by Two Adorable Labs | Mar 3, 2019 | Pet Health, Pets
Anyone who has ever taken care of a diabetic pet, knows all to well all of the ups and downs it can bring to your life. It can be quite complex and time consuming. When our Bella lost her two buddies within a short period of time, she became depressed. I took her...
by Two Adorable Labs | Mar 3, 2019 | Pet Health, Pets
Can dog’s see ghosts? This topic interests me because I have always wondered if my dogs could see spirits. When I bought my first house, after only two weeks, I sensed I had a spirt of an older man. He would visit from time to time but it never bothered me...
by Two Adorable Labs | Mar 3, 2019 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
Many of us don’t think about creating a Will for ourselves and our families let alone one for our pets. And working with an attorney can be expensive. Many don’t think about what happens once they pass and the living pet is now left without a home or...
by Two Adorable Labs | Feb 12, 2019 | Pet Health, Pets
I received a new blog suggestion yesterday which got me excited and interested in doing my research. One being that I’m helping a friend acclimate to owning a new dog and helping the dog acclimate to her new home and the other being just out of curiosity. So this...
by Two Adorable Labs | Feb 12, 2019 | Pet Health, Pets
Happy Monday everyone! I wrote this post over a year ago but after receiving such great feedback on my questionnaire and more requests to post on cat related topics, I decided to do more research and re-post for those who are new to the blog and to all the cat lovers...
by Two Adorable Labs | Feb 12, 2019 | Pet Health, Pets
Is beer and wine toxic to dogs and cats? The answer is YES! We may have all seen at one in point in our lives, whether in person or on video, of someone giving a dog alcohol. I have never seen it in person and I always try to stay positive in my blogging but I...
by Two Adorable Labs | Feb 6, 2019 | Pet Health, Tips and Tricks
I’ve recently been helping a friend with a situation involving a very sweet Portuguese Water Dog whose owner has passed away. She came as a pair with her brother but the family has split them up leaving this poor sweet girl to find a new home. She is now with my...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 29, 2019 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
Did you know that Pittsburgh, PA has been ranked #7 as a foodie destination? I’ve been watching the transition over the years and the addition of many delicious restaurants which Thomas and I have had the pleasure of trying. Now that we have Jake and Maggie,...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 22, 2019 | Pet Health, Pets
We have a wonderful groomer in Eureka, MO that we take Jake and Maggie to for their bath and toenail trim. They leave smelling good and always have a fun bandana tied around their neck. But…it’s bit of a different story here in WV. We went from showing...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 9, 2019 | Pet Health, Pets
One way to know if your dog loves you 1/9/20192 Comments Last week I did a post (see here), that talked about how dogs show their love for you. This week I want to talk about how smiling at your dog can increase their love and devotion for you. I had given Jake and...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 9, 2019 | Charity, Pets
t’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything from the Beaver County Human Society and was happy to see their emails come through this morning! I had planned on a totally different post (which I will do later) but wanted to share these sweet fur babies with...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 9, 2019 | Charity, Pets
I have volunteered at different shelters over the years and I know first hand how much work it is to keep a shelter running. It can be a daunting and rewarding task all at the same time. I have the utmost respect for the volunteers who give their time, devotion, and...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 3, 2019 | Pet Health, Pets
“Playing hide and go seek” Happy Holidays! I can’t believe it’s 2019! Jake and Maggie celebrated their second Christmas with us and got lots of toys from their grandma, pap pap, aunt and uncle. Yes, of course, we spoiled them rotten too! Last year...
by Two Adorable Labs | Dec 10, 2018 | Tips and Tricks
“Maggie loves to climb up on her daddy, lick his head and then look out the window”. “He has 73 pounds sitting on his shoulder”. LOL “Jake just loves to relax”. “Maggie went looking for me and had to show me her new...
by Two Adorable Labs | Nov 29, 2018 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
With Thanksgiving having just past and Christmas right around the corner, Thomas and I have been shopping, dining, and checking things off our “to do” list around the house. We are so excited because this will be Jake and Maggie’s second Christmas...
by Two Adorable Labs | Nov 12, 2018 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
Every year Thomas and I donate to the animal shelters for the holidays by not only making a monetary donation but providing the shelter with cleaning supplies and food. I’ve often thought about the many dedicated and caring volunteers that donate their time and...
by Two Adorable Labs | Nov 7, 2018 | Pet Health, Pets, Products
I’ve been hearing so much about essential oils lately and was excited to meet someone who sells them. So I set up an appointment with doTERRA Wellness Advocate, Emily McConaughy, and we met to discuss the oils I was interested in. Let me tell you that I was...
