Tiny Confessions Dog Art | Product Review

Ever wonder what your dog is thinking?  Why is your cat looking at you that way?  Christopher Rozzi is providing some answers with his Tiny Confessions.Tiny Confessions are handcrafted prints of original paintings of dogs, cats, and other creatures.  In addition to the very charming artwork, Rozzi provides a few secret thoughts and a few guilty admissions!  A wide selection is available at his Tiny Confessions shop on Etsy.We think the confessions are pretty dog-gone cute!  The artwork is truly lovely.  The expressions on the dogs is what truly captured my attention.  Rozzie is a guy who pays attention to the...

New Yellow Labrador Retriever Jewelry Star Bracelet

Does a yellow Lab have a starring role in your life?  Then check out this new yellow Labrador Retriever dog lover bracelet at For Love of a Dog.This handmade bracelet is full of multi color hand carved gemstone stars, hand wire wrapped with gold jeweler's wire.  Charm include a sweet coordinating jasper gemstone heart, gold three dimensional dog bone, and a hand crafted yellow Lab dog charm.Perfect gift for any yellow Labrador Retriever dog lover!Fetch more Labrador Retriever dog jewely at For Love of a Dog.  You'll find yellow, black, and chocolate Lab necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins and pendants that all are handmade and...

New Puppy Bowl App from Subaru

Subaru: Dog Tested. Dog Approved.� Are you ready for some Puppy Bowl?! Get ready for the big game with a new Puppy Bowl Co-viewing App presented by Subaru!  Puppy Bowl IX is almost here!  Airing live on Sunday, February 3, any one who loves puppies - and who doesn't love puppies - needs to tune in to Animal Planet at 3 pm E/P time for the big game!  The Puppy bowl is an annual 2 hour television special that debuted on The Animal Planet eight years ago.  Puppies play a football game with dog toys and hilarity ensues.There's a Most Valuable Pup award, a water bowl cam, slow motion cameras, hedgehog referees and more. ...

New Gold Dog Bone Jewelry Purple Lampwork Bracelet

Inspired by the dog lover bracelet I created for Rachael Ray, this dog bone bracelet is chunky and rich with the color purple.  Fabulous gift for Valentine's Day!Big fat aurola borealis finish purple crystals flash in the light and give off sparkling rainbows.  I've combined them with chubby artisan lampwork beads in shades of purple.  Some have lovely lavender flowers applied on deep purple cores.  Others have violet flowers encased in glass.  All are hand wire wrapped with gold jeweler's wire to surround a sweet gold three dimensional dog bone.   Don't miss the charming gold dog collar and dog bone toggle...

Wordless Wednesday | Napping

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Valentine's Day Jewelry Red Coral Dog Bone Bracelet

If your special Valentine is a dog lover, delight her with this one of a kind handmade red coral dog bone bracelet for Valentine's Day.Big fat red coral gemstone beads surround artisan lampwork beads:  mod scarlet hearts in a white base and raised flowers on a red and clear glass core.  The focal is a white three dimensional glass dog bone.  Charming silver dog collar and dog bone toggle clasp.Enjoy fun gift packaging, complete with ribbon bow, and free standard shipping within the United States.  Shop For Love of a Dog now for best selection.  Since most of our items are one of a kind, when they're gone, they're...

Black Lab Dog Jewelry Amethyst Birthday Bracelet

This amethyst and purple lampwork black Labrador Retriever dog bracelet is perfect any time, but especially for a February birthday girl.Beautiful artisan lampwork beads have lavender flowers raised from a purple core.  They coordinated perfectly with the amethyst gemstone beads.  The black Lab dog charm is entirely hand made of resin poured into a hand carved mold, then hand finished and painted.  True to AKC / UKC dog breed standards, highly detailed, this dog charm is two dimensional (flat on back.)Fetch more Labrador Retriever dog jewelry at For Love of a Dog.  You'll find necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more in...

Heart Dog Auction at Labrador Life Line

Labrador Life Line's Annual Heart Dog auction begins on February 1 and runs through February 16.  This is one of their biggest fundraisers and your participation can result in more happy endings for so many Labs in need.Bid to win some amazing items in the following categories:For the Dog (Lovin') HouseDon't Shred This Paper! (books, calendars)Dog Hair Collectors (clothing)People Pleasers (stuff for humans)For YOUR Heart DogMid-Auction MadnessFlea Market (odds 'n ends)Auction Rules and Regulations can be found here.   Preview some of the auction items and register now to be able to bid here.Snag some bargains or even something...

