September 11, 2001

Let's not forget September 11, 2001. Many of you might remember where you were that horrible morning. I was in bed and my husband came in and told me the news. We were glued to the Tv for the rest of the day.


For the lives that were lost the families that lost loved ones. You will be forever in our hearts and mind. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.


Lets take a moment of prayer on September 11, 2009



'MEET ME IN THE STAIRWELL'

You say you will never forget where you were when
you heard the news On September 11, 2001.
Neither will I.

I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room
with a man who called his wife to say 'Good-Bye.' I
held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him the
peace to say, 'Honey, I am not going to make it, but it
is OK..I am ready to go.'

I was with his wife when he called as she fed
breakfast to their children. I held her up as she
tried to understand his words and as she realized
he wasn't coming home that night.

I was in the stairwell of the 23rd floor when a
woman cried out to Me for help. 'I have been
knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!' I said.
'Of course I will show you the way home - only
believe in Me now.'

I was at the base of the building with the Priest
ministering to the injured and devastated souls.
I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven. He
heard my voice and answered.

I was on all four of those planes, in every seat,
with every prayer. I was with the crew as they
were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the
believers there, comforting and assuring them that their
faith has saved them.

I was in Texas , Virginia , California , Michigan , Afghanistan .
I was standing next to yo u when you heard the terrible news.
Di d you sense Me ?

I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew
every name - though not all know Me . Some met Me
for the first time on the 86th floor.

Some sought Me with their last breath.
Some couldn't hear Me calling to them through the
smoke and flames; 'Come to Me ... this way... take
my hand.' Some chose, for the final time, to ignore Me .
But, I was there.

I did not place you in the Tower that day. You
may not know why, but I do.. However, if you were
there in that explosive moment in time, would you have
reached for Me ?

Sept. 11, 2001, was not the end of the journey
for you . But someday your journey will end. And I
will be there for you as well. Seek Me now while I may
be found. Then, at any moment, you know you are
'ready to go.'

I will be in the stairwell of your final moments.

God

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Spaying and Neutering

Dog Spaying and Neutering

Pet overpopulation is a problem, and it should be a problem for all of us. Did you know that there are more than 3 MILLION dogs and cats killed (euthanized is the nice word) at animal shelters every year? It's true!

You might rather think of these poor animals as "street animals," but you'd be wrong. Many of the dogs that are "put to sleep" (that's another nice way for saying they were killed) are actually the offspring of family pets, and some of them are even purebred dogs.

It doesn't have to be this way. Responsible dog owners should have their pets spayed or neutered. Purebred dogs that are used for reproduction of the
breed are probably the only exception to the rule. Unless you're a dog breeder, have your dog spayed or neutered.

Those adorable little puppies grow up to be dogs, and if they are dogs that nobody wants, the animal shelter KILLS them. Forget the nice words! That's what happens. You can call it "euthanized" or "put to sleep" if it makes you feel better, but the bottom line is they are killed, their bodies are burned, and the "waste" is buried.

Veterinarians perform the spay or neuter operation while the dog is under anesthesia. Your dog might have to stay at the vet's office for a few hours or even for a few days depending upon the procedure, but the dog will not suffer. Your dog may need to have stitches removed a few days after surgery. Dogs can become parents sooner than you think, so the sooner they are spayed or neutered, the better!


Don't think that you are mistreating your dog by spaying or neutering it. The dog really doesn't care. Dogs live by instinct. If they have an instinct to mate, they will, and if they don't, they won't. The world is overpopulated with dogs and cats. Do the responsible thing and have your new puppy spayed as early as possible.

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Dental Care For Your Shih Tzu

Dental Care for Shih tzu

Has your dog ever overwhelmed with his "doggy breath"? It's pretty awful, huh? His doggy breath is not his fault though. It's your fault.

Actually, a dog's bad breath is a clue that something bad is happening in his mouth. It's a sign of trouble. The problem might be small now, but if you ignore the problem, it isn't likely to just go away. It's much more likely to get worse and worse.

You love your dog. I understand that. I love my Shih Tzu the same way. He's my best friend, my confidant, and my companion. I want him to live a long, long time. It's a well-known and accepted fact in veterinary circles that dogs that receive regular and adequate dental care simply live longer than dogs that don't.

There's even science to back up the fact that dogs that get good dental care live longer. You're not likely to notice that your dog has a toothache even if you're really observant. You'll probably finally notice when he's only chewing with one side of his mouth. A dog's dental problems develop very slowly, and you're really not likely to be aware of them until the problem is really, really bad.

Without regular dental care, most dogs will have infected stinky dog-breath mouths by the time they are six or seven years old. Infections cause bacteria that are released into the bloodstream. It's not fatal, though. A young dog's body is good at dealing with the bacteria. But it adds stress to the immune system.

