A Day in the Life of Piranha Banana: To My Friends At The Library...

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

To My Friends At The Library...

Sending thanks and woofs to New Lenox Library for organizing this evening's Meet the Bow Wow Reading Pups event. It was great to listen to the story being read by Gina, meet the children and learn a little about the other therapy dogs in attendance. Special thanks to Gina and her daughters Maia and Zoey for inviting me and giving me super hi-fives.

This summer's library reading theme is Paws To Read. The program is set up through iRead program in an effort to encourage children to read during the summer months while off school. Through this year's program, children will read and learn about animals. As a result, many libraries will be welcoming therapy dogs as part of their summer activities in the Paws to Read program. Studies have shown that children who read to dogs have a more significant increase in reading skills than children who do not. As a therapy dog, I visit libraries every month for children to read to me. My best friend Birdie Girl and I do all our visits together. With this year's program, I have received a good number of visit requests from nearby libraries. I am very, very, excited to have been invited.

I am pooped after participating at New Lenox Library's Meet The Bow Wows Reading Pup Event! Zzzz...

Below you will find my library schedule for the rest of the Summer. We are still looking to schedule Park Forest Library. Call the libraries below to schedule your reading time and learn about each library's activities and programs:

Wednesday, June 18, 2014	Acorn Oak Forest Library
Tuesday, July 01, 2014	Crestwood Library
Wednesday, July 02, 2014	New Lenox Library
Monday, July 28, 2014	Orland Park Library
Tuesday, August 05, 2014	Crestwood Library

11 comments:

UnknownJune 12, 2014 at 4:56 AM
That sounds like an awesome program. We hope it goes well and you both have a great time too. Have a tremendous Thursday.
Best wishes Molly
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Two French BulldogsJune 12, 2014 at 10:20 AM
What a cool program
Lily & Edward
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meowmeowmansJune 12, 2014 at 7:42 PM
What a wonderful program, Piranha. Thank you for the great and important work you are doing to help those kids. :)
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Misaki @ misadventuresofMisakiJune 13, 2014 at 1:33 PM
Sounds fab!
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Kaitlin Jenkins June 18, 2014 at 10:28 AM
So great the hear you're volunteering in this way- helping kids read is such a great thing to do- and we're sure you're the most patient listener too!

<3 woofs & wags- The dogs of SheSpeaksBark
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Piranha BananaJune 23, 2014 at 12:40 AM
Awww - I am so honored, thank you Roy and Shefali!

WOOF!!
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FOODS THAT ARE TOXIC TO DOGS

1 - Chocolate

(abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures, death)

2 - Onions/garlic/chives powdered, raw, cooked, or dehydrated

(can destroy a dog's red blood cells, leading to anemia and breathlessness)

3 - Grapes and raisins

(kidney failure, vomiting, hyperactivity, heart failure, can become lethargic/depressed/disoriented)

4 - Avocados/guacamole

(congestion, difficulty breathing, fluid accumulation around the heart)

5 - Coffee

(caffeine poisoning -restlessness, rapid breathing, heart palpitations, muscle tremors, bleeding)

6 - Gum/sugar free candy and foods (Xylitol)

(seizures, heart failure, death)

7 - Alcohol

(vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, coma, death-the smaller the dog, the greater the effect)

8 - Nutmeg

(tremors, seizures and death)

9 - Macadamia nuts

(muscle tremors, weakness or paralysis of the hindquarters, vomiting, elevated body temperature and rapid heart rate)

10 – Greasy Fat/Foods – Fat off a steak/meats, French fries, etc.

(stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhea, pancreatitis)

11 – Salt (and Salty foods) chips, pretzels, etc.

(sodium iron poisoning/vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, elevated body temperature, seizures, death)

12 - Unbaked bread/cookie dough

(causes gastric obstruction -raw, fermenting dough produces ethanol, which quickly causes alcohol poisoning)

13 – Milk

(stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhea)

If you are not sure if a food is safe, visit the ASPCA website or call: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: 1 (888) 426-4435

What are some ‘people’ foods you can give as snacks safely?

1 – Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, peas & corn (boiled, cooked/frozen, etc.)

2 – Banana slices (in moderation)

3 - Tomatoes (without the green leaves on top)

4 – Apples, oranges, cantaloupes and watermelon slices (no seeds)

5 - Plain pasta noodles (in moderation)

6 - When sick - plain white rice w/boiled ground beef or chicken

7 - Canned Pumpkin (plain) (good for hardening the stool) (no pumpkin pie – it contains nutmeg!)

9 –Boiled/frozen plain green beans (good for hardening the stool)

10 – Piece of plain cheese/cottage cheese (in moderation)

Please wash all fruits & vegetables before feeding

I was born January 1, 2007. I immediately began extensive training towards certification for the CGC, therapy, behavior and services. I visit and work with Silver Cross and South Suburban Hospitals, Ronald MacDonald House, Hines VA, nursing homes, schools, libraries, help children improve their reading skills and participate in health fairs and programs geared to bring therapy assistance to the community. You may have seen me in a commercial for the Lucy Pet Foundation on the Hallmark Channel. I also appeared on DogTV's K9 Fit Club - their opening sequences (the little dog on the ball) and on two episodes of the program. I was also a WCIU TV Channel 26 Top Dog twice. I have been on a few commercials and modeled at the International Kennel Club Show in Chicago. I love modeling, you may have seen me at Chicago's Fashion Fest run way show, Chicago Sun Times' Holiday Guide on the Magnificent Mile. American Dog Media Magazine featured me on their "Famous Dogs with Friends on Facebook" pages. I wrote a community column with Tinley Junction titled "Piranha's Tales" and run South Suburban Chihuahua group with over 200 members. We work with various charitable organizations, helping local shelters, rescues and fosters. I love to travel. Some of my favorite places are Colorado, Puerto Rico, Las Vegas and my favorite is Marco Island. I enjoy going to see movies, ballet, sports events and live theater. I love school! I learned to hi-five, hide, roll-over, bang-bang, sit pretty, patty cake, take a bow, wave hello and shake paw. My favorite foods are bananas (of course), carrots and broccoli. I love my best friend Birdie (a cocker spaniel) fluffy blankets, floppy toys, sunshine on my belly and lying on fresh green grass.

Monkey

My pain-in-the hind failed foster brother Monkey. Monkey's bday is April 06, 2011. Monkey's mother and father were given up because the owner had cancer. Monkey was taken in as a foster but was rejected when the families found he was too small. He soon developed severe bleeding (back there) which continued on for two months. Several hundreds of dollars later, my daddy said Monkey should just live with us forever (and that he loved him). Now I have a fun brother to play with. Though he sometimes annoys me, takes my food, my bed, my toys. Everything.

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

To My Friends At The Library...

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