Countdown 2010 to Beginning 2011

The Bark-ery that comprises Arwin, Precious, Hermoine (3 cats) and King-sun, JJ & Jo Jo (3 dogs) and myself wish you a bark-ful 2011 and thank you for all your support this 2010.

Countdown of 'Events' 2010:

1. This year, the wildlife industry took a strong toll with the arrest of Anson Wong, wildlife smuggler and trader. Personally, I hope he has learnt his lesson once and for all and embark into something else when he gets out.

2. The DG of some government decides to say that it is ok to consume stray dogs! This doesn't help the reputation of Malaysia in the eye of ANIMAL WELFARE!

3. Bogus vets have risen with the failing of 'qualified vets' from UPM! The damage of lives they have done to dogs...blood on their hands. How do they sleep at night??

4. As it is, Malaysia is not a recognized country when it pertains to ANIMAL WELFARE nor is it a country that is ANIMAL FRIENDLY especially to dogs. To make matters worse, an animal testing facility from overseas wanted to set-up a facility in Malacca (I think) and thank god for PETA and the rest of the animal lovers who rallied infront of an embassy (can't remember which one).

Always remember that it is people like yourself that make a difference to the 4-legged stray, feral and domestic. I say a nightly prayer for you always ensuring that you're kept safe and sound. Without you, our 4-legged will not survive.

A note to remember:

Be merry during New Year's Eve, drink sensibly and please NO ALCOHOL FOR THE DOGS and drive safe.

Arwin's Nine Niftiest Funny People/Animal Activities to Watch

1. Hoovering (Vacuuming)
2. Pigeons standing on the verandah pedestal eye to eye contact with me
3. My mom in a hurry almost every morning leaving for work
4. Waking up when the alarm goes off
5. Talking on the telephone
6. Taking a shower or bath
7. Doing aerobics in the living room
8. Hermoine (the M C Hammer among all of us!) chasing mom when she's mopping!
9. Taking the mickey out of mom when she bakes for the dogs during the weekend

Bark-ery Mutt Cheeseburger Muffins

Product Code: TB12
Product Name: Bark-ery Cheeseburger Muffins
Price & Size: RM30.00 for 9 to 12 muffins.
Ingredients: Free range mince beef, oat bran, whole-wheat pastry flour, pinch of baking soda, egg, cheddar cheese

These muffins are extraordinary. Its mini cheeseburger without the bun!

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge or freezer for up to 2 months. Defrost in the microwave for a few seconds. Cool and serve.

Bark-ery Mutt Loaf

Product Code: TB11

Product Name: Bark-ery Mutt Loaf

Price & Size: RM35.00 for 1.5kg loaf. Makes 12 slices.

Ingredients: Free range mince beef, oat bran, parmesan or cheddar cheese, carrot, water, garlic powder

No dog can resist a meatloaf filled with all the necessary nutrients after a hard day’s work. It’s onion-free, making it dog friendly.

Remember 1 slice a day. Maximum 2!

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge or freezer for up to 2 months. Defrost in the microwave for a few seconds. Cool and serve.

Bark-ery Mutt Chook Muffins

Product Code: TB10
Product Name: Bark-ery Mutt Chook Muffins
Price & Size: RM25.00 for 12 muffins
Ingredients: Shredded cooked chicken, yogurt, ground flaxseeds, whole-wheat pastry flour, baking soda, cumin, dried oregano, dried basil

Fun to bake, warm and homey, muffins almost ooze comfort. These muffins tend to be meaty or eggy rather than fluffy and full of flour. Trust me, your dogs would prefer it that way.

Muffins freeze well, so if a whole batch isn’t consumed within four to five days, pop the remaining into a freezer bag and into the freezer. Defrost them in the microwave whenever the dog deserves a treat.

Remember one muffin a day (OK, two max!)