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My “September Sunflower” Table
I'm getting so excited...summer is almost over and fall (my favorite time of the year) is right around the corner! I'm already thinking about how I'm going to decorate and when I found these sunflower dishes at Home Goods, I had to have them. Well, I can't take all the credit...my aunt actually saw them for me and I scooped them all up into my cart! I already had the pitcher and serving dish from a few years ago when I went shopping at the Home Goods in Kirkwood, Missouri. I had used them...
What are your rights when losing a pet?
I first started researching the emotional toll it takes on a pet when you give it up simply because you do not want it. There have been people in my life who have adopted an animal because they thought it was a good idea at the time only to turn around and give it up because it wasn't "working out" for them. From lizards, to birds, to cats to dogs, I've seen them come and go which broke my heart every time. One minute they would arrive and the next they would be gone to a home this person...
Why foster a dog?
First I have to say that I could never foster a dog....why?...because it would become mine. I could never give the dog up. I would end up with a whole house full of dogs so I admit it is not for me but there are a lot of amazing people out there who can. Why foster a dog?...These are a few good reasons and if you are one of those people who can, I say thank you! What does fostering mean? It means that you take an animal into your home and give it all the love, attention, training, make...
National Dog Day
August 26th is National Dog Day!!! First I have to apologize because I totally missed today being National Dog Day and did not blog about it. I follow a dog mom and blogger called "Home Is Where The Boat Is" and when I opened up her email and blog post, I thought....oh no...I have to blog about this tomorrow!!! Taken directly from the site https://www.nationaldogday.com/about1... National Dog Day is celebrated August 26th annually and was founded in 2004 by Pet & Family Lifestyle...
Misty Pines Dog Park
I recently had a birthday and always joke that the entire month of August is my birthday. Since that's the case, Thomas asked what I wanted to do this weekend and I said... spend the day with the dogs. I suggested a fun-filled day of going to Misty Pines Dog Park, lunch at the Sewickley Hotel, and then home to relax before a dinner out at Pizzaiolo Primo downtown Pittsburgh for just the two of us. Check out how much fun Jake and Maggie had at the park. Misty Pines Dog Park is a great...
Flowers and Sunshine
I started the “What I’m Loving” posts because these are things, people, and places that I find enjoyment in and want to share them with you. We all lead busy lives and sometimes it is nice just to take a moment and try to enjoy what you have. We lose things, find them again, sometimes in the most unique unsuspecting places. Friendships come and go and only the true remain. I am so grateful for my sister and the bond we have built together. She makes me laugh and when I think of her, I...
Proud Dog Chef
Happy Wednesday everyone!!! I've been wanting to tell you about a cookbook that I purchased called The Proud Dog Chef written by The Proud Dog Mom. She has a blog called www.prouddogmom.com that I've been following and really enjoy reading her articles. I found her through another blogger from Pittsburgh called Wear Wag Repeat by Tori Mistick at www.wearwagrepeat.com. Their blogs are unique and different in their own way and each are very passionate about their pups as I am about Jake and...
Beef liver for your dog
Have you ever given the thought to giving your dog beef liver? I have to admit that it has never crossed my mind. I am always making sure that Jake and Maggie get the best food and treats. I buy everything organic whether it be a baby carrot for a treat or their kibble but liver???? Nope! I've dehydrated chicken strips, sirloin strips, sweet potatoes, zucchini, and even bananas (which didn't turn out that great). Turns out that my research says dogs LOVE BEEF LIVER! I've been...
Frozen Pumpkin Dog Treats
Hi everyone!!! Hope you all had a great weekend! I know I did because Sunday was my birthday!!!! Thomas, my family, and close friends made it feel very special by taking me out to lunch and dinner and sending sweet "Happy Birthday" texts so I thank everyone! I always joke that my birthday is the whole month so next weekend we are taking Jake and Maggie to Misty Pines Dog Park, having lunch with them at Sewickley Hotel in Sewickley, PA and then a surprise dinner somewhere with just Thomas...
Toxic Algae Exposure
I typically give you a post on Friday of "What I'm Loving" but today I have to talk about dogs across the South that are dying from Toxic Algae Exposure. My dad mentioned this to me so I went home and did some research to find out what is going on. I feel that this is something I need to post to help make us all aware that not every lake or pond is clean and we should be careful. Per my research of several sites, this toxic algae is called blue-green algae, a form of toxic bacteria called...