Bobby Wants a Puppy Dog For Christmas by Merle Haggard on Dog Song Saturday

It's Saturday, so time for a dog song here at Talking Dogs.  We're kicking off the holiday season with an early gift of music.   

Bobby Wants a Puppy for Christmas by Merle Haggard is a vintage gem!  Originally released in November 1973, we think it holds up very well!

Sit. Stay. Relax and enjoy this barking good Christmas dog song. 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. 

Golden Retriever and Poodle Dog Jewelry Gifts at ForLoveofaDog

If you have an Golden Retriever or Poodle dog lovers on your holiday shopping list, you need to see my dog breed jewelry at For Love of a Dog.

Each piece is unique, handmade and like no other.  Perfect one of a kind Christmas gifts sure to please your favorite dog lover.  

Snag some bargains in my huge sale and you'll even get free standard shipping to US addresses.  But, you'd better hurry.  Some dog breeds are already sold out and there will not be more available in the future.

Shown at top is my Golden Retriever dog jewelry collection.  This happens to be one of my favorite dog breeds, so I've always had more selection in this one.  Right now you'll find: 8 bracelets, 2 pins, and 6 necklaces.  The Golden Retriever pendants and Christmas ornaments are sold out.

Shown above is my Poodle dog jewelry collection.  Currently available: 10 necklaces, 1 pin and 1 Poodle puppy bracelet.  Right now there's still some variety in colors of dogs, including white, buff, blonde, chocolate, grey, and black.

Remember, each piece is one of a kind and will not be made again.  In fact, For Love of a Dog is closing, so there will not be more made at all.

Shop For Love of a Dog Jewelry now!

Rudy is an Adoptable Boxer Pit Bull Puppy

What a cutie!  And, let's face it, I couldn't resist featuring a dog named Rudy!  This adorable boy is a brown brindle and white Boxer and Pit Bull.  Rudy is still at puppy at only 4 months old and full of playful puppy energy.

Rudy has been calling the Humane Society of Missouri animal shelter in St Louis home since November 2012.  Definitely time for this sweet boy to find a loving forever home.

Take a look at Rudy's adoption video below and then please share!  Let's network and find Rudy someone who will teach him to be the loving, well behaved companion he wants to be.

Interested in adopting Rudy?  Contact the Humane Society of Missouri at 314-951-1562.  Rudy's animal ID number is A541555.

Rosie and Rudy: Wrapped Around Her Little Paw

Our sweet yellow Labrador Retriever, Rudy, is two now.  His very favorite toy is his jolly ball.  

Whenever we step out in the backyard, Rudy is zooming off to retrieve it, then appears before us with that expectant look.  You know, THAT look:  throw it!

So, on day three of Rosie's life with us, it came as a surprise when Rudy brought his jolly ball... to Rosie.

Since that first time, it has become a kind of ritual.  Rudy brings the jolly ball to Rosie and seems to be trying to help her learn to play with it.  It is obvious that she's not going to throw it for him.  He's simply sharing... his most prized possession. 

 See, Rosie.  You grab onto the rope so you can carry it.

 That's it, Rosie!

 Don't run away, Rosie!  Come back!

 See?  I'll show you again.

It has been interesting having a puppy in the house again.  It took some time before Jeffie and Rudy really warmed up to the idea.  Rudy cracked first when he saw Rosie playing with some toys inside the house.  Pretty soon he was bringing some of his favorites to her, then just watching to see what she would do with them.  She was entertained by the toys;  Rudy was entertained by Rosie!

Here's my sweetie, Rudy.  What a wonderful big brother!

Adopt Boogy Woofy a Pit Bull Terrier Dog

  Boogy Woogy is looking for love and a forever home.  He's a neutered male, brown brindle and white Pit Bull Terrier mix dog.  

Boogy Woogy is currently at the Humane Society of Missouri animal shelter in St Louis.  Shelter staff think he's about 7 months old.

As you can see from his video below, Boogy Woofy is adorable.  Full of that wonderful, cuddly, puppy energy.  He's ready to bring joy to your life as your new best friend.

If you have room in your heart and home for Boogy Woogy, contact the Humane Society of Missouri at 314-951-1562.  Boogy Woogy's animal ID number is A537902

Adopt a Shelter Dog | Find a New Best Friend

This is the face of a shelter dog.

