Adopt Bowser a Black Cocker Spaniel Dog

Bowser is looking for love and he's got a lot of love to share, too.  He's a black Cocker Spaniel who's about 2 years old.  Very affectionate, he walks nicely on a leash and sits to be petted.  Right now he's calling the Humane Society of Missouri Chesterfield Valley animal shelter home.  If you've got room in your heart and on your couch for a love of a dog, give them a call at 636-530-0805 and find out more about Bowser  (ID# A5338...

Dog Song Saturday: Pomeranian Dog Song

Pomeranian Coco: Rob Hanson Photo  It's Saturday, so time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.  Kick off your weekend with this upbeat, toe tapping song written and performed by Nancy Simmonds.  Pom Pom Get a Pom (available for download on iTunes and Amazon) is from Simmonds Musical Tails 2nd Litter release.  We love the name of the record label:  Lone Puppy Productions.Accompanying the Pomeranian dog song is a cute slide show of, what else, Poms!You know the drill, right?  Grab a dog!  Sit. Stay. Relax and tap your foot to Pom Pom Get a Pom.  Fetch more Talking Dogs dog song music videos and be sure to scroll...

Dog Swims - St Louis Missouri Area

Live near St Louis?  Beat the heat and support animal welfare at the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation annual Pool Paws for Humane Laws dog swims.Cost is only $10 for each dog and adult human companion; $3 for each addition human.  These dog swim fundraisers offer well socialized dogs the opportunity to take an end-of-season dip. Family members and friends are allowed to wade in the pool but not swim. (Download the Flyer here)  Dog Swim Events: McNair Park Pool/St. Charles Monday, August 6: 6:00 � 8:00 p.m.Thursday, August 9: 6:00 � 8:00 p.m.(Inclement weather call 636-946-1553) No rain out days scheduledKirkwood Aquatic CenterTuesday, September 4: 5:00 � 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 6: 6:00 � 8:00 p.m. (Inclement weather call 314-984-6972) No rain out days...

Wordless Wednesday: Dog Days of Summer

Rudy says: when the temperature soars above 100 degrees and stays that way for days on end, the best thing to do is stay in the ac and nap!Rudy seems to agr...

Babysitting Bambi Part 2: Double Vision

This spring a doe chose a spot just outside our yard fence to give birth.  We watched her return to her hidden fawn each day for just over a week.  You can read about it and see photos of the deer here.Since that time we've seen the doe come to our pond several times, so we knew she'd moved her fawn to another hiding place nearby.  To our delight, though certainly watchful, she seems to feel pretty comfortable on our place.Then one evening she brought her offspring with her for a drink and a dip of a bath.  Imagine the thrill we felt when we realized she'd had twins!This beautiful trio stayed for quite awhile.  Nibbling,...

My Best Friends: Bloggers Unite for Dog Rescue

 Some of my best friends came from behind bars.   Their only crime?   They were unwanted. Over the years we've enriched our lives with several adopted, rescued furry friends, but the ones below came from animal shelters. All save one were scheduled for euthanasia. Benji was on death row at the Lawrence Humane Society.A German Shepherd and Doberman Pinscher mix, at about 3 months old he had less than a week left before he would be euthanized when I first saw him.  I'd gone along for the ride with some friends who were planning to adopt.  A fulltime college student living in an apartment,...

Adopt Benjamin a Pit Bull Australian Cattle Dog

The staff at the Humane Society of Missouri say Benjamin is a favorite dog of theirs and when you watch his adoption video, you'll see why.  He's adorable. Tail wagging, a grin on his face, and frog legs make him pretty dog-gone cute.Benjamin is a red and white Australian Cattle Dog and Pit Bull Terrier mixed breed dog.  At about 11 months old, he's still got lots of that puppy energy and ready for some fun.  He's neutered, walks nicely on a leash, and sits for treats.  A big lover, he's crazy about people and not at all happy being confined to his cage at the animal shelter. He's a star student at the sit command and...

Dog Song Saturday: End Greyhound Dog Racing

It's Saturday, so time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.  Kick your weekend off with some thoughts about advocacy with Miami by Nancy Simmonds.  Miami tells the story of a retired racing Greyhound who was rescued and urges you to join with GREY2K USA to end Greyhound racing in America. GREY2K USA is the largest greyhound protection organization in the US.  They work to pass stronger greyhound protection laws and to end the cruelty of dog racing on both national and international levels.  They also promote the rescue, rehoming and adoption of greyhounds worldwide. Miami is from Nancy Simmonds 3rd Litter Musical Tails release and available on iTunes and Amazon for download.    Don't worry, the video that accompanies this lyrical dog song is filled with lovely...

Wordless Wednesday: A Green Tomato

During a trip to the garden Rudy picked his own very small green tomato and managed to bring it into the house. It's not moving.  Maybe I'll eat it!Can I have another?  Plea...

Adopt Bindy a Pit Bull Terrier Dog Looking for Love

  Bindy is a beautiful 2 year old Pit Bull Terrier mixed breed dog who is looking for love.  She loves to play and gets along with most other dogs.  Bindy loves people, but needs some of her very own.  She's crate trained, housebroken, good in the car and weighs about 50 pounds.Right now Bindy is living with a Stray Rescue of St Louis foster home, but she needs a place to call home forever.  For more information about Bindy, give Stray Rescue a call or fill out an adoption fo...