by Two Adorable Labs | Oct 30, 2018 | Pet Health, Pets
“I asked Jake if he wanted to help me with this blog post and just melted when he gave me this look”. “Then he said heck with it and fell asleep”. LOL This post is for a friend of mine whose sweet little dog has come down with some skin...
by Two Adorable Labs | Oct 26, 2018 | Pets, Treat Recipes
Dehydrated Sweet Potatoes Happy “Friday Treats Friday” everyone!! I recently started the “Friday Treats Friday” and was curious as to when I posted my first treat recipe for the dogs. I looked back from the very first post and found...
by Two Adorable Labs | Oct 24, 2018 | Pet Health, Pets
It amazes me that animals can have the same ailments and diseases as humans do and can sometimes be treated the same way as we are. But just when you think you’ve heard it all, something comes across your email and surprises you. A good friend of mine had her...
by Two Adorable Labs | Sep 30, 2018 | Pet Health, Pets
There are many opinions on using a choke chain/collar on your dog and whether they are good for the pet or not. I admit we do use them on Jake and Maggie but not before we were properly trained in how to put them on and when to use them during training. They were...
by Two Adorable Labs | Sep 25, 2018 | Pet Health, Pets
Sooo, as you all know, we put Jake and Maggie through training and have been working with them using all the “key” words they have learned. I had no idea I was “Proofing” them until I read more about it. What does PROOFING mean? Proofing in...
by Two Adorable Labs | Sep 19, 2018 | Beauty, Life, Pet Health, Pets
What does “Cruelty Free” mean? This is a re-post and correction update: I was recently contacted by Greg McFarlane, Director of Vegan Australia, about my inaccurate information pertaining to the meaning of and definition of what Veganism actually means....
by Two Adorable Labs | Sep 14, 2018 | Pet Health, Pets
Thomas and I have been wanting to plan a few short vacations with the pups but have had a difficult time finding hotels that allow pets. Jake is now 82 pounds and Maggie just got weighed in at 70 pounds. The majority of the hotels that I found had weight limits per...
by Two Adorable Labs | Aug 28, 2018 | Charity, Pets
Beaver County Humane Society3394 BRODHEAD ROADCENTER TOWNSHIP, PA 15001 PHONE: 724-775-5801FAX: 724-709-8357 Get more information at beavercountyhumanesociety.org/adoptFollow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bchumanesociety Shelter HoursTuesday &...
by Two Adorable Labs | Aug 27, 2018 | Beauty, Life, Products
I’m always searching for cruelty free products and came across a CHANTECAILLE ad in a magazine. I have not tried this product yet but it is on my “to do” list to make a purchase and I wanted to share what looks like an amazing product. Not only is...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jul 23, 2018 | Charity, Pets
Beaver County Humane Society3394 BRODHEAD ROADCENTER TOWNSHIP, PA 15001 PHONE: 724-775-5801FAX: 724-709-8357 Get more information at beavercountyhumanesociety.org/adoptFollow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bchumanesociety Shelter HoursTuesday &...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jul 23, 2018 | Charity, Pets
Beaver County Humane Society3394 BRODHEAD ROADCENTER TOWNSHIP, PA 15001 PHONE: 724-775-5801FAX: 724-709-8357 Get more information at beavercountyhumanesociety.org/adoptFollow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bchumanesociety Shelter HoursTuesday &...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jul 17, 2018 | Charity, Pets
I am so happy to share the good news with all of you! These sweet babies have been adopted but sadly more are awaiting loving homes! Considering adopting???…Go to the Beaver County Humane Society for more information!...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jul 16, 2018 | Pet Health, Pets
Have you ever considered giving your pet bottled water over tap water or possibly purchasing a filter for cleaner water for your pets? Water is the most important for your pet but not all tap water is created equal. Tap water contains less than 5000 parts per...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jun 19, 2018 | Pet Health, Pets
Well…the monsters are a year old now and I wanted to share a recap with some pictures I’ve taken. Please enjoy and if you are interested in reading about a topic I have not yet posted or have questions regarding one that I have, please feel free...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jun 8, 2018 | Pet Health, Pets, Treat Recipes
Today is Jake and Maggie’s first birthday! I can’t believe it’s been one year already!!! We made homemade peanut butter, banana, and oatmeal treats (recipe below) for their birthday party tomorrow. I’m crossing my fingers the weather holds...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jun 1, 2018 | Pets, Products
If you read my last post regarding my trip to #Treats-Unleashed, you might be interested in hearing about #FROMM pet food. I’m looking for a holistic dog food for the pups and when Brandon, my sales guy, highly recommended this brand and why, I started...
