MY MUM LEFT ME HOME :(

My mum left me home and went and seen someone called Stevie Nicks and some Rod Stewart Dude. She came home all happy and singing, but said oh how she missed me. Sure she got herself a tee shirt but where's mine?

I had my Chick-Fil-A! Though I'm not political I believe everyone is entitled to their own opinion, after all this is America and we are all entitled to our opinions.
This wonderful lady that I met at the mall shared her chicken with me, NOW THAT IS LOVE!!!

Hot Dogs Cool Beach

Bowwww Wowwww alright!!!!!!!!

I have been lucky enough to be a beach bound hound 2 count them 2 days in a row.

The first day my doggy mom Abby, my pack sister Lilly (the Shiba Inu), my mum's cousin, sister and my mum packed up and went beach bound.

We had an awesome time. Playing in the waves, watching the birds and the people. It was great!!!

Saturday, we packed up but changed up the doggy pack a bit, we took my pack brother (the Greyhound) Spats with and Lilly stayed home. We left mid morning as we were heading to a fundraiser in Leesburg at the Harley Dealer, but when we got there it was so hot my mum said " I think you furbillies will get your feet burned if we walk around here." So, we headed to the beach we drove to New Smyrna Beach. We got to the park out by the Coast Guard unloaded and headed to the ocean. But the sand was so hot we could not even keep our feet moving fast enough and we walked and walked and still no beach. Spats started crying out his feet got so hot, so mum said " that's it back to the car." So we headed back to the car mum rinsed us all down at the wash station to cool us down. We got to ride in the car wet. HEHE (I know mum hates that). We drove up to Flagler Beach and played in the waves and the sand the rest of the day. My doggy mom was playing in the waves and a great big wave came and rolled her in the surf. I thought it was very funny but she did not seem to think it was funny. HaHa she looked a mess all wet and shaggy. I thought it was pretty funny until I got bashed by a big wave, then it was not so funny anymore and now I looked like a wet shaggy mess. I got sand in my ears and in my mouth but hotdog it was fun!!!!!!

We had a terrible experience at the Best Buy in Gainesville, FL 

 I was wearing my cool orange vest which lets me go and help my Mum and entered the store to buy a movie, we were initially greeted nicely. We went to the video section and we were immediately approached be a man named Tyler who asked my Mum for identification and proof of insurance for me, I was wearing my service vest and Mum said to him that my dog does not require the items he is asking for he proceeded to start an argument with my Mum telling her he has read up on the laws for service animals and that she must produce an insurance card for me. She again told him he was mistaken we were told we needed to leave the store, Mum said we will leave but you are mistaken and he made some other comments as we were leaving.

Not only was he mistaken, he was extremely rude and confrontational. He made my Mum's niece and my Mum extremely uncomfortable in the manner he approached and spoke to us. 

Hambone say's "How can people treat each other this way?"  Spread the word and help this lady!! Thank You

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To HOT

It has been just to hot to go out much. Maybe I need to vacation in the north during this time of year :)


The mosquitoes are so bad I think they may carry me off if I am out to long.  LOL


Sasha, that GSD we got is going to be having puppies anytime now.
Wooooooohooooooo I am going to be an uncle. (well in my own mind)

My mom was mean to me today. She took that Sasha out and left me home. I was sooo mad. When she got home I was so happy to see her I bathed her with kisses. HAHA and I do mean bathed, I slobbered all over her, that will teach her to leave me home.


Stay cool and off the concrete with your four feet!!!!

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!!


Happy Birthday to Caleb he is 2.


We went to the fireworks, it was sooooo cooool, but hot.

I had a great day yesterday, even though the liquid sunshine was pouring down we went out. First we went to the fish store, mom left me in the car because they have a cat in that store that attacks other animals, so mom says it is best for me not to go in. She bought these funny looking little swimming things with lots of little legs, I think she called them "shrimp". Then we went to my favorite store Petsmart, I love it there. We walked around and I got lots of pats, they love me at my store. Mom and auntie got us some yummy canned food, then we went and got food for the kitty and then off to the fish. On the way of course I got to get a treat by the training room, then we passed by the little furry critters. I get so excited watching them. Then we turn the corner and I get to see the birds I love them too. Mom picked out some fish and we went to the check out. At the check out I always get a cookie or two and lots of pats.

