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January 29, 2015 Posted by justonemorepet | Animal or Pet Related Stories, Dogs, Just One More Pet, Pets | dogs, GoDaddy, Media, Pets, Puppies, Social Media, Super Bowl dog commercial | 1 Comment
The Mistake That Can Wreak Havoc on Your Dog's Skeleton
Story at-a-glance
- Osteochondrosis is one of a variety of developmental orthopedic diseases that occur in young, fast-growing dogs, typically large and giant breeds. The most common form of osteochondrosis in dogs is osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), which can cause angular limb deformities in long bones, and cartilage damage in shoulders, elbows, knees and hocks.
- Inappropriate nutrition has been identified as an important factor in the development of bone disease in big puppies. Free-feeding, overfeeding, and improper feeding of energy-dense diets, excessive calcium and mineral intake, and an imbalance of vitamin D metabolites present significant risks to growing large and giant breed puppies.
- The diets of big puppies should be carefully managed to help prevent developmental orthopedic disease. The problem in today's young, growing dogs is not one of dietary deficiency, but rather one of "over-nutrition" caused by overfeeding and inappropriate supplementation of certain nutrients.
- To avoid "overgrowing" a large or giant breed puppy, the first step is to feed portion-controlled meals rather than free-feeding. Puppies should be maintained in optimal body condition, not maximal body condition.
- The best diet for a large breed puppy is designed to meet the nutrient requirements for growth in large breeds, contains the proper amount of calories to avoid rapid growth, and also the appropriate levels of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D, and the correct calcium-to-phosphorus ratio.
By Dr. Becker
Osteochondrosis is one of several developmental orthopedic diseases that occur in young, fast-growing dogs, especially large and giant breeds like the Doberman Pinscher, the Labrador Retriever, Great Danes and Newfoundlands.
The most common form of osteochondrosis in dogs is called osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), which is a defect in bone development at the extremity of a bone. The problem is thought to be a disruption in the manufacture of bone tissue that results in injury to growth cartilage. These injuries can cause angular limb deformities in long bones, as well as damage to the cartilage in the shoulder, stifle (knee joint), hock (the joint in the rear leg below the knee), and the elbow.
Inflammatory joint disease often follows osteochondrosis, ultimately leading to degenerative joint disease.
Developmental orthopedic diseases occur during the early stages of bone growth, before the growth plates close. This crucial period (the first year of life) is when a puppy's skeletal system is most vulnerable to physical, nutritional and metabolic damage due to increased metabolic activity. The reason large and giant breeds are at higher risk is because genetics cause their bodies to grow very rapidly. Another predisposing factor is whether a puppy's parents developed osteochondrosis.
Nutrition Can Be a Significant Risk Factor for Bone Disease
Studies of nutritional risk factors involved in osteochondrosis have identified free-feeding and overfeeding – especially of high-energy foods designed for rapid growth – as contributors. Energy-dense diets can promote increased levels of growth hormone, insulin-like growth factor, insulin and thyroid hormones. Other dietary influences include excessive calcium intake, excessive mineral intake, and an imbalance of vitamin D metabolites.
For optimal bone development in puppies, diets must include appropriate and balanced amounts of nutrients. Excessive calcium and energy (calories), plus rapid growth predispose dogs to developing osteochondrosis. When a growing dog — especially a large or giant breed — is overfed and overweight, the bones are stressed by both static and dynamic forces that can cause damage to the skeleton.
In one study, Great Dane puppies that were free-fed a diet high in energy and minerals, or a diet high in calcium, developed osteochondrosis with clearly visible symptoms.
Studies have also shown that large breed puppies fed diets with high calcium content or high calcium and phosphorus content also acquired developmental orthopedic disease.
This is because puppies aren't able to control or limit absorption of dietary calcium and certain other minerals. Absorption occurs through the intestines, and the higher the calcium and mineral content of the diet, the greater the level of absorption and assimilation into developing bone structure. This can disturb the natural process of bone growth and result in lesions in the skeleton and joints.
Even when highly palatable, energy-dense diets are well-balanced, when free-fed to large and giant breed puppies, the risk of OCD and other orthopedic diseases is increased. This is one of many reasons I don't recommend free-feeding any pet. Most dogs and cats will overeat if free-fed, and as you can see, this is especially hazardous to the health of growing large and giant breed puppies.
To date, no studies have found protein intake to be a factor in the development of osteochondrosis.
Large Breed Puppy Diets Should Be Carefully Managed
Careful management of the diets of large and giant breed dogs won't eliminate every instance of developmental bone disease, but it's a crucial step in decreasing risk factors. The problem in today's young, growing dogs is not one of dietary deficiency, but rather one of "overnutrition" caused by overfeeding and over-supplementation.
Young large breed dogs are at higher risk of developing skeletal problems than small breed dogs, even when both are fed diets with too little or too much calcium. Even when calcium intake is optimal, big dogs have more growth-related skeletal issues than smaller breeds.
To help prevent disease, we must make every effort to control the rate at which big dogs grow by feeding only the amount of calories needed to keep their bodies lean while they develop. The first step is to feed portion-controlled meals rather than free-feeding. We want to help dogs maintain optimal body condition, not maximal body condition.
Diets should not be extremely high in calories. Many super premium dog foods on the market are highly energy-dense. By contrast, large-breed puppy foods have reduced caloric density, calcium and phosphorus levels compared with other canine growth diets.
Switching a big puppy to an adult diet to try to control growth rate is not recommended. Adult diets don't have the calories per serving that big puppies require, so they can end up eating more food and taking in excessive levels of other nutrients, which can be risky.
The Right Way to Feed a Large or Giant Breed Puppy
The ideal diet for a large breed puppy is designed to meet the nutrient requirements for growth in large breeds, contains the proper amount of calories to avoid rapid growth, and also the appropriate levels of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D, and the correct calcium-to-phosphorus ratio. Large and giant breed puppies continue to grow until about 18 months of age, so they should be kept on a specially designed growth diet until they are fully grown.
The goal in feeding a large or giant breed puppy is to keep him lean, with controlled growth. A healthy, large or giant breed puppy will thrive on a portion-controlled, balanced, species-appropriate diet. You can feed an ideally balanced homemade diet or an excellent quality commercially available food.
What about those large breed puppy foods? Traditional puppy foods often provide much higher calorie content than large breed puppies require, causing them to gain too much weight too quickly. This is why pet food manufacturers began producing formulas specifically for large breed puppies.
