Sunday, November 3, 2024

A Walktober Post In November!

 I was reading my friend Dawn's post about Walktober (and how she wants people to share posts and photos taken while walking our dogs in October) and it reminded me I hadn't put anything together at all!

Levi and I walk every morning, but rarely do I take any photos! I use my phone for all photos and since we usually just walk around our apartment/condo complex I leave my phone at home.

Thankfully, one day I didn't!

Here are just a few shots from one of  our Walktober morning jaunts!


Yes the post would have been far more attractive had I posted each photo separately, but lazy me just wanted to get the post done! Oh you see the baby deer at the top? He was right in our back courtyard when Levi and I returned from our walk!

The colors were spectacular this past October, Fall is definitely my favorite season!

Have a great day all and thanks for stopping by!


Monday, October 7, 2024

Cats and Bladder Stones (The Feniska Base) Guest Post

 FROM CAT AND DOG CHAT WITH CAREN: As many of you know about a year and a half ago or so our Roary had bladder stone surgery.    Thankfully,  at this time, all is well. When I was contacted by Andrej from Feniska asking if I would feature their Kickstarter campaign for their new product, which will benefit cats by monitoring their toilet visits, I agreed to. Because it hit so close to home I  told him I did not need to receive payment for this guest post. Please read this important information. Thank you!

From Worrying Sick for Her Own Cat to Vowing to Never Let Another Cat Go Through the Same Experience as Her Django

For many of us, our cats are more than just pets—they’re family. That’s why it’s so heartbreaking when they suffer in silence, hiding their pain like the secretive little furballs they are. This is exactly what happened to Sonita, co-founder of Feniska, and her beloved cat Django.

Django


Django developed bladder stones, a painful condition that went undetected until it was almost too late. Like many cats, he didn’t show any obvious signs until the condition had become severe. Watching him suffer, Sonita felt helpless and heartbroken. It was a life-changing moment that led her to vow: that no other cat parent should have to go through the same experience.

Sonita and Django


Determined to find a way to monitor cats’ health more effectively, Sonita created the Feniska Base. This smart device keeps track of your cat’s toilet visits and weight, warning early about potential health issues. It’s designed to be a simple but powerful tool for cat parents who want to stay one step ahead of any problems their cats might face.

Sonita building prototype


Why the Feniska Base Is a Lifesaver

We all know how sneaky our little furballs can be. They can hide in the tiniest places, and unfortunately, they’re just as good at hiding their health problems. That’s where the Feniska Base comes in. If your kitty is making more trips to the litter box than usual or losing weight, the Feniska Base will alert you via your smartphone. It’s like having a mini vet at home!

This tracker isn’t just about convenience; it’s about peace of mind. Protecting our babies and saving expensive vet treatment costs. For Sonita, it means that Django’s suffering wasn’t in vain. It means she’s helping other cat parents avoid the same heartache she felt. And for all the cat parents out there, it’s a way to keep your fur babies healthy—because we know they deserve nothing less!

Django sitting on prototype


Join Us on Our Mission

We’re thrilled to launch the Feniska Base on Kickstarter this November! Be the first to receive an exclusive discount, plus additional savings for reserving the Feniska Base early. It’s our way of saying thank you for helping us keep more cats safe and sound. Whether you’re a cat mom, dad, or admirer of our furry friends, we’d love for you to join our campaign. Let’s join paws to make sure no cat has to suffer in silence. Together, we can create a world where every purr and every playful leap is a sign of a happy, healthy kitty.

 

Click here to secure your discount: https://feniska.com/pages/feniska-kickstarter-prelaunch

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Happy 4th Birthday to our Crazy Levi!

 It's hard to believe that our giant Sheltie with the equally GIANT personality is turning 4 today!


Everything about Levi is giant-sized. He has, as mentioned above, a giant personality, he is beyond affectionate (which has saved him!) because he is definitely the most challenging dog that we could ever imagine that we would have. (We and his breeder joke saying that Dakota must be having a good laugh in Heaven when he sees the things that Levi does).

Levi LOVES people. Other dogs? Depends. He's super discerning (and rather snobby) about what dogs he chooses to associate with. He would much rather follow his favorite people EVERYWHERE than play with other dogs.

His other loves include his beloved bully sticks, hamburgers (that he only gets on his birthday and Gotcha Day and no he doesn't have a bun), his cheese filled KONG bone, the coaches (and other staff), at Canine College,


I took this photo
 while watching the camera
 at Canine College
a year or so ago

  Natalie, (our mail carrier), 



his Daddy, 



me (he especially loves taking walks with me),  and he has a love-hate relationship with his kitty brother Roary.

One of his favorite hobbies is knocking down the baby gate at least 5 times a day. He also let's US know when it is time for him to go to bed. (He's still sleeping in a crate at night because he isn't trustworthy enough to have the run of the place). 

Yes, Levi can be extremely challenging but the unconditional cuddling, his super affectionate nature and TONS of Sheltie kisses sure make up for it! His Dad and I have visibly aged A LOT since he has been with our family, but hey, what can you do?


HAPPY, HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY crazy, silly, and loving Levi! We wouldn't want you ANY other way! (fingers crossed behind my back when I said that lol!