Rudy Smells Spring | Wordless Wednesday

 Rudy smells spring.

 

And he likes it!

Adopt Missy an 8 Year Old Senior Lab Mix Dog in Missouri - Tuesdays Tails

This beautiful girl is Missy.  She's an 8 year old senior Labrador Retriever mix who's found herself at the Humane Society of Missouri's Chesterfield animal shelter.

Missy loves people, especially when they're petting her!  She's spayed, housebroken, and walks very nicely on a leash.

Help Missy find a home for the holidays!

Watch Missy's adoption video and then call the HSMO at 636-530-0805 for more information about adopting this sweet dog.  Missy's animal ID number is A468432.



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.

Dog Mom Gift Pack #Giveaway from Dog Is Good | Rudys Birthday

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Today Rudy is celebrating his 4th birthday!  While he's at his pawty, we're kicking off his special birthday giveaway and all of the Labrador Retriever dog breed jewelry at For Love of a Dog is on sale!

Enter Rudy's giveaway now and you could be the lucky winner of this barking good Dog Mom Gift Pack from Dog is Good.  

Plus, we have a special Dog is Good discount code for Talking Dogs readers.  Shop at Dog is Good using this discount code at checkout to receive $10 off any purchase of $25 or more:  SAVE10

This gift pack includes:

A car magnet declaring: "It's good to be a DOG MOM."  This is an oval shaped 4" x 6" magnet  that has UV coating to prevent fading.  $4.99 retail value.

One (1) coffee mug in the It's Good to be a Dog Mom theme.  This is an 11 oz dishwasher safe mug.  $11.99 retail value.

One Dog Mom tote bag.  This is a polyester tote bag with 2-sided print.  18 x 18" size slips perfectly over your shoulder.  Retail value: $23.99

Dog is Good is a Dog Lifestyle company creating and marketing gifts and apparel for dog lovers.  Located in Los Alamitos, CA, they give back to animal welfare organizations including: Greater Good, Victoria Stilwell Foundation, Leader Dogs for the Blind, and The Emma Zen Foundation.


Giveaway Rules:

1. There will be one winner (chosen at random by Rafflecopter) and they will receive this Dog Mom Gift pack directly from Dog is Good. 

2. This giveaway is open US residents only.

4. The winner will be announced on October 17 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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For those of you who expected Rudy's birthday giveaway to be jewelry from For Love of a Dog - come back for our regular October giveaway! 
 

We're 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!

Rudy Birthday Boy | Wordless Wednesday

Rudy's getting ready to pawty!

His 4th birthday is on Friday

and he's got a pawsome giveaway planned.

You don't want to miss it!

Adopt Buddy a Lab Shepherd Dog in Missouri

This handsome gentleman is Buddy.  He's a 5 year old Labrador Retriever / German Shepherd Dog mix.  He's got a beautiful brown and white coat.  Just look at that white "tuxedo bib" and that white on the tip of his tail!

Buddy has a very gentle nature.  He's a master at offering his belly for a rub because he loves people.  He's love a home where there are lots of cuddles available and he wouldn't mind some walks, too.

Buddy has become a favorite at the Humane Society of Missouri Maryland Heights animal shelter.  Take a look at Buddy's adoption video, then give them a call at 314-951-1588.  Buddy's animal ID number is A461115



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.

New Black Lab Dog Lover Necklaces at For Love of a Dog Jewelry

I'm often asked: What's your favorite?  Now, that's a truly difficult question when it comes to my handmade jewelry for dog lovers.   My favorites change.  Daily.

However, I recently made a couple of one of a kind necklaces that I seriously am in love with.  Here's one of them shown above and directly below.  One look and I bet you know why I thought about calling it "The Rosie Necklace."

Rosie wonders why I don't just keep this black Lab necklace!

Very cool enamel on silver black Labrador Retriever pendant is surrounded by a hand selected of artisan lampwork beads.  Pink flowers, of course!  Well, and some pink and jet black fat faceted crystals, too. It's a long necklace.  Adds to the doggie drama, you know!

I have another new favorite that I'll share with you next week.  In the meantime, you can fetch a look at all my new dog jewelry here.  I've recently made some beautiful dog breed necklaces and bracelets.  You can fetch your favorite dog breed here.

In fact, while you're at For Love of a Dog Jewelry, be sure to check out my items on sale.  You'll find drastic reductions on dog leash holders, plus Rainbow Bridge jewelry and dog breed Christmas ornaments are on sale right now, too!

Just a bit of shameless self promotion since, after all, Talking Dogs is the official blog of For Love of a Dog Jewelry!

