The bark is the best: Happy National Dog Day!
Today we have something to bark about! It's National Dog Day! Dogs make everything better! I can't imagine living in a home without a light dusting of Hazel fur. Who am I kidding? It's more like a heavy coating of Hazel fur, sprinkled with goobers.
National Photograph Month photo submissions: Check out these extraordinary pets!
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This is Jethro! Jethro's mom says he is "my world... my best friend... my everything."
I can definitely see why! He's such a handsome boy! |
For National Photograph Month I asked my readers to submit your favourite photo of your pet to be featured and you did not disappoint! Our pets provide us with so much joy, and we are able to capture those moments of joy from behind the lens. I'm so happy to share YOUR amazing pets!
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| Photo by Thomas Hawk via Foter.com CC BY NC |
The poster and the politician: Alan Tobin "delighted" about breed specific restrictions at the dog park, Ireland
Pet parents are outraged. Councillor Alan Tobin is receiving serious backlash after posting his views on the new posters for the dog park that list restricted breeds. The County Councillor of Meath, Ashbourne in Ireland stated in his Facebook post that he is "delighted" to get the signs that he had asked for, and that is amazes him that "some people think these are ideal family pets."
Dogs on the list include American Bull Terrier, Bull Mastiff, Staffordshier Bull Terrier, German Shepherd, Japanese Akita, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, English Bull Terrier and Japanese Tosa. Most Facebook users are outraged, and the post has over 140, 000 shares and over 240, 000 comments. While most people are in opposition to Tobin's poster there are comments from people who agree with him. Breeds that bite has been a great debate among pet owners, most veterinary and canine research organizations take a similar stance on the breed bite: the main focus should be on responsible pet ownership, not breed.
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| Sydney Photo via Petfinder.com |
Adoptable of the Week: Sydney
Meet Sydney! Sydney is a young, female Border
collie and Shepherd mix that is looking for a home with an active family. Like
most Border collies Sydney is extremely intelligent and has a lot of energy.
She is playful and affectionate. Sydney is excited to find a forever home with
a fenced in back yard so she can run and play outdoors. Her confidence needs a
boost and it is recommended that Sydney be put in obedience school. Border collie’s
learn things quickly and enjoy training with their family. With well-balanced
training and a lot of love Sydney will be the perfect dog for any active
family. This smart and caring pooch needs a forever home. If you are interested
in learning more about Sydney contact SPCA of Western Quebec Gatineau at ahspca@storm.ca
or call 819-770-SPCA (7722). Click here to view Sydney’s page on Petfinder.com
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| Photo by Marxchivist Foter CC BY 2.0 |
Rin Tin Tin- the first Hollywood celebrity dog-
would sign his own contracts with his paw print. That German shepherd was one
smart and talented dog!
#DogFact
http://www.pawsforreaction.com
Extraordinary pet: Nyla loves making her family smile
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| Photo by José |
By Stacey Gonzalez- March 2014
Five years after the tragic
accident that took her dog Daisy, José and her cat Nova are finally ready to welcome a
new dog into their lives. This dog may be very different from Daisy but the one
thing they do have in common is the love they have for their family.
José adopted Nyla in March 2013. She was a sweet little puppy. Nyla is
a mix- German shepherd, golden retriever, Chow Chow and black Labrador
retriever. She is very tall and lanky which makes her extra cute in that clumsy
puppy kind of way. When she was little she was a fuzzy ball of fur and as she grew her
coat became short and sleek. Her adorable ears fold over in a funny way that matches
her personality perfectly.
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| Photo by Carrie |
Extraordinary pet: Theo loves taking care of his family
By Stacey Gonzalez- March 2014
Theodore- Theo for short- and his owner Carrie almost never
came to be. Carrie was looking to adopt an older dog but when the saw Theo- an
adorable little puppy- she couldn’t help but take him home. She made the right
choice because Theo was meant for her in every way.
Theo came from a litter of three puppies that Carrie’s aunt
and uncle were trying to get adopted out for a neighbour. She believes that he
is part Chow Chow, Labrador retriever and German shepherd. But according to
Carrie- “whatever he is, he’s definitely 100 per cent loveable!”
Pet of the Month June 2013: Tellum is a unique dog who stood apart from all the others in his litter
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| Photo by Stacey Gonzalez Copyright© |
Tellum is a six year old pure black German Shepherd who is so full of life- despite his age. He still loves to run, swim and play like a young pup. He is a sweet natured, laid back dog that loves spending time with his two-legged Lindsay.
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Photo by Stacey Gonzalez Copyright©
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