It's summer! Let's go out and PLAY!

Summer is here (well... depending on our lovely Newfoundland temperatures), and that means Kitty and Puppers want to go out to play! (Whether they are with you or not!)

Cats have a tendency to find the smallest tear in the screen window, and make it their new exit door to the "outside". There are also many un-neutered male cats who are "roaming" to find their mate... so Miss Kitty might want to leave (especially if she is not spayed).

Puppers hear more dogs outside in the neighborhood having fun, and may want to go find a play date. Darting out the door seems to be the new Summer Olympic game for them!

Whether you have a cat or dog... or you know someone who does, please keep in mind that it's up to us to protect our furry friends.

On a different note, as you all may not be aware of, there is THEFT. Believe it or not, there are some malicious people who care NOT that you have a 4 legged companion that is a part of your family. There has been many recent dog and cat thefts that have come to my attention (notably pure breeds). This is not to cause you to be alarmed.... just to be aware and cautious.

Identification/registration of your pets is extremely important. Collars with ID tags and microchipping is a powerful tool with protecting your pets. Microchipping is NOT painful, and it's inexpensive (50 bux at some veterinary clinics!). If your pet HATES to wear a collar, show them some tuff love. They DO get used to it... just have patience :)

For those of you who have been in the group since the beginning, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. It is my priority in life to keep our pets safe, and I thank you for helping me with my goals.

For those of you who are here because of your missing pet, I ask you to please not give up hope on your reunion. I will continue to do my best to get your babies home!

And remember... if it gets too hot outside... be sure that Kitty and Puppers find it hot too! Wearing a fur coat in the summer means lots of water and shade!


Have a fabulous summer my friends!

Rachael Bowdridge
NL Pet Finder

Interactive Fan Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NL-Pet-Finder/23517037128

Happy Mudders Day Mudder!

OK PEOPLE! LISTEN UP!
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I'm sorry Twitter... please forgive me?

Ok, so I recently posted a little while back that Twitter is pretty much useless as teets on a bull. MY BADD. I'm actually starting to like it. HOWEVER, each time I tweet... I have to do it from my computer.

SO... if you would like to donate an iPhone so that I can have the (Tweet Deck application) for my tweets, please contact me. :D

Cougar Flight 491

Cougar flight 491 has been on my mind since it fell into the ocean on March 12th, 2009. I'm having a hard day. I have been listening to Mark Frost's song "Fall Into The Ocean" over and over... and I still can't believe that our friends are gone. As I sit here typing away, the tears are flowing obscuring my view.

A couple of days ago, I created a website dedicated to the crew aboard Cougar Flight 491. Here is what I wrote:

I would like to start by offering my most sincere and deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims.

I began working offshore at the tender age of 20 in 2000 and resigned my position March 2008. I had the honor and privilege of working with John Pelley on the "GSF Grand Banks".

The reason why I started the group and website, was and will continue to memorialize and honor those who lost their lives, and to give hope and comfort to all those who have been affected by this horrific loss.

It is my intention to give you all a place where you can go to express your feelings and memories of our friends/family/coworkers who lost their lives, and to send prayers to the families who have been deeply affected.

I would also like to give my strength and love to Robert Decker and his family. You are always in my thoughts, and I pray for the healing of your mind, body and soul.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=58652073390

With all the love I have in my heart, I give it all to you, to help you in the days ahead. I pray for peace in your hearts and comfort in knowing that we are hear to support you in any way possible.

Sincerely, respectfully, and lovingly,
Rachael Bowdridge

Go on b'y! You're SICK!

"Go on b'y! You're SICK!" is a phrase that we use here in Newfoundland.
It's kinda interpreted as "No way... that's crazy!".
The harsh reality is... I'm sick.

Yes.

Some sort of cold/flu/virus/germs have invaded my body and won't go away (no matter how hard I try to blow them out my nose or cough them up my lungs).

I have lost my taste buds... anyone who finds them will be rewarded.

*cough, sniffle, groan*

Dear "Terms"....I hate you

Dear "terms" that I have to remember for my "Pharmacology & Pharmacy" test in my "Small Animal Nursing" section of the course outline for Veterinary Assistant:

YOU SUCK!

Who sucks?

Well... the pre-anesthetic mixes:

• Butorphanol
• Acepromazine
• Atropine
• (Glycopyrrolate)

Anticholinergics:

• Atropine, Glycopyrrolate

Tranquilizers:

• Acepromazine
• Diazepam
• Phenobarbital sodium
• Midazolam
• Xylazine Hydrochloride
• Propofol
• Ketamine

Barbituarates:

• Phenobarbital Sodium - long acting
• Phenobarbital Sodium - short acting
• Thiopental Sodium - ultra short acting (sodium pentothal)

Analgesics:

• Butorphanol (torbugesic)
• Morphine
• Oxymorphone
• Hydromorphone
• Hycodan syrup
• Codeine
• Meperidine (demerol)
• Fentanyl

Opioid Antagonists:

• Naloxone (narcan)

Corticosteroids:

• Desamethasone
• Solu-delta-cortef
• Prednisolone/prednisone

Non-steroidal (NSAIDS):

• Metacam
• Anafen (ketoprofen)

Inhalation Anesthetics:

• Halothane
• Isoflurane

Local Anesthetics:

• Lidocaine spray - xylocaine

Diuretics:

• Furosemide (Lasix)
• Mannitol

Cardiacs:

• Lasix (Furosemide)
• Enacard
• Vetmedin

Antibiotics:

• Chloramphenicol
• Novolexin
• Amoxicillan
• Clavamox

Thyroids:

• Synthroid
• Mathimazole

Opthalmics:

• BNP
• BNPH
• Optimmune (Cyclosporine)
• Tetracycline

Aurals:

• Canaural
• Otomax
• Baytril Otic

Ulcer Management Drugs:

• Sucraflate

Anticoagulants:

• Heparin

Antiemetics:

• Reglan (Metoclopramide)
• Gravol (Dimenhydrinate)
• Benedryl (Diphenhydramine)

Hormones:

• Stilbestrol
• Oxytocin
• Protaglandin E
• Mehtimazole (Tapazole)
• Sodium Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

AND Behavioral Problems:

• Amitriptyline
• Feliway

I don't like you... and you are hard to remember.

Sincerely,
Rachael

Twitter my butterfinger

Ok, so am I the only one who has checked out Twitter?

If you haven't, then ne worry pas... you're not missing out on much.
IT'S BORING.

I'd rather write boring stuff on here (where no one is looking) instead of being LIMITED on how many characters I type on "Twitter"(where no one is looking).

At least with having a blog (again, "blog" being a stupid word), I'm not forced to sum up my brain capacity in a couple of sentences.

Oh wait... this is only a couple of sentences....