This makes Fred feel better

Lawmakers urge pet aid in disasters

Associated Press
September 21, 2006

WASHINGTON -- In a bill sent to President Bush on Wednesday, Congress called for emergency preparedness plans that include helping individuals and families with pets.

People saw images of anguished pet owners asked to abandon their animals to gain shelter or be rescued in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich, an Ohio Democrat who has two beagles and a cocker spaniel, said the bill is about "compassion and the recognition of the importance of compassion in the life of this nation."

The bill calls for state and local emergency preparedness plans to make provisions for families with pets and individuals with service animals.

It grants the Federal Emergency Management Agency the authority to help state and local governments develop emergency and evacuation plans that take pets and service animals into account.

It also authorizes some federal financial help for states establishing emergency shelters for people and their pets.The Senate passed the bill in August.
Copyright 2006 Newsday Inc.

Fred Likes Souvenirs

Fred has heard a rumor that one of his mommies with the initials M.L. has purchased yummy souvenirs for him during her business trip to Albany. Okay, okay, Fred will share with Fanny.

Don't go, Mommy!

Mommy Lizo is going away on a business trip today. She'll be gone until Friday. I wish she wouldn't go, especially since Mama Carol isn't feeling well.

Mommy Lizo takes us out for our afternoon walk and gives us milkbones and sings to me. I will miss her while she's away in silly Albany.

I love you, Mommy Lizo.

Love,

Fred

Fred Likes Babies (Sometimes)

Look, Suri Cruise really exists! Here's her first picture from Vanity Fair.

Ah, I remember the first time my pictures were printed in Cosmopuplitan, when I was a wee pup. It's a special time.

Anyway, sometimes Fred likes babies, and sometimes they make Fred so nervous that he must run from their groping hands and hide in the bedroom. The little ones are especially fond of pulling on Freddy's ears.

Fred Hates Being Wet

Why do you make it rain, mommy? Why? WHY?

Mommy makes the rain, you know.

To the left, a (very wet) photo of my handsome self.

Fred Loves the Mets

Fred has entered the "Met Your Pet" contest.
If he wins, his mommies will get tickets to a Mets game and you'll see a giant picture of our favorite hound mix on DiamondVision.

Freddy just loved dressing up in his Met hat and Lizo's glasses for these pictures, can't you tell?

Yea, Fred!

Audra & Zoe at Sesame Place on 8/16

This one's for Mama Carol

Love, Fred

PS: Can we go to Sesame Place, too?

Fred's Burning Question About Pluto Answered

Courtesy of Jesse McKinley and The New York Times:

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Sure enough, some people also asked the existential questions that the cosmos typically inspires. Why did this happen? What does it mean? And, of course, how does this affect Mickey Mouse’s dog?

Soon after the announcement from the astronomical union, Disney executives were peppered with questions about whether Pluto’s planetary status would affect Mickey’s sidekick. The answer was no.

“He’s taking the news in stride,” said Lisa Haines, a spokeswoman for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
Even at Disney, though, it seemed that people were distancing the cosmic outcast.

“Pluto was not necessarily named after Pluto the planet,” Ms. Haines said. “We’ve got absolutely nothing on record that even draws a connection between the two. And we’re certainly not changing Pluto’s name.”

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Fred hopes he won't get sued by the Disney Megalith for posting that cute pic of Pluto.

Fred Hearts Olivia

She's a 3 month old maltepoo.

Great Woof Lodge

Breaking news...this is where we are going on Thanksgiving Weekend to celebrate 13 years of the Miracle of Caleigh:

Great Woof Lodge

What, Mommy? It's Great WOLF Lodge? Puppies aren't allowed? That's not fair!

Fred likes water parks, especially indoor water parks that he can enjoy even when it is chilly outside.

It Gives Fred Pawse

My Dear Anonymous,

I heard through the Wrigley's gumline that you are home with a sore foot. Fred does not have feet, but I do have paws, and I know what it's like when I get something stuck in them. Ouch!

I hope that you are already feeling better, darling Anonymous. Rest up, watch some Ellen, and know that I am thinking of you.


Ever yours,

Frederick

PS: You could never scare me, I promise.

