Throw This Poor Dog A Bone by Memphis Slim | Dog Song Saturday

It seems to rain every single weekend this spring, so we're kicking off this weekend with some blues.  

 

Though this song is technically not about dogs, the lyrics are pretty clever for dog lovers.

 

Throw This Poor Dog A Bone is performed by blues legend Memphis Slim and available on (AmazonMP3 and iTunes)

The lyrics:

How come my dog's so calm
Man, whenever you're on the scene?
How come my dog's so calm
Man, whenever you're on the scene?
Man I just can't understand it
'Cause I know my dog is mean

Well, he bit my next door neighbor
Bit my father too
Growl at my mummy
Ate up my own shoe

How come my dog's so calm
Man, whenever you're on the scene?
Man I just can't understand it
'Cause I know my dog is mean

You've been coming around my house
When my wife is all alone
No, you don't know voodoo
My dog don't like no bone

How come my dog's so calm
Man, whenever you're on the scene?
Man I just can't understand it
'Cause I know my dog is mean

Well, I've got a good watch dog
With me he never failed
But every time you come around, boy
He just sit and wag his tail

How come my dog's so calm
Man, whenever you're on the scene?
Man I just can't understand it
'Cause I know my dog is mean

Now, he can see like an owl
He can hear you drop a pin
But what I want to know, boy
How the hell, did you get in?

How come my dog's so calm
Man, whenever you're on the scene?
Man I just can't understand it
'Cause I know my dog is mean

Sit. Stay. We're just going to let the raindrops fall while we relax to Throw This Poor Dog A Bone by Memphis Slim.  Fetch more dog songs and music videos at Talking Dogs.  You'll be surprised at how many we've collected over the years.

In the Kitchen with the Dog Daddy | Wordless Wednesday

 

Jeffie, Rudy and Rosie loved helping

the Dog Daddy  in the kitchen while he made 

homemade NY cheesecake for me for Mother's Day.

Duck Sausages for Dogs from @LovingPets | Product Review

Yum! That's what Jeffie, Rudy and Rosie say about these tasty natural duck dog treats.

I'm so glad I agreed to let my dog pack do a taste test of Loving Pets dog treats!  

We received one package of their Natural Value Duck Sausages.  These also come in beef and chicken.


Natural Value™ Duck Sausages are 100% farmed and made in the U.S.A. Cooked on open grilling racks to reduce fat and give them a delicious flavor. 

Natural Value Duck Sausages are wheat, corn, soy, and gluten free, and contain no by-products. These soft-chew treats are perfect for any age or size dog. 

Rosie is so disappointed the package is not open.

Key Information:

• Fine for Puppies, as well as adult and senior dogs
• Made in the USA
• 100% All Natural
• Soy Free
• Gluten Free
• Wheat Free
• Corn Free
• Easy to Chew
• Competitively Priced

Jeffie can't believe how yummy these look.

These dog treats look exactly like you think sausages will look and come in a long "string."  You can easily rip or tear one off, or use a scissors.  Of course, my dogs wouldn't have minded a whole string...  However, since I couldn't find calorie information, they each got to try just one sausage.

Ingredients: Duck, Turkey,Tapioca, Brown Rice Flour, Vegetable Glycerin, Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary Extract.

Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (min): 35.0% • Crude Fat (min): 8.0% • Crude Fiber (max): 2.0% • Moisture (max): 27.0%

Retail price is $19.99 for a 14 oz bag.  Approximately 7 strings of sausages in the bag with 6 sausages to a string.  Each sausage is about 2 1/2 " long by 3/4" thick.
  

As pet owners themselves, the Loving Pets family values the importance of safe, healthy and affordable pet products. That’s why their dog and cat treats are made with only all-natural, high quality ingredients and are designed with pet’s health in mind.

In 2007, when treat safety became a major concern of the entire pet industry, Loving Pets responded by launching our Tested in the USA Quality Assurance program. Since then, Loving Pets treats are TESTED BY AN INDEPENDENT, USA LAB. Now, every batch of their treats baring our “Tested in the USA Seal” has its complete results posted within the Quality Assurance section of our website.

In 2010, to further ensure the quality and safety of their pet treats, Loving Pets began to focus on creating Made in the USA and Sourced in the USA dog and cat treats. When they make Barksters®, Grill-icious™, and It’s Purely Natural™ dog treats, as well as two varieties of their It’s Purely Natural™ cat treats, they hand-select only the healthiest, all-natural USA farm-raised ingredients. As a result, Loving Pets has proven that Made in the USA pet treats can be affordable, healthy and available to any pet-parent.

Rudy is pretty happy about this taste testing session!

Our Verdict - Paws Up!
My dogs love these duck sausages and their chewy goodness!  I like them because they're made in the US with US sourced natural ingredients.  They do have a strong odor - like any meat jerky product - but that didn't bother me at all.  Since I don't know the calorie content, I'll be feeding these sparingly.  However, I already know they make a great treat for a rainy day.

* We received one package of Natural Value Duck Sausages dog treats from Loving Pets in exchange for our honest review of their product.    

We're joining the Tasty Tuesday blog hop today.  This is a blog hop that celebrates good food, sponsored by Sugar the Golden Retriever and Kols Notes. 

Adopt Happy an #Akita #GermanShepherd Mix Dog in #Missouri

This gorgeous girl is Happy.  She's an Akita and German Shepherd mixed breed dog at the Humane Society of Missouri's St Louis City animal shelter while she waits for a forever home.

At only 2 years old Happy still has lots of puppy energy.  She's a bit shy and needs a best friend who can show her the world is a good place.

Take a look at Happy's adoption video and then contact the HSMO at 314-951-1562.  Happy's animal ID number is A591660



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.

Happy #MothersDay from For Love of a Dog

 At Talking Dogs and For Love of a Dog Jewelry

we especially love Dog Moms, Cat Moms,

& all Pet Moms.

I'm proud to be a Dog Mom and my pups never forget a holiday. 

Here's a look at my Mother's Day card. 

Happy Mother's Day!