3 egg whites beaten

1 cup grated low fat cheddar cheese

3 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice

4 slices cooked bacon (remove fat by lying on paper towel)

2 cups cooked carrots mashed (or favorite veggie of choice)

3 teaspoon nutritional yeast (This can be found in bulk food aisle in grocery or health food store)

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine all ingredients. Mix thoroughly or place in Vitamix blender on low. Light oil a cookie sheet with olive oil. Roll mixture into small 2 inch balls and place on lightly oiled cookie sheet. Flatten each ball with a fork. Bake for about 8 minutes until lightly browned. Cool to room temperature and store as many as you will use in a week in container in refrigerator. Freeze remainder in one week batches. Will keep really well for 3 months (minimum) in freezer without losing quality.

Thank you for all you do for us throughout the year!

………..Love your furry, four legged children.

Saturday, June 1^st, 2013-
Contact us today for reservations! Call 1.888.755.3480

Imagine a weekend at Watermark Beach Resort and See Ya Later Ranch that promises to be full of good times, plenty of laughter, great conversation, excellent food paired with exceptional wines and plenty of fun-filled surprises for your furry friend!

For more information visit: Sit, Sip and Stay Canine Capers Weekend

All for a great cause with proceeds to the BC SPCA.

Walk or run. Take a dip or swim in our saltwater pool. Sooth your senses in our steam room. Take in the canine exhibits on our reception lawn facing Osoyoos Lake. And don’t forget the Doggy Fashion Show! Enjoy a nice glass of wine or two and some tapas. Just relax in your beautifully appointed suite.

Come evening, allow Executive Chef – Jonas Stadtlander to tantalize your taste buds with a specially created 4-Course Prefix Menu paired with See Ya Later Ranch’s best wines.

Top this off with a fun-filled visit to See Ya Later Ranch on Sunday for Vine Tails! Explore the vineyard with your pooch and along the way find savory tasting stations for both you and your best friend!

Package Includes:

• 1-night accommodation at Watermark Beach Resort
• Complimentary parking
• Complimentary wireless internet access
• Welcome Amenity Bag for you and your furry friend!
• BC SPCA Exhibits & Doggy Fashion Show
• 4-Course Prefix Dinner Menu paired with
  See Ya Later Ranch’s Brut, Belle, Ping, Rover & Jimmy My Pal
• Vine Tails Event on Sunday at the Ranch

From $229.00 per person, based on double occupancy in a 1-Bedroom City/Mountain View suite. Single, Triple, Quad and Lake View Suite and additional night rates are available upon request.

Taxes are additional.

Contact us today for reservations! Call 1.888.755.3480

For more information visit: Sit, Sip and Stay Canine Capers Weekend

Here is what is happening for the month of May:

May 1st – Shanna Dance

May 8th – John MacArthur

May 15th – Maureen Washington

May 22nd – Miranda Sage

May 29th – Edie DaPonte

Drop by for a drink on Wednesday:

$5 Off all Bottles of Wine

Reservations Recommended: 250-294-7500
Dinner/Cocktails from 4PM in the O Bistro

Things to Know About Dogs

• Dogs can only sweat from the bottoms of their feet.
• Dogs make over 100 different facial expressions, largely using their ears.
• Dogs can make about 10 vocal sounds.
• Dogs can see color, just not red.
• The world has over 350 breeds of dogs.
• Dogs were the first domesticated animal.
• At full throttle, dogs can run about 19 miles per hour.

Things to Know About Cats

• Cats cannot sweat.
• A group of kittens is called a kindle. If the cats are adults, it’s called a clowder.
• Cats can make over 100 vocal sounds.
• A cat can leap up to seven times its actual height
• At full throttle, an adult cat can run up to 30 miles per hour.
• Your cat’s nose has ridges that are unique to him, just like your fingerprint.
• It’s not your imagination – cats are flexible. They have over 230 bones in their
• tiny bodies, and many are loosely attached to add to flexibly.
• Cats can remember things for up to 16 hours, which is even greater than many monkeys.

So go ahead and learn a few of these interesting tidbits. Your friends will be amazed when you spout off the fun facts you know about your animals. If nothing else, you will be well armed for your next game of Trivial Pursuit.

Popular Names for Dogs

If you have a male dog and name him Max, he’s likely to have many friends at doggy school with the same name, because for the past seven years this was the most popular boy dog name. For girls the top name is Bella, which became popular when the Twilight series hit the shelves. Other popular names for girls include Lola, Molly and Lucy. Male dogs are often named Buddy, Rocky and Cooper. Bailey was popular for dogs of both genders.

Popular Names for Cats

Interestingly, in 2012 the top cat names for male and female cats were the same as with dogs. Bella and Max were the top of the list for popularity. After those, females were often named Luna, Kitty and Lucy. Male cats boasted names like Tiger, Simba and Oliver.

Whether you choose one of these popular names or something of your own choosing, naming your pet is an important decision. Take the time to find the perfect name, because you will be calling it for many years.

First, it’s important to note that food allergies for pets are actually fairly uncommon. True allergies only occur for 10 percent of pets. Flea and environmental allergies are much more common.