These are typically diets lower in calorie density (the number of calories per cup or gram of food) than a regular puppy diet. They're also usually lower in calcium on an energy basis.
These are two very important factors for reducing too-rapid growth in big puppies. Some adult foods may also be low calorically, but often they have high calcium content on an energy basis, which is not what you want for a growing large or giant breed pup.
If you're going to feed kibble to a large breed puppy, I recommend you look for special large breed puppy formulas or a formula (preferably a balanced, raw food diet) that is "Approved for all life stages." This means the food is appropriate for growing puppies or adult dogs.
I do not recommend feeding a traditional (high growth) puppy food to large breed puppies.
June 3, 2013 Posted by justonemorepet | Animal or Pet Related Stories, Animal Related Education, Dogs, Dogs, Just One More Pet, Pet Health, Pet Nutrition, Pets, responsible pet ownership | big puppies, Doberman Pinschers, dog food, dog nutrition, Dr. Becker, Giant Breed Dogs, Great Danes, Labrador Retriever, Newfoundlands, Osteochondrosis, Puppies, puppy food | 1 Comment
National Puppy Day is Tomorrow (Saturday 03.23.13) #Adopt Just One More!!
Things You Should Know Before Bringing Home Puppy
by Colleen Paige – National Puppy Day Founder
National Puppy Day is a day to celebrate the magic and unconditional love that puppies bring to our lives. It's also a day to help save orphaned puppies across the globe and educate the public about the horrors of puppy mills, as well as further the mission for a nation of puppy-free pet stores. While National Puppy Day supports responsible breeders, it does encourage prospective families to consider adoption as a first choice.
Choosing the Right Breed
When considering bringing a puppy into your home, make sure that you've researched the breed you're adopting, taking into consideration their temperament, activity level, breed characteristics and other needs in relation to your home environment and family lifestyle. When adopting, make sure to ask if you can be alone in a more isolated area to interact with the puppy and observe his or her behavior. Also ask the shelter staff about the personality of the puppy you're interested in, as they will have spent more time around the puppy to better gauge that.
Not Just a Dog
Never adopt a puppy as a gift for a child, as this turns the puppy into a novelty but rather explain to your children about the overpopulation of pets in shelters and let them know that the puppy is a new family member and needs to be treated with love, respect and patience, just like a new baby would need.
Child/Puppy Safety
If you have small children, really young, hyper puppies are not a good match because they can scratch and chew on sensitive fingers and hands. Never adopt a puppy that is less than at least 8-10 weeks old, preferably 12 weeks or older, as they have had more time to learn social cues from their littermates and mother, which helps a puppy behave better in the long term. Teach young children to never pull on a puppy's ears or tail, as both are sensitive and could injure and scare the puppy, creating a bonding problem between child and puppy.
Keep in mind that your puppy won't be a puppy forever. Visualize how much your puppy will grow and how much they'll eat. Make sure you know ahead of time that you can afford to feed your puppy once full grown. Veterinary trips are always inevitable at some point and time, so keeping an emergency fund for your dog is a smart idea, so you don't get caught with major vet bills you can't afford to pay.
If you have an aversion to pet hair floating around your home and brushing your puppy every day seems like an abominable task, you may want to consider adopting a breed that has little to no shedding.
Puppies need exercise every day, preferably shorter walks more often, as young puppies tire easily, especially in heat. Make sure to read about the breed or breeds of a mixed breed puppy to better understand what your puppy needs in terms of physical activity.
Give your puppy a great start in life! Make sure you buy an all natural, preferably organic food that is void of corn, wheat, sugar, by products, chemicals and dyes.
When your puppy is teething, he will try to gnaw on anything he can find to relieve his discomfort. The best way to quell this is to take an old washcloth, cut it into strips and tie a few small knots it in it, sticking the strips in a Ziploc bag and putting in the freezer. Once frozen, hold a frozen strip and allow your puppy to chew on it, which will soothe and numb sensitive gums. Always hold it and never allow your puppy to chew on it unattended.
See more cute puppy photos like these and others at Just One More Pet: Why God Gave Us Puppies
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March 23, 2013 Posted by justonemorepet | Adopt Just One More Pet, Animal or Pet Related Stories, Dogs, Dogs, Just One More Pet, Man's Best Friend, NO KILL NATION, Outreach for Pets, Pets, Stop Euthenization | Adopt Just One More Pet, adopt-a-pet, dogs, for the love of a dog, for the love of a pet, National Puppy Day, No Kill Nation, Puppies, Puppy | 2 Comments
Why God Gave Us Puppies
If you need your heart warmed or just a quick smile, take a look…
(Choose to have a happy day.)
(A man may smile and bid you hail
Yet wish you to the devil;
But when a good dog wags his tail,
You know he's on the level.)
h/t to George King
National Puppy Day is Saturday 03.23.13 – #Adopt Just One More!!
March 19, 2013 Posted by justonemorepet | Animal and Pet Photos, Chihuahua, Chiweenie, Dogs, Dogs, Just One More Pet, Man's Best Friend | adopt a puppy, adopt a senior dog, cute puppy photos, for the love of a pet, National Puppy Day, Puppies, puppy photos, puppys | 2 Comments
Puppy Bowl IV – 2013
Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl includes puppies, kittens, hamsters, hedgehogs – an absolute must see. If you missed this year's Puppy Bowl, make sure you tune in next year. It's worth the time. Even better, all of the puppies featured in the game are adoptable via Pet Finder. An entertaining event supporting a worthwhile cause. Check out the videos; definitely good for a solid giggle or two.
For those who are not football fans, the Puppy Bowl is a great alternative or an additional fun watch on Super Bowl Sunday:
Video: Puppy Bowl IX – 2013 Starting Line-up
Video: ABC NEWS Doggie Football Event
Video: 2013 Puppy Bowl Video Final
February 5, 2013 Posted by justonemorepet | Adopt Just One More Pet, Animal and Pet Photos, animal behavior, Animal or Pet Related Stories, animals, Dogs, Dogs, Just One More Pet, Man's Best Friend, Pet Adoption, Pet Events, pet fun, Pets | Animal Planet, hamsters hedgehogs, kittens, Pet Adoption, Pet Events, Puppies, Puppy Bowl | 1 Comment
Dedicated or Confused
Dedicated or Confused?
