Guide Dogs for the Blind make routine deliveries of puppies in the affectionately titled "puppy truck," a temperature controlled van that chauffeurs would-be service dogs from its satellite campus in San Rafael to homes across the country and into Canada for their early training and … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
Vintage Pit Bull Photos
January 16, 2012 by
While not every breed is right for every family or their living situation we can all admire pictures of dogs of any breed who are companions to children and adults and appreciate their beauty and devotion. I can say that we will not be adding a Pit Bull to our house any time soon. I can also say … [Read more...]
Social Media Facebook Spotlight $125 Giveaway #Socialspotlight
January 16, 2012 by
Hostessed by Mama to 4 Blessings and Home Grown Families with the help of several other fantastic bloggers we bring you Social Media Spotlight "Facebook" edition! This giveaway runs from 12:01 AM on Monday 1/16 and will run until Monday, 1/22 at 11:59 PM (all Eastern times). One winner will receive … [Read more...]
Cooking with Dogs – Squash and Parmesan Bites
January 15, 2012 by
My dogs and I are trying to break our high-calorie habits. It’s not easy. I am a hungry, hungry hippo. I love to cook and there are few things that satisfy my soul like creating, then savouring a great meal. My love of good food extends to my dogs and there is almost always a virtual cornucopia … [Read more...]
Murkin the Rescue Dog Playing with 5 Foster Kittens / Pet Bloggers Blog Hop
January 14, 2012 by
About Murkin: Murkin is a rescue dog believed to be a mix between a great Pyrenees/Lab/Golden Retriever/Australian Shepherd. He was adopted from a local shelter when he was about 6 months old. He is very calm and patient, and he loves to hang out and play with other animals, especially cats and … [Read more...]
Sometimes Dog Rescues Need to Help Other Animals
January 13, 2012 by
Paulding County Dog Warden doesn't usually take in other animals in fact this is the first pig she has ever had to care for in the facility but Dog Warden Georgia Dyson did her best to make Bacon Bits, a 14-week-old pot bellied pig, at home during his brief stay. The pig came to the pound after an … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Giveaway Hop – Table Coverings
January 13, 2012 by
I know that 99% of the Giveaways on our blog are dog related this one is for you! As some of our long time readers know Davinia, Indiana, and I lived in Hong Kong for a year. There is no where on Earth I would rather live and I would do anything to get the three of us back there. It was the most … [Read more...]
Kroger and Milk Bone Sponsor Cerebral Palsy Service Dog
January 12, 2012 by
Milk Bone has donated between 30 and 50 service dogs to people each year for the past 14 years. Kroger has now partnered with Milk Bone to sponsor a service dog for 10 more people in need per year. People who receive the service dogs look at them as a living breathing tool to gain more … [Read more...]
Do You Feel Nauseous If Your Dog Throws Up?
January 12, 2012 by
I was getting ready to put the dogs to bed tonight and was fixing their blankets and stuff when Indiana threw up her dinner and various other "treats" she had been given throughout the day. She didn't look sick and she wasn't acting sick so I think she was just given too many treats (not … [Read more...]
Help Charities Win $100,000 in Free Ad Campaigns
January 11, 2012 by
For their Anniversary Shazaam an Advertising and PR Firm have decided to gift 10 worthy 501c3 charities each with $100,000 in pro bono marketing support and service to help them spread their messages, raise funds and mobilize supporters. Starting on Monday, January 2, 2012 the nominated … [Read more...]
