I Love Lucy

Today marks the 100th birthday of the late Lucille Ball from the I Love Lucy show.  I have fond memories of watching the show while growing up.

Google paid special tribute to Lucy on their home page today with their art; an old time television playing a partial episode of the show.  I tried copying it to place within this post.  Am hoping it works upon publishing this post.  Suggestions welcome if it didn't!!!

In the Spring of 2001, the I Love Lucy postage stamp arrived on the market.  I remember vividly standing in line at the post office excited to see the latest stamp designs. At the same time, we were searching for a name for our puppy we rescued from the shelter.  Upon seeing the stamp and being very much in love with our new bundle of joy, I promptly named our fur baby, Lucy.  Lucy Sophia Calvert, to be exact.

Lucy wearing a hand soldered heart (like the one from the I Love Lucy show) pendant that I made.
The pendant shown sold last year.  I'm sure this pic helped me get the sale.  LOL!

Additional funky soldered jewelry designs can be purchased on my website.

10 Facts about Dogs

1. It is estimated 1 million U.S. dogs are named as the primary beneficiaries in their owner's will.
2. All dogs across all breeds are descendants of wolves; dogs and wolves are technically the same species.
3. Many canine foot disorders are the result of untrimmed nails.
4. Dogs can find the source of a noise in 6/100ths of a second. They use the swiveling motion of their ears like radar dishes.
5. Dogs have three eyelids – the upper lid, the lower lid, and a third lid called a nictitating membrane (also known as a 'haw') that helps keep the eye moist and provides protection.
6. The oldest dog on record was an Australian cattle dog, Bluey. Bluey lived over 29 years.
7. The grief suffered when a pet dog dies is often the same intensity of grief felt when a human friend or family member dies.
8. There are over 700 types of purebred dogs.
9. Dogs do not have an appendix.
10. Dogs keen sense of smell allows them to locate dead bodies under water, termites, natural gas buried deep in the earth and even human cancers.

(Source:  Karen Becker, DVM)

Catching 'rays, © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved

The above image, Catching 'rays, is available for sale on my website as an original painting, print and magnet.

Here is the original painting in a gallery setting:

(left - right) Flea Bag, Catching 'rays, Reigning Cats and Dogs, © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved
(White streaks in the picture are reflections from fluorescent lights.)

10 Facts about Cats

1. Most behaviors of pet cats have a parallel in the wild.
2. Cats lose almost as much bodily fluid in the saliva they deposit while grooming as they do through urination.
3. Only mother cats can safely pick up kittens by the scruff of the neck; humans shouldn't attempt this with either kittens or cats.
4. Domestic cats, regardless of breed, all belong to a single species: Felis catus.
5. Pure white cats with blue eyes are often deaf.
6. Cats spend about 30 percent of the hours they are awake in grooming activities.
7. There are about 100 different breeds of the domestic cat.
8. Cats walk on their toes, and when they walk or run they move both left legs, then both right legs.
9. Kitties don't taste sweet flavors.
10. The more often a kitty is spoken to, the more she'll speak to her owner.

(Source: Karen Becker, DVM)

Pillow Talk,  © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved

(The above image, Pillow Talk, is available for sale on my website as an original painting, print, bookmark, magnet and note card.)

Rub My Belly (Buttons)

Lucy loves belly rubs.  It's the funniest thing.  She'll be looking at you.  Then instantly she is laying down and lifting her rear leg to have her belly rubbed. My husband, Steve, often asks why she does this. My reply is that she can and it feels good.

Lucy's classic leg lift

The other day, I watched the show "Wildlife Nannies" for the first time. Baby monkeys, who lost their mothers, were being taken care of by humans 'til they were grown enough to live on their own.  Upon feeding the monkeys, their belly's would be rubbed to promote digestion like their mothers did in the wild.  I wondered if this was the answer to Steve's question about Lucy's rubs.

Below are belly buttons of sorts for you to rub over with your mouse and click on to join my social media sites.  Hope you enjoy them as much as Lucy.

Hank

Our friends, Jeff and Christy, sent us a picture of the newest addition to their family. Say "howdy" to Hank.  He is a Boxer/ Bulldog mix, they rescued--a big 70 pounds of lap dog!!!

Here is Hank cheering his team during the Ohio State vs Michigan game.

"Hank"

Project CatSnip - Low Cost Spay / Neuter in Atlanta

Project CatSnip is the Atlanta Animal Alliance's first program to combat pet overpopulation through non-lethal means in the greater metro Atlanta area. Over 50,000 feline spay/neuters have been performed by this organization. Click here to view the upcoming month's low cost spay/neuter schedule for Project CatSnip.

Happy Father's Day

To all pet dads: Lucy barks "Happy Father's Day". Without you, our pets would not have homes.  Thank you for your love and support.  "Woof!"

Lucy and Daddy having loads of fun playing tug