Dog Song Saturday: Pit Bull Ban in Honor of Lennox

It's Saturday, so time for a dog song video at Talking Dogs.  Today, in tribute to the late Lennox a Labrador Retriever / American Bull Dog cross, labeled as a pit bull type dog and euthanized by Belfast officials, and to dogs everywhere, we present Pit Bull Ban by Nancy Simmonds.  

Pit Bull Ban is from her 9th Litter Musical Tails release.  It tells the story of how Nancy and her second rescued Pit Bull dog, Joey, left the province of Ontario in 2005 to find a better life without dog breed bans. The video shows Joey playing with his doggie best friends and enjoying life free of dog breed discrimination.

Nancy Simmonds is an award winning composer of over 101 purebred dog songs designed to celebrate and honor our canine companions.  The series is entitled Musical Tails and is available for download at iTunes. As soon as I hit "publish" on this post, I'm headed to iTunes or Amazon to make sure Pit Bull Ban is on my personal playlist.


Grab a dog.  Sit.  Stay.  Take a moment to reflect on the life of Lennox and the campaign to end dog breed discrimination.  Fetch more dog song videos at Talking Dogs and be sure not to miss the ones about Pit Bull dogs!  Then scroll down below today's video to explore some barking good dog blogs because today is a Pet Blogger Hop.

Wordless Wednesday: Talking Dogs Turtle Rescue

This turtle had some help getting all the way up onto the deck.

He's a beauty!

And here's the turtle's taxi service.

Rudy loves turtles.

The taxi trying to make away with the turtle... again.

Rudy dearly loves turtles.  More than any dog we've ever had before.  Very few days go by without the turtle rescue crew needing to swing into action.  Rudy is very good natured about giving up his turtle prizes.  As we approach he stops tossing his turtle around (or crunching on the poor thing) and readily allows us to take his turtle and carry it to safety outside the fenced yard.

Senior German Shepherd Dog Sheika is Looking For Love

What's not to love about this big, beautiful girl?  Sheika currently calls the Humane Society of Missouri animal shelter in St Louis home.  She's looking for a forever home with some people to call family.

Sheika is a spayed female, black and tan senior German Shepherd Dog mix.  HSMO shelter staff think she's about 7 years old.

A calm, mellow sweetheart of a dog is looking for a companion to rub her belly and scratch her ears.   She'd also enjoy taking some leisurely strolls.

This gentle dog soul has been at the shelter since April 2012 and is a favorite of the staff and volunteers there.

If you have room in your heart and on your couch, contact the HSMO at 314-951-1562 for more information on Sheika ID#A523321.

Dog Song Saturday: An Original Rottweiler Rescue Dog Song

Pistol  

It's Saturday, so time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.  Today we're happy to share a song about a rescue dog with you. The Pistol Song is an original song performed by Jamie Glaser and tells the story of a victim of dog breed discrimination. 

Pistol is a Rottweiler / Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog.  She was in fairly bad shape when police found her following children in a new subdivision. She looked scruffy; she looks like a Rottie.  The police shot her.  Luckily, Glaser rescued her and gave her a forever home where she lives like a queen.

Glaser is well known for his guitar work on shows like Seinfeld, Saved By The Bell, Married With Children, and many more.  Besides music, Glaser's biggest passion in like are his animals.  Learn more about Jame Glaser at his web site www.jamieglaser.com

Grab a dog. Sit.  Stay.  Relax and enjoy a fun homemade song about a very lucky dog, The Pistol Song.  Explore a variety of dog song videos at Talking Dogs and be sure to check out the dog blogs in today's Pet Blogger Hop!

Wordless Wednesday: Dog Daddy Father's Day

So, when the Dog Daddy put on his new t-shirt Father's Day gift from Rudy... it scared the heck out of Jeffie.  It took a whole lot of coaxing and reassurance for Jeffie to pose for this photo.  And what you don't see is Jeffie's very cool gift, a UNC Tarheels t-shirt.  That one was not so much fun to play around with in Photoshop ;-)

We found amazing 3-D dog breed t-shirts at Pet Flow.

Feature Your Dog or Cat in Evanger's 2013 Calendar

 Evanger�s Dog and Cat Food Company, America�s 77 year-old natural pet food manufacturer, is looking for new furry faces for its 2013 nationwide pets calendar. Each fur-bulous winner will be selected as a Cover Pet, special �Holiday Feature� Pet, and/or a �Pet of the Month� and receive a prize
package of Evanger�s all natural, USA-made pet food and treats. This year, entrants will be competing for a feature spread in each of the calendar�s 5 themes.

2013 THEMES

1. Dog and Cat Sport Exhibitors
2. Service Dogs including (but not limited to): service pets for disabled, police and military work dogs, and search and rescue dogs.
3. Rescued Pets
4. Most Creative Pet
5. Active Pet

*Holiday themed photos can be submitted within each of these Themes.

Winners will receive Evanger�s Nothing but Natural Jerky Treats AND
Evanger�s Super Premium Canned and Dry Pet Food, as well as a 2013
calendar to add to their modeling pet-folio. Calendar details can be found
at www.evangersdogfood.com

All entrants will receive a voucher for $3.00 off any Evanger's dry food purchase and one free can (up to $1.99) with purchase, redeemable at any Evanger's retailer.

Founded in 1935, Evanger's Dog and Cat Food Company is the only privately-held, family-owned and operated pet food cannery in the United States. For over 75 years, the company has remained dedicated to improving the health, length, and quality of life of pets through wholesome, hand-packed nutrition. 

Made in the USA, in the kitchen of Evanger�s, each farm-fresh food ingredient is not only made and sourced in the United States, but also hand collected daily from human-grade USDA inspected facilities. 90% of ingredients are sourced within 50 miles of the Illinois plant, and are used within 24 hours. Evanger�s is committed to its partnership with independent pet retailers. To find an Evanger�s retail location near you, visit www.evangersdogfood.com/stores.

Adopt a Pit Bull Terrier Dog Abandoned on a Chain

Diamond in the Ruff lived her whole life on a chain with no chance to run and play.  When her owners moved away, they left her right there.  On her chain.

New folks moved in and took care of her for awhile, until Stray Rescue of St Louis stepped up and rescued Diamond.

These days Diamond calls Stray Rescue's Pine Street Animal Shelter home.  No more chains in her life, she loves her walks.  This photo has caught Diamond in mid-stride, heading out the door to romp and play.  

According to Stray Rescue, Diamond is a big, silly, goofy dog with a great smile.  She asks for very little in life:  some kind words, loving attention, and some space to play.

Diamond in the Ruff is a Pit Bull Terrier mixed breed dog.  She weighs 55 pounds and is 3 years old.

If you've got room in your heart and want a friend for life, give Stray Rescue a call at 314-771-6121 and fill out an adoption application .  Located at 2320 Pine Street in downtown St Louis, Missouri, summer adoption hours are Monday through Sunday 10 am to 6pm.

Can't adopt right now?  Consider fostering Diamond or another of the dogs at Stray Rescue.  For every dog that goes into foster care, another dog can be rescued from the hard, hot streets of St Louis.