Thursday, October 31, 2013

Black Cat Jewelry at For Love of a Dog

Party Cat Bracelet ©ForLoveofaDog.com

My business name may say dog, but I love cats, too!  It seemed right to talk about black cats and my black cat jewelry on Halloween.

Shown at top and below is what I like to call a Party Cat Bracelet.  An adorable black cat handmade lampwork bead is surrounded by green and red lampwork beads, fat faceted red crystal beads, with lots and lots of crystal dangles for "cha cha."  Check out that cute mouse and cat head toggle clasp.  This is a one of a kind piece of jewelry and it is so much fun!
 
Party Cat Bracelet ©ForLoveofaDog.com

Shown below is a wonderful cat lover necklace.  The pendant includes a hand carved wooden three dimensional cat head with a big, fat black onyx heart.
 
Black Onyx Cat Lover Necklace  ©ForLoveofaDog.com

These adorable black cat earrings are all about the handmade lampwork beads:  black cat faces on a fun blue glass base.
 
Black Cat Lampwork Earrings

What would a Halloween blog post be without some cats with those perfect arched backs, like these silver cat earrings.
 
Silver Cat Earrings  ©ForLoveofaDog.com

Fetch more unique cat theme jewelry at For Love of a Dog.  You'll find bracelets, earrings, necklaces and pins that feline approved.  Most pieces are one of a kind, so shop now for best selection.  You'll find great gift ideas for the cat ladies on your holiday shopping list!  And don't forget our fast, free shipping!

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Happy Halloween and Adopt a Shelter Dog Month


Happy Halloween from all of us at 
Talking Dogs / For Love of a Dog

and remember...

Don't shop, ADOPT !

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Festive Autumn Dog Bone Bracelet at For Love of a Dog Jewelry

Lampwork Dog Lover Bracelet ©ForLoveofaDog.com

I may not dress my dogs in costumes for Halloween, but that doesn't mean I ignore this beautiful time of year!  And this dog lover bracelet is just one example.

For this one of a kind beauty I combined some special lampwork beads:  a big three dimensional heart with a black paw print and coordinating fat dog bone and paw print in gorgeous sunset colors.  then I added a bumpy black lampwork bead and some fabulous jet black faceted crystals and tomato red coral gemstone bead dangles.
©For Love of a Dog Jewelry

Check out that sweet dog collar and dog bone toggle clasp.
 
©ForLoveofaDog.com

A unique piece of artisan jewelry perfect for any dog lover!

Fetch more dog bone jewelry at For Love of a Dog.  Since most of my pieces are one of a kind, shop now for best selection.  You'll enjoy my fast, free shipping in cute gift box packaging.  To sweeten the deal, use this discount code at checkout to receive 10% off your entire order:  FLDNEW

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Autumn Reflections - Mule Style | Wordless Wednesday

Our mules Bonnie and Clyde

If winter is slumber,
spring is birth,
and summer is life...
then autumn rounds out to be reflection.
~ Mitchell Burgess


In honor of National Mule Day


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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

A to Z Dog Breed Jewelry and Gifts at For Love of a Dog

Afghan Dog Christmas Ornament ©ForLoveofaDog.com
 From Afghan dog Christmas ornaments... to Yorkshire Terrier dog jewelery like this necklace:
 
Yorkie Dog Necklace ©ForLoveofaDog.com

For Love of a Dog Jewelry offers handmade bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pins, pendants, and Christmas ornaments in 89 dog breeds!  Almost all of my items are unique, one of a kind pieces.  In fact, I'm already sold out in some of the breeds Christmas ornaments!  So, shop now for best selection!

And, yes, I confess... no X and no Z dog breeds!

Pumpkin Streusel Muffins | Tasty Tuesday


We tried a new recipe this weekend and it's so fantastic I had to share.  This is a people food recipe and we made these muffins small.  Our theory was that if they were smaller, we wouldn't pig them.  HA!
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar (We cut this back to 3/4 cup)
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar  (We cut this back to 3/4 cup.)
2 large eggs
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin
1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pumpkin Pie Streusel

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with a heavy duty stand mixer until creamy.  Gradually add sugars, beating until light and fluffy.  Add eggs.1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
2.  Stir together flour and next 4 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed.  Stir in pumpkin and next 3 ingredients.