August 1, 2012 Posted by justonemorepet | Adopt Just One More Pet, Animal and Pet Photos, animal behavior, animals, Animals Adopting Animals, If Animlas Could Talk..., Just One More Pet, Pet Friendship and Love, Pets, Unusual Stories | chickens, cute, hen, Puppies, Puppy | 1 Comment
Heartbreaking Story (and pictures): Can You Help an Abused and Neglected Great Dane at PAWS of Austin?
UPDATE (December 21) — Received another update from Prima this morning on Noel's condition, which is improving (though she still has a long road ahead). More importantly was this note she added about the donations that poured in yesterday:
I would like to thank those of you who donated to help Noel. Thanks to you we can provide Noel with everything she needs, including the expensive medication, special shampoo, food, bedding and any additional vet care she needs. Her recovery will be much faster thanks to all your help.
Thank you all so much for your kindness and generosity; may you be blessed a thousand times over for helping save this poor creature.
We adopted our (now) 11-month old Great Dane puppy, Bevo, when he was a just a skin-and-bones 4-month old/40 lb puppy from PAWS of Austin, which is our local Great Dane rescue.
How anybody can abuse and neglect these creatures is beyond my understanding.
The founder of PAWS, Prima Mosi, is one of the kindest and most compassionate people we have ever known. Her dedication to rescuing, healing, and finding homes for these gentle giants is astounding.
PAWS has recently taken in two very, very special needs Harlequin danes. The holidays are a time of giving and being thankful for all we have, to include our canine companions. PAWS could really use your donations now to help with the vet expenses of these two very special, abused, and neglected danes.
The first dog is Noel, who was rescued from a shelter in Garland, TX. As you can see from the pictures, she is in pretty bad shape. She is very young, but it looks like she's been to hell and back. Her skin is raw and oozing blood. She also has bite wounds on her face and neck. She will need some major vet care to get better.
In the 7+ years I've written this blog, I've never once held a Bleg or asked for donations to help keep this site going. And I'm not going to do that now, either. But please read the rest of this post (which is difficult), and if you can spare a few dollars to donate to PAWS of Austin, I couldn't thank you enough.
Here's Prima's report on her first 4 days trying to save this puppy:
If this doesn't break your heart, you probably don't have one.
Noel did well last night. She got up at about midnight went out and finally peed and pooped. Then she went back to bed. In the morning she was a little more awake then she was yesterday. That is because she had a good night sleep on a soft bed in a warm house, probably for the first time in her life.
Early this morning we went out and she peed again. She got her meds and ate breakfast. She is now back in her bed. The bedding has to be changed often because she is oozing blood. So far I used 3 dog beds, 2 comforters and 11 towels. I will be going to Goodwill later this afternoon to buy more comforters. We'll also need to get more dog beds, because the beds are soaked with blood and they will need to be tossed out. The smell is pretty bad too.
Our vet has called the Central Texas Specialty Hospital to make an appointment with the dermatologist. Because this dog is so raw, it may be difficult to do extensive skin testing, but I'm sure the vets will do whatever she can to make sure we address everything that she has and whatever she needs. We also have to wait on the HW test until the vet can get to her vain.
Noel is so exhausted, she is sleeping most of the day, except for when she is up to eat. She has ok appetite. She loves the bologna sandwiches.
Day 2:
Gave Noel another medicated bath. I tried to get as many scabs off as I could. It was disgusting. The water in the tub was so bloody and I was standing in the middle of it. I don't get sick to my stomach very often, but that was one of those times. Glad I didn't have anything to eat that morning. Noel just stood there and let me wash her. She is such a good girl. Getting her out of the tub was a challenge. This is one of those times when I wished I had some help here, but it was just the two of us. Had to be very careful when I wiped her down. I could now see the severity of the wounds on her skin. They were very deep.
I decided to take Noel back to the vet to be checked again because now the vet could see the wounds better. Also, needed to do some tests. Because Noel had hard time walking, we decided to leave her in the van and check her in there. The vet tech and Dr. Mockler came to the car. The vet tech had hard time getting a vain, but Dr. Mockler managed to draw blood. We tested for Lyme, Ehrlicia, Anaplasma and Heartworms. The good news, all are negative. Yay!!
We're still dealing with lots and lots of Mange mites and a bad Staph infection. She also has an eye infection. In addition, the vet noticed scratches and wounds that may have been cause by possibly a car accident. It kind of looks like she's been dragged on the road. Dr. Mockler suggested that we leave the wounds open, so they could drain, but she may have to suture them later.
The vet gave us some Previcox to help with the pain and inflammation. The vet receptionist went and got us some more comforters.
Overall Noel is doing well. She is laying on the dog bed, covered with a clean comforter, enjoying her high protein meal and bologna sandwiches.
Day 3:
A few dollars will go a long way to helping Noel make a full recovery.
Noel is definitely doing better today. She is much more awake. I also noticed that her legs are less swollen, although they still look pretty bad. Later in the day I went to check on her and she was not on her bed. Took me a second to see her. She was laying on the couch. Yes, she is a true Dane.
Later in the evening we sat in the TV room and Noel decided to join us. She definitely wants to stay close. She comes close to get petted. Unfortunately we can only pet her on the head because that is the only place that is not bleeding. She really enjoys getting petted.
Day 4:
This morning the picture was not very pretty. She is oozing blood from everywhere, neck, legs, hips and underarms. It is everywhere. Looks like I murdered someone in my living room. The smell is better though. Not as stinky. She will get another bath later today to wash the blood off. Of course, as soon as she stands up, she bleeds again. We are constantly changing the bedding because it is soaked with blood. Good thing we just bought a new washing machine.
She is now back on the couch, sleeping. I'm waiting for the sun to come out, so we can go out to enjoy the warm sun outside. It is good for her. Then, it's bath time.
I am so glad we rescued this girl. Can't wait until she looks better. She will be gorgeous and I love her personality. I just feel so bad for her because she looks so miserable right now. But not to worry, I can already see a difference.
The other dane is Dolly, who was found on the streets near a Dollar General store in Brownsville, TX. She was extremely emaciated, only 63 lbs when found and has numerous health issues, including heart worms.
