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5 Signs That You Enjoy Your Pet More Than You Enjoy People
I sometimes laugh when I see quotes about liking your own dog more than you like your family members, friends, or other people in general. I am a true homebody who enjoys my dogs company. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy an occasional lunch or dinner out socializing but I prefer to be at home with Jake and Maggie. Fortunately, for me, I married someone who feels the same way. Thomas’ job requires a lot from him and he treasures his time at home with me and the dogs. We are also thrilled that...
Fried Pork Chops
It was a rainy, snowy weekend here in WV and we enjoyed a nice weekend at home. For the most part, it was a lazy one as you can see by Jake and Maggie's pictures. They were all bundled up today and thoroughly enjoying the warm blankets out of the dryer. We had plans for lunch at Primanti Brothers but decided to stay home. I mentioned that we had pork chops and Thomas' ears perked up! LOL. There is a number of ways to make pork chops but Thomas likes them FRIED! This is one of his...
Pumpkin Puppuccinos
Happy Friday everyone!! I haven’t done a dog recipe in a while so let’s kick off the weekend with a homemade Pumpkin Puppuccino Two Adorable Labs style!!!! That means, I prepare a delicious, healthy doggie snack while Jake and Maggie wait patiently for me to put it front of them…such good pups…then they devour it while I take pictures and videos. Then they walk away and leave me to clean up :-). LOL! I was inspired to make this recipe today when I pulled into Starbuck’s and saw the lady in...
Games You Can Play With Your Dog
With the winter here and cold weather keeping us all bundled up inside, I have not been diligent in taking Jake and Maggie for their walk. We haven’t played frisbee much outside lately either and there are days where the dogs get bored. We play our tricks in the house and we take rides in the car but I think they need more mental stimulation as well. Here is a list of activities and games you can play with your pet that I put together. Animals need mental and physical stimulation. It is...
What Is “Irresponsible” vs. “Responsible” Dog Breeding?
Responsible dog breeders use simple genetic cheek swabs to look for hidden conditions that may have found their way into a breed. If the dog is a carrier, then they will be bred with a clear dog. This preserves the breed while ensuring that puppies are free of known genetic problems. Irresponsible breeders want to make a buck, breed the females over and over and skip the genetic screenings which can lead to very sick puppies which are then sold to the public, puppy farms, and pet stores....
Buffalo Chicken Dip
I hope everyone had a great weekend! We had bad weather here in WV so Thomas and I decided to cancel our plans and stayed home with the pups. One of my favorite things in this world is to enjoy a weekend at home with Thomas, Jake and Maggie. I especially love when the weather is bad and we are all snuggled in together. I took this opportunity to work on my recipes for my cookbook, "Sit, Stay, Eat" and made this buffalo chicken dip. It is a combination of cheesiness and gooeyness goodness...
Makeup Tips
This weeks post were on some pretty serious stuff so I thought I’d change it up a bit and talk about something fun like the makeup Thomas bought me for Christmas! He knows I love putting a gift theme together and added some Bath and Body Works lotion and shower gel and MAC makeup in the same color scheme to the mix. He hates to wrap but the presentation and colors looked so festive when I opened up the box. Here are some makeup tips that I’ve learned over the years and thought I’d share...
Help Australia
The Australian bushfires, which have been burning since September; in mere months, an estimated one billion animals and 25 humans have been killed, and 12.35 million acres of land containing approximately 2,000 homes have been incinerated. Experts are saying that climate change is playing a big part in what has ignited these devastating fires but the more I researched, this is what I found: What provided the spark that ignited this tinderbox? According to USA TODAY, two dozen people have been...
Why You Should Never Buy From A Puppy Mill
My neighbor in Missouri had the most adorable little Shih Tzu I had ever seen. He had this quirky look with a droopy left eye and the sweetest personality. I never asked what was wrong with his face but when she proceeded to tell me where she adopted him and what the “farm” looked like, I realized she had adopted from a puppy mill. As I stood talking to her, I knew what I was meant to do. I was going to start a blog that would help educate the public on animal health and well being and I...
What Does Tethering Of Dogs Mean?
What does “Chaining” or “Tethering” of dogs mean? The term refers to the practice of fastening a dog to a stationary object or stake, usually in the owners backyard, as a means of keeping the animal under control. These terms do not refer to the periods when an animal is walked on a leash. When you google “tethering a dog” the definition is a nice one…Tethering is where an animal is fastened by a chain to a central anchor point, causing it to be confined to a specific area. It is sometimes...