3.  Spoon batter into 2 lightly greased (12 cups) muffin pans filling two-thirds full.  (We used Halloween cupcake papers and did not fill them this much.) Sprinkle with Pumpkin Pie Streusel.
4.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center cmes out clean.  Cool in pans on wire racks 5 minutes;  remove from pans to wire racks and cool 20 minutes.

Pumpkin Pie Streusel
Stir together 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1 Tbsp melted butter and 1/4 twp pumpkin pie spice.

We're joining the Tasty Tuesday blog hop today.  This is a blog hop that celebrates good food, sponsored by Sugar the Golden Retriever and Kols Notes.

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Monday, October 28, 2013

Lucky Horseshoe Equestrian Jewelry at For Love of a Dog

Horse shoes are one of the most common lucky symbols in our country.  They're often hung in homes to defend and attract good luck for the people who live there.  Some traditions say that the horseshoe should be upright to hold the good luck;  others believe the horseshoe should be upside down to pour good luck on the owner.

Whether or not you believe horseshoes are lucky, they certainly look great in my equestrian themed jewelry at For Love of a Dog!  Here are just a few examples:

Shown at left are some very vintage style horseshoe earrings.  Beautiful antiqued brass floral horseshoe charms freely dangle from big, fact deep orange agate gemstone beads.
 
Silver Lucky Horseshoe Earrings ©ForLoveofaDog.com

These antiqued silver horseshoe charms are combined with jet black faceted crystal rondelles.
 
Blue Coral Horseshoe Earrings ©ForLoveofaDog.com

These horseshoe earrings combine simple silver horseshoes with chubby true blue coral gemstone beads.


This gold horseshoe bracelet includes black obsidian gemstone beads and a wonderful stirrup toggle clasp.

Browse horse jewelry at For Love of a Dog and you'll find many more lucky horseshoe earrings and bracelets.  Perfect one of a kind handmade gifts for that special equestrian on your holiday shopping list!  

Shop For Love of a Dog Jewelry now and enjoy 10% off your entire order, plus free standard shipping, with this discount code:  FLDNEW

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National Mule Day | Monday Mischief


I owe an apology to mules and mule lovers.  National Mule Day was October 26.  Unfortunately, I was too busy celebrating Pit Bull dogs (National Pit Bull Awareness Day) to celebrate mules.  However, in the spirit of better late than never and, as a fan of all equine, especially mules, I've decided to do some celebrating today.

National Mule Day marks the arrival of a special Spanish donkey to our country.

In addition to being a passionate American Foxhound dog breeder, George Washington is often called the "father of the American mule."  According to Our White House here's how the story goes:

In 1785, when King Charles III of Spain heard that General Washington, at home in Mount Vernon, was looking for the finest jackasses in the world to mate with his mares to create “super mules,” he sent Washington two of his best Spanish donkeys.
Only one survived the cross-Atlantic journey, landing safely in Boston. With meticulous care, Washington personally planned its arrival at Mount Vernon, making sure that his mares had lived a celibate existence so that they would warmly welcome their “foreign affair.” The regal jackass—Washington named him Royal Gift—was not at all pleased with the proffered country bumpkins and made no attempt to seal the deal.  

As frustrated as the poor mares, the creative Mr. Washington decided to trick Royal Gift.  He used a female donkey to capture the attention of the Spanish jackass, then, at just the right moment, pulled a switch substituting the femme fatale donkey with one of his Virginian mares. 

The ploy worked and by 1799 there were fifty-seven new mules at Mount Vernon. Washington farmed them out across the country to improve the nation’s stock and as a result many of the best mules today can trace their lineage back to old Royal Gift and George Washington’s mares.
Our mammoth jack, Mr. Jones

For those not in the know, mules are the result of breeding a male donkey (jack) to a female horse.   When a female donkey (jennet) is bred with a male horse (stallion) the result is a hinny.   Male mules are called horse mules or johns;  female mules are called mare mules or mollies.

Our john mule, Clyde meeting Spanky

Stubborn like a mule?  I prefer: smart as a mule.  While a horse's first impulse is to flee from danger, a mule will often freeze and refuse to move when danger is sensed.  Mule (and donkeys) will think about the situation and figure out the safest response.  Frankly, the mules I've known are often smarter than a lot of people I've met!

Yep, that's me driving a four-up of mules:  Molly, Nellie, Frank and Jesse
There's probably more mischief ahead... I really need to feature a mule song on Dog Song Saturday!

Thank you to Snoopy’s Dog Blog, Alfie’s Blog, and My Brown Newfies for hosting Monday Mischief!   

