Romeo provides seasonal tips and reminders about being prepared for emergencies and weather events. He encourages readers to create emergency kits for both people and pets that include first aid supplies, food, water, and important paperwork. Romeo also suggests ways to enjoy seasonal activities like gardening while keeping family and pets safe, such as supervising children and providing shelter for outdoor pets. His overall message is to take simple precautions and be prepared for any situation.

1. Seasonal Tips from Romeo, the
Little Black Dog
By: [Your Name]
[Your Teacher’s Name]
[Your Grade]
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2. My tip this week: be prepared!!!
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3. • Hello, everyone!
• How prepared are you for
those little emergencies that
can happen on any given
day? Some people prepare
for natural disasters such as
hurricanes, tornadoes and
floods. Everyone should
have a small emergency
pack ready just in case the
unexpected happens. But for
those everyday emergencies
that come up we can
sometimes forget to be
prepared.
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4. A great website to get a complete list of basic supplies for your home emergency kit is
at www.redcross.org. Have you thought about an emergency kit for your pet? A basic
pet first-aid kit can be purchased at your local pet supply store, or you can easily put
one together when you are putting together one for your “human” family members.
Here are some things to remember when getting started. Have a waterproof/airtight
container for your supplies and be sure to include the following items: a pet first aid
book, a copy of all important paperwork on your pet (such as its proof of rabies
vaccine certificate and a recent photo of your pet and the phone number of your vet),
the nearest vet emergency clinic and the number for poison control for pets (can be
reached at ASPCA poison control center, 1-880-426-4435) . Some other items needed:
a nylon leash, self-cling bandage ( sticks to itself but not fur), a muzzle or strips of
cloth to prevent biting (do not use in the case of vomiting, choking or difficulty
breathing) and basic first aid supplies (a complete list of these items can be found at
www.humanesociety.org).
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5. After reading over the lists for your
family/pets you may feel
overwhelmed with the expense and
the number of items needed. Don’t
stress! Most items can be purchased
relatively inexpensively by
purchasing generic brands and/or
shopping at discount stores.
Remember to check over your
supplies periodically for expired
items and restock as needed. Many
items needed are the same for
humans as well as your pets so some
things can be divided between the
two kits (cuts down on costs).
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6. • .
• Remember to keep out of the reach of
children and pets! Don’t forget when
traveling with your pet to bring your
first aid kit along. Hopefully you will
never have to use it; but its better to be
prepared just in case.
• I am grateful to www.redcross.org and
www.humanesociety.org for all of
their valuable information. Please take
the time to check out these useful
websites for lots of valuable tips for
your entire family!
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• My tip this week: be prepared!!!
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7. My Tip This Week: BE PREPARED!
and KEEP PETS WARM!
• Hello, everyone!
• I hope that everyone’s holiday was spent having lots of fun with family and
friends, and that any New Year’s resolutions that may have been made will be
successful for all of you. It’s hard work to reach your goals but as long as they
are realistic goals they are reachable.
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8. • The past few days there has
been much said about the
upcoming week
of an arctic blast of cold to hit
many parts of our country. Even
the deep south will not escape
Mother Nature’s wand of
freezing cold temps. If you
haven’t started any
preparations for this weather
event, I strongly encourage you
to do so
• Make sure that pets are in a
safe, secure and WARM place!
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9. • It’s always a good idea to have fresh water and non-perishable foods on
hand in case you lose power.
• Along with that, extra blankets, candles and a battery operated radio are also
handy.
• Make sure that your car/truck has the correct levels of anti-freeze and gas.
• If you have exposed water pipes try to get them wrapped to prevent pipes
from freezing and then bursting.
• Preparedness is less expensive that having to make repairs in the aftermath.
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10. As many of my followers know from
reading past blogs, I always encourage you
to help those around you in any given
situation. It only takes a little extra time to
check on your elderly, disabled or single
parent neighbors that may not be able to
get themselves prepared without a little bit
of help.
If the area you live in is expected to get ice
or snow try to get what items you need
before the weather arrives and then stay
home off the streets if at all possible.
Fewer motorists out on the roads makes it
easier for emergency vehicles,the police
and snow plow drivers to get their jobs
done.
My tip this week: BE PREPARED! and
KEEP PETS WARM!