Adopt Bella a Labrador Retriever Vizsla Mix Dog In Kansas City

This pretty girl is Bella.  She's a Labrador Retriever and Vizsla mixed breed dog who is 4 years and 9 months old.  Her owner had to move out of town and could not take Bella along, so she's waiting at Wayside Waifs in Kansas City for a new loving home.

Here's what Bella has to say about herself:

I'm Bella and I'm looking for a new home. I'm a beautiful girl....fun, playful, and affectionate, too. I just need a home and family, that's all, and then my life will be perfect.

I am a 4 1/2 year old, 61 pound, already housetrained and crate trained, Labrador Retriever/Vizsla mix. I came to Wayside when my owner was moving out of town and couldn't take me with her. We had been together for the past several months and I was with a friend of hers before that. My life has been sort of crazy lately, so I'd love a little stability and peace and quiet. Don't get me wrong though, I love to stay active and busy, but I'd just like a consistent routine of a daily walk or run or hike with my loved one. That's my idea of a great way to stay active. That's not asking too much, is it?

I love to spend time with my people! Wherever you are, I'd love to be with you. I'm a perfect combination of active yet chilled out and relaxed. I'm quiet and well behaved in my kennel at Wayside. And when you get me out, I love to play fetch and play with toys and spend time showing you my tricks. I already know 'sit', 'down', 'come', and 'shake', and I'd love to learn more! My previous owner described me as a playful and affectionate, sometimes goofy, lap dog who soaks up attention from my people. I'm looking for an owner who likes to have their dog by their side whenever possible. I even like to eat when you're near me! I was completely housetrained in my previous home and never bothered a thing in the house when I was left by myself. I slept through the night on my dog bed or with my owner and never made a peep. I do know how to jump a fence though, and I might do that or dig if I get bored alone in my yard. Please supervise me when I'm outside and don't leave me alone in the yard all day.

Please be patient and gentle and calm with me as I get acclimated to my new home. I've been through lots of change in my life and that can be tough for a dog who craves consistency and routine. I'll do my best to make you happy, once I figure out exactly what that means. So please offer me praise and treats when I'm a good girl. That will help me be the confident, well behaved dog I know I can be.

I'd love to be the only animal in my new home. I've lived with other dogs before, but that didn't always go so well. They didn't always want to listen to me and I didn't like to back down. So I'll need a home without other dogs or cats or other small, furry animals, please. I hope you don't mind me being your whole focus of attention! I promise to shower you with so much love that you'll be fine with just me! And please let me meet the whole family before we go home together, so that we can be sure we all get along great. I was recently adopted for awhile, but I didn't get along with the 4 year old in my home, so Wayside staff thinks I'll be happiest in a home without kids under the age of 10, just to be safe.

I just want to fit in. I want to belong. I want you to love me and feel like you need me in your life. I want your life to be better because I'm in it. I'll work every single day for the rest of my life to make all of that happen. I'm waiting for you now and I hope you come for me soon!
Love, Bella

Take a look at Bella's adoption video, then contact Wayside Waifs at 816-761-8151.  Bella's animal ID number is 22475764.   Bella's adoption fee is only $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 new Tuesday's Tails Facebook page and give us a like! 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. 

Rainy Day Dogs | Wordless Wednesday

The best thing one can do when it's raining

...    is to let it rain.

~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Adopt Henry a Senior Black Labrador Retriever Dog in Missouri

This beautiful boy is Henry.  He's a black Labrador Retriever with some distinguished "sugar lips."  At 8 years old, Henry is a senior dog and available for adoption from the Humane Society of Missouri animal shelter in St Louis.

Henry is housebroken and is learning to walk nicely on a leash.  He's a big lover and wannabe lap dog.  

Take a look at Henry's adoption video and then give the HSMO a call at 314-951-1562.  Henry's animal ID number is A562708.



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.

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!

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

Dog Song Saturday: Our Lab Tribute

It's Saturday, so time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.  Since we began sharing dog song music videos years ago, we've had a very wide variety of featured videos.  Sad, happy, fun, educational, famous composers and performers, and more.  My personal favorites remain:  original songs about dogs.

I believe I've got a great one for your today.  Our Lab Dog Tribute Memorial is a video put together by David Grey for his black Labrador Retriever.  Booboo passed away earlier this year and David composed this song on the ukulele as a tribute to her.  He notes:  "She was everything to us and she will be dearly missed."

Grab a dog.  A Lab if you've got one.  Sit.  Stay.  Relax and enjoy this sweet dog song for Booboo.


Fetch more 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.

