Well can you believe it? Thanksgiving has come and gone and now Christmas is right around the corner. I think this is the perfect time to talk about keeping our pets warm and comfortable during the winter months. It's amazing how quickly the weather can change. I was walking Murphy and Lucy the other morning and could not believe how cold it was. It just seems like yesterday when I could take off for our morning jog in running shorts and a tank top. Now, it's time for sweats, a beanie and gloves.

I know that everyone who reads this blog may be living in various places around the world. Therefore, the temperature varies greatly. As pet owners, it is important to keep our pets in mind when it comes to protection against weather elements. Because we are heading into winter, we must think about the environment in which your pets live. If your dog is strictly an outside pet, you have to make sure he or she has a shelter to protect him from the cold weather. Because Lucy and Murphy spend most of their day outdoors, we went ahead and built them a wonderful cozy bed that they can lay in that sits under an overhang. This way, if it rains during the day, they can sit on their beds and stay totally dry. While I am at work, it buys me piece of mind knowing that they are nice and dry.


If you are in need of bedding, visit PetSmart, Petco or any of the pet shops listed on BarleysList to find pet bedding and other supplies. BarleysList also offers businesses that feature portable pet shelters, fencing etc., for creating living quarters for your pet.


As pet owners, you and I know how precious our pets are. It is up to us as responsible, loving pet owners to take care of our animals. Thank you for visiting BarleysList.

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Animal Safety

As a responsible pet owner, I believe it is important to talk about pet safety while traveling. OK, we all know how important it is to wear a seat belt while driving. It is actually the law. It has become an automatic response when we jump into our car to automatically click our self in our seat. Well, what about our pets? They are precious cargo. How come so many people zoom down the roads with their dogs clutching to their seats without restraint. I have seen so many dogs holding on by their paws in the back of trucks without restraints as they squeal around corners. It is so hard to see. What if you have to slam on your brakes. Where is that dog going to go?! Whenever we travel with our pets, we place a harness on them. It's like a four point restraint. You can buy them at any pet store such as Petco, Petsmart, Pet Club. Murphy loves it when I place his harness on because he knows "I am going for a ride". He sits patiently while I place it on his back. Once he jumps in the car, its just a matter of clicking him in. As I drive down the road, I am rest assured that we are all taking pet safety into account.

I have included a couple photos to show you how simple it is to secure your pet in your car. The dogs love the fact that they can stick their nose into the fresh air as we sail down the road. I love the fact that they can safely enjoy the ride without worrying that they could accidentally fall out. The only thing they have to worry about is my driving "Just Kidding"! Take a few extra minutes to ensure your pets will be safe before you take your next outing. Remember - they are precious cargo.

You can find our detailed trips at http://www.BarleysList.org/adventures.php or from the home page select Click Here For Our August Adventure". See you there!

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If you're looking for pet supplies, pet stores, pet friendly hotels or dog friendly restaurants, specialty veterinarians, animal rescue, pet adoption, pet sitters and pet sitting, pet services, pet friendly services, dog parks and cat friendly bed and breakfast inns, etc- for all types of pets, birds, fish, dogs, cats, horses, reptiles, rabbits, sheep and goat, farm animals, small pets and pocket pets, etc- visit our site. It has all the free pet information and pet links you will ever need for your pet. And is totally free for anyone to use!

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So Who Says Cats Can't Camp

I love my pets. I think that most people who know us personally also know this fact. I do not like to leave them behind no matter where we go. And yes, we take the cat camping with us. When it is time to leave on our trip, I place his carrier next to his litter box and then I place him into his litter box. He sees the carrier and understands what he needs to do. After he relieves himself he exits his box and walks right into his carrier. So this picture is looking into the window of our pop-up trailer. Clif Richard loves to be near us and as I was sitting next to the roaring campfire, he strolled along the window to the bed where he then curled himself up and rested.

So can you see how stressed Mr. Clif Richard is here. Yep, he just loves camping with the pack. Yes, pets love camping. At night the dogs come in also and they all lay together on the floor. They each have their own blanket. I really love camping with the pets.

You can find our detailed trips at http://www.BarleysList.org/adventures.php or from the home page select Click Here For Our August Adventure". See you there!

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We're Back!!

Well what an adventure. We are back! Where do we start. Memories, memories, memories. We thought it would be best to share segments with you to give you an idea of the beautiful places we visited. The dogs are asking us when are we going on our next trip? Horseback riding, camping with your pet, pet friendly luxury spa- these are just a few hints of what pet friendly adventures we discovered. Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral Hot Springs, Cedarville, Plumas National Forrest, Sorrenson's Resort -WOW WOW WOW.

So sit back and enjoy the next few weeks as we prepare each stop of the way. You can find our detailed trips at http://www.BarleysList.org/adventures.php or from the home page select Click Here For Our August Adventure". See you there!