by Two Adorable Labs | May 15, 2018 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
Jake and Maggie are now 11 months old and have learned so much in their short little lives. They are incredibly smart and have picked up all of their commands at Casey Ray’s STL Dog Training in Wildwood, MO very quickly. Our trainer and owner, Shelly, used her...
by Two Adorable Labs | May 10, 2018 | Charity, Pets
Beaver County Humane Society3394 BRODHEAD ROADCENTER TOWNSHIP, PA 15001 PHONE: 724-775-5801FAX: 724-709-8357 Get more information at beavercountyhumanesociety.org/adoptFollow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bchumanesociety Shelter HoursTuesday &...
by Two Adorable Labs | May 8, 2018 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
Keeping Your Dog Calm During A Thunderstorm This is a re-post from 2018. Our trip to Tennessee with the pups is finally here and unfortunately rain and thunderstorms are predicted for our entire trip! I will be creating several posts on our trip as to where to stay,...
by Two Adorable Labs | May 3, 2018 | Charity, Pets
Beaver County Humane Society 3394 BRODHEAD ROAD CENTER TOWNSHIP, PA 15001 PHONE: 724-775-5801 FAX: 724-709-8357 Get more information at beavercountyhumanesociety.org/adopt Follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bchumanesociety Shelter Hours Tuesday...
by Two Adorable Labs | Apr 24, 2018 | Charity, Pets
BOBS from Skechers teams up with Best Friends to support dogs and cats in need.In a huge step forward in the effort to Save Them All, Best Friends is teaming up with BOBS from Skechers. For every purchase of BOBS shoes, Skechers will make a donation to support Best...
by Two Adorable Labs | Apr 15, 2018 | Pet Health, Pets
If your an animal lover like me, you know that they have so much love to give but I’ve talked to people who want only a full blood and would never step foot in a shelter. Their argument is that these animals are “no good” which makes me crazy to hear...
by Two Adorable Labs | Apr 3, 2018 | Charity, Pets
Beaver County Humane Society3394 BRODHEAD ROADCENTER TOWNSHIP, PA 15001 PHONE: 724-775-5801FAX: 724-709-8357 Get more information at beavercountyhumanesociety.org/adoptFollow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bchumanesociety Shelter HoursTuesday &...
by Two Adorable Labs | Apr 2, 2018 | Pets, Products
We’ve been talking about getting a new camera for like…FOREVER! Well, we finally made our big purchase and bought a Nikon D5600 DSLR from Best Buy and this wonderful camera bag from Amazon. Jake and Maggie turned 9 months old this month and buying this...
by Two Adorable Labs | Mar 19, 2018 | Pets, Products
This is Jake and Maggie listing to me so intently tell them about their birthday presents. They turned 9 months old on March 8th and what better gift to get them (besides training) was a chew toy. You all know how I am forever searching for toys that they will not...
by Two Adorable Labs | Mar 1, 2018 | Charity, Pets
Hello! My name is Meatball. I am one big lovable guy! I just adore getting attention! I can play independently, but I really enjoy companionship. As lovable as I am, I definitely need to learn some manners! I am only a year old so I still have all my puppy energy! I...
by Two Adorable Labs | Mar 1, 2018 | Charity, Pets
Hello my name is Grandie! I have been at the shelter since September! I am a handsome boy that loves to be where the people are. I am a sweet boy but I also am the kind of cat that likes things on my own terms. I would do best in a home with adults and/or teenagers....
by Two Adorable Labs | Mar 1, 2018 | Charity, Pets
Hello! My name is Geordie! I am an 8 year old,beautiful gray and white,older gentleman and I am ready for my new forever home! When I came into the shelter I was very scared so I would hiss at people I didn’t know. But now I’m starting to get...
by Two Adorable Labs | Feb 25, 2018 | Book Review, Pets
I’ve been talking about setting up training for Jake and Maggie for awhile now. After much research, I felt like I had finally found someone who we would want to train Jake and Maggie, so I scheduled a consultation with Zack, one of the Casey Ray Dog Trainers....
by Two Adorable Labs | Feb 22, 2018 | Charity
Saturday Funday, February 24! Come out and show your support! Beaver County Humane Society Beaver Animal Clinic Presents: Wings, Suds, and Songs 2018 Saturday, February 24, 20186:30 PM EST – 10:00 PM EST Center Stage 1495 Old Brodhead RoadMonaca, PA Back...
by Two Adorable Labs | Feb 13, 2018 | Products
A friend recommended Fresh ‘N Clean dog shampoo for Jake and Maggie. She is a dog mommy and I trust her opinion so I put the pups in my Jeep and headed to Pet Supplies Plus! She was right. It has a great smell, creates a full lather, and left the pups soft and...