Catching Up

It's been a while, but things have been busy. Let me try to catch things up to speed. A few weeks ago, Winry, we think, partially tore her ACL while playing too hard. This is practically unheard of in the greyhound breed, but Winry is an anomaly apparently. She had been put on rest and rimadyl, but after a week's worth her limp returned and we conducted x-rays. As of right now, the doctor's at my office all concurred that they don't think Winry will require surgery and that the injury will hopefully heal on its own. We're keeping our fingers crossed. In the meantime, no running for Winry, as we've bee instructed to keep her low-key. Luckily,...

Dog Song Saturday: Pit Bull Ban in Honor of Lennox

It's Saturday, so time for a dog song video at Talking Dogs.  Today, in tribute to the late Lennox a Labrador Retriever / American Bull Dog cross, labeled as a pit bull type dog and euthanized by Belfast officials, and to dogs everywhere, we present Pit Bull Ban by Nancy Simmonds.  Pit Bull Ban is from her 9th Litter Musical Tails release.  It tells the story of how Nancy and her second rescued Pit Bull dog, Joey, left the province of Ontario in 2005 to find a better life without dog breed bans. The video shows Joey playing with his doggie best friends and enjoying life free of dog breed discrimination.Nancy Simmonds is an award winning composer of over 101 purebred dog songs designed to celebrate and honor our canine companions.  The series is entitled Musical Tails...

Wordless Wednesday: Talking Dogs Turtle Rescue

This turtle had some help getting all the way up onto the deck.He's a beauty!And here's the turtle's taxi service.Rudy loves turtles.The taxi trying to make away with the turtle... again.Rudy dearly loves turtles.  More than any dog we've ever had before.  Very few days go by without the turtle rescue crew needing to swing into action.  Rudy is very good natured about giving up his turtle prizes.  As we approach he stops tossing his turtle around (or crunching on the poor thing) and readily allows us to take his turtle and carry it to safety outside the fenced ya...

Senior German Shepherd Dog Sheika is Looking For Love

What's not to love about this big, beautiful girl?  Sheika currently calls the Humane Society of Missouri animal shelter in St Louis home.  She's looking for a forever home with some people to call family.Sheika is a spayed female, black and tan senior German Shepherd Dog mix.  HSMO shelter staff think she's about 7 years old.A calm, mellow sweetheart of a dog is looking for a companion to rub her belly and scratch her ears.   She'd also enjoy taking some leisurely strolls.This gentle dog soul has been at the shelter since April 2012 and is a favorite of the staff and volunteers there.If you have room in your heart and...

Dog Song Saturday: An Original Rottweiler Rescue Dog Song

Pistol   It's Saturday, so time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.  Today we're happy to share a song about a rescue dog with you. The Pistol Song is an original song performed by Jamie Glaser and tells the story of a victim of dog breed discrimination.  Pistol is a Rottweiler / Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog.  She was in fairly bad shape when police found her following children in a new subdivision. She looked scruffy; she looks like a Rottie.  The police shot her.  Luckily, Glaser rescued her and gave her a forever home where she lives like a queen.Glaser is well known for his guitar work on shows like Seinfeld,...

Wordless Wednesday: Dog Daddy Father's Day

So, when the Dog Daddy put on his new t-shirt Father's Day gift from Rudy... it scared the heck out of Jeffie.  It took a whole lot of coaxing and reassurance for Jeffie to pose for this photo.  And what you don't see is Jeffie's very cool gift, a UNC Tarheels t-shirt.  That one was not so much fun to play around with in Photoshop ;-)We found amazing 3-D dog breed t-shirts at Pet Fl...

Feature Your Dog or Cat in Evanger's 2013 Calendar

 Evanger�s Dog and Cat Food Company, America�s 77 year-old natural pet food manufacturer, is looking for new furry faces for its 2013 nationwide pets calendar. Each fur-bulous winner will be selected as a Cover Pet, special �Holiday Feature� Pet, and/or a �Pet of the Month� and receive a prizepackage of Evanger�s all natural, USA-made pet food and treats. This year, entrants will be competing for a feature spread in each of the calendar�s 5 themes.2013 THEMESDog and Cat Sport ExhibitorsService Dogs including (but not limited to): service pets for disabled, police and military work dogs, and search and rescue dogs.Rescued PetsMost Creative...

Adopt a Pit Bull Terrier Dog Abandoned on a Chain

Diamond in the Ruff lived her whole life on a chain with no chance to run and play.  When her owners moved away, they left her right there.  On her chain.New folks moved in and took care of her for awhile, until Stray Rescue of St Louis stepped up and rescued Diamond.These days Diamond calls Stray Rescue's Pine Street Animal Shelter home.  No more chains in her life, she loves her walks.  This photo has caught Diamond in mid-stride, heading out the door to romp and play.  According to Stray Rescue, Diamond is a big, silly, goofy dog with a great smile.  She asks for very little in life:  some kind words,...