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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...
Frankie Available For Adoption
I've partnered with the Beaver County Humane Society again and I'm making it my mission to be at their facility at least once a month to take pictures of the sweet animals up for adoption. I had the pleasure of meeting Frankie last Friday and she won my heart. It didn't take me long to bond with her as she was very curious, friendly and energetic around me. I could tell she loves to snuggle and if you are looking for a cat like her, check out this gorgeous Dilute Tor Domestic Medium hair...
Tips For Making A Party Appetizer
This is a re-post with updated links and formatting: These Tips For Making A Party Appetizer are perfect for any appetizer tray or plate. You can use whatever you like whether it be meats, cheeses, fruit, chocolate, etc. Make a mental note of what everyone likes and put it together. You might have someone who is Vegan and putting a board together especially for them to eat at your party is a nice gesture. I also highlighted a few recipes below which are super simple to make and can add...
How The Pet Industry Has Grown
With the pet industry exploding in growth opportunities, I thought I would put together some statistics on pet ownership, cost per month, and how advanced we have come in our thinking about the quality of food, treats, care, services, and technology. We are now looking for high quality food, organic food, quality medications, quality vet care, and loving the convenience of being able to order on-line. Our vet now has an option of ordering on-line through his pharmacy and store and even sends...
The Breakdown And Dysfunction Of An Animals Mind
Rene’ Descartes, the 17th century philosopher and mathematician once quotes that animals were not so much organisms but machines, biological devices with no more awareness than a clock. “Animals eat without pleasure, cry without pain; growing without knowing it. They desire nothing, fear nothing,” he wrote. I am in complete disagreement with him and thanks to the advancements in science and research, we are now thinking and perceiving animals differently. We have seen animals taken from...
Tomato And Asparagus Side Dish
I have double ovens but around the holidays, they are both full of several different dishes. This year I combined the side dishes and created a tomato, asparagus, onion, and garlic combination that was not only very colorful but was loaded with lots of flavor. Doesn't this look like the healthiest dish you have ever seen!!!! I sliced tomatoes on the vine into halves and cherry tomatoes into halves and laid them on a bed of fresh thyme. I then peeled 2 bulbs of garlic and 4 shallots to...
Joeys P.A.W. Spring Fling 2
If you follow me on my Instagram account @twoadorablelabs, you have seen many posts from @a.miracle.named.boone. I have had so much fun meeting and talking to the many dog parents or dog pawrents as we call ourselves on Instagram. Thomas and I recently had the pleasure of meeting Boone and his mom as we enjoyed a cup of coffee at Starbucks in Cranberry, PA. Tanya, Boone’s mom, is the President and Founder, of Joeys P.A.W., a non-profit that raises funds to build prosthetics and wheelchairs...
The Secret To Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
Happy Tuesday everyone! It is January 7th already. I wanted to kick off the year like a tornado but instead I’m more like a small breeze right now but I'll get there! I promise :-). My web designer, Kaila from Dox Design, created a monthly newsletter for me and I'm so excited to finally start using it. It was one of my goals for 2020 and at the beginning of each month, I will send my newsletter out with a few blog posts discussing all that is happening with Two Adorable Labs. I've got...
How To Teach Children To Be Kind To Animals
How to teach children to be kind to animals? How else can a child know the difference? I was once told that animals do not have personalities or feelings. I was an adult participating in this conversation and could not for the life of me rationalize the words my ears were hearing. It is so important for children to learn how to treat and respect their pet, other pets, and animals of all kinds. It is also important for children to distinguish what can harm them vs. an enjoyable, loving...