Redbone Coonhound Lab Mix Adoptable Dog

This red and white cutie patootie is Monroe.  Monroe is a Redbone Coonhound / Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog.

He's already neutered and only about 6 months old, so there's still a lot of that wonderful puppy energy.

Monroe knows how to sit for treats and takes them very gently.  He's very eager to please and walks nicely on a leash.

Take a look at Monroe's pet adoption video below.  If you've got room in your heart and home, give some consideration to offering Monroe a loving forever home.

For more information about Monroe, contact the Humane Society of Missouri in St. Louis at 314-951-1562 and ask about animal ID#A546785

Adoptable Senior Dog Surrendered because He is Old

 Mac is a Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog.  

He is 12 years old. 

Mac is one of two seniors left behind at their home that was foreclosed on.  

A realtor discovered them at the property and took them to Dogwood Animal Shelter in Osage Beach, Missouri.
 
To the left is his Petfinder photo.
 

As photographer Kim Hansen explains:

Mac is a They-had-no-time-dog.

Mac is an Until-they-had-to-move-dog.

Mac is an Until-he-got-old-dog.

It happens.  All too often. Please network and share to help Mac find a loving home to enjoy his golden years.
  

For more information about Mac, contact Dogwood Animal Shelter at 573-348-4411.

Dogwood Animal Shelter is a private non-profit, "no-kill" facility in Osage Beach, MO, established in 1976.  They provide a low cost spay and neuter program, as well as a free educational program designed to promote empathy, humane treatment, and responsible pet ownership.

In 2012, professional photographer, Kim Hansen, Creative Photography by Kim, began volunteering her services at Dogwood.  Kim spends time with these adoptable shelter pets and then captures their personalites and beauty in a photograph to help them find forever homes.  

Dog Mom Jewelry Bracelet Give Away

We're celebrating a birthday!

No cake;  no candles.  
However, there's a gift for one of you!

As many of you know, my mom passed away earlier this month.  

Today, February 26, is her birthday.

I decided to celebrate with a giveaway and a special sale at For Love of a Dog.

When you visit For Love of a Dog, you'll see that my Dog Mom jewelry is on sale, plus some specific dog breed jewelry, too:  Pit Bull, Labrador Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, Dachshund, Fox Terrier, Lhasa Apso (Shih Tzu.)    These are the breeds of dog that were my mom's special life companions.  Maybe they're yours, too.

A Dog Mom bracelet seemed appropriate for this giveaway.  This one is in her favorite colors:  purple and red!
  

This is a one of kind piece of dog lover jewelry that I created specially for this celebration.

The focal is a hand crafted purple porcelain dog bone with DOG MOM hand inscribed.  The dog bone is surrounded by a variety of chubby artisan lampwork beads in shades of purple and lavender.  Pale lavender core with purple raised dots, a looping scroll design, and a drum rondelle.

The clasp is a silver heart with paw print lobster claw.  To finish things just right, I added an artisan lampwork heart that is nicely fat and scarlet red.  

A $75 value, this chunky bracelet will be re-sized to the winner's wrist measurement.

This give away is open to residents of the US and Canada (sorry, International friends!.)  There are lots of chances to win:  tweet every day (10 chances per day are possible), follow For Love of a Dog / Talking Dogs on Twitter, and comment on this blog.

One winner will be chosen at random by Rafflecopter.  That winner will need to respond within 24 hours or an alternate winner will be chosen.  Questions? Contact me:  sue (at) forloveofadog (dot) com 

A note about Raffflecopter:  if you're using the Chrome browser you may get a malware warning which is sometimes triggered by Rafflecopter.  There is no malware here!  AND sometimes you may need to refresh the page and let it load fully before the Rafflecopter will appear correctly.

Enter now!  

And be sure to check out our special sale at For Love of a Dog! Fetch dog jewelry on sale now!

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Black Lab Molly is Looking for a Forever Home

This beautiful girl is Molly.  She's a spayed female, black Labrador Retriever mix.  Shelter staff think she's about 18 months old.  She sits and walks nicely on a leash.

Take a look at Molly's adoption video below and then give the Humane Society of Missouri Chesterfield Valley animal shelter a call at 636-530-0805.  Molly's ID number is A544835

New Yellow Labrador Retriever Jewelry Star Bracelet

Does a yellow Lab have a starring role in your life?  Then check out this new yellow Labrador Retriever dog lover bracelet at For Love of a Dog.

This handmade bracelet is full of multi color hand carved gemstone stars, hand wire wrapped with gold jeweler's wire.  Charm include a sweet coordinating jasper gemstone heart, gold three dimensional dog bone, and a hand crafted yellow Lab dog charm.

