#bbq dog safety

[puppyexpressions]

5 Ways to Keep Your Pet Safe During A Cookout

Summertime and cookouts often go hand-in-hand. From barbecued ribs to potato salad and sweet treats, many family gatherings revolve around this warm weather tradition. Our pets are family, and most pet owners want to include their pets in family gatherings and activities. Many pets enjoy the added attention from visiting family members, and they likely will drool in anticipation of a delicious piece of steak or burger that may accidentally fall from the grill.

 However, grilling and cookout activities can be dangerous to pets, and lead to burns, skin irritations, choking, and sometimes deadly gastrointestinal (GI) problems. We want to ensure your pets are safe during summertime cookouts, so follow these five cooking safety tips.

#1: Keep your pet away from the grill while cooking

The sizzling aroma of fresh meats and veggies on the grill can be enticing not only to people, but also to pets. However, an active grill holds many pet hazards. Pets should be kept more than three feet from grills, because the dangerous grilling flames and heat can lead to burned paws and singed whiskers on curious noses. Therefore, never leave an active grill unattended. 

Additionally, ensure you prevent pets from accessing the fat and meat trimmings that build up and become trapped below the grill. Pets lack the proper enzymes to digest rich, fatty foods, and ingestion can result in GI distress, inflammation, or potentially deadly pancreatitis.

#2: Never leave grilling accessories in a pet-accessible area

Many tools are required to ensure a successful grilling venture. However, these tools can injure pets. Ensure you keep all grilling tools, such as skewers and cooking tongs, out of paws’ reach to prevent traumatic injuries from sharp edges, or burned tongues in pets trying to sample your recipes. Additionally, store charcoal bags in a pet-safe location to prevent ingestion. Although charcoal is not toxic to pets, ingestion can still lead to GI problems, choking, or blockages that may require surgery in some cases. 

Store all plastic ware and storage containers in a non-pet-accessible location, to prevent a dangerous ingestion. Your pet also may be tempted to lick residual food particles off the foil, and accidentally ingest some of the foil, which can lead to GI blockages. Diagnosing this type of blockage can be challenging because the foil is not visible on an X-ray.

#3: Avoid sharing your plate with your pet

We understand that your pet’s longing eyes and drooling muzzle can be impossible to ignore while you prepare your barbecue feast. However, many popular grilling foods, spices, and side dishes are dangerous to pets, and can lead to GI inflammation, blockages that may require surgery, or potentially deadly toxicities. Never hesitate to call your if you are concerned that your pet has ingested a toxic food, and always keep the ASPCA Animal Poison Control number readily available. 

Common cookout foods dangerous to pets include:

Bones

Raw meats

Hot dogs

Garlic, onions, or other members of the Allium family

Ketchup  

Corn cobs

Salty snacks, including pretzels, chips, peanuts, and popcorn

Desserts, or any chocolate

Alcoholic beverages or desserts with alcohol

Sugar free foods, such as jello

#4: Use caution with bug repellent and sunscreen around pets

The rising temperatures bring an abundance of biting insects, including mosquitoes and fleas, which can carry infectious diseases and parasites dangerous to pets. Bug repellent and citronella candles are as much summer staples as swimsuits and cookouts. However, never use human-intended insecticides on your pet, and ensure your pet is a safe distance away when you apply bug spray to yourself or in the yard. Most commercial repellents contain ingredients that are dangerous to pets.

Veterinary-prescribed flea, tick, and heartworm prevention products are the safest, most effective way to protect your pet from hitchhiking pests. Additionally, excess ultraviolet exposure can lead to sunburn, or skin cancer, in some breeds. Never apply sunscreen directly on your pet without veterinary advice. Many human sunscreens contain ingredients such as zinc oxide, or para-aminobenzoic acid, that are toxic to pets.

#5: Ensure your pet can be identified

You can easily become distracted during the chaos of family or friends arriving to share the fruits of your barbecue labor. Ensure that your pet is microchipped, and wearing a secondary identification such as an embroidered collar or tag. Curious pets may accidentally sneak out the front door during the excitement of arriving guests. A microchip is the safest, most effective, and only permanent means of identifying your pet, should they go on an unplanned adventure. Always ensure your pet’s microchip registration is kept up to date with your current contact information.

[pawsathomepetsitting]

With BBQs all weekend & fireworks tonight, remember some of these extra tips to help keep your pets safe & happy too 🐱🐾🎆 #Caturday

Via Petfinder.com

[fandom-oneshots-etc]

Hey, can you write a story about Evan Buckley and Reader announcing that she’s pregnant to the 118 at like a family gathering :)

🍄 Pairing: Evan Buckley x Reader

🍄 Genre: Fluff

🍄 Summary: At a 118 family gathering, Buck's overprotective nature reveals a little more than the two of you had planned.

🍄 Word Count: 1618

🍄 Abbreviations: N/A

🍄 Warnings: Pregnancy, implied pregnancy complications

🍄 Note: I really liked this request Anon! I hope this is what you were looking for. I thought about this scenario and I instantly imagined Buck accidentally announcing the pregnancy rather than planned. If you would rather a planned version, just pop in another request. A similar request came from @quinnstan247. Enjoy :)

You could feel the eyes following you closely as you slipped into the kitchen to refill your glass of orange cordial. Your overprotective, puppy-dog boyfriend remained outside in the garden of the Nash household along with the rest of the team as they stood around Bobby and the BBQ grill. You knew that Buck was searching for any reason he could to follow you inside, but you met his gaze through the windows and offered him a reassuring smile that seemed to subdue him for the minute.

Since the second you found out, Buck had been glued to your side. It had been three weeks since you took that test, since your doctor had confirmed it and in that time you had, had to convince him every single day that he could leave you and go to work. Every day he fought you, wanting the both of you to stay home so you could rest and he could wait on your every want and need, but you couldn’t do that. You were only thirteen weeks along and there was hardly any reason to be confined to the bed just yet. You knew that he was only concerned about the safety of you and the peach you currently carried in your womb. It was endearing and one of the sweetest things you’d ever seen, you hadn’t thought that Buck could get any sweeter, but here you were one act away from having a mouth full of cavities.

What hadn’t helped was that Buck had been responding to a number of pregnancy calls in the past few weeks a few resulting in sadder endings than anyone wanted. They had definitely struck a chord with Buck and had only made him hover all the more.

Adding the water to your cordial, you took a sip of the orange, a light buzz filling your taste-buds. You had become obsessed with anything orange flavoured since your pregnancy diagnosis. Whether it was orange skittles (which Buck had kindly sat and sorted out for you), or orange flavoured chocolate, or even the orange flavoured cupcakes you had found at the grocery store and ate within an hour of buying, anything orange and you were all for it.

Walking back into the garden, your entire body seemed to clench a little as you stepped back into the gaze of the sun. As much as you were enjoying this down time with the 118, it was so hot. The heatwave had only hit LA in the past few days but already it was in full swing and you were feeling every beam of it.

“Y/n,” you turned over to where Athena was sat with Hen and her daughter May. The three of them were stood around the mini bar that Athena had installed, in direct sunlight. Already hot, you fought down the urge to grimace as you moved to stand by them, the sun glaring on your skin. “We were just telling May about Buck and that kiddie ride at the mall. She doesn’t believe us.” Hen informed and a grin split across your lips, taking your mind off of the sweltering heat.

“Oh my, God. I have a photo, hang on,” You pulled your phone out of your shoulder bag and set your drink on the bar, thumb flicking through the many photos in your gallery in search of the one from the Saturday before. “He thought it was funny and I tried to tell him he wouldn’t fit but he insisted,” You giggled and turned your phone for May to see. “I honestly thought I’d have to call nine-one-one.”

