What a dog lover loves ... A GREAT Story!

I am in Love!

Just read a fabulous book, Dog On It. This is the first novel by Spencer Quinn. Chet is a canine "Sam Spade" and the kind of dog everyone wants on their side! This was loaned to me by a friend - now I need to buy a bunch of copies to give out as gifts and one for my collection of favorite animal stories.

Petscription – Prescription you give yourself OR get from your doctor so you can add a pet to your home. Give this to your landlord!

Just 1 reason for a “Petscription”: Osteoarthritis

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More than 20 million Americans have osteoarthritis, also known as OA. OA is a degenerative joint disease that is characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage, with bone eventually meeting bone.

Many of the disease signs, symptoms and treatments are similar in both pets and people. "With proper diet, exercise and medical treatment, mobility can be maintained and arthritis pain reduced," says Dr. Patience White, chief public health officer of the Arthritis Foundation. "Walking your dog for a half an hour or even 10 minutes three times a day will help to significantly reduce pain and stiffness."

Early morning stiffness is a common sign of arthritis. While the temptation to rest in order to avoid aggravating the condition is strong, exercise actually helps-keeping joints lubricated and strengthening muscles and cartilage.

The stronger the muscles and tissue are around joints, the better they will be able to support and protect those joints-even ones weak and damaged by arthritis.

Exercise will help you and your pet:

* Keep your joints flexible.
* Keep muscles around the joints strong.
* Prevent further deterioration of bone and cartilage.
* Improve your ability to perform daily activities.
* Improve your overall health and fitness by giving you more energy-helping you sleep better, making your heart stronger and controlling your weight.

The Arthritis Foundation hosts hundreds of pet-friendly Arthritis Walk events around the country to raise awareness and funds to fight arthritis, the nation's number one cause of disability. A complete schedule can be found at www.arthritis.org.

100 Ways to Help Animal Rescue Work

Don’t know what to do- but really want to help? Click here for an excellent check list created by Bichon Rescue Tennessee, Inc.

Would like to support their work? Click here to learn all about them!

What A Dog Loves ... playmates in all shapes and sizes!

Do you need a playmate? www.PetFinder.com has many to choose from. Give them a visit today! (They can show and tell and connect you to your neighborhood shelter.

Want to get back in touch with a playmate or just make an everyday friend feel special? No good deed goes unrewarded. This will make you feel special too.

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."

~ Anatole France

Put on some tunes to relax you and your pups. See, worked great on little Tux the newest addition to our pack! Your turn!

Dogs laugh, but they laugh with their tails. What puts man in a higher state of evolution is that he has got his laugh on the right end.
~Max Eastman

Funny Dog Videos (and a hedgehog)

I've had some great laughs lately -- thought I'd share them with you! Enjoy and if you have any to share with us, please add them with by clicking on "Comments" below.

Sneaky Dog Pepsi Commercial

Carfax Commercial

Pooch IQ

Hedgehog Trilogie Funny Commercial

Puppy Size

This is one of the neatest stories you will ever hear. You will know
Precisely what this little girl is talking about at the end (you'll
Want to share this one with your loved ones and special friends)!

'Danielle keeps repeating it over and over again. We've been back to
This animal shelter at least five times. It has been weeks now since
We started all of this,' the mother told the volunteer.

'What is it she keeps asking for?' the volunteer asked.

'Puppy size!' replied the mother.

'Well, we have plenty of puppies, if that's what she's looking for.'

'I know... We have seen most of them, ' the mom said in
Frustration...

Just then Danielle came walking into the office.

'Well, did you find one?' asked her mom. 'No, not this time,'
Danielle said with sadness in her voice. 'Can we come back on the
Weekend?'

The two women looked at each other, shook their heads and laughed.

'You never know when we will get more dogs. Unfortunately, there's
Always a supply,' the volunteer said.

Danielle took her mother by the hand and headed to the door. 'Don't
Worry, I'll find one this weekend,' she said.

Over the next few days both Mom and Dad had long conversations with
Her.

