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BabyGirl Rosie 06-10-2012 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985 (Post 3942295)
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/alb...ctureid=112617
Kaji's foam house. It's light blue with brown paws. We picked it up at cvs over a year ago. Kaji's so cute. He invited me in one day. Silly baby doesn't realize I'm too big. :p
That is too cute!! Kaji looks like he is loving it!

ladyjane 06-10-2012 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1 (Post 3942299)
I bought a portable a/c unit in case my central a/c unit ever went out....I will use it in one room in my home, keep that one room cool for the dogs and me in case the a/c man cant get out here to fix the a/c....our temps are already mid 90's here in Houston....we would DIE in those temps if we could get no a/c!
I have a window sized a/c that I keep on hand. in case I lose power and/or a/c. I used it during Hurricane Ike...had a generator for when we lost power and kept the pups in my master bedroom with me.
Air conditioning is not just a comfort thing...it is a necessity in areas like ours. If I did not have that a/c, I would have to take my pups somewhere that had a/c.

SophieKatesMom 06-10-2012 06:14 AM
Our AC went out last May (which in Georiga can be trouble), I bought one of the portable AC units that vent out the window and let me tell you it was a lifesaver.

I think Kaji's set up of the insulated house and water bottle frozen is GENIUS!!! I would try that for sure (in fact I may try it myself).

Micah my love 06-10-2012 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1 (Post 3942299)
I bought a portable a/c unit in case my central a/c unit ever went out....I will use it in one room in my home, keep that one room cool for the dogs and me in case the a/c man cant get out here to fix the a/c....our temps are already mid 90's here in Houston....we would DIE in those temps if we could get no a/c!

We do the same, and we have a gas fireplace for winter backup heat if needed

DvlshAngel985 06-10-2012 06:34 AM
I'll keep an eye out for these houses at my local CVS. Sometimes they bring back these little treasures, but it's so random. There was a blue for boys and a punk for girls.

I keep this little house up for him all year long. It's where he keeps the toys he doesn't want me to find. :rolleyes: :p We don't have AC in my apt. For the most part, my apt stays cool. It's out of direct sunlight and on a sub level. Once it heats up though.... Poor Kaji! He has a thick coat, and I remember trying everything to keep him cool and comfy. I love that little house! It's his little haven. All I have to do is add the frozen water bottles and it's perfect for summer.

yorkieusa 06-10-2012 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Rescuemomma (Post 3942284)
Thanks for the great suggestions! I've looked at portable AC units, but want something that can also go in the car to help keep him cooler there as well if I'm going to spend the money. I may get both! I'll have to order a portable one if I go that way, I went all over trying to find one and everywhere is sold out right now! It just got hit really quick this year!

I've been doing the frozen water bottles and that does help - I also have some soft gel cold pack things from my chiropractor that I keep in the freezer and set out for him to lay in. I do have tile in my kitchen, bathrooms, and hallways but Benji likes to stay in my bedroom. I'll try the "cool house" and see how that works!

It's not that hot inside - about 85 in the house in my bedroom at the hottest, since I have the old swamp cooler running most of the house is quite a bit cooler - but he likes to be in the hottest room of the house even though he doesn't handle the heat well, silly boy! I could close it off - but I do like him in there when the bigger dogs get playing so he doesn't get trampled, or when people come over so he doesn't get stepped on.
I don't know how you bear it. 85 is sweltering inside to me. I can't stand it over 74.:D

Rescuemomma 06-10-2012 07:03 AM
Well, the idea looks ok - but it says the freezer packs only last 2 hrs :(. Plus they're in the UK - shipping would be crazy, and by the time it got here, the need for it would probably be past.

Harrysmum 06-10-2012 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Rescuemomma (Post 3942526)
Well, the idea looks ok - but it says the freezer packs only last 2 hrs :(. Plus they're in the UK - shipping would be crazy, and by the time it got here, the need for it would probably be past.
I quite agree - it was the idea of it that I thought was good....a friend of mine has one of these, and she ordered about 4 of the freezer packs. She 'rotates' as and when necessary :) Apparently it's very efficient, and invaluable in the car.

