Tip's Mum

What Laura said

Great goin', y'all! Put us down for $25 for Riddle too... does that put her at $125? P.S. Where do I send the money? Hurry! Before I have another almost new major appliance breaks down...

Source: www.dogfoodproject.com, 11/21/08 ___________________________________________________________________________ Important News for California Pet Owners! You already know about our state's budget woes and how politicians are looking into all kinds of possibilities to find more ways to fund their frivolous, uncontrolled spending. In the latest proposal, the Governor has recommended broadening the Sales and Use Tax in California to include certain "luxury" services: 1. Appliance and furniture repair 2. Automobile repair 3. Golf 4. Veterinarian services! Yep, that's right: your pets needs for medical care, mandatory spay & neuter (in some areas), emergency care, and so on, are about to be considered a "luxury" - and taxed. Note: No other health related services in California are taxed. Link to the full proposal (see "Broadening the Sales and Use Tax to Include Certain Services"): http://gov.ca.gov/fact-sheet/10965/ CVMA Action Alert: http://www.cvma.net/images/cvmapdf/VetSale...rtLtr_11_08.pdf Fact Sheet: http://www.cvma.net/images/cvmapdf/VetSalesTaxFact_11_08.pdf In your own interest, and that of pet owners in all of California, please write to the Governor and to the legislative leaders below, and ask them to "remove the proposed sales tax on veterinary services in the 2008-09 Special Session proposal". The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger Governor of California State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814 916.558.3160 Fax --- The Honorable Karen Bass, Speaker of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 319 Sacramento, CA 95814 916.319.2147 Fax --- The Honorable Don Perata, Senate President pro Tempore State Capitol, Room 205 Sacramento, CA 95814 916.327.1997 Fax --- The Honorable Darrell Steinberg, Senate President pro Tempore State Capitol, Room 4035 Sacramento, CA 95815 916.323.2263 Fax --- The Honorable Mike Villines, Assembly Republican Leader State Capitol, Room 3104 Sacramento, CA 95814 916.319.2129 Fax --- The Honorable Dave Cogdill, Senate Republican Leader State Capitol, Room 3048 Sacramento, CA 95814 916.327.3523 Fax

Way to go you guys! Great job...

I, too, am just seeing this after being out of town. Finding the right words can be so frustrating at times like these. The previous posts are a fine tribute to Buzz, you and Terry and your love and devotion to each other. Rest well, sweet boy...

Which is why I always follow Mark's posts (among others)... Call me a geek groupie.

Welcome to the newbie club, Tiffany. You have joined the world of self-deprecation, thanks to these dogs who are so damned good at what they do. Hmph... I'm working on my doctorate; how hard can this herding thing be? HA! It's been a long while since I've felt so slow, clumsy, and stupid all at the same time. Take heart from everyone else's comments. I have a feeling we're in it for the long haul -- and I'm looking forward to the ride!

Oh, I'm really sorry the news wasn't better. What a blessing they don't know what we do. As with everyone else, we'll keep paws and fingers crossed that Ness will have plenty of good time left to enjoy. Sending positive mojo from down on the bayou...

Go Dottie... Go Dottie... (you can post more photos anytime, Anna!)

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dear Ben. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

Thanks for sharing the story of your wonderful threesome, Sue. I love the image of the three of them - their expressions are priceless. What a wonderful reunion they're surely having... How blessed you were to share 15 years with each of them.

Thoughts and prayers coming your way from down on the bayou... Run free, lovely Flick.

On the other hand, as Patty said, it's sad because there's a sucker born every minute who will believe her warped logic and buy pups from her.

So good of you guys to help out this sweet girl. Please keep us posted on her test results, OK?