Scout's Pals & Neighborhood Friends

There are many benefits to becoming a member of Scout's Pals. A Pal has exclusive access to games and newsletters. A new game has been posted and an awesome newsletter is on its way to all Scout's Pals members. If you are not a pal, it is so easy to join. Simply go to http://www.scoutthelovablelab.com/ and click on Scout's Pals Club. You will need a parent's help to register. I am really excited to get to know you through Scout's Pals!!

I also want to mention that Wharton County S.P.O.T. will be having two great fundraisers--chicken fried steak drive-through dinner--on Tuesday, July 26 in Wharton and Wednesday, July 27 in El Campo, If you would like to purchase a ticket, please contact a S.P.O.T. member or call 979-253-3446. These are some really great people who do a really great thing for animals in our neighborhood.

Stay cool and enjoy the rest of your summer!!

Scout

It Is Always Important To Say "Thank You"

I want to send a special "Thank You" to my wonderful vet's office. I am treated so wonderfully when I am there. My Mom will bring me in with concern on her face. The people at the office know just what to say to make my Mom feel more at ease and get me well so quickly.
Oftentimes a pet might not have a voice if it were not for their vet. We should make a point to say "Thank You" to all those that take such good care of us every chance we get!!

SCOUT.....

Stop By & Say Hi

I want to invite everyone to come out and join us at the local library near you. Scout The Dog Who Learned Mona Lisa’s Secret is not just a great book to read; the book has wonderful craft projects to help keep you busy this summer. Each time we visit the library, we will be demonstrating some of these great craft recipes. I hope one of the locations below will be near you.

June 21st, Friench Simpson Memorial Library in Halletsville at 10:00 am
June 29th, Fayette Public Library at 10:00 am
July 9th, Bulverde Library at 12:30 pm
July 12th, East Bernard Library at 2:00 pm
July 12th, Wharton Library at 4:00 pm
July 21st, Shiner at "Licorice & Lemon Drops" at 10:30 am
September 9th, "Texas Wrangler Book Fair" in Giddings from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

If you have any question about the above locations, please let me know. I will be happy to get the information your way.

Well from Me to You--Have a "Woofaful" Day!! SCOUT……

Bumper & Great Neighbors

As you all know, I LOVE living in a small town. This is just another example of why it's so great. A friend of mine (Bumper--a dog) got turned around during a rain storm and ended up at the wrong house. Having super neighbors as we do in Prattsville, they helped to get Bumper back home safe and sound. It was not an easy task because he did not have on a collar or tags. They drove around the neighborhood and asked the other neighbors if he belonged to them. No one knew where he belonged. They took Bumper back to their home and decided they would try again the next day. About 30 minutes later the phone rang. It was one of the neighbors who had spoken with Bumper's parents and had let them know where he was.

This made me think how important a tag with name and phone number is to have on your pet. If Bumper would have had his tag on, the family would have only had to make a quick phone call, and Bumper would have been home safe and sound. Tell your friends the importance of an ID tag. These can be purchased at your vet's office, pet stores, or even online.

Well, until next time, have a WOOFaful day---Scout!!!

Gracie's More Yummier Cookies

There are so many great things to do in Prattsville in the spring!! One of our favorite things to do is go to the Farmer's Market. You get to visit with such wonderful people and enjoy fresh vegetables and great baked goods. Our close friend, Gracie, always has her special "More Yummier Cookies". They are great, and she was nice enough to share her recipe with you and me.

More Yummier Cookies
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Light Corn Syrup
1 Cup Peanut Butter
6 Cups Corn Flakes
1 Cup of Coconut (optional)

Bring sugar and syrup to a boil. Add peanut butter and stir well. Add corn flakes and coconut; stir well. Drop by teaspoon on wax paper.

I hope you enjoy these great cookies and these pretty spring days!!

County Fair Sparks Creativity!!!

This week is County Fair Week in Prattsville. There is so much to see and do. I love the pet talent show because I get to go with Susanna and Charley to see everything on this day. My talent this year was my famous "Tail Wagging". I was great! Susanna and Charley were so proud of me.
Along the way we visited the Creative Arts exhibit-everything was beautiful! The children did a great job. Susanna is in 4-H, so she always enters her craft projects in the County Fair. The judge must have really liked her projects-she won lots of blue ribbons! While we were there, we had to see if any of our friends from our art class put in their great works of art.
Seeing all these wonderful creations inspired me to want to make my own art. In the back of my new book, Scout, The dog Who Learned Mona Lisa's Secret, there are super recipes for art projects. You should try "Squiggly Wiggly Paint"; the following ingredients are all you will need:
1/3 cup dry biscuit mix or 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons tempera paint powder (your favorite color)
Glitter-if you like
Get all your supplies together. 1. Mix together biscuit mix or flour, salt and tempera powder in a small bowl. 2. Add water and stir until blended. 3. Pour paint into a plastic squeeze bottle (may use recycled honey or mustard bottle). 4. Repeat the above steps with each different color you want to make. 5. Squeeze design onto paper, cardboard or paper mache sculptures. 6. Sprinkle glitter over paint immediately. 7. Let art dry. 8. Paint may be stored in covered container at room temperature for several days; stir before using.
I hope you enjoy your paint as much as I did. Le me know about your great projects. Talk to you soon-Love Scout!

Craft Time

Have you had a chance yet to look at the recipes in the back of my new book, Scout, The Dog Who Learned Mona Lisa's Secret? I practiced each recipe before printing it to make sure it works. I really liked making the play dough and the dyed macaroni. Susanna made a necklace with the macaroni for a birthday gift for Gracie. The sidewalk chalk is a little bit more challenging, but I like how big it is when it gets completely dry. I'll be telling you more about the crafts later. Have a good weekend!