Showing posts with label dogs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dogs. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

ANOTHER Reason Not To Dump Your Pet At The Shelter...

According to this article, babies growing up with animals are healthier than those who don't, as their germs may actually help our immune system.

ANOTHER reason not to dump your pet at the shelter just cause you're having a baby!

Harris Bloom
President/Founder
Stewie to the Rescue

Sunday, March 6, 2011

They've got an App for that.....

Good afternoon (morning), all.  Hope you've enjoyed your weekend thus far and have made the most of it.  I've tried to, and with the exception of some mixed drinks that slightly disagreed with me, I'd say I've done pretty well for myself.

Technology.  Gotta love it.  Remember when computers used to make that "Skuuushhh...beep...beeeep" sound when going online?  Remember Atari?  Remember when heating up pizza used to take like 15 minutes?  If you do, you're old like me.  If you don't, you're spoiled by technology.

Speaking of being spoiled, how cool is that there are apps for everything these days?  Every time you blink there seems to be some new, cutting edge, uber-amazing feature that you can't live without.

Progression is great and speaking of which, for all you fellow dog-lovers out there, HERE'S AN ARTICLE that highlights some great apps that can really give some great info to you guys.  Check it out, its pretty cool.

Know what else is really cool?  Our upcoming comedy benefit!  Its coming up very soon and you need to make a note on your calendar, your rolodex, your electronic scheduler, or simply post a note on your fridge.


Note that admission cost goes ENTIRELY to aiding needy animals and their owners.

No better way to have a fun time, than to also know you're supporting a great cause.

Don't miss it!

Stewie
www.stewietotherescue.org

Friday, February 11, 2011

Fry Day!

Fastfood is delicious.  A lot of people would think so.  The few that don't are health conscious and probably are in way better shape than the average person.  Good for you.

Most people (speaking generally, not to you healthy people) like to enjoy some fastfood every week or so.  Delicious fries, hearty burgers, happy meals, and odd concoctions incorporating pancakes, sausage, egg, and little syrup pellets into one creation.  These are what we reach for.

That being said, some people are okay with giving their dog a taste.  Why not, right?  They are your best friend.  Wrong!!!  Don't do it!  I know your dogs are cute, lovable, and loyal, but don't.


CLICK HERE to read why.

Don't know if I mentioned it or not, but there's an awesome comedy show coming up....




Help out some needy animals and get some laughs.  No brainer, right?

TTYS,

Stewie
www.stewietotherescue.org




Friday, February 4, 2011

All about the smarts...

Good afternoon, everyone.  Hope you're all having a splendidly frigid and icy Friday.  Weather forecast calls for more sucky weather and icy conditions.  Enjoy.

So, on Facebook yesterday, our founder, Harris Bloom, posted a video of him and Stewie from a few years back.  He was on CBS with Stewie as part of a test as to dog response times to certain situations.  Stewie came in #2, but Harris reassured him on camera that he was number one to him.  Very nice.

So..seeing this post got me looking online and I came across this site that depicted the top ten smartest dog breeds.  You can view their results HERE.

I love lists and ratings, so I found it quite interesting.  Hope you do.

TTYS,

Stewie
www.stewietotherescue.org

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Go ahead...look at the backside....

I know.  Spicy blog title, right?  Well, we aim to turn heads around here, so there you go.  In truth, the title does reflect the subject matter for today's blog.

Ever wonder if your dog likes you?  I mean, you can kind of get a vibe when a person likes you, but what about your dog?  That's a tough one, right?  Well...I happened to find an article that directs you to look at your dog's tail to determine where you stand...hence the backside comment.

The article is pretty interesting and you can check it out by CLICKING HERE.  So...what did you find out?  Does your pooch like you or are they just humoring you? lol.

Speaking of humor....(here comes the shameless comedy tie-in) we have a great comedy fundraiser coming up on Feb. 23rd at Gotham Comedy Club.  Have you saved the date yet?  If not, jump on it.  Funny comics, intoxicating drinks, and great raffles for a great cause.  It's a win/win situation.