When I read this email from Prima this morning at my desk, my heart was broken. Thinking about our Great Danes and their amazing capacity for love and loyalty, and how sensitive they can be…makes trying to comprehend how horrible this dog's life has been too much to bear. We've already sent a large donation to PAWS and are taking over two extra (and extra large) dog beds that we are no longer using this evening.
Please consider making a year-end tax-deductible donation to PAWS of Austin if you can.
Source: Urban Grounds
December 23, 2011 Posted by justonemorepet | animal abuse, Animal or Pet Related Stories, animals, Dogs, Man's Best Friend, Pets, Political Change, Stop Animal Cruelty, Toughen Animal Abuse Laws and Sentences, We Are All God's Creatures | abused animals need your help, an eye for an eye, animal abuse, Austin Texas, Great Dane, PAWS, Pet Abuse, pet abusers, Puppies, toughen the animal abuse laws, tougher prosecution for pet abuse, tougher punishment for pet abuse | Leave a comment
Deformed Pit-Bull Puppy Nursed Back to Health
Erica Daniel, a Florida woman who fosters dogs that need extra care, saved a pit-bull puppy from the trashand nursed it back to health from a debilitating, life-threatening medical condition.
11-week-old Harper was born with a condition called pectus excavatum, more commonly know as "swimmer puppy disorder," according to NBC's "Today." Puppies afflicted with the disorder lie flat on their chests with their arms splayed out, resembling a swimmer in mid-stroke. Most puppies with pectus excavatum don't survive, and Harper herself came very close to being put down before Daniel stepped in.
Daniel had not originally intended to keep Harper alive, but simply to give the puppy one day of love and affection before she had to be euthanized. "I had to show her what it was like to be loved," Daniel said. But as she spent the day with Harper and massaged the puppy's limbs, the deformed dog began to respond and quickly show signs of improvement.
Instead of putting Harper down, Daniel had a vet perform a closer inspection, only to find that the pup was indeed far healthier than first thought. No longer doomed, Harper has received massage therapy and hydrotherapy. Now, only 11 weeks later, she's walking on her own four feet.
"She's a walking miracle," says Bev McCartt, Harper's physical therapist. "She's a real testament to a dog's determination to get up and just go."
November 17, 2011 Posted by justonemorepet | Dogs, Fostering and Rescue, Just One More Pet, Pet Health, Success Stories, We Are All God's Creatures | pitbull, Pitt Bulls, Puppies, swimmer puppy disorder | Leave a comment
Rescuing 15 Puppies from HELL
Every dog needs a family that provides him with a loving pack structure. They need love, they need exercise and good food to thrive.
Sadly, in this shelter in Turkey dogs get GARBAGE for food and RAT JUICE instead of water. Don't believe it? Click here for a hi-def picture in all it's grotesque glory.
15 of them… each one more loving and playful than the other, living in absolute squalor and deprivation in a municipal shelter that can only be described as Hell on Earth.
Being there, hearing the cheerful yelps of the playful puppies mixed with the muted last breaths of the babies that are too weak to survive was a most harrowing experience. One that I'm sure very few people would be able to go through without breaking down in tears.
We have started the process of getting ALL the puppies out. And for this we need you.
We need to find loving homes for these babies, and it's urgent. In this case, and due to the fact that it would take at least four months for us to organize the paperwork needed to send them to Europe we are going toprioritize adoptions in the USA and Canada.
But first, we need to get the babies out. Have them checked by the vet, etc… etc… then, once we have approved families for them we will organize the logistics of sending them all to their final homes.
Due to the sheer number of puppies this rescue is going to be a logistical challenge, involving tens of people, from the rescuers, to a number of clinics scattered all over town. Add to this that we don't have enough foster homes in Istanbul and you get the idea.
You can help us in three ways:
1. SHARE this blogpost and seek assistance in your immediate network. Click on LIKE and SHARE…
2. ADOPT/FOSTER: If you are in the USA, Canada or Turkey please offer to become a long term foster or even better to open your home to one of this babies as a final adoptant.
3. SPONSOR: Please, please… Chipin here… that is going to be the only way we will be able to pull this one off.
These babies were born in the gates of hell. Show them that life can be a very different experience, that humans can also be beautiful and kind.
Contact me and apply for adoption: firstname.lastname@example.com
Here are some more pics of the babies we need to rescue, and it will give you an idea of the brutality they are being forced to endure in that hell hole.
Source: LetsAdoptBlog Posted 9.19.11 - Cross-posted at JustOneMorePet
September 20, 2011 Posted by justonemorepet | Adopt Just One More Pet, Animal or Pet Related Stories, Animal Rescues, animals, Dogs, If Animlas Could Talk..., Just One More Pet, Man's Best Friend, Political Change, Stop Animal Cruelty, Toughen Animal Abuse Laws and Sentences, We Are All God's Creatures | animal abuse is wrong, animal advocates, Puppies, rescue a pet, rescuing puppies | Leave a comment
Meet Jasmine… A True Story…
A True Story.
In 2003, police in Warwickshire , England , opened a garden shed and found a whimpering, cowering dog. The dog had been locked in the shed and abandoned. It was dirty and malnourished, and had quite clearly been abused.
In an act of kindness, the police took the dog, which was a female greyhound, to the Nuneaton Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary, which is run by a man named Geoff Grewcock, and known as a haven for animals abandoned, orphaned, or otherwise in need.
Geoff and the other sanctuary staff went to work with two aims: to restore the dog to full health, and to win her trust. It took several weeks, but eventually both goals were achieved. They named her Jasmine, and they started to think about finding her an adoptive home.
Jasmine, however, had other ideas. No one quite remembers how it came about, but Jasmine started welcoming all animal arrivals at the sanctuary. It would not matter if it were a puppy, a fox cub, a rabbit or, any other lost or hurting animal. Jasmine would just peer into the box or cage and, when and where possible, deliver a welcoming lick.
Geoff relates one of the early incidents. "We had two puppies that had been abandoned by a nearby railway line. One was a Lakeland Terrier cross and another was a Jack Russell Doberman cross. They were tiny when they arrived at the centre, and Jasmine approached them and grabbed one by the scruff of the neck in her mouth and put him on the settee. Then she fetched the other one and sat down with them, cuddling them."
"But she is like that with all of our animals, even the rabbits. She takes all the stress out of them, and it helps them to not only feel close to her, but to settle into their new surroundings. She has done the same with the fox and badger cubs, she licks the rabbits and guinea pigs, and even lets the birds perch on the bridge of her nose."
