Go fetch: Dogs catching balls
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Life hack: What I did when Hazel became too strong for me to play tug
My sweet baby girl Hazel is a Saint Bernese, and although I still see her as my little girl I have to accept the fact that she is 97 pounds of pure muscle. You would think that her bad leg would affect the way she plays, but it doesn't. Her favorite thing to do is to play tug. Unfortunately ropes don't work- she just eats them. So I was really excited when I found this Top Paw™ Tuff Tire Dog Toy at PetSmart that she can chew on and play tug with. Of course the rope was destroyed in the first week, but the tire is tough and she loves it.
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| All photos by Stacey McIntyre-Gonzalez |
My sweet baby girl Hazel is a Saint Bernese, and although I still see her as my little girl I have to accept the fact that she is 97 pounds of pure muscle. You would think that her bad leg would affect the way she plays, but it doesn't. Her favorite thing to do is to play tug. Unfortunately ropes don't work- she just eats them. So I was really excited when I found this Top Paw™ Tuff Tire Dog Toy at PetSmart that she can chew on and play tug with. Of course the rope was destroyed in the first week, but the tire is tough and she loves it.
Fall is here: Festive dogs playing in the autumn leaves
By Stacey Gonzalez
Remember when you used to play in the leaves? Sometimes our pets love something just as much as we do! These dogs are outside enjoying the fall weather and colorful leaves that coat the ground.
By Stacey Gonzalez
Remember when you used to play in the leaves? Sometimes our pets love something just as much as we do! These dogs are outside enjoying the fall weather and colorful leaves that coat the ground.
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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.
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.
Extraordinary pet: Teddy's rags to riches story
By Stacey Gonzalez- March 2014
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| Photo courtesy of @damiandazz |
Teddy has a pretty remarkable story. Transported all the way
from a puppy mill in Arkansas, Teddy ended up at Rawhide Rescue in Warren, New
Jersey. Thanks to the hard working and dedicated individuals at Rawhide Rescue Teddy
was connected to Damian.
Damian first met three month old Teddy at an adoption meet
and greet at the Petco in Bridgewater, NJ. One look at Teddy’s adorable face
and it’s easy to see how someone could fall in love. Just look at that face!
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Hanging with Keira: Keira's beach story
Photos by Stacey Gonzalez
At first, Keira was excited about the beach...
...but the weather turned dark...
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Get a dog and get healthy- studies show that petting
a dog can lower the owner’s blood pressure. Not to mention walking the dog is a
great way to stay in shape! Your dog can be your ticket to a healthy lifestyle.
#DogFact
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Dogs get cheeky: these adorable toys have junk in the trunk!
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| Photo by Stacey Gonzalez Copyright© |
No need to call animal control- this is a bum that
your dog can sink its teeth into without worrying about the consequences.
Romp! Silly
Bums are adorable stuffed teasers and are great for dogs of all sizes.
These toys will even entertain dog owners. Go ahead and say it. “My dog has
some junk in the trunk!”
Bringing Home the Bunny: Environment and homemaking
Bringing Home the Bunny is a seven-part blog series about what to expect when becoming a new rabbit owner.
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Animal shelters put their paws up for Puppy Bowl Sunday
By Stacey Gonzalez
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| Photo by K's GLIMPSES Foter.com CC BY-NC-ND |
It
is almost time for the cutest sporting event of the year- Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl Sunday is just around the
corner! Puppy Bow VII kicks off this
Sunday, February 3 at 3 p.m. in all time zones. This year’s game will feature
84 animals including
63 puppies from 23 different shelters and 21 kittens from a New York shelter to
star in the halftime show.
Slim down resolution: Toys to keep your pet active
For your dog: Angry Birds Tuff Stuff Flyer
This interactive novelty toy is tough and durable but at the same time this toy is flexible and easy on the dog's teeth. The flyer can be thrown long distances allowing for great games of fetch. It also hovers in the air- almost floating- and forcing the dog to stretch and work its muscles to retrieve it. Made with durable ballistic-nylon and double stitched seams this flyer also doubles as a chew toy for aggressive chewers. Play a game of Angry Birds with your pet!
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| Photo via PetValu website |
For your dog: Angry Birds Tuff Stuff Flyer
This interactive novelty toy is tough and durable but at the same time this toy is flexible and easy on the dog's teeth. The flyer can be thrown long distances allowing for great games of fetch. It also hovers in the air- almost floating- and forcing the dog to stretch and work its muscles to retrieve it. Made with durable ballistic-nylon and double stitched seams this flyer also doubles as a chew toy for aggressive chewers. Play a game of Angry Birds with your pet!
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