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It can happen when dogs become New Media stars and use their fame to save other dogs of course! Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and even Kindle eBooks have become platforms for adopted dogs-turned-online superstars, and they are giving back to dogs-in-need in some big ways. There’s Poppy, a rescue dog from Fiji, who has raised funds through Facebook and Kindle eBooks for dogs in her homeland. In Chicago, there’s that Manny the Frenchie, an Instagram sensation with over 500,000 followers who has…

This lovely holiday weekend, Kyra and I were visiting my mom, and we decided to make Kyra an artist by doing paw print painting. It was so much fun and the memories will last just as long as the paintings will! I would advise anyone who wants to try this to make sure your dog is good and tired first, otherwise you will have quite a mess on your hands! Kyra is pretty lazy anyway and kept laying on the paint, so…

We are now in the hottest time of the Summer. I have some tips to guide you to keep dogs safe. I also have a few interesting products and gadgets that could come in handy to keep your dogs cool in the hot weather. First of all, heat exaustion can sneak up on dogs as well as people. The first signs that indicate that a dog is at risk for heatstroke include:

• Panting

• Seeking a cool/shady spot

• Excessive salivation

• Enlarging tongue

• Red…

Uh oh… The 4th of July is drawing closer. I can visualize my dogs on that evening. As the fireworks blast, Beverly (AKA Bevi) is fine, but Harriet is a whole different story. When she hears loud noises the panting starts, her tongue is out, and her eyes practically pop out of their sockets. She trembles on my love seat which makes sitting next to her feel like an experience with a cheap coin-operated vibrating bed in trashy old motel rooms long ago. When Harriet hears a sudden loud noise she…

As you all know, I am a HUGE animal lover.  Not only do I love to rescue dogs and cats (just one cat for now), but I also enjoy learning about other ways to help our furry friends.  Finding free apps on iTunes, such as Pawcard, attending animal themed charity walks, reading…

So it has been about a week since I have been using the AVP UV pet fountain I found on DIY Networks "I Want That". It looks very nice and the UV and LED light looks great in the dark. I am having a problem with having a foamy build up in the main part of the dish where the fountain hits the water. I read into this a little bit and came to the conclusion that I may have hard water. Last night I cleaned out the entire thing including the charcoal filter (which works amazing at taking out all…

So if there is one thing that Kyra loves as much as treats, its playing a puzzle to get to the treats! She has several of them and in another post I will talk about all of them and the ones I believe are worth the money (they are quite expensive). But I just got her a new one called the Magic Mushroom, and she does have a hard time getting the treats out, which makes it completely worth the money! I purchased this product…

After having an Animal Planet brand water fountain for about 1 year it finally broke. It was a fairly cheap item and also was the first fountain I have ever purchased for Kyra. So this time I decided I am going to purchase for quality and filtration rather than what is the cheapest. Sometimes what you buy is what you get and I am certain this holds true for doggie fountains as well. I have made a purchase and will be receiving…

I'm so excited!!!! Just got my second guinea pig!! His name is nibbles and is only around 7 months.

I had been waiting for the pet expo since December 2013. The weekend had finally arrived and I was pumped. I was also excited to debut my newest pet parent shirt that reads: “Yes…I do love my dog as much as you love your child.” 

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