Monday, December 28, 2015

Adopt Fergus a #Labrador #Shepherd Dog @HSMO in #StLouis


This handsome black and white fellow is Fergus.  He's a 6 year old Labrador - Retriever German Shepherd mix dog.  According to shelter staff and volunteers, Fergus is a very friendly guy and especially loves going for walks.

Take a look at his adoption video and then contact the Humane Society of Missouri at 314-951-1562. Fergus is at their St Louis City animal shelter and his animal ID number is A605316



Since 1870, the Humane Society of Missouri has been dedicated to second chances.  They provide a safe and caring haven to animals - large and small - that have been abused, neglected or abandoned.  Their mission is to end the cycle of abuse and overpopulation, assist in creating lasting relations hips between people and animals, offer world-class veterinary care, plus offer pet obedience and behavior programs.

HSMO operates three animal shelters in the St Louis, Missouri, area, plus Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Union, Missouri, for abused and neglected horses, cows, goats, chickens and other farm animals.

We are participating in the Tuesday's Tails blog hop hosted by Dogs N Pawz and Talking Dogs.  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!
 

 



Talking Dogs is the official blog of For Love of a Dog Jewelry.  Handmade artisan jewelry gifts in pet themes including dogs, cats, and horses.  

Saturday, December 26, 2015

When You Come Home A Song Your Dog Wrote by @BrendanBiondi | Dog Song Saturday




We've got a great new dog song for you today!  We love Brendan Biondi and he's written a new original dog song.  When You Come Home - A Song Your Dog Wrote is from his new album Songs My Dog Wrote.

All of the songs on Songs My Dog Wrote are written from a dog's point of view and are based on the positive things Brendan's dog has taught him. The album is available on iTunes.  The video features Brendan and his yellow Lab, Calvin. 

Calvin is an AKC/Red Cross certified therapy dog who visits the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the Armed Forces Retirement Home in DC with Brendan and his partner Christen.
"Who would have thought how much a dog could inspire you and change your life for the better?  I've learned so much from my dog, Calvin." ~Brendan Biondi
Part of the proceeds from sales of Songs My Dog Wrote will go to support Dogs on Deployment, a non-profit which helps connect service members with volunteers who are willing to board their pets during their owner's service commitments.  The rest of the proceeds will go to support an independent artist (Biondi) and his very hungry Labrador Retriever.

Sit. Stay. Get ready to tap your toes and smile while you listen to When You Come Home by Brendan Biondi.
Then fetch some more genuine dog song music videos at Talking Dogs.  You'll be surprised at how many we've collected over the past few years.  Including another barking good dog song from Brendan Biondi called Song My Dog Wrote.
 

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Happy Holidays from For Love of a Dog and Talking Dogs Blog

May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace,
The gladness of Christmas give you hope,
The warmth of Christmas grant you love.

Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Rudy Under the Christmas Tree Now and Then | Wordless Wednesday

Five years ago I was a very good girl and Santa came early to our house to deliver a puppy.  

Yes, that 2010 photo is Rudy laying under the edge of our Christmas tree. Wasn't he a sweet little puppy?!

These days Rudy is such a big boy he doesn't really fit under a Christmas tree!  I do wish I'd thought to put a shoe in the 2014 photo :-)  Oh well, Rudy is still a sweet puppy!



Monday, December 21, 2015

Adopt Gump a 6 yr old Treeing Walker #Coonhound @WaysideWaifs in #KCMO


This handsome fellow is Gump.  He's a 6 year old Treeing Walker Coonhound.  According to Wayside Waifs staff and volunteers he's very gentle and affectionate, plus highly treat and praise motivated.  Gump would really like to have a forever home for the holidays.

Here's Gump's adoption message:
Hi there! My name is Gump and I'm a very handsome Treeing Walker Coonhound. I'm 6 years old, weigh about 51 pounds, and have soft floppy ears. When I first was transferred to Wayside Waifs from another shelter, I wasn't feeling too well...and I was pretty skinny. The good people here took such wonderful care of me, that now I'm feeling great, and ready to find my true, forever family!

The good thing about being 6 years old is that I'm a little more laid back than a puppy. I'm not your typical goofy, vocal hound (though I may have my moments!) I'm gentle, affectionate and sensitive, and really love attention from people. I know how to come on command, and am ready to learn all those other good behaviors that will please my family. I'm motivated by treats and praise, so it should be easy for me to pick up new skills.

