I Will Always Be With You from All Dogs Go To Heaven | Dog Song Saturday

Those of you who've been with us for awhile know that sometimes we share music videos with songs that are not technically dog songs (song written about dogs.)  Today is one of those days.

I Will Always Be With You is performed here by Sheena Easton and Jesse Corti and comes from the movie All Dogs Go To Heaven 2.  The video is a tribute to "man's best friend" and a plea to adopt older dogs.

Sit. Stay. You might want to grab a tissue as you enjoy I Will Always Be With You. 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.

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 jewelry.  Fetch For Love of a Dog to see the rest.

 
 

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day - Celebrating Special Friends

Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day - a special day for pet guardians to honor the memory of cherished pets who have passed on.

I've been blessed with many loving animal companions in my life, including equine, bovine, canine, feline and fowl.  Since this is primarily a dog blog, I've chosen to include my dogs in the graphic above, along with one very special cat.

I have no doubt that they'll be there to great me "on the other side."  And there is no doubt that I miss these sweet souls every single day:

• My shelter dog, Benji, who lost a leg to cancer yet lived to a ripe old age. He joined me when I was in college and we grew up together.
• My shelter dog, Sherman, a stroke survivor succumbed to old age. He was fully of mischief and honestly earned the nickname "Trash Dog."
• My rescued Border Collie, Lizzy, who left me way too early. She chose me and I still feel the honor of that trust.
• My shelter dog, Spanky, who lost his battle to mouth cancer. He knew no fear and brings to mind the word courage.
• Sweet Petey who sometimes seemed more dog than cat.
• My rescued dog, Tucker, the original Talking Dog. I strongly believe he was sent to us.  Thank goodness.
• My heart dog Lucy.   Oh, Lucy.  She's the dog in my business logo and my heart still aches from the loss.

 My mind plays little videos of good times together. They may be gone from this earthly plane, but they still are with me.  My heart remembers and feels the love.

Established by Deborah Barnes in honor of her beloved, Jazz, Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is a special day dedicated to honoring the memory of cherished pets worldwide.

Barnes has created a special event page on Facebook so that on August 28th people will be able to pay tribute to that pet (s) in any way that feels most comfortable to them, such as by posting a picture, writing a poem, or sharing a favorite story or memory. Barnes hopes this will become an annual event and rather than it being a day of sadness, she wants it to be “a celebration – a time to remember those pets we have lost with love and happiness – for however long or short their time on this earth was.”

Did You Win the Personalized Rainbow Bridge Bracelet?

Congratulations to
Terra Toby

She was selected at random by Rafflecopter from 1,500 entries

as the winner of the For Love of a Dog Jewelry October Giveaway

and will receive this Rainbow Bridge pet memorial bracelet.

The bracelet will be custom sized and include one personalized charm.

Thanks so much to everyone

who entered the giveaway!

Didn't win but you'd like a bracelet just like this?
I have one still available. 
Other styles of Rainbow Bridge jewelry are available, too.

We have 1 other giveaway going on right now, but it will be ending soon!

Don't miss Wag 'n Woof Pets Three Days of Happy!  One of my WOOF dog bone pendants in a prize in one of their prize packages (there are two).  Enter Now!

Want to make sure you know about all of our giveaways?

Fetch our Talking Dogs Giveaway Page or our 

For Love of a Dog Giveaway page and follow us on Facebook
That way you'll be the first to know about our 

October giveaway of a piece of For Love of a Dog jewelry.

Plus, we'll be celebrating Rosie's birthday in November

with another very special giveaway from Dog is Good!

Of course, you don't have to wait for a giveaway to enjoy a piece of my handcrafted jewelry!  Shop For Love of a Dog!

New Dog Lover Necklaces at For Love of a Dog Jewelry

I haven't had a whole lot of time to spend in my studio lately, but I've tried to make the most of it.  I think I succeeded with some new dog bone necklaces.  They contain three of my favorite colors:  pink, turquoise and black.

I'm a pink girl, so I had a lot of fun creating the lampwork dog bone necklace shown at the top.  Love that fat foiled glass heart pendant!  I surrounded it with some sweet double sided white dog bones with pink paw prints.  Then added some rose pink based swirling bubble and white based pink polka dot lampwork beads.  A one of a kind creation for a dog lover who loves pink and gold.

Similar in design, the turquoise WOOF dog bone necklace shown above, is all about turquoise blues and is one of a kind.  Gorgeous, very fat, foiled turquoise glass heart pendant matches the other lampwork and crystal beads.  These artisan lampwork beads include a swirling tan based raise turquoise flower beads, a deep turquoise blue based bead with lighter "bubbles," ad another with a elongated polka dots and raised bumps.  Of course, they all accent a hand crafted porcelain WOOF dog bone.  Pretty spectacular, if I do say so myself.

A more natural, earthy take on this design, the WOOF dog bone necklace above begins with a chubby black onyx gemstone heart.  The necklace includes black obsidian gemstone beads with some beautiful artisan lampwork beads in swirls of black, caramel, and soft sage green.  Once again, the real focal point is the handmade porcelain WOOF dog bone.

Though I have some other color combinations of beads laid out to play with, I got distracted by some custom orders this week.  Hopefully, I'll be able to have some more fun studio time soon.

These necklaces join other unique dog bone themed jewelry at For Love of a Dog.  Perfect pieces ready for gift giving since they come in festive packaging.  Plus, For Love of a Dog offers free standard shipping to US addresses. 

Remember, almost all of my items are unique and one of a kind.  When they're gone... they're gone!