Have a safe week,
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11. My tip this week: get fall/winter
prepared and take the time to
enjoy the changing of the season.
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12. • Hello, everyone!
• What a beautiful, crisp day today is starting out to be! This is one of
my favorite times of the year. All the leaves are turning colors from
bright oranges to deep reds and the air has a clean , crisp smell and feel
about it.
• This is the perfect time to remind you to get prepared for the upcoming
cooler weather. For those of you who are already living in colder
climates be sure to get your fall/winter auto emergency kit ready and
be sure to include a jug of water,blanket,flashlight/flares,etc.
• For those of you with pets that stay outdoors year round, now is the
time to prepare your pet’s living area for the new season. As always
provide a source of clean, fresh water, plan on extra food as the
temperatures get colder, and make sure that your pet has a clean
weather-proofed area to sleep in. You may also want to provide fresh,
clean straw (for extra warmth) and have 2 or 3 washable blankets for
warmth and comfort.
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13. • This is a great time to check vet records for
needed vaccinations and do an external check for
any signs of parasites. Make sure your pet’s nails
are trimmed, ears are clean and coat brushed to
keep your pet feeling comfortable. Check with
your vet for the best flea/pest preventative for
use on your pet and your pet’s living area.
• If you live in an area that has climate extremes
you may want to invest in a climate controlled
(dog) house. Do your research before making a
purchase so you get the most out of your money.
• Don’t forget that just because the weather is
getting cooler doesn’t mean that your pet doesn’t
need exercise or attention. Your inside dog still
needs regular exercise to keep him/her in good
health. Each changing season brings with it
miracles of nature all around us and being
prepared is the best way to be able to enjoy it.
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14. • This is also a great time to help out an
elderly neighbor who may have a hard
time raking up all those falling leaves or
getting their yard prepared for the colder
season to come. Make it a family project;
in doing so you’ll not only be spending
family time together you’ll be teaching
your children a valuable lesson in
volunteering to make their community a
better place to live in.
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• My tip this week: get fall/winter prepared
and take the time to enjoy the changing of
the season.
• Have a great week,
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15. My tip this week: don’t over-complicate
your gatherings. Keep it simple so you
can enjoy your time with your friends
and family without stressing yourself
out.
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16. Hello everyone!
What a great day today is starting out to be! There are many of you
having backyard barbecues today to celebrate Labor Day. I’m sure you
will be having friends/family over and everyone will be making their
contribution to the event.
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17. A few things that I’ve thought that might be helpful to enjoy your day without any major problems
are;
#1. If your pet doesn’t enjoy large groups of people the way you do, provide them with a quiet
area away from all the noise/people;
#2. Remember that just because you eat it doesn’t mean your dog/cat will want to eat it or
should eat it.
#3. Remember, bones are appetizing to most dogs, but some bones splinter easily & may cause
your dog to choke sauces used on the meat may upset your dog/cat’s stomach, too).
#4. If you are having dishes with dairy products or other ingredients that spoil easily, remember
to keep it on ice or some other method of cooling.
#5. Remember to keep small children away from hot grills and dangerous grilling utensils.
#6. If you are playing lawn games such as horseshoes or lawn darts, be sure it’s away from
young children and your group of guests.
#7. If you are planning on swimming in the pool, be sure an adult is supervising children at all
times and that there are approved life vests for little ones that aren’t swimmers yet.
#8. If you have neighbors that may not appreciate the extra noise coming from your yard, talk to
them before hand or, better yet, extend an invitation to them.
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18. • These are just a few tips to help avoid
unwanted trips to the emergency room,
angry neighbors and upset pets. We all
know these things but they are sometimes
forgotten once we get caught up in the
food, fun and friends. Something else to
think about when having a barbecue, if
there is a new family in the neighborhood
what better way to make them feel
welcome than to invite them to join in on
the fun.
• My tip this week: don’t over-complicate
your gatherings. Keep it simple so you can
enjoy your time with your friends and
family without stressing yourself out.
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19. My tip this week: think about planting
your own garden ( you can start with a
few indoor-grown herbs) it can be a
great stress reducer!
