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kelgrid · 6 years

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Year of the Dog - Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier “The Glen of Imaal Terrier (Irish: Brocaire Uí Mháil) is a breed of dog of the terrier category and one of four Irish terrier breeds. It is sometimes called the Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier or the Wicklow Terrier, and the name of the breed is often shortened by fanciers to just Glen. The breed originates in, and is named for, the Glen of Imaal in County Wicklow, Ireland. Reportedly, the Glen's history began during the reign of Elizabeth I, who hired French and Hessian mercenaries to put down a rebellion in Ireland. After the conflict, many of these soldiers settled in the Wicklow area. They brought with them their low-slung hounds, which they bred with the local terrier stock, eventually developing a distinctive breed that became known as the Glen of Imaal Terrier. Glens were originally used for eradicating other animals such as rat, fox, badger, and otter, and also as a general-purpose farm dog for herding and family companionship. Unlike many other terriers, they are "strong dogs" rather than "sounders"—they were bred to work mute to ground, going silently into dens after their quarry rather than barking at it to alert their handlers. In hunting trials, which used to be required by many kennel clubs for championships, Glens were disqualified if they sounded at the quarry. For this reason, today they are among the quietest terriers. According to Irish lore, Glen of Imaal Terriers were also used as turnspit dogs to turn meat over fires for cooking. Evidence for this is scarce, and engravings of such dogs from the 19th century do not bear much resemblance to today's Glen. It is, however, repeated in many descriptions of the breed and often used in color commentary by dog show announcers. The breed almost died out before being revived in the early twentieth century by breeders in its homeland. Today, the Glen of Imaal Terrier is still one of the rarest breeds of dog (in the US, living registered animals number in the hundreds) and the least-known Irish terrier breed. It is considered a vulnerable native breed by the UK's Kennel Club, which tracks breeds in which fewer than 300 puppies are registered each year.”

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alchemisland · 5 years

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Here's some short stories about times I met dogs/times dogs met me:

1. A red setter called Duke ran across a field and jumped at me, knocking me clear. I was seven, looked three and screamed like a newborn. Duke was all over me, gently batting and licking, which I perceived as attempted fatal swipes. I was always afraid of Duke after that.

2. The first year we had Pluto, my sister's west highland terrier shitzu cross, he came on the annual Stephen's Day walk across the rugged Wicklow hills. Thought he was tough, yapping at everything. Built for hunting, they said. He had to be ferried half the way, his head stuck out of a backpack he befouled twice

3. An old dog called Jacob used to lie on the path near my parent's house all day long. He loved pets. His black fur was soft as silk and on hot days, I'd press my ear to his warm flank and listen to him breathing

4. I like dogs, why not read my new story? It has a demon dog, kinda.

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awkwardlyamusing-blog · 5 years

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The many challenges that go with welcoming a new pet into your life

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The many challenges that go with welcoming a new pet into your life

It’s important to establish a good schedule for a new pet

The many challenges that go with welcoming a new pet into your life

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Susie had done her research carefully when she chose her first dog. She had visited a well known dog rescue centre, and with the help of their team, she’d been matched to a five year old terrier called Rosie.

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Rosie was a nervous, quiet creature, but Susie knew that she was the one for her. There was an immediate emotional link, with Rosie huddling in towards her for comfort at once.

The rescue centre gave Susie as much help as they could: Rosie had been microchipped, spayed, vaccinated, and treated for fleas and worms. Susie was given a small sample of the food that Rosie was used to, and she was given a care sheet that outlined the routine that Rosie was used to. But as she drove away from the rescue centre, Susie realised that now she was on her own: Rosie and herself were starting a new life together, and it was up to her to make sure that it worked out well.

When you get a new pet, that’s the ultimate truth: animals cannot be responsible for themselves. As their owner, or guardian, or companion, or however you like to see yourself, you are the one with the power, the authority, the knowledge and the ability to control what happens in your pet’s life. If you get it wrong, your pet will suffer the consequences. But if you get it right, your pet will go on to have a healthy, enjoyable life.

So where do you start? Susie was fortunate: with the help of the rescue centre, she and Rosie had hit the ground running. All of the basic boxes had been ticked. If you get a pet from a different source (e.g. if you buy a puppy from an online private sale), you have more work to do on your own.

The most effective short cut is to take your new arrival to the vet: in any case, this is usually needed because puppies and kittens need to have vaccinations, with the last one usually being given at 10 – 12 weeks of age. This timing is useful: as well as giving the necessary vaccination, your vet is able to give you a run down of the basic important facts of what needs to be done.

Vaccinations, microchipping, nutrition, parasite control, spay and neutering, socialisation and training, pet insurance: these are the main areas that need to be discussed. Most new owners are only vaguely aware of the latest recommendations in each of these areas. Vets do this stuff every day, so they are fully up to date with the best advice, and they’re happy to pass it on to you. Our clinic, like many, allows a double appointment for first pet visits, giving a full half hour to go through everything.

Even if you have taken on your pet from a well-informed rescue centre, it can be worth that first visit to the vet. Your new animal can then be registered officially, their body weight recorded, and a plan for long term flea, tick and worm control can be put into place. This all makes it easier if your pet falls ill or has an accident: your vet already has all of the necessary information about the animal.

It’s a big moment when you arrive home with your pet: the world has changed for both of you. From now on, you share a new daily routine, and it’s important to get that right. Animals love a regular schedule, so that they know what to expect. There are few hard and fast rules, but in general, there’s an average pattern which suits many people and pets.

