Shop the #CyberMonday Sale for Dog Lover Gifts at ForLoveofaDog.com

 Fetch the huge Cyber Monday sale at For Love of a Dog Jewelry for fantastic bargains on gifts for dog, cat and horse lovers!

Everything is on sale with free standard shipping!

Save 20-80% off regular prices 

on one of a kind, handmade items!

Dog breed jewelry, mutts and dog rescue jewelry, dog bone and woof dog jewelry, cat jewelry, horse jewelry, elevated pet feeders, dog leash holders and even a few dog Christmas ornaments!

Hurry!  Shop For Love of a Dog now!

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!

My Cat Can't Flush the Toilet Song | Dog Song Saturday

Okay.  I know, I know, it's Dog Song Saturday at Talking Dogs.  However, there are times when our cat Skeeter insists we bark about cat songs!

Here for your listening and viewing pleasure is My Cat Can't Flush the Toilet Song by Yet Another String Band.   If you've ever thought it would be easy for your cat buddy to be an overnight internet sensation - and even if you haven't - you're sure to enjoy this funny song and music video.

Written and performed here by Yet Another String Band, My Cat Can't Flush the Toilet is an original song celebrating all cats who don't look like Wilford Brimley, can't flush the toilet, can't play the piano, cant do much of anything... other than simply be adorable.  The video stars Fluffy, the wonder Cat.

Grab a dog - because, let's face it, your dog is gonna like watching this cat.  Sit Stay. Relax and enjoy My Cat Can't Flush the Toilet.
 
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.  And, yes, you'll find some more cats songs, too.  

New Dog Bone Earrings at For Love of a Dog Jewelry

I don't know about you, but even if I'm not in the mood to wear jewelry, I love to slip on a pair of earrings.  And dog themed bling is definitely my go-to ear glitter.  Like these new dog bone earrings at For Love of a Dog Jewelry.

Celebrate spring and the love of your dog with the earrings shown at top.  Lovely floral lampwork beads have raised roses in warm yellow and pink with free dangling three dimensional white glass dog bones.

Make sure everyone knows you're a true blue dog lover with these pretty blue lampwork dog bone earrings.

I love the combination of peridot green and turquoise in these dog bone earrings.

You can never go wrong with classic black and white.  In fact, it's one of the most popular color combinations at For Love of a Dog Jewelry.  These earrings include very cool polka dot lampwork beads and sweet 3 D glass dog bones on sterling silver french hooks.  A pawsome gift for a Dalmatian dog lover, too!

Fetch all the new dog themed jewelry and you'll find more dog bone earrings, plus some beautiful dog bone bracelets, too.  My Dog Mom jewelry just might still be on sale, so be sure to check the items on sale!

For Love of a Dog offers a great selection of hand crafted dog, cat, and horse themed jewelry that make thoughtful gifts and sweet treats!  Don't forget, free standard shipping to US addresses is included in all prices.  Shop now for best selection since most items are one of a kind.

Be sure to check our giveaway page since the May giveaway will be announced next week!
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Over 150 Dogs Cats Horses Goats Rescued from Squalor in Missouri

More than 150 dogs, cats, horses and goats were rescued from squalid conditions in Morgan County, Missouri by the Humane Society of Missouri's Animal Cruelty Task Force on Tuesday, May 6, 2014.

Working with the Morgan County, MO, Sheriff's Office, the HSMO took these animals to safety after the owner of the property and a tenant voluntarily surrendered all of the animals to them.

Many of the cats were living in a filthy, trash-strewn trailer on the property and are suffering from upper respiratory disease, eye infections, severely matted coats and other maladies.

The dogs included mixed breeds, terriers, Akitas, Labrador Retrievers and Beagles which are thin and suffering from parasites.  Included in the group are 2 two week old puppies and 2 eight week old puppies.

The horses range in age from new foals and pregnant mares to adult horses and ponies.  They are also underweight and suffering from parasites.  One dead foal was found in a barrel on the property.

The Morgan County Sheriff's Office stated they will pursue animal abuse charges in this case.

The dogs and cats have been taken to HSMO Headquarters in St Louis for evaluation and treatment.  The horses and goats have been taken to HSMO's Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Union for evaluation and treatment.

HSMO cautions that due to their poor condition, it may be several weeks before many of these animals will be available for adoption.

* Information provided by the Humane Society of Missouri.

Paw Print Pet Lover Bracelet #Giveaway | Monday Mischief

I thought I'd create a little mischief this Monday by having a giveaway of my handmade For Love of a Dog Jewelry.

