One of the reasons I like to point out fundraisers being held to benefit local shelters is that when there is an innovative way to raise funds, maybe other shelters can benefit by stealing the idea. Check out what One of a Kind Pet Rescue in Akron, Ohio is doing in the next few weeks. I especially like the line “They’ve got to eat and so do we…so let’s do it together.”
Tuesday Top Ten: Health-related questions to ask a breeder
Choosing a new puppy can be nerve-wracking because you want to find the healthiest possible puppy. You may have a number of other concerns such as temperament and “fit” with your family, but the number one concern should be the health of the puppy. How to make sure? Start with the following ten questions which you can use to interview a number of breeders before deciding which one you will work with.
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America’s Best Dog-Friendly Hotels
The Today Show recently ran a story on pet friendly hotels. View the slideshow to see what each hotel offers your dog. Most of these are way out of my budget range, but it’s kind of nice to dream.
Can someone please explain to me how you do “turndown service” on a dog bed?
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Shelter Sunday: Utah/Idaho Vizsla Rescue / Boise, ID
You knew I couldn’t resist a Vizsla rescue. I have never understood why someone would give up such a beautiful dog. Here’s the web site for Utah/Idaho Vizsla Rescue where you can see tons of pictures of our featured dog this week.
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Saturday Survey: Do You Travel With Your Dog?
According to Pet Friendly, Inc., 15 million of us travel with our dogs. Do you?
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Friday Factoid: Traveling with your dog
A record 65 percent of American families now own a pet, and many are taking them on vacation. Last year, more than 15 million Americans traveled with their pets, and 8.5 million stayed more than three times in a pet-friendly hotel.
From Pet Friendly, Inc.
Check out DogFriendly.com to find hotels and other destinations that will welcome you and your best friend.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Dog Product Review: Skineez Pet Toys
Have you ever come home and found a snowstorm in your living room? If so, you know what a pain in the tuckus it can be to clean up after your dogs have destroyed a typical stuffed animal. SPOT Pet Products has found a solution, and they sent me a couple of samples to try out.
Find a Dog Park on Your iPhone
You all know how much I enjoy taking my dogs to Bow Wow Beach in Stow, Ohio. But if I were traveling, I might find this app really enticing.
Powered by DogParkUSA.com, the new Dog Park Finder Plus iPhone App compiles photos and reviews to give you all the information you need for a quick trip to the dog park or for a vacation across the country with your pooch. The
Dog Park Finder Plus app displays local dog parks and search results in both map and list pages. Park details include user ratings, fenced and un-fenced markers, on-leash rules, hours and days of operation and many other features.
Tuesday Top Ten: America’s Best Dog Parks
A friend of mine just gave me a copy of the June issue of Dog Fancy, where they list the top ten dog parks in America. In case you missed their article, here are the rankings. I’m proud to say that my favorite park, Stow, Ohio’s Bow Wow Beach, made the cut.
Diesel the Rescue Dog
While we were wandering around the Stark County Fair yesterday, we saw a man walking this beautiful dog. His name is Diesel, and he’s a mix of Boxer and Pit Bull. Seems his new buddy, Dave, has a friend who works at the Humane Society. Diesel was about to be put down, but Dave decided he needed a new friend. What a great way to celebrate Labor Day weekend!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!