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How To Make Dog Treats-

So what are these you may ask? Well, they are dog cookies. They are very easy to make and the pups go crazy for them. I found these great cookie cutter shapes at the local hardware store. Making them when the weather is cool outside is even better because the oven warms the house. And the smell of the cookies creates a Pavlovian response. Any ways, here is my favorite Dog Treat Recipe

INGREDIENTS :
1 1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup beef broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup powdered milk

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, stir together the cheese, oil, beef broth and garlic. Combine the whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, cornmeal and powdered milk; stir into the cheese mixture until well blended. You may need to use your hand to properly blend the dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Use a bone shaped cookie cutter to cut out the treats. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the treats are firm and the bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

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Well, who are we you ask. Well last blog I talked about Clif Richard our Kitty. Today I would like to introduce you to Lucy. She is our 1 year old girl. She is a lightening bolt waiting to strike. I am amazed at her dexterity and speed.

Everyday after work we spend about 30 minutes of dog training together. Her favorite is fetch. I am teaching her that when I say the word ball, she goes and picks the ball from her toys and drops it at my feet. I then toss it directly at her and she usually can catch it. I guess I enjoy this too. I look forward to this time with her.

Lucy is a very kind and gentle soul. She is going to begin training for the Delta Society. I think she will be great at this.
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Gastrointestinal Obstruction in Pets

Due to Clif Richard, our beautiful kitty whom was featured last blog, we are featuring a special blog on the diagnoses of Gastrointestinal Obstruction which he suffered from the past few weeks- read the April Adventure for more information

Clinical Findings:
Clinical signs of small-intestinal obstruction may include lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal distention, fever or subnormal body temperature, dehydration, and shock. Gaseous bowel distention develops within the initial 12-35 hr after obstruction and is followed by the loss of fluid into the intestinal lumen. Without treatment, death due to hypovolemia ensues within 3-4 days.

Upper or duodenal obstruction tends to present as frequent vomiting. In general, the closer the obstruction to the pylorus, the more severe the vomiting. Obstruction of the lower small intestine (eg, distal jejunum and ileum) is infrequently associated with vomiting. Lethargy, anorexia, weight loss, and ultimate starvation in untreated dogs lead to death within 3 wk or longer.

Diagnosis:
A careful history including information about the animal’s eating habits is important. Many animals with a history of dietary indiscretion continue that practice even after having experienced discomfort in the past. Access to string or sewing needles or missing objects (eg, toys) may be important historical facts. Examination of the oral cavity and, in cats, the base of the tongue is vital. Linear foreign bodies most often lodge at the base of the tongue in cats and at the level of the pylorus in dogs. Careful abdominal palpation examining for evidence of pain (ruptured bowel, peritonitis), organomegaly, thickened bowel loops (intussusception), and tympany (dilatation-volvulus), and a rectal examination for evidence of dietary indiscretion or blood (suggestive of strangulation) are important components of the physical examination.

Plain abdominal radiographs may demonstrate the presence of foreign objects, masses, obstruction, or abdominal fluid. Barium-impregnated polyethylene spheres are capsules containing radiopaque plastic spheres. They are being used for the diagnosis of GI obstruction and motility disorders in dogs and cats. Flexible endoscopic examination is useful in the identification of foreign objects, mass lesions, and ileocolic intussusception.

Treatment:
If an obstructive lesion is documented and it cannot be resolved via endoscopy (eg, removal of a foreign object), the animal should be stabilized and an exploratory laparotomy performed. Similarly, animals with acute abdominal signs of unknown etiology, and those that continue to deteriorate clinically, should also have an exploratory laparotomy.

http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/23308.htm

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I Love My Cat!

This is Clif Richard. He is our cat. We found him at the San Francisco SPCA. Or should I say he found us. I can not imagine my life without him. He is now approaching 3 years young. He loves to be picked up and carried around the house when I come home. And I look forward to it.

Clif loves to travel. I know this is unusual for most cats, but I think if you get them used to it when they are young then they don't know any different. When we travel, which is often, I simply put his carrier next to his litter box. When he sees this he goes into the litter box and empties himself then proudly walks into his carrier. While we drive, not even one "Meow". When we get to our destination, sometimes five hours have passed, I bring him into our pet friendly motel or pet friendly cabin and let him go.

Traveling with a cat has always been pleasurable for us, and if you can I would recommend it. I can't imagine traveling without my best friends. He also loves the dogs very much, who also accompany us, and usually lays with them at night. He also truly believes they are inferior to him! I guess that is not unusual though. And no one complains.

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The Blessing of Animals

As pet lovers, we all need to remember how important it is to make sure our pets are blessed.

The Canticle of
Brother Sun
by Saint Francis of Assisi
Verse Translation

All creatures of our God and King.
Lift up your voice with us sing
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam.
Thou silver moon with softer gleam,
O praise him, O praise him,
Alleluia, Alleluia!

Thou rushing wind that art so strong,
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along.
O praise him, alleluia!

Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice,
Ye lights of heaven find a voice,
O praise him, O praise him,
Alleluia, Alleluia!

Thou flowing water, pure and clear,
Make music for thy Lord to hear,
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Thou fire so masterful and bright,
That givest man both warmth and light,
O praise him, O praise him,
Alleluia, Alleluia!