Fred's Pet Peeves

My Lovely Anonymous,

Yes, even pets can have pet peeves! Here are some of mine:

The vacuum cleaner
People who leave gum wrappers all over the place
Empty water bowls
Deli meats
People who chew on ice in a loud and annoying manner when other people and pets are trying to sleep
Itchy ears
Short people who try to take pictures of Fred when Fred is sleeping
People who don't leave room for Fred on the couch or on the bed

These are just a few of the things that make Fred fume. And yes, that is a photo of my handsome self in the top right corner.

Love always,

Your Freddy

Hello out there?

Dear Anonymous,

Where are you? I miss you.

Fondly,

Fred

A Dog Park Kinda Weekend

Dearest Anonymous,

It seems we have established a type of correspondence, as it were. How lovely. Fred likes making friends.

It's funny you should mention the dog park, because Mama Carol has been seriously remiss in this regard. I can't even remember the last time Fanny and I played in the dog park. It's the most wonderful feeling, Anonymous - no leashes, ears blowing in the breeze....life doesn't get any better.

There is a group of dogs who get together in the park by our house each night, and they are all allowed off-leash, but noooo, not us. Mama Carol can be pretty strict (who knew). We only get to be off leash in the basketball court or (allegedly) in the dog park, THOUGH WE HAVEN'T BEEN THERE IN FOREVER, MAMA.

Okay, Fred will calm down. [Breathe deeply]

Anyway, I think Fanny and I are going to the groomer on Saturday. I love the groomer. I always enjoy getting a puppy pedicure and a little massage. Ahhh. And on Sunday, the baby comes home from camp.

Have a great weekend, Anonymous!

Love and Kisses,

F. Carter Duboff

Fred has fans!

Dear Anonymous,

Thank you sooooo much for writing a comment. I really appreciate that. Sometimes I'm not sure that anyone is out there reading my blog.

If you want more good readin', try Mama Lizo's Blog:

The Disorganized Librarian

I tried to drive the Puppy Bus up to Westchester yesterday to rescue my mom, but I got lost and turned back home. I thought I was supposed to drive to Rye Bread, NY, but Mommy said it was just Rye. Oh well. I was bummed because I thought there would be some rye bread for Fred upon my arrival. Apparently there is only rye.

Love and Bully Stix,

Fred

All aboard the Puppy Bus!

I'm driving as fast as I can, mom!

Love,

Fred

Mommy is out Golfing

Mama Carol left this morning for a golf trip. It's part of her job, she says. She is also going to discuss a book called From Good to Great. Well, all they really need to do is ask Fred about being great, no?

I wish I could go golfing, too. I would catch the balls, but I don't think I would bring them back.

Mama Lizo, Fanny, and I are going to have a great time tonight while Mommy is away on her trip. We're not going to watch ANY movies about English people. We're going to have a dog movie fiesta - Lassie Come Home, Benji, Old Yeller, etc. We might watch the Mets, too - Fred likes baseball.

Okay, so I don't write much

I've been getting some flak lately due to the lack of posts. I would like to remind you that FRED DOES NOT HAVE THUMBS. Okay? I'm just doing my best over here.

I have to go to my photo session now.

Later,

Fred

Home Cookin'

I'm Fred and I like home cooking.

Sadly, the supply of Mama Lizo's home cooked chicken and rice has dried up.

Fanny and I are thinking of circulating a petition to restore the home cooking.

Okay, it was Fanny's idea.

Fanny is on the mend

I'm Fred and I have a sick family member.

My sister Fanny hasn't been feeling well. We're not sure if it's from the lamb chop bone she scarfed down on Friday or something she ate in the park. Mama Lizo took her to the nice lady vet yesterday - I went along for the ride, too. I love the car. The nice lady vet put a thermometer in Fanny's butt and took x-rays and gave Fanny two shots - one shot to help her stop pooping and throwing up and one shot of an antibiosomething (I'm not clear on this). She also took some of Fanny's blood for some tests, and gave Mama Lizo some pills for Fanny to take for a few days.

Last night, all Fanny could have were ice cubes. Mama Lizo also cooked up some lovely roast chicken and rice, which she and Mama Carol are only giving to Fanny. I don't see why I can't have some. I mean, the special Beneful stews I'm getting as a consolation prize are okay and all, but I love chicken and rice.

That picture on the right isn't Fanny, BTW, but it sort of looks like her. Fanny is bigger.

Well, I'm glad that Fanny is on the mend.