Perfect gift for any yellow Labrador Retriever dog lover!

Fetch more Labrador Retriever dog jewely at For Love of a Dog.  You'll find yellow, black, and chocolate Lab necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins and pendants that all are handmade and one of a kind!  

Shop For Love of a Dog now and enjoy fast free delivery within the United States, plus cute gift box packaging.  Use this code at checkout to receive 10% off your entire order:  FLDNEW

Black Lab Dog Jewelry Amethyst Birthday Bracelet

This amethyst and purple lampwork black Labrador Retriever dog bracelet is perfect any time, but especially for a February birthday girl.

Beautiful artisan lampwork beads have lavender flowers raised from a purple core.  They coordinated perfectly with the amethyst gemstone beads.  

The black Lab dog charm is entirely hand made of resin poured into a hand carved mold, then hand finished and painted.  True to AKC / UKC dog breed standards, highly detailed, this dog charm is two dimensional (flat on back.)

Fetch more Labrador Retriever dog jewelry at For Love of a Dog.  You'll find necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more in many specific dog breeds, mixed breed mutts, too.  Perfect gifts for any occasion.  Selection varies since most are one of a kind and when they're gone, they're gone.  Shop For Love of a Dog now for best selection.

New Yellow Labrador Retriever Dog Red Coral Bracelet

This yellow Lab red coral bracelet would make a perfect Valentine's Day gift for someone special.  

Adorable hand crafted yellow Lab charm is two dimensional (flat on back) and hand cast resin from an original carved mold with lovely sculptural details.  

Hot tomato red coral gemstone beads have a high polish and are teamed with pretty silver beads.  Other charms include a sleek silver heart and a three dimensional silver dog bone.

Fetch more Labrador Retriever dog breed jewelry at For Love of a Dog.  You'll find unique, one of a kind bracelets, necklaces, pins and pendants in yellow, chocolate and black Labs.  Each piece of artisan jewelry is hand made and come with free standard shipping.  Gift boxes, too!  Shop now for best selection.

There's a New Dog Girl at Talking Dogs!

 Meet Rosie.

I've been trolling Petfinder and Petango lately, tempting myself.  Actually, a few weeks ago, the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri posted an older dog that I absolutely fell in love with, but she was already adopted when I called.

The Dog Daddy prefers adopting puppies and I really couldn't argue with that.  After all, I'm a woman with perpetual puppy fever.

When I saw the Petfinder listing for this puppy, something in my heart told me:  this is the one.

No photograph, but they said she was black, which was pretty much a requirement for me.  And they said she was a Golden Retriever / Labrador Retriever mix.   My heart dog, Lucy, was the same mix and, at least in my opinion, the closest thing to perfection.

So, on Friday off we went to Dogwood Animal Shelter to adopt this precious girl.  One look and it was love at first sight.

Warning:  You are going to get very tired of hearing about this pup.

Jeffie hasn't been quite sure of the new addition, but just Sunday morning Rudy discovered that she's FUN!  Of course, my video camera would not turn on so I could capture Rudy and Rosie doing their play bows and their game of tag.

More photos soon.  The really good news is that Rosie, at least so far, shows no indication of being Amish or in any Witness Protection Program! 

Right now I have to work on my New Year's resolution:  work less; play with pups more.

Adopt a Black Labrador Retriever, Jenny

Jenny is a beautiful black Labrador Retriever dog who is temporarily staying with the Humane Society of Missouri St. Louis animal shelter.

This sweet girl is only about a year old.  Jenny appears to be housebroken and loves to go for walks on a leash.  

As you can see from her adoption video, she's a friendly girl and that tail just doesn't stop wagging.  Jenny can sit on command and is eager to learn some more tricks.

If you're looking for an active companion with lots of love to give, fetch more information about Jenny.  Call the HSMO St Louis animal shelter at 314-647-8800.  Jenny's animal ID is A542541

Adopt Sweet Xena a Black Lab Mix Looking for Love

When deciding which dog to feature today, I couldn't resist a girl named Xena.  Not only is she named after that pawesome warrior princess, but she looks so sweet and lovely.

Xena is a Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog.  She's about three years old and already spayed.  As you can see from her adoption video, she's black with white accents!   She's a playful girl who already knows how to sit and, from the looks of it, could easily learn how to shake paws.  

Right now Xena is living at the Humane Society of Missouri's Chesterfield Valley animal shelter.  Staff there report that she walks nicely on a leash and is a delightful dog.

If you have room in your life for another dog, please consider this sweet girl.  Call 636-530-0805 for more information about Xena.  Her animal ID number is A538458.