When we arrived at the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri, this adorable black Labrador Retriever mix puppy was all alone in a kennel.  Turns out he was part of a litter that was surrendered to the animal shelter.  His brothers and sisters were chocolate and yellow.  All of them were adopted at 8-9 weeks, as soon as they were made available for adoption.  So, all alone now, there he waited.

Maybe he was waiting for us because we fell in love.  We named him Spanky Doo and enjoyed 12 years of adventures with him.  12 years of unconditional love.

You can have that, too!  If you're thinking about adding a new best friend to your family, check out the nearest animal shelter.  

October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.  

Want a black dog like we did?  They're got 'em!  

Want a purebred dog?  They've got 'em!  

Love is waiting for you....  what are you waiting for?!

Fetch Petfinder to see over 375,000 adoptable pets from almost 14,000 adoption groups!

Here are some of the dogs available for adoption right now at Spanky's alma mater!

Adopt Stan a White American Bulldog Mix Dog

Stan is a one year old male American Bulldog mixed breed dog available for adoption from the Humane Society of Missouri St Louis animal shelter.  He's a big love of a dog who still has some of that wonderful puppy energy.  A lover, Stan's big on kisses!

As you can see from his dog video, Stan is a beautiful boy!

Stan is learning to walk on a leash without pulling and knows how to sit.  He's a big guy, so he could use some further training and walking experience to learn how to control that big body.

If you have room in your heart and home, please consider adopting Stan. Call 314-647-8800 and ask for information on animal ID# A536382

Lab Puppy Teddy is Looking for Love

If you've been thinking about adding a puppy to your family, fetch a look at this sweet Lab pup!  Teddy is a three month old white Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog.  And he is adorable!  Check out those cute black spots!  He'll be a real looker when he grows up.

The video below shows Teddy going for his very first walk outside.  Look how sweet and curious he is.

Full of that playful puppy energy, Teddy needs a loving forever home that can teach him the ways of the world.

For more information about Teddy, contact the Humane Society of Missouri St Louis animal shelter at 314-951-1562.  Teddy is animal ID number A533940

Adopt a Black Dog: Milo, Oreo, Bugsy and Pearl

Milo

Join black dog lovers by adopting one of these beautiful black Lab mixes.  All are available for adoption from the Humane Society of Missouri in St Louis. All are neutered / spayed and up to date on vaccinations.

Milo is a 5 month old male black Labrador Retriever mix dog.  Still filled with all that wonderful puppy energy.  Milo is Pet ID: A532307

Oreo is a 7 months old female Labrador Retriever / Beagle dog mix puppy who is ready to explore the world with you. Pet ID A534263

Oreo

Bugsy is an 8 month old Labrador Retriever / Pit Bull Terrier mix dog.  He sits for treats and walks nicely on a leash.  If you follow the link on his name, you'll be taken to an additional video of Bugsy on Petfinder.  Pet ID A530016

Bugsy

Pearl is a young female adult black Labrador Retriever / German Shepherd Dog.  She is very calm, gentle and mellow, plus she walks nicely on a leash.  Pet ID A531841

 

For information about any of these beautiful black dogs, contact the Humane Society of Missouri at 314-647-8800

Adopt a Rottweiler Dog!

Just look at this beautiful girl!  Tanya is a black and brown Rottweiler mix.  She's about a year old and is already spayed.  Right now she's call the Humane Society of Missouri St Louis City animal shelter home, but what she really needs is a loving family of her own.

Tanya walks nicely on a leash and loves people.  Still full of that wonderful puppy energy, this dog would make someone a wonderful companion.

If you've got room in your heart and home, please contact the Humane Society of Missouri at 314-951-1562 and ask them about Tanya, animal ID@ A529039

White German Shepherd Dog Needs a Home

If you're thinking about adding a new dog to your family, consider DD Baby.  she's a cream German Shepherd Dog mix who's about 7 months old.  What a sweetie!

Right now she's calling the Humane Society of Missouri St Louis city animal shelter home, but she needs a special someone to enjoy what's left of her puppy time and give her a loving forever home.  DD Baby is good at kisses, seems housebroken, and is very smart girls.  Take a look at the dog video below.

If you've got room in your heart and your home, call the 314-951-1562 and ask for more info about DD Baby.  She's animal ID# A529194

Adopt Donatello a Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Mix Dog

What a beautiful boy!  Donatello is a black and white Labrador Retriever and Pit Bull Terrier mix dog.  Actually, at only about 9 months old, he's really still a puppy and filled with happy energy.  According to animal shelter staff, Donatello appears to already be housebroken and walks nicely on a leash.  He's also already neutered, so he's ready for his forever home today.  

