Cat Jewelry on Sale Now at For Love of a Dog

Cat and Mouse Rainbow Bridge Bracelet at For Love of a DogIn the spirit of better late than never, I'm celebrating Adopt a Cat Month at For Love of a Dog with a sale!Lampwork Cat Bracelet at For Love of a DogPurrfect cat lover jewelry gifts that are all handmade and most are one of a kind.  Black Cat Necklace at For Love of a DogYou'll find cat themed necklaces, bracelets, pins, earrings and more!  If you have a crazy cat lady on your holiday shopping list, here's your chance to snag a bargain.  In fact, you can save 10% on your order - including sale items - with this discount code at checkout:  FLDNEWCat Lover Bracelet...

Cowboys and Rodeos: Dog Song Saturday with Horses

It's Saturday, so you're probably expecting a dog song music video here at Talking Dogs.   Not today.  However, I don't think you'll be disappointed!If you've followed this blog for long, or are a fan of For Love of a Dog jewelry, you know that I love horses.  So, you won't be surprised that I simply could not resist sharing this video.The song Cowboys and Rodeos is performed here by Colleen Peterson.  The video it accompanies features mares and their foals and was filmed by singer/songwriter Nancy Simmonds.  You'll see Appaloosas, Arabians, miniature horses and foals... lots of foals.You don't have to be a cowgirl...

Follow-up Friday: Dog Treats Toys Tornadoes

I'm happy to be joining Heart Like a Dog in the follow-up Friday blog hop this week.  This is the blog hop that lets you wrap up your week and leads you right into the weekend.  Hosted by FUF creator, Jodi at Heart Like a Dog and co-hosted this week by JoAnn from Sand Spring Cheseapeakes.The really big excitement this week - well, for the dogs, anyway - was that their prizes arrived from Pooch Smooches giveaway.  Jeffie, Rudy, and Rosie received 3 package of KONG jerky treats.  Thanks, Jackie & Rita! Rudy has very good manners.  Good boy, Rudy!Rosie has no time for manners when mama is holding a KONG jerky treat!Jeffie...

Oklahoma Tornado Pet Adoption Event July 13

The Central Oklahoma Humane Society has announced a special adoption event for homeless animals displaced by the May tornadoes that devastated areas of central Oklahoma.  These are pets who are victims of the tornadoes who have not been claimed by their owners.Hope After the Storm is a private - invitation only - adoption event to be held on Saturday, July 13.  They will be selecting 100 potential dog adopters and 50 potential cat adopters at random for the event through their online forms at okhumane.org/hopeafterthestorm.  Applications will be accepted until Friday, July 5 at noon.When you follow that link (okhumane.org/hopeafterthestorm)...

Wordless Wednesday: Puppy Eyes

Our puppy, Rosie can melt a heart with one lo...

Huckleberry: American Bulldog Pitbull Adoptable Dog

Just look at this beautiful boy!  My heart melted at first glance.Huckleberry is an American Bulldog / Pit Bull Terrier mixed breed dog.  He's 1 1/2 years old and already neutered.  A big lap dog, Huckleberry loves people.  He's a lover in a beautiful white and black furry dog body.Huckleberry is learning to walk on a leash and already knows how to sit.  I love how attentive he is to his surroundings.  Alert, but content to sit at the side of the shelter volunteer.Take a look at this beautiful dog's adoption video below:For more information about Huckleberry, contact the Humane Society of Missouri in Saint Louis...

Monday Mischief: Monkey Murder

As I came down the hallway yesterday, I was stopped in my tracks by monkey guts.  No body, but at best a monkey had suffered a brutal attack.  At worst, I was seeing the evidence of a monkey murder.Not only did I not see any monkey body, the house was unusually quiet. Just a small, scattered trail of monkey guts...   which led me to... the perp! Caught red-handed... or should I say white bearded? Rosie says:  What?  What monkey? Oh... you mean this monkey?I didn't have anything to do with it! R I P MonkeyWe're joining the Monday Mischief pet blog hop today.  Hosted by...

Ugly Dogs Need More Love: Dog Song Saturday

It's Saturday, so time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.  Have we got a good one for you today!Ugly Dogs Need More Love comes to us from our friend Skip Haynes at Pet CDs and is an original dog song music video celebrating shelter dogs.  All the dogs in this video are shelter dogs who were rescued and adopted into forever homes.  Personally, I didn't see an ugly dog among the bunch and I was glad to see that the song credits state:  There are no ugly dogs!Grab a dog.  Grab some tissues.  Sit.  Stay.  Relax and enjoy Ugly Dogs Need More Love.Fetch more dog song music videos at Talking Dogs and be sure...

Take Your Dog to Work Day

Today is Take Your Dog to Work Day - a holiday to celebrate the bond we have with our dogs and encourage adoption.  First celebrated in 1999 and founded by Pet Sitters International, thousands of pet owners will be celebrating this 15th annual event.Here at For Love of a Dog, my dogs accompany me to work every day.  In fact, their full-fledged members of the For Love of a Dog team.  Jeffie is in charge of security and does a fabulous job patrolling the perimeter.Jeffie patrolling.These days Rudy is in charge of puppy-care and keeping Rosie out of mischief. Each of the Talking Dogs is a great spokesdog for adoption. ...

Missouri Puppy Miller Nabs Congressional Seat in Landslide

Jason Smith, 32 year old Republican and native of Salem, Missouri, served as a member of the Missouri House Representatives since 2005.  On June 6, 2013, Smith was elected to the US Congress in what has been called a landslide victory.  In the special election for the vacant 8th Congressional district, Smith led his opponent 2 to 1.Smith promoted his ties to agriculture throughout the campaign and in the most recent House session was successful in getting a resolution passed that will place a "Right to Farm" constitutional amendment before voters next year.Opponents of the proposal have attempted to portray the measure as backlash...

