East Tennessee Bloodhound Dog Rescue Event

East Tennessee Bloodhound Rescue is located deep in the backwoods of Powell, Tennessee.  Founded five years ago to rescue Bloodhounds, they now rescue senior dogs of any breed, especially those who have been severely abused.  These dogs are able to live the rest of their lives at the sanctuary.Dogs available for adoption from East Tennessee Bloodhound Rescue can be found on Petfinder.  When they're ready for their new homes, all will be up to date on all shots and spayed or neutered.Always in need of funds, especially for vet bills, this rescue also needs volunteers to help at adoption events, fostering and socializing the dogs.  Right...

Wordless Wednesday: Speak English, Dog!

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Animal Lover Fun at PetsLady.com

Thanks to Pinterest and BlogPaws, I recently discovered PetsLady.com and I'm glad I did.  Among other things, I'm pretty sure I need a set of puppy dog corn on the cob holders, but more about that in a moment!PetsLady.com is a fun and informative website for animal lovers.  A team of folks focus on providing the latest news and interesting articles about pets, including unbiased reviews and recommendations on everything you need for your pets.  They also feature cool, unique gift ideas for animal lovers.The main sections of the PetsLady.com web site are:Latest Animal News and StoriesFun Stories for Animal LoversPet Care - Tips...

Gifts of the Heart: Pooch Tags

Jeffie, Rudy and the Dog Daddy recently gave me some late Mother's Day gifts and I know you want to see them!  They were late because they were custom made by Saltville, VA artist, Serina Jones.They were worth the wait.  A custom large dog tag of Jeffie, complete with a name tag..Sweet little portrait earrings of Lucy and Tucker.Serina's custom pet tag portrait of Rudy is a masterpiece!However, it's this one that made me cry.Custom portrait tag pendant of Lucy, my own Queen of Hearts.Serina is an animal lover and has 3 Dachshunds, including one cart dog, plus a rescued Pittie.  She developed a "tag fetish," began collecting unique...

Support Retired Military Working Dogs

Photo: en.wikipedia.orgThough we usually feature an adoptable shelter dog or two on Sundays, today we feature a dog adoption issue for a whole group of dogs.  Retired military working dogs.In celebration of Memorial Day, we want to call your attention to a bill now before Congress.  The Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act would ensure that our nation's military working dogs (MWDs) are respected and cared for in their retirement.This bill reclassifies military working dogs as "canine members of the armed forces" instead of "equipment," and ensures that responsibility for the health and well-being of the dogs continues after their...

Dog Song Saturday: Snuggle Puppy

It's Dog Song Saturday at Talking Dogs!  Time to take a break and enjoy a bit of music featuring our favorite subject: dogs.  Today's selection is Snuggle Puppy by  Eric Stolz - available on Amazon and iTunes.  It's a sweet, simple song that's accompanied by an adorable puppy music video.Be prepared to smile, sigh, and fend off that puppy fever!  You know, that overwhelming urge to add a puppy to your dog pack... NOW!  If you give in to that urge, may we suggest a visit to your local animal shelter or to Petfinder?Grab a dog.  Snuggle.  Sit back, relax and enjoy Snuggle Puppy.  Fetch more Talking Dogs songs and have a barking good weekend! Be sure to scroll down below today's dog video to explore some great pet blogs because today is a Pet Blogger...

Giveaway: Wise Up Pet Care Workbooks

Win a Wise Up Workbook!  Last week we reviewed the Wise Up Workbook, Organizing the Care of My Dog by Morgan T. Orr and Penelope Orr Spry.  You can read our full review here.Now we've teamed up with Wise Up to offer you a chance to win your choice of Wise Up Workbooks.Thanks to Rafflecopter, you have several ways to enter, so be sure to come back and enter each day to increase your odds of winning. Three (3) winners will be selected on Friday, June 8 and each may choose one (1) workbook from the following:Organizing the Care of My DogOrganizing the Care of My CatOrganizing the Care of My Small PetOrganizing the Care of My FishOrganizing the Care of My BirdsOrganizing the Care of My ReptileSisters Penny and Morgan were faced with an overwhelming information void when their father...

Book Review: The Fitzy Resolution by A.D. DeSena

If you enjoy political thrillers and think it might be fun for dogs to be the central characters, here's a fun read!The Fitzy Resolution by A.D. DeSena and published by Dogged Publishers, had me hooked on the very first page with the description of the story's heroine, Casey.  Casey is a three year old yellow Labrador Retriever who happens to be a Senator in the Central Canine Government and the head of the Committee of Inter-Canine Communication.Yes, you read that correctly.  Set aside reality for a moment.  Open this book and you are plunged immediately into a world of dogs that is, quite possibly, like none you've imagined.  De...

Yay Awards!

My blog was selected as a top 107 pet blog from eCollegeFinder.com for college students and pets!  Woo hoo! To read some of the other pretty cool blogs that were mentioned, feel free to visit their website here:https://www.ecollegefinder.org/pet-award.aspx#97 Here's a cute picture of Ferguson at the river today to celebrate!And then, of course, feel special that you know the author of the 4th one down ...

Lost Pets Get Free Ride Home in Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri recently launched their new pet licensing "Free Ride Home" program.  What a barking good idea!Licensing your pet increases the chance that you'll be reunited with your pet if he/she is lost.  Licensing a pet in KCMO is only $10 and has the following benefits:Licensed lost or stray pets will be taken home instead of to the animal shelter - Free Ride Home!One time per year - no ticket for running at large.No shelter fees if the owner is home when the pet is returned, half fees if the owner cannot be located and later reclaims their pet from the shelter. For more information about Free Ride Home in KCMO fetch...