If you're looking for a young dog to fit in your active lifestyle, consider Donatello.  For more information, contact the Humane Society of Missouri in St Louis at 314-951-1562.  Donatello's animal ID number is A516919

Adopt Nina a Pet Bull Terrier Puppy Dog

Now, here's a gorgeous dog girl who's looking for a forever home.  Nina is a spayed female black and white Pit Bull Terrier dog.  Well, actually, at only 7 months old, Nina is still a puppy with all that puppy energy.  She prefers to go outside to relieve herself, so shelter staff believe she's housebroken.  She'd make a wonderful companion for an active lifestyle.  

If you've got room in your heart and in your home, consider adopting Nina.  For more information, contact the Humane Society of Missouri in St Louis at 314-951-1562.  Nina's animal shelter id number is A518119.

Wordless Wednesday: Dog Days of Summer

Wordless Wednesday: What Are You Looking At?

What are you looking at?  Enough with the picture taking!

Wordless Wednesday: Now This is a Play Bow

There are play bows...  and then there are play bows.  

Rudy shows how it's done.

Wordless Wednesday: Dogs Cats and Sticks

No one seems to be watching.  

Skeeter can preserve her reputation as an aloof feline.

 

Hmmm...  interesting ear.

What's so great about the stick?  Play with me!

Rudy's Big Day

Rudy knew something was up yesterday morning.  Breakfast did not appear.  His harness and leash did appear.  And off he went with Daddy in the car. 

Jeffie raced to the front door to watch them leave, then settled down to spend the day waiting for his best friend to return.  While Jeffie heaved heavy sighs and a whimper or two, Rudy was enjoying an early morning ride to town.  And a trip to the vet.

Late afternoon he returned home sans reproductive equipment and high on pain killers.  Lucy, Tucker, and Jeffie were thrilled to see him.  Tucker and Lucy got big long whiffs of that vet clinic smell and seemed to understand that all Rudy wanted to do is nap. 

 

Jeffie decided what Rudy really needed was a good ear washing and Rudy didn't mind a bit.  He was just happy to be home again.

The surgery went well;  Rudy is now neutered.  Unfortunately, our vet did not have any kind of cone that fit him, so now we're all on puppy-licking-watch.  At the moment that's pretty easy duty.  Rudy's napping.  Again.  :-)  And so is the rest of the pack at For Love of a Dog.

A Big Day for Rudy: Getting Neutered

Rudy, totally unaware of his upcoming surgery. 

Snip and Clip.  Nip and Tuck.  The Conehead Cometh.  All titles I considered for this blog post.  I decided to keep it simple:  Getting Neutered.

It definitely is a big day for Rudy, our yellow Labrador Retriever pup.  Rudy is almost 7 months old now.  After doing quite a bit of reading about the best age to neuter dogs, especially big dogs, we've decided to follow our vet's recommendation.  So, Rudy is getting neutered today.

All our dog-boys are neutered.  Tucker at 6 months because that's the age all of our male canines have been neutered in the past.  Jeffie at 8 weeks because the shelter we adopted him from does it that way.  Though we know there's a lot of controversy about the best age to have this surgery performed, we've experienced no bad outcomes in the past.  Even though we think 8 weeks - so far before puberty - is iffy (and we had no choice about that)  Jeffie, now 5, seems fine.

We are big believers in spay and neuter.  Shelter euthanasia is the number one killer of companion animals in our country.  Millions of dollars are spent each year by our communities dealing with stray and unwanted pets.  Even though animal advocacy organizations are doing a great job educating the pet owning public and low cost spay / neuter organizations have sprung up all over the US, there simply are not enough homes for all those unplanned litters of dogs and cats.

Do I think any of our pets will end up in a shelter?  No.  And though it's pretty doubtful any of our dogs could produce any offspring, never say never.  All I have to do is think about Rudy's Labrador Retriever mother who managed to escape a yard just long enough to rendevous with a neighboring chocolate Lab.  'Nuff said.

At For Love of a Dog we subscribe to that old adage:  If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem.

So, later today Rudy will be home from the vet, sporting one of those crazy collars, getting sniffed like crazy by the rest of the dog pack, and he'll be minus his family jewels.

Wordless Wednesdays: When Mama Calls the Puppy

When mama calls...

Rudy comes.