For Love of a Dog fans on Facebook agreed with me that it was time for a giveaway and they overwhelmingly voted for that item to be a bracelet.

So, to celebrate Walk Your Dog Month, I chose this Paw Print dog lover bracelet.  Though in my own mind, I'm connecting the paw prints to walking your dog, this bracelet is purrfect for all you cat ladies, too!

 

Black and white is such a classic combination and goes with everything.  For this bracelet I combined lots of handmade lampwork beads.  Adorable paw print beads are surrounded by white based beads with bumpy raised black dots.

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Check out the barking good paw print on heart silver lobster claw clasp.  And there just had to be a sweet puffy red lampwork heart dangle, right?

There will be one (1) winner and this bracelet will be custom sized to fit. 

EDIT:  Originally this giveaway was limited to those who have US shipping addresses due to USPS fee increases.  Those of you who live outside the US, if you are willing to pay the shipping charges ($10 for First Class International Mail), please DO enter.

If you'd like to win this bracelet made with my own hands, just follow the directions in the rafflecopter below.   And when you get finished with that... I suggest you walk your dog or you could always fetch more of my handmade paw themed jewelry!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Talking Dogs is the official blog of For Love of a Dog Jewelry.

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

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!

Over 250 Rabbits Goats Cats Dogs Chickens Rescued in MO

In 2010, 158 rabbits, dogs, cats, goats and fowl were rescued by the Humane Society of Missouri in Franklin County, Missouri.  

In a stipulated agreement with that County's prosecutor, the owner of the animals agreed that for a period of 2 years she would not acquire more animals than her 2 personal dogs, goats left on the property and 20 new rabbits.  That period ended February 2012.

This year, after being alerted by a concerned citizen about the possibility of a neglect situation, the HSMO Animal Cruelty Task Force contacted the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.  After investigating, the Sheriff's Office served a warrant to remove the animals on November 12, 2013.

Over 250 animals were rescued this time.  The animals include:  192 domestic rabbits, 25 goats, 10 cats, 21 chickens, 4 dogs, 1 duck.  

According to the HSMO all of the animals were living in filthy conditions.  

The rabbits were housed in raised wire-bottom cages with feces piled in the cages as well as more than a foot under the cages.

Many of the cages were encrusted with dirt and hair, plus have little to no shelter from the weather.  

Water for many of the animals was frozen, dirty and contaminated with feces.

Most cages held multiple rabbits with as many as 10 rabbits crammed in each of multiple cages.

The goats appear to be suffering from an upper respiratory illness.  None of the animals appear to have received any veterinary care.

The rescued rabbits, dogs, and cats were taken to the HSMO shelter in St. Louis City for veterinary care.  The goats, chickens and duck were taken to the HSMO Longmeadow Rescue Ranch.  A disposition hearing will be held December 4.  If custody of the animals is awarded to the HSMO, as many as possible will be made available for adoption.

Talking Dogs is the official blog of For Love of a Dog Jewelry

The Black Cat Song by Tony Lee | Dog Song Saturday

It's Saturday, so time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.  Did you know that tomorrow is National Black Cat Day?   We thought we'd have a little early celebration with a fun cat song!

The Black Cat Song is a fun, toe tapping, original song by Tony Lee of Melbourne, Australia.  The video has some beautiful feline images that we're sure you'll enjoy.

Grab a dog or a cat if you've got one!  Sit.  Stay.  Relax and enjoy The Black Cat Song.

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.

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!

Talking Dogs is the official blog of For Love of a Dog Jewelry.

Rainbow Bridge Pet Memoral Jewelry at For Love of a Dog

Cat and Mouse Rainbow Bridge Bracelet at For Love of a Dog Jewelry 

As a lifelong animal lover, I often say I have many friends waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge.  Do I believe that there is, literally, a bridge made of rainbows and that all my pets are just sitting there waiting for me?   Well, no, not exactly.  I do, however, believe in an afterlife and I do believe in angels.  And if ever any being deserved to become angels, it would be my beloved pets.  

It is in that spirit that I create my Rainbow Bridge jewelry and I wear my own to remember my friends.  Most of these jewelry pieces can be personalized, so if that interests you, be sure to ask about it.  Some pieces are suitable for any species of pet;  others are specific to dogs or cats.  

