MEET ZAZU!
The Excitable and Loving English
Hello everyone!
I’m so excited to meet you! My name is Zazu. I’m an English bulldog, and I want to tell you all about my mom, Colby, and her big, big heart. I’m so happy to be part of my mom’s life, and I am so thankful for Opie’s English Bulldog Rescue, the organization that helped me meet her. My mom is someone who rescues dogs and gives them a home they can be truly happy in. The first dog she ever rescued was a Great Dane named Maslow from a place called Big Dogs Huge Paws. He was a great dog! At the time, Mom worked at a grade school and Maslow accompanied her there as a therapy dog. He was really good at his job, and I’m sad I never got the opportunity to meet him.
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Mom says that suddenly, one day, he developed wobbler syndrome and lost the use of his legs. She says it was completely out of the blue, and she did her best to ensure he was taken care of. She traveled back and forth to a veterinary hospital in Holmen, Washington, a few times. They did physical therapy with him, and he even used a wheelchair. Maslow rallied for a year, but then got worse, and Mom had to let him go. Mom says it was a really sad time, but she still wanted to help other dogs. From the same rescue site — Big Dogs Huge Paws — Mom rescued a Neapolitan mastiff named Wallace. He’d been a stray before the rescue place picked him up. They believe he had been a breeder who’d been put out on the streets. Being a stray, he was extremely emaciated and had developed a number of tumors on his feet and limbs. My veterinarian, Dr. Clark, was also Wallace’s veterinarian at the time and helped Wallace through some of his treatments. But he ended up passing away in the night. I’m sad to hear he is gone, especially when Mom describes Wallace as 200 pounds of slobbering drool and love. I’m just glad he had the chance to stay with Mom in the time he had left. I know she made him happy!
January is National Hobby Month — and for good reason! As people set goals for 2021, they’re also thinking about trying new hobbies. But with so many out there, picking just one can be a hobby in itself. Thanks in part to COVID-19, many people have rediscovered old-school hobbies. Some of these have been around for decades or even longer, and others have established communities that can rely on one another for support, sharing information, and more. Here are four great examples. MAKING BREAD Over the last year, interest in this ancient hobby has skyrocketed. Homemade bread is tastier and more nutritious than store-bought, and it’s so satisfying to watch it come together. Not to mention it’s a great skill to have! With so many types of bread to try, you’re not going to run out of ideas any time soon. COLLECTING CARDS
The next dog Mom rescued was me! Mom found me through Opie’s English Bulldog Rescue, which specializes in rescuing dogs with spina Carrot and Spinach Dog Treats Does your dog have a vet-mandated New Year’s resolution to lose some weight? If so, these grain-free, veggie-packed treats will be its favorite snack this month.
No matter what people were into during the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, there was a trading card game for it. And even going into 2021, that tradition has been kept alive. When many people were stuck at home last year, they rediscovered their card collections and remembered how much fun they were. As a result, card sales went through the roof, and online card communities lit up with activity from all over the world. RESTORING CARS Car restoration is a hobby that lets you get your hands dirty, and it’s one that you can do with your kids or grandkids. It can be not only educational for them but also fun! Together, you can track down parts, talk to folks who are also interested in restoration, and learn about the history of your car. Though car restoration can be a bit costly and time consuming, it’s certainly a journey worth taking. EMBROIDERING Embroidery has taken off because it’s both inexpensive and fairly easy to get into. Plus, many people have fallen in love with its meditative quality. One of the great things about embroidery is that you can use it to make amazing personalized gifts, like pillows, wall hangings, and kitchen towels!
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2/3 cup pumpkin purée
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1/4 cup xylitol-free peanut butter
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2 eggs
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3 cups almond flour
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2 carrots, peeled and shredded
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1 cup baby spinach, chopped
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