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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 15, 2021 6:09:28 GMT -5
“National Pet Fire Safety Day on July 15th reminds us to consider our pets when planning fire routes and safety in our homes. Our pets are as much a part of our family as any other member. This day stresses the importance of protecting them. Taking preventable measures now can both save your home and your pet. Many times our pets can cause a fire if we don’t take the proper precautions. PET FIRE SAFETY TIPS Extinguish open flames. Pets are curious and certainly not cautious. Wagging tails haphazardly knock over candles. Curious kitties will paw at sizzling grease, quickly sending a kitchen up in flames. Remove knobs from the stove. When not in use, they will not accidentally get turned on. Consider flameless candles for ambiance and backup lighting in the event of a power outage. Replace glass water bowls with metal or plastic. Outside on wooden decks, they can heat up and actually start a fire. Store leashes and collars near the entrance of your home. When away, have your pets in the main living area for easy rescue. Secure young pets when away from home. This can help avoid fire hazards. Pet kennels or in a pet-proofed room are options. Fire alert window clings help firefighters identifying the room your pets are located and identify the number of pets in the home. Add one to the window of the room you keep your pets when you are away. Keep it updated with the number of pets residing with you and your current phone number. Have a plan when you are home. Know which family members will be responsible for each pet.”
My notes: Humans tend to have a plan for us but we sometimes neglect how this could impact our furbabies.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2021 13:59:53 GMT -5
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Post by Bob on Jul 26, 2021 19:16:18 GMT -5
We don't really plan routes. But we do have pictures of our cats at all entrances so firefighters know to look for them.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 15, 2022 7:35:09 GMT -5
"On July 15th we recognize the love of one magnificent creature on National I Love Horses Day! With over 200 breeds, these spirited animals give humans much to love. Their loyalty and devotion throughout history may only be a fraction of the reasons to love them. Not just a means of transportation, horses cleared fields, fought wars, and moved cattle. Beyond their utility, their companionship was indispensable on long lonely trails. Cattlemen, pioneers, and more recognize horses as cornerstones of survival in a burgeoning nation."
My notes: I've never had a horse but they are quite intelligent. Who has horses? How long have you had them for?
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Post by spg on Jul 15, 2022 9:53:41 GMT -5
Horses are very strong creatures in every sense. They do not get friendly easily, and not to all of course.
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Post by Prometheus on Jul 16, 2022 8:10:23 GMT -5
I love horses and I'm saddened by the loss of mine nearly a month ago. They are expensive pets; but, they used to be an invaluable resource and the only thing some people ever owned.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 16, 2022 9:33:24 GMT -5
I love horses and I'm saddened by the loss of mine nearly a month ago. They are expensive pets; but, they used to be an invaluable resource and the only thing some people ever owned. I'm sorry for your loss! While I have never had a horse, I have had other pets pass away. Do you have other horses?
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 15, 2023 8:18:10 GMT -5
"National Tapioca Pudding Day on July 15th encourages us to dig into this pudding dish enjoyed around the world! Tapioca is a starch derived from the cassava root. While the root looks similar in shape and color to a sweet potato, in its natural form, cassava contains cyanide. However, grinding down the root produces a flour or powder used as a thickening agent. It may also be produced tapioca into pearls. Also known as manioc or yucca, growers cultivate cassava around the world. A part of the Euphorbiaceae (spurge) family, this woody shrub is native to South America but is also grown in Asia and Africa."
My notes: Do you like tapioca? I never could get into it. Do you make it yourself?
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Post by Steve on Jul 15, 2023 11:47:23 GMT -5
I love tapioca pudding. Can't make it myself though.
Side note ... also on this day:
• In 1870, Georgia became the last Confederate state to be readmitted to the Union.
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