Do yourself a favor and enter my For Love of a Dog October Giveaway!  You could be the lucky winner of a personalized Rainbow Bridge pet memorial bracelet.  Hurry, this giveaway ends today!  Enter now!

Are You the Winner of the Paw Street Barkery Gift Certificate?

Congratulations to
Jason Diehl

He was selected at random by Rafflecopter from 1,075 entries 

as the winner of the Paw Street Barkery Giveaway

and will receive their $25 gift certificate.
I'm sure his dog will love these gourmet organic treats!

Thanks so much to everyone

who entered the giveaway!

We have 2 other giveaways going on right now!

You might be the winner of this personalized Rainbow Bridge bracelet in the For Love of a Dog Jewelry October Giveaway.  Enter Now!

Don't miss Wag 'n Woof Pets Three Days of Happy!  One of my WOOF dog bone pendants in a prize in one of their prize packages (there are two).  Enter Now!

Want to make sure you know about all of our giveaways?

Fetch our Talking Dogs Giveaway Page or our 

For Love of a Dog Giveaway page and follow us on Facebook
That way you'll be the first to know about our 

October giveaway of a piece of For Love of a Dog jewelry.

Plus, we'll be celebrating Rosie's birthday in November

with another very special giveaway from Dog is Good!

Of course, you don't have to wait for a giveaway to enjoy a piece of my handcrafted jewelry!  Shop For Love of a Dog!

#RainbowBridge Pet Memorial Jewelry on Sale Now @ForLoveofaDog

Many animal lovers find comfort in the story of the Rainbow Bridge and believe their best friends are waiting there for them.  That's why I create pet memorial jewelry - to celebrate those special relationship.

At For Love of a Dog Jewelry you'll find necklaces, bracelets and earrings in themes of the Rainbow Bridge and angels for both cat and dog lovers.

Many of these jewelry pieces can be personalized

 and right now they are all on sale!

Shown at the top is a Rainbow Bridge bracelet for a cat lover.  Check out that adorable cat head and dimensional mouse toggle clasp.

This pet lover Rainbow Bridge bracelet can be personalized with a hand stamped charm and it suitable for both dog and cat lovers.  Adorable paw print lobster claw clasp!

Rainbow Bridge necklaces are available in silver and in gold like the one shown above.

Of course there are many ways to where your beloved pet close to the heart, including my handmade cat jewelry, dog breed jewelry, dog bone jewelry, and mixed breed mutt dog jewelry.   Any of these would make a very thoughtful gift for someone who has lost their beloved pet.

Shop my Rainbow Bridge pet memorial jewelry now while it's on sale to snag a bargain.  Remember, standard shipping to US addresses is always free and the jewelry will arrive in cute gift box packaging.

Plus, be sure to enter the For Love of a Dog October Jewelry Giveaway! 

  

October For Love of a Dog Jewelry #Giveaway Personalized #RainbowBridge Bracelet

It's time for the October giveaway of a piece of my For Love of a Dog jewelry.  Enter now and you could be the lucky winner of this personalized Rainbow Bridge pet memorial bracelet.  Perfect for dog or cat lovers.

The legend of the Rainbow Bridge gives me some comfort when I'm reminiscing about pets I've lost.  I like to think about the big greeting committee that is waiting for me and the reunion we'll have in spirit.

The story of the Rainbow Bridge tells of a green meadow located this side of Heaven. According to the story, when a pet dies, it goes to the meadow, having been restored to perfect health and free of any injuries. The pet runs and plays all day with the others, there is always fresh food and water, and the sun is always shining. However, it is said that while the pet is at peace and happy, they miss their owner who had to be left behind on Earth.

When their owner dies, they come across the Rainbow Bridge. It is at that moment that their pet stops what they are doing and sniffs at the air and looks into the distance where they see their beloved owner. Excited, they run as fast as they can until they are in their owner's arms, licking their face in joy while their owner looks into the eyes of their pet who was absent on Earth, but never absent in their heart. Then side by side, they cross the Rainbow Bridge together into Heaven, never again to be separated.

Whether you believe in the legend of the Rainbow Bridge or not, remember and honor your special furry friend who is no longer with you.

 I used a series of brilliantly faceted fat crystal rondelles in rainbow 

colors for this bracelet.  Each bead is accented with silver filigree bead

caps and hand wire wrapped with silver jeweler's wire.

 A silver double sided heart with wings charm hangs at the clasp.

The clasp is a sweet double sided paw print lobster claw.

One of these charms will be personalized and added for the winner.  

Hand stamped with the name or nickname of the beloved cat or dog.

Barking good jewelry for the dog or cat lover and another fun bracelet from my Rainbow Bridge pet memorial jewelry collection at For Love of a Dog.  Don't like to wear bracelets?  Enter to snag this to give as a gift to a special dog or cat loving friend!

Giveaway Rules:

1. There will be one winner (chosen at random by Rafflecopter) and they will receive this Copper Dog Bone Bracelet from For Love of a Dog Jewelry.  

2. This giveaway is open worldwide.  However, those of you who live outside the US must agree to be responsible for all Customs/VAT fees.

4. The winner will be announced on October 31 here on this blog, plus the winner will receive an email from me that morning.   If I do not receive a response to that email within 48 hours, an alternate winner will be chosen.

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We're participating in the Thursday’s Barks and Bytes Blog hop hosted by 2 Brown Dogs and Heart Like a Dog.  The Barks and Bytes hop is for anything at all and all bloggers are welcome. You don’t have to be a dog blog to join.

We're also joining the Fido's Freebie Friday blog hop hosted by Dog Tipper, All Things Dog Blog, Doggies and Stuff and To Dog With Love. If you have a giveaway on your blog, join us!