Special Tip from Rudy

  

  April is Donor Awareness Month, but I think we should be aware of Organ donation all year round. It   really helps a lot of people. In my story "Rudy Gets a Transplant," the doctor explains that we all are   made with 2 kidneys. We only need one, so we have an extra one to share. Wow, that's amazing!   Something to think about, isn't it?

  

  If you would like more information about becoming a living donor, please contact the University of   Minnesota at 612-625-5115 or toll free at 800-328-5465 and follow the living donor prompts.

  

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Rudy's Tip O'The Month: The Archives

 

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OCTOBER 2008

Halloween is coming! Do you like Halloween? I love dressing up. Sometimes I wear sunglasses or a mask. This year I want to be a pirate. I think I would look really cute! When I trick or treat, I always go in a group with my Mommy and Daddy. Safety first! We only go to homes with lights on and always say “Thank you!” Sometimes I get so excited I dance up and down on my back legs! This is a great time of year!

 

SEPTEMBER 2008

September is here! I love this time of year – Fall is coming and the leaves will be turning all kinds of beautiful colors. School is starting. I love learning. I graduated from puppy school! It was tons of fun plus they taught me so much. I think everyone should go to school! Then come home and jump into a big pile of leaves! Isn’t Fall great?

 

AUGUST 2008

Summertime gets so hot! When your family runs errands, please leave your furry friends at home. Many dogs get sick when they are left in a hot car. Some of them will die if it gets too hot. It makes me so sad when I think about that. Most dogs don't like extreme hot or cold. I enjoy being inside on really hot days!

 

JULY 2008

The Fourth of July is a really important holiday in American history. We celebrate it with lots of fun activities like picnics and games. My friends and I love picnics, as long as we have plenty of water and shade when it gets hot. Many people also celebrate with fireworks. Even though they are beautiful, most dogs don't like fireworks. They scare us and hurt our ears! Please think about letting your furry friend enjoy fireworks on TV (with the sound turned down) in a nice cool home! Happy Fourth of July!

 

JUNE 2008

Just because school is over for the summer doesn't mean you have to stop reading! Reading is fun all year round! After my friends and I play in my big backyard, we relax with a fun story book. We also like to visit our local library. There's lots of fun things to do there - story telling hour, craft time, computer games, and tons of children's books!

 

MAY 2008

A couple weeks ago I celebrated my birthday. My Grandma gave me money for a birthday present! I spent a little bit on a new squeaky toy and my favorite treats - COOKIES! The rest of it went right into my piggy bank. It's never too early to start saving. You might need it for something important later.

 

APRIL 2008

Have you ever heard the saying, "April showers bring May flowers?" I love this time of year - all the new smells and sights. Lots of baby animals are born in the spring. More friends for me! I try to find the hiding places for the baby birds, bunnies, squirrels, and everything else. I don't get too close though (not yet anyway). Their moms and dads are very protective and might get upset!

 

MARCH 2008

I'm so glad spring will be coming later this month! Now that it's getting warmer, I get to play outside lots with my brothers and friends. It's a good thing; I need the exercise! The days are getting longer because the sun is out more. I always stay in my yard so Mommy and Daddy know where I am. I love spring, don't you?

 

FEBRUARY 2008
I love delicious Valentine's treats! I can't eat chocolate because it is poisonous for dogs. I can eat special doggy heart shaped cookies, though! Yum yum! Whatever I eat, I always make sure to brush my teeth every day. Then my teeth will stay healthy so I can eat more treats!

 

JANUARY 2008
Snow is great, my brothers and I love to run around in the fresh fluffy white stuff. It is also very cold! Daddy always wipes my feet when I come inside. That takes care of all the street salt and snow in between my toes. If we didn't do that my paws would hurt. When the temperature is really cold, we don't stay out for long. Dogs need shelter just like kids! I even have my own winter coat!

 

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DECEMBER 2007
The holidays are a beautiful time of year. I love all the twinkling lights and yummy smells! Especially pine trees and cookies! Some plants, like poinsettias, are poisonous to dogs, so make sure you put them out of our reach! Do you know what's the best gift to give? It's a hug! I'm going to give one to everyone I know. Have a safe, happy holiday season!

 

NOVEMBER 2007
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I love turkey, don't you? Turkey has a natural ingredient called tryptophan, so if you eat too much, you will get sleepy! Make sure you save room for energy food like vegetables and pumpkin pie! Yum, Yum!

 

AUGUST 2007

Humans and animals should go to their doctors regularly. I go to my doctor once a year for a check up and my shots. I don't even mind the shots, they keep me healthy. Besides, I get treats afterwards! Arf!

 

JULY 2007
Summer's here, and I love the water! Swimming is great fun! When I go in the water, I make sure I have at least one adult watching me all the time.Safety around water is very important!