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Get Fit With Your Dog Plus a Giveaway | K9 Kamp




Join up with K9 Kamp this month and enter the giveaway to win my A Walk in the Park bracelet!  Plus there are some other barking good prizes, too.

K9 Kamp is all about fighting pet obesity, getting fit with Fido and having fun!


Hosted by Kol's Notes, Peggy's Pet Place and You Did What With Your Weiner, K9 Kamp challenges you to get fit with your dog.

The October session of K9 Kamp is perfectly times to coincide with National Pet Obesity Month.  Did you know that more than half the canine population in the US are over weight, according to their veterinarian?  That's over 36 million dogs!

Here's the challenge:  Get active with your dog an extra 30 minutes a dog, 3 or 4 times a week.

C'mon, there's still time to participate!  Need some more inspiration?  Check out this pawesome video from Tavis and Bella!

Adopt a Dancing Pit Bull Dog: Trix


Trix Photo ©Four Directions Hiking

This smiling girl is Trix.  She's a Pit Bull Terrier mixed breed dog about 5 1/2 years old.  Medium size at 40 pounds, she'll fit right in your lap.  Right now Trix is living at Stray Rescue of Saint Louis Pine Street animal shelter.  Here's what shelter staff and volunteers have to say about Trix:
Trix is showing the camera her most adorable expression.  It isn't difficult for her to look so cute as everyone calls her a sweet and wonderful girl.  Trix came to Stray Rescue through their Pound Assistance Program, and just two days later she had her babies, the "cereal" puppies.  Clearly she is just as gorgeous as all of her puppies who have been adopted or are in foster care. Now it is Trix's time for a new home.

Trix just can't get enough lovin'.  She is a volunteer favorite, and they all tell her how wonderful she is.  When Trix gets excited, she stands up on her back legs and does a little twirly dance.  It makes everyone laugh.  Besides being so personable, Trix is also very neat.  She keeps her apartment at the shelter very tidy and has never had an accident.

Trix likes going for walks, but she was especially happy to go on a five mile hike with some shelter buddies.  She proved to be a great car rider, settling quickly in to watch the world go by.  On the trail, she kept pace with her human companion, neither pulling or dragging behind.  She also explained to her companion that she especially adores tummy rubs.
Trix loves tummy rubs.  Photo ©Four Directions Hiking
Trix can be a bit shy when you first meet her, but once she knows you, the two of you become BFFs.  Couldn't you use a best friend who is sweet and dances?  Please come and meet Trix and prepare to fall in love.
Trix Photo © Stray Rescue of Saint Louis
For more information about Trix, contact Stray Rescue St Louis at 314-771-6121.

Founded by Randy Grim, Stray Rescue of St Louis sole purpose is to rescue stray animals in need of medical attention, restore them to health, and place them in loving adoptive homes.  Virtually all of the pets they save have been abused and neglected.  Stray Rescue is a no-kill organization that believes rescued animals often make the best pets.  Given a second lease on life and in return for a little affection and attention, these remarkable animals reward their new owners with a love and loyalty unmatched anywhere.

On Tuesday we'll be participating in the Tuesday's Tails blog hop hosted by Dogs N Pawz.  This is the blog hop that features shelter pets.  Find a pet at your local animal shelter or rescue and join us!  Please help spread the word about these beautiful animals via social media and let's find them forever homes!

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Saturday, October 26, 2013

The Lazy Pit Bull Holiday Gift Guide | For Love of a Dog Jewelry


For Love of a Dog Jewelry is thrilled to be a part of The Lazy Pit Bull Holiday Gift Guide this year!  Fetch it now and explore some barking good gift ideas for your furry best friends, your dog lover friends and some pawesome things you're going to want for yourself!

Plus the Gift Guide will also give you the scoop on The Lazy Pitbull's upcoming $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!

Be sure to check out our mention in the Gift Guide...  hint: there's a very special discount code!

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Pit Bull Songs | Dog Song Saturday Pit Bull Awareness Day

It's Saturday, so time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.

We're celebrating 
National Pit Bull Awareness Day!  

In honor of these great dogs everywhere, our featured dog song today is Pit Bull Blues by John Shipe.  We've shared this song before because it is just so good!  So, even if you've heard it before, take a moment and enjoy it again.  Then pass it along as a learning tool for those who just don't know the truth about these dogs.