In addition to basic obedience training, I'll need plenty of mental and physical exercise to channel all my energy and curiosity. On walks, I'll do best with a harness. You see, I'm a nose-to-the-ground kind of hound, and my great sense of smell can sometimes distract me. Are you the partner and leader I'm looking for? I'd love to learn how to focus better so I can please you in every way!

Won't you come out to Wayside Waifs and meet me soon? When you do, bring all the family members so we can be sure we all get along. I'm healthy and happy and ready to live in a home with a real family. Will that family be yours? I hope so, and I'll be waiting here for you. Come soon!

Wiggles and wags,
Gump

For more information about Gump, 
contact Wayside Waifs at  816-761-8151. 
Gump's adoption ID number is 29592068

Wayside Waifs is Kansas City’s largest no-kill animal shelter.   They are an independent, 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit humane society and animal welfare organization established in 1944.  Wayside Waifs is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. Wayside is the largest pet adoption center in Kansas City, placing over 5,400 animals each year in loving forever homes. Wayside does not euthanize adoptable animals, and there are no time limits for animals in our care. Only animals suffering from significant medical issues or those that pose a danger are humanely euthanized. Wayside Waifs is proud to be a part of Kansas City's no-kill community. 

Talking Dogs blog is participating in the Tuesday's Tails blog hop hosted by Dogs N Pawz and Talking Dogs. This is the blog hop that features shelter pets.  Find a pet at your local animal shelter or rescue and join us!

Tuesday's Tails blog hop participants can post any day of the week and link up with a fresh blog hop linky every Tuesday.  Though targeted at adoptable pets, we also welcome blog posts regarding pet adoption, rescue organizations and adoption events. Fetch the Tuesday's Tails Facebook page and give us a like and if you're participating in the blog hop, post your featured pets! Please help spread the word about these beautiful animals via social media and let's find them forever homes!


Saturday, December 19, 2015

A Horse Christmas Carol Happy Yee Halidays by Templeton Thompson | Dog Song Saturday


I know, I know this is Dog Song Saturday.  What can I tell you... I love horses and I love this horse themed Christmas carol.

Happy Yee Halidays is an original mellow country tune by singer songwriter Templeton Thompson. You can find Thompson's songs on million selling CD's from country superstars Reba McEntire, Jo Dee Messina and Little Texas.  

Her love for horses along with her passion for music has made her a favorite at major horse expos and events. In fact, Thompson's horse, Jane, achieved celebrity status when Breyer (maker of collectible model horses) created a model of Jane.

This is her own music video, too, and features her own "Planet Cowgirl" horse herd, dogs and cats, too.

Don't know about you, but I really am surrounded by my herd and singing peace on earth.  Join me!

Sit. Stay. Take a moment out of those harried holiday preparations and enjoy Happy Yee Halidays by Templeton Thompson.  Then fetch more dog song music videos here at Talking Dogs.  

Every Saturday we feature original music written about dogs and the music videos are barking good!  You'll even find some songs about cats and more about horses.  In fact, we've featured another of Templeton Thompson's songs here. Her Girls and Horses is one of our favorites!

Monday, December 14, 2015

Adopt Sarah a #LabradorRetriever #SeniorDog @WaysideWaifs in #KCMO


This beautiful girl with a very big smile is Sarah.  She's 7 year old senior Labrador Retriever mix who was an owner surrender at Wayside Waifs in Kansas City.

Sarah has lots of pep and energy even if her age labels her as a senior dog.  She knows sit, come, shake, look, target and is very treat and toy motivated.  She'd really love a home for the holidays.

Here's Sarah's adoption message:
Hi, my name's Sarah! I'm an adorable, 58-pound pup with the cutest smile. My last owner who could no longer care for me brought me to Wayside Waifs. It's okay, though because I know now I have the best chance at finding my fur-ever family. 
I can be a little cautious around unfamiliar people. Because of this I'll do best in a home with children over the age of 10. A calmer, quieter environment will help me feel more comfortable in my new home. I also prefer not to share my castle with canine friends. I have a lot of energy so getting active will be an important part in my new life. Because I tend to get a little excited while on walks I'll benefit from using a harness to help me stick right by your side instead of pulling ahead. 
I'm a smart girl too! I know commands like sit, come, shake, look, and target and I'm eager to learn even more! The best way to get me motivated is with fun toys or yummy treats! With a refresher course on my basic obedience I know I'll make the best companion in my fur-ever home. If a girl like me is what you're looking for don't hesitate to stop by Wayside Waifs to say hi!  Love, Sarah

For more information about Sarah, 
contact Wayside Waifs at  816-761-8151. 
Sarah's adoption ID number is 29664199
Her adoption fee has been reduced to $25.