What I was wondering was - do you have something similar there? It might be worth bearing in mind for if/when in the future....:D Sally + Harry x

Yorkiemom1 06-10-2012 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 3942494)
I have a window sized a/c that I keep on hand. in case I lose power and/or a/c. I used it during Hurricane Ike...had a generator for when we lost power and kept the pups in my master bedroom with me.
Air conditioning is not just a comfort thing...it is a necessity in areas like ours. If I did not have that a/c, I would have to take my pups somewhere that had a/c.
Hurricane Ike introduced me to a multitude of new experiences....while I had purchased all these items for "just in case", I had never used them....after Ike, out came my generator and my portable a/c, even a window unit for my bedroom, because, like you said, it is a matter of life and death for our babies with this humidity and heat! I had no electricity for almost 2 weeks, but I had a working refridgerator, an a/c, a small tv and a coffee pot that kept us all alive!

BiewerYorkie 06-10-2012 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Rescuemomma (Post 3942094)
Ok, my air conditioner went out - and it's getting HOT in Vegas, it's going to be a week or so before I can get the repair guy out to fix it. SO, in the mean time I'm worried about especially Benjamin, he doesn't handle heat well! I have a swamp cooler I've turned on, but it doesn't work well back in the bedroom where Benjamin likes to hang out - I know years ago before I had such a small dog I saw an air conditioned dog crate, I think it was more designed for a car, but I'm sure I can get an adapter to use it in the house as well, anyone know where I can find something like that? It'd be worth the investment, since it'd keep him alot cooler when I take him places as well since he LOVES to go with me wherever I go (and if the trip is all doggy-friendly places, I almost always take him!).
Can you pick up a small window a/c unit and just put it in one room and he can spend the time in there? I know QVC has a a/c unit that is inside the room. There is a little maybe, 6-8 inch thing that sits on the window sill and that is all (if there is a problem with a window a/c unit). It is a bit pricey but it might be worth the investment.

During hurricaine IKE, here in Houston a few years ago, we were without power for THREE WEEKS!! I had just had major abdominal surgery also. It was HORRIBLE!! :eek::eek:

Louise

ladyjane 06-10-2012 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1 (Post 3942572)
Hurricane Ike introduced me to a multitude of new experiences....while I had purchased all these items for "just in case", I had never used them....after Ike, out came my generator and my portable a/c, even a window unit for my bedroom, because, like you said, it is a matter of life and death for our babies with this humidity and heat! I had no electricity for almost 2 weeks, but I had a working refridgerator, an a/c, a small tv and a coffee pot that kept us all alive!
Yep, it was quite the experience indeed. I was well prepared though....bought everything I needed before it hit. I even had fencing stuff to put up a temporary fence because I knew my fence would probably be down. The one mistake I made was not buying disposable pee pads...only had my washables. With no washer and dryer, not a great idea. :eek:

mamaj 06-10-2012 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Harrysmum (Post 3942479)
Good afternoon! Just a bit of input from the UK! :)

www.canineconcepts.co.uk make a fan that attaches to your crate. It runs either on batteries, or you can buy various different adapters seperately.

What's good about it is, you can buy optional cooling cartridge freezer packs that slot into the fan and blow the very cold air around.

It comes under Deluxe thermostatic dog crate fan - and there's a $ conversion bit at the top of the page....:) Sally + Harry x
Petco has a fan that attaches to a crate. It runs 100 hours on 2 batteries. My cat loves to lie in the bathtub. lol

BabyGirl Rosie 06-10-2012 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by yorkieusa (Post 3942511)
I don't know how you bear it. 85 is sweltering inside to me. I can't stand it over 74.:D
It is 72 for me! :D

Rescuemomma 06-10-2012 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Harrysmum (Post 3942534)
I quite agree - it was the idea of it that I thought was good....a friend of mine has one of these, and she ordered about 4 of the freezer packs. She 'rotates' as and when necessary :) Apparently it's very efficient, and invaluable in the car.

What I was wondering was - do you have something similar there? It might be worth bearing in mind for if/when in the future....:D Sally + Harry x
I'll have to look into that, but I've never seen anything similar - that'd be the perfect answer for in the car!

Rescuemomma 06-10-2012 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by mamaj (Post 3942658)
Petco has a fan that attaches to a crate. It runs 100 hours on 2 batteries. My cat loves to lie in the bathtub. lol
I've seen those and have a few, but they don't help any more then my box fan does - It helps some by circulating the air, but not enough. The swamp cooler keeps the rest of the house about 75, but the room he likes to stay in is quite a bit warmer at the peak part of the day.

The problem with window AC units is my cats. Every one I've seen only works well with windows that open up and down, mine open side to side. Up and down window they have things that extend out to the side so they're secure. But I'd have to take the screen out to make it work, and then my cats could jump out the window, so that's not going to be an option for me. I need something more portable that if it needs to vent out the window, it can do so with the window screens in place so my cats can't get out.


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