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One easy way to adopt a pet
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 energy to taking care of the shelter animals all across the country. I would like to send my thanks and appreciation to you and...
7 ways that dogs show their love
"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 Jake destroyed the first Christmas ornament he saw…you know…those stuffed animal door knob hangers that have springs for legs. He bounced...
How to eliminate pet stains and odor
"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 chewy". "The lighting was bad but I just had to snap that photo!" "Always kissing" We were in Missouri with Jake and Maggie for over a week and the pups really enjoyed...
5 ways to occupy your pet during the holidays
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 with us and I'm already planning on how we are going to celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with them. We have always celebrated the holidays...
Helping animal shelters during the holidays!
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 effort taking care of the animals and the shelter. There is ALOT that goes into being a volunteer and I don't feel they are...
doTERRA Essential Oils for Dogs and Cats
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 very impressed with Emily's knowledge, passion, and presentation and I placed my first order. My doTERRA Aromatouch Diffused Kit will...
Just Add Coconut Oil
"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 allergies and I wanted to help out. Thomas and I have a few trusted vets that we use so I placed some calls asking about holistic remedies for pet allergies and...
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 "Are Sweet Potatoes A "Yes" Or A "No"? on October 26, 2018! My recipes were not consistent like they are now so I am revisiting this post, making some changes, and re-posting for those who...
Pet Ailments
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 yellow Labrador at the vet today to find out he has Horners Syndrome. Her email came through just as I noticed Maggie eating a packet...
Choke collars and how to use them
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 pulling so badly and that's when our trainer brought out this contraption called a choke collar. I was adamant that we would not...
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