Look what my mom just ordered for me! Mom said that she wished she found these during the heat wave this summer, but we are still eager to see how I like them! My tail has been waggin’ and my mouth is drooling just thinking about these!
Can’t wait to try these yummy looking Freezy Pups! Stay tuned for the update on these yummy treats!
Today in pet news it is
National Holistic Pet Day
Colleen Paige from Animal Miracle Foundation says to celebrate by:
* Feeding your pet natural foods, treats and supplements.
* Exercise regularly with your pet, and don't forget the massage.
* Minimize the amount of chemicals used in the home to minimize your pet's exposure to them.
Me personally I think that means you are supposed to eat yummy natural snacks from Petco, get a puppy massage and take a siesta.
Namaste
Grab a tissue, this post will require it!
There are men and women everyday that go out and put their life in harms way to protect and fight for our freedom. They sometimes give all they have, no regrets. This is man gave his life fighting for us. He left behind a family and a best friend.
Petty Officer 1st Class Jon T. Tumilson was killed along with others on August 6 in Afghanistan. He died going to help others when his Chinook helicopter was shot down. 30 troops perished including him.
Hawkeye, Jon’s faithful and loyal friend , walked up to the casket at the beginning of the service and then dropped down with a heaving sigh as about 1,500 mourners watched Hawkeye accompanying his master until the end.
Hawkeye was such a huge part of Tumilson’s life that Tumilson’s family followed the dog down the aisle as they entered the service in front of a capacity crowd in the gymnasium at the Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Community School. Hawkeye then followed Tumilson’s good friend, Scott Nichols, as Nichols approached the stage to give a speech. As Nichols prepared to memorialize his friend, Hawkeye dutifully laid down near the casket.
Hawkeye, you are much more worthy than a Mantastic Monday post.
Thank you for your love and loyal service to one of our fallen heros.
To read more of this story you can do so here.
It’s also Free For All Friday…
I am so excited that there is a day just for me and my fellow four legged friends! This makes me howl with excitement! Not to wag my own tail, but many dogs like myself deserve this day because we offer so much to our humans.
I know for me, I am always there with unconditional love. I came into my moms life at a very difficult time. She was very sad and I was there, loving her through it. I did it not because I had to, but I wanted to and when her heart was broke, so was mine.
So what can you humans do today to honor the dogs in your life?? So glad you want to know, I have lots of things to suggest!
Plan an outing. Yesterday my mom took me to town for a walk on our local green way. Then it was a trip to Petco for my favorite snacks and Dairy Queen on the way home for their special dog treat! Or you could host a barbecue or picnic that includes other “dog friends.” Your dog will enjoy your undivided attention. Feeling adventurous? Try a getaway to a dog-friendly hotel or resort.
Shop for toys. Dogs can be rough on their toys, and tattered toys pose a risk to your dog’s health. Make a habit of tossing the old toys and replacing with a new batch of intriguing toys each National Dog Day.
Prepare for emergencies. Show your love by taking a pet first-aid course. Also, spend five minutes updating your cell phone contact list to include the numbers for your veterinarian, an after-hours veterinarian and poison control center. Plug your dog’s microchip number into your cell.
Volunteer. Rescue groups and shelters need your help, even if you can’t make a long-term commitment of time or money. Find a way to help your local shelter or rescue group. There are struggling individual rescue groups across the country.
Donate. Honor National Dog Day by giving $5 to your local shelter. Many shelters and rescue groups also list needed items, such as blankets and toys.
Adopt. If you are looking for a new pet, adopt from your local shelter instead of buying from a pet store or puppy mill. I myself was a shelter pooch and my mom says I am the most mantastic dog ever!
Since National Dog Day fell on our Free For All Friday, for those who leave a comment, I will put you in drawing and for the winner I will donate a gift card in your name to a shelter in your area. That way they can buy much needed supplies!
Happy National Dog Day!!
I thought it would be fun to showcase one of my trips to town!
We had to stop to get the Jeep an oil change. I was carefully guarding the family the entire time! No one walked by with me noticing them!
Next stop, the green way to get some exercise! We are having some barktastic weather today, so we strolled for about a mile!
Whew, all that walking made this pooch very thirsty, so mom gave me some watered down Sonic Cherry Coke! Can we all say YUM!
We then went to