New Samoyed Dog Jewelry Amethyst Bracelet

Samoyed dog theme? Check.  February birthstone? Check.  Handmade and one of a kind?  Check!This beautiful Samoyed dog charm bracelet would be a wonderful birthday or Valentine's Day gift.  Lovely genuine amethyst gemstone beads are hand wire wrapped with silver jeweler's wire, in combination with sparkling clear crystal rondelles.  Charms include a silver heart, 3-D silver dog bone, and a hand crafted Samoyed dog charm.This Samoyed charm is true to AKC / UKC dog breed standards and individually hand crafted.  Made of resin from a hand carved mold, then hand painted.  Sure to please any Samoyed dog lover.Fetch...

Adoptable Dog Boogie Pilgrim Has Personality to Spare

You really do need a fun loving, car riding, grass rolling guy in your life, right?Boogie Pilgrim is all that and more!For starters, he is one handsome dude of a dog.  A beautiful white with some black beauty marks, Boogie Pilgrim is a 45 pound, one year old, Pitbull Terrier mix.  He is working on his house manners and is learning basic training commands.He may look like a distinguished gentleman in his photo, but you should see him lolling on a comfy bed or couch.  Boogie Pilgrim loves car rides and knows that his place is in the back seat, checking on the world outside the window.  He's an outdoor boy and loves to roll in...

New Dachshund Dog Jewelry Amethyst Turquoise Bracelet

Lively color combination in this new handmade Dachshund dog lover bracelet.I combined amethyst and turquoise gemstone beads, along with deep turquoise crystal rondelles, with silver jeweler's wire.  Charms include a sweet silver heart, three dimensional silver dog bone, and a hand crafted black and tan Dachshund.The Doxie charm is two dimensional (flat on back) and crafted from resin poured into a hand carved mold, then hand painted.  A little work of art, highly detailed, and true to AKC / UKC dog breed standards.This sweet bracelet would make a great gift any time, but especially if your Dachshund dog lover has a February birthday.Fetch...

Dog Song Saturday: Three Leg Dog by Cove Store Pickers

It's Saturday, so time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.  Today's song is Three Leg Dog in honor of my dog, Benji, who crossed the Rainbow Bridge a long time ago.  Benji was a tripawd after losing a back leg to cancer.  I don't know how Joe, the "Three Legged Dog of Awesomeness from Washington State", lost his leg, but his spirit reminds me of my Benji.Three Leg Dog is performed here by the Cove Store Pickers in this original music video they created.Grab a dog.  A tripawd if you've got one!  Sit.  Stay.  Relax and tap your toe to Three Leg Dog.Fetch more dog song music videos at Talking Dogs, if you've a...

New Amethyst Bracelet for a February Birthday Dog Lover

If your favorite dog lover is a February birthday girl, be sure to see this amethyst dog bone bracelet.Handmade with amethyst gemstone, silver three dimensional dog bones, and artisan lampwork.  The lampwork beads include raised lavender flowers on a purple core, plus beautiful violet flowers encased in glass.  Charming silver dog collar and dog bone toggle clasp finishes it off.Fetch more dog lover jewelry at For Love of a Dog.  We offer necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants and pins in many specific dog breeds, mixed breed mutts, too.  Don't miss our dog rescue jewelry and Rainbow Bridge pet memorial bracelets.Enjoy gift...

HooRag Bandanas for Dogs | Product Review

When HooRag Bandanas contacted me and offered a couple of their dog bandanas to try, I looked at their web site and thought:  what fun!  Though we're not keen on costuming our dogs, both Jeffie and Rudy enjoy wearing bandanas.  Rudy, especially.HooRag Bandanas are not at all your ordinary bandana.  They are a seamless cotton-polyester blened micro-fiber that is light weight, moisture wicking, and fun to wear.  Originally designed for people, as opposed to canines, Florida based, Hoo-Rag bandanas are popular with snow boarders, snow skiers, runners, mountain bikers, hikers, and more.  People use them as a traditional...

New Heart and Flowers Dog Lover Jewelry Bracelet

Perfect jewelry gift for a dog lover on Valentine's Day!  This dog bone bracelet has hearts, flowers, and will go with anything.Chunky snow quartz gemstone beads surround artisan lampwork beads: white core with sweet red hearts and the other has cheerful raised flowers on a red and clear base.  Centerpiece is a three dimensional white glass dog bone.  Check out that adorable silver dog collar and dog bone toggle clasp.Shop now for best selection since most of our jewelry pieces are one of a kind.   Fetch more dog lover jewelry at For Love of a Dog.  We offer complimentary re-sizing to make sure your gift bracelet fits,...

