The Care And Keeping Of An Izzie Ver. 2
Back in May of 2012 I made a blog post THE CARE AND KEEPING OF AN IZZIE all about my best friend and baby love. I realize some time has passed, and many of the facts on this old care sheet are outdated. So here we are with a newly updated care sheet.
So, you have stumbled upon a wild Izzie most likely in a desert hidden among some abandon structure. It hissed and spit in your general direction until you walked away, but what you didn't realize is that it has actually taken a liking to you and followed you home. So now what?
Here is how to take care of your new (house guest) pet!
1. What is an Izzie?
In the past it was believed that Izzie was a fox like creature, recent studies have found this to be incorrect. Izzie is actually part of the coyote family, found in the western deserts of the united states, They are very rare, So if you have found one, or if it has found you, consider yourself lucky.
2. How will I know if I have found an Izzie?
Most Izzie's are about 5'5" tall with dark red hair. There are some that will change their hair color depending on the season. Some common colors include: White blonde, neon pink, black, rust, bright red. Don't be fooled if you find one with one of these other colors. Izzie has also been spotted with a coyote tail, that is gray with a white tip and a black stripe of some kind.
3. When is an Izzie most active?
The illusive Izzie is what they call Crepuscular . Meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk. You will most likely see an Izzie come out of its burrow in the afternoon, and retreat back to sleep before the sun fully rises. This allows it to be alert during the night, when most predators are sleeping, It also keeps the Izzie cool in the hot summer months.
4.Habitat
Izzies are most comfortable in even temperatures, around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Surrounded by things that inspire them creatively. They do not like being left alone during their active hours. Make sure you check on them frequently, or they may be a little destructive. An Izzie's Den should be kept at a slightly colder temperature then the rest of their habitat, they do not like over heating while they sleep. Despite sleeping with many blankets, They don't usually stay under them very long. My Izzie, for example, has nine blankets but kicks them all off by the time they wake up. The den should also be kept dark at all hours, to help the Izzie sleep during the hours the sun is up.
5. What do I feed an Izzie?
Good: Izzies are opportunistic eaters. Results may very.
Meat: most meats are good, an Izzie will try to stick to poultry, but if it is not available the Izzie will eat what, is available
Seafood: All seafood is a plus some of Izzie's favorites are calamari and salmon, but most local fish will do as well.
Veggies: Squash, potatoes, pumpkin anything are a favorite, but all veggies are acceptable.
Fruits: Raspberries are a favorite along with lemon. Bananas are okay on occasion.
Sugar: Best in small amounts, sometimes your Izzie will crave it. This is normal to get your Izzie something small like a donut.
Drinks: Izzies drink a lot of arrowhead water, keep this stocked. Along with Diet coke, in the bottles. Izzies do have a bad habit of only drinking about half the bottle and leaving it out somewhere. When this happens it is as good as dead to the Izzie. Once it gets warm the Izzie will assume it is flat, so unless you enjoy old diet coke, just throw it away.
Bad: The following are things Izzie CAN NOT EAT
Oranges, Grapefruit, strawberries, peaches, most citruses.
Tilapia (a type of fish)
Bell peppers
Izzie will avoid:
Excess Salt, to much butter or grease, or an excess of melted cheese.
6. Temperament
Izzies are fairly quiet creatures unless brought into a social situation, only then will they become vociferous. Be warned Izzies are very sarcastic and can have a morbid sense of humor at times. if you do not understand sarcasm I would not recommend owning an Izzie. There are times when the Izzie is under great stress or will become upset, this time is usually short lived then they will return to their friendly state once again. Izzie 's are territorial, they will fight to protect their domain and all the people they like in it. It may take quite a while to gain the trust of an Izzie to be welcome into its home.
7. Exercise
You do not need to walk your Izzie, unless your Izzie shows an interest in doing so. Izzies do not typically enjoy exercise but if they are in a good enough mood they may drag you along into the desert or a near by wooded area for a quick adventure. They would much rather ride along in your passenger seat of a car or truck, to strange and unfamiliar places.
