Human Pet Connection
Blogger’s Unite For Dog Adoption
Today, bloggers worldwide are writing to educate readers about pet adoption. According to statistics from the Humane Society of the United States, only about 20% of dogs come from adoption, the remaining 80% come from other sources. Many people that purchase a dog from a pet store are unaware the dog may very well have […]
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The Case of the Perilous Purse
Ladies, have you ever set down your purse without closing it completely and caught your dog checking it to see what’s inside? Believe it or not, there are items we often carry in our purses that can be deadly to dogs. Here are some of the items to keep out of your dog’s reach: Hand […]
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A Lesson From The Aurora Tragedy
So much has been written about the tragedy in Aurora CO. This latest tragedy was a reminder to me to embrace life as dogs and cats do….they don’t obsess about what’s already happened, don’t worry about the future, but rather live in the day…better yet, in the moment. That’s what the victims were doing…..seeing a […]
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Seeing Pit Bulls In A Different Light
Much was written about pit bulls after last week’s story of Lennox, the pit bull/Lab mix euthanized in Belfast, Ireland. Many cities and states have breed-specific legislation prohibiting pit bull ownership because they are deemed dangerous. I won’t get on my soapbox again about the issue of BSL, but I wanted to share some facts […]
Continue ReadingA Dog’s Last Will & Testament
Jessie, the sensitive dog with a heart of compassion: I saw this on Facebook the other day and it really touched me. While I do not know to whom to attribute this outstanding sentiment, I wanted to share it with our faithful readers. May it inspire you! Before humans die, they write their Last Will […]
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A Healthy Snack You Can Share With Your Dog
Kale is a great green leafy vegetable chock full of nutrients for us and our dogs. Even if you aren’t a big fan of kale in salad, here is a crunchy salty chip recipe that may just change your mind about it. Kale Chips Ingredients: Kale, Olive Oil, Salt Directions: Wash and thoroughly dry the […]
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Thankful Thursday: What Are You Thankful For Today?
For the next few months, many in the pet blogging community will be blogging every Thursday about what they’re thankful for….here are a few of my thoughts. I’m thankful for the opportunity to be doing something I really enjoy, writing about and caring for pets. It wasn’t until I hit my forties that I knew […]
Continue ReadingLennox: The Sadness That Is BSL
Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) has claimed the life of another, Lennox, a pit bull type dog in Belfast Ireland. Lennox was seized two years ago from a home that loved and cared for him because he looked like a pit bull dog. The laws in the area prohibited pit bulls, and because Lennox had that […]
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Chicken Dog Treats
I was talking with a friend this morning and she mentioned she had a lot of chicken she needed to use. I told her one way to use it was to make dog treats. Here’s a treat recipe with only four ingredients, you’ll also need a blender or food processor and a food dehydrator. Ingredients: […]
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Should Pet Groomers Be Required To Be Licensed?
There is a bill in the California State Legislature, SB 969, that would establish a council to administer a voluntary certification program for pet groomers, bathers and brushers. If passed, this would be the first legislation to specifically govern pet groomers, bathers and brushers. Requirements vary by state regarding the certificates and licenses needed to […]
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