If you’ve been following along, you know I’ve begun posting an adoptable dog from a shelter each Sunday. It’s true that one of the biggest needs shelters have is for people to foster and adopt the dogs they have in their care. However, if you can’t adopt a dog, there are many other ways you can help your local shelter. Here’s our list of the top ten things they need. Continue reading Tuesday Top Ten: Shelter Donation Needs
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Tuesday Top Ten: Dog Treat Recipes
I was cleaning out the basement over the weekend and came across a copy of the Three Dog Bakery Cookbook (by Dan Dye and Mark Beckloff). So, here are the ten recipes I thought sounded the best.
Tuesday Top Ten: Events at the Doggie Olympics
In honor of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, we present our list of the top ten events we think should be included if anyone decides to organize doggie olympics.
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Tuesday Top Ten: Dog Commercials
Have you seen the Traveler’s Insurance commercial where the dog tries to put his bone in a safety deposit box at the bank, then can’t sleep because he’s worried about it? How about the one for Denta-Stix that shows the dogs with doggie dentures? These are two of my favorites, which prompted me to do some research on commercials with doggie stars.
According to LePaws, a Hollywood talent agency that represents animal actors, one of every three television commercials features a dog.
I tried to find commercials that weren’t specifically for dog-related products, although the Denta-Stix one was too cute not to include in my top ten.
Tuesday Top Ten: Reasons Why Dogs Make Great Babysitters
With thanks to Go.FunPic.HU for the artwork, here is our top ten list why you should have no qualms about leaving your children home with the dogs while you go out for a night on the town.
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Tuesday’s Top Ten: Reasons Your Dog is Looking Forward to Christmas
Only 3 shopping days left! With Christmas just around the corner, here’s our list of why your dog is looking forward to the arrival of Old Saint Nick.
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Tuesday Top Ten: Dog Charities
What do you give the dog lover on your list who already has everything? Why not make a donation to a pet charity in their name. And how do you know if the charity is a good one or simply a scam? We’ve done all the work for you! The following ten charities are listed as 4-star organizations by Charity Navigator, based on their efficiency at using your money wisely and on their ability for future growth. (More details on their methodology here.)
Tuesday Top Ten: Ways Dogs Get Lost
According to Home Again, one of the providers of micro-chipping for pets, these are the top ten ways in which dogs get lost:
10. Getting lost during the turmoil of a natural disasters or emergencies.
9. Wondering off while traveling
8. Leaving the yard when the electric fence goes down.
7. Digging under a traditional fence.
6. Fleeing in panic during a thunderstorm or fireworks display.
5. Going outside off-leash for a quick potty break.
4. Slipping a poorly tied knot when the dog is tied out.
3. Getting stolen while unattended.
2. Breaking through a loose screen.
1. Slipping out through a door left open by a handyman or delivery person.
Watch our dog den for an upcoming article on micro-chipping.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Tuesday’s Top Ten: People Foods Your Dog Will Love
I don’t know if you use commercial dog food or if you make your own, but if you haven’t tried making your own, try blending together some of these ingredients – you’re dog will think he’s died and gone to heaven!
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Tuesday’s Top Ten: Gifts for Dog Lovers
Yes, I know it’s a little early for Christmas, but my favorite catalog of all time arrived at my house today, so I had to make this list for you. In addition to having the funniest T-shirts I’ve ever seen (“Just be happy I’m not a twin” and “Of course I’m right, I’m Italian” and “Careful or you’ll end up in my novel”), What On Earth has a whole section of dog-related gifts. So, here’s the cream of the crop.