How about some more barking good original songs about Pit Bull dogs:
 And, finally, be sure to fetch this blog post from Oh, Corbin:  You call me a Pit Bull like it's a bad thing.  Pass that along, too!

Grab a dog.  A Pit Bull if you're lucky enough to have one.  Sit.  Stay.  Snuggle with that dog.  Relax and enjoy songs about Pit Bull dogs!

Fetch some genuine dog song music videos at Talking Dogs.  You'll be surprised at how many we've collected over the past few years!  And be sure to scroll down below today's featured dog song to explore some barking good blogs in today's Pet Blogger Hop.


Friday, October 25, 2013

Black and White Pit Bull Necklace | For Love of a Dog Jewelry

Black White Pit Bull Dog Necklace ©For Love of a Dog Jewelry

I can't help myself... I love this necklace.  Someone hurry and buy it so I don't have to try and find room in my own jewelry box for it.  AND if you hurry, you'll enjoy the fact that in honor of National Pit Bull Awareness Month, all my Pit Bull dog jewelry is ON SALE!

Look at that face.  That tongue.  Can you resist this one of a kind, hand sculpted sweet dog face pendant.  Check out those details and I dare you not to smile.

For the necklace I used some big fat rose pink lepidolite gemstone beads to coordinate with that tongue and hand wired wrapped them with sleek grey hematite gemstone beads.  Now, this is a dog lover gift worth barking about!

One of a Kind Pit Bull Dog Necklace ©ForLoveofaDog.com
Fetch more one of a kind artisan jewelry at For Love of a Dog.  Each piece is handmade with love for dogs and perfect for gifts.  Be sure not to miss my dog rescue jewelry.  It can start conversations that can save doggie lives.

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Follow-up Friday: Rants, Fat Dogs, Videos!

I'm happy to be joining Heart Like a Dog in the follow-up Friday blog hop this week.  This is the blog hop that lets you wrap up your week and leads you right into the weekend.  Hosted by FUF creator, Jodi at Heart Like a Dog

Do you mind if I rant a little bit?
Why does October have so many cool things to celebrate or blog about?  And why are some of them even on the same day?  Adopt a Dog, Adopt a Shelter Dog, Pet Obesity Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Dog-gone it, National Pit Bull Awareness Day and National Mule Day are the same exact day.  Shoot.  There are others.  Why couldn't they all be spread out better over the year.

This week I reached my quota of horrible animal stories.  I'd just read (skimmed) the news story about another brutal crime of cruelty towards a dog and another story about the Georgia animal shelter break in (asshats turned dogs loose and made them fight), when I had an email from a friend involved in rescue in NY with another gruesome tale of cruelty.  Some days I think I just can't take any more.  You, too?

Okay, this isn't really a rant.  You know how you hear over and over again that Labs will eat anything?  Not Rudy.  A couple of days ago I finally got around to adding my dogs to Pets Move and I felt strange as I put in Rudy's weight:  104.  Doesn't that just plain sound fat for a Lab?   Well, Rudy is NOT fat!  However, I have a feeling that as Rosie moves from puppy to dog... she'll be needing to join doggie weight watchers.  [And I want you to know, per our vet, Rudy is in tip top health!]

Rudy... fat?  Not.

Feral Cat Song - Dog Song Saturday
I'm a feral cat feeder.  If you are, too, don't miss the lyrics to this song!  Many thanks to Beth for the reminder of the Mean Kitty Song.  I featured it a few years ago on Dog Song Saturday.   Thanks also to Ann for the link to this very creative cat themed song and video!

Adopt Lilith a Pit Bull Dog in Missouri
Lilith is my most recent adoptable dog feature.  You know, I love the adoption updates so many of the Tuesdays Tails blog hop bloggers post.  Unfortunately, nearly all of the dogs I feature are from "kill" shelters.  I've learned the hard way to not do follow up.  Follow up usually results in sleepless nights, terrible dreams, and increased temptation to become one of those terribly misguided hoarders.

Herbsmith Freeze Dried Dog Treats Review
I'm increasing intrigued with freeze dried dog food and treats.  My pack loves these, plus we've been using Orijen's freeze dried dog food as a topper on their food.  Finally, Rudy is excited about food.