First, when you get up in the morning: if you have a cat, they love breakfast early on, so a small meal makes sense. Many people leave dry kibble down for their cats to graze on, but this isn’t a good idea: obesity has become very common and it makes sense to give a measured amount of food every day to prevent this. It’s better to feed several small meals a day: this mirrors how cats eat in the wild, hunting small prey frequently. Ideally, use a food releasing toy to feed them so that they need to work a bit, burning up energy around meal times.

If you have a dog, the general rule is that it’s better to exercise before eating, and this is a great way to start the day. On average, a dog should be taken for a walk for 20 to 30 minutes twice daily: this gives them the mental stimulation they need as well as the physical exercise. And by the way, it’s good for you, and it’s good for the relationship between you and your dog too.

After the walk, it’s breakfast time. Most dogs do well with two smaller meals a day rather than one big meal. Choose their diet carefully: there are many options, but the main goal is to find a diet that is tasty, good for their health, and convenient and affordable for you. Do your research: talk to people who you know with healthy dogs, and discuss the topic with your vet. Be wary of online advice on this topic: there are many strong opinions based on “fake news” out there.

Most dogs are happy to snooze and just lie around for a few hours after breakfast, idling while still being close to you. A short walk at lunch is ideal: breaking the routine of the day.

Then in the evening, it’s time for another decent walk and another meal.

Variations in the routine are welcome: no humans or animals would choose to have exactly the same day, repeated endlessly. But a good, simple daily routine, planned when you first get your pet, is a sensible place to start. Both you and your new pet will settle more quickly and live healthier, happier lives.

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kartiavelino · 5 years

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Fionnula Flanagan recalls rainy Dublin parades and New York ladies of the night

When Fionnula Flanagan was a girl in Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day was an understated affair. “It always rained,” the 77-year-old actress says. “You’d go watch the parade. The army would have some tanks out, the Irish Air Force would bring its one airplane on its truck, and there’d be a lot of floats. All the pubs were closed, and that put everyone in a bad humor. That, and the rain!” Flanagan has spent most of the last five decades living in California, making many a TV movie and guest appearances in no fewer than three “Star Trek” spinoffs. Through April, you can see her on stage in Broadway’s “The Ferryman,” about a family in Northern Ireland at the height of the Troubles during the 1970s. Jez Butterworth’s drama features a live baby, a real goose and a rabbit — as well as a performance by Flanagan that critics have called “sublime.” Here’s what she told us of being an Irishwoman at home and in New York, a city she’s come to love. What brought you here, and when? I first came in 1968 with a play I’d done in Dublin, Brian Friel’s “Lovers.” I believed, from reading the Saturday Evening Post, that New York was all yellow taxicabs, so I wasn’t used to the noise — the sirens, the cars! I had an apartment in the Camelot, on the corner of Eighth and 45th Street. At the time, most all of the women living there were call girls, and they dressed fabulously. They had high, high white boots long before anyone else did, and were always dressed to the nines. I’d meet them in the elevator, looking like a country mouse, on my way to the Music Box Theatre. Someone would say, “Where are you off to, honey?” “I’m going to work.” “Well, we are, too.” They were ladies of the night. What do you think of our St. Patrick’s Day parade? I’ve only ever seen the Fifth Avenue one on television. But 20 years ago, I got a note from Brendan Fay, who said he and his LGBT friends weren’t allowed to walk in the Fifth Avenue parade, so he was going to start a St. Pat’s For All parade in Sunnyside, Queens. It takes place every year, and this year, he invited me to be the grand marshal. I went there Sunday [March 3]. They made me a sash with my name embroidered on it, and I marched. I think every politician in New York was there! We all stood on a dais and said a few words, and I thought, “Any minute now, this dais is going to collapse.” But it didn’t. People tout St. Patrick as the person who saved Ireland, but that’s not true. The pig saved Ireland. During famine times, and there were many, if you could keep a pig, you could sell it or its little ones and pay your rent. That was a huge thing that hung over people’s heads: “How would I pay my rent?”My late husband used to say we should start a movement to make the pig the symbol of Ireland, not the shamrock. Do you still have a place in Ireland? I have a house in County Wicklow, about an hour south of Dublin. My house is on the edge of a town so small, it’s not even on the map. I’ve been living in California since 1972, but I go as often as I can. Actually, they’re having summer-like weather in Ireland now, the mildest winter ever on record. There, if it hits 70 degrees, people say, “Oh my God, the heat’s awful!” Years ago, there was a headline, “Temperature soars to 70, thousands succumb” — but that’s because they were sitting on the beach wearing their overcoats. That’s very Samuel Beckett-like: People wearing overcoats and fainting because of the heat. I’m planning to come back to New York. I’d like to do more theater, and this is where theater is. This is such a fascinating city — there’s so much to do and see. I’ve got to walk across that Brooklyn Bridge one day. Another thing I’d like to do is go up to the top of the Empire State Building late at night. You pay $36 and you can see the entire city. I intend to do that before I leave the show in April. I’ve got a poodle-terrier mix who’s 9. Betty, who’s named for Betty Ford, has been everywhere with me. She comes to Ireland and travels in a bag under my seat. She even comes to the theater on matinee days, provided she doesn’t go down in the basement, because that’s where the geese and the rabbits are. Each animal in the show has an understudy. We thought the second goose was male. Then it laid an egg. Share this: https://nypost.com/2019/03/15/fionnula-flanagan-recalls-rainy-dublin-parades-and-new-york-ladies-of-the-night/ The post Fionnula Flanagan recalls rainy Dublin parades and New York ladies of the night appeared first on My style by Kartia. https://kartiavelino.com/2019/03/fionnula-flanagan-recalls-rainy-dublin-parades-and-new-york-ladies-of-the-night.html

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