TTYS,
Stewie
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Monday, January 31, 2011

Dogs V.S. People....

Some people are more social than others.  There are those who gleefully embark upon conversation with strangers and there are those who sit quietly in a corner and do their own thing.

I'm the latter.  If I'm waiting around, I'm perfectly content on just going online on my phone, listening to some music, or just generally staring into space.  That's just me.  Am I saying that's the right way to go about things?  No...it just works for me.

The last few weeks have resulted in my being bombarded with people who can't quietly sit around, who need to chat (and even invade personal space to do so), and generally are sweet enough to give you diabetes.  All these encounters reminded me how much I like dogs because for the most part, they allow you some aspect of space and don't demand so many interactions.

That kind of thinking led me to find THIS LIST, that highlights some of the ways that dogs are better than people.  Yeah...I'm a jerk, sometimes, but I like my quiet. Lol.

One gathering I'm looking forward to is:


These people are funny and know how to respect personal boundaries! lol.  The proceeds will go to help out some great dogs in need.  Be there!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

And Now....Let's Go to A Check of Our Weather...

Know what I want to be when I grow up (I mean really grow up)?  I want to be a weather forecaster.  Think about it.  What other job in the world allows you to speculate, be totally off, and still collect both respect and pay?  I have to look into this....big time.



Why do I start off this way today?  Well, it's supposed to be raining right now, but instead, thick clumps of snow are accumulating all around on lawns, roads, and cars.  I just went outside and where I just did some shoveling a few minutes ago is completely filled in again.  Snow...sigh.

Anyhow, let's get that to brass tacks.  With the weather being dismal, it might be somewhat hard to get your dog the normal exercise it generally does.  That being said, I dug up THIS ARTICLE which will give you some tips and suggest some movies you can watch with your dog.  That's right, I wrote movies.

Another suggestion for today could be for you to dust off your calendar and make a point to write in the date of February 23rd, the time of 8pm, and the location being Gotham Comedy Club on 23rd st. in NYC.



There will be some awesome comics there, great drinks/food, and proceeds of tickets go directly to helping dogs in need.  There will also be some sweet raffles for you guys to take part in.  You gotta be in it to win it!

For a direct overview of the event, CLICK HERE and don't forget to tell a friend!!

TTYS,

Stewie
www.stewietotherescue.org

Monday, January 24, 2011

And now for some good news (no, the Jets didn't win)....

Good morning and sorry to all the Jets fans out there.  Bummer, folks.  Not much to say about that, there's always next year, I guess.

So, even though Stewie to the Rescue is based in NYC, we still like to focus on all things dog in the area.  There's been a lot of focus upon Rockville Centre (in Long Island, city people) as of late.  There were the two horrific instances where dogs were found in two different houses that were dead, abused, and gravely mistreated, but now I have something of a better story for you.

This story focuses upon the repealing of a dog ban and essentially states its the owner, not the breed that should be held accountable for a dog's actions.  CLICK HERE to read the article.  We'd love to know what you think.

TTYS,

Stewie
www.stewietotherescue.org

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Go Jets???

Evening and a very happy Sunday, folks.  I know generally we do the blog thing early in the morning, but its Sunday and anything can happen...so look at that...it has.  Evening blog!  Alright!!!

Anyhow, most peeps I know are gearing up and hoping for the Jets to win it tonight.  I'm not a football fan, so I'm listening to music and apparently putting together this blog....so I have that going for me, I guess.

I saw my nephew today.  He's about 7 months old and isn't crying anymore when he sees me as I've just done away with my goatee, so that's a good thing.  My sister has a big Golden Lab and my mom often visits and brings Buddy the poodle to visit and all is well. 

The dogs are really great with the baby and I'm really glad for that.  I've heard stories of dogs having trouble accepting a new head in the house so I rambled online and found THIS ARTICLE that gives you an overview of the dog / new baby dynamic.  Its worth a read, so give it a look.