Shown at top is a Cat and Mouse Rainbow Bridge Bracelet.  Chubby faceted crystal rondelles in rainbow colors are hand wire wrapped with gold jeweler's wire.  A winged heart charm dangles from the clasp.   I adore these cute 3D mouse and cat head toggle clasps.

Shown below is a Cat and Fish Rainbow Bridge Bracelet.  Check out the charming fish and cat head toggle clasp.

Cat and Fish Rainbow Bridge Bracelet at For Love of a Dog Jewelry

Similar bracelets are available for dog lovers with a dog collar and dog bone toggle.    Plus, there are Rainbow Bridge necklaces like this one shown below that are suitable for any species of beloved pets.
 

Pet Memorial Rainbow Bridge Necklace at For Love of a Dog

Browse Rainbow Bridge pet memorial jewelry at For Love of a Dog and you'll find earrings, bracelets and necklaces created to remember and honor your best friends.

Each piece of For Love of a Dog jewelry is handmade right here in my Missouri Ozarks studio and comes with fast, free standard shipping to US addresses.  Gift giving is easy!  Shop now for best selection in my one of a kind jewelry.  Use this discount code to receive 10% off your entire order:  FLDNEW
 
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Feral Cat Song | Dog Song Saturday

It's Saturday, so that usually means it's time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.  Not today, folks!

Instead we have a very special song in honor of National Feral Cat Dat (October 16):  Feral Cat Song.  Even if you're not a cat lover, your will love this!

Feral Cat Song was written by Karen Green and is the musical tale of a feral cat lover, set to the tune of Peggy Lee's famous Fever.   Karen is performing the song acapella here at a Best Friends No More Homeless Pet national conference in 2008.

Sorry, no cute kitty video or slide show, but I know you're going to love these lyrics.  Listen closely.  Despite a lengthy web search, I never found the lyrics so I could share them here.

Grab a cat to cuddle!  Sit.  Stay.  Relax and enjoy Feral Cat Song by Karen Green.

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.
 

New Paw Print Pet Lover Jewelry at For Love of a Dog

Classic Black and White 

I've had a lot of fun creating paw print bracelets, but not everyone likes to wear wrist jewelry.  So, by popular request, are some of my new necklaces.  These paw print pet lover necklaces are perfect for both cat and dog lovers.

Each necklace includes handmade lampwork double sided paw print beads.  Combinations vary, but you'll find more lampwork beads, gemstone beads and fat crystals, too.  Click on the photo captions to see more photos and details at For Love of a Dog.

Pink crystals, floral lampwork paw print necklace

Turquoise crystals, floral lampwork paw print necklace

Fat red coral, floral lampwork paw print necklace

Obsidan, bottle green floral lampwork paw print necklace

Fetch more paw print pet lover jewelry at For Love of a Dog.  You'll find more necklaces like these - suitable for both cat and dog lovers - plus more paw print dog jewelry with dog bones, dog charms and dog focals.   

Shop For Love of a Dog Jewelry for unique handmade pet lover jewelry that make perfect gifts.  Each purchase comes with our fast, free standard shipping to US addresses and our fun signature gift packaging. 

Talking Dogs is the official blog of For Love of a Dog Jewelry.

Cat Jewelry On Sale Now in Honor of National Feral Cat Day

I'm celebrating National Feral Cat Day with a sale on all cat themed jewelry at For Love of a Dog!

Some purists might feel that since Talking Dogs is a "dog blog," that so much about felines is amiss.   I don't think so.  After all, my handmade jewelry at For Love of Dog includes cat themed bracelets, earrings, and necklaces.

More importantly, my cat is a formerly feral cat.  Skeeter is one of many feral cats I've fed over the years.  She just happens to be one who decided to join our family.

Turquoise crystal and natural carnelian gemstone cat bracelet at For Love of a Dog.

The cat bracelet shown above is one of a kind and includes turquoise crystals, natural orange carnelian gemstone beads surrounding an adorable handmade lampwork cat face.  Very cute mouse and cat head toggle clasp. Click here for details and more photos.

Tuxedo cat bracelet at For Love of a Dog Jewelry

Years ago I had a tuxedo cat named Kitty Kid and here's my homage to him.  This bracelet is one of a kind and includes lots of lampwork beads surrounding a sweet black and white kitty head.  Check out that fish and cat hat toggle clasp.  Click here for details and more photos.

Cat earrings at For Love of a Dog Jewelry

Reminiscent of the Kliban cat, these cute earrings come with a variety of gemstones and crystals.  The cat earring shown above combine these cute charms with purple magnesite gemstone beads.  Click here for details.