Displayed across your screen was the photo that still had you giggling a week later. There sat Buck, who had squeezed his way into the small metal bus which was obviously aimed for children 7 and under. But Buck had twisted his body at all kinds of angles and had somehow managed to worm his way into the ride. His head was poked out of the door hole, his legs curled up against his chest, unable to stretch out in the tiny space that his body was occupying.

What Athena and the others didn’t know was that Buck wouldn’t have gotten into the ride if it wasn’t for you. That morning your hormones had been playing you like a fiddle and every little thing had upset you, the bin bag had broken when you were trying to change it out for a new one, somehow a red sock had slipped in with your whites and now everything you owned was slightly toned pink and they had shown that advert with the puppy sat in a box, in the rain, on the side of the street with people walking past ignoring it. It seemed, that morning, that everything was stacked against you. Buck had offered to come with you to the mall so you could pick up your clothing order from a store, you had ordered certain items that they didn’t have in stock and they had delivered into the store the day before. You were buzzing to see the new pair of pumps you had ordered. You knew that in a few months if not weeks, the shoes would probably be pressing against the sides of your feet and ankles because of the pregnancy swelling, but that hadn’t stopped you from ordering them in your size. However, like everything else that morning, even that didn’t go as planned. The shoes had been delivered in the wrong colour and in a size smaller than you wanted, making them impossible to wear. Buck had seen how disheartened you had been when you left the store, trying not to cry in frustration. He had wanted to do something to cheer you up and in a joking manner he had made a bet with you that he could fit inside the kiddie bus ride.

It had definitely succeeded in cheering you up, if not from how silly he looked, his large muscular frame curled up inside the ride, from when he got stuck and couldn’t get himself out straight away. You had done what you could to help him out, but you were giggling so hard your entire body went weak. When he had finally gotten out, the two of you had continued to giggle all the way home and your mood had been lifted for the rest of the day.

“Oh, my God,” May giggled. “That’s the funniest thing I’ve ever seen. Please send me that!” she begged.

“Of course,” you agreed with a laugh of your own. “I could never gate keep on a photo like this.”

“What made him get in there?”

“It’s Buck, does he need a reason?” Hen scoffed. As the ladies continued to giggle, the heat seemed to make it’s presence known as it glared down onto you. The side of your temples was beginning to throb and your skin was starting to get slick and sticky, sweat oozing from your pores. You raised a hand to swipe at your brow, glancing around the garden for the closest seat, your legs aching.

As you moved towards one of the sun loungers, your boyfriend’s eyes caught onto your movements, already on high alert.

“Y/n? What’s wrong?” he asked, abandoning his drink at the grill and rushing towards you, one arm slipping around your waist to help guide you to the seat.

“Buck, I’m-”

“Dammit, it’s too hot out here for you. We should’ve cancelled,” he began muttering to himself. “Are you dizzy? Do you need a drink of water? What about something to eat? Is your blood sugar low? What if you’re dehydrated?” The only thing making you dizzy was the hurricane of questions Buck was sending your way, not even leaving a chance for you to answer them. One of his hands instinctively came to rest on the front of your stomach.

“Babe? Baby?” You tried to pull Buck out of his panicked rant, his eyes not once meeting yours as he kept scanning you for any visible injuries. Not that there were any, but the paranoia was getting the best of him and the heat probably wasn’t helping.

“We should get you in the shade,” he decided. “Shit, you should’ve stayed inside. You’re carrying precious cargo now, baby. You and peach can’t take this heat. We shouldn’t have come. This is all my fault-”

“Buck!” You pressed your hands to the sides of his face, directing his eyes to yours so you could try and ground him. “Buck, baby, I’m fine. We’re fine. I’m just a little hot and tired that’s all. It’s normal.” He still seemed a little uncertain, and his eyes held a lifetime of worry for you and his unborn child. “We’re okay. I promise.” You offered him a reassuring smile, your thumb coming to brush against his bottom lip rhythmically, giving him something to focus on. His eyelids pressed shut as he breathed slowly for a second.

“Are you sure? ‘Cause we can go home-”

“We’re fine. I just need to sit for a minute that’s all.” You peeked over his shoulder. “While I’m sitting, we should probably talk to the people behind you, they seem a little shocked. You kind of let the cat out of the bag.” Buck twisted his head to look around at the team behind him, everyone stood, jaws dropped and eyes wide. Eddie was the most comical of the bunch, his glass halfway raised to his mouth ready to take a sip but frozen in time with the news that Buck had unintentionally shared.

“H-Hey, guys,” He chuckled awkwardly with a sheepish grin. “I guess we have some news to share.”

[talesfrommedinastation]

My redneck neighbor Doug's interpretations on various 'Bad Batch' characters: Side Character Edition!

I'm chuffed that everyone thinks my neighbor Doug is funny: he really is a gem. I had no idea we'd bond over Star Wars and crappy weather, but here we are.

Naturally, I had to bother him about other characters that showed up on The Bad Batch, so, here we go!

Phee Genoa: Ah-ha, that there’s Church Lady. You know her, she’s got a big square in her pocketbook and you don’t know if it’s pound cake or a brick, because the Lord saves but He can’t help you in the alley when you’re in Treme and the streetlights just turned on. She has two ex-husbands who are both preachers and they turned to Jesus because they are so scared of Church Lady in court. 

(So I guess he’s saying Phee has raw WHO DAT energy, for my Saints fans out there)

Cid: Looking at this fat lizard bitch makes me hungry. I call that one Houma-BBQ because I’m guessing we could feed a whole parish fire station based on the size of her tail. I wish she’d shut up, she reminds me of my mother-in-law. 

Cad Bane: Homeboy looks like a Sesame Street character who teaches Big Bird about concealed carry laws. I call him Gun Safety Muppet. I don’t like him because he shot my Wife and I’s Boyfriend on the other show and his robot needs to be tossed into a wood chipper. 

(“I’m not gay, but Jenny and I…well, we would make an exception to that man. You ever see ‘Deadwood’? Man is fine. I’m not GAY.”)

Fennec Shand: That’s The Chick that’s in Everything. She was on ER and Boba Fett and I think a Marvel show too? I like her. Hope she kills Gun Safety Muppet and hurls his blue ass into a dumpster. 

Howzer: That’s my niece’s boyfriend, Jorge. We all love Jorge, nice guy, owns an auto repair shop and always remembers plates and napkins for the cookouts after church.

Gregor: Jorge’s cousin, Manny. Met him once at Christmas in Miami, nice guy, only drinks brown liquor and insists everyone arm wrestle him. But he’s got a good job as a PE teacher, we respect education, come on now. 

The Martez Sisters: Aw, man, it’s Jorge’s Unemployed Sisters. I hate it when they show up for Christmas and get into fights with my momma. 

(“Doug, you know they’re not related to the clones at all, right?” “Says who?” “The PLOT?” “Eh, they’ll change it, just watch.”)

Mayday: Aw, I liked this guy so much! That’s Sassy Park Ranger, he’s the type that gives you your camping permits, warns you about the bears, and then is all disappointed when you don’t properly stow your food and the bears destroy the campsite. I need to go back to Little River Canyon, that place was pretty. 

Lt. Nolan: THAT STUPID BLOND JACKASS. (Doug was so enraged by the guy he had nothing else to add. Damn.)

Senator Chuchi: Why does this lady make me want a blue slushie? I’ll call her the Sonic Special. They need more Sonics here in the north, they really do. 