Instead, many pets suffer from a food intolerance. If a pet is allergic to a food, they will respond with severe itching, hives and other allergic reactions. If they are intolerant of a food, they will have digestive complaints, like vomiting or diarrhea.

That said, pets can be allergic, and they can develop an allergy at any time. Cats are most commonly allergic to fish, beef and diary. Dogs are most commonly allergic to chicken eggs, corn, soy, wheat, dairy, chicken or beef. Unfortunately, these foods are part of almost all commercially prepared pet foods. Because of this, if you suspect an allergy, it’s important to get your pet checked out by the vet before you start eliminating foods, because you don’t want to sacrifice your pet’s nutrition for a supposed allergy.

Dog Days of Scugog will return to the Scugog Shores Museum Village over the weekend of Saturday, July 20th and Sunday, July 21st as Durham Region’s largest dog event marks its eleventh anniversary. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

A fun-filled day for dogs and their whole family, the Scugog Shores Museum Village is expecting more than 2,500 dogs, their owners and interested spectators to join in the weekend-long fun that aims to promote the proper training and care of dogs and to celebrate the joy of sharing our lives with our canine friends.

Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and $2 for children aged 5 – 12. Children 4 and under are free. Family weekend passes are available for $20 (includes 2 adults and unlimited children 12 & under).

 Dog Days Fast Facts:

• Dog Days is the largest event hosted by the Scugog Shores Museum Village. Since 2003 over 13 000 people and dogs have attended and $80,000 has been raised for the Museum.
• Our attendance in 2011 was over 1800 people.

What does the Dog Days of Scugog mean to our past participants?

• “It’s a favourite venue for all of our competitors. The Museum is a wonderful host, with plenty of free parking, lots of grassy areas for the dogs as well as cool vendors for everyone to visit. The two day event is always jam packed full of fun contests, competitions and demos as well as great shopping!” – Erin Braybrook, President, Ontario Dock Dogs
• “I feel that Dog Day of Scugog is a “great hands on” weekend. Dogs and their owners can enjoy and learn about different dog events, training and organizations that deal with dogs. Something for everyone a great family day for dog lovers” – Joan Reid, Canadian Association of Rally Obedience.
• “Dog Days of Scugog is one of Ontario’s only festivals that truly celebrates our lives with our canine companions in all its many facets. From humorous competitions such as “I look like my dog” to serious disc and dog diving competitions to dog fashion shows, this festival is just plain fun for you and your dog” – Paula Bund, member of the Dog Days Organizing Committee and owner of two large Golden Doodles.
• It has been a fantastic vehicle for us to let people know what St. John’s Therapy Dogs do in this community. We also benefit by getting many new volunteers. The booth attracts many dog lovers who enjoy chatting about their canine partners.” – Sylvia Stringer, St. John’s Therapy Dogs.

Vendor Information

Vendor space is available for commercial, businesses, breeders and non-profit groups. We are looking for commercial vendors in the following categories: fashion, accessories, travel, food & treats, health, artists & photography. All vendors are welcome.

Commercial Vendors
1 day registration – $75.00 + HST / 2 day registration – $100.00 + HST
Exhibit space is 10′x 10′. 1 x 8′ table & 2 chairs are provided. You are welcome to bring tables, chairs and a canopy for your space but all equipment must fit in the assigned space. Tables may be reserved in advance for $10.00 each and chairs for $2.00 each.

Non-profit Exhibitors and Breeders
1 day registration – $15.00 + HST / 2 day registration – $25.00 + HST
Exhibit space is 10′x 10′. 1 x 8′ table & 2 chairs are provided. You are welcome to bring tables, chairs and a canopy for your space but all equipment must fit in the assigned space. Tables may be reserved in advance for $10.00 each and chairs for $2.00 each.

• 3 cups barley flour
• 2 cups lean beef (ground or otherwise)
• 1 cup pureed carrots
• 1 cup pureed parsnips
• 4 cups oat flour
• 1 cup bran
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup of water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine all ingredients. Roll into a dough to about ¾ “ thickness and cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Place on oiled cookie sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until toasted brown,

Store enough for one week in fridge and package remaining cookies in small containers or individual freezer bags. Freeze remaining containers and use as needed.

If you would like to share your favorite cat or dog cookie recipe please submit it to Pets Can Stay to have it featured on the Pets Can Stay website and newsletter.

First, if possible, start this process when your cat is a kitten. The earlier you start, the easier this training will go. You can crate train an older cat, but the process will be more time consuming and challenging.

The goal of crate training is to teach your cat that the crate is a fun, rewarding place to go. You must associate the crate with positive experiences. If the only time your cat goes in the crate is when you are headed somewhere scary, like the airport or vet’s office, he is going to hate it. Use it during play, offer treats when he is inside and even consider using it as a place for meals.

Avoid sticking your cat inside the crate and leaving. This is going to make it a scary place. Instead, place treats inside for him to discover, and use clicker training to encourage him to play near or even in it.

Finally, keep it as a part of your regular furniture. Soon his inborn curiosity will take him inside, and you can begin rewarding the behavior and making the crate a fun, comfortable place to go.