Wordless Wednesday: Tasty Cat Toes

Skeeter does not belong to a witness protection program and she is not Amish.   She is not looking into the camera and posing nicely because, quite frankly, that is beneath her!  Clean toes are waaaay more importa...

Happy Dog Daddy Day!

You feed us when we're hungry,You keep water in our dish,You let us sleep on anything,Or in any place we wish.You sometimes let us lick your hands,Or even lick your face,Despite the fact we've licked ourselvesIn every private place.You taught us how to come when called,You taught us how to sit.You always let us go outside,so we can take a sh... Stroll.You'll always have our loyaltyUp to the bitter end,'Cause after all, it's plain to see...You are a dog's best friend!~UnknownHAPPY DOG (& Cat) DADDY's D...

Dog Song Saturday: You're My Best Friend

Not only is it Saturday and time for a dog song at Talking Dogs, but it's Father's Day tomorrow.  So we're dedicating today's dog music video to all the dog daddies, especially those deployed in the military.You're My Best Friend is not (technically) a dog song, however it is perfect for this fantastic video of dogs welcoming their owners home from deployment.Grab a dog.  Sit.  Stay.  Grab a tissue or two.  Relax and enjoy You're My Best Friend by Queen, then have a barking good Father's Day weekend!Fetch more dog song music videos at Talking Dogs - sure to please any dog daddy - and scroll down below today's feature...

Wordless Wednesday: Wiener Dog?

Rosie - aided by tall grass - doing her best impression of a chubby Dachshund.  (Please, Mother Nature, give us enough dry days so we can mow the gras...

Adoptable Dog: Her Whole Life in a Shelter Waiting

Carley is over 5 years old and has spent her whole life at the Dogwood Animal Shelter in Osage Beach, Missouri.Carley came to Dogwood as a puppy.  Her brother was adopted fairly soon, but she's still waiting. She is listed on Petfinder as an Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) and Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog.  Primarily black with some tan, Carley weighs 65 pounds and has been spayed.  She's completed the shelter's 6 week obedience class.  Shelter staff report that Carley is a smart girl.  She learns fast and is very eager to please.Carley's adoption fees have been reduced to 1/2 price.  For more information...

Dog Song Saturday: We Are the Wiener Dogs

It's Saturday!  Time for a dog song at Talking Dogs!  We hope you're fans of Curious George, because today's dog music video is We Are the Wiener Dogs with film footage from Curious George.Love a wiener dog?  Can't resist a cute cartoon?  This is the song for you!  Hmmm, or maybe this one?Grab a dog - a Dachshund if you're lucky!  Sit.  Stay.  Relax and enjoy We Are the Wiener Dogs.  Fetch more dog song music videos at Talking Dogs.  You'll be surprised at our collection!  Be sure to scroll down below today's featured video song to explore some barking good blogs in today's Pet Blogger...

The Stolen Dog by Tricia O'Malley

In The Stolen Dog, Tricia O'Malley  shares her family's experience when their dog was stolen and how they recovered him through their own hard work. From The Stolen Dog website: When Briggs, a Boston Terrier, is stolen from his family's deck and shoved into a waiting car, a chain of event unfold that shakes the city.  The Stolen Dog follows Tricia and Josh, Briggs' owners, as they fight a force unknown, enduring death threats, psychic interventions, false leads, fake set-ups, and the threat of dog fighting.  A heart-wrenching yet ultimately uplifting story of love, fearlessness, and hope - a captivating view of the best and...

Wordless Wednesday: I See You

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Senior Dogs Available for Adoption: Tuesday Tails

Oran - Adoptable Senior Black Lab Mix at Stray Rescue of St Louis Oran is 12 1/2 year old, male black Lab mixed breed dogs available for adoption from Stray Rescue of St Louis.  According to shelter staff:Oran is one of the most loved dogs ever rescued.  He's quite the character.  Very sweet and friendly.  He loves to do for long, leisurely strolls and is a perfect gentleman on a leash.  He would do best in a home where he is the only pet unless it is a dog like his girlfriend, Josephine.Oran is eligible for Stray Rescue's Seniors For Seniors program. Senior citizens (preferably, but not limited to, those on a fixed...

Monday Mischief: Green Dog Toes and a Winner

Mother Nature continues to have different ideas than we do about spring.  As each variety of flower, blooming shrubs and tress begins to bloom their hearts out, along comes a storm and the petals are on the ground.  Lots of rain, high winds, and even some hail add to the "fun."In between storms, we run around cutting bouquets to enjoy in the house and try to keep up with mowing grass.  Yesterday the Dog Daddy jumped the gun and began mowing when it was definitely still too wet and lush.  (You know what's coming, right?)Technically, Rudy is a yellow Lab.  In reality,  he is a white boy.  At least he...

Dog Song Saturday: Dogs Dogs Dogs

It's Saturday!  Time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.  We've got one with a tempo that will wake you up!  Dogs Dogs Dogs (Just Want to Pet You) is a fun original song by The Brunswick Project.Go get a cup of coffee so you're fully awake.  You don't want to miss any of this fast paced dog video.  Go ahead, we'll wait.     You'll see all kinds of dogs - doing all kinds of things and it's barking good fun. Grab a dog.  Sit. Stay.  Relax and enjoy Dogs, Dogs, Dogs.   Fetch more dog song music videos at Talking Dogs, plus learn why we do this crazy thing every week.  Scroll down...