The loss of Jasmine...

Sad to say, we lost Jasmine this morning. She had stop eating for several days and we decided it was best to euthanize her. She agve us 15 wonderful years of friendship and love. We are eternally grateful for having known her.

Holiday wreaths!

Please be sure to place your order for our holiday dog bone wreaths early. There is currently a 5 day waiting period on them. Check out our website for all the differnet ribbon styles and bone options!

Poisons to be aware of...

Ibuprofen, acetaminophen and aspirin

are all toxic to your pets!

My dog Jasmine just ingested 12.5 mg of Motrin(ibuprofen) this past weekend and didn't show any signs of problems until 2 days later when she was throwing up large amounts of blood. These medicines can cause stomach ulcers, kidney failure and death to your pets. Please do not give any over the counter meds to your pets! Jasmine now has stomach ulcers, but the veterinarian thinks the kidney damage is minimal since it is a small amount. She would have died if she had eaten the entire tablet or Motrin.

Going Green...

Thanks to the ASPCA for the following tips on ways for you and your pet to go green! Top Ten Ways to Go Green for Pets...

Spring Cleaning Empty out the dark corners of your closets, basement and attic, but before throwing your dusty treasures away, call your local shelters and ask if they need old towels, bedding, leashes, litter boxes and pet toys. They may even be looking for unused printers and computer monitors.

Water WorksGive your pet filtered tap water instead of bottled to drink. If you must use bottled, be sure to recycle.

The Power of PoopScoop dog poop with biodegradable bags instead of plastic bags from the grocery store. If you're a suburbanite (or an urbanite with a lawn), do some research on doggie septic systems—they help keep your lawn free of smelly surprises and break waste down into a liquid the ground can absorb. And kitty parents, go for eco-friendly cat litters, avoiding brands with mined minerals.

Green GroomingUse earth-friendly pet shampoos and grooming products whenever possible.

Garden of DelightsIf you have space, consider growing your own garden for your fruit- and veggie- loving reptiles and small mammals. Before using insecticides, research mulching and other gardening practices that can help reduce the amount of insecticides and herbicides you might need.

Spot OnShould your furry love leave a little dribble (or more) on the carpeting or floor, don't reach for the bleach. Use vinegar instead. This environment-friendly liquid can act as an effective odor-remover and can kill mold and bacteria. Please keep in mind, though, that vinegar must be diluted correctly with water.

Cutting Back is Going GreenThere are plenty of small ways to cut back on energy and materials.

· Instead of using a blow dryer to dry your freshly bathed pet, towel or air dry her.

· Walk your dog to the doggie park rather than driving there.

· Cut down on paper products—clean up with rags or recycled paper towels.

· Put light and heating bulbs in your reptile and fish habitats on timers.

Put Your Foot DownDon't wear shoes in the house. They bring extra pesticides, fungicides and dirt inside—your pets are exposed enough when licking their paws after walking outside on treated surfaces.
(Of course, you should wipe all paws before letting them back into the house!)
Green GoodiesConsider making your own healthy dog biscuits and storing them in reusable containers. If you purchase store-bought treats, buy them in cardboard packaging and be sure to recycle.

Buy pet supplies in bulk or the largest available size. You'll make fewer trips to the store and cut down on packaging to discard of.

The results are in...

The results are in this morning and we weren't a finalist for the Spay day 2008 contest...but there's always next year!

Thank you again to everyone for all of your support and your votes!

Thank you!

Thank you so much for all of your votes for the Humane Society's Spay Day 2008 photo contest! We'll let you know if we win!

In need of your help...

The national Humane Society is having a Spay Day 2008 photo contest. The winner receives a photo of you and your pet (not something I would keep), but best of the winner can choose which local humane society to give a $5,000 donation to! Our local humane society does not receive funding from the national group as they are a no-kill facility. They usually have ~12 dogs and 112 cats at any given time, but due to a local cruelty case two weeks ago, they took in over 100 dogs, 24 cats, and 10 birds. This could break them, and so I have decided to enter this contest in the hopes that maybe Chip is one of the top 500 vote getters and we could win that money for our local humane society.

Please go to .... http://www.spaydayusa.org/bin/Rate?image_id=1003117710

and vote for Chip! We are hoping he wins as it would give our local Humane Society $5,000!

Thank you!

Chip & Julieanna

It's hard making all these treats!

Here's the herd resting after a long morning of taste testing treats. It's a hard business to make sure every batch is up to the taste buds of these connoisseurs!