Cody: That’s Obi-Wan’s Boyfriend, he’s sad all the time. We know why. (Confirmed that Doug is a Codywan shipper and I don’t know what to do about that)

Royce Hemlock: Is that Jimmy Neutron after he grew up and became one of those guys that’s on the internet all the time writing creepy things? It’s Jimmy-the-Scientist. He looks like the type of person dogs get weird around.

Rex: That's Rex. He's a king. Respect him.

[luveline]

Hey Jade! Can I request anything with shy!reader and Steve please :) I really like your writing <3

steve being a loving dork at a BBQ CW reader hesitates to eat in front of people ♡ fem!shy!reader | 0.9k words

You're sitting on a fold out picnic bench in Steve's backyard. Robin sits next to you with a paper plate full of food. Your stomach rumbles and you look away from her and the BBQ foods she's working her way through, guilty. 

You're super hungry and everything looks good, but you can't make yourself go up to the buffet table. You'd rather die than go to the grill. Steve's parents are hosting and there's loads of people here you don't know, your age and otherwise. Too many people.

"Robin!" Nancy calls from the pool. "Come on!" 

Robin grins at her friend and clambers onto long legs, shucking her food behind you. You watch her go and then look at the wood between your spread knees. 

You feel out of place. 

Almost as soon as she's gone someone's sitting in her grave. You don't look up in case it's someone you don't know, and the back of a warm hand strokes your arm. 

"Hey," Steve says. "Everything okay?" 

You drag your eyes from the bench to his face. He's so pretty it burns, worse than the unrelenting summer sun above, and you can't look at him for long. 

"Yeah," you tell his collarbones. 

"Don't believe you even slightly." His hand strokes again, up the bare length of your arm to the tiny short sleeve of your thin t-shirt. "Listen," he murmurs, softer, soft enough that you meet his eyes. He smiles at you encouragingly. "Are you hungry?" 

"No," you say.

His eyebrows narrow almost imperceptibly, a tiny wrinkle between them that you want to smooth away. 

"Come up to the buffet with me anyway? I want corn on the cob. And a hot dog. And, like, a burger. Cheeseburger?" 

He pokes your thigh with both index fingers until you can't help but smile at him.  

You follow him up to the buffet and you're unsurprised when he shoves a paper plate into your hands. This is fine. This is what you wanted. Still, it feels weird. Awkward, even, to plate food up for yourself. How much are you allowed to take? Is it rude to take lots of one thing?

Steve watches your hesitation out of the corner of his eye. 

"You like these, right?" he asks, pointing to a glass dishware with a pair of tongs in his hand. 

"Yeah," you say weakly. 

Steve starts plating you up. He points to a plate, raises his eyebrows and waits for you to nod. He sees the light in your eyes when you come across your favourite dessert and picks up a new plate to give you a very generous serving, giggling boyishly when you protest. 

Back under the safety of the umbrella you nibble at things happily whilst Steve demolishes a cheeseburger. 

He chases his mouthful with a huge swig of coke. "Feel better?" he asks.

"Sorry," you say, and wince. 

Steve wipes his hand dry on one of the napkins between you and reaches over to squeeze your thigh, the other still dedicated to his coveted cheeseburger. His fingertips feel hotter than his palm. They knead the soft dough of your inner thigh kindly. 

"Eat your food, babe." 

You eat until you're full and wipe your face with your napkin. Steve has turned so his back is to the table, sipping his coke and watching over the kids in the pool with a distinct yet reluctant maternal gaze. 

"Do you wanna swim?" he asks, lolling his head to you lazily. It's more than charming. 

"You can't swim after you eat. It's an unspoken rule." 

"I'll keep an eye on you. I'm, like, a certified lifeguard, you know?" 

You glance at the pool. Everyone is having fun, but…

"I'm okay by here," you say. 

Steve holds his hand out palm up and wriggles his fingers until you take it. When you do he clasps it with the other hand and holds them to his stomach. 

"That's fine. Whatever you wanna do." 

"Steve… if you wanna go swim you don't have to stay with me. You shouldn't," you say softly. 

"I want to sit with you." He rubs a hand down your arm absentmindedly. "If you want me to do things with you-" his eyes dart to the buffet, "you only have to ask." 

You feel an embarrassed heat wash over you. 

"I actually really like doing things with you. That's, like, my favourite thing," he continues, tone lightening.

"Stop flirting with me," you deflect. 

His laugh is barking. Loud and rough, he smiles and looks down at your lap and then back to your face, chuckling. "Can't help it." 

Suddenly, his face goes strange. Concerned. You feel your hackles rise, especially when he pulls one of his hands away from yours, a clear trepidation lining his features. 

"What?" you ask worriedly. 

Steve brings his fingertips to his mouth and licks it quickly. "Tsssss," he says, pressing it to your shoulder. "Oh, baby, you're hot." 

His feigned concern is so genuinely believable that it takes you a good ten seconds to realise he's still flirting with you. You choke on air, flustered beyond words. 

His winning smile is so handsome you can't find it in yourself to be mad. 

"Cool down in the pool with me?" you ask him eventually, a poorly constrained smile playing across your lips. 

He beams and almost leaps across the bench to kiss your cheek. 

[jabberwocky-warrior]

Random dating headcanons for every NRC Student

Featuring all NRC students [[Platonic Ortho]]

All headcanons are based on you dating the characters. Only pronoun used is "you". Can be read as Prefect/OC/Selfinsert I think

Tags: Fluff, random dating HCs, Platonic Ortho,

TW // Food mentioned in multiple, these are dating headcanons,

A/N I strongly believe in Leona's. I didn't word it perfectly but i love these.

734 words | Not proofread at all |

Leona waits for you to start eating first. Eating first is a big deal in a lot of animal behaviors and in royal etiquette, the monarch eats first but for you, he’ll always make an exception.

Kalim plans for your trip to his home ahead of time. IT’s not even like in an itinerary way but a safety. All guard/servants are informed before your arrival. He makes sure their is a list of who will be cooking food for you. He even asks jamil for insider knowledge on which servants to watch out for.

Malleus really really really wants to see you in traditional Briar valley garments. Like REally Really Really badly wants to see you in them. Especially ones that match with his own.

Lilia wants to take you to a classic Fae revelry. To dance all night with you. Dont worry about the dangers of having your name taken. A simple fix really. Let him take your last name and replace it with his.

Azul took one of his old quills that were worn out and turned it into a necklace for you. He’s also turned his other old quills into other trinkets like bookmarks, pins, etc.

[[Platonic]] Ortho loves playing 20 questions with you about random human things.

Deuce sends his mom selfies of you two on dates all the time. She loves seeing him so happy with you. His mom will send a selfie back with the snapchat dog filter. One time it started a Selfie war.

Sebek loves when you lay your head on his lap and vice-versa. His favorite thing is you laying on his chest while he reads a book. If you ask, he’ll read it out loud to you.

Vil sews your initials into his dorm uniform. He’ll add his initials into your clothes if you’ll let him.

Epel loves walking hand in hand with you through the woods on campus. It reminds him of home and having you here makes it even better.

Cater created a private magicam account just to post candid photos of you two together. Its private so No one can see them but him. He regularly checks it when hes feeling down.

Ace loves when you have cuddle dates. He doesn’t even care if you fall asleep early. He just loves the company. Sleep comes to him quickly with you by his side.

Silver asked his dad to secretly follow yall on your first date and wake him up every time he fell asleep. You date was a picnic surrounded by trees just to make sure Lilia had ample space to hide from your sight.

Riddle he convinced you to have a big study date for a big exam coming up. When you arrived at heartslabyul though, he lead you to the garden where he had a romantic dinner set up.

Rook carves your name into his bow. It’s in obnoxious cursive and he adds poetry in french next to it.

