Baloo's dad is a TV star

Baloo's companion Charlie Ryan owner of Brooklyn Bowl was interviewed about the successes of his enterprise that keeps Baloo in biscuits.

Bloomberg Television Taking Stock

http://www.bloomberg.com/video/brooklyn-bowl-striking-a-high-note-in-club-scene-pokZsf3tQWi7YnbnAV4eOw.html

This picture is from December 2010. From right to left is Charlie & Baloo, and Kathy Sommer & Shiner(passed on)

Daylight Savings Time starts March 9 at 2AM

As the wild flowers push through the last remaining crusts of snow, we once again welcome spring. This year Daylight Savings time begins on March 9.

Please remember to reset your clocks ahead one hour at 2AM on Saturday March 9.

And as Spring follows Winter, the off leash hours also change,

Dudley Allen Park- LEONIA

DAILY DESIGNATED HOURS FOR OFF-LEASH DOGS- 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

EVENING HOURS CHANGE ACCORDING TO THE SEASON

Weekdays  7:30am to 10:30am

Weekends  8:30am to 11am

EDST hours 5pm to sunset

PARK CLOSES AT SUNSET

Welcome to our group

I will take this opportunity to welcome three new members to our group of dog owners.
Welcome, Ellen, Jonathan, and Emma.

Ellen comes to the park escorted by Gemma, an Old English Sheep dog, Gemma is just about a year old.

Jonathan, comes with his pal, Teddy, a Goldendoodle, and Emma who joins the fun with Gus, a Portuguese Water dog.

I know you all will make them feel at home and get them adjusted to life at the park.

Barry

I have succumbed to cute

Toddler pushes dog around in play car
http://msnvideo.msn.com/?videoid=f529e2f9-1a21-4478-aa75-671f2f985915&src=v5:share:sharepermalink:&from=sharepermalink

Pictures courtesy of Don

Dogs Align with Magnetic Field When Pooping: Study

Scientists who studied 70 dogs for two years find there's a scientific method to the position they settle on to do their business

When your dog decides to relieve itself, it’s a good bet that they’ll be positioned along Earth’s magnetic field, a new study says.

A team of biologists spent two years measuring the direction of the body axis in 70 dogs as they pooped (that happened a total of 1,893 times) and urinated (a staggering 5,582 times). Dog breeds included in the study were beagles, dachshunds, fox terriers, and others.

What they found is that dogs prefer to potty with their body aligned the north-south axis, as pictured (photo credit: Frontiers in Zoology), proving for the first time that magnetic sensitivity exists in canines, according to the study in the science journal Frontiers in Zoology

But, when the magnetic field become unstable, like during a magnetic storm, a pattern isn't as easy to see

This sensitivity was a reasonable expectation, the study says, given the “extraordinary homing abilities” of dogs and their close relation to red foxes, coyotes and grey wolves.

The biologists say the study is important as researchers continue to uncover more about magnetoreception, the internal compass inside living organisms. 

www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/Report-Dogs-Align-with-Magnetic-Fields-While-Pooping-Urinating-238914061.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_NYBrand

Fletcher the Lab in NJ needs help

This is Fletcher. He is currently in the care of a Vet in NJ. A copy of her letter explaining his situation is below. Do you know anyone that can help him? 

 

"My name is Michelle Lee. I am a practicing small animal veterinarian in northern NJ. I am writing to you to see if you can help me find a new home for one of my patients. This is Fletcher. He is a sweet 7-year-old neutered male who has been a patient of mine for several years. I diagnosed him with diabetes about 2 months ago, and although his owners have attempted treatment, his disease is not well-regulated yet. Although I discussed with the owner that it may take months to find the right insulin regimen for him, the owners do not have to patience or financial resources to continue treatment or monitoring. 

Prior to his most recent blood sugar curve, the owner told me if the testing results were not good, he would opt to have Fletcher euthanized. Following the most recent blood sugar curve (which still showed inadequate control), I talked with him to see if he would be amenable to getting Fletcher re-homed if I could find a suitable person to adopt Fletcher, knowing he has a lifelong medical condition (although obviously treatable). The owner is open to that. 

I discussed with situation with my employer, and she agreed to keep him at our hospital until we can find him a new home. However, if we can't find a new owner within a reasonable amount of time, we will have to face facts and euthanize him. 

I am hoping you can offer some assistance, whether it be finding him a responsible foster or even just spreading the word.

Thank you for your time. Look forward to hearing from you."

Sincerely,

Michelle Lee, DVM

West Caldwell Animal Hospital

(973) 226-3727