Venture new place

How do I think my dogs' lives should be? Eat.. Play.. Sleep.. Run… Swim.. But sadly, it is really not easy to find big fields with not many people around in Singapore. Everywhere is tall buildings. Don't we have enough malls? Can the government leave some nature, leave some fields and parks for the kids and animals. We do have a few dog runs but but but I don't really like to bring my dogs to dog runs because of my unpleasant experiences. 


Anyway, Bidadari is closed, so it's time to venture for new space for the furries to run. And….*drum rolling* we found it! hehe.. hint hint : Somewhere located at the Northeast side… 

Amber… what are you doing hiding there with Zegna?

Favourite park

Amber and my favourite park is definitely Bidadari Park. It has big green fields for the dogs to run about and not many people in the morning. 

This time we went to the Mt Vernon side. And to go to that side of the park, daddy Chew n I parked at the casket. In addition to the fact that Bidadari was ex cemetery, plus I think there is higher chances to bump into snakes, I guess I won't go to this side of the park alone.. lol.. I really don't know how to react if Amber bumped into a snake. 

The other side of the park is near to Cedar Girls. It's very big also. More open hence less shades. But it looks safer to me though Mz did encounter face to face with a snake. I guess should be safe if I keep Amber away from the tress and drains. Well, at least this side of the park has more people and people can hear if I ever shout for help. lol.. 

AAMM Swim day at Sun Petgamart

It's the moment that the buddies have been looking for! Swimming day! Yeah! 

Remember Xiao Dan from the old Upet at Pasir Ris? She is now here at Sun petgamart. Xiao Dan is really huge but gentle. I think many people would have been intimidated by her size. We were too at first. But went there a few more times and realised that she is really gentle. In fact NN scared her a little with her sudden movement when she tried to go closer to take a picture with her.. 

This is my 2nd time to the pool ever since it's opened. The pool is wider than the old one at Pasir Ris but not as deep I think. Both ends are gradual slope and it can be pretty slippery for both dogs and human. MM had difficulty coming up initially. But Audi and Amber were ok. 

The pool is under shade so it wasn't too hot even in days like this. BUT one thing really really irritated me was the mosquitoes!!! So many of them. They were like having buffet on us. Poor nn still scratching all around. Next time must must must bring insect repellent! 

Other than that, they have shower area for the dogs foc which is great! I can shower Amber and sun dry her a little before bringing her back to blow dry her. 

For the charges, there will be a 1 time membership fee of $38 but it entitles to discounts in store and also free weekend swim. I personally will avoid weekend because of the crowd. There will be a charge of $10 for weekdays swim and also do note that Sun petgamart is closed on every Tues for pool maintenence. 

Address of Sun Petgamart :
26, Seletar West Farmway 1

Swimming at Mutts and Mitten

   

After Upetgamart shifted to the West, the nearest doggy swimming pool is Mutts and Mitten. It's located at Pasir Ris Farmway 2. (Opp Pet Hotel)

Minimum age for dog swimming is at 5 months old and puppies must have 3 completed vaccinations. Use of pool will be 10am - 5pm

It is quite expensive at $10 per half an hour per dog which doesn't include shower. Their charges for shower is according to weight. For Amber's size (21-30kg) and her long coat, it would cost me $25 to just shower her. So.... I think it's better for me to shower her at home.


However at their rate, we had exclusive use of the pool. Good for Audi and Amber's dating! haha (Booking in advance is needed) The pool is big and clean enough for bb and nn to have fun too. And I think it's really cool to be able to swim together with the furries. hehe

One thing I really really don't like about this pool is the super slippery sides. It's tiled so the dogs kept slipping even when they were just walking. And Amber, she doesn't go down the water by the stairs. She jumps for her toys so... it is very bad for her hips =( I wish they can do somthing about the pool sides.

Other than that, there were also a lot of barking because the pool is just beside the kennels. Amber wasn't affected by their barking and they stopped after a while, so it's fine with me I guess.

Next I will trying the K9 Kulture at Turf City. It's very far.... but I will give it a try I guess. If only... if only there are more doggy swimming pools.

Actually developers should consider this for their condo projects! It's such a good idea to have a doggy pool in their condo premises! Better will be a garden for the pets. Then the furries can have gatherings everyday! Dog friendly condos.. will there be? =)

Once again the rain ruined my plan with Amber and the girls! Humph! We were supposed to have a nice lunch with ZZ and to swim after that. Wait and wait and wait.... Finally... to only a drizzle at 2pm! Can't be bothered with the drizzle already! Packed and go!

If anyone is interested, this pool is at Pasir Ris farmway 1 but, we won't be able to come here and swim for long. Upetgamart is moving to the West so they will cease operation by the end of this month. *sad* Got to find an alternative soon! Without swim, Amber will be a sad baby.

More swimming pools for the dogs :

Mutts and mitten (Pasir Ris)
K9 Kulture (Turf Club)
Upetgamart (West Coast from 13/10/2013)

Paw print keepsake

 I have been wanting to do this keepsake for quite some time already but I have been sick for the past few days. Since I am feeling better today, I will get this done! Although bb wasn't home the whole day, we kept her favourite blue dough for her. =)

 

Ingredients: 1 cup of plain flour.

1/2 cup of salt

1/2 cup of water

optional food colouring

option ribbon

Knead it till soft. Add more flour if it's too sticky or add more water if it's too dry. 

nn: Amber, the yellow is for you

Use a straw to make a hole at the top for the ribbon before sending the dough in the oven

Send in to the oven!

Bake it at 100 degree for about 3 hours. Do use a baking sheet but I don't have it so I just grease the foil a little so that it doesn't stick

Bb's one is too big to hang I guess. lol

 Tada! Done! I should have done it when Amber was still a puppy! Then I could keep the small little paw print of hers. I don't think she will grow any bigger now at 1 year +. But never mind, Nn and bb's hands are still growing. I can still have the memories of their little hands with Amber when my hair turns white and face full of wrinkles. =)