Jack brings you to his family BBQs. He loves watching you play with his siblings and seeing how perfecting you fit in with his family.

Ruggie reverse pickpockets you. He leaves you favorite candy/snacks in your bag. If you text him complaining that your hungry but cant get a snack, he just tells you where to check in your bag.

Jade will try any food concoction you make as long as you’ll try his. If you hate mushrooms he will willingly leave them out of the dish.

Jamil loves when you come to watch his basketball. It’s one of the only times he can go all out. He cant help but smile seeing you in the crowd cheering for him.

Trey will scheme his way into being partnered with you as often as he can. He’s not above calling in a favor but normally promising sweets is enough.

Floyd got you a giant eel plushy. It the size of a pregnancy pillow and is the shape. When he comes over to your room he will hug it until you get into bed with him.

Idia will pull for characters that remind him of you. Whether its just their hair or their personality, it doesn’t matter. You know when someone builds a character that isnt meta and isnt that great and they turn them into a DPS GOD. Yeah he does that with those characters.

I love them all your honor.

I hope you enjoy this post. Feel free to send in asks/requests.

If you notice any mistakes please let me know!!

[starfallkaz]

Selwyn x Bree Moments I just know would happen if given the chance

1. so we got Bree cupping Sel’s hair and him relaxing into her touch (everyone say thank you miss Tracy), but we need Bree sitting down on the couch and Sel laying his head on her lap and her fingers stroking through his hair.

Bree quietly muttering under her breathe about how soft his hair is and it’s not fair bc he probably doesn’t need to deep condition and have a leave-in AND twist his hair up, even though sel can hear her the whole time, and he just softly smiles as she strokes his hair

Sel is so content and at peace he starts purring. Like his whole body just vibrates under her touch

after a couple minutes his eyes open and they’re the familiar gold that Bree adores. so quickly he swings an arm around Bree and pulls her down, laughing as she yelps in surprise, and presses their lips together

2. Bree would pretend to sneak up on Selwyn, both of them knowing full-well that Sel could detect it was her for probably over 50m away. And she throws her hands over his eyes. (She’s the only one Sel would ever let do that to him)

3. When one of them wrinkles their brow and the other would just softly kiss away the crease, or if Bree pouted and Sel just lifts his finger up to her bottom lip, tracing it with his thumb bc he could never do that before (he’d just have to stand there looking flustered and clenching his fist like Mr Darcy)

4. Bree when she’s ecstatic or happy (and after squealing with Alice) usually some variation on beaming at Selwyn or throwing herself into his arms. He can’t help but smile or laugh back bc she’s just so radiant.

5, and every time she hugs him and he has his head buried in her neck and the scent of her her her around him he feels like the luckiest person alive. How could she choose him, how?!!

6. Alice convincing Sel that he doesn’t need to come along to watch Bree in her first-attempt at a martial arts class at uni. That’s she’ll be fine and it’s a beginner’s friendly course. And Sel “agrees”.

Of course he’s actually in the rafters looking down. Making sure nobody hurts Bree. Several times he has to physically stop himself from descending to the ground when Bree hurts herself

at the end of the class Alice asks if Bree enjoyed it? Bree declares “it wasn’t for her.” They meet up with Selwyn who ‘emerges from a different building’

He slings an arm around Bree’s shoulder in greeting and she asks “and how did you enjoy my class bat boy?” And Sel tries to play it off but obviously Bree can sense his gaze and knows he was there. And he looks a bit sheepishly off to the side mumbling, “nothing I couldn’t have taught you”

7. I’m also just very here for Alice and Sel having a friendship?!?! Like Ik they argued a lot in Bloodmarked, and Alice was pretty eh about him, but them just softly bickering over mundane things. E.g. Sel commenting that bbq sauce is a disgrace, who would have it on their hot dog? And Alice taking that personally. Bree sighing and smiling bc she knows that Alice is forming a mental list of bullet point rebuttals and she is about to drag this man ALIVE

8. Bree in a crowd at uni and just feels those little pin prick’s on her back and automatically starts searching the crowd for him and moving in that direction. (sel’s heart is beating very fast watching her from the other side of the quad)

9. Sel and Bree still bickering over her safety and how Sel insists that he should be at Bree’s geology trip for a course she’s taking, and Bree thinks that’s silly bc it’ll only be a couple hours and they’re just looking at rocks. And Sel retorts “okay but what if you slip and hit your head on said rocks, then I have to run you back to William.” And Bree laughs, “Sel you don’t need to run me to William everytime I hurt myself in the slightest” and he quietly mutters something about “yes he does.”

10. Sel memorising the feeling of Bree’s body pressed against his when they hug. How he knows her eyes so intimately, how he knows her smile and that little dimple that appears when she’s grinning, and thinks to himself he’d give anything to be the reason for that smile

11. When they’re kissing and Bree kisses his neck, just under his jawline, for the first time. his breathe hitches, and he grasps her and pulls her impossibly close (she’s on his lap at this point). And Bree laughs against his jaw in a way that sends shudders right down his body. Bree pulls away and see’s how he’s barely able to control himself under her touch, his eyes are the deep gold almost brown of melted sugar. And that’s how Bree figures out Sel has a massive thing for neck kisses.

12. Bree endearingly referring to Sel as bat boy, because of his handy knack for dangling upside down, or just reaching high places and surveying the room. Sel pretends not to like the nickname (they both know he secretly likes it)

13. Bree calls Sel pretty at some point and he’s so flustered, he doesn’t know what to say, and not having the right words makes him more flustered which makes him scowl, until he’s just glaring at Bree that she just called him pretty. And Bree raises her eyebrow that she just complimented him but he’s glaring?? At her?? Sel doesn’t have the words to explain, so just pulls her to his chest, pressing a kiss to her forehead hoping that conveys how he’s feeling. Bree just sinks into his touch

14. When they’re kissing and Bree thinks to run her tongue gently along the points of his sensitive canines. The way Sel immediately shudders against her, going limp under her, yet impossibly restrained at the same time. Things escalate from there.

15. Someone calling Sel some vague sort of demon slur, and he shrugs it off but he has to almost physically restrain Bree from defending him. Fully prepared to fight anybody and everybody for Sel.

16. Sel aether drunk and he has to go off and cool himself down in the forest, to get rid of the energy. Bree waiting for him in his room, doing some work at his desk. He pulls himself through the window, stumbling to get his footing.

Bree gently scolds him about using the door when he’s aether drunk. And he stumbles over the room to her and stands between her legs where she’s sitting at the desk. His fingers trace her bottom lip, the shape of her face.

And Bree can just see how bright his eyes are, his flushed cheeks, damp hair. And he’s mumbling under his breathe in welsh, words that sound a lot like she’s beautiful, gorgeous, exclamations of wonder at her

(I need help, I just spent an hour writing this instead of studying. Got me giggling in my bed fr fr). I have many more where these came from if you want them

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Okay, I keep seeing Chicago Fire stuff on my dash and I'm becoming increasingly intrigued despite myself... is it like the police procedural genre but for the fire department? or something completely different? That last gifset says it's from 2012 and I've never even heard of it??? I'd assumed it was a new show??? If you're at all inclined, I'd love to hear a rant about What This Show Is because I had no idea it existed until I started seeing stuff reblogged and now my curiosity is piqued

Oh my lord where do I begin?

Tldr: It's a drama about a firefighters. It started I think in 2012, I only started watching it last year but I've gotten all caught up. They're in the middle of season 11 now.

But it's so freaking good. Something is always going wrong (hence drama) and each season usually has one overarching problem and then a few small ones. They do cooperate with the pd sometimes though the first season not as much, as a dirty cop tries to kill one of the lieutenants. But they're usually helpful with the pd.

