By Bart on Monday, November 28th, 2011 in News
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Did you guys see this story? What do you think?
Photo Courtesy of Kimberly Launier/ABC News
Reported by ABC News’ Kimberly Launier:
It was an overcast day in Newport, N.H., when a simple “20/20″ shoot turned into something that made me wonder about life after death.
I was filming soldier Justin Rollin’s parents Skip and Rhonda playing with their dog Hero, whose rescue from the Iraq War zone where Justin died was nothing short of a miracle.
Sometimes when Rhonda hugged Hero she would softly pet her face and coo, “Justin, are you in there?” It was Rhonda’s gentle way of remembering their son and his last living connection to Hero. At one point, Hero wandered off and took a stroll in the backyard. All of a sudden, the clouds broke and a light began to solidify in a beam directly down on Hero — a kind of vertical halo.
For the rest of the story on ABC.com, go here.
Here are some reminders from the Seattle Humane Society!
Courtesy of PeoplePETS
The bounty of rich, tempting foods at Thanksgiving can pose health hazards to our four-legged friends, and that’s why Thanksgiving is such a busy time for emergency veterinary clinics. This Thanksgiving, the Seattle Humane Society urges pet guardians to follow five common sense tips to keep pets healthy and happy during the holiday festivities: [click to continue…]
On the trail in Breck
Some people think Mommy is crazy for driving to Colorado with three dogs in the back of the Subaru Outback, but once we get here it’s worth it. After ten years of making this trek at least 3 times a year, Mommy is pretty good at it. We did good this time except the Brat chewed through her seatbelt.
Our friend Celia over at Have dog blog will travel always has some great tips for traveling with dogs this holiday week:
This Thanksgiving, 42.5 million people are expected to hit the road to visit family and friends, according to AAA. You can visit our Pet Travel Tips page for an overview of the way that Cici and I roll. And want ideas about where to go, be sure to visit our Free Guide to Pet Friendly Cities (places we’ve visited and recommend). But here are a few more fun pet travel tips for pet owners traveling with their dogs this holiday season.
For Cici and Celia’s excellent tips, jump to her blog here.
I don’t know what a Malinois is but I sure wish I had that bone Wally is chewing. It’s adopt a senior pet month. I think my Uncle Christopher should have a dog, don’t you? What about Wally? More about this handsome lad here.
We got this from the Newsbite newsletter of Modern Dog. They are YUMMY!
PB, Banana & Bacon Treat Recipes
Treats for all! These quick, healthy snacks can be made super teeny or extra large depending on the size of your dog, and pack parsley power for freshening breath. Tasty and easy to make, they’re perfect for taking on walks, for training, or just plain old treat time.
This recipe is easy to tinker with. You can substitute dried mint for half of the parsley, if you like. And don’t hesitate to adjust the size of the treats to accommodate very small or very large dogs, baking them a few minutes less or a few minutes more, as needed. If your dog has challenges chewing, grind the rolled oats in a food processor before adding them to the mixture. Makes approximately two-dozen treats.
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By Bart on Monday, November 7th, 2011 in News
From an article by Jasmine Klein at DogNews.co
Irish researchers just proved what my mommy and her friends have known all along. Dog owners live longer and have less stress!
Academic research has revealed that dog owners are happier, healthier and likely to live longer. Whilst it has been established for some time that pet ownership makes people happier, it has now been shown that the benefits of owning a dog outstrip those of cat or any other animal. [click to continue…]
Senior pets make great cuddlers, watch dogs and companions. Mommy’s darling Lucca lived to be 15 and had fun the whole time.
“Think of a pet that is already trained and doesn’t chew or scratch everything in sight — a pet who will love you unconditionally,” said Kim Saunders, Petfinder.com’s Vice President of Shelter Outreach and Public Relations. “That’s what you get when you adopt a senior pet.” [click to continue…]
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