Over time the bacteria load gets heavier, and as the dog ages, his immune system becomes less able to deal with the problem. By the time he's eight or nine you have a old, failing dog with kidney disease, liver problems and no choice but removing his old rotten teeth. Regular brushing and regular dental care can prevent these problems!

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Puppy Mills

If you're determined to have a pure-breed dog, please don't buy him at your local pet shop.

Regardless of what they say, pet shops do sell puppy mill puppies, and you really don't want to line the pockets of those who mass-produce puppies without regard for their health and well-being.The Humane Society has been trying for years to shut down puppy mills.

Puppy mills are horrible places where female dogs are bred every time they come in heat. Puppy mills are nasty places, and the puppies that come out of the puppy mills are low-quality dogs that will most likely develop serious health problems.You might be tempted to "rescue" a puppy mill puppy. Don't do it. You're buying trouble for yourself, and you're adding to the profits of greedy puppy mill owners.

If you buy a puppy mill puppy for any reason, it just makes room for another puppy mill puppy. Don't be fooled. The public face that's put on pet shops that sell puppy mill puppies is all sweetness and light. Behind the scenes, though, there's certainly no sweetness or light. Puppy mill dogs live in small cages in horribly unsanitary conditions all of their lives, with no human contact.

When they're too old to breed, they're killed. Don't support that! Dogs deserve better! And the people behind those slick online ads aren't any better. Don't be fooled!If you want a purebred puppy, seek out a responsible breeder. Visit the site where the puppies are bred. Be sure that the conditions are sanitary and the dogs used for breeding are healthy. Look at the mother dog and the stud and determine their general health before you even consider the puppy. Traits are passed on.

Avoid puppy mill puppies for your sake, and for the sake of dogs everywhere.

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Here is a video clip of a puppy mill

Socializing Your Shih Tzu Puppy

Shih Tzu puppies want to be socialized. Dogs are not lone animals. In the wild, dogs travel in packs. Socialization with other dogs is not a foreign concept. But socialization with humans isn't built into a dog's psyche. Dogs are the only species, though, that can totally adapt to living with humans.

Shih Tzu puppies need to be socialized with humans early on. Puppies do not thrive when they are isolated. A puppy has been removed from his social environment (his mommy and his brothers and sisters) and now he must accept a new social situation. He may be timid. Many puppies are very timid, and a bit of timidity is actually a good thing.

Beginning when a puppy is six to eight weeks old (even sooner is okay) a puppy should be introduced to a variety of people. Even introducing a puppy to children who are calm and gentle is a good thing.

By the time a puppy is about four months old and has had all of his shots, he needs to be socialized with other friendly dogs as well. A puppy also needs to experience environments other than the owner's home so that he won't be nervous when he must travel.


Socializing a Shih Tzu isn't a difficult process. You do need to avoid rambunctious children or aggressive dogs. You don't want to frighten the puppy. You want him to come to accept humans other than you and do so without becoming alarmed or aggressive.

A well-socialized Shih Tzu is a pleasure. He's calm, but he's watchful. He expects to be accepted and treated well.



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Showing Your Shih Tzu

Showing Your Dog


Dog shows are for dogs with traceable pedigrees. The Shih Tzu must be registered with the AKC (American Kennel Club). Shih Tzu that win dog shows are dogs that exhibit the most perfect standards set by the AKC for their breed. And everything counts: the height, weight, color, markings, the shape of the head, the shape of the ears, and on and on and on.

All Shih Tzu are not of show quality -- not even Shih Tzu with long and impressive pedigrees, not even all of the dogs from the same litter. If you want to know if your dog is of show quality, you can look up the breed in the breed standard as determined by the AKC on their website. You can also look at pictures of past winners on the AKC website, as well, and compare your dog to past winners to see how he or she measures up. Shih Tzu that are shown in dog shows that are sponsored by the AKC cannot have been spayed or neutered.

Your Shih Tzu will need to be trained to be a show dog. He'll be required to stand completely still while a stranger handles him, for one thing, and that's not easy for a Shih Tzu to master. You'll have to be trained as well. Showing dogs is part science and part art!

Deblyns Shih Tzu Puppies Leaving For Their New Homes.

As my puppies start to leave I feel a saddness come over me. They have been in my home for 11 weeks now and the first went home yesterday. "Little man" who is now called Remi. But what a home he has!!! OH MY GOD. I totally fell in love with this young couple. Colby and Kelsey. I know this baby will be taken care of for the rest of his life in style!!!!

I think of all the puppy kisses I've given each one, all the bathes and butt washings and picking up poo poo. This is one of my jobs as a breeder. Four pups are spoken for, they will be leaving in the next few weeks. All my puppy homes have been screened and with a seal of approval I will send them off. Knowing that their new lives will be wonderful. They will always be in my heart.

I love you my little angels.

Debby White
Deblyns Shih Tzu