They both felt she was being too particular. 'It's this weekend or
We're not looking any more,' Dad finally said in frustration.

'We don't want to hear anything more about puppy size, either,' Mom
Added.

Sure enough, they were the first ones in the shelter on Saturday
Morning. By now Danielle knew her way around, so she ran right for the Section that housed the smaller dogs.

Tired of the routine, mom sat in the small waiting room at the end of The first row of cages. There was an observation window so you could See the animals during times when visitors weren't permitted.

Danielle walked slowly from cage to cage, kneeling periodically to
Take a closer look. One by one the dogs were brought out and she held Each one.

One by one she said, 'Sorry, but you're not the one.'

It was the last cage on this last day in search of the perfect pup.

The volunteer opened the cage door and the child carefully picked up
The dog and held it closely. This time she took a little longer.

'Mom, that's it! I found the right puppy! He's the one! I know it!'
She screamed with joy. 'It's the puppy size!'

'But it's the same size as all the other puppies you held over the
Last few weeks,' Mom said.

'No not size... The sighs. When I held him in my arms, he sighed,' she Said.

'Don't you remember? When I asked you one day what love is, you told
Me love depends on the sighs of your heart.The more you love, the
Bigger the sigh!'

The two women looked at each other for a moment. Mom didn't know
Whether to laugh or cry. As she stooped down to hug the child, she did A little of both.

'Mom, every time you hold me, I sigh. When you and Daddy come home
From work and hug each other, you both sigh. I knew I would find the
Right puppy if it sighed when I held it in my arms,' she said.

Then, holding the puppy up close to her face, she said, 'Mom, he loves Me. I heard the sighs of his heart!'

Close your eyes for a moment and think about the love that makes you
Sigh. I not only find it in the arms of my loved ones, but in the
Caress of a sunset, the kiss of the moonlight and the gentle brush of Cool air on a Hot day.

They are the sighs of God. Take the time to stop and listen; you will Be surprised at what you hear. 'Life is not measured by the breaths we Take, but by the moments that take our breath away.'

I hope your life is filled with Sighs!!!

-anonymous

The Most Affectionate Creature in the World is a Wet Dog! ~Ambrose Bierce

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A VERY SPECIAL DOG STORY.

Anyone who has pets will love this story. If you don't have that special companion you may just decide to bring home some love - NOW!

Mary and her husband Jim had a dog named 'Lucky.' Lucky was a Real character. Whenever Mary and Jim had company come for a weekend visit They would warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck his fancy. Inevitably, Someone would forget and something would come up missing.

Mary or Jim would go to Lucky's toy box in the basement and there The treasure would be, amid all of Lucky's other favorite toys. Lucky Always stashed his finds in his toy box and he was very particular that his Toys stay in the box.

It happened that Mary found out she had breast cancer. Something told Her she was going to die of this disease....in fact , she was just Sure it was fatal.

She scheduled the double mastectomy, fear riding her shoulders. The Night before she was to go to the hospital she cuddled with Lucky. A thought struck her...what would happen to Lucky? Although the Three-year-old dog liked Jim, he was Mary's dog through and Through. If I die, Lucky will be abandoned, Mary thought. He won't understand That I didn't want to leave him. The thought made her sadder than thinking of her own death.

The double mastectomy was harder on Mary than her doctors had Anticipated and Mary was hospitalized for over two weeks. Jim took Lucky for his evening walk faithfully, but the little dog just drooped, Whining and miserable.

Finally the day came for Mary to leave the hospital. When she arrived Home, Mary was so exhausted she couldn't even make it up the steps To her bedroom. Jim made his wife comfortable on the couch and left her to nap. Lucky stood watching Mary but he didn't come to her when she called. It made Mary sad but sleep soon overcame her and she dozed.

When Mary woke for a second she couldn't understand what was wrong. She couldn't move her head and her body felt heavy and hot. But Panic soon gave way to laughter when Mary realized the problem. She was Covered, literally blanketed, with every treasure Lucky owned! While She had slept, the sorrowing dog had made trip after trip to the Basement bringing his beloved mistress all his favorite things in life.