There's a few character deaths that suck which just sort of rip your heart out. It gives kinda a good insight to what firefighters do in a busy urban area tho. It's fiction obviously but they do work with actual firefighters to get things right and one of them ,Tony Ferris, is an actual firefighter with the Chicago fire department. He's not a main main character, but its still cool.

But it's a drama, so shit happens. Like all the time. And sometimes it absolutely sucks (like what the assholes have done to Cindy this season). At one point the chief gets framed for murder and arrested. Another lieutenant, severide, has had people try to kill him a few times, and had his ass kicked. Herrmann (my personal fave) is such a good guy but sparky as fuck and makes multiple bad decisions. He also has the best wife in the whole world, Cindy (I love them so much). He also sets a couch on fire in front of the company's CEO to get him to increase safety standards of his furniture, and it works!

But then it also touches on important issues, like the increased risk of cancer firefighters face, which promts new protocols of equipment and gear cleaning. Mental illness associated with the stuff they see and do, and the death of colleagues that they have to grieve and move on from. And how people in lower income areas struggle and get into trouble. There's a season where Dawson and Casey try to adopt a little boy and end up giving him back to the father and its breaks my heart. They touch briefly on how hard it is for women to get high up in the department because of politics. Although they don't focus at all really on politics, there is an episode where Herrmann screams at his sone for knealing during the anthem but then Herrmann defends his kid to the principal which is super cool. He's got 5 kids and is a pretty good dad, usually. There is one season or two when Casey, one of the fire lieutenants, becomes an alderman so there's some politics in that. There's also a few episodes on substance abuse, and how it affects the people around you.

One episode they get locked in a jail. Another episode they rescue people froma crashes helicopter stuck on a roof. They open a bar and name it Molly's and have to chase off a mob type guy who tries to burn it down at one point. Herrmann beats the crap out of guy who's Crack habit killed his kid. There's an episode where the paramedics get abducted. But everything turns out fine. And then there's episodes where they get married, there's three or four of those and its precious. They have a bbq where there's a surprise promotion. One paramedic Brett, starts a paramdicine van, that goes around helping g people with medicine and stuff, like a visiting nurse type thing kinda. Severide gets married in Vegas, which turns out ok although ots doesn't last. They also get a firehouse dog named pouch who they give away later, for very touching reasons. And then they get another one, a dalmation named Tuesday. Both of which are precious. Some of them have kids, which never fails to make a smile.

There's just so much. But it's such a good show.

It's about the hardships they face and how they deal with the shit that happens in life. And then the joy of what they do and the relationships they have and make. And how they touch snd change peoples lives.

And they absolutely drag eachother through the mud. Sometimes ruthlessly. It's hilarious and I love them for it. There so much sass. God so much sass. It's a really really good show. There's a lot of kinda dark stuff but it's broken up by some positivity and/or comedy and some poignant moments. It shows really good relationships or how to deal with really bad ones.

They're idiots in different ways but also all very lovely. I love them.

They have a few gay characters, too. Right now it's just the one, and he's not doing so good in the dating department. But he's fantastic.

I'm hoping this was at least somewhat coherent. It's kinda late and I'm a bit tired. But I love this show so very much. Easily one of my favorite shows ever. 1000/10 definitely would recommend to everyone. It's on NBC or their streaming platform: peacock (i don't have that one tbh). They usually have a chicago one (which is med fire and pd, three shows) Wednesday at 7pm EST. It's also on ion (I think?), which for anyone in the US with Verizon is channel 31, every Tuesday from like 12pm to about 2 or 3 am the next day, and usually in order. I think that channel is on season 3 rn.

Please ask if you need/want more details. I tried not to spoil anything. But I will rant in more detail if you'd like! I also have gifs but I didn't want to make this too long

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Later 5his afternoon I was getting dinner ready and a female Phil's BBQ employee holding her wirk visor, knocks 9n my door and is standing in the hall. They say something about did o leave a note about a lost dog a couple doors down.

No.

Nevermind.

If the note was two doors down why are they knocking on mine.

Spooky huh.

Sure would be an Eze kill if they were holding a loaded gun with the safety off.

If they were even allowed to get that close.

Good thing no employees owe the meth man favors huh.

Good thing the meth man doesn't read this huh, nigger.

Good thing noone is "running their mouth" behind my back, to everybody, to be everybody else's best friend huh nigger.

The apartment managers have no problem reminding people about the no smoking laws in the apartment units. They have no problem reminding people of the circuit breakers or people overloading them after maintenance hours for them to fix.

But they don't tell people to pick up after themselves in the common areas that we all have to share. The place is trashed everyday. I didn't do it. If I did I would hear about it. The meth dealer damages the doors to the LOCKED maintenance shed areas and somebody keeps knocking the patio umbrellas over in the common areas. The birds that suddenly started to shit everywhere in the common areas are blackbirds not crows, doves, cockateils, parakeets, or sparrows or swifts. The TENANTS use the patio for their own leisure in their free time, make a mess for the other tenants to find in the morning. And somehow they don't know that. This is what it looks like when i leave and separate myself from others to let you take over the rose garden patio common areas. Patio furniture knocked around like drunks. For that 15-year-old, lived-in look. And the maintenance staff says nothing to the managers about it? They apparently don't see who's doing it, and the night security guard doesn't either. They supposedly have cameras in the underground parking but they didn't catch the theif that stole license plates off my car in there. They see me pick up after somebody else's display of disrespect by leaving a doggie bag of shit for the maintenance staff to pick up by the elevator doors, and all other tenants and their guests to see. Pretty sure somebody is being vigilant of those areas with their own hidden agenda in mind.

Good thing this isn't confirming anything to an enemy reader huh nigger fuck.

Is somebody's reputation at Stake?

Other than mine?

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7 MUST-HAVE SUMMER ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR DOG!

The summer gives us so many opportunities to take our dogs with us on our adventures. Camping, hiking, or boating trips run a lot smoother when you and your dog are less stressed out. When you travel outside the house, you have to think about all of the logistical things. How do to transport their food and water? Where will they relieve themselves? How do to protect your dog from any harmful incidents? Check out these affordable products that will hopefully end your worries, so you can get ready for the best summer yet!

1) 2 in 1: Water and Kibble Travel Cup

There are a few different types of containers that can hold both food and water for your dog. These portable containers are great for a day hike or a trip at the beach where you may need to feed your puppy lunch. Make sure that the container you purchase is leak-proof and BPA free. There are also a few upscale, more expensive stainless steel bowls that stack on top of each other as well.

2) Artificial Grass

Whether you are on a boat trip or road trip, sometimes there is not a good place for your dog to go to the bathroom. But, now there are cut-to-length pieces of artificial grass that you can use for a potty spot. It may take a couple of weeks to train your dog to go on the faux grass, but trust me — it can be worth it in the long run. Try placing the turf on your dog’s favorite spot to potty and reward them when they go to the bathroom close to it, and then eventually on top of it outside. Then, move the turf inside your van or boat and try the same method. You can easily pick this up at your nearest Lowes or Home Depot.

Image by HIllye from Pixabay

Even if your dog is born for swimming, it is important to train them to wear a life vest. Your dog can get tired from swimming far out in the deep water, and may not have the energy to get back to shore. Safety comes first, but it is a good thing fashion comes second for life jackets. There are so many fun, cute designs to test out on your dog. Make sure you measure your dog correctly to get the right size.

