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SPOT CLEAN A JUTE RUG IN 6 EASY STEPS!

October 29, 2021 | 8 Comments

IT’S NOT RUINED, I PROMISE

I love the look of natural, jute rugs, and they are reasonably priced at IKEA, unless you have to keep replacing them, of course. For the most part, they are relatively easy to keep clean by vacuuming regularly. Pet owners, I am happy to say heavier stains don’t mean your rug is ruined.

If you’re gagging at the image of dark urine spots, hairballs, and squity sh*t and wondering why you would even want to keep it,

trust me; it is possible to remove the stain AND the stank!

Work quickly to avoid water stains and residual discoloration.

 1. start by cleaning up the mess. If it’s only urine, you can (luckily) move straight to the next step

2. placing a few layers of paper towel under the affected area and using a plant spray bottle with       only water, saturate the spot, so it penetrates through to the paper towel underneath

3. generously cover the area with baking soda and work it into the wet area

4. cover with another few layers of paper towel and place a heavy-weight object on top. You will need something large enough to cover the entire spot

5. leave for up to 72 hours to allow the baking soda and paper towel to absorb the odor, water, and whatever bodily fluids your pet deposited on the rug

6. once you’ve removed the weight and paper towel, all that’s left to do is vacuum up the baking soda

You’re welcome!

 

 

 

 

Categories: DECOR & DIY Tagged: HOME, How To, Jute Rug, Stain Removal

what matters most

June 4, 2014 | Leave a Comment

The sound of that single, yet determined bark woke me from a deep slumber; I’m sure Reese gets bored now and then and doesn’t want to be the only one awake. She was completely oblivious to our contentment, and hoped this time one of us would be excited to play fetch with her…..at 2am!

Her dream shattered when, I gave her a poke with my toe and told her to ‘settle down.’ She did. Apparently, that wasn’t at all what she was thinking, and we soon learned it was an unfortunate case of ‘the dog who cried wolf.’ Later that morning we were told that a house on our road had burned – a shell remained. My first thought, of course, was for the occupants – a lady and her two small dogs. Thankfully they would all be okay. Our neighbour had been taken to hospital, and her two dogs were finally rounded up by animal control and taken to the shelter. Everyone was safe for the evening.

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My second, third, fourth and fifth thoughts; how did my husband and I not hear all the sirens? Hopefully, if a fire started in our home the dogs would be a bit more vocal than a solitary “woof”! Did our neighbour not hear her dogs? Did she keep her dogs crated in another room – how did they manage to escape? What if we weren’t home and a fire started? Thankfully, I do have a sticker for the window in our front door which indicates, for rescuers, that two dogs and a cat live here.

I am paranoid about leaving something plugged in and tend to keep things unplugged unless in use. Also, it may seem obsessive compulsive, however, when I use anything with heat; hair straightener, oven, iron, I will unplug or turn off the appliance, make sure its secure and after double-checking the electric socket or stove top, I say out loud to myself “unplugged and safe.” By safe, I mean the appliance is not accessible to my pets, and they can’t knock it over. There is nothing worse than ‘that feeling’ in the pit of your stomach. I also rarely use candles – too easy to forget about, or knock over (especially with animals running around). My husband and I used to have to block off our fireplace as Charlie would get as close as she possibly could to be extra cozy. Every so often, we would slide her away from the heat – her coat would get too warm.

Our neighbourhood is a mix of older cottages and newer houses. As I type this, I still don’t know the cause of the fire – faulty wiring in an older building perhaps. Thankfully our house was wired not long ago. We are fitted with smoke detectors and replace the batteries every year on our May long weekend – I guess I associated the smoke from the fireworks and the occasion is my reminder.

The loss of my neighbour’s house is tragic. Thankfully she and her dogs will be okay, and I share this post as a reminder to be vigilant and remain safe.

The loss of material things though often sentimental, and perhaps not replaceable, we can overcome. Firefighters will, of course, advise us not to enter a burning building to rescue a pet. I will do everything in my power to avoid my pets being in that situation; my animal companions are what matters most to me.

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Please click and review the following resources:

http://www.fiprecan.ca/

http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/garage_fires.shtm

http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/sparky-the-fire-dog

Categories: UNCATEGORIZED Tagged: Dogs, Family, HOME, Love, Safe

sampsons choice

March 20, 2013 | Leave a Comment

Sampson and Nick happily reunited

Sampson and Nick happily reunited

He stood in the distance, perhaps not for the first time, quietly observing the young couple tending their new yard.  Had he anticipated their arrival?

On this particular late fall afternoon, the beautiful black dog wandered over and greeted Jessica and Nick.  Although not a typical welcome to the neighborhood, it prompted the threesome to walk around the area, meeting other residents while searching for the dogs’ home.  No one recognized him.