He had covered her with his love.

Mary forgot about dying. Instead she and Lucky began living again, Walking further and further together every day. It's been 12 years Now and Mary is still cancer-free. Lucky? He still steals treasures And stashes them in his toy box but Mary remains his greatest treasure.

Remember....live every day to the fullest. Each minute is a blessing From God. And never forget....the people who make a difference in our Lives are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or The most awards. They are the ones that care for us.

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Dogs and Diabetes

I really don't cover dog health in this blog. There are many others that already do a fine job on that topic. However ... how could I pass up an opportunity to connect you with excellent info on how to prevent diabetes in our best friends?

Diabetes in dogs starts with being overweight, just like us. And we can prevent it so easily, just like in us.

So I will post this post under a few of my favorite labels "Dog Walking," "Pets makes us healthy," and "The Dog Diet!"

Now click here to learn more about how to prevent diabetes in your dog. I bet it will return the favor to your own health and well-being.

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Help the ASPCA and Cure Canine Cancer by Joining DOGSTER Plus Today!

I just found a great fund-raiser opportunity for us and an opportunity to make new dog lovin' friends. Check this out at DOGSTER.com. This runs just a few more weeks so hurry up and sign up!

Click here for the poop - I mean scoop. Then give your pup a smooch!

Just found an excellent Pet Behavior Information & Advice resource for you!

Please pass this on to your friends and family because the better we understand our pet friends, the fewer of them will be turned into pounds and shelters because of "issues" and misunderstandings.

Visit The Dumb Friends League at: http://www.ddfl.org/tips.htm

The link above has advice and solutions for dog, cat, small pet and all pet behavior. You are gonna love it!

PSST. Don't forget that the Dog Captions "Friendship Card Pack" in now available! Click here to treat yourself and your friends to a pack of our hilarious, uplifting, friendly cards today!

This is very cute! And, I am going to print if off and post in on my fridge - down low.

PET RULES

To be posted VERY LOW on the refrigerator door - nose height.

Dear Dogs and Cats,

The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food..
The other dishes are mine and contain my food.
Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate does not stake a claim for it, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.
The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack.
Beating me to the bottom is not the object.
Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this.
Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort.
Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep.
It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other stretched out to the fullest extent possible.
I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.
For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom.
If by some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get y our paw under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through the same door I entered.
Also, I have been using the bathroom for years --canine or feline attendance is not required.
The proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough!

To pacify you, my dear pets, I have posted the following message on our front door:

To All Non-Pet Owners Who Visit & Like to Complain About Our Pets:
1. They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture.
(That's why they call it 'fur'niture.)
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, it's an animal. To me, they are adopted children who are short,
hairy, walk on all fours and don't speak clearly.

Remember: Dogs and cats are better than kids because they:
1. Eat less
2. Don't ask for money all the time
3 Are easier to train
4. Normally come when called
5. Never ask to drive the car
6. Don't hang out with drug-using friends
7. Don't smoke or drink
8. Don't have to buy the latest fashions
9. Don't want to wear your clothes
10. Don't need a gazillion dollars for college, and...
11. If they get pregnant, you can sell their children. (But let's not go there - Spay! Neuter!)

If you think dogs can't count, try putting 3 biscuits in your pocket, then giving your dog two of them.

That is just one of more that 170 dog jokes and quotes from The Publicity Hound's "Dog Jokes & Quotes e-Book." This is included with your sale of the Barker's Dozen Friendship Note Card Pack, our fund-raiser for a three awesome dog and cat rescue organizations ....

Find out all about it at Dog Captions: http://www.dogcaptions.com/

Here's one more jewel!

5 Things We Can Learn From A Dog:
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Be loyal.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and
nuzzle them gently.
When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Here is a new member of our greeting card pack! Oh, and be sure to check out the Barker's Dozen "Friendship Pack" which is going on sale at May 18th during National Old Friend New Friend Week at DogCaptions.com