Community Service Message We here at Exogeny Network believe in community service and supporting such endeavors. On June 3rd, 2008, during the Dawn of Shades, Gia talks about Rob, the Rottweiler wannabe in New Orleans. To help the rescue group that has been helping Rob on his journey to health and a forever home, we are encouraging everyone to take a look at their fundraising effort. This photo doesn't even begin to give this pendant its just dues. Its a very cute pendant, about 1 1/2" long, shaped like a bone with silver colored metal and either clear or pink crystals (your choice) on a black velvet cord. They are being sold at only $10 plus $3.25 shipping and handling, and must be paid for by either check or money order. Email me and I will send you the particulars!  Exogeny Network does not have any official connection wtih the rescue group, the sale of this necklace, etc. We are merely helping this group attempt to raise money to defray some of the expenses it normally faces. We also receive no compensation for our efforts, and all sales will be handled by the rescue group itself. Gia Pets is all about the pets, and in a whole new way. We cover the topic for the regular owner, avoiding the cutesy stuff and getting to the meat of the relationship between humans and their animal companions, whether its training, paranormal connections, alternative diets, health benefits, or just how to bake a new treat. These podcasts will soon be available FREE OF CHARGE , so check back. In the meantime, check out some of our text content. Red Dog aka Empress of the Universe This is the Red Dog that inhabits my world, and she is firmly convinced that she IS the empress of the universe, but I am not sure what that makes me? I rule the empress of the universe, except when I am asleep and there might be something yummy on the table, in the trash, or on the cupboard.
February 29, 2008
Some of you may realize that I have a day job, but few realize that I have a really fun & cool day job working with dogs. Today was a typical late winter day, very quiet, when a big man with an even bigger grin came through the front door. He was actually looking for the bird store that had been a block away before it moved a few years ago.
He turned out to be Phil Tripp, the publisher of an animal magazine in Australia called Urban Animal, modeled after the American magazine Urban Dog. He admired a Hawaiian print dog bed, sighing because it was "too big" to take with him. He also admired one of my creations, a "labbish-size" crazy patch coat.
We talked for a few minutes, traded a copy of Urban Dog for a copy of Urban Animal and the arrival of a tiny Maltese girl put me to work and let Phil escape.
By the way, the magazine is GREAT! Their website is www.urbananimal.net and according to the magazine, you can subscribe for $20 (Aus) or get it free at a number of locations.
I found the magazine very interesting in part because the advertisements were so different, and partly because the same issues are present in Australia as in North America.
3/20/08 Here is some breaking news. Very soon, I will be launching a new program totally about pets which be will be available for downloading as podcasts. The website will be expanded a great deal as well, and there are plans for a newsletter being drawn up too. Its going to have a lot of new features too, and include contributions from other pet enthusiasts, specialists, and professionals. We will even have a recipes for pets column from MaryMartha Miller! (Reddog is already drooling over the pizza recipe she heard about, and the burritos sounded delicious to her too!) Now, for all of you who enjoyed the programs I have done on various paranormal pet topics, we will be expanding them to include everything from the fantastic to the practical, and here is YOUR chance to be part of the group developing the programs! All you have to do is write a short email, putting "pet program topics" in the subject line. Click HERE and type it up now before you put it off another minute and tell me who you'd like to hear be interviewed, what topics you would like to hear, and even how long you would like the programs to be.  Messages from Your Animal Companion
55 Card Oracle Deck
by Angelica del Mar
Thesecards were sent for me to review, and I have to confess, I thought "HoHum, one more deck of cards..." I opened the deck and the fun started,these cards are very sturdy and laminated, the cover illustration is nice, and the individual cards are illustrated nicely, with the"meaning" of the card printed on each one, simplifying the process oflearning to use them immensely. I'm not a tarot reader, don't use cards for readings, etc., and the next thing I did was take them to askilled tarot reader for HER assessment of them. We both had a LOT of fun with these cards, and I anticipate enjoying them for years to come. If you have pets of any kind, have any curiosity about what they are thinking and feeling, you will find these cards an excellent tool to enhance your relationship.
~~Gia Scott |
MaryMartha Miller is a regular contributor to Gia Pets with practical recipes she has tested herself on her own personal "zoo crew". She makes every effort to ensure that the recipes are safe, however, as always, we recommend that you double check with your own vet to ensure that these are safe for YOUR pet's personal profile. Data about food safety for animal species is continually being updated, and its possible that things have changed since the article(s) were written or that information was overlooked. Once upon a time, the dangers of foods such as onions, chocolate, and macadamia nuts were unknown in regards to dogs, and we would all hate for anything untoward to happen to anyone's beloved pet.
Bone Appetite by MaryMartha Miller 
Ok, we have covered some great recipes for the dogs. Hove you got the hang of it yet? Have you been able to create some dog-gone good meals? Don't worry with my chow hounds there will be plenty more recipes to come!
We are going to explore some recipes for our highly exalted, over ruling, kings and queens, in other words--our Cats! I have also got some great recipes for our informants--the Birds!
Now I don't know about your cats, but mine don't think it is a treat when I cook for them. After the first time, they expect it. After all, it is my job right? To cook and serve them? I think when they see us cooking it is because we are perfecting something for them in the future. Now, after I have served them their dinner, they sit back and say "Ah, they do have a use after all. I knew they were put here to do something greater for us"! Don't we just love our cats? Despite their superiority complex, I do love mine and greatly miss the ones that have passed.
