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Careers Involving Animals
What did you want to be when you grew up? Did you stay on track and become what you always wanted or did you veer off choosing another profession? I wanted to be a veterinarian but as time went on, I changed my mind and went into business. I left the corporate world but the profession I chose allowed me to gain the skills I needed to start my blog. I always say you are never to old to change careers, find another passion or pick up a new hobby! Now that I’m advocating for animal healthy...
What Is Dog Flipping?
Can you imagine letting your dog out and after a few minutes wondering why he hasn’t barked at the door to be let in only to find he is gone!!! The chain is laying on the ground, the gate is closed to the fence, no one has seen your sweet pup and there is no sign of your pet anywhere. You know he has been stolen and panic sets in! Pet Theft Awareness Day — a day created by Last Chance For Animals (LCA) to raise awareness about pet theft. On this day, February 14th, officials educate the...
Road Dogs and Rescue
I’m very excited to talk about an interview that I did with Alyssa Thai, Social Media Marketing for Road Dogs and Rescue at https://www.roadogsandrescue.org. I contacted Road Dogs via a direct message through Instagram wanting to know more about the organization and how I could help spread the word on saving the lives of these poor animals left starved, sick, and abandoned. Alyssa was so kind in answering my questions and provided links for more detail. She provided helpful links and a...
Beef Taco Bake
Every once in a while, I get a craving for Mexican. I love going and getting the white cheese, nachos, and a shrimp burrito with extra pica de Gallo! Yummmmmm! Thomas isn't a big fan of going out for Mexican but that man LOVES cheese. I was trying to come up with a snack for lunch last week for the two of us and I said...you are going to love what I'm going to make you! I opened up the refrigerator and sitting in front of me was a large bag of shredded extra sharp cheese and the idea of...
Dying Your Dog’s Fur; Cute or Cruel?
Thomas and I went into town this weekend for lunch and the Pittsburgh Auto Show at the David Lawrence Convention Center. If you have never been to a car show, I think it is something fun to try especially if you are in the market for a new car like we are. We don't get into the city much but when we do, we see some sights and this weekend I saw some very colorful dogs. I have to say that I'm one of those people that when I see a dog that has had its fur dyed, I feel sorry for it. I don’t...
Celebrating Your Dog On Valentine’s Day
This is a re-post from 2020 containing more information. Valentine's Day is right around the corner! How are you celebrating it? We are having dinner with Jake and Maggie at home. I was so excited when I logged onto Chewy.com and found these adorable dog toys for Valentine’s Day. As I anxiously awaited my special purchase, I planned out the whole photo shoot in my mind. The dogs would lay nicely on a perfectly straightened blanket showcasing their logo, with large blue diamond rings,...
Red Velvet Cake
Are you a sweetaholic like me? If so, you will love this Red Velvet Cake. I found this recipe on blog called Cafe Delights and had to try it. Not only did it look delicious but I have NEVER made a cake from scratch before! Valentine’s Day is this Friday! Are you celebrating at home, going on a hot date, or out on the town with your friends? Maybe you are going to a house party? If you are, tell everyone you are bringing something sweet and serve up this homemade Red Velvet Cake! Bring the...
Veggie Fruit Chews
Jake and Maggie have been volunteering at local area assisted living and rehab centers and are loving their new jobs!! The patients and medical staff love seeing them and it is a wonderful feeling knowing we have put a smile on their faces. The pups are doing such an amazing job that I promised them a special treat…something healthy and chewy!!!! I found this recipe in the Proud Dog Chef book but I changed it up a bit. It called for 1 cup of brown rice flower but I chose to use 1 cup of...
February Is National Pet Dental Health Month
This is a repost. There is a lot of quality information in this post, along with notes on Jake not feeling well, what I missed, and Valentine's Day decor. Happy Friday, everyone! February is almost over, but not quite, and this re-post is just in time. Genesis Walker, Outreach Specialist, Money.com reached out to me about the importance of pet insurance. This article below, written solely by Genesis and his team, provides insight on the best pet insurance companies of 2021, and I am...
Sugary, Salty, Crunchy Sugar Cookies
Before I put this post out, I first want to apologize to my new subscribers. Being new to using Mailchimp, I did not realize a second folder for new submissions was created. I was putting blog posts out and you were not receiving them. I’m glad I realized this because I’m celebrating Valentine’s Day the entire week and will be posting recipes, dog treat recipes, my red suede boots, lots of red, and of course, Jake and Maggie along with pet related topics. With each post this week, I will...