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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Thank You to Chewy for Custom Dog Portraits

This has been a dismal winter so far. Very little snow and a whole lot of rain and ice. Into this doom and gloom came the UPS man - which already brightened Jeffie's day - who brought us some sunshine in the form of very special gifts from Chewy.com!

Not one, but two lovely personalized paintings along with a cheerful message thanking us for being a part of the Chewy family of pet bloggers!

Since all of our packages from Chewy contain dog food, treats, supplements or toys, Rudy tried to give his present a taste test. Relax. Rudy has a good sense of humor (and a very soft mouth) and he was only kidding. No dog art was harmed in any way.

These beautiful customized portraits of Jeffie and Rudy were commissioned by Chewy from Lauren Hammack. Lauren is a professional artist in Atlanta, GA and specializes in custom animal portraits at her business Off the Wall Paintings.and she has done quite a few paintings for Chewy friends.

We love our paintings! Thanks, Chewy!

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Rosie Takes a Selfie | Wordless Wednesday

Rosie took her first selfie.

When she took a close look she realized...

she should have washed the mud off her nose!

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Adopt Buddy a Senior Jack Russell Terrier Dog in Missouri

This adorable little guy is Buddy. He's an 11 year old senior Parson / Jack Russell Terrier. Buddy is neutered, housebroken and walks gently on a leash.

According to the animal shelter staff, Buddy is a real cuddler and loves to give kisses.

Take a look at Buddy's adoption video and then call the Humane Society of Missouri's St Louis city animal shelter at 314-951-1562. Buddy's animal ID number is A587378.

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.

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Because of You by Randy Barr | Dog Song Saturday

Randy Barr and his dog, Ernie

Kick off your weekend with a dog song and music video with Dog Song Saturday here at Talking dogs. I know you'll love singer / musician Randy Barr's new dog song and I've got a demo for you!

I've been collecting dog songs for years now and my favorites are original song composed about dogs. Randy's song Ernie and Me is one of my all time favorites. Because of You promises to be another fave. Listen to the lyrics and you may feel Randy wrote this song especially for you and your dog.

It's pretty obvious that Randy wrote this song for his beloved dog, Ernie, and I'm loving the demo's accompanying video.

Randy's music has been described at melodic rock with a kick and is available on cdbaby , Amazon, and iTunes. Be sure to visit Randy's website and sample some of his other music.

Randy is a genuine dog lover who believes in making the world a better place for them, too. In fact, he's been working with his favorite charity, Canine Cancer Awareness, Inc for quite some time. Canine Cancer Awareness, Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the prevalence of canine cancer, its effects and the available treatment options. Donations made to CCA are used for veterinary care for dogs with cancer whose families are financially unable to provide treatment. If you make a $10 donation to Canine Cancer Awareness, Randy will make a digital recording for you - personalizing his song Ernie and Me with your own dog's name. Get your dog song here.

Sit. Stay. Grab a dog to snuggle while you listen to Because of You by Randy Barr. Fetch more dog songs at Talking Dogs. You'll be surprised at how many we've collected.