS    NR   5  Stars

What does the CIA and the FBI have to do with a talking orphan doggie, a bunch of clever kids and finding the true meaning of Christmas?  Find out in this sweet family canine Christmas movie!

Available on:  amazon Streaming Video:  Buy or Rent for $4.99

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CHILLY CHRISTMAS  ( 2012 )    NR

A young boy and a doggie feel they must take off from home on Christmas Eve to save the animals from some conniving, yet bumbling thieves.  did they get more than they bargained for?

Available on:  amazon Streaming Video: Buy $4.99 or Rent with special subscription to Dove

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I WANT A DOG FOR CHRISTMAS, Charlie Brown  (2003)    7.2 Stars

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I didn’t know I truly appreciated BLACK CATS until we rescued my three black kitties’ feral mother seventeen years ago.  She gave birth shortly after, then was sadly killed by coyotes in the hills near our home when they were only two weeks old.  We took over as kitty mom and have been head-over-KITTY-heals in love ever since!

MORE STORIES SOON!   

♥ MY BLACK KITTIES THREE ♥ SQUEEKERS, BABY GIRL & BOO BEAR

Alien Kitties – hee hee hee

BOO BEAR ~ WATCHING OVER US

My darling Boo Bear left this world three years ago this October. =:-{
I believe he’s now watching over us.  I often feel his presence and we sometimes see his ‘shadow’!

My tears still flow every time I look at his pictures and I miss him and think of him every day.

Coming Soon:  My story of how we rescued their mother and how life has been so beautiful with these Three Black Angels.

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Nothing like kitty head bumps and kitty nose kisses.  But, ohhhhh dear . . . Kitty’s nose isn’t moist or cold!  Is my sweet kitty sick? What to do Meow?

The Nose Dodge

Baby Girl, one of my three black siblings has never been a big fan of nose kisses.  This could be the result.    Hee.  Actually, I’ve rarely seen this sweet girl look annoyed.  However . . .

If I zero in for an Eskimo nuzzle, she often dodges me.  But I sometimes just can’t resist.   Maybe I should throw in a Tuna flavored breath mint first!

Baby Girl is very loving.  She initiates lovey-dovey kitty sessions all the time – but she likes to be the initiator.

Warm Nose

One evening when sneaking in a nose kiss, I was taken aback. Her cute little nose was warm and dry as sandpaper (fine grit). To be honest, I panicked. That’s a bad sign isn’t it? What’s wrong? I felt Squeeker’s. Yep. Nice, moist and cold. Good for him, but not for her!

So WHAT MEOW? I got online, of course!

I read lots of stuff that mostly reassured me.   I decided to put what I found to be most helpful here, so it’s all in one place.

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• Dr. Debra of www.Petplace.com comments on Does a cold wet nose mean your cat is healthy? “The answer is NO!”, she says. “A cold wet nose does not determine health. A cat with a good appetite maintaining a good body weight and is playful is a sign of good health.”

• VetWest on their web Pet Library www.vetwest.com.au  claims, “A cold, wet nose is just one sign of wellness in cats and dogs and should not be considered in isolation as an indication of overall health. On occasion you will find a healthy pet with a warm dry nose. Perhaps they don’t lick their nose as often, or secrete as much mucous. On the other hand a sick pet can have a cold, wet nose.”
• Hill’s Pet Care Center  www.hillspet.com/   says on their web page:

“Cat parents frequently ask if a dry, warm nose means their cat is sick. The short answer is no. A healthy cat’s nose can vary between wet and dry several times over the course of a day. And there are many reasons your cat can have a dry, warm nose that have nothing to do with health. Here are a few:

Lying in the sun
Spending time near a source of heat
Dwelling in a room with poor air circulation
Licking — saliva quickly dries on skin”

“Looking at a cat’s nose is a good way to check for some other problems. If your cat’s nasal skin is flaking, a dermatological problem may be to blame. Ask your veterinarian to check it out.
When examining your cat’s nose, another thing to look for is nasal discharge. If your cat’s nose runs, the mucus should be clear. If your cat is producing bubbly, thick, yellow, green or even black mucus, see your veterinarian.”

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Nice & Moist!

By the time I had finished doing my research, I felt her nose again (after multiple times during).

Her nose was back to velvety soft, cold and moist. Whew! My darling girl was just fine.

Good to have a little nose-knowledge under my kitty-belt fur next time!
Naturally, every situation is different and you should use your discretion and consult your vet if in any doubt.

Have you had any experience with un-cool kitty noses that you’d like to share?  Please leave a comment.  Meeeeeeeeeeeeow!  =:-}

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Thank You for your Support!  Deba do ~ Deborah Reed ♥

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So I thought I would gather for you some lovely images of vintage Soldiers and Kitties. ♥

Vintage Soldiers, Kitties & Blessings

-1-   Special Comrades

I love this one especially, because of my affinity for Black Kitties!

-2-   Tender Displays of Affection

This precious photo has to be my favorite.  It needs no words.

-3-  Saying Fare thee Well to a Precious Friend

-4-   Soldier’s Little Helper

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-5-  A Wee Soldier

-6-   A Soldier Sharing What’s His with a Tiny Soul

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-7-   A Moment of Joy in a Time of Strife

-8-   Love in the Trenches

-9-   Hello, Sweet Little Innocent.  Please Be Safe

The expressions on both ~ Being its own tender story.

-10-   Loving the Attention 

-11-   The Tiniest Receiving Care

I dearly hope this wee babe found safety.

-12-   Kitties Bring Smiles Wherever they May Be

-13-   In the Company of Cats  =:-}

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I hope you enjoyed, dear friends of kitties, as well as you who appreciate our men and women who now serve, have served and honor those who have given their all. ♥

Do you have a favorite?  Let me know!  Do you have one to contribute?  Let me know.  You can send a link and I’ll check it out and add if appropriate.

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