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Dogmerican Gothic

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Dogmerican Gothic (B&W)

I should have made them pose with a pitchfork.

Welcome to the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers hosted by Kol’s Notes, PupLove, Rescued Insanity, Woof Woof Mama & I Still Want More Puppies! 

Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Hartz and their Angry Birds Dog Toys. Click here to enter to win a set of their Holiday Angry Birds, plus be entered to win our Grand Prize package worth more than $1000!

Digging the black & white vibe we’ve got going on today? It’s part of the Black & White Sunday blog hop hosted by You Did What With Your Weiner, My Life in Blog Years, and Dachshund Nola. Stop by one of those blogs to link up and join the fun!

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A place in the sun

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My dogs are often in pursuit of sunbeams.

Two dogs, two sunbeams, no waiting.

Two dogs, two sunbeams, no waiting.

Doggie duplex

A doggie duplex?

Welcome to the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers hosted by Kol’s Notes, PupLove, Rescued Insanity, Woof Woof Mama & I Still Want More Puppies! 

Today’s giveaway is sponsored by KONG. Click here to enter to win a KONG Bounzer and Wild Knots toys, plus be entered to win a Grand Prize package worth more than $1000!

 

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Dance of the Sugar Plum Kitty

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Happy holidays, friends! It’s time for your weekly link roundup…

  1. First up, your punny pet names: Norman Tockwell, Mariah Hairy, and Brenda Flea. (Also, meet Salvador Doggy.)
  2. Corgi with your legs so short, for sleigh-pulling duty, please report.
  3. All dogs go to… law school?
  4. Much like my own dogs during the holidays, these dogs are So. Over. It. (These cats, on the other hand, are making the most of the giant scratching post you so kindly installed.)
  5. Is it time for Downton Abbey to return yet? (I always type that as Downtown Abbey, which is a show I would also watch.) Until then, enjoy Breaking Abbey.
  6. Holiday overload? Yes, please.
  7. I whipped up a batch of homemade butterbeer once. It was glorious. I think I want some right now.

Finally, here’s today’s video:

Epic.

Welcome to the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers hosted by Kol’s Notes, PupLove, Rescued Insanity, Woof Woof Mama & I Still Want More Puppies! 

Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Zippy Paws. Click here to enter to win a prize package of their boutique toys, plus be entered to win a Grand Prize package worth more than $1000!

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If you’re worried, and you can’t sleep…

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Just count your puppies instead of sheep.

Recognize that movie? I had the chance to go see the stage version last night with a good friend (hence the fact that Thursday’s post is going up on Friday). It definitely helped get me in the holiday mood – snow even fell on us at the end. (Not just confetti, but wet snow. It was a nice touch.)

Third row, baby!

Third row, baby!

I know we’ve talked about favorite Christmas movies before. However, that was two years ago, so it seemed like time to revisit the topic. My question to you – what’s your favorite? I’ll start off the discussion. My required Christmas viewing includes White Christmas (obviously), Elf, and many more…

Welcome to the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers hosted by Kol’s Notes, PupLove, Rescued Insanity, Woof Woof Mama & I Still Want More Puppies! 

Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Addiction Pet Foods. Click here to enter to win their Meaty Bites Treats & Dehydrated Dog Food, plus be entered to win a Grand Prize package worth more than $1000!

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Behind the Holiday Card: Outtakes

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Holiday card outtake #4

Now you know how the magic happens.

Holiday card outtake #5

Are we done here?

Holiday card outtake #6

Um, seriously... we're bored.

Holiday card outtake #7

Enough already, pupperazzi!

Holiday outtake #8

I think we're done here.

Welcome to the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers hosted by Kol’s Notes, PupLove, Rescued Insanity, Woof Woof Mama & I Still Want More Puppies! 

Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Pet P.L.A.Y. Dog Beds. Click here to enter to win a luxury dog bone pillow & blanket, plus be entered to win a Grand Prize package worth more than $1000!

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Awesome adoptable pups in northern Virginia: Holiday edition!

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Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) recently posted two great videos of cats and dogs looking for a home. I already shared the felines. Today, it’s the canines’ turn!

Too. Cute.

Welcome to the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers hosted by Kol’s Notes, PupLove, Rescued Insanity, Woof Woof Mama & I Still Want More Puppies! 

Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Jones Natural Chews. Click here to enter to win a prize pack of their all-natural, US made meaty chews, plus be entered to win a Grand Prize package worth more than $1000!