When my mom brings in new animals, even though most only stay a short time here as rescues until we find them new homes, I can get those green eyes that can make me sad.

This is a great little article about adding new pets. 

The Green-Eyed Monster Named Jealousy

One day you bring home another furry bundle of joy. The problem is, the dog currently in residence - the one you adore, who always came to you for pats and snuggles - suddenly decides he wants nothing to do with either you or the new family member. What to do?

The Adjustment Period

Pets can display jealousy too, and to help smooth the transition to a more-than-one-pet household, try to:

• Continue to lavish attention on your "first" pets. It's so easy to get caught up with the newcomer ... but your other pets may be feeling a bit put out. Spend plenty of time with them reassuring them that they're still a special part of the family.
• Take things slowly; don't force your pets together. Introduce them in controlled situations, and give them time to adjust at their own pace. Allow them to gain confidence and decide when they'd like to face their new housemates.
• Feed them away from each other. Use separate food and water bowls, and keep them physically separated when eating. Do not tolerate aggressive behavior.
• Always supervise your pets until you are sure they get along. For the first couple of months, we left one of the dogs in the kennel and the other free whenever we had to go out. Some pets will adjust quickly; others may take weeks or even months before they're fully adjusted.

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Service Dog and handler asked to leave

http://www.dogstarspace.com/forum/topics/disabled-woman-and-service-dog-kicked-out-of-ann-taylor-store

I work as a service dog for my mum and we have encountered this stupidity also. It is sad employers do not take the time to educate their staff on this matter.


For all you business owners please please know the law and educate your staff accordingly

Please, help other to educate themselves on the Americans with Disabilities Act  

U.S. Department of JusticeCivil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section

Service Animals

The Department of Justice published revised final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for title II (State and local government services) and title III (public accommodations and commercial facilities) on September 15, 2010, in the Federal Register. These requirements, or rules, clarify and refine issues that have arisen over the past 20 years and contain new, and updated, requirements, including the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards).

Overview

This publication provides guidance on the term “service animal” and the service animal provisions in the Department’s new regulations.

• Beginning on March 15, 2011, only dogs are recognized as service animals under titles II and III of the ADA.
• A service animal is a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability.
• Generally, title II and title III entities must permit service animals to accompany people with disabilities in all areas where members of the public are allowed to go.

How “Service Animal” Is Defined

Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Examples of such work or tasks include guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling a wheelchair, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, reminding a person with mental illness to take prescribed medications, calming a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during an anxiety attack, or performing other duties. Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.

This definition does not affect or limit the broader definition of “assistance animal” under the Fair Housing Act or the broader definition of “service animal” under the Air Carrier Access Act.

Some State and local laws also define service animal more broadly than the ADA does. Information about such laws can be obtained from the State attorney general’s office.

Where Service Animals Are Allowed

Under the ADA, State and local governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that serve the public generally must allow service animals to accompany people with disabilities in all areas of the facility where the public is normally allowed to go. For example, in a hospital it would be inappropriate to exclude a service animal from areas such as patient rooms, clinics, cafeterias, or examination rooms. However, it may be appropriate to exclude a service animal from operating rooms or burn units where the animal’s presence may compromise a sterile environment.

Service Animals Must Be Under Control

Under the ADA, service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.