Jasmine, the timid, abused, deserted waif, became the animal sanctuary's resident surrogate mother, a role for which she might have been born. The list of orphaned and abandoned youngsters she has cared for comprises five fox cubs, four badger cubs, fifteen chicks, eight guinea pigs, two stray puppies and fifteen rabbits – and one roe deer fawn. Tiny Bramble, eleven weeks old, was found semi-conscious in a field. Upon arrival at the sanctuary, Jasmine cuddled up to her to keep her warm, and then went into the full foster-mum role. Jasmine the greyhound showers Bramble the roe deer with affection, and makes sure nothing is matted.
"They are inseparable," says Geoff. "Bramble walks between her legs, and they keep kissing each other. They walk together round the sanctuary. It's a real treat to see them."
Jasmine will continue to care for Bramble until she is old enough to be returned to woodland life. When that happens, Jasmine will not be lonely. She will be too busy showering love and affection on the next orphan or victim of abuse.
Pictured from the left are: "Toby", a stray Lakeland dog; "Bramble", orphaned roe deer; "Buster", a stray Jack Russell; a dumped rabbit; "Sky", an injured barn owl; and "Jasmine", with a mother's heart doing best what a caring mother would do..and such is the order of God's Creation.
And, just in case you wondered, Snopes.com (not that Snopes is always accurate or truthful… but is usually good with this type of story) has verified the truth of this wonderful story and the reality of these photographs which accompany the story – so share this story, and help make someone else's day to be just a little brighter!
July 17, 2011 Posted by justonemorepet | Adopt Just One More Pet, animal behavior, Animal or Pet Related Stories, Animal Rescues, animals, Animals Adopting Animals, Dogs, Fostering and Rescue, If Animlas Could Talk..., Just One More Pet, Man's Best Friend, NO KILL NATION, Pet Friendship and Love, Pets, Stop Animal Cruelty, Stop Euthenization, We Are All God's Creatures | bunnies, chicks, England, fox cubs, greyhounds, guinea pigs, Love, Love Miracles and Animal Healing, owls, Puppies, rabbits, roe deer fawn, Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary | Leave a comment
Save a Life…Adopt Just One More…Pet!
Everyday we read or hear another story about pets and other animals being abandoned in record numbers while at the same time we regularly hear about crazy new rules and laws being passed limiting the amount of pets that people may have, even down to one or two… or worse yet, none.
Nobody is promoting hoarding pets or animals, but at a time when there are more pets and animals of all types being abandoned or being taken to shelters already bursting at the seams, there is nothing crazier than legislating away the ability of willing adoptive families to take in just one more pet!!
Our goal is to raise awareness and help find homes for all pets and animals that need one by helping to match them with loving families and positive situations. Our goal is also to help fight the trend of unfavorable legislation and rules in an attempt to stop unnecessary Euthenization!!
"All over the world, major universities are researching the therapeutic value of pets in our society and the number of hospitals, nursing homes, prisons and mental institutions which are employing full-time pet therapists and animals is increasing daily." ~ Betty White, American Actress, Animal Activist, and Author of Pet Love
'Until One Has Loved an Animal, Part of Their Soul Remains Unawakened'
So if you have the room in your home and the love in your heart… Adopt Just One More Pet or consider becoming a Foster parent for pets… Also check out: Little Critter: Just One More Pet
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There is always room for Just One More Pet. So if you have room in your home and room in your heart… Adopt Just One More! If you live in an area that promotes unreasonable limitations on pets… fight the good fight and help change the rules and legislation…
Save the Life of Just One More…Animal!
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By Marilee Nelson
Healthy people with strong digestive function do not need more Hydrochloric Acid (HCL or stomach acid). Unfortunately, in today's world of high stress, fast and processed foods, antibiotic use, prescription, and over the counter drug side effects, many people have a deficient supply of HCL.
Strong, healthy digestive function plays a foundational role in determining a person's state of wellbeing and health. Digestive function includes normal digestion with adequate levels of HCL and digestive enzymes, assimilation, and elimination. When these are faulty, we may not be aware that these dysfunctions are contributing to many other problems.
Many digestive problems are caused by too little stomach acid. It may seem like there is too much acid because of heartburn, sour stomach, or overall stomach upset, nausea, and pain, but having too little acid can cause exactly the same symptoms as too much acid.
A hydrocloric acid deficiency (lack of adequate HCL) can have many consequences and has been associated with the following:
- Malnutrition – reduction of absorption of nutrients from foods
- Iron deficiency anemia, owing to poor iron absorption
- Osteoporosis, resulting in part from decreased calcium absorption
- Periodontal disease – receding gums
- General allergies and food allergies
- Leaky gut syndrome
- B12 deficiency
- Gallstone risk – more than half the people with gallstones show decreased HCL secretion compared with gallstone-free patients
- Diabetes – elevated blood sugar
- Impaired tissue repair
- Skin problems – eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, vitiligo
- Increased number of bacteria, yeasts, and parasites growing in the intestines
- Lowered pancreatic secretion – which contains the majority of enzymes that actively break down foods, which then further contributes to poor assimilation and nutritional problems
- Heartburn and acid reflux (commonly thought to be due to too much stomach acid and if there isn't enough stomach acid the valve that closes the end of the esophagus at the stomach won't close properly)
- Ulcer formation – lack of protection from infectious agents such as H. Pylori
- Rapid aging – HCL is necessary for restoring cellular methylation reserves
- Fermentation and putrifaction
- Reduced liver function
- Reduced oxidation of lactic acid
- Reduced white blood cell activity
- Retention of carbon dioxide
- Bloating, belching, and flatulence immediately after meals
- Indigestion – heavy feeling in the stomach
- Candida
- Upset stomach
- Nausea
Simple Home Tests
There are home tests you can do to determine if you have sufficient HCL. Read the entire section before starting a test. If you already know that you have an ulcer stop here. Do not do any of the following tests.
If you have a stomach ache, try the lemon juice test first. If you do not have a stomach ache, or if your pain does not increase after the lemon juice test, then try the Betaine HCL test.
Lemon Juice Test
- When you have stomach pain, take a tbsp. of lemon juice. If this makes the pain leave, you may have too little stomach acid, instead of not enough. If it makes your symptoms worse, then you may have too much stomach acid.