Wordless Wednesday: Just Being a Dog

Time for a bit of leisurely, relaxing, grooming...What the heck is that?!Oh... it's Rudy...just being a d...

It's Wednesday! Time for Picnic Photos

Ferguson (green muzzle) and Winry, behind the black hound.Winry, being precious. Winry, with half of Ferguson to the right.Cooling off. "Ahh. That's better!" after taking a dip. Muddy paws everywhere!"Aaaah!"Eric made lots of new friends!Eric and his Win...

Product Review: Fromm Nutritionals Dog Treats from Mr. Chewy

All of us at Talking Dogs love home delivered pet food retailer, Mr. Chewy, so we were very pleased to be offered a taste test of some Fromm dog treats.  Based in Wisconsin, Fromm Family Foods is a family owned and operated company that creates gourmet natural pet food and treats for both cats and dogs.  In business since 1904, they are the world's first and oldest family-owned and operated premium pet food company. All of Fromm's dry pet food and treats are made in their own USDA inspected plant in Wisconsin.  Their canned foods are made at a USDA inspected plant in South Dakota.  All of Fromm ingredients are sourced...

A Happy Ending for Buddy - Video

Over the last year, Wayside Waifs animal shelter in Kansas City, Missouri, has partnered with over 30 other animal shelters and animal welfare agencies to rescue thousands of animals.  In the video below you'll meet Buddy.  He was one of 27 dogs rescued from a hoarding situation near Savannah, MO.  Scared and living in filth, Buddy experiences a transformation.  Buddy learns to trust humans and finds his forever ho...

More Diamond Dog Food Recalled

Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb and Rice Formula dry dog food manufactured August 26, 2011 is being recalled.  This recall applies to samples, 6 pound bags, and 18 pound bags of Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb and Rice Formula.The product was distributed in Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. Production codes for the latest recall cover the following production codes and best-before dates:DSL0801, 26-Aug-2012 DSL0801, 27-Sept-2012DSL0801, 18-Oct-2012  DSL0801 (samples)Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily...

Adopt Popcorn a Terrier Mixed Breed Dog

What's not to love about Popcorn?!  Popcorn is a beautiful black and white terrier mixed breed dog.  She's 2 years old and 57 pounds of love.Popcorn was surrendered to Stray Rescue of St Louis when her peop0le said they were "done" with her.  As Stray Rescue notes:  Dogs definitely understand rejection.  Now Popcorn needs to know that not all humans are so cruel.  She's finding lots of love and attention in the Stray Rescue Pine Street animal shelter, but what she really needs is her very own forever home.Since Popcorn was living with a family, she already has good house manners.  If you're thinking about adding...

Dog Song Saturday: Ya Gotta Quit Kickin' My Dog Around

It's Saturday, so we think it's time for a dog song song to get the weekend started right.  Today we have a real oldie for you.  Gid Tanner and the Skillet-Lickers recorded Ya Gotta Quit Kickin My Dog Aroun in 1926.  this old time bluegrass tune is accompanied by an animation video from Walt Disney's Alice and the Dog Catcher from 1924 (pre Mickey Mouse).Grab a dog.  Sit.  Stay.  Relax and tap your toe (slowly) to Ya Gotta Quit Kickin My Dog Aroun.  Fetch more dog songs and music videos at Talking Dogs.  And be sure to scroll down below today's dog song to explore some great dog blogs because today is a Pet Blogger Hop. ...

Hailey and Her New Human

Remember Hailey, the dog at Dogwood Animal Shelter who had been there almost all of her 8 years of life?  Many of you shared her story via social media, yet the next month Hailey was still homeless.In a fit of frustration, I shot off an SOS to Life With Dogs, asking that they put the power of their thousands of followers towards getting this sweet girl adopted.   Last month I told you that thanks to Life With Dogs and social media sharing, Hailey had found her forever home.She's settling in nicely and I knew you'd like to see a photo of Hailey and her new best friend.  I'd say they both look very hap...

Book Review: Organizing the Care of My Dog

When my mother was recently rushed to the hospital and began what turned out to be an extended stay, she was lucky that we lived nearby and knew her dog very well.  With a myriad of health problems and the peculiarities common to older dogs, Andy requires quite a bit of specialized care.  Though our own dogs are healthy, they, too, have their own special needs.  And, lately, I've contemplated what would happen to them if something happened to me and my husband.That's where the Wise Up workbook, Organizing the Care of My Dog, comes in handy.  Morgan T. Orr and Penelope Orr Spry have authored this workbook to organize important...

Pet Ownership Post-College

Being 22 (almost 23!) with not one, but TWO dogs does often attract a lot of questions from a variety of angles.  My peers, especially those in college usually say, "I can't wait to graduate so then I can get a dog! It must be so great!"  My elders all say, "Why the heck would you do that? You're tying yourself down and pouring out your wallet!"  Admittedly, there is truth to both of these statements that I thought I should briefly address. All throughout high school, I'd worked with dogs, Labradors, training them for potential guide work in their futures.  This was hard.  Sure, financially it was not a burden, as they...

Ryan Gosling Copper Dog Bone Bracelet from For Love of a Dog

Photo courtesy Hollywood.com  Yes, you read that right.  Ryan Gosling!  And we're excited!  Ryan Gosling will soon be receiving one of For Love of a Dog jewelry designs, and so will his dog, George!I created a handmade copper dog bone bracelet especially for acclaimed actor and dog lover, Ryan Gosling.  The bracelet is hand hammered copper link chain with a two dimensional flamed copper dog bone.  I dangled a sweet modern copper heart which I hand stamped:  ADOPT.When I finished this dog lover's special bracelet, I couldn't resist creating a couple of dog tags for his best friend, George.  One I enclosed...