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Christmas Gifts for Your Dog

Christmas dogJust in time for Black Friday, this poll from Associated Press and Petside.com  shows that, in spite of the bad economy, more of us plan on purchasing holiday gifts for our pet than last year.  43% of respondents said they bought last year, while 52% plan to buy this year.

 One surprising stat that came from the study is that 60% of dog guardians will treat their pets to something special under the tree while only 40% of cat guardians will.  Similarly, and not nearly so surprising, is that over 60% of females plan to buy while only 40% of men plan to do so.

 Do you worry about your dog getting into the decorations?  Although only 14% of those surveyed said their pets had gotten into something in the past, but nearly 60% they do consider their pets when buying decorations.

Until next time,

Good day, and good dog!

Happy Thanksgiving!

turkey

 

TWAS THE NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING,
BUT I JUST COULDN’T SLEEP.
I TRIED COUNTING BACKWARDS,
I TRIED COUNTING SHEEP.

THE LEFTOVERS BECKONED –
THE DARK MEAT AND WHITE,
BUT I FOUGHT THE TEMPTATION
WITH ALL OF MY MIGHT.

TOSSING AND TURNING WITH ANTICIPATION,
THE THOUGHT OF A SNACK BECAME INFATUATION.
SO, I RACED TO THE KITCHEN, FLUNG OPEN THE DOOR,
AND GAZED AT THE FRIDGE, FULL OF GOODIES GALORE.
GOBBLED UP TURKEY AND BUTTERED POTATOES,
PICKLES AND CARROTS, BEANS AND TOMATOES.

I FELT MYSELF SWELLING SO PLUMP AND SO ROUND,
‘TIL ALL OF A SUDDEN, I ROSE OFF THE GROUND.
I CRASHED THROUGH THE CEILING, FLOATING INTO THE SKY,
WITH A MOUTHFUL OF PUDDING AND A HANDFUL OF PIE.
BUT, I MANAGED TO YELL AS I SOARED PAST THE TREES….
HAPPY EATING TO ALL – PASS THE CRANBERRIES, PLEASE.

MAY YOUR STUFFING BE TASTY,
MAY YOUR TURKEY BE PLUMP.
MAY YOUR POTATOES ‘N GRAVY HAVE NARY A LUMP.
MAY YOUR YAMS BE DELICIOUS.
MAY YOUR PIES TAKE THE PRIZE,
MAY YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER STAY OFF OF YOUR THIGHS!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF YOU FROM ALL OF US AT DOGGIES.COM

National Dog Show on TV Thursday

show dogAfter you watch the Macy’s parade, stay tuned to NBC for the Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s dog show.  The event was actually held November 12 – 15, with unbenched shows on Thursday and Friday, followed by benched shows over the weekend.  (For the uninitiated, a bench show is one where the dogs stick around throughout the day so attendees, exhibitors, and breeders can stop by to meet them.  An unbenched show is one in which the dogs are allowed to leave the competition when they are done being shown.)

 Over 2,000 dogs from across the country competed at the show, which was hosted by John O’Hurley of Dancing with the Stars fame (who is a dog person) and by Devid Frei, known as the dean of dog show commentators –  you’ll recognize his voice when you hear him.

 Results are already available online, but I don’t want to spoil the show, so I’ll just say this:  the same amazing dog won ALL FOUR shows!  I will post the full results on Friday.

Enjoy your turkey!

Until next time,

Good day,  and good dog!

Another Cutest Pets Contest from Gadzoo

Gadzoo.com, the leading pets classifieds and content provider for nearly 100 newspaper websites nationwide, announces its Cutest Howl-iday Pets Photo Contest, running online now through December 22nd, 2009. Pet parents are invited to win great prizes by uploading photos of their pets making the season brighter. The contest occurs on Gadzoo!’s participating newspaper affiliates’ websites and is open to all pets. To locate the nearest contest in their area, consumers should visit www.gadzoo.com/contest/contesthome.aspx.

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