- Do you crave sour foods, such as citrus and sauerkraut? Do you like grapefruit juice? If you do, and they set well on your stomach, then you may have too little HCL. If you do not like acid foods, then you may have too much HCL.
If your pain increased after the lemon juice test above, do not do the HCL test below. You could have an ulcer or too much stomach acid. Again, do not take the following test if you have an ulcer.
Betaine HCL Test
- Take one capsule of Betaine HCL before the last mouthful of a main meal (a complex meal that contains protein and fat, not with a simple meal of mostly carbohydrates, such as salad, soup, or fruit).
- Burning or indigestion after taking one capsule means you have plenty of hydrochloric acid or you have a stomach ulcer – see note below. Don't take any more.
- If no burning occurs, proceed to next step to determine how much HCL you need.
Note: If you have a peptic ulcer, do not supplement with Betaine HCL or a digestive enzyme with pepsin or protease. You need to heal the ulcer first by finding the cause and rebuilding the mucosal barrier of the stomach. See Stomach Complex. After the ulcer is cleared up, then consider using the Betaine HCL to enhance digestion.
Determine Your Needed HCL Amount
Betaine hydrochloric acid is one of the most important supplements for improving digestion. However, if you are taking prescription medications consult with your physician, as Betaine hydrochloride supplements can cause adverse reactions in tandem with certain medications.
- The strategy is to gradually increase the amount of Betaine HCL until you have too much acid in your stomach (burning sensation in the stomach), then back down slightly to the correct maintenance dose.
- If no burning or indigestion was experienced with one HCL, then the next day take 2 capsules in the same way.
- If still no burning or indigestion, take 3 tablets in the same way the next day. If still no burning or indigestion, then you need more HCL. Keep adding an additional capsule with each meal until you get heartburn or irritation.
- On your next meal after irritation was achieved, take one capsule less than the amount that caused the irritation—this will be your maintenance dose.
- Whenever you have a meal of mostly carbohydrates – no animal or dairy protein –take only one-third to half of your full dose.
Initially the goal is to supply the body with enough HCL to improve digestive function. If digestive function is improved then nutrient uptake is better. If nutrient uptake is improved, then the body is more likely to increase its own production of HCL. The goal is to get your body to start producing more HCL so that you can reduce or stop taking HCL supplementation. (See "Ways to Increase Stomach Acid Production") As your body's normal acid production resumes, you will again experience the irritation that helped you identify the proper dose. When this irritation recurs, reduce your dose by one capsule with each meal until the irritation is no longer recurring.

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More than 60 firms and organisations are taking part in the Manufacturing and Engineering Expo 2013 in Chatham Historic Dockyard on July 10.
At the heart of the exhibition will be an apprenticeship zone with apprentices from many of Medway and Kent's major firms showing off the skills they have learned as they begin their careers in engineering or manufacturing.
BAE Systems Electronic Systems division in Rochester will be one of the major exhibitors, alongside the University of Greenwich. Both are supporters of Medway's University Technical College, which is due to open next year.
It will specialise in engineering and construction studies.
BAE Systems will demonstrate its electronic head up display developed at Rochester for civil and military use, including treatment for disabled ex-forces personnel.
Visitors will be able to find out more about interest-free loans available to firms looking to expand in North Kent and Medway through the new TIGER (Thames Gateway Innovation, Growth and Enterprise) fund. Funded by the Government's Regional Growth Fund, TIGER will be available to businesses seeking to invest in Dartford, Gravesham, Medway, Swale and Thurrock.
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Councillor Jane Chitty, Medway council's Portfolio holder for Strategic Development and Economic Growth, said: "This exhibition will not only showcase some of the region's most successful businesses but will offer a wonderful opportunity for young people to discover the benefits of careers in engineering and manufacturing."
Jo James, chief executive of Kent Invicta Chamber said: "We are absolutely delighted to be part of this initiative by Medway Council.
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How Can I Help Combat Nasal Congestion at Home After Undergoing a Septoplasty Procedure?
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Reducing nasal congestion after septoplasty
Nasal septoplasty swelling, postoperative, is helped immensely by Afrin nasal spray.
Afrin spray is routinely used to shrink the lining of the nose, which tends to swell after any type of internal nasal surgery.
Remember, you can only use it for five days, because after that it does not work as well Why? The lining of the nose starts to dislike it. But in the short run it is a wonderful drug. That combined with steam inhalations and saline will keep the nose fresh and keep your air passages open.
Robert Kotler, MD, FACS
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Postoperative nasal congestion after septoplasty
It's very common for patients to get nasal congestion after septoplasty. In fact, I tell all my nasal surgery patients to expect short-term postop congestion, that may be worse than preop. The healing process will eventually lead to a good postoperative result if diagnosed and treated properly.
In the short term, nasal saline can help with washing away some of the mucus and postoperative crusting that invariably occurs. If you have splints in place or sutures inside the nose, these can act like a "seed" and make some of that crusting worse. Once they are removed, it will make it easier to wash things out. If the congestion is unbearable, patients can use Afrin (or equivalent) for up to 3 days. The spray can be "addicting" so it's not advisable to continue past this time. Humidification as well as making sure that you elevate the head of your bed greater than 30 degrees, can also aid in decreasing your congestion.
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In the Texas Bowl last year, Navy had some success slowing down Gabbert by placing a linebacker directly on the center to create extra pressure. It worked and Navy forced a pair of Gabbert interceptions en route to a 35-13 win.
"We've seen it before," Gabbert said. "A lot of teams throw all kinds of stuff at us because we're a spread offense. If teams feel like they need that extra defensive back, we'll adjust."
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*The Aztecs are 0-22 against teams from BCS conferences since the turn of the century.
*The Aztecs haven't won back-to-back road games since 1991.
*Brady Hoke is 0-10 all-time against ranked teams as a head coach.
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City's zoning laws don't allow for such construction now; council would have to change rules
Shortly after completing a business plan for a local shooting range, word was passed to T.J. and Savannah Pfautz that a Murrieta councilman was advocating just such a project in his city.
Talk about serendipity.
"Well, you know, timing is everything," said Murrieta Councilman Harry Ramos,
Ramos got the ball rolling when he remarked in December that he had purchased his-and-hers firearms for himself and his wife, then learned there was no firing range in the city where he could take her to practice.
Savannah Pfautz, 24, said she and her husband, who had been kicking around the idea of opening their own gun range, had put the finishing touches on their business plan for just such an operation earlier in December.