My Shelter Dogs - Wordless Wednesday
Loved all the great comments and compliments about Jeffie and Rosie.  They're just the latest shelter dogs in my life.  Beginning with Bennie, my first dog after I left home; Sherman,  and Spanky.  The others weren't lucky enough to have managed to get themselves to a shelter, but were lucky enough to have been rescued by me :-)
Jeffie and Rosie

Adopt a Shelter Dog - Favorite Videos
If you missed this post, fetch it!  Honestly, these are great videos promoting adoption.  And they are upbeat!!

And finally... thanks to everyone who's been leaving such fabulous comments on my jewelry posts.  I truly read and appreciate every single one!

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Puppy Dog Art Jewelry Necklace at For Love of a Dog

Puppy Dog Art Jewelry Necklace ©ForLoveofaDog.com 

Adore Yorkies?  Skye Terriers?  Silkie Terriers?  A mixed breed dog that is a hairy little sweetheart?  Then you really should fetch this adorable puppy dog art jewelry necklace!

Best yet - the pendant on this necklace can easily be removed to wear solo as a pin!

And what a cutie patootie this dog pendant is!  Wonderfully whimsical little dog face is hand sculpted in porcelain.  Two dimensional and includes a sweet little silvertone dog bone dangle.
Puppy Dog Artisan Jewelry Necklace ©For Love of a Dog Jewelry

For the necklace I used silver jeweler's wire to hand wire wrap lots of cherry quartz gemstone beads that match the little dog's bow, plus some three dimensional tan glass dog bone beads. This necklace is extra long and extra cute!

Fetch more one of a kind artisan jewelry for dog lovers at For Love of a Dog.  You'll find dog breed jewelry in over 80 dog breeds, dog mom jewelry, dog rescue jewelry, and so much more!  Even mutt lovers can enjoy unique jewelry to represent their special furry friend.  Barking good gifts for those dog lovers on your holiday gift list await you at For Love of a Dog!

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Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: My Favorite Videos

National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month is fast coming to a close.  Rather than repeat what I've said so many times before about the benefits and joys of adopting your next furry best friend from a shelter or rescue, I thought I'd share just a few of my favorite upbeat adopt a dog videos. (Tissues are NOT required!)

I featured this one with singer songwriter Edie Brickell's catchy tune on Dog Song Saturday.  It is definitely worth an encore.


I can't help loving this clever video and agree that I do wish everyone could see me as my dogs see me!

 

If my own shelter dogs could speak English, they'd join me in saying...  



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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Celebrating Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with Artisan Jewelry


Adopt Dog Bone Bracelet - Photo ©For Love of a Dog Jewelry

Since so many of my own dogs were rescues or adopted from an animal shelter, I not only support various dog rescue groups, I create jewelry that celebrates adoption.  With October being Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, I thought I should highlight some of my dog bone ADOPT jewelry here on the Talking Dogs blog.

The Adopt Dog Bone Bracelet shown at the top combines beautiful deep aqua blue handmade lampwork beads and fat faceted clear crystal rondelles surrounding the hand crafted porcelain ADOPT dog bone.  Adorable dog collar and dog bone toggle clasp.

Shown below is another Adopt Dog Bone Bracelet, but this one combines tomato orange coral and peridot jade gemstone beads with a tomato orange ADOPT porcelain dog bone.
 
Coral and Peridot Jade ADOPT Dog Bone Bracelet - Photo ©For Love of a Dog Jewelry

The Adopt a Best Friend dog bone bracelet shown below is all about being a true blue best friend.  The royal blue porcelain ADOPT dog bone is surrounded by coordinating artisan lampwork and faceted crystal beads, plus some genuine lapis lazuli gemstone beads and heart.

Adopt a Best Friend Lapis Dog Bone Bracelet

Fetch the dog rescue jewelry at For Love of a Dog and you'll find more ADOPT and RESCUE dog bone bracelets and some necklaces, too.  Most are one of a kind and make barking good gifts for dog lovers.

From personal experience, I know that my jewelry can start conversations that can save lives!

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Keep Your Dog Safe on Halloween #Infographic


Halloween is fun, but it can also be frightening for our pups.  The Uncommon Dog put together this barking good infographic with their top Halloween safety tips.  Great ideas to keep our dogs safe and stress-free this Halloween!

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My Shelter Dogs | Wordless Wednesday

Jeffie - Golden Retriever / Border Collie

Rosie - Golden Retriever and ?


We celebrate Adopt a Shelter Dog Month every day here at Talking Dogs!
Rosie and Jeffie are my two shelter dogs these days.  I found both of them on Petfinder, yet neither had photos posted there.   