Anyhow, it's time to go.  I wish you Jets fans luck.

TTYL,

Stewie
www.stewietotherescue.org

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Snow Is Not Gatorade....

Good morning and Happy Hump Day to all of you.  With the threat of being pummeled again with major snowfall, I write this blog with a great sense of relief. 

The NY area only got hit with about 6 inches or so, so its business as usual.  You dog owners don't have to go "Arctic Tundra" this morning in walking your dogs and all of us shovel warriors can save some advil for another time.  All in all, its all good in the hood.

Speaking of snow, came across an interesting (*at least I thought it was, hopefully you will too) question from the website About.com in the dog section it reads....


Question: Does Eating Snow Equal Drinking Water?
Answer: Absolutely not.

The truth is that eating snow requires a tremendous amount of energy, and body heat to melt the snow in the first place, and the amount of water is several times LESS than the amount of snow was originally. A bucket of snow will melt down to a very tiny amount of water.

Snow Poisoning is a recent term for a dog who is essentially dying of thirst, surrounded by snow. It is extremely important to ensure that your dog has fresh water available at all times. There are heated water bowls available to prevent freezing and allow ease of drinking, even in the coldest temperatures. A dog needs more water in the winter as his body expends more energy in just keeping warm. Of course you should always have fresh water available in the house as well.


The Moral?  Make sure your dog has water left out and for yourself, don't rely on snow to quench your thirst.  Buy a water or Gatorade.  Also...avoid yellow snow...just sayin'.



Also, speaking of thirst (love my segways, right?), you can quench your thirst and laugh heartily while supporting a great cause on Tuesday, January 18th @ 8pm for our next Comedy Fundraiser.

CLICK HERE for more info.  Be there!

TTYS,

Stewie
www.stewietotherescue.org

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Amazing Dogs...

Morning, everyone.  How are you guys today? 

So, I happened to be exploring online and I was looking for lists.  I don't know about you, but I love lists.  I like a general system of displaying information or collecting data...one of my nerdier traits.



Anyway, I found THIS LIST depicting some cool looking pics and featuring what the authors consider ten of the most amazing dog related stories out there.  Thought you guys might find it interesting...then again you might not.  Such is life.

TTYS,

Stewie
www.stewietotherescue.org

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Its About Poop....

Good morning and happy Sunday to you.  Hope all is well with you guys and that you've enjoyed your weekend thus far.  I have.



There are times in life when the absurd really is something that must be embraced.  If you're like me, you tire of the generic happenings of everyday life and need a dose of stupid every now and then.  Well...you've come to the right place.

I found THIS STORY online (its a been dated...few years back, but just go along with it) and it instantly appealed to me.  Now you can condemn me of being juvenile, but I will rebut by saying it incorporates science and concern for the environment.  Furthermore, it focuses upon practices of another culture....so there.  It's about poop.  Check it out!

Also, want you guys to take a second, get your phone, computer, or real-life calendars in front of you and mark down a date:  January 18th.  It's a Tuesday and it's the date of our next Comedy Fundraiser....be there or be square.



For more info: CLICK HERE.

Until tommorrow...


Stewie

www.stewietotherescue.org

Friday, January 7, 2011

The Fri Guy...

I love Fridays.  Fridays are like being next in line...tons of anticipation, unrealized opportunity, and then ultimately, its all you and you get your reward.  Ahhh...Fridays....better not snow that much.

So, sometimes my mind gets to wondering.  Often that gets me into trouble, but sometimes interesting things come from it.  I was thinking about celebrities and how often they claim to be big animal lovers and all that, so I just became curious as to which celebrity owned what and such...and did some googling.



 I found a site that laid out the name of the dog, the breed, and the celebrity it belonged to.  Thought there was some interesting entries and thought you guys might find it interesting, too.  (Note* - Jessica Alba is pictured above...as I find her hot.  Thank You.)

