Random barks... er, thoughts

Everyone is barking about our newly relaunched website, BurkeHospice.org. The site has been completely redesigned, and it looks wonderful! There is a form for anyone to make a referral, new information about all our programs, a link to donate through PayPal, and pictures of all my coworkers on the staff pages. Be sure to look for my picture on the Caregivers page!

We hope you like the new website. We will have all the current happenings on the Coming Events page. Be sure to bookmark that for later!

Speaking of upcoming events, one of my coworkers asked me to mention the special fundraiser we are having to benefit our Patient Fund! This Friday at the City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium, Kirksey Funeral Home will present gospel/inspirational singer Michael Combs. Mr. Combs has toured the country and recorded dozens of albums. I just love music you can wag your tail to! The show is this Friday (July 16) at 7: 00 PM. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 the day of the show and are available at www.commaonline.org or 828/433-SHOW. Proceeds will help us care for our patients in need!

One thing that's usually on my mind is FOOD! I recently read a great list of good treats for good dogs (like me, hint hint). While you're cooking out this summer, my fellow canines may beg for burgers, hot dogs, cupcakes, etc. You should keep your dog to a mostly dog-food diet, but some people foods can be treats if given in moderation. Cooked meats (without bones), fruits and veggies, rice and pasta, and dairy products are all good treats. One of my doggie friends just loves watermelon!

On the flip side, don't feed your dog sweets (especially chocolate -- it's poisonous for dogs!), uncooked meat, chicken or turkey bones, or these few fruits and veggies: grapes, raisins, onions, and garlic. All those foods are hazardous for pooches! For a complete list, visit www.DogAge.com.

I think I got all of my random barks... er, thoughts out for now! Talk atcha again later!