February 2026

Thank You for your Votes!!

Whew! I can't believe it's February already!
​January flew by!

So much has happened since ringing in the New Year.
We learned recently that Picasso and Barney won The Best of Long Island Most Talented Pets. We are so grateful to everyone who voted once a day for close to two months for them!!
​That's wonderful 🥰

Our "Kindness of Animals" Program is well underway. This program is really neat. It's all about spreading love one card at a time. If you would like to participate simply have your pet create a Valentine's Day card and then give it or send it to someone who is deserving of receiving a little love. Your pet doesn't have to be a talented canine artist to be creative. You can have some fun and use the "Lick Painting" Method. This is such an easy way to get your pet to create a card. Simply apply dollops of paint on a piece of blank card stock or heavy paper and cover the surface of the paper with plastic wrap. Once the surface is covered securely with the plastic wrap, smear the surface of the  plastic wrap with peanut butter. Then have your pet lick the peanut butter off the plastic wrap. Amazingly, you will see the paint create an abstract painting. It's really cool! You may have another way to get your pet to create a Valentine's Day Card. Whatever way you choose it's a very good thing to do for your community and pet. Valentine's Day is such a great holiday to bring love to someone who needs a little TLC. For directions click the 'Kindness of Animals" image above. If you participate, make sure you send photos of your pet painting the card as well as the person that receives your pets card. Let's make this Valentine's Day extra special by sending some love from your pet(s)!

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As we begin this month of February we are welcomed on February 2nd by Ground Hog Day. I "googled-Up" the meaning of the Ground Hog tradition. I found this explanation: 
"Groundhog Day, held annually on February 2nd, is a North American tradition where the rodent Punxsutawney Phil emerges from hibernation to "predict" the weather; seeing his shadow means six more weeks of winter, while no shadow predicts an early spring. Rooted in European Candlemas traditions brought by German settlers, the 1887-originated event takes place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania."
I'm ALL for Punxsutawney Phil🦫 Every year I wait to see whether Phil sees or doesn't see his shadow. However, in my heart of hearts, I don't want him to see his shadow. With no disrespect to anyone who loves winter, I'm not a fan of the winter months. I love the warm weather. I always look forward to seeing the crocuses peaking their little heads out of the ground when spring arrives. What's your prediction?? More Winter or early Spring?? Let me know! 

Thank you again for your votes for Picasso and Barney!
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Wherever you live in this world...
whether it's cold or hot...
Be Safe and Be Well
Happy Valentine's Day
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Happy Tales to you,
xoxo Yvonne