The cooling collars are great for breeds that get overheated easily in the summer. This accessory fights fatigue and prevents heat stroke as well. If your pup has a double coat, this may be the perfect collar to invest in for the beach, or just simply for hot days outside in the backyard during a BBQ. You can even insert ice cubes in some of these collars throughout the day, instead of waiting for it to get cold again in the refrigerator. Remember–never put a frozen collar directly against the skin, as it can give them freezer burn. If the collar is not enough, there are also jackets to cool down the entire body as well!

ALL FOR PAWS Chill Out Dog Ice Bandana

Adjustable Dog Cooling Bandana

The paw washer is great for removing dirt to prevent your house from being covered in paw prints after a muddy hike. But, this tool is also very useful for dogs that struggle with allergies or itchy feet. Just like humans, dogs can be allergic to grass or pollen. If you wash the allergens off of their feet before they come inside, this may reduce their instinct to lick them, which causes hot spots. This affordable accessory could save you hundreds at the vet office, and it comes in all different sizes. Do not instantly assume your dog will stick their paws in the washing tube. Make sure you gradually train them to accept it, rather than force them to use it.

Dexas MudBlaster Portable Dog Paw Cleaner

Tinioey Dog Paw Cleaner

6) Water Boots

Another accessory to prevent paw injuries are water boots. Many beaches and rivers have rocks and sharp pieces of wood that could pierce their skin. Paw injuries can take months to heal, and they miss out on some many adventures. Make sure the boots fit snugly and gives them traction to move about. Again, teach your dog to accept the boot with positive reinforcement. Do not assume they will love them at first sight.

Grooming is especially important in the summer for long haired dogs. If you do not want to pay for a professional grooming session, a de-shedding brush is a great start. Make sure you are removing the undercoat in the summer to let the skin breathe and prevent heat stroke. Brushing is also great for improving their blood circulation and preventing any hot spots. You will spend less time vacuuming and more time enjoying a clean home.

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You do not have to purchase all of these products to create a successful summer. Your dog will thank you even if you just fill a kiddie pool full of water! Summer is arguably the most dangerous season for dogs, so watch for any signs of stress or heat exhaustion while on your journeys, and you will be good to go anywhere you bring your furry friend!

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The Old Salem Post

Our  Local Tamassee-Salem SC Area News each Monday except holidays                                          Contact: theoldsalempost@gmail.com                              Distributed to local businesses, town hall, library.                                        Volume 7 Issue 20                                                                                                  Week of May 15, 2023                https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/oldsalempost-blog                                                         Lynne Martin Publishing

EDITOR:  Psalm 41:1 “ God is our refuge and strength…” we must remind ourselves in times of despair.  Sometimes we do not feel the very presence of God, but He is there carrying us even when we don’t know it.  Life is not easy.  But His scriptures hold promises of hope, we desperately need. LRM  

Town of SALEM:  * The next Town Council meeting is Tuesday, May 16 at 6pm

SALEM LIBRARY:  Open Monday 10am-6pm– Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm.  864-944-0912                    

Jottings from Jeannie:   Getting Serious about Fentanyl   A friend rushed into our church, interrupting a meeting, "I need to have your attention!  We need all of your prayers right now. Three police cars passed me on Hwy 11.  Then I heard that they were in hopes of reaching a home where a young man was overdosing from Fentanyl  We need PRAYERS!" I led off the praying.  This is what I do.  No matter where I am if there is a need for prayer, I am ready: "Oh! Heavenly Father! Cover this situation.  Be with the family. Be with the officers.  Let there be a healing!  Let good come out of this dark and dangerous situation." Sadly, the young man left our earthly companionship last Sunday....  However, thinking  of him will always be blessed and dear.  He was one of our kids.  He was a Tamassee-Salem Kid.  Less than one week later the State Legislature approved harsh penalties for Fentanyl trafficking.   Now dealers who sell Fentanyl will face harsh penalties.  Sheriff Crenshaw declared, "This bill is a huge step in our fight against drugs."  Let's hold our young people close.  Do not miss an opportunity to bore them silly with repeated warnings about the dire effect of nasty drugs.  Miz Jeannie Loves YOU!!!  

CLASS REUNION **The T-S Class of 1978  is having their 45th Class Reunion at the ENAC on July 28, 6pm-8pm.    We invite any former friends and alumni to join us at our beloved alma mater. **                                                    

JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY,(JVBC) & COFFEE SHOP 13412 N Hwy 11 Open  Wed–Sat-Sat 8am-9pm.  Sun: 2pm-7pm  Events this week: WingWed:   Wing Wagon and Blue Grass Jam 6:30pm  Thurs: Palmetto Trail Talk 6pm  Fri– Happy Birthday Eddie!Food: Choc’s BBQ ( welcome first time to JVB!)  Music: Alma Russ  at 6:30pm.  Sat–Food:  Lobster Dogs Music: Amongst the Trees at 6:30pm.  Sun  2pm-7pm Food:  The Lettuce **Shop Coffee shop features Pisgah Coffee Roasters and Dough-Dough pastries. JVB Book Club meeting Wednesday, May 17 at 10am  to discuss Meet Mr Mulliner  by P.G. Wodehouse.              

CONSERVATION CORNER:                                                                                  JVB and OPUS Trust host Palmetto Trail Talk:  Imagine hiking 500 miles across our beautiful state from the mountains to the coast of South Carolina!   Learn more about the Palmetto Trail at Jocassee Valley Brewing Company on May 18, 2023 at 6pm . For patrons over 21 enjoy a free Palmetto Trail Ale.                            

QUOTES this week by writer and environmentalist, Wendell Berry  born in Port Royal, Kentucky 1934. His writings reflect his concern for the natural world and man’s impact on it.  Berry resides on his farm in his hometown. “Do unto those downstream as you would have those upstream do unto you.”  “You can best serve civilization by being against what usually passes for it.”

HEALTH CORNER! Always use your seat belt and buckle your children and grandchildren properly.  If you are unsure, ask someone for guidance.  We live on our rural roads.  Speed limits need to always be taken seriously.   Stay focused always looking ahead with hands on the wheel when you are driving.  Teach others to do the same.  Use every teaching moment possible to enforce safety rules to our young drivers.  It is a different world than most of us grew up in.  LRM

*Hope to see you at the ENAC Oconee Mountain Opry this Saturday, May 20th at 7pm for a fun variety show!!

ASHTON RECALLS by Ashton Hester                                                          Here's some more of Pauline Kelley Cannon's story:  DAR SCHOOL STUDENT FROM 1942-46 RECALLS EXPERIENCES (Ninth Installment of Pauline Kelley Cannon's Memoir) - Sometimes the DAR ladies would send us money to buy our notebooks and tablets, but most of the time our parents would have to buy the paper we needed. . ."Pete" Chapman wrote her dad asking him to send her some paper but he didn't reply, so after two and a half weeks she wrote him a letter on toilet paper, asking him again. This time she got her paper pronto.. .Her dad was Fred Chapman, who was a taxi driver in Walhalla. . .One day Mr. Cain told Mr. Lawrence Grant and the boys to butcher a cow for beef. The boys had named all the cows, and this one they named "Dog." They cut the beef and delivered it to the kitchen to cook for the evening meal, and while everyone was eating, the boys would go from table to table saying to the girls, "Do you know you are eating Dog?" After that had made the girls sick, the boys would laugh and tell them "Dog" was the cow's name. . .The boys were always pulling something like that on the girls. . .When I moved back to the South Carolina Building I had a new roommate, a beautiful blonde girl named Marguerite Neely. We roomed together for the last two years I was there. . .Our room was directly over where Miss Lola Wilson lived, and if we got a little too noisy she would take her broom handle and tap on the ceiling a few times. . .The truck that brought the bread to the school had to pass on the road behind our building. Sometimes, if we were outside, the bread man would throw us a loaf. . .However, Mr. Cain found out about it and put a stop to it. We sure missed the treat. The bread was so delicious.--TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK

EAGLES NEST ART CENTER , 501c3, 4 Eagle Lane, Salem  We  have Volunteer opportunities for beautification and lawn care.                                                                                                                                    

OCONEE MOUNTAIN OPRY:  May 20, 2023 at 7pm-9pm  Enjoy an evening of  unique local flavor of a mix of Old and New Music  by Local and Regional musicians.  Get a good dose of laughter with our Family friendly comedy.  You will love the sounds of  Tim McWilliams, Helen Campbell, and Duo Chad Rawlings and Joey Morgan.   Tickets are $10 available Salem Town Hall and on Ticketleap or call 864-280-1258.  Tickets  available for $10 at the door the day of the event.  Doors open at 6pm to mingle in the halls, visit the alumni room, concessions and shop for Treasures.     ** This promises to be a family fun evening!**                                                                                                        Save the date for the UPCOMING Saturday night Gospel EVENT: June 17, 2023, 7pm-9pm.                      