8. Grooming?
Much like cats, there is not much for you do in this department. Izzies are very clean and can clean up after themselves. They bathe frequently in the clean bathroom as long as their is running water and a clean towel that has the sent of Gain. Coming from the desert regions, an Izzie may require a type of moisturizer to keep their skin soft. The one I find my Izzie likes best is a seaweed based lotion that can be found at Ulta, for about $18 a bottle. but that bottle will last over a year. you will need to buy can's of Got2Be Glued hairspray more often however, along with frequent eyeliners.
9.Past times for an Izzie?
An Izzie's one true passion is art, as such you will need to keep a full stock pile of supplies which include: sketchbooks, pencils, erasers and markers, the Izzie species prefers copic markers.Which can be a bit pricey make sure you save up for these.
Izzie also enjoys digital art, make sure you give it access to a wifi connected laptop with lots of storage and well tuned drawing tablet for them to work with.
Izzie's do tend to enjoy history, so I hope you like watching documentary about things you had no idea existed.
Along with this the Izzie also likes to read strange articles about things and share all the details with whoever is around at the time the Izzie reads about it.
Izzies require access to some kind of television, not to watch cable access shows mind you. They enjoy watching Youtube videos, along with Netflix and Hulu. (Remember those weird documentaries I mentioned earlier. )
Video Games: Izzie's love video games especially what they call open world games some examples are Skyrim, Fallout and most recently Zelda Breath of the wild. Having these available to your izzie will give them hours of entertainment.
Story writing: Izzie's are full of interesting and creative ideas, they want to develop into something more, but haven't quite got there yet. But they love having someone to bounce their ideas off of and help them develop these worlds and characters into even more.
10. Will my Izzie get along with other pets?
this answer still remains the same! Izzie's love all animals! As long as they have passed the initial trust test, an Izzie will be a great companion to any animal you may have in your home.
There you have it! An updated guide on keeping your Izzie Happy. It seems only a few things have changed over the years.
In all seriousness I love this girl more then anything else in this world, and I wouldn't change a thing about her.
So, you have stumbled upon a wild Izzie most likely in a desert hidden among some abandon structure. It hissed and spit in your general direction until you walked away, but what you didn't realize is that it has actually taken a liking to you and followed you home. So now what?
Here is how to take care of your new (house guest) pet!
1. What is an Izzie?
In the past it was believed that Izzie was a fox like creature, recent studies have found this to be incorrect. Izzie is actually part of the coyote family, found in the western deserts of the united states, They are very rare, So if you have found one, or if it has found you, consider yourself lucky.
2. How will I know if I have found an Izzie?
Most Izzie's are about 5'5" tall with dark red hair. There are some that will change their hair color depending on the season. Some common colors include: White blonde, neon pink, black, rust, bright red. Don't be fooled if you find one with one of these other colors. Izzie has also been spotted with a coyote tail, that is gray with a white tip and a black stripe of some kind.
3. When is an Izzie most active?
The illusive Izzie is what they call Crepuscular . Meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk. You will most likely see an Izzie come out of its burrow in the afternoon, and retreat back to sleep before the sun fully rises. This allows it to be alert during the night, when most predators are sleeping, It also keeps the Izzie cool in the hot summer months.
4.Habitat
Izzies are most comfortable in even temperatures, around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Surrounded by things that inspire them creatively. They do not like being left alone during their active hours. Make sure you check on them frequently, or they may be a little destructive. An Izzie's Den should be kept at a slightly colder temperature then the rest of their habitat, they do not like over heating while they sleep. Despite sleeping with many blankets, They don't usually stay under them very long. My Izzie, for example, has nine blankets but kicks them all off by the time they wake up. The den should also be kept dark at all hours, to help the Izzie sleep during the hours the sun is up.
5. What do I feed an Izzie?
Good: Izzies are opportunistic eaters. Results may very.
