How Much WAS that Doggie in the Window?

How Much Was That Doggie In The Window

By Luan Egan June 2010


How much is that doggie in the window, the one with the waggedy tail

How much is that doggie in the window I do hope that doggie's for sale



But where did that doggie really come from, before the shop had it for sale?

Was it shipped from a Mill, are the parents there still, worn out breeding pups, till they're killed.



And

Guess The Breed #18

Now for the LONG AWAITED post ... Guess The Breed #18.



Here is today's GUESS THE BREED! What do you think this one is?? Here's hoping this one makes you think!



Ready? Set? GO!



Remember the rules for these posts ...
1. No bashing other peoples' opinions.
2. Post your opinion. Don't be shy.
3. Have fun!


First prize is always bragging rights and LINK LOVE.


The winner from the last

News Reel - Killing Our Pets with Kindness

Finally the papers are publishing articles about pet health that's more than just an advertisement from the highest bidder! In the article, Killing our pets with kindness, published in the Toronto Star on Friday, columnist Barbara Turnbull investigates the problem with obesity in our pets. It's true, we are killing them with kindness - and food!



Current estimates suggest that 40-50% of canines

News Reel - Take Your Dog to Work Day

Happy Take Your Dog to Work Day!
 

Take Your Dog to Work Day was first celebrated in 1999. It was created to promote pet adoption from shelters, humane societies and rescues. Pet Sitters International has this to say about Take Your Dog to Work Day:



On Friday June 25, 2010, businesses, animal shelters and pet-care professionals from around the world will work together to better the lives of

Featured Rescue - Teddy the Chow Chow

All right, well I'm still waiting for my new hard drive to arrive from Purolator so today's post is going to be a Featured Rescue while I "borrow" a computer. Today's feature is Teddy, a Chow Chow located at the Mississauga Humane Society. 

Teddy is around 10 years old and is 60 lbs. So sad when the seniors need to find new homes! Here's what his foster home says about him:

Teddy is a very

A Series of Unfortunate Events

I think I'm having the WORST week ever. My husband and I are sick with some chest cold thing that has us up all night - we haven't slept in over a week.



It feels like a "Series of Unfortunate Events" around here. First, I lost my keys and was almost 2 hours late for work. Great. That went over well, let me tell you.



Then, our septic backed up (AGAIN) so we had to have someone come out and

News Reel -- Dog Food Recall: Natural Balance

I don't know how many people out there feed Natural Balance but I'd rather get the information out there and be safe than sorry. There is a voluntary recall that was announced on June 18, 2010.



Apparently there is a possibility that the food has been contaminated with Salmonella. Specifically, it is the Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food (5 lb and 28 lb bags) with best before