CHURCH NEWS:    Boones Creek Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School  June 4th-8th from   6pm- 8:15 pm. Ages 4 thru teenagers.  The theme this year is Stellar " Shine Jesus' Light". Any questions or more information contact Darlene at 864-710-8758      

Salem United Methodist Church, downtown Salem, has voted to leave the current United Methodist Denomination, as well hundreds of churches are also leaving.  The separation is due to the  United Methodist leadership not following the Book of Discipline that churches have relied on for guidance.  The current leadership can sway and amend the Book of Discipline with a majority vote in areas many do not agree.  Many United Methodist churches are taking the opportunity to leave with an amicable agreement.  When the process is completed the Salem United Methodist church will be independent  as Salem Methodist Church.  

 Our help comes from the Lord.  Hope you have a blessed week!   LRM

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How Will My Life Change If I Move Into A Retirement Village?

Living in one of the best Retirement villages in Cranbourne Area provides lots of health benefits. Research specks that being social and connected are good for your health and make you happier.

In fact, decades of research on the subject have proved that people who have more social connections not only live longer but also exhibit greater resistance to infectious disease and have a higher probability of successfully battling illness.

Let's discuss how your life will change if you move into a retirement village.

The Privacy Of A Retirement Village

Modern Retirement villages Cranbourne Area are designed as a community within the community.

Retirement community homes are usually built with privacy in mind. A place where you can enjoy quiet time without worrying about a nosy (or noisy!) neighbour over the back fence should be your home.

Because residents feel bound by the village rules, external noise levels in retirement villages are maintained to a minimum, while they are impossible to control in a typical suburban street.

A great retirement community should give you the freedom to be private at home while also providing various opportunities for social interaction when you want to.

Safety And Security

Retirement villages provide you with a safe, secure environment – 24 hours a day, every day. You will feel comfortable when you take your dog for a walk, visit your neighbours, or come home after a night out.

Houses in retirement villages may feature security screens and sensor lights at the entrance and throughout and deadlocks on doors.

Modern retirement villages have strict security measures in place, such as on-site managers, security staff and security cameras.

Low Maintenance Living

One of the main attractions of modern retirement villages is the low-maintenance lifestyle.

In resort-style villages, you can take the perks of the beautiful, landscaped gardens, BBQ areas, swimming pools, walking paths and other areas without ever having to think about maintenance.

The professionals on-site or available on-call handle all the demanding work. You'll have more time to relax or enjoy yourself as an outcome!

Types of situations apply to your house because the village management team can handle a lot of the repairs and upkeep for you. You get a job done well by trusted tradespeople without all the hassle.

Peace-Of-Mind

Peace of mind is difficult to measure, yet easy to feel when it's there. In a retirement village, it boils down to living in a safe, secure environment while being close to people you like and trust.

Village rules are also in place to help give you peace of mind. The rules should have the best interests of everyone in the community in mind. They should provide reassurance without being too unreasonable.

Conclusion

A retirement community is designed so active retirees can live full, fun, and friend-filled life in a beautiful resort-style environment.

If you'd like to learn more about retirement village life, visit yourself and check out why people choose Retirement Living life.

Bring your family and friends, meet some residents, ask questions, and have a tour of our stunning village.

Source Link :- https://retirementvillagespakenham.blogspot.com/2023/01/how-will-my-life-change-if-i-move-into.html

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Hazardous Cookout Foods for Dogs

With warmer weather comes the chance to fire up the grill and enjoy a cookout. Dog owners may be tempted to let their dog have a taste of the delicious grilled foods. However, many cookout foods are not safe for dogs to eat. Here are a few tips on foods to watch out for:

Hazardous Cookout Foods

Bones

What’s better than a nice juicy grilled steak or barbecued ribs or chicken wings? But sharing these with your dog is a dangerous idea. Dr. Jerry Klein, AKC chief veterinary officer, warns that you should never give your dog cooked bones of any kind. They splinter into shards that can cause choking and serious damage to the dog’s mouth, throat, or intestines.

Raw Meat

Raw steak or hamburger patties can contain bacteria, such as salmonella and E. coli that can be harmful to dogs, as well as people. Keep a careful eye on the meat as you prepare the grill because the aroma will definitely get your dog’s attention, and he may try to sneak a tasty morsel.

Hot Dogs

Hot dogs often contain ingredients that are not good for dogs, such as sodium nitrate, which has been linked to cancer; monosodium glutamate (MSG); and sugars or artificial sweeteners. Hot dogs also contain seasonings, such as garlic and onion powder, that are toxic to dogs. The biggest problem with hot dogs is salt. Feeding your dog even one-half of a hot dog would probably put him way over his daily sodium limit, and too much sodium can lead to dehydration and high blood pressure. Another issue with hot dogs is that they are a choking hazard.

Toppings

Garlic and onions can cause stomach upset in dogs, and sometimes have even more serious side effects. Raw or cooked, fried or powdered, onions, and the rest of the allium family (garlic, shallots, leeks, and chives) are all harmful to dogs. Onions contain a toxic compound that causes a breakdown of red blood cells, leading to anemia in dogs.

Ketchup, while not toxic for dogs, is best left off of the foods you share with your canine pal. In addition to tomatoes, commercial ketchup typically contains garlic and onions, cinnamon, sugar and salt, preservatives and chemicals – and many of these ingredients can have detrimental effects on dogs. Mustard can upset a dog’s stomach and cause vomiting.

Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob is a summertime staple, and although a small amount of corn won’t hurt, you should not share your corn on the cob with your dog. There is a risk that he will choke on it, and if he ingests the cob, it can cause a serious intestinal blockage. So, unfortunately, it’s not a food you should allow your dog to gnaw on.

Salty Snacks

Potato chips, pretzels, peanuts, and popcorn – all make nice portable snacks when you eat outside. But too much salt can lead to sodium ion poisoning in dogs, causing vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, fever, and seizures – and can even be fatal.

Chocolate

Whether it’s eaten in ice cream, cake, or straight on, chocolate is dangerous for dogs, and depending on the type and amount of chocolate consumed and the weight of your dog, it could cause a serious medical emergency. So the safest path is to avoid giving your dog chocolate at all times in any form.

Ice Cream

Although it’s refreshing, ice cream is a milk-based product, and dogs’ bodies are not designed to digest milk after they are weaned as puppies. Since ice cream is made with milk, feeding your dog ice cream could lead to gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or vomiting.