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20. How many of you like to garden? If you
think you have missed your chance to
have a fall garden, fear not. If you live in
a climate that usually doesn’t have its
first frost until after Oct. 30th, you can
still plant a few things to satisfy your
green thumb desires. Try your hand at
planting leaf lettuce, spinach and
radishes. These crops are great for salads!
Do you ever “recycle” seeds from your
crops for the next planting season?
Squash, pumpkin, watermelon, corn,
peppers are just a few that are easy to
take seeds from for your next crop. Like
anything else, to have a lush garden you
need to put in the time and care .
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21. There are many ways to cut costs and still have a
garden your neighbors will envy. Composting is one
way to help make your soil richer, and any time we
can make use of something rather than tossing it in
the trash is better for the environment. So we have
seeds from your crops and composting.
Another suggestion is sharing with friends. If you
trade seeds/ seedlings for those you don’t have with
your friends you can get a larger variety of vegetables
from your garden without spending as much money.
If you know several people who love gardening you
can also share your harvest with each other. For
instance, maybe you grow three or four different
vegetables and your friends grow three or four
different ones from you and come harvest time you
exchange with each other. Everyone wins by doing
this!
If you like growing a few of your own vegetables but
don’t really have enough land for a big garden don’t
worry, you can have a container garden on your patio
or porch/deck. It’s easy, and after your start up costs
for your containers and soil, is not that expensive to
do
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22. If you are someone who loves fresh fruits
and vegetables but you don’t have the space,
time or the green thumb for growing your
own, check to see if their are local farm
stands/markets or even co-op gardens in your
area. If you’ve never planted a garden but
you’d like to start, this is the perfect time to
start learning all the ins and outs of beginner
gardening. By the time spring planting
comes along you will know everything you
need know to get started.
Before you get started you might want to
find out whether your dog is a digger, and
can help you with the garden or the other
kind of digger that would destroy your
garden. Make sure your dog knows where to
dig and where not to dig.
My tip this week: think about planting your
own garden ( you can start with a few
indoor-grown herbs) it can be a great stress
reducer!
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23. My tip this week: If you transport young
children, elder adults and/or pets, put a
safety plan together that will keep a
tragedy from happening.
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24. • Hello, everyone!
• Evidently, no matter how
many times a warning goes
out or information is
given, people are still
leaving their young
children and their pets in
locked, hot cars. People,
WAKE UP and LISTEN!
• Your pets and your child
can die or suffer
irreversible brain damage if
left in HOT cars. I’m a
carefree happy little guy,
but I’m ANGRY about
this! What will it take to
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25. • If you are the one responsible for dropping little ones at daycare on the way to
work, there are some simple things you can do to help remind you that a little
one is in the back of your car:
• Put your purse, job id card, cell phone, lunch or anything else you will need
for the day, on the back seat so that you have to open the back door to get it.
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• Make arrangements with your daycare if you are a no show with no phone call
to call you.
• When you return home with a car load of groceries take your child in FIRST!
• These are all easy things you can do to help remind you that you have a little
one in your car, depending on YOU to get them out.

26. • I don’t even want to imagine the suffering a child or pet goes through when locked in hot cars.
Precautions need to be taken with older children and/or adults as well. Obviously they can get
out of a seat belt by themselves but some cars lock/unlock only electrically so they may not
be able to get out without the car being turned on.
• There are so many things that can harms us that we have no control over; but this is
something that we have TOTAL CONTROL over.
• My tip this week: if you transport young children, elder adults and/or pets, put a safety plan
together that will keep a tragedy from happening.
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• Also remember when you are at home to stay hydrated and keep your pet supplied with cool
fresh water.
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27. About Romeo, the little black dog
• Hi everyone!
• I thought you might like to know a few basic things about me. As many of you already
know, my name is Romeo, aka, “the little black dog”. You should also know I am the
inspiration for Little Black Dog Marketing. I teach the team everything I can.
• What you probably don’t know is that I’m a rescue dog. I was born in Auburn, Maine
and living in an unhealthy environment. Then, lucky for me, my “momma” came along
and adopted me and took me home to live with her and Gram(and the rest of the gang).
That’s when I discovered what it felt like to be in a loving home. About a 2.5 years ago
we moved from Maine to Virginia. I’ve decided that I really like it here! I will be five
years old September 19th. I live an active and happy life with my Momma,Gram and
lots of great friends!

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