In Jeffie's case, his brother's photo was on Petfinder to represent all three puppies.  When we arrived at the animal shelter, it was Jeffie who captured my heart.

In Rosie's case, she was a solo puppy and there never was a photo posted.  We adopted her within 36 hours of her being listed there.   They say timing is everything!

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Copper Dog Lover Bracelets at For Love of a Dog

Turquoise Copper Dog Bone Bracelet ©For Love of a Dog Jewelry

Spread the word that you're a dog lover with some fun artisan jewelry from For Love of a Dog.  Not only is copper said to be healing for your joints, it's also quite trendy these days.  I love the combination of copper with turquoise, like the dog bone bracelet shown above.  Chubby turquoise gemstone beads surround a wonderful handmade flamed copper dog bone focal.  I couldn't resist adding a sweet copper heart hand stamped with DOG.
 
Canyon Marble Copper Dog Bone Bracelet ©For Love of a Dog Jewelry

The dog bone bracelet shown above has a similar flamed copper dog bone focal and charm.  However, this time I combined it with some chunky canyon marble gemstone beads for a beautiful, earthy look.
 
Black Onyx Copper Dog Bone Bracelet ©ForLoveofaDog.com

Classic black onyx gemstone beads provide wonderful contrast to the copper dog bone and charm in this dog lover bracelet.

Fetch more dog bone jewelry at For Love of a Dog and you'll find bracelets, earrings and necklaces with a dog bone theme.  Some of the dog bones are copper; some are lampwork or porcelain.  All are fun and celebrate being a dog lover!

Shop For Love of a Dog jewelry with this discount code at checkout to receive 10% your order, plus free standard shipping:  FLDNEW

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Herbsmith Freeze Dried Dog Treats from Natural Pet Warehouse | Product Review

When Natural Pet Warehouse contacted me about doing a pet product review, I accepted because they offered us some freeze dried dog treats.  After having tried some freeze dried dog food (that we used as topper), I've become interested in this easy way to add some of the same benefits as raw food to my dogs' diets.

We received one package of Herbsmith Smiling Dog Freeze Dried Treats in chicken flavor from Natural Pet Warehouse.  These dog treats come in a 2.5 oz resealable package for $13.99, though they're on sale right now at Natural Pet Warehouse for $8.49.

Jeffie, Rosie and Rudy are ready to taste test!
Herbsmith dog treats are meat based with complementing fruits and vegetables.  The chicken flavor includes apples and spinach.  These are grain free dog treats which contain no preservatives, no fillers, no additives and are sourced and made in the USA.

Ingredients:  Chicken, apples, spinach

Guaranteed Analysis:
  • Crude Protein   57% minimum
  • Crude Fat   9% minimum
  • Crude Fiber   2% maximum
  • Moisture   3% maximum
Rosie says:  Yum...
Our package of dog treats arrived within just a couple of days from Natural Pet Warehouse.  When I opened the package I was greeted with a very earthy, grain smell.  All three dogs definitely approved!
 
Rudy gets the first taste while Rosie and Jeffie patiently await theirs.
Rosie gets a taste and it looks like Rudy is ready for more!
These freeze dried treats come in small round wafers that remind me of those potting soil wafers that come with packaged Amaryllis bulbs.  They're small enough for training treats for our large dogs, but also easy to break for smaller dogs.
 
Herbsmith Freeze Dried Dog Treats from Natural Pet Warehouse
Jeffie, Rudy and Rosie loved them!  I'm pleased to recommend them.
The Talking Dogs agree:  GOOD!
Herbsmith Smiling Dog Freeze Dried Treats are also available in these flavor varieties at Natural Pet Warehouse:
  • Beef with potatoes, carrots and celery
  • Duck with oranges
  • Pork with green beans and peas
  • Rabbit and Duck with broccoli and cranberries

Natural Pet Warehouse is a family owned business run by a husband and wife time.  Along with vitamins and supplements, they also specialize in pet toys, food, treats and accessories.  Their website is easy to navigate and they offer a wide range of products with $5 flat rate shipping within the US.

* We received one bag of dog treats from Natural Pet Warehouse in exchange for our honest review of the product and their service.  We received no other compensation - financial or otherwise.  Talking Dogs is the official blog of For Love of a Dog Jewelry.

We're joining the Tasty Tuesday blog hop today.  This is a blog hop that celebrates good food, sponsored by Sugar the Golden Retriever and Kols Notes.  
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