Alcohol

An ice-cold beer, a mojito, or margarita may sound refreshing, but don’t let your pup dip into any alcoholic beverages. Alcohol toxicity is not very common, because dogs are not innately drawn to alcoholic beverages. However, they may be attracted to fruit-based drinks, cocktails, punches, ciders, seltzers, and foods with alcohol as a key ingredient. Another serious consideration is diet alcoholic beverages or other mixers that may contain Xylitol, an artificial sweetener, which is highly dangerous, and even fatal, if consumed by a dog.

Caffeine

Caffeine can be fatal for dogs. This includes the beans and grounds for coffee, hot tea and iced tea, sodas with cola, energy drinks, and chocolate drinks. Their high sensitivity to caffeine can cause dogs to experience hyperactivity, increased heart rate, and cardiac arrhythmias, high blood pressure, tremors, seizures, vomiting and diarrhea, a high fever, and coma.

Leftovers

Most dogs will be attracted to the grill, especially when you cook meat. Don’t let them lick up the fat that drips from the meat because it is rich in oils that can cause pancreatitis. Symptoms include: vomiting, diarrhea, intense abdominal pain, hunched back, weakness, and fever, and pancreatitis is life-threatening if untreated.

If you have a charcoal grill, be aware that although charcoal isn’t poisonous, it may upset your dog’s stomach if he eats it. It commonly causes vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. Large pieces could also lead to obstruction and choking.

What Should I Do If My Dog Eats Something Toxic?

If you think your pet has gotten into something potentially toxic, call your veterinarian right away. When it happens outside of office hours or any time, day or night, weekends, and holidays, you can call  Pet Poison Helpline at 800-252-7894 for help.

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The S.T.A.R.S. squad as your friends

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–Albert–

Albert is the kind of friend who would call you out on your bullshit without mercy and who would sort of rub it in your face that he told you that this wasn't going to work. Is it annoying? Yes. Do you appreciate that he still kind of helps you out of your tricky situation despite knowing it better and telling you that you're on your own this time? Absolutely! Albert seems to know when you're plotting something, because every time you do, he tells you "No" in his strictest Captain Wesker like voice. How did he know you may ask? Beats me, he must have a sixth sense for this stuff or something. Or he just knows you too well. Who knows who knows.

–Chris–

Chris is 100% your bro and partner in crime. You two share one glitchy braincell and this one only exists to cause mischief and have a great time. Of course he's not irresponsible, most of the time at least, and will always look out for you and make sure you're alright and safe. But homeboy definitely tends to go overboard sometimes and drag you into his shenanigans with his two pals Forest and Joseph. Not that you would mind or anything. And seriously, who could resist the temptation to get on Chief Irons' last nerves? As I said before, he's your bro, big bro to be exact and will treat you like a little sibling.

–Joseph–

Here's ya boi Joey! He's the coolest guy in town who always manages to put a smile on your face. He's the king among the pranksters and always up for some mischief. Whether if it's hiding under Brad's table to scare the living shit out of him or putting a "Honk if I drive bad" sign on Chief Irons' car (He loves annoying the old pig face as he and his two buddies Chris and Forest call him) Hanging out with him will guarantee you a really nice time and great entertainment.

–Jill–

Jill is definitely the sassy friend with the best and rudest remarks. She also wouldn't hesitate to punch someone in the face to protect you. She's literally your scary dog privilege and everyone at S.T.A.R.S. fears her and her witty remarks. Especially poor Joseph. Jill also gives the best dress advices. She has a great sense for fashion and always finds a neat outfit for you for every occasion. If you like Makeup but don't know which is the best, just ask Jill. I guarantee you that she will drag you to the next store to get you some nice stuff. She'll also gladly help you with putting it on.

–Barry–

Barry is the Dad friend who would treat you like his own child. His cheesy puns and horrible dad jokes are what make you laugh and giggle every time, even when you're not feeling well. He gives the best hugs and always finds the right words to comfort and encourage you. You're always welcome at his place at every time of the day. You even have the spare key to his house. And since you're practically a part of his family, you'll be invited to every birthday and every family BBQ.

–Brad–

Brad is the quiet and shy type of friend who agrees with you and everything you say to either avoid any sorts of arguments or because he has a secret crush on you and wants you to like him. But that doesn't mean he would let you do crazy or dangerous things and just stand by and watch. Instead of 'forbidding' you to do something and argue, he'll try to gently talk you out of it by suggesting to do something less dangerous but equally fun. He's also the friend who would ask you to tell the cashier at McDonald's that he'd like his burger without pickles, but would pay both his and your food to make it even.

–Enrico–

Just like Barry, Enrico would be the Dad friend. He's always concerned about your safety and would rather send you a second or third text message, asking if you made it home safely and come off as 'annoying', which he is not as you assure him, than not sending anything at all. Tho he would definitely prefer to drive or walk you home himself. Enrico just wants to make sure the people who are close to him are alright. He also has a sixth sense for when someone isn't feeling well, even if he's not around them and will send them a quick message or call them. The worst thing is, he can't be fooled. He can read you like an open book and will pull you into a warm, comforting hug before you even had the chance to tear up.

–Richard–

Best boi Richie is the softest guy and husband best friend material. He's the friend you could call in the middle of the night when you're either having a breakdown or just want to ask something completely random that cannot wait until the next morning. He would also pick you up from the middle of nowhere and drive you home. He's not only your best friend, but also your therapist who you can vent to anytime and about anything and your emotional support human who would make dino nuggies at 3am with you. If you believe in soulmates then congrats, cuz you already found yours.

–Forest–

Exactly like Chris. He's your brother from another mother and the person you would trust both with your drink and your life. Would 100% pretend to be your boyfriend if someone tries to hit on you and makes you uncomfortable and wouldn't even hesitate to either punch them in the face or insult them in the most creative ways possible. And his western accent only makes them even more hilarious. He taught you some self defense and how to use a gun. He also tends to be a little flirty so don't mind him. He just loves teasing his friends. Also, if you're shorter than him congrats, you're now his personal arm rest. Great, right?

–Rebecca–

Rebecca is the sweet and caring kind of friend who sends you "Good morning" and "Good night" messages every day and tells you how proud she is of you. She also likes to give sweet little things to her friends. (Protect this cinnamon roll!) Rebecca loves to go on spontaneous road trips with you and if you're up for it, would gladly take you to a basketball match of her favourite team. Often invites you over for movie nights or spa days at her place. But don't be blinded by her sweet and innocent appearance. She knows how to kick ass and will not hesitate to defend your honor.

–Kenneth–

Kenneth is 100% the friend who gives the best advices. Whenever you're struggling with something, Kenneth is the first one you seek for advice. This man has met many people throughout his life, good and bad ones, and was also confronted with a lot of up's and downs in both his personal life and his friend's lives. Whatever your problem is, Kenneth has at least three solutions in store for you that would help you. This bear of a man may look a bit scary but is actually a gentle giant with a warm and kind heart who would go through hell and back for you. But if someone makes you feel miserable, like a toxic ex-partner/friend or your own family; all his softness will vanish immediately. He's not usually the type for threatening others nor would he start a fight with someone; but if someone hurts the people he cares about and expects to get away with it then they are wrong. So wrong.

–Edward–

Edward is that one friend who looks way more intimidating than he actually is. He's the master of the death glare and his bulky appearance just adds more to his mean and dangerous appearance. But like I said, he looks scarier than he is. Edward is, in fact, a total sweetheart and softie. He likes giving gifts to his friends and making nice things for them. He's also a little goof sometimes and would randomly pick you up and have you sit on his shoulders. And believe it or not, but he's really good at baking and his strawberry cheesecake cupcakes are the best. Everyone at S.T.A.R.S. loves them.

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