All Hallows Eve...

EEEEK!

oOoOoOoOoOo...................

.......H~O~W~L

Always on top

Happy Halloween!

SO...here is the BIG question to all of you this windy, COLD, and ScArY! Howl-o-ween: what will YOU be dressed as?

what? 

I need to answer first?

...

Very well then, but here is your official heads-up: copycats are not appreciated, admired, or applauded in any way. I am the original. Let's keep it that way.

AND 

(drum roll please) 

Yes, I'm wearing PINK. You have a problem with that?
I am the Feel-Good Fairy! 

I spend my days around the office bringing good cheer and healing to dogs, cats, and people alike! 

Wake Up! Feel better! Love me!

Not to worry, I will be your friend too! 

Whether recovering from surgery, a bad day, or a sugar-coma hangover, 

LeRoi the fairy is here for YOU!

...Can Halloween last forever?

Adorable Aside

shhh....just a sneak peak of more holiday festivities to come...

While you are holding your breath to see my exciting adventure in the pumpkin patch (which are COMING SOON! AND just in time for Halloween!) feel free to enjoy this video of me enjoying a little downtime. 

                                           

Nothing like quality time with my best friend, Ducky, to top off a fantastic day at the clinic!

Best in Show

Today's focus is breeding perfection: 

(Just see below)

Admiration of these perfect proportions is not only acceptable, but encouraged.

Some people would call me a mutt, but my doctor says I have hybrid vigor :)

But seriously, for all of you considering a new addition to your family, adopting is the best route! Mixed breeds have fewer health concerns and genetic predispositions (hip dysplasia, skin conditions, etc), and are just as lovable!  

I mean, have you seen this adorable face?

So, I have decided to help all of you find your new best friend! Check out these amazing rescue organizations and get your very own perfectly proportioned pet for life!

Salisbury/ Rowan County: How to Save a Life: In Memory of Johnny Richardson
See the facebook page for more details!

Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County: Stepping Stones Dog Rescue
www.lovethemutt.org

Brr...it's COLD outside!

Oh, the weather outside is frightful! 

My "Stepping Out" coat

As the weather gets colder, make sure your companions are able to stay warm! A coat, like my fleece,go a long way towards making the winter months cozy and comfortable! This is especially true for small dogs and short haired breeds who are less able to regulate their body temperatures and can become cold easily.

Don't let that happen!
Especially with so many fashionable alternatives! 

Like this one...

Or this one...

Or this one!

  As for me...

...I'm prepared to nap in any weather!

Just another warm & cozy nap

Audience Education

I am losing my baby teeth! 

Yes, I am wearing a bow to celebrate the occasion!
I had two but chewed one out  for fun :)

This is exciting for many reasons:

1) It is proof that I am becoming a grown-up puppy

                                             

AND

2) As I am a pound puppy, it gives my mom confidence that I am approximately 13 weeks old!

How I was found...
No LeRoi's were harmed during the taking of this photo

Now for a little education:

First, if you have a puppy and find them looking like me here, don't panic!

Second, for those of you who didn't know--puppies will begin to lose their puppy teeth between 12 and 14 weeks of age and is the best way to get an age approximation on young dogs whose birthdays would be otherwise unknown.

Awareness of your puppy's age is important so they can be properly vaccinated! Booster shots for Distemper and Bordetella are a 3 set series whose last booster is due when your puppy turns 16 weeks, so if you start too early (my case as an example) more than 3 shots are necessary to ensure protection from these terrible diseases! And Canines are recommended to be spayed/ neutered between 4-6 months!!!

Next time you stop by The Country Veterinary Hospital ask to see my front tooth! Although it is rare to ever find them as most teeth will be swallowed, my mom happened to catch my tooth right before it fell out!