by Two Adorable Labs | Feb 5, 2018 | Charity
Hello my name is “Princess”, and yes I expect to be treated like one! I am a 9 year old Pitbull. I am new to the shelter! I was surrendered to the shelter because my owners could not “handle” me. I’m a super sweet down to earth girl that...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 31, 2018 | Products, Tips and Tricks
We all have responsibilities that take us away from the quality time we want to spend with our pets and worse yet, we get sick and we still have the responsibility to take care of them. We have all had the flu a time or two in our lives and we know how it can zap...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 30, 2018 | Pet Health, Pets
Keeping Your Cat Healthy And Happy This is a repost from 2018. You might have noticed that I’ve done some re-posting lately which I will do from time to time. Jake has had some surgery for a torn ACL which I will definitely post on later plus we are traveling....
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 25, 2018 | Pet Health, Pets
In relation to my last post on animal abuse, I wanted to talk about another form of abuse that we don’t normally think about and that is a pet kept in a harmful environment such as a domestic violence home. According to an article I found at www.purina.com, the love...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 20, 2018 | Pet Health, Pets
Help Stop Animal Cruelty I recently heard about a conversation that played out between a local grocery store employee and a local customer which prompted me to write this blog. I live in West Virginia and temperatures have gone below freezing over the last couple of...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 12, 2018 | Pets, Products
Safe Paw Ice Melter This is a re-post with updated links and affiliate links. I may have posted this twice before but I honestly love this product. I swear by it and have been using it for a few years now. It melts the snow and ice immediately which is great but...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 7, 2018 | Pet Health, Pets
Thomas and I are weathering the storm of having two Labrador puppies at one time. The pups have learned so much already. It is our responsibility to teach them everything and stay on top of things but at 7 months old, they can easily slip back into “forgetting” what...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 3, 2018 | Pets, Products
We are four days into the new year and Jake and Maggie have totally demolished all of their new toys. I wanted to wrap each one individually for them for Christmas but we wanted to give the toys to them all at once. It was a blast watching them get so excited and...
by Two Adorable Labs | Dec 27, 2017 | Pets, Products
“Homemade Pierogis for Christmas dinner”! New toys for Jake and Maggie! And recipes too! “Holiday Wishes Christmas China” “My Christmas outfit from Walmart”! “Jake and Maggie catching snow balls in our yard”....
by Two Adorable Labs | Dec 23, 2017 | Charity, Pet Health, Pets
I always try to blog about positive and informative topics but today is not one of them. If you delve further into the Yulin Dog Meat Trade, you will find disgusting and graphic information. I will not include pictures but felt it necessary to help spread the word...
by Two Adorable Labs | Dec 23, 2017 | Charity, Pets
Happy Holidays to everyone! I’m happy to say that I’m done with shopping, wrapping, and grocery shopping. The tables are set and the tree has been up since December 1st! Thomas and I had a good plan yesterday. We got up early, went for breakfast at Bob Evans and...
by Two Adorable Labs | Nov 28, 2017 | Pet Health, Pets
I’ve recently been contacted by Jen Miller, Editor at Jen Reviews, in response to my blog post (see below) “To Microchip or To Not Microchip?”. Jen Reviews is the authority on everything food, fitness and home. All of their writers are experts in...
by Two Adorable Labs | Nov 28, 2017 | Pet Health, Pets
I’ve recently been contacted by Jen Miller, Editor at Jen Reviews, in response to my blog post (see below) “To Microchip or To Not Microchip?”. Jen Reviews is the authority on everything food, fitness and home. All of their writers are experts in...
by Two Adorable Labs | Nov 22, 2017 | Pets, Products
I’m sending Happy Thanksgiving wishes to everyone and hope you all have a wonderful day. I know everyone is busy so I’m keeping this blog post short this week. There are three items that I continue to purchase because they are amazing and I want to share them with...
by Two Adorable Labs | Nov 20, 2017 | Pet Health, Pets
I watch Maggie and Jake like a hawk and would never have known that Maggie had adolescent UTI (Urinary Track Infection). She did not show any signs of being sick, urinating frequently, straining to urinate, having accidents in the house, blood in the urine (I used a...
by Two Adorable Labs | Nov 16, 2017 | Pets, Products
Blueberry Pet Soft & Comfortable 3M Reflective Multi-colored Stripe Mesh Padded Dog Harness Vest, Matching Collar & Leash Available Separately. We were having a problem with the puppies pulling when we took them for walks which put me on a quest to find...