Wayside Waifs is Kansas City’s largest no-kill animal shelter.   They are an independent, 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit humane society and animal welfare organization established in 1944.  Wayside Waifs is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. Wayside is the largest pet adoption center in Kansas City, placing over 5,400 animals each year in loving forever homes. Wayside does not euthanize adoptable animals, and there are no time limits for animals in our care. Only animals suffering from significant medical issues or those that pose a danger are humanely euthanized. Wayside Waifs is proud to be a part of Kansas City's no-kill community. 

Talking Dogs blog is participating in the Tuesday's Tails blog hop hosted by Dogs N Pawz and Talking Dogs. This is the blog hop that features shelter pets.  Find a pet at your local animal shelter or rescue and join us!

Tuesday's Tails blog hop participants can post any day of the week and link up with a fresh blog hop linky every Tuesday.  Though targeted at adoptable pets, we also welcome blog posts regarding pet adoption, rescue organizations and adoption events. Fetch the Tuesday's Tails Facebook page and give us a like and if you're participating in the blog hop, post your featured pets! Please help spread the word about these beautiful animals via social media and let's find them forever homes!


Sunday, December 13, 2015

Woof Paw Print Dog Jewelry Makes Barking Good Christmas Gifts



For Love of a Dog offers some pawesome Christmas gifts for dog lovers on your holiday shopping list.  In addition to dog breed jewelry, check out their options for ladies who love mutts and mixed breed dogs.

Choose from necklaces, bracelets and earrings celebrating all things dog. Each piece is handmade and almost all are one of a kind creations.  You'll find lots of dog mom jewelry, dog bone jewelry, paw print jewelry and so much more.

Best of all for you - everything is on sale including free shipping to US addresses!  

Though our WOOF dog bone jewelry is selling out fast, we do still have some necklaces, pendants, earrings and bracelets like those shown at the top.

Some of our favorite pieces in the dog bone jewelry  and paw print jewelry are shown below.  Pretty sure any dog lover would love to find one under her Christmas tree.





Saturday, December 12, 2015

Purrfect Christmas Gifts! All Cat Jewelry is on Sale at For Love of a Dog


Our name may say dog, but we love cats, too!  All of our cat lover jewelry is on sale now and what better time to do some meowing about it than on Caturday?

If your Christmas gift shopping list includes a cat lady or two, you really don't want to miss our huge holiday sale.  Not only are my jewelry pieces unique and handmade, but we're closing soon, so there will be no more.

Shop for cat themed necklace, bracelets, earrings, and pins sure to please, plus you can take advantage of our free shipping to US addresses.

The cat and paws bracelet shown above is a one of a kind. It combines handmade lampwork paws and cat beads with fat crystal rondelles.  Check out that pawsome paw print clasp and chubby lampwork glass heart charm. 

These cool cat earrings sparkle with those hot red crystal beads and they're under $18 including shipping!  Available in other colors, too.

If your special cat lady has lost a beloved cat, here's a truly thoughtful Christmas gift.  This cat lover rainbow bridge bracelet will come with a personalized heart charm - just tell us the name to add.  Check out that sweet winged heart and adorable cat head and mouse toggle clasp.  There's a silver cat and fish rainbow bridge bracelet still available, too.

This is just an extremely small example of our cat jewelryFetch For Love of a Dog to see the rest.






 
 

All I Want for Christmas is You #Mariah Carey Dog Parody | Dog Song Saturday


Look what we found for today's Dog Song Saturday!   

All I Want for Christmas is Food is another barking good parody from the dog lovers at The Pet Collective.  This one is a parody of the Mariah Carey hit song All I Want for Christmas is You.

In addition to more great pet themed parodies of popular songs, The Pet Collective offers entertaining memes, funny animal videos and even 24/7 streaming videos of puppies, kittens and other pets live.