Sniff and Mark New iPhone App for Dog Lovers

Sniff and Mark is a fun new iPhone app to play with your dog, family, and friends.  Developed by Peter Lipa, Sniff and Mark was inspired by his Vizsla dog, Skippy, and other dogs in his family.  In this game, real dogs are the center of the action.  Players use their gps-enabled iPhones to mark along with their dogs on their walks.  The app gives a visual presentation of the dog's changing territory and keeps track of all the states visited by the dog.Players are able to see the other Sniff and Mark dogs that have marked in a spot earlier and can also leave messages for each other.  Sort of like how dogs leave messages...

Valentine's Day Gift Guide Includes For Love of a Dog

We are thrilled that For Love of a Dog has been included in the 2013 Craftsyble Valentine's Day Gift Guide!Each year Craftsyble hand picks just a few products that would make perfect fits for the one you love.  This year their gift guide includes a one of a kind handmade dog lover bracelet from For Love of a Dog.Hot Pink Bling Dog Lover Bracelet from For Love of a DogOur Hot Pink Bling Dog Lover Bracelet includes some wonderful artisan lampwork beads: heart, dog bone, paw prints and flowers, plus sparkling crystals and a sweet silver dog collar toggle.The 2013 Craftyble Valentine's Day Gift Guide is full of fabulous ideas - all handmade...

Wise Puppy Rosie | Wordless Wednesday

  Whatcha lookin' at, Rosie?  Yikes!  Rowdy retriever boys! Oh, little wise one.  Better to be an observ...

New Border Collie Jewelry - Amethyst Bracelet

This new Border Collie amethyst dog lover bracelet would be a perfect birthday gift for a February dog lady!This bracelet includes a wonderful hand crafted Border Collie dog art charm. The charm is not a flat cut out, but actually is two dimensional (flat on back). This little dog sculpture is handmade of resin, hand cast in a hand sculpted mould, then carefully air brush painted. True to AKC and UKC dog breed standards, highly detailed and beautiful. Other charms include a sleek silver heart and three dimensional dog bone.This bracelet was created with lovely purple amethyst gemstone beads, hand wire wrapped with silver jeweler's wire. A...

Fighting Canine Cancer: Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is an effort to learn how to prevent cancer and other diseases.  Conducted by the Morris Animal Foundation, it is the largest and longest observational study ever undertaken to improve the health of dogs.  The study will enroll up to 3,000 Golden Retriever dogs and will last 10 - 14 years.The study is based out of Colorado with the assistance of the Flint Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University.  They're looking for Golden Retriever dogs under two years of age.  So far approximately 500 dogs are participating in the study.  The goal is 3,000. The Morris Animal Foundation...

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Adoptable Pets

Tired of the same old, same old, for Valentine's Day?  Head to St. Louis Missouri and celebrate with adorable, adoptable pets instead!On Tuesday, February 12, the Humane Society of Missouri is having a soiree to remember.  Join them for cocktails, light appetizers, and meet plenty of single pets looking for love at this fun, casual event.Your ticket gets you one drink and unlimited trips to the Doggie Kissing Booth!  Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Missouri's Cinderella Fund, which makes extraordinary surgeries possible for injured and abused animals. Since 1870, the Humane Society of Missouri has been dedicated to...

New Red Hot Valentine Dog Lover Bracelet

Just in time for Valentine's Day gift giving!  Check out this red hot dog lover bracelet at For Love of a Dog.A handmade porcelain dog bone is surrounded with ruby red crystal rondelle beads.  Red and white polka dog artisan lampwork bead is joined by another with a white core and adorable red Valentime hearts.  A silver dog collar and dog bone toggle clasp completes the piece.Fetch more handmade, one of a kind dog lover jewelry at For Love of a Dog.  You'll find great Valentine's Day gift ideas for dog ladies who love mutts, as well as pure breed dogs.  Shop soon for best selection since most are one of a kind pieces...

Free Pet Care Available in 63107 Zip Code

Live in the 63107 zip code in St. Louis, MO?  Take advantage of free help for your pets! Through their Families With Paws program, Stray Rescue of Saint Louis is sharing information and free pet care resources, one zip code at a time. Working with a grant from the National Humane Society, Stray Rescue is targeting one zip code at a time within their city.  Going door to door, Stray Rescue is offering free pet care assistance:Spays and neuters for dogs and catsRabies and distemper shots for dogs and catsMicrochips for dogs and catsCurrently they're working with the 63107 zip code, the program will move to different zip codes in the future. ...