Although they had plans to go out with friends that evening, Jessica and Nick decided they would keep their new friend safe in the garage until they returned and were able to continue searching for his owners.  After gratefully consuming the food provided to him, Sampson settled comfortably on the couch while Jessica emailed the ‘Lost Dog Network’.  Details of lost or found pets, provided to the network are published on the website and Facebook page.  The next afternoon Jessica received a call from someone claiming Sampson belonged to them.   A little more than three hours later a woman arrived to collect him.

Recognizing the same qualities of trust and approachability in the couple that had drawn Sampson to their door, the woman shared her story with them; Sampson’s owner, her brother, had died the year before.  Sampson was all they had left of their loved one.  “He’s a pain”, she said, “so much work and very hard to take care of”.   As no one could fully care for him he was being shuffled between family members, currently living with the woman’s nephew.  It was almost as if speaking the words out loud was the therapy needed for her to fully recognize the situation and make the difficult decision to find a better life for Sampson.

The words that were spoken next were a complete surprise.  The woman asked the couple ‘do you want him’?  ‘NO’ was Jessica’s immediate response.  The whole situation was baffling.  It was too much to digest in such a short period of time.  Jessica and Nick had only recently moved to the area and were getting settled when, a woman, who had come to collect her deceased brother’s beloved dog was offering to give Sampson to them???

Sampson left with the woman.  Actually, the woman didn’t bring a leash with her and had to drag Sampson away from the couple because he did not want to leave.  Nick was so disappointed with Jessica’s decision the couple didn’t speak for two days.  They hoped for the best; the family would adjust to their loss and find a way to care for him.

Sampson had a profound effect on both Jessica and Nick.  After they became settled, they started looking into adopting a big dog.  A playmate for their Pomeranian/ Shih Tzu.

Shortly after Christmas, Nick found himself experiencing déjà vu.  He had been in the yard preparing for a storm that had been forecast for the area and ran back into the house to inform Jessica that another dog had appeared.  Jessica followed Nick outside and knew immediately this was not ‘another’ dog.  Although, at first unrecognizable; his nose cut up and appearing to be extremely underweight – It was most definitely Sampson.  The family currently responsible for him runs a business and are very busy around Christmas time. It was very cold out and there had been plenty of snow. The couple later learned Sampson had been kept outside ALL the time.

Jessica and Nick brought their long lost friend into the warm house and watched, as he consumed the food shared with him.  Jessica still had the owners’ number from their previous encounter and sighed heavily before she entered the digits into the phone.  “Uuuuugh, now I’m going to have to find someone to come get him” the woman complained.  At that moment Jessica knew Sampson was not going back there and as a mere act of courtesy asked if it was still an option for them to keep him.  The woman said she would speak with her family and get back to her.

Sampson stayed with the couple that night and the next day they received a phone call to say ‘he was theirs.’  The nephew however, wanted to come out and meet them and would call that week to arrange a visit’.

Sampson has been living happily in his ‘forever home’ for just over three months now.  Jessica and Nick did not hear from the nephew or any of the people from Sampson’s old life.  No dietary information or health history (breed, age, vaccination records) was provided by the family.

Jessica says “We have taken him to the vet, got his needles, flee treatment, de-wormed, fixed, and his du-claws removed. He is now a healthy beautiful boy & is the best thing to happen to us.  We’re proud of our fur baby”   

Animals are intuitive; they understand and respond to our emotions.  I have absolutely no doubt they understand our every word (they just pretend not to most times).  Sampson, now lovingly referred to as ‘Sam’, did not want to be a burden and cared for out of a sense of obligation.  He showed up at their door one day without an I.D. tag.  He chose a new life.  He chose a home where he is considered part of the family.

Sampson chose Jessica and Nick.

Please take a moment to register with your local Pet Rescue Network and keep an eye out for lost companions.

Examples;
http://ns.lostdognetwork.com/
www.helpinglostpets.com

There is no shame in surrender.  Life is not predictable and it is not easy to make the decision to rehome a pet.  You do not have to make these decisions on your own.

If you or someone you know are struggling with the difficult decision to surrender a companion, Please reach out to the following resources for support;

Family vet:  They know the complete health history of your animal companion and at your request they can share that information with whomever you decide to entrust with their care.  This guarantees the best future health of your pet.  Also, your vet may know a family looking to adopt, that would be a perfect match for your companion.

Local Shelters: A large number of shelters offer wonderful foster programs where, your animal companion would be cared for in the private home of a vetted, responsible care-giver until the right family is found to adopt them.

Often, shelters affiliated with www.petfinder.com will be happy to create a ‘courtesy post’.  People that are searching for a companion can view the profile and, your companion would continue to reside with you while you work with the shelter to determine the best future home for your beloved pet from the selection of applicants.

There are also a large number of shelters that assist with rehoming specific breeds and those with special, or medical needs.

Grief Counselors: A large number of counselors provide support to those struggling with the loss of, or separation from a pet.  This can be an overwhelming experience that you do not have to go through alone.

Please be careful when posting private advertisements as you may place yourself and your companion at risk. 

Categories: HAPPY TALES & TRIBUTES Tagged: Door, Friends, HOME, Trust

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