"That was pretty awesome that it happened that way. We didn't plan on it," she said. "We've grown up in this valley, so we knew we wanted something here. Originally we had thought about the business park in Temecula, since it's all industrial back there. But once (Ramos) came out and said that, we were like, 'Well, here we go. Here's the answer.' "
T.J. Pfautz, 25, grew up in a family that shot guns for sport. Pfautz said his grandfather was a member of the Marine Corps pistol team, and he himself served in the Marines through 2009 as a small-arms repair technician.
When the men in the family got together, he said, they went shooting.
After getting out of the Marines, Pfautz said he applied at dozens of gun stores from San Diego to Los Angeles to Palm Springs. To no avail. He said a frequent response was that he was "overqualified."
That's when Pfautz and his wife came to the decision to start researching their business idea. One Saturday, the Pfautzes left their Temecula home and drove around Southern California, visiting about a dozen firing ranges, T.J. Pfautz said, putting 500 miles on their vehicle.
"It was a long day," he said.
He said that he and his wife wrote reviews on each range — what they liked and disliked — and used that information to help craft their business plan. After learning about Ramos' comments, they emailed the plan to him. He called them back.
His message: "There's definitely a need in this region for a new shooting range."
There was one hitch, though.
The city of Murrieta's zoning laws do not allow for the construction of a firing range. And the Pfautzes' plan calls for them to build a new facility, not take over an existing building.
That was part of the purpose of a City Council workshop held late last month: to determine whether the city would include the amendment to the municipal code allowing a firing range in its current round of changes. The council elected to go forward with other amendments that, according to City Planner Cynthia Kinser, "have been waiting in the wings for some time."
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August 5, 2009
Cornerstone Family Worship will be playing host to a "Back 2 School Bash" from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 8 at Chieftain Park.
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Of all the things we know about Lincoln's Second Inaugural—it was the occasion in which he laid out his "with malice toward none, with charity for all" vision of Reconstruction—a little known side note is that, at the reception following his inauguration, Lincoln chose to serve his guests Mumm champagne. I gleaned this fact at an event last Wednesday evening at Lincoln's Cottage, the National Trust's newest Historic Site, at which, appropriately, the champagne being served was none other than Mumm.
The Cottage is being unveiled after a years-long, $17 million makeover that restored it to the look-and-feel it had when Lincoln and his family spent time there during his presidency.
If you're expecting Versailles, or even the relative splendor of the White House, think again. Though quite large, the home is modestly appointed, and the spare furnishings placed intermittently throughout—a few chairs, some books, a checkerboard table—speak to a man seeking a bit of solitude amidst simple things. The Lincoln family transported furniture between the Cottage and the White House each season, a practice that probably encouraged them to pack lightly and furnish sparingly. A Washington Post article last week noted that Lincoln breakfasted at the Cottage on an egg and coffee before setting off on his daily commute to the White House, and after spending an evening there, that Spartan meal seems perfectly suited both to Lincoln and to the elegantly simple Cottage itself.
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DURHAM, N.H. -- Goalkeeper Michael Ayers (Hingham, Mass.) allowed one goal on 26 shots to earn his second win of the season and Lanny Gare (Vernon, British Columbia) assisted on all three goals as the University of New Hampshire men's hockey team defeated Ohio State, 3-1 in the Dodge Dealers of New England Conference Classic on Saturday night at the Whittemore Center.
Ayers, making his fourth start of the year, held the Buckeyes scoreless until the 10:35 mark of the third period when R.J. Umberger got behind the UNH defense and beat Ayers top-shelf for his team-leading sixth goal of the year.
Gare, meanwhile, had helpers on all three Wildcat goals, two of which came with the man-advantage. UNH finished the game 2 for 5 on the power play.
UNH (6-2-2) controlled play throughout the first period, outshooting the Buckeyes, 24-7. The Wildcats tallied the only goal of the stanza while on the power play when sophomore winger Steve Saviano (Reading, Mass.) poked home a rebound at 2:56 for his second goal of the season.
UNH increased its lead to 2-0 at 16:20 of the second period, once again on the power play. Junior Colin Hemingway (Surrey, British Columbia) broke into the zone on a 2-on-1 with linemate Josh Prudden (Andover, Mass.) flanked to his left. Hemingway (two assists) had his backhand shot kicked away by Ohio State goalkeeper Mike Betz, but the rebound went to Prudden camped on the far post, and the junior centerman shoveled it in for his fourth tally of the season.
The Wildcats had more shots on the power play (16) after two periods than the Buckeyes had in total shots (15) over the same span. UNH outshot Ohio State (7-3-1) for the game, 48-26.
UNH's lead increased to 3-0 in the third period on a Darren Haydar (Milton, Ontario) goal at 15:44. Gare, skating through the slot, found a cutting Haydar to his left. The senior captain's initial shot was stopped by Betz, but Haydar followed his rebound and scored to notch his sixth of the season.
Betz finished with 45 saves for the Buckeyes.
The Dodge Dealers of New England Conference Challenge concludes tomorrow (11/25) with two more matchups. Ohio State takes on Vermont at 3 p.m. while Denver battles UNH in a clash of Top 10 teams in the tournament finale at 6 p.m. Denver beat Vermont, 4-1 in the opening game of the tournament earlier on Saturday.


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Back in March 2011, the Dallas Stars signed a player few outside of the organization or those who don't closely follow the Western Hockey League (WHL) knew much about in a young defenseman named Brenden Dillon. The big, young blueliner had spent four seasons skating with the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL and Stars brass saw much to like in the 6-foot-2 defenseman for his size, physicality and all-around presence in the back. And Dillon's ascent in the Stars' organization has been a rapid one. He spent the tail end of the 2010-11 campaign with the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League and returned to Cedar Park for the bulk of last season before making his NHL debut late last year as the big club was out of playoff contention. He then returned to the AHL during the NHL lockout, but once the league and players reached an agreement, he was in camp with the Stars. And as local hockey fans know, the big, young defenseman hasn't looked back. He has been a true revelation at the Da...
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What is the point of waking up tomorrow if she's not there?
If I could will myself to not wake up I'd fucking do it. But it doesn't work that way.
I treated her like nothing. Now she's gone. She never knew... neither of us knew. If I could go back and not just kiss her, but simply hold her hand once more... and now it's gone.
