IZZIE’S WORLD
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lady doesn’t always reveal her age, so let’s just say is Izzie is a mature canine dame. She is a born entertainer and an absolute devotee of mistress Helen
Stroud. Stroud owns the shop Olivine (2405 Rice Blvd, www.olivineliving.com), where this unbashful Shetland Sheepdog sometimes spends her days . . . as helper and greeter. In addition to sharing her pet favorites with us, she and Helen maintain a popular Facebook page that is simply called “Izzie.” Izzie loves to pose and model. Her motto: “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”
THE BEST PARADE OF MARDI GRAS-GALVESTON! You don’t want to miss me and my other costumed friends – all members of the Krewe Barkus & Meow – who’ll be marching along the island’s Seawall, between 28th and 46th Streets on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. See you there! Information: www.galveston.com/ mardigrasevents
LOVE IS A HOMEMADE DOG BISCUIT Everyone knows I’d much rather eat than bake! Here’s the recipe for the best Valentine treat ever. It’s a tried and true cookie that has my canine siblings running for samples.
GOT A SPECIAL DINNER OR OCCASION ON YOUR CALENDAR? My pal, Mr. Kippers, a fabulous bull terrier gent whose mom is Amanda Perritt Clingan, offers these cool bow ties for sell at my mom’s shop, Olivine, 2405 Rice Blvd. Called Classic Kippers, these bow ties are a perfect gift – for either Human or pet! Also available at John Pickens, a men’s store in Shreveport, LA. A share of profits goes to local animal rescues.
HERE’S A LOCAL SPOT FOR PET SUPPLIES! Some of my siblings need a crate, like this one from Pet Gear. Rocky and Maggie’s Pet Shop in Rice Village, 2535 Rice Blvd., sells everything! Check ‘em out. 70 house& home | February 2015 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 /2 cup pumpkin puree 1 /2 cup peanut butter 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. baking powder 1 /2 cup water 1 tbsp olive oil 1 /4 cup flax seeds
NO NEED TO BAKE WHEN YOU HAVE SOME OF THE BEST HERE: Run on over to locally owned Natural Pawz (www.naturalpawz.com or call 713-864-1344 for a store near you). You’ll find treats for your sweet fur-baby! A popular one is the carob-dipped strawberry snack – or take a look at their toys, too! Woof!