Meat: most meats are good, an Izzie will try to stick to poultry, but if it is not available the Izzie will eat what, is available
Seafood: All seafood is a plus some of Izzie's favorites are calamari and salmon, but most local fish will do as well.
Veggies: Squash, potatoes, pumpkin anything are a favorite, but all veggies are acceptable.
Fruits: Raspberries are a favorite along with lemon. Bananas are okay on occasion.
Sugar: Best in small amounts, sometimes your Izzie will crave it. This is normal to get your Izzie something small like a donut.
Drinks: Izzies drink a lot of arrowhead water, keep this stocked. Along with Diet coke, in the bottles. Izzies do have a bad habit of only drinking about half the bottle and leaving it out somewhere. When this happens it is as good as dead to the Izzie. Once it gets warm the Izzie will assume it is flat, so unless you enjoy old diet coke, just throw it away.
Bad: The following are things Izzie CAN NOT EAT
Oranges, Grapefruit, strawberries, peaches, most citruses.
Tilapia (a type of fish)
Bell peppers
Izzie will avoid:
Excess Salt, to much butter or grease, or an excess of melted cheese.
6. Temperament
Izzies are fairly quiet creatures unless brought into a social situation, only then will they become vociferous. Be warned Izzies are very sarcastic and can have a morbid sense of humor at times. if you do not understand sarcasm I would not recommend owning an Izzie. There are times when the Izzie is under great stress or will become upset, this time is usually short lived then they will return to their friendly state once again. Izzie 's are territorial, they will fight to protect their domain and all the people they like in it. It may take quite a while to gain the trust of an Izzie to be welcome into its home.
7. Exercise
You do not need to walk your Izzie, unless your Izzie shows an interest in doing so. Izzies do not typically enjoy exercise but if they are in a good enough mood they may drag you along into the desert or a near by wooded area for a quick adventure. They would much rather ride along in your passenger seat of a car or truck, to strange and unfamiliar places.
8. Grooming?
Much like cats, there is not much for you do in this department. Izzies are very clean and can clean up after themselves. They bathe frequently in the clean bathroom as long as their is running water and a clean towel that has the sent of Gain. Coming from the desert regions, an Izzie may require a type of moisturizer to keep their skin soft. The one I find my Izzie likes best is a seaweed based lotion that can be found at Ulta, for about $18 a bottle. but that bottle will last over a year. you will need to buy can's of Got2Be Glued hairspray more often however, along with frequent eyeliners.
9.Past times for an Izzie?
An Izzie's one true passion is art, as such you will need to keep a full stock pile of supplies which include: sketchbooks, pencils, erasers and markers, the Izzie species prefers copic markers.Which can be a bit pricey make sure you save up for these.
Izzie also enjoys digital art, make sure you give it access to a wifi connected laptop with lots of storage and well tuned drawing tablet for them to work with.
Izzie's do tend to enjoy history, so I hope you like watching documentary about things you had no idea existed.
Along with this the Izzie also likes to read strange articles about things and share all the details with whoever is around at the time the Izzie reads about it.
Izzies require access to some kind of television, not to watch cable access shows mind you. They enjoy watching Youtube videos, along with Netflix and Hulu. (Remember those weird documentaries I mentioned earlier. )
Video Games: Izzie's love video games especially what they call open world games some examples are Skyrim, Fallout and most recently Zelda Breath of the wild. Having these available to your izzie will give them hours of entertainment.
Story writing: Izzie's are full of interesting and creative ideas, they want to develop into something more, but haven't quite got there yet. But they love having someone to bounce their ideas off of and help them develop these worlds and characters into even more.
10. Will my Izzie get along with other pets?
this answer still remains the same! Izzie's love all animals! As long as they have passed the initial trust test, an Izzie will be a great companion to any animal you may have in your home.
There you have it! An updated guide on keeping your Izzie Happy. It seems only a few things have changed over the years.
In all seriousness I love this girl more then anything else in this world, and I wouldn't change a thing about her.
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