She deserved more than I could ever give her. I'm the most selfish man alive. I had the greatest gift a man could ever ask for. She was proof that there is a god.
This is hell. To have lived with her and not tell her I love her enough. To take back every fucking cross word and every complaint.
She deserved so much more. More than I could have ever given her.
Now the silence will be deafening.
This morning I broke a clock. I was so tired of its constant clicking. Now that she's gone I don't need it. But it was hers. It was not mine to destroy. It's like I still don't get it. The most amazing woman on earth loved something and I destroyed it. It's gone.
If life is some contest I won it a long fucking time ago. I won. And I didn't even give a shit.
Why in hell did she choose me?
This selfish little fuck up.
If I could tear out my beating heart I would.
I only shaved this morning because she would have liked that. I only do things for her now because I'm too stupid to have done it then.
It's the least I could do.
The love of my life is gone. I can't live on thinking of her in just memories. I can't change them. If I could I would give her the man I had lied about being.
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I was surrounded by jagged canyon walls jutting up from the pools of water and shading me from the sun. I wondered if it could get any more beautiful than this – and my answer to that question came as I rounded the corner out of the canyon and stepped out into the sunlight. This is when I saw my first glimpse of Bilad Sayt – a fairy tale like village typical of the old Omani communal settlements of the past. I was stopped in my tracks, "wow" slowly and quietly rolled out of my mouth as my eyes scanned the area and took it all in. A little haze blanketed the village that was built up on a hill with closely clustered homes made of mud and stone. The perimeter of the village was surrounded by date palms making it look like a dessert oasis. Jagged brown mountains surrounded and loomed over Bilad Sait, dwarfing the whole village.
Getting to Bilad Sayt took a little work – but it's worth it as it's one of the unique places to see in Oman . It was literally off the beaten path as we had to get there by 4×4 and then by foot. After visiting nearby Nakhal Fort we sped along the lovely new highway snaking around the valley following a dry riverbed. The good news about Oman is that the infrastructure is great – however it's not all finished yet – so it didn't take long for our newly paved highway to come to an end and deposit us on dirt roads. We started climbing the mountains in our 4 WD vehicles and the fun began – it was like riding a roller coaster with the most spectacular views in the world. Some of the inclines were so steep that I found myself trying to sit up to see over the hood of the truck to see what descent coming next leaving my stomach full of butterflies.
After an hour of offroading, we parked the cars and then went on foot through the wadi scrambling through water, clinging to rocks, and eventually finding the mountain oasis of Bilad Sayt, the home of one of our Exodus guide, Zahir.
Zahir, walked us around the village explaining the date farming and the complex maze of falaj (irrigation canals) systems. Water gently trickled throughout the whole village via the falaj system giving it a feeling of tranquility on top of the picture perfect setting. Zahir welcomed us into his family home, introduced us to his grandfather and younger brother who served us Arabic coffee spiced with cardamom and various sticky sweet dates from his family's trees.
Oman is quickly growing, but it was lovely to be able to find mountain villages like Bilad Sayt still existed. Sometimes it just takes a little work to get to them – but getting off the beaten track is the real adventure.
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How to get there: (instructions from www.nizwa.net)
Bilad Sayt is within easy reach of Al Rostaq town. From the town centre, drive towards Al Awabi, and turn right in the direction of Wadi Bani Auf. Drive for about 25km through this wadi until you come to an intersection that will take you to Bilad Sayt. The 15km route to the mountain hamlet traverses very rugged terrain and in one place skirts the precipitous edge of the wadi that meanders past Bilad Sayt. The final approach to the village involves a steep climb and an equally dizzying descent before the mountain oasis comes into view. If you are coming from Barka, drive towards Nakhl and Al Awabi beyond. A few kilometres from Al Awabi, an intersection appears on your left taking you to Wadi Bani Auf. The rest of the route is as described above.
Disclosure: While in Oman I was a guest of Exodus Travels on their Oman Hiking Tour. However, all of the opinions expressed here are my own.
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Looks like a fantastic adventure. The palm trees in the rocky valley looks so unusual – incredible landscapes
Wow Sherry! I've never had a desire to visit the Middle East until you started posting your trekking adventures through Oman. I may just go on one of these tours. Your pics are beautiful and it looks like you had a great time. Thank you!
Wow I only wish I could hack a hike like that to see the views, spectacular.
You must of eaten a lot of dates by the end of that trip! 😉
What a magical place! The beautiful photos of the narrow canyon and your description reminded me of walking through the Siq to get to Petra on my trip there in 1999.I remember that sense of awe when the canyon finally opened and we saw the Treasury. I would love to visit Bilad Syat after reading your post.
BTW what level of fitness would the last walking bit require? I'm sure my parents would be very interested in going there too but they are 70+.
Just gorgeous!
Great photos – particularly the date palm, really like the depth of field on that one
i've been traveling for years now but I really never been to Oman Bilad..good thing you have this posted as a reference..
Just beautiful! Sherry thanks,It is now on my most visit list!
Amazing pictures, what model camera are you shooting with? The picture of the water crossing in the canyon is really nice :), Getting off the beaten track is the best, although off roading 4 x 4 can't be all that bad either 😉
I was in Oman for just one day but I loved it. These pictures are amazing. What an incredible experience.
Grate photos and information about oman.
i've been traveling for years now but I really never been to Oman Bilad..good thing you have this posted as a reference..
Wow Sherry! I've never had a desire to visit the Middle East until you started posting your trekking adventures through Oman. I may just go on one of these tours. Your pics are beautiful and it looks like you had a great time. Thank you!
You must of eaten a lot of dates by the end of that trip.
This is exactly how I remember Oman, especially dry dates and I'm not even a fan of sweet things! Feel like going back to this great country again soon!
Thanks for a great posting. It brings back great memories of Oman. I was only there for a week, but I did make it to Bilad Sayt for a day trip, and it was the most memorable experience we had there. Your description and photos are excellent, thanks for allowing me to re-live my time there…
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This seminar, according to the national Coordinator of ITF-Togo, Mr. Emmanuel Agbénou, has two principal objectives. The first is to reinforce the capacities of fifteen ITF women in female leadership in the trade unionism, and second is about the celebration of the international day of the woman, next 8th March 2014.
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Adult sickle-cell patients have safely stopped taking their immunosuppressant medication thanks to a new type of blood stem-cell transplant.
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