by Two Adorable Labs | Nov 1, 2017 | Pet Health, Pets
“Trip to the vet with our new harnesses and leashes followed by a trip to Walmart. Maggie ate Mommy’s Jeep manual and I watched”. Love, Jake “Road trip from West Virginia to Missouri! Mom and Dad said we were good boys and girls”....
by Two Adorable Labs | Oct 24, 2017 | Pets, Products
I found something interesting today and couldn’t wait to share it with everyone. I’m that nervous Nelly who when picking out dog food for my fur babies, I wonder if I’m the 1 in a million who is getting a bag from a bad batch of food. When...
by Two Adorable Labs | Oct 17, 2017 | Pet Health, Pets
Keeping Your Pet’s Dishes Clean This “Keeping Your Pet’s Dishes Clean” post is one that I wrote when I first started blogging back in 2017. I decided to go back to it, make some edits, add new links, and combine new and old photos of Jake and...
by Two Adorable Labs | Oct 17, 2017 | Pet Health, Pets
“Jake helping dad with a codes and standards electrical safety question” “Maggie helping mom with her blog” You Might Also Like What to do when your dog acts up at the vet Tips and TricksSoooo.....I took Jake and Maggie to the vet last night...
by Two Adorable Labs | Oct 11, 2017 | Pets, Products
So…Mom made us new treats last night :-). She calls them “chewies” but we know there organic chicken strips from Kroger. We were waiting patiently on the couch for our “chewies” to be done but it was taking way to long…8 hours is...
by Two Adorable Labs | Oct 11, 2017 | Pet Health, Pets
I told Maggie to get off the chair today. She listens well. NOT! No wonder she is BAD! I take a picture instead of yelling at her :-). You Might Also Like Where were we? Daily DoseI've been MIA on my blog posts but I've been here the whole time. The problem is...
by Two Adorable Labs | Oct 10, 2017 | Pet Health, Pets
You Might Also Like Luna Boutique Sewickley, Wear, Wag, Repeat Event Daily DoseFellow blogger, owner, creator, author of Wear, Wag, Repeat, Tori Mistick, is celebrating her 5 year blogiversary by hosting an event at #Luna Boutique Sewickley, Sewickley Pennsylvania,...
by Two Adorable Labs | Oct 4, 2017 | Pet Health, Pets
Doses of Cuteness… This is a re-post from when I first started blogging back in 2017. I was closing my Jewelry business down where I had made custom jewelry for 8 years and really did not know what I wanted to do next. We brought Jake And Maggie home and it...
by Two Adorable Labs | Oct 4, 2017 | Pet Health, Pets
Doses of cuteness (Part 2)… This is a re-post from 2017 when I put out my “Doses of Cuteness” series sharing pictures of Jake And Maggie as puppies. As I go back through my old posts, I see the series is very much in need of an update. In Part 2,...
by Two Adorable Labs | Oct 4, 2017 | Pet Health, Pets
Doses of cuteness (Part 3)… This is the last re-post in a series of 3 (Dose of Cuteness and Dose of Cuteness 2) that includes pictures of Jake And Maggie when they were puppies. In the last two posts, I’ve talked about our accomplishments, our on-line...
by Two Adorable Labs | Sep 30, 2017 | Pets, Products
Busy Chewnola Dog Treats By Purina This is an update to a post from September 30, 2017… As I look back on the many post I’ve done and compared them to when I first started, I’ve come a long way. I’m learning every day and will keep going but...
by Two Adorable Labs | Sep 27, 2017 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
Short Attention Span In Dogs Updated post: I had just started blogging and did not know a thing of what I was doing. This post says it all with a short blurb about grass chewing, 1 picture, and a video. I’m going through all of my older posts and updating all...
by Two Adorable Labs | Sep 27, 2017 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
Jake and Maggie’s First Trip To Pet Supplies Plus Updated post: Jake And Maggie were 3 months old when I created this post. They are now 4 years old. Boy what I have learned along the way in raising to sibling puppies at the same time! Jake and Maggie are 3...
by Two Adorable Labs | Sep 20, 2017 | Pet Health, Pets
How To Care For A Sick Puppy This post has been update to reflect more information and pictures. Adoption Day: This was very exciting but I have to admit I was a tad bit nervous. As I counted the 17 years since I had had a puppy and I wanted to do everything right....
by Two Adorable Labs | Sep 20, 2017 | Pets, Products
Purina Puppy Pro Plan Update to this post! Purina Pro Plan was great for the pups and highly recommended by our vet. Now that they are 4 years olds, things have changed and I’ve since switched them from Purina to Stella and Chewy’s Raw Coated Kibble....