To check it out, CLICK HERE. 

In closing, we want you guys to enjoy the weekend and want to give a special thanks for those who came out to Fiddlesticks last night to "Drink for Stewie."

TTYS,

Stewie
www.stewietotherescue.org

Monday, January 3, 2011

Moody dogs?

Morning.  I have good news and I have bad news.  The good news is the dastardly snow is almost gone.  The bad news is its freezing again.  We can't win, can we?

I don't know about you guys, but I'm very much susceptible to moodiness when seasons change.  Generally, I'm somewhat sarcastic, but with the influx of winter, I'm also low energy with an occasional case of the "crankies" (yes, that is the clinical term...ha).  I'm definitely much more of a summer person, as I think a lot of people are.  Besides the weather, there are other factors that influence mood.  One example is diet/nutrition and believe it or not, this can also affect your dog's mood, too.



To read more about how your dog's diet can affect their demeanor, CLICK HERE.

In closing, some people's moods are beyond our control, but our dogs' are something we can manage, so get on top of that, kids.

BTW...don't forget about our upcoming drink-related get together coming up this Thursday the 6th.  For all the details, CLICK HERE.

Catcha later, gators....

Stewie
www.stewietotherescue.org

Saturday, January 1, 2011

2011 - Let's do this!

Good morning.  Yes, I know it's afternoon, but not to all of us.  Hope everyone had a fantastic night last night, whatever the case.



Generally, I haven't been a fan of New Year's Eve or day, but for whatever reason, I'm kind of seeing the positives lately.  Despite whatever crap we've been through this past year, we've always managed to dust ourselves off and get back up.  We took the good and the bad and kept on truckin'. 

The way I see it...2011 is ripe with opportunity.  Its ripe with great successes waiting to be plucked from the vine and I for one, am going to do whatever I can to take part in this harvest.  In truth, we all can.

Let's kick the negative sh*t to the side for a change and focus on doing the right stuff and getting things done.  We at Stewie to the Rescue, are looking to make more of an impact this year.  We've been helping, but we want to do more.  We want to save more animal's lives, we want to help more owners in need, we want to make more of a difference.

In any mission, you're only as good as the resources around you.  Resources can be tangible or intangible, but they are necessary.  Our greatest resource are the people who are sympathetic to what we're trying to do...you...the reader.  YOU are the ones who can help us put for checks in the "Win Column" then in the "Loss Column." 

We want to thank of all of you who have supported us this past year and with the risk of sounding somewhat unsatisfied, we still ask you to continue your support.  We ask you to tell a friend.  Tell them to tell a friend.  Let them know what we're trying to do and ask them to help, too.  Together we can take 2011 to a new level and make an impact together.

An easy way you can help out is by just coming down to one of our comedy benefits.  Information on our upcoming show on 1/18/11 is available by you CLICKING RIGHT HERE.

Thanks for listening and Happy 2011,

Stewie
www.stewietotherescue.org

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Drinking for Stewie! (say what?!?)

Good morning, near afternoon, everyone.

Besides getting loads of Christmas cheer and some crazy food passed my way this Christmas, I also received a gift that I'm unfortunately unable to return...a massive head cold and sinus infection.

That being said, I apologize for the lateness on the blog, but hey, I'm a trooper.  Snow, nor sleet, nor immense congestion can stop the plight of Stewie, so get ready for a sweet announcement.

If you like fun, good company, and enjoying some choice spirits, you're gonna love this event.  Sound good?  What if I told you that your patronage would be aiding in our mission to help dogs in need?  Even better, right?

I'm glad we're on the same page.  Its like magic or something.

Here's the Event:

Friend of Stewie, Erin Garmont, is guest bartending at Fiddlesticks Bar and Grill on Thursday night, January 6th -

Even awesomer (?), she is donating her tips to Stewie to the Rescue!!

So, come out for a drink or seven (and tip well! - Biggest tip gets a $25 bar tab to be used at another time!)