And all ye men of tender heart,
Forgiving others, take your part,
O sing ye, alleluia.
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear,
Praise God and him cast your care.
O praise him, O praise him,
Alleluia, Alleluia!


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Second Newletter!

We have had an overwhelming response to our site and what to thank all of you who have updated your pet business information. We have begun marketing our site and I am certain you will receive positive feedback from those who use our site to find your business. If you have not updated your site I am gently encouraging you to do so. We strive for accurate pet business information. This site is for pet related businesses only.

This site is free to all users, and free to all pet related businesses to post their information. You can find or be found. You are receiving this e-mail because you are on this list. We currently have approximately 250,000 businesses listed in our database. This list will not be used for marketing or solicitation. Guaranteed.

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If you're looking for pet supplies, pet stores, pet friendly hotels or dog friendly restaurants, specialty veterinarians, animal rescue, pet adoption, pet sitters and pet sitting, pet services, pet friendly services, dog parks and cat friendly bed and breakfast inns, etc- for all types of pets, birds, fish, dogs, cats, horses, reptiles, rabbits, sheep and goat, farm animals, small pets and pocket pets, etc- visit our site. It has all the free pet information and pet links you will ever need for your pet. And is totally free for anyone to use.

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Goldfish Make Wonderful Pets

I have a pet fish named Physh. He is about 16 years old. He was at a carnival when we first met. My brother-in-law tossed a ping pong ball into his jar and from that point on, it was just him and I. OK, it was him and I and my dog and my cat. It was us.

Nonetheless, through the many years, we have survived. He now has two parents, three dogs and one cat. I have bought him tank mates through the years and they have come and gone, but Physh has a thrive of life. He will come to the front of the tank when I come home and he will dance around when I shake his treat jar. What a ham!

I am not certain of how long I will be blessed with this beautiful fish, but the time has been wonderful. His scales have recently turned to grey, and his right eye looks like it may be weaker. He is still a very happy fish and I love him.

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All About the Dogs

I do again want to thank everyone for their continual support. I believe this is really taking off. But why shouldn't it. It's free pet information for the user and a place for pet related businesses to post their information so we can find them. It is also unbiased. Everyone can be here, not just paid advertisements! Also all reviews are inspected by me personally to verify the validity. As well as each new pet related business. But I still need everyone's help to look for inconsistencies and please report them.

But on to the subject of the matter- All about the dogs! Why do we love dogs so much.

I guess this says it best:

If I Didn't Have a Dog

I could walk around the yard barefoot in safety. My house could be carpeted instead of tiled and laminated. All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars would be free Of hair. When the doorbell rings, it wouldn't sound like a kennel.

When the doorbell rings, I could get to the door without wading Through fuzzy bodies who beat me there. I could sit on the couch and my bed the way I wanted, without Taking into consideration how much space several fur bodies would need to get comfortable. I would have money ....and no guilt to go on a real vacation. I would not be on a first-name basis with 6 veterinarians, as I put their yet unborn grand kids through college.

The most used words in my vocabulary would not be: out, sit, down, come, no, stay, and leave him/her/it ALONE. My house would not be cordoned off into zones with baby gates Or barriers. My house would not look like a day care center, toys everywhere. My pockets would not contain things like poop bags, treats and an extra leash.

I would no longer have to spell the words B-A-L-L, F-R-I-S-B-E- E, W-A-L-K, T-R-E-A-T, B-I-K-E, G-O, R-I-D-E I would not have as many leaves INSIDE my house as outside. I would not look strangely at people who think having ONE dog/cat ties them down too much. I'd look forward to spring and the rainy season instead of dreading "mud" season.

I would not have to answer the question "Why do you have so many animals?" from people who will never have the joy in their lives of knowing they are loved unconditionally by someone as close to an angel as they will ever get. How EMPTY my life would be!

Thank You Everyone For The Great Response

Well, I made my first blog several days ago and WOW, what an amazing response! Thank you everyone for your updates and lets keep them coming. Also, please enter as much info as you can when reporting an incorrect business information.

As I know many of you are excited to have such a large database of pet info at your finger tips. We currently have 250,000 businesses listed! This database grows each and every day. From Dog info, including dog friendly restaurants to dog parks to horse info, including horse trails and feed stores.

I will keep you posted as we continue as a pet family to bond together and list every pet related business for every type of pet. This is free pet info for all. Enjoy

Pet Info

This is my first Blog. I mean not only the first one I am writing for Barleys List, but the first time I have ever used a blog of any sort! I think I am some what web savvy, so hopefully this will be easy for anyone or everyone to use.

So why the blog? Well, I have started a web site of convenience for myself and anyone else who wants to use it. I am tired of looking for pet services or pet information and only finding paid advertisements. I would like a neutral list of every business out there. And I would like to know who has used them and their credentials. I have 3 dogs, 1 cat and a goldfish.

So I would like anyone out there who loves their pets to join in and use this site and please review any businesses you've used. If you are a business, then please update your information for us.