As illustrated by the buckets of rain that have been falling lately, it’s hurricane and tropical storm season. Check out this handy infographic from Petfinder about keeping your dog safe during a storm. Make sure that when it comes to your pets, you control the story of the hurricane.
For more tips, including how to keep your cats safe during a storm and how to help pets lost during a disaster, click here.
I realize that No Frown Friday has been missing of late – but it’s back, baby! Let’s get to it.
For today’s video, I thought we’d just overdose on adorable odd couples:
Whew. I hope that this installment of No Frown Friday helps you wag your way into the weekend!
I think she suspects something…
As I mentioned last week, we’re participating in K9 Kamp yet again. This week, I’ve been working on increasing the duration and intensity of my walks with Tavish to get a better workout.
Maybe we’ll buy matching tracksuits and kick it up in the style department as well. (Don’t worry, I’ll get Bella one too so that she won’t feel left out. And then she’ll give me the evil eye if I even think about putting her in it.)
When we first moved into our current house, I finally had a fenced yard. It made me a little lazy about going for walks, honestly. Bella tires easily these days, so her walks are shorter and less frequent. (She often prefers to amble around the yard and take a nap in the grass, I think. For this and many other reasons, I am pretty sure that Bella is my spirit animal.) However, adding Tavish to our family changed things significantly. He loves going for walks, and his enthusiasm is contagious. (It can also be painful, when his “enthusiasm” lands on my feet or jumps on my legs.)
Anyway, that brings me to the point of this post. (I realize I took a long and winding path to get here, but that’s pretty much par for the course.) If you’re interested in getting fit with your pup but don’t know where to start, might I suggest just grabbing the leash and going for a walk? It’s great for both of you, and it’s an easy way to get moving. With that in mind, I thought I’d share a cute video I found that discusses the benefits of walking with your dog and offers a few tips.
What did you think of the video? Share your tips and thoughts in the comments!
Next week, I hope to try some new activities with my workout buddy. Stay tuned…
Obligatory legal disclosure: BumperPet provided me with two free t-shirts to give away to you, dear readers. The thoughts below, however, are my own. Promise.
Today’s post contains a few key items. Among them? Puppies, a spinning wheel, adorable adoptables, prizes, and a t-shirt giveaway (at the end of this post). Who could ask for anything more? If you’re still not convinced, I submit the following photo for your consideration:
Like a wheel in the sky…
Intrigued?
I cannot overstate the importance of having a good veterinarian. Nor can I overstate the importance of developing a relationship with your vet before there’s an emergency. After all, do you really want to entrust your precious pup with someone you barely know?
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So, how do you avoid this predicament? Find a good veterinarian for your regular checkups, and then you’ll have someone to count on when times get tough.
Trust me, it’s worth it… even if it means you will have a few awkward conversations about whether you’re brushing your pup’s teeth or giving her too many treats.
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You may be wondering how to choose the right veterinarian. After all, how do you know when you’ve found a good one? Sometimes, it can be hard to tell when you’ve got a keeper or when it’s time to move on.
Lucky for you, I’ve got a few tips to share. Continue reading
I love this face.
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 & join the fun!
Jodi from Kol’s Notes shared this video earlier today. I may have watched it multiple times since then. I can’t stop.
Confessions:
Did any of the dog diaries hit home for you? If your dog had a diary, what would he or she write in it?
