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 smile!

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 caught my eye when I was choosing a dog to feature today.  She looks so much like Hanah.  On May 22, 2011, a devastating tornado struck Joplin, Missouri.  The storm yanked Hanah from her owner's arms as they were taking shelter.  At the time Hanah was 5 years old and 110 pounds.  She was seen after the tornado and it is suspected that she was picked up by someone.  Hanah's family is still searching for her.  

Hanah's dog mom, Kari Wilkes has set up this Facebook page, Bring Hanah Home and you can read more about Hanah there.  Whenever I see a white American Bulldog, I make sure to check for Hanah's one blue eye, one brown eye.  After you read Hanah's story, you will, too.

East Tennessee Bloodhound Dog Rescue Event

East Tennessee Bloodhound Rescue is located deep in the backwoods of Powell, Tennessee.  Founded five years ago to rescue Bloodhounds, they now rescue senior dogs of any breed, especially those who have been severely abused.  These dogs are able to live the rest of their lives at the sanctuary.

Dogs available for adoption from East Tennessee Bloodhound Rescue can be found on Petfinder.  When they're ready for their new homes, all will be up to date on all shots and spayed or neutered.

Always in need of funds, especially for vet bills, this rescue also needs volunteers to help at adoption events, fostering and socializing the dogs.  

Right now East Tennessee Bloodhound Rescue is conducting an online auction on Facebook.  Bid to win a wide variety of prizes, including a Bloodhound dog breed necklace donated by For Love of a Dog Jewelry and Gifts.  The auction runs through June 30th and you can instructions for bidding on the East Tennessee Bloodhound Rescue Facebook page.

Here's a photo of the Bloodhound necklace donated by For Love of a Dog:

Handmade porcelain Bloodhound dog head sculpture pendant on a silver snake chain necklace.

Support Bloodhound and senior dog adoption - check out the Eastern Tennessee Bloodhound Rescue auction event now at https://www.facebook.com/East-Tennessee-Bloodhound-Rescue

Gifts of the Heart: Pooch Tags

Jeffie, Rudy and the Dog Daddy recently gave me some late Mother's Day gifts and I know you want to see them!  They were late because they were custom made by Saltville, VA artist, Serina Jones.

They were worth the wait. 

A custom large dog tag of Jeffie, complete with a name tag.

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Sweet little portrait earrings of Lucy and Tucker.

Serina's custom pet tag portrait of Rudy is a masterpiece!

However, it's this one that made me cry.

Custom portrait tag pendant of Lucy, my own Queen of Hearts.

Serina is an animal lover and has 3 Dachshunds, including one cart dog, plus a rescued Pittie.  She developed a "tag fetish," began collecting unique dog tags for her boys and when really good ones were hard to find... she began making her own.

Each dog tag is handcrafted from metal ( aluminum, copper, brass, nickel, bronze and white metal) and assembled with rivets, studs and metal accents.  Hand cut using no laser or high tech dies, each is unique and one of a kind.

In her Etsy shop, Pooch Tags, Serina offers a wide variety of ready made dog breed tags, as well as some amazingly creative shapes and sayings. 

Custom orders are welcome and the process is easy.  In our case, several head shot photographs were submitted to Serina via email and just look what she created!

Give your dog a new, stylish look with a specially designed dog tag from Pooch Tags.  I think Jeffie and Rudy are going to look pretty handsome in theirs.  I follow Pooch Tags on Facebook now just to see the new tags available and the customer submitted photos of happy Pooch Tags wearing dogs.

I love handmade.  I love dogs - especially my own.  I love gifts of the heart.  And I am one very much loved and happy dog mama! 

Giveaway: Wise Up Pet Care Workbooks

Win a Wise Up Workbook!  Last week we reviewed the Wise Up Workbook, Organizing the Care of My Dog by Morgan T. Orr and Penelope Orr Spry.  You can read our full review here.


Now we've teamed up with Wise Up to offer you a chance to win your choice of Wise Up Workbooks.

Thanks to Rafflecopter, you have several ways to enter, so be sure to come back and enter each day to increase your odds of winning.

Three (3) winners will be selected on Friday, June 8 and each may choose one (1) workbook from the following:

• Organizing the Care of My Dog
• Organizing the Care of My Cat
• Organizing the Care of My Small Pet
• Organizing the Care of My Fish
• Organizing the Care of My Birds
• Organizing the Care of My Reptile

Sisters Penny and Morgan were faced with an overwhelming information void when their father died suddenly and, at the same time, their mother battled dementia.  Their experience led them to develop these easy-to-use workbooks to collect, organize and document vital information about your pets.

These workbooks make it easy to insure you and your pet are ready for anything.  Organize vital pet information that is essential for the care of your cat, dog, bird, fish, reptile or any other pet.  Each workbook is designed to help you gather and maintain the information and records you need for both foreseen and unexpected life events.  No matter what happens, you'll be ready with your pet's medical history, medical records, care instructions and more.

Wise Up! Workbooks are perfect for:

• gifts for pet lover friends
• guides for pet sitters
• reference books for new pet caretakers in an emergency

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