 

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Adorable Combat: Cat vs. Tree

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If you are a long-time reader, you may know that I love caroldies. (For the uninitiated, that’s a parody of a Christmas carol.)  So, I can’t let a season pass without sharing a few new ones with you. Today?

I Saw Three Cats

I saw three cats come walking in,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day.
I saw three cats come walking in,
On Christmas day in the morning.

And what was in their mouths, dear me,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day?
And what was in their mouths, dear me,
On Christmas day in the morning?

A portion of my Christmas tree,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day.
I feared the worst was soon to be,
On Christmas day in the morning.

The living room was a sight to see,
On Christmas day, on Christmas day.
They’d opened the presents and knocked down the tree,
On Christmas day in the morning.

Seriously though – it’s better to have your cat knock down the tree in the following video than a real one. Consider making it cat-proof.

Welcome to the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers hosted by Kol’s Notes, PupLove, Rescued Insanity, Woof Woof Mama & I Still Want More Puppies! 


Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Planet Dog. Click here to enter to win Planet Dog extra tuff dog toys, plus be entered to win a Grand Prize package worth more than $1000!

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Visions of squeaky toys danced in their heads

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Holiday card outtake #3 (B&W version)
Welcome to the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers hosted by Kol’s Notes, PupLove, Rescued Insanity, Woof Woof Mama & I Still Want More Puppies! 

Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Studio Legohead. Click here to enter to win an original portrait of your dog made into a “flat pet”, plus be entered to win our Grand Prize package worth more than $1000!

Digging the black & white vibe we’ve got going on today? It’s part of the Black & White Sunday blog hop hosted by You Did What With Your Weiner, My Life in Blog Years, and Dachshund Nola. Stop by one of those blogs to link up and join the fun!

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Getting into the holiday spirit…

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It’s time for your Friday linkage…

  1. Your punny pet name: Bob Scratchit.
  2. We’ll start with a little shameless self-promotion. My long-dormant baking blog is back on the scene! Wondering what to make for the holidays? Check out my recipe for Coconut BonBons.
  3. Not sure what to get your furry (or feathered) friend this holiday season? Here are some great ideas.
  4. I can’t get enough Grumpy Cat. The 12 Days of Christmas will never be the same.
  5. Best version of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas ever? You be the judge.
  6. Definitely an awesome holiday window display.
  7. I just got my holiday cards – now I just need to find the time to address them. (I used to be a Kodak Gallery gal, but they don’t do the cards online anymore. I tried Snapfish this time around – what service do you use?) Speaking of great Christmas cards, have you seen the White House one this year? Adorbs.

Finally, it’s time for today’s video. I figure you can’t go wrong with Simon’s Cat:

Welcome to the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers hosted by Kol’s Notes, PupLove, Rescued Insanity, Woof Woof Mama & I Still Want More Puppies! 

Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Chewy.com. Click here to enter to win a gift credit to shop for your favourite dog food, treats, toys & more, plus be entered to win a Grand Prize package worth more than $1000!

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Battle of the Christmas Carols: Which is the best?

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I have a very important question for you today.

Ebeneezer Scrooge was introduced to the world by Charles Dickens. His novella, A Christmas Carol, was published in 1843. Since then, there have been countless adaptations and stories inspired by this iconic work. (There was even a Halloween twist on the story in a great episode of Roseanne.) Whether you’re a fan of Bill Murray or the Flintstones, there’s a version for you.

So, tell me.. which adaptation is your favorite? As for me, there are two that top my list:

  • Mickey’s Christmas Carol – I’ve always been a big fan of this Disney version. Honestly, it’s probably my favorite – there’s something about this one that gets me every time. I especially enjoy Goofy’s appearance as Marley’s ghost.
  • The Muppet Christmas Carol – This one is an extremely close second. Statler and Waldorf as Marley? Genius. (Apparently, I really like that role.) Also, Gonzo makes an awesome Dickens. And it’s full of puns.

Now it’s your turn. Which version do you have to watch during the holiday season? Did your favorite TV show do an episode inspired by it? Tell me your favorites in the comments  – perhaps I’ll have to add some new versions to my holiday viewing list!

Welcome to the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers hosted by Kol’s Notes, PupLove, Rescued Insanity, Woof Woof Mama & I Still Want More Puppies! 

Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Squirrely Dog. Click here to enter to win great smelling, natural shampoo & conditioner for dogs, plus be entered to win a Grand Prize package worth more than $1000!

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