Fostering Dogs: Kristi and Glenn Austin Q and A

Jingle was found as a stray with her two 8 month old puppies by animal control in Christiansburg, VA.  No one claimed this little family.  The puppies were adopted, but beautiful mama hound, Jingle, remained homeless.That's when a Virginia couple, Kristi and Glenn Austin, stepped up and agreed to foster Jingle while she underwent spay surgery.  That's Jingle (left) at the shelter, sporting a new collar, and loaded in the Austin vehicle getting ready for her roadtrip to foster care with Kristi and Glenn. I can't say I was surprised.  Kristi and Glenn have been fostering for awhile and they especially love hounds! ...

Wordless Wednesday: My Snow Dogs

 Now I know how Rudy lost his coat the other day... To the North!   No, to the South! ...

Dog Mom Jewelry Bracelet Give Away

We're celebrating a birthday! No cake;  no candles.  However, there's a gift for one of you! As many of you know, my mom passed away earlier this month.  Today, February 26, is her birthday.I decided to celebrate with a giveaway and a special sale at For Love of a Dog.When you visit For Love of a Dog, you'll see that my Dog Mom jewelry is on sale, plus some specific dog breed jewelry, too:  Pit Bull, Labrador Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, Dachshund, Fox Terrier, Lhasa Apso (Shih Tzu.)    These are the breeds of dog that were my mom's special life companions.  Maybe they're yours, too. A Dog Mom...

You Do the Math: World Spay Day

Reproduction facts about dogs and cats from the Humane Society of the United States:One un-spayed female dog and her un-spayed offspring can theoretically produce 67,000 dogs in six years. One un-spayed female cat and one un-neutered male cat and their offspring can result in 420,000 kittens in seven years.A single female cat can have 29 litters in 10 years.A male cat can sire as many as 2,500 kittens in a single year;  a male dog can sire almost as many puppies.According to research data gathered from the American Humane Society and Pet Finder as of August 2012: Total number of US animal shelters:  5,000Number of companion animals...

Rudy is an Adoptable Boxer Pit Bull Puppy

What a cutie!  And, let's face it, I couldn't resist featuring a dog named Rudy!  This adorable boy is a brown brindle and white Boxer and Pit Bull.  Rudy is still at puppy at only 4 months old and full of playful puppy energy.Rudy has been calling the Humane Society of Missouri animal shelter in St Louis home since November 2012.  Definitely time for this sweet boy to find a loving forever home.Take a look at Rudy's adoption video below and then please share!  Let's network and find Rudy someone who will teach him to be the loving, well behaved companion he wants to be.Interested in adopting Rudy?  Contact the Humane...

Help! A Cat Music Video: Dog Song Saturday

It's Saturday, so time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.  Hope you won't be too disappointed, but we're actually featuring a cat music video today.  Skeeter insisted!February 26 is World Spay Day and we're celebrating a little early with Help!   Put together by the Alliance for Humane Action, this cat music video provides a very important message:  spay or neuter your cat.  Of course, the same is true for dog owners.We'll be talking more about World Spay Day later this month, but right now it's time for you to grab a cat (or dog)!  Sit.  Stay.  Relax and enjoy Help! Cat Music Video.Fetch more dog (and...

Snow Dogs Video from The Daily Puppy

If you follow For Love of a Dog on Facebook, then you already know I have a "thing" for snow dogs.  With 2 inches of sleet on the ground here in the Missouri Ozarks - with more ice and snow on the way - I couldn't resist sharing my addiction with you.That's our puppy, Rosie, on the left, exploring some of that white stuff. I love this Snow Dogs video from The Daily Puppy and I suspect you will, too.  Take a break from your day and get ready to smi...

Wordless Wednesday: Rosie is Born to Be Wild

  Get your motor running.  Head out to the highway.(C'mon... sing along!)Lookin' for adventure and whatever comes my way.Born to be wild...   Rosie's born to be wild...   Rose says Jeffie can have his Subaru;  she's got her biker jacket and she's ready to roll on a Harley Chopper.(or something like th...

Good Dog Take Outs: Congratulations Dog and Cat Lovers!

Congratulations to these lucky six winners in our Good Dog Take Outs dog and cat treat giveaway!Saki A Heather PKelly Ann TLisa BGizmoTiffany A We need to hear from you soon or alternate winners will be chosen!   Please send your shipping information and let us know which two varieties of Good Dog Take Outs you'd like to receive.Thanks to everyone who entered!  Follow the For Love of a Dog Talking Dogs blog for more fun giveaways in the future! *Winners were chosen at random by Rafflecopt...

Subaru #DogTested Fun Apps and Giveaway

Many years ago, when I was single and had a good case of the wanderlust, my rescue dog, Benji, and I went everywhere together.  Benji was a big dog, a Doberman / German Shepherd cross, and my car was a very small hatchback.  If Benji had his head out the window, people laughingly warned me that my car was going to tip over.  Whenever I parked to run an errand, Benji always moved into the driver's seat.  Many times I returned to my car to find people talking to him.  And this became a standard line:  "Does this dog have a driver's license?"These days I'm married with three dogs and we're in the market...

Westminster Look Alike Adoptable Dog

Once glance at this adorable little face and I was reminded of Banana Joe, winner of Westminster!  This cute little guy is Manchester.  He's a black Cairn Terrier mixed breed dog.  Animal shelter staff believe he's about 2 years old.Manchester loves to go for walks, prefers to do his business outdoors and he's already neutered.Take a look at his adoption video below and you may very well have found a charming new addition to your family. For more information about Manchester, contact the Humane Society of Missouri Chesterfield Valley animal shelter location at 636-530-0805.  Manchester's animal ID number is A544340Since...

Dog Song Saturday: Dogs Dogs Dogs

It's Dog Song Saturday at Talking Dogs!  Given the recent weather and all the snow, it seemed fitting to feature some dogs in snow today.Before the Iditarod and the Yukon Quest, there was the All Alaska Sweepstakes.  This is the music video from the movie Running With Spirits - the 2008 All Alaska Sweepstakes.  (�2009 Husky Productions).  The song, Dogs, Dogs, Dogs! is performed by Kyf Brewer and Jim Parkinson and the girls of Raining Hearts.  It is their salute to the true spirit of these sled dog races - the dogs!Grab a dog.  Sit.  Stay.  Relax and enjoy Dogs, Dogs, Dogs!   Fetch more dog...

Comfy Dog Boots for Jeffie | Product Review

Of all the dogs in my life only one has worn boots and loved them.  Though I'm quite sure he's not interested in making a fashion statement, I know he absolutely hates getting snow between his toes.  Can't say that I blame him.  Poor boy, he has very hairy toes.Used to standing patiently to put on a coat in super cold or snowy weather, Jeffie wasn't sure what was going on when his first set of boots were on his feet.  One step outdoors and it was like a light bulb went off in his head:  dry feet!That first set of dog boots lasted for several winters.  Unfortunately, when they began to wear out (and I no longer could...