A Perfect Re-Enactment of My Thanksgiving Food Coma

Happy Thanksgiving!

Fun Friday

Ok, this is weird.

Welcome Home

A soldier returns home and is greeted by his dogs after 14 months in Iran.

All Dogs Go To Heaven

A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the
scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.?

He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for
years. He wondered where the road was leading them.

After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the
road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken
by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.

When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that
looked like mother-of-pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like
pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as
He got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.

When he was close enough, he called out, 'Excuse me, where are we?'

'This is Heaven, sir,' the man answered.

'Wow! Would you happen to have some water?' the man asked.

'Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right
up.'

The man gestured, and the gate began to open.

'Can my friend,' gesturing toward his dog, 'come in, too?' the traveler
asked.

'I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets.'

The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued
the way he had been going with his dog.

After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a
dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been
closed. There was no fence.

As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and
reading a book..

'Excuse me!' he called to the man. 'Do you have any water?

'Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there. Come on in.

'How about my friend here?' the traveler gestured to the dog.

'There should be a bowl by the pump.'

They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand
pump with a bowl beside it.

The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he
gave some to the dog.

When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was
standing by the tree.

'What do you call this place?' the traveler asked.

'This is Heaven,' he answered.

'Well, that's confusing,' the traveler said. 'The man down the road said
that was Heaven, too.'

'Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's
hell.'

'Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?'

'No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their
best friends behind.'

Fun Event in London this Weekend

A Show for You and Your Dog in Kent this Weekend

13-14 of September
The Hop Farm at the Kentish Oast Village
Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6PY
TEL: 01622 872068

The New "Aquazone"

• 4 specially designed pools for doggy sports, including Dash 'N' Splash
• With over 400 acres of unspoilt Kent countryside there is camping, walking and exercising space in abundance. The show boasts a number of excellent arena displays and attractions for you and your dog as well as have a go activities including the Dogstable Course, My Dogs Got Talent & Agility.
• Top Class Canine Competitions featuring the best dogs in the country.
• The Paws in the Park event is for dogs, so don't leave yours at home!
• Celebrities - Carolyn Menteith, Richard Curtis, Marc Abraham

Paws in the Park the UK's largest outside annual dog show for working, trained and pet dogs.

Book tickets in advance and save money | click here to book

Visit www.pawsinthepark.net for detailed information!

GOOOOOOO DAWGS - WUFF WUFF WUFF

Animal Land Pet Movers is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. This serves us well as Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport is the busiest airport in the world.

More importantly, Atlanta sits roughly 80 miles due west of Athens, the home of the number one ranked football team in the nation, the Georgia Bulldogs.

Anyone who has lived in the South, or known anyone from the South, or known a football fan, or frankly even heard of the game knows that football is more than a passion in these parts. It is a religion.

Lest you doubt our humble opinion, the MOST emailed story from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's website this weekend was a story chronicling the arrival of not the football team itself, but its mascot.

Sound the trumpets and roll out the red carpet. The new Uga has arrived and his name is “Loran’s Best.”

Uga VII was officially named Friday and will make his public debut before Saturday’s game against Georgia Southern. The dog, who is nearly 3 years old, will be escorted onto the field by the Seiler family, who has owned the continuous line of mascots since Uga I took up the mantle in 1956.

At 56-1/2 pounds, Uga VII succeeds his father, Uga VI, who died of heart failure in June. He is second only to Uga VI as the biggest mascot in the line.

Sonny Seiler, the dog’s owner, said “Loran’s Best” was one of three bulldogs considered for the gig. This bulldog won out because he had everything the Seilers were looking for.

“He had all the qualities physically,” Seiler said. “He had the demeanor. He’s the spitting image of his father.

“We think the fans will be pleased. A lot of them were expecting to see a little ball of fur, but we didn’t want to do that.”

Swann Seiler, Sonny’s daughter, said Uga VII likes to play with his toys, has a black kitty and loves his backyard.

“He’s already a family pet,” she said. “He’s what a bulldog should be. He’s a good dog.”

Swann said she thinks the new Uga is ready for his big debut in front of the Bulldog faithful.

“He did well on the car ride,” she said. “He knows something’s happening and we think he’s excited. He doesn’t mind being on a leash. He likes to be petted. If you pet him, he’ll raise his hand.”

Though they were only able to see a photograph, some Georgia fans can already sense the new Uga’s spirit.

