Your dog can most definitely get heatstroke if you don’t take the proper care to keep him or her shaded from the extreme heat. Most parts of the country are experiencing record temperatures, which means we all need to be a little more vigilant in protecting our dogs.
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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Top Ten Tuesday: Olympians and Their Pets
I couldn’t steal all the pictures from People, so you’ll have to work a little for this one, but they have a very nice photo gallery of Olympic athletes and their pets, most of whom are dogs. Check it out on PeoplePets.com.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Make Your Dog a TV Star!
Is your dog a flying disc champion, a reliable running companion or a therapy soother? Whatever type of dog you may have, Purina knows that all dogs can achieve greatness in their own unique way.
Now until August 27, passionate pet owners have the chance to put their dog’s greatness on display in the “How Is Your Dog Great” video contest. The grand prize winner will have their winning video featured in an upcoming Pro Plan commercial, to be unveiled at the 2013 Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show. They will also receive a year’s supply of Pro Plan brand dog food.
For additional information and full contest entry details and rules, please visit the Purina Pro Plan YouTube channel.
Good luck!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Shelter Sunday: Luckydog Animal Aid Adoption Program / Arlington, VT
Meet Tickle! Isn’t that a great name for a dog? She is currently living with the Luckydog Animal Aid Adoption Program in Arlington, VT. (I had to pick this shelter in memory of my brother’s dog, Lucky.) Anyways, here’s what we know about Tickle:
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It’s Contest Time! Submit Your Dog’s Vacation Photo to Win
Saturday Survey: New Animal Practice Show on NBC
As I posted earlier in the week, NBC is previewing a new show to premier this fall called “Animal Practice”. In fact, they got dinged for showing part of an episode about a monkey right after Gabby Douglas (who is black) won her gold medal. But I digress…
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K-9 Officer Dies in Hot Car: Again? Really?
I can’t believe it, but it’s happened again. A K-9 officer has died after being left in a hot patrol car. It’s bad enough when someone who may not know any better does this, but a trained dog handler should certainly know better.
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Friday Funny: Sink Drinker
Don’t Forget to Vote
No, this isn’t an article about the Presidential race, so don’t stop reading. Voting is open for the 2012 Hero Dog of the Year award. You can vote once per day for any of these worthy dogs and the charities with whom they are partnering.
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Animal Practice
If you’ve been watching the Olympics (at least on NBC), you’ve likely seen the commercials for the new upcoming NBC comedy called Animal Practice. I think it looks like it will be pretty funny. Check out their official website.
It premieres September 26th. Let us know what you think!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!