New Rescue Adopt Dog Bone Bracelets at For Love of a Dog Jewelry

Dog Rescue Bracelet   At For Love of a Dog Jewelry & Gifts, dog rescue is near and dear to our hearts.  Most of our own dogs were rescues before they became special members of our family.  Here are some of our new dog jewelry pieces that celebrate animal rescue and those special people who work to rescue and find forever home.  These new rescue and adopt bracelets all begin with dog bones.Urge adoption with this beautiful dog bone bracelet.  Rose pink dog bone proclaims ADOPT and is combined with soft salmon pink coral and blue turquoise gemstone beads.  Hand wire wrapped with copper.Here's a rescue angel...

Wordless Wednesday: My Rowdy Retriever Boys

It's a bit like a dance...until Rudy flings himself onto the ground.And my rowdy retriever boys work towards a good game of bitey fa...

Lidia a Senior American Bulldog is Looking For Love

Lidia, senior American Bulldog   I don't know how this beautiful 8 year old girl came to the Humane Society of Missouri animal shelter.  It certainly could not have been from behavior problems.  Lidia is a senior white American Bulldog.  She's spayed, housebroken and up to date on routine shots.Lidia is a calm, mellow, love of a dog.  She'd love to take a stroll with you or snuggle up on the couch.  Take a look at her dog video, then call the HSMO in St Louis for more information 314-951-1562.  Lidia is animal ID # A527705  You can also find Lidia on Petfinder.You may interested to know why Lidia...

Dog Song Saturday: A Doggy Beach Party

It's Saturday, so time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.  Kick off your weekend with a little dog video fun.  Technically, today's selection is not a dog song, however when you watch this video you'll see why we chose to share it.  Walking On Sunshine is performed by Aly and AJ and is background music for a group of friends having some fun at the beach.   However, they're not just any friends, as you'll soon see.Given that summer is winding down and fall is just around the corner, what better way to celebrate the last gasp of summer than a doggy beach video.  These dogs have been trained in the Mirror Method and you may recognize some of them from their incredible Christmas dog video.Grab a dog.  Sit. Stay. Relax and enjoy Walking On Sunshine and a doggy beach...

Wordless Wednesday: Summertime

 All of our many hummingbird feeders are very busy as the "hummers" ready themselves to take off for winter quarters.  Flocks of geese began heading south a couple of weeks ago.  I suspect we'll have an early winter in the Ozarks.Our equine, Cakes and Ditty, could care less about the little winged things.Jeffie likes to watch the hummingbird wars from a safe distance where they won't dive bomb h...

Adopt Shawnee an Irish Setter Dog Looking for Love

Beautiful Shawnee is a seven year old Irish Setter currently in foster care.  He's neutered, up to date with routine shots, and house trained.  Shawnee is overweight and on special food right now, but otherwise a healthy boy looking for a forever home.  He'd really prefer a home without any cats. If you'd like to adopt Shawnee please visit www.saveoursetters.org and complete the on-line adoption application. Transportation can be arranged to just about any place in the United States.Save Our Setters, Inc. (S.O.S.), a non-profit organization, is a network of volunteers located across the country dedicated to rescuing and re-homing...

Dog Song Saturday: Don't Roof Rack Me Bro by Devo

Kick off your weekend with Dog Song Saturday at Talking Dogs.  Today we present Don't Roof Rack Me, Bro by Devo.  This new single, which honors Seamus Romney, will be released on August 26.  Just in time for National Dog Day.According to an article in Rolling Stone, Devo's Jerry Casale wants it clear that he's not stumping for Obama.  And neither are we.  However, we agree with Casale that how someone treats his dog reveals a lot about his character. We already weighed in on Seamus' journey to Canada strapped to the roof of Mitt Romney's car in this Talking Dogs blog post.Grab a dog.  Sit.  Stay. ...

Wordless Wednesday: Jeffie and His Dog Toys

Jeffie's first very own rope toy.Please, please throw the tennis ball.C'mon... it's never too cold for some Flippy Flier action.And what's this new toy?  Jeffie's very own puppy.Best. Toy. Ever. Jolly Ball is a game best played with your best frie...

Winry Turns 3!