Unique hand carved cat pendant necklace at For Love of a Dog Jewelry

The cat necklace shown above is designed around a unique hand carved natural zebra agate carved cat pendant.  Lots of coordinating lampwork beads make this a real statement piece.  Click here for more photos and details.

Crazy Cat Lady Necklace with removable pendant at For Love of a Dog

Proud of being a crazy cat lady?  Check out this one of a kind necklace.  The unique cat pendant is hand sculpted porcelain and can be easily be removed to wear solo as a pin!  Gorgeous mauve jasper and dragonskin turquoise gemstone beads coordinate perfectly. Click here for more photos and details.

Shop cat jewelry at For Love of a Dog for more unusual handmade feline themed jewelry.  Perfect gifts for cat lovers, plus you'll receive fast, free shipping in our signature gift boxes.

Talking Dogs is the official blog of For Love of a Dog Jewelry.

National Feral Cat Day | Not So Wordless Wednesday

 Our cat, Skeeter, was a feral cat.

  

We don't know her story, 

 but she is probably about 12-15 years old now.

Feral no more,  Skeeter & Rudy

have a very special relationship.

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October 16 is National Feral Cat Day  

Alley Cat Allies launched National Feral Cat Day in 2001 to raise awareness about feral cats, promote Trap-Neuter-Return, and recognize the millions of compassionate people who care for them.

Fetch the National Feral Cat Day website to check for events going on in your town.

Monday Mischief: Dog TV at For Love of a Dog

Image source: DOGTV.com

I thought I was so smart.

I thought I had a perfect doggie Monday Mischief blog post. 

Our dogs do sometimes watch TV, especially Rosie, so I thought I'd catch some cute photos of them watching the new DOGTV channel.

According to their website, DOGTV is the first television network for dogs.
  

"DOGTV's 24/7 programing helps stimulate, entertain, relax and habituate dogs with shows that expose them to various movements, sounds, objects, experiences and behavior patterns, all from a dog's point of view."

The folks at DOGTV suggest that you sit down and watch with your dogs, so that's exactly what I did.

I found the programing relaxing and rather soothing.  The dog daddy loves it.

The dogs were not impressed.  Not a one showed an interest.  At all.  In fact, they left the room!

Another session - another try.  Ditto.  Zero interest.

The dog daddy thinks it's because we live in the country with lots of stimulation and their huge backyard is a dog park of their very own.  Perhaps it's because there are three of them and they amuse each other when we're not interacting with them.  

Maybe they're like their humans and just not that much into TV.  I dunno.

However, yesterday when I gave DOGTV a third try, I suddenly realized that I did have a taker!   

Skeeter was outside, sitting on the deck sideboard and watching intently.   She only turned away when the segment with monkeys came on.  I mean:  got up and turned her back on the monkeys.  When the next segment came on - birds - she turned around and became mesmerized once again.

Guess at our house "Television for dogs" is really entertaining for cats!

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

Pets Add Life Outtakes Video | Happy Friday

The PAL - Pets Add Life campaign is designed to demonstrate the joys and benefits of pet ownership, thus driving increased adoption of pets and responsible ownership of pets. Produced by the American Pet Products Association (APPA), PAL includes three YouTube videos, a Facebook fan page, a Twitter page, a blog, regular pet news segments, a brochure, an ad, web links, a poster, and other promotions. 

If you haven't seen this, you're missing out on some hilarious and fun pet videos!  Happy Friday!

Monday Mischief: Skeeter is Stalking Something

Our cat, Skeeter, is the one causing mischief.  Though I have no idea what she is watching (stalking), there's bound to be some trouble ahead for a rabbit, bird or whatever she has her eye on!

Skeeter is sitting on the cross member of a gate that leads into a pasture, just next to the creek and pond.  

Eight foot in the air, she's being pretty bold.
 

We don't know how old she is, since Skeeter came to us as a stray, feral cat.  However, we know she was an adult when she arrived 9 years ago.  The past year she's slowed down considerably.  Other than a bit of vole hunting with Rudy and Rosie, we've not seen her stalk or catch anything for some time.

We haven't seen her climb the wisteria that covers our deck (where she used to lay to scout birds) this year.
  

The red circle in the photo above shows where Skeeter is laying on the arbor, concealed in the wisteria.  A prime place for bird watching.  Can you see her little nose sticking through?

 So, although she's certainly up to mischief, we're glad to see it!

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