Inquiries, Exclusions, Charges, and Other Specific Rules Related to Service Animals

• When it is not obvious what service an animal provides, only limited inquiries are allowed. Staff may ask two questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform. Staff cannot ask about the person’s disability, require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training documentation for the dog, or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task.
• Allergies and fear of dogs are not valid reasons for denying access or refusing service to people using service animals. When a person who is allergic to dog dander and a person who uses a service animal must spend time in the same room or facility, for example, in a school classroom or at a homeless shelter, they both should be accommodated by assigning them, if possible, to different locations within the room or different rooms in the facility.
• A person with a disability cannot be asked to remove his service animal from the premises unless: (1) the dog is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it or (2) the dog is not housebroken. When there is a legitimate reason to ask that a service animal be removed, staff must offer the person with the disability the opportunity to obtain goods or services without the animal’s presence.
• Establishments that sell or prepare food must allow service animals in public areas even if state or local health codes prohibit animals on the premises.
• People with disabilities who use service animals cannot be isolated from other patrons, treated less favorably than other patrons, or charged fees that are not charged to other patrons without animals. In addition, if a business requires a deposit or fee to be paid by patrons with pets, it must waive the charge for service animals.
• If a business such as a hotel normally charges guests for damage that they cause, a customer with a disability may also be charged for damage caused by himself or his service animal.
• Staff are not required to provide care or food for a service animal.

Miniature Horses

In addition to the provisions about service dogs, the Department’s revised ADA regulations have a new, separate provision about miniature horses that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. (Miniature horses generally range in height from 24 inches to 34 inches measured to the shoulders and generally weigh between 70 and 100 pounds.) Entities covered by the ADA must modify their policies to permit miniature horses where reasonable. The regulations set out four assessment factors to assist entities in determining whether miniature horses can be accommodated in their facility. The assessment factors are (1) whether the miniature horse is housebroken; (2) whether the miniature horse is under the owner’s control; (3) whether the facility can accommodate the miniature horse’s type, size, and weight; and (4) whether the miniature horse’s presence will not compromise legitimate safety requirements necessary for safe operation of the facility.

For more information about the ADA, please visit our website or call our toll-free number.

ADA Website

www.ADA.gov

To receive e-mail notifications when new ADA information is available,

visit the ADA Website’s home page and click the link near the top of the middle column.

ADA Information Line

800-514-0301 (Voice) and 800-514-0383 (TTY)

24 hours a day to order publications by mail.

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to speak with an ADA Specialist. All calls are confidential.

For persons with disabilities, this publication is available in alternate formats.

Duplication of this document is encouraged. July 2011

I went to  Purina Farms in Gray Summit, MO from April 30 - May 3, 2012. They have a wonderful facility and are excellent hosts 

http://www.purina.com/purina-farms/purinafarms.aspx 

If you follow this link you can see some great photos of the center http://www.flickr.com/photos/purinafarms/page7/

We stayed at the Holiday Inn at Six Flags St. Louis it was so beautiful. They even had a special building for me and the other dogs to get bathed and groomed and  a great big area for my walks. It was so beautiful inside and they where very welcoming.  I had a great time. 

It was sooooo cooool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   The 2012 Irish Wolfhound Club of America Specialty was so much fun. 

I met so many new people, I cannot remember all the names, but everyone was so nice.

These were the results

http://www.iwclubofamerica.org/2012_Specialty/2012_Specialty_Show_RESULTS.htm

there are other pictures taken you can see at this link  http://imagesbydearil.zenfolio.com/p1069532390

Next years event

Nathaniel's Hope Make 'm Smile

On June 2nd, 2012, I went to Nathaniel's Hope Make 'm Smile at Lake Eola in Orlando. I had a howling good time. I made a lot of new friends and got my picture taken with oodles of people. When the kids and adults see me their little faces just light up with joy. 


Next year we hope to have my own booth at the event so that everyone can come and visit me. I sure hope you all mark your calenders to come out. http://www.nathanielshope.org/events-programs/make-m-smile/save-the-date/


           This first picture is with my Buddy Family, I was so proud to be their buddy.

Look at these pictures, did we have fun or what!  

Introduction

Hey, this is Hambone, some folks call me Hammy, either is alright with me. I can't wait to share my adventures with you. I get to go so many places, I just have to tell y'all or I will burst from excitement.