Where - Fiddlesticks bar and grill
54-58 greenwich ave (between 6th avenue and 7th avenue)

http://www.fiddlesticksnyc.com/

thursday, january 6th. 7:30 to 10:30

*please try to arrive between 7:15 and 7:30 to kick off the event.

drink specials - $4 house cocktails, beer and house wine



Good deal, right?  For more info: CLICK HERE.

See you there....

Stewie
www.stewietotherescue.org

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Its All About Tonight....

Tonight's the night, everyone.  Increase your laughter levels, celebrate the holidays, and help us continue our mission in saving dogs who desperately need our help.


CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE EVENT DETAILS....

See you there,

Stewie
www.stewietotherescue.org

Sunday, December 19, 2010

The Week Ahead....

Good morning and a very happy Sunday to you.

So last night I got dragged out to seeing the new Reese Witherspoon movie.  Generally, I'd avoid her movies like the plague, but I was out with a friend and am working on my control issues, so I decided to give it a try.

The movie itself was filled with stars like Jack Nicholson, Paul Rudd, and Owen Wilson, but they couldn't make it watchable.  I don't think anyone could.  It was a 2 hour snooze fest of cutesy romantic "what if's?" and convoluted business tripe.  It was no Saw 3D, in other words (just kidding).

Let's just say, I could've used the time I spent better.  Speaking of which....

I'm looking at this week and seeing some home holidays down the pike, but right before an amazing event on Wednesday the 22nd.



Now I know what you're thinking.  These guys are really pushing this event hard and all that...but there is a reason behind it.  We NEED your help.  Actually...both WE and THEY need your help.

We've had a good amount of SUCCESS STORIES,  but we can do it alone.  We need the people's support in helping us continue our mission and that's where you guys come in.

So, that being said we have an amazing night of comedy in store for you this Wednesday that will ultimately go to helping some great animals.  Come down, laugh, drink, and get into the holiday spirit knowing that you are making a difference in an animal's life.

For details on the show, CLICK HERE.

We hope to see you there.  Also, consider yourself informed on that Reese Witherspoon flick.  Instead of wasting two hours of your life there, come celebrate and have some laughs with us.

TTYS,

- Stewie
www.stewietotherescue.org

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Hot dogs? Not today...

The weather outside is frightful.  Really, it is.  I know from the last two days I'm starting to sound like some sort of demented, blog writing weather person off their meds, but there is a method to my madness.

If we as people are cold, most likely your pup is, too.  I know I might've touched on some cold prevention tips in a prior blog, but this article: CLICK TO VIEW , will give some further insights on how to protect your dogs from the very snippy, Jack Frost.

Anyhow, keep warm, be well, and don't forget to drink your cocoa.

- Stewie
www.stewietotherescue.org

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

A joke for your Hump Day (Pun totally intended)

Happy Hump Day, folks!

Just for any of you who haven't been outside yet...its still cold.  Consider this your weather report.  Forecast for later?  Cold.  Ha.

So, I woke up this morning, checked some emails and who did I get one from other than Stewie's founder and resident funny man, Harris Bloom.  Harris passed along a joke he happened to like and I shall now pass it on to you....

A dog lover, whose dog was a female and "in heat', agreed to look after and house her neighbors' male dog while they were away on vacation. She had a large house and believed that she could keep them apart; but as she was drifting off to sleep, she heard awful howling and moaning sounds, rushed downstairs and found the dogs locked together, in obvious pain and unable to disengage as so frequently happens when they mate.
 Unable to separate them and perplexed as to what to do next, although it was late, she called the vet, who answered in a very grumpy voice. Having explained the problem to him, the vet said. 

"Hang up the phone and place it down alongside the dogs. I will then call you back and the noise of the ringing will make the male lose his erection and be able to withdraw".
"Do you think that will work?" she asked.

"It just worked for me. " he replied.


Enjoy your hump day, everyone.
Until next time....

Stewie