The Crazy Beagle says watch out for Hurricane Irene is a threat to the United States East Coast.  Please share the following information from PETA, which could help save the lives of cats, dogs, birds, and other animal companions who need to be included in disaster preparation plans:

• During a flood, never leave your animals outdoors, tied up, or confined in any way, as they will be trapped and unable to flee rising waters.
• In the event of an evacuation, never leave your animals behind to fend for themselves.
• Know your destination ahead of time. Although human shelters often refuse animals, motels in the area will probably accept dogs, cats, and other small animals in an emergency. Do not plan to leave animals unsupervised in a car; they can suffer from heatstroke once ambient temperatures rise above 70 degrees, even if water is provided and the windows are slightly open.
• Place small animals in secure carriers and keep dogs leashed. Frightening sounds and unfamiliar surroundings may make them bolt. Take water and food bowls, your animal’s favorite toy or blanket, a towel, and enough food for at least a week.
• Have your animals microchipped, and put secure, legible ID tags on them.
• Watch for other animals in need, including strays and animals who are left behind by neighbors. If you see an animal in distress and are unable to help, note the animal’s condition and location and call authorities for help as soon as possible.

This is Sonic the Crazy Beagle wishing all my beagle, dogs, pets, and their owners a safe stay during Hurricane Irene.

Hurricane Irene is fast approaching.  From all reports, we are looking at a 2-3 category hurricane.  We all need to take the necessary precautions to be safe during the hurricane.  Wind and rain can cause extensive damage. 

The following are five advantages that we dogs have over humans during a hurricane:

1. We love eating cold food out of a can
2. We don’t worry about our hair in the wind.
3. We don’t worry about the toilet flushing.  We just go out in the yard.
4. We don’t mind playing or swimming in flood water.
5. Lights out means what I do best…sleep.

Here is a real-time update for your information. 

August 25th is Kiss and Make Up Day!  This beagle is wishing you a happy Kiss and Make Up Day.

Since we made it through the earthquake and the hurricane is fast approaching, this beagle is getting crazy and finding a little religion in his sole.

I would like to kiss and make up with my owners today.  While the “big gal” was leaving to get the the little gal, I escaped out the garage door and started running through the neighbor’s backyards.  I know this drives the “big gal” crazy.  I would like to apologize and kiss and make up when she comes back.

The Crazy Beagle says to take the first step and kiss and make up today and the future.

I tried to warn the Big Guy and the Big Girl before it came.  Then the chairs were shaking, the bookcases were swaying, and the earthquake was here.

Thank goodness it was only a 5.9 and there was hardly any damage in our area.  There were no reports of injuries or deaths.  Thank goodness!

Here’s Carole King’s music video, “I Feel the Earth Move Under My Feet,” to lighten the mood a little.  Enjoy!

My owner and I was watching the classic dog movie, Turner and Hooch, with Tom Hanks. While “the big guy” appreciated the entertainment value of the program, this crazy beagle appreciated the independence of Hooch.

I hope “the big guy” appreciates that the Crazy Beagle is nothing like Hooch. As you watch the video below, he will realize that I have never tore up a house like that. Sure, I have ripped apart a few bags and pillow. Sure, I may have gotten into the garbage a few times. But I never have completely wrecked a house like Hooch. When you watch the video, you will see what I mean.