Things have been exceedingly busy and full of life-changing epiphanies lately, but I couldn't not post about Winry's 3rd birthday yesterday! While we didn't get to do much of anything too special, she was able to do a couple running laps at the dog park, something she'd not been able to do for a while since being on rest for her knee. I'd like to take this opportunity to give Winry credit where it is due: She is, and continues to be awesome! Super easy pup that can be left without bother, eats anything you put in front of her with no fuss, is always submissive and non-confrontational, gets along great with all other dogs, never complains...

USDA Plan to Regulate Dog Breeders Internet Sales

Is this where that puppy came from?  Time is running out for you to make your voice heard regarding the USDA's plan to regulate dog breeders who sell over the internet.  All comments must be received by August 15, 2012. You can submit your comments electronically by going to the federal rule making portal here.These new USDA rules would require breeders who sell multiple puppies over the Internet to be federally licensed and regulated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Currently, Internet sellers are exempt from the Animal Welfare Act which only covers breeders for the wholesale market such as those who breed dogs for pet...

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

MiloJoin 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: A532307Oreo is a 7 months old female Labrador Retriever / Beagle dog mix puppy who is ready to explore the world with you. Pet ID A534263OreoBugsy 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...

The German Shepherd Song: Dog Song Saturday

It's Saturday!  Time to kick off the weekend with a dog song at Talking Dogs!  Today we present The German Shepherd Song featuring absolutely wonderful photos of these beautiful dogs. This dog song music video was put together by the My Dog Club facebook page folks. Listen the the lyrics of this rhythmic rap song and even if you don't usually like rap, you'll like this song.Rudy and Jeffie are grooving... he's loyal... he's spoiled... Just don't tell them that they're not German Shepherd Dogs.You know the drill.  Sit.  Stay.  Relax and enjoy The German Shepherd Song.  Fetch more dog song videos at Talking Dogs and be sure to scroll down below today's dog song video to explore some barking good dog blogs in today's Pet Blogger Hop!  And just a little shameless...

Wordless Wednesday: Little Rudy

Three of my favorite photos of Rudy when he was a puppy.Puppyhood never lasts long enough.  Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.  ~Robert Brault Scroll down and enjoy more pet photos at the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop sponsored by Blog Paws!...

Adopt a Beagle Dog: Layla is Looking for Love

 Layla is looking for a forever home.  She's a spayed female, tricolor Beagle who is about one year old.  Just look at that happy face and wagging tail!  Layla's a beauty!  Right now she's living at the Humane Society of Missouri Chesterfield Valley animal shelter, but she'd much rather have some fun with you and your family.Call 636-530-0805 for more information about Layla ID# A534...

Dog Song Saturday: I'm Just a Dog

Kick off your weekend with a dog song music video at Talking Dogs.  Today we feature I'm Just a Dog and I'm Doing Dog Stuff starring Barry the rapping dog, Mylo the singing cat, Rhett, Mush, Maddy, Pitty Pat, Hank, Madeline, Mammy, Scrappy, Sammy, Whitie, Lola and Roxie.  And, yes.  Those are the dogs that are rapping.Don't care for rap music?  Well, then you haven't experienced dogs and cats rapping!  Give it a listen.  We're pretty sure you're going to enjoy the critters in this video.  Woof!Grab a dog.  Sit.  Stay.  Groove along with I'm Just a Dog and I'm Doing Dog Stuff.  Fetch more dog song videos at Talking Dogs and be sure to scroll down below today's video to explore some barking good dog blogs because today is a Pet Blogger Hop....

Product Review: Rachael Ray's Nutrish Naturally Delish Wet Dog Food

 We love Nutrish Naturally Delish wet dog food!  And by "we" I mean both the canine and human members of our family.Rachael Ray's Nutrish Naturally Delish is an all natural wet food for dogs inspired by the recipes from Rachael's kitchen.  You won't find any corn, wheat, soy or any nasty artificial junk in these wholesome doggie stews.  Using only tender chunks of real meat, veggies, essential vitamins and minerals, Nutrish Naturally Delish provides a nutritious and tasty food that we bet your dog will love.Rachael Ray Nutrish Naturally Delish wet dog food stews.Jeffie and Rudy were eager to give Naturally Delish a try, but...

Wordless Wednesday: Best Friends

Though Rudy considers himself Jeffie's dog, he does take time out for a little feline companionship with Skeet...