Sit. Stay. Relax and enjoy All I Want for Christmas is Food from The Pet Collective.  Scroll down below the music video for the lyrics so you can sing along.  

Then fetch more dog song music videos here at Talking Dogs.  Every Saturday we feature original music written about dogs and the music videos are barking good!



ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS FOOD LYRICs ©The Pet Collective
I Think that it's Christmas
There's a wreath outside our door
It's my favorite time of season
There's wrapping paper on the floor

But I have one too many toys
Bones and ropes and some make noise
I've eaten enough shoes
All I want for Christmas
Is fooooood

I don't want a lot this Christmas
Just a bit more table food
Don't you make me start barking
Cuz your guests will think I'm rude
I won't ask a lot for Christmas
You can keep all of my gifts
I just want my bowl to be full
My belly can handle it

Sausage, turkey, cake and pie
Do I want a breast or thigh?
I'll have them all...in twos
All I want for Christmas is food!

Oh the table's set
And food is everywhere
I'll just help myself
And sample here and there
And everyone is screaming
Is this macaroni 3 cheeses ?
This all tastes so good!
I shouldn't but I should!

I don't need a lot this Christmas
Anyhow, It's only food
Christmas Ham won't make me happy
Yams won't put me in the mood

Though I have one too many toys
Bones and ropes and some make noise
I am grateful to
Share another Christmas
with
You

Friday, December 11, 2015

Dog Pendants Earrings Pins and More Stocking Stuffer Gifts at For Love of a Dog


If you need a few stocking stuffer or secret Santa gifts for dog lovers, be sure to check For Love of a Dog.  We're feeling very merry and everything is on sale! You'll find a barking good selection of gift jewelry under $20 AND we offer free shipping to US addresses.

You'll find unique, one of a kind handmade jewelry for dog lovers, including dog breed pendants, dog bone and tennis ball earrings, dog breed pins and so much more!

Begin by fetching your favorite dog breed to see if we still have a pendant or pin available.  We're closing you know, so some things have already sold out.

You'll find pendants in choices other than dog breeds, too.  Woof dog bone pendants are almost sold out.

Note: dog breed pendants are NOT limited to just those dog breeds shown in the graphic above!

Here are just a few examples of our dog lover earrings and there are a few dog breed earrings still available, too! 


Black and white polka dog lampwork bead dog bone earrings.
Red jasper heart dog bone earrings.
Other colors available.
Other styles available.
 
In addition to small dog breed pins, you can choose from some beautiful handmade portrait style dog pins. 

Many other dog breeds available.

Other similar puppy dog pins available.
 
Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy Pin
Other dog breeds available.



Wednesday, December 9, 2015

All Horse and Equine Jewelry is on Sale at For Love of a Dog

All Horse Jewelry (including horse shoe bracelets) is on sale!

Yes! All of my handmade Horse jewelry is on sale now at For Love of a Dog!

Shop For Love of a Dog now for best selection.  Not only are my horse themed jewelry pieces unique and one of a kind, since we're closing there will be not more.  Sure, you can wait to see if prices are reduced more... but your chances of snagging the exact one you love grows slimmer!

Choose from bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pendants and pins that each proclaim you love horses. They make fantastic Christmas gifts for equestrians.


This Palomino horse bracelet is a beauty with turquoise and jasper gemstone beads, plus that silver lucky horseshoe.  It's one of a kind, but I have other horse breeds in similar bracelets still available.  Plus some pretty cool saddle charm bracelets, too.


My horse themed earrings include lucky horseshoes, saddles, and more! They make perfect stocking stuffers or Secret Santa gifts.   The lucky horse shoe earrings shown above sparkle with beautiful crystal beads. 

I have quite a variety of horse themed necklaces available including Appaloosa, Palomina and other specific breeds, as well as gorgeous carved gemstone horse pendant necklace.  I even have just a couple of my favorite handmade lampwork glass horse pendant necklaces still available.  The lampwork horse necklace shown above is stuffing with deep purple amethyst gemstone beads and sleek grey freshwater pearls.


There are just a couple of horse themed pendants sill available. I love this English saddle pendant because it is fully three dimensional with stirrups that really move. Perfect little gift for someone who loves dressage.


Wow, there are only 5 handmade porcelain horse pins left (as I write this) and each one is wonderful! This whimsical Pinto pony pin is pretty darn cute!  Another terrific stocking stuffer Christmas gift.