“He looks a little bit more chipper than the other one,” LaRita Magby, 51, said.

Uga VII is named after longtime Georgia sideline reporter Loran Smith.

UgaVI, the winningest dog to date, died of heart failure in June. The Georgia football team compiled a record of 87 wins and 27 losses, captured the 2002 and 2005 SEC championships, and won seven of nine bowl games during Uga VI’s nine-year reign.

The first Uga, Hood’s Ole Dan, was named in 1956 and was given to Cecelia Seiler by a friend, Frank Heard of Columbus. After 10 years of service and a record of 53-48-6, Uga I was succeeded by his son, Ole Dan’s Uga. The Bulldogs went 42-16-3, won two SEC championships and played in five bowl games under Uga II’s watch.

Uga III closed out his six-year stint with a national championship and a record of 71-32-2. He retired on the 100th football game of his career and died weeks later.

Dubbed as the “Dog of the Decade,” Uga IV accompanied Herschel Walker to the Heisman Trophy ceremony and was given the highest honor available to UGA mascots — the Georgia varsity letter. During his eight-year career, the Bulldogs compiled a record of 77-27-4.

Uga V (65-39-1) took over for his father, Uga IV, in 1990, and graced the cover of the April 28, 1997 “Sports Illustrated,” which named him the nation’s best college mascot. He also appeared in Clint Eastwood’s “Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil.”

What's New in Poop

From DVICE.com:

For those who are thinking it’s not worth it to have a dog because of all that poop you have to bag up and carry around, here’s your salvation. Each biodegradable Dog Poo Bag in the $30 pack of 16 has its own self-contained scooper, letting you scoop up that crap, dispose of the scooper, and seal it all up in one smooth motion.

So now if you have to scoop the poop, you can at least do it in style!

A Pet's Ten Commandments to All Humans

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.

10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so. ALWAYS!

The Most Agressive Dogs on the Planet

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania recently did a study to determine the most aggressive breed of dog. It was determined that 1 in 5 of the "winning" breed have bitten or tried to bite a stranger with a similar number having attacked other dogs.

Which breed to you think it was?

A. Pit Bull
B. German Shepherd
C. Chihuahua
D. Rottweiler
E. Dachshund
F. Doberman

The answer is E. By the way, C was second. Strange, but true.

Other notable findings were that Basset Hounds, Golden Retrievers and Greyhounds were all found to be very low on the aggression scale.

Trivia: Dachshund means "badger dogs" in German.

We Are Always Up for A Good Cause

What a great idea! A website called www.missdogooder.com with the motto "Fight the World's Injustices one t-shirt at a time."

Even better, the first target is stopping animal cruelty. 20% of the net proceeds go to the ASPCA, so if you are looking for a good place to park $25, this seems as good as any.

Dedication is the Key

Persistence, hard work and dedication is our motto at Animal Land Pet Movers. But this pug certainly gives us a run for our money.


Pesky Pug - Watch the best video clips here

Dog Proverbs

"In dog years I'm dead" -- Unknown

"Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to bark violently at nothing right in your ear." -- Dave Barry

"To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of dogs."

-- Aldous Huxley

"A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." -- Robert Benchley

"Did you ever walk into a room and forget why you walked in? I think that is how dogs spend their lives." -- Sue Murphy

"Did you hear about the dyslexic agnostic insomniac who stays up all night wondering if there really is a Dog?" -- Unknown

"No animal should ever jump up on the dining-room furniture unless

absolutely certain that he can hold his own in the conversation."

-- Fran Lebowitz

"I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious

cult." -- Rita Rudner

"My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to 99 cents a can. That's almost $7.00 in dog money." -- Joe Weinstein

"You enter into a certain amount of madness when you marry a person with

pets." -- Nora Ephron

"Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are

wonderful." -- Ann Landers

"Women and cats will do as they please and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." -- Robert A. Heinlein

"In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone should

have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him."

-- Dereke Bruce, Taipei, Taiwan

"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face."

-- Ben Williams

"When a man's best friend is his dog, that dog has a problem."

-- Edward Abbey

"Cat's Motto: No matter what you've done wrong, always try to make it look

like the dog did it." -- Unknown

"Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his

tail..." -- Unknown

"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his

life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the

last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion"

-- Unknown

Great Funny Dogs Clip!

While we never actually transported any of the pets in this video, it is too good to pass up!