What are Pet Owners Thankful For?

What do your pets do that make you thankful for them?

1. They give the best hugs

2. They are compliant even when you need a hug and they're asleep.
3. They are excellent nap time pals.
4. They're always there for you.
5. They trust you and you trust them.
6. They greet you with so much love and the most adorable smiles.
7. Kisses! Even beaked, they give you the sweetest kisses just when you need them.
8. They are patient as you get your tricks just right.
9. They're there to comfort you when you need them.
10. They make you so happy when you wake up together and they're just the cutest.
11. They give great high fives.
12. Will calmly warm your chest and heart with their big hugs.
13. They patiently wait for you when you need to get stuff done.
14. They are the best people to hang out with and do nothing with.
15. They never want you to leave.
16. Pets are seriously the best thing to happen to humans.
17. Just when you think they cant get any cuter, they cuddle with each other.
18. Because furry, feathered or otherwise, your pet is someone to be thankful for.

For the entire story, please click on this link: http://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseamarshall/25-reasons-to-be-thankful-for-your-pet

What Some Seniors Are Thankful For

#1) "Family of course....the story of their lives is my favorite adventure."

#2) "Medicine, and my doctors."

#3) "Forgiveness my friend, forgiveness."

#4) "The government"

#5) "Technology....it is amazing what can be done today."

"Take a moment to stop and have a conversation with someone much older than you are, thank them for their wisdom, and appreciate them for it."

For their full stories, please visit:

http://www.onecallmedicalalert.com/blog/2013/11/what-seniors-are-thankful-for/

Military Kids & Stress - Pets help

Pets Help with Military Stress!

 

This study examined 300 middle and high school students who had parents apart of active military. Of those whom had a currently deployed parent, most of them had a strong bond with a pet.

 

To be able to cope with stress, the relationship between the child and the pet has to be close. Not just having the pet indoors.

 

Due to this research - many military installations have subsidized horse stables, dog and cat kennels, and vet clinics. Military housing doesn't charge extra for allowing pets to stay in the houses on the base. However, they will not pay for them to be ship overseas.

 

 

 

For the full article please click on the link:
http://www.military.com/daily-news/2014/11/04/study-pets-help-kids-with-deployed-parents-cope-with-stress.html

Go Vote

Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th, 2014. Don't forget to go and vote. Your voice matters. 

Take Look-a-like's advice.

Doggie Dos and Donts on Halloween

Halloween is Friday, October 31st, 2014. Are you ready?

Dos:

1. Watch for diet treats. Make sure it does NOT contain Xylitol - which is an artificial sweetener.

2. Look out for chocolates. Especially dark - it can cause increased heart rates, shaking, seizures & even death.

3. Avoid grapes and raisins. They can cause kidney failure.

4. Beware of Macadamia nuts. They can cause hind-leg weakness & fleeting paralysis.

Don'ts:

1. Don't allow your dog access to pennies. Pups will eat almost anything - these can cause kidney breakdown.

2. Don't leave harmful objects in your dog's reach.

3. Don't let "scary" visitors and mischievous people approach your dog.

4. Don't leave your pooch wearing his costume unsupervised. You don't want them to get tangled up & choke on it.

**For more info, please visit: 

www.dogingtonpost.com/doggie-dos-donts-on-halloween/

This Weekend; Disc Dog Competition

This Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, October 11th and 12th, at Dellinger Park.


Don't forget to stop by and see our booth; we will be selling samples of our homemade and all natural dog treats.


We look forward to seeing you!!


For more information about the event, please visit this website, http://www.woofsports.com/?Shows_and_Tournaments:Disc_Dog_Tournaments:2014_USDDN_Disc_Dog_World_Finals.

Here is a link of the day's schedule: http://www.woofsports.com/images/file/2014%20USDDN%20Rack%20Card%20Sponsors.pdf

USDDN Disc Dog World Finals

USDDN Disc Dog World Finals

 

Stop by the USDDN Disc Dog World Finals at Dellinger Park during the weekend of October 11th and 12th, 2014 to see over 200 teams and hundreds of competitors from around the world participating in the fun, amazing sport. Also be sure to stop by the Odds & Ends booth to learn more about our services, purchase sample bags of our homemade all-natural dog treats, and just say 'hi'!

For more information on the competition please visit the website below. 

Http://www.woofsports.com