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New Dog Threat!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington 0788174

CT CBS News broadcast that 2000 cases of dogs afflicted with a new strain of flu virus in 25 states have been reported. This is the first time I heard of dog flu but if you are a dog owner, watch out for any symptom like missing a meal and lethargy. These symptoms are signs that your furry baby has a fever.

 

If your dog shows those symptoms, take him/her to the vet immediately. Humans can't contract the dog virus so there is no threat there to the pet owners.

 

On the other hand, let me share a story shared by friend yesterday.

 

ROMANCE 
Barb was lying in bed one night. Lee was falling asleep but Barb was in a romantic mood and wanted to talk. 
She said: "You used to hold my hand when we were courting." 
Wearily he reached across, held her hand for a second and tried to get back to sleep. 
A few moments later she said: "Then you used to kiss me... " 
Mildly irritated, he reached across, gave her a peck on the cheek and settled down to sleep. 
Thirty seconds later she said: "Then you used to bite my Neck..." 
Angrily, Lee threw back the bed clothes and got out of bed. 
"Where are you going?" Barb asked. 
"To get my teeth!" 

 

 

 

 

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        Maria Gilda Racelis 

      "I Always Strive to Make a Difference."

         Serving Hartford, Tolland and Middlesex Counties

Phone: 860-995-9473

Email: mariagracelis@gmail.com

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Comments(18)

Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
"Sold with Potranco Realty"

Serious and Funny, Yes dog owners should be aware of their pets and seek help if needed. 

Couple in long term relationships can certainly relate to the bottom of your blog....funny.

Jan 13, 2016 09:00 PM
Maria Gilda Racelis

Good to see you this early Bob Ratliff, Broker Associate - REALTOR® CRS, GRI ~ 512-587-5689  :)

Jan 13, 2016 09:04 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Maria -  I will be on the lookout for dog flu simptoms.  That is a cute story to start the day.

Jan 13, 2016 09:00 PM
Maria Gilda Racelis

Good Morning Grant Schneider .


Have a great day!!!

Jan 13, 2016 09:04 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Maria Gilda Racelis ,

Love your post this morning! A great combination about a good warning for pet owners and a very cute story!

Jan 13, 2016 09:06 PM
Maria Gilda Racelis

thanks Dorie Dillard .:)

Jan 13, 2016 09:10 PM
Marina Sarabia & Kathleen Costanzo
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Fort Lauderdale, FL
954-914-8060 ~ 954-914-8056 ~ We Sell Broward !!!

HAHAHA!  Laughter is truly the best medicine and we should start our day off with laughter . . . and then the gym!

Jan 13, 2016 09:06 PM
Maria Gilda Racelis

I am glad you had a good laugh Marina Sarabia & Kathleen Costanzo 

Jan 13, 2016 09:10 PM
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

We bord our dog when we travel and the Vet insists on this vaccination .

Jan 13, 2016 10:00 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Maria, I have not heard of this dog flu either, and will relay it to my dog owner friends. 

Jan 13, 2016 10:10 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Maria. I've read about this issue a couple of times recently, you are so right about getting your pet to a vet quickly.

Jan 13, 2016 10:29 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Maria. I had heard of this flu and it is very scary. Good post and funny story too.

Jan 13, 2016 11:00 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

This reads like the opening  act for an old Burlesque show, I think I even hear the drums

Jan 13, 2016 11:42 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Now Maria...this is why I only date woman who have their own teeth.

Jan 14, 2016 12:10 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That virus doesn't sound like a good thing at all, so I hope they are able to get it under control.  Pretty funny story about romance, haha.  I hope you are having a great day my friend!

Jan 14, 2016 01:16 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for telling us about dog flu and for sharing your story on romance.

Jan 14, 2016 04:42 AM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Maria.  Sad about the dog virus.  It is tough when you forget where you teeth are.

Jan 14, 2016 07:26 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Maria funny joke and I hope your four legged buddy does not come down with the flu

Jan 14, 2016 09:55 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I had no clue about dog flu either, Maria.

And, luckily I still have my teeth!  (well, most of them  )

Jan 14, 2016 07:43 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I heard this on the news and hope it passes quickly. I think I remember this happening several years ago too.

Jan 16, 2016 11:04 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Maria

Funny story . . . .  thanks for sharing it.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jan 21, 2016 12:54 PM
Lisa Friedman
Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT
35 Years of Real Estate Experience!

Maria, thank you for the reminder about the dog flu and I like the cute antecdote. :)

Jan 30, 2016 12:00 PM