Shop Horse Jewelry at For Love of a Dog now to see what other pieces we still have available in this theme.  Remember, everything is one sale and comes with free standard shipping to US addresses. 

For Love of a Dog Jewelry Studio Where the Magic Happens | Wordless Wednesday


4 Gifts for Pets and Pet Lovers Blog Hop - Holiday Gift Ideas


Welcome to the Four Gifts for Pets Blog Hop!  You may have heard about the 4 gift challenges for kids where parents plan to get their children just four gifts: something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read.  Well, we love the idea, but we're applying it to pets and pet lovers!

1. Want - the Nina Ottosson Tornado Game from Chewy
Rudy and Rosie love their Nina Ottosson Tornado game so much that they now want a new one. The DogTwister is a challenging and fun game - great for mental stimulation. They'll have to look for treats by moving one block after another in a circle in different directions. We've found the DogTwister (and other puzzle dog toys) on sale at Chewy.com


2.  Need - One Dog Organic Bakery Dog Treats

Rudy and Rosie are sure that they need some gourmet dog treats from One Dog Organic Bakery.  I think they're probably right! Fetch the festive tin shown up top filled with up to 6 varieties of grain free dog treats in your choice of coolies: Gingerbread Men, Apple Cinnamon Crisp, Ginger Snaps, Peanut Butter Honey, Peanut Butter Cranberry, and Pumpkin Spice.


3.  Wear - Jewelry from For Love of a Dog
 
Shop for one of a kind artisan jewelry at For Love of a Dog and snag some barking good bargains in their holiday sale.  You'll find dog breed jewelry, as well as Dog Mom, Rescue, Horse, Cat and so much more.  There might even be a Christmas ornament in your favorite dog breed, but these are selling out fast!  For Love of a Dog Jewelry is handmade by Rudy and Rosie's mama who really loves dogs.  Rudy is in charge of shipping and he says:  Free US shipping!

 
4.  Read - Jackie Bouchard Books

Jackie Bouchard, a USA Today bestselling author, writes what she calls Fido-friendly fiction: humorous and heartwarming stories about women and the dogs that profoundly impact their lives. Fun reads that make perfect gifts for dog lovers AND you never have to worry about the fate of the dog!  Snap up her new House Trained for just $10 and help give back this season at the Book Sparks Holiday Gift Guide.  Get any of her books in paperback or Kindle at Amazon.com


The Four Gifts for Pets blog hop is sponsored by Kol's Notes.  Be sure to visit the other blogs participating in the hop for some pawesome Christmas gift ideas!

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

All Rescue Adopt and Black Dog Jewelry is on Sale at For Love of a Dog


All of my rescue and adopt a dog jewelry is on sale now! It's part of my huge holiday sale at For Love of a Dog and you don't want to miss this.

You'll find some truly thoughtful dog lover jewelry that will make pawesome Christmas gifts.  Or maybe you've got your eye on something for yourself.  I hate to sound pushy, but hurry!  Not only is each jewelry piece unique and one of a kind, since For Love of a Dog is closing there won't be more.

Here's just a sample of what is still available:

This rescue angel dog bone bracelet would be a sweet treat for someone special on your holiday shopping list.  Other bead and color combinations are available.

Unless I'm mistaken, this Adopt a Best Friend dog bone bracelet is the last in that theme. This one combines some beautiful handmade floral lampwork beads with crystals and heart charms. Oh! And a silver paw print clasp, too. Other Adopt dog bone bracelets are available, but none with the best friends heart charm.

This Rescue a Best Friend dog bone bracelet is one of just a few still available. I love this combination of turquoise and green lampwork beads and crystals. This bracelet is in gold with a sweet dog collar and dog bone toggle clasp. Other color and bead combinations are available.

This Black Dog necklace with red crystals is still available, as are similar necklaces with amber and amethyst glass beads, plus peridot jade gemstone beads.  (Only one of each still available.)
 

Or you might like a bracelet celebrating black dogs like this beautiful freshwater pearl and onyx gemstone star bracelet. 

My handmade rescue dog jewelry has been know to start conversations that can save lives.  I think of it as stylish advocacy.

Shop the For Love of a Dog holiday sale now and you'll even get free shipping to all US addresses!