Now my birds are a bit funny. I call them my informants because they are. The cats stay separated from the birds. The dogs are around the birds all the time. When we have been gone or if we are in another room, and the dogs are doing something they are not supposed to be doing, my Ring Neck (Bruce) screams. He does this until I come to see what is up. Now he does not realize that the dogs are allowed to get up and move! Bruce will scream non-stop, despite my presence, if a neighbors dog enters our yard. He will continue until someone goes outside to remove the intruder. My love bird (Sunny) sings all the time, until the Dogs are doing something interesting like shredding or chewing on something out of the ordinary. When they are doing something like that, then she is silent, not one peep!
Now, if you are wondering who all my kids are her are their names and species. Sky is a female chihuahua and will be six in August, Shadow is a male lab/Shepard mix and will be 3 in December, Lil' Bit is a female Shih Tzu and her age is unknown. The veterinarian estimates her at 5-8 years of age. Jade a male short hair cat and he just turned six in April, Ashley is a female short hair will be three in August. Bruce, I am not sure of the age or sex but I think it is a he, and he is a ring neck parrot. Sunny is a female love bird and will be 3 in October. Thai is a male red slider turtle and will be two in July. Thi does live with a school of guppies but they come and go I just call the the "gup-gup co," That is my crew right now..
Cats should have 50% of their diet meat and 50% carbohydrates. I also add vegetables in their food, about 25%. My cats love veggies. My male cat (Jade) is neutered and has had some medical problems. About two years ago Jade almost died. He had three kidney stones. I didn't know what the problem was until it was all most to late. A trip to the vet and $1,500.00 later we found out that neutered male cats tend to develop stones. The problem, according to our veterinarian, too much fish oil. I have to watch how much omega fats he consumes, and fish is a vary special treat for him. Consult your veterinarian about this topic if you have any concerns about your feline. With my birds I feed them seed and make treats for them. Sunny is a lot more picky then Bruce. Sunny prefers sweet treats with lots of millet and sunflower seeds. Bruce will try anything and likes most of it, even hot peppers! Some foods are on the do-not-feed list. These include foods that contain high amounts of sugar or fats (junk foods: potato chips, doughnuts, etc.), avocado (guacamole), chocolate, alcohol, or caffeine. Do not give fruit pits. Persimmons are also on the do-not-feed list. If you go to: www.fosterandsmith.com and click on the articles tab you can find information regarding foods to avoid.
Mackerel Dinner
Calories:159.8, Carbohydrates: 8.5, Protein: 11.4
1 tsp olive oil
2 small mackerel or 4 mackerel fillets
2 cups water
1 cup brown rice
2 cup sliced carrots
Directions: Bring 2cups water to a boil, add rice. Return to boil cover and reduce heat. cook 15-20 minutes or until water is gone. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Set aside.
Heat oil in frying pan. Add mackerel and cook until fish flakes. Set aside and allow to cool to room temperature. Don't drain off the pan juices.
Steam carrot slices until they are tender about 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
If you used whole mackerel remove the bones.
Take one half fillet or 1/4 half of one fish mix with 1/4 cup rice and 1/4 cup carrots. Drizzle the a little of the pan juices over the top. Serve at room temperature. Makes approx. 8 servings
Budgie Brownies
Calories: 103.4, Carbohydrates: 10.8, Protein: 5.1
1 cup cornmeal
1 tsp. finely ground cuttlebone
1 cup hulled millet
2 tbsp. liquid honey
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 eggs
2 tbsp. raw wheat germ
4 egg yolks (for larger birds add 1/2 cup peanuts)
Directions: Preheat oven to 350* degrees .
Place all ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Pat into a greased and floured baking dish.
Bake for 30 minutes or until firm (if edges start to get too brown, cover with foil).
Cool and cut into small squares. Makes approx. 20 treats
 Bone Appetite!
Cali-cat Meet Cali, the brave cat who dared to want to reside with a convicted cat killer, refusing to listen to anyone who told her that she would fare much better in some other household. She evacuated for Katrina with me, in an old Nissan pickup with no air conditioning, along with Reddog (80 lbs at the time) and Sissy (25 lbs) and my adult daughter, who was visiting me from out of state at the time. She toughed out 4 weeks of being a vagabond with two dogs as her companions, the trip home, and the arrival home. Cali hates me, I'm sure of it. She only emerges from her alternate dimension when she has a demand for food or water. She will then consent to allowing me to pet her briefly, at least if food is imminent. Last fall, once again, my daughter was visiting, and a small gray feral kitten managed to allow itself to be caught and take up residence in my bathroom pending shots, neutering, and a quarantine period. After managing to pretty much turn it into shambles, it started to work on my resistance to his staying with me, and then upon his emergence into the household, he started to work on Cali and Reddog, figuring they had the keys to staying. Cali was soon grooming him, Red was ignoring him with snorts of disgust when he got too close, and roars of fury as he ignored her rule of "no cats in Mom's bedroom!" Cali has taken a more tolerant view of me since Smokey Robinson's arrival was made official and I took him off of the adoption list and claimed him as my own. She usually says hi at least twice a day, plus at feeding time! I also often actually SEE her in the house. She is happier, although she does get after Smokey Robinson for being a pest. Hopefully, the Ladies of Fate now see my little family as complete, or else will send along funds for vet care and food!
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