Wordless Wednesday: Fireworks Have Started Already

Here I am on my travel bed
hiding in my owner's vanity nook.
I heard my first firework go off last night and it was only June 30th! Stay
tuned for more information about how I am building my safety bunker!

If Only I was That Dog!

Most of you know, especially if you read my Facebook posts, that I dream of being the dog who rides with the Budweiser Clydesdales. I even decided that, due to my chest spots, I actually am a Dalmation. And therefore I qualify to try out to be part of the team. Right?

Well, when I saw this video I was thrilled. Of course, there was the Dalmation riding up front. He usually doesn't ride up front but the little boy had his seat right behind the drivers. That was wonderful to see. Don't you think I'd make a great Budweiser Dalmation?




Love, Cinnamon the dreamer

Vancouver, WA Recycled Arts Festival: Recycled Pups

Well, I didn't get to go because it was supposed to be too hot today. But with a nice cloud cover, the Recycled Arts Festival was rather comfortable I hear. My owner had a great time and brought home pictures of this doggy mommy (is it Nora?) and her pups on a tractor. I love their floppy ears. They are hounds, certainly! It's a great event and goes on tomorrow too!

Here's one of the puppies

Here's another puppy

Here's the momma dog driving the tractor!

Here comes the hound tractor!

I think I'll name the momma Nora, after Nora the bloodhound who recently had NINE puppies!

Love, Cinnamon (who didn't get to go!)

Cinnamon Celebrates the Supreme Court Decision on Gay Marriage Rights

Here I am wearing my rainbow lei that was given to me at
Vancouver's Pride Festival

When is it too hot to walk your dog?

I've been complaining about the heat lately. Now everyone knows you can't leave a dog in a parked car when it is over 70 degrees out, right? At least I think that is the cut off. My owner only shops at places that allow dogs when she takes me out on errands. Earlier this week we shopped at Home Depot. They allow dogs and even gave me a treat!

But many people don't know about pavement temperatures. Today I am staying in my yard and home. I don't even want to go walk around the neighborhood and here's why:

This graphic was posted today by my friends at the Vancouver Farmer's Market. I'm NOT going there tomorrow. Maybe my owner will bring me a treat?

It didn't go unnoticed by me that the dog in the graphic is a DALMATION!

Anyway, don't walk your dog on sidewalks or in the street when it's hot out... please!

Love, Cinnamon

Fireworks Regulations for Vancouver, WA for 2015

Here I am advocating for kindness to animals on the 4th of July

The dreaded 4th of July is upon us. Here are the new, and hopefully enforced, regulations for my home, Vancouver, Washington.

As the Executive Director of Dogs Against Fireworks (DAF), I have worked tirelessly to get regulations tightened. I should only suffer for one day, here in the City of Vancouver.... IF THEY ENFORCE THE LAW!

Just a reminder about the new fireworks rules for INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS:

- SALES 
Fireworks sales in the City of Vancouver is three days long, from July 2 through July 4. Retail stands open at 9 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. each day.

- USE 
Inside the Vancouver city limits, fireworks use is ONLY legal on July 4 from 9 a.m. to midnight. Use is not legal on any other day of the year, including New Year's Eve.

- FINE 
Individuals who use fireworks on any day other than July 4 in the City of Vancouver may be subject to fines beginning at $250. Fines for use of illegal fireworks begin at $500.

Go here for more information: www.cityofvancouver.us/fireworks



I have heard that if people break this law, you can call 911 and report them. I hate to do that but I may just keep my cell phone handy while I am hiding in my crate before and after the 4th. My crate also serves as the DAF headquarters, by the way.

This is what you'll see in tents all over Clark County.
They must all be dog haters! 

Please, be kind, Vancouver!

Love, Cinnamon

Puppy Watch

I've been watching the progress of Nora the rescued Bloodhound over at Urban Coonhounds. Nora is under the care of Colorado Coonhound Rescue, one of my favorite charities.

Nora gave birth to NINE puppies. NINE!

Here they are... the little babies, so new and sweet!

I'm impressed with Nora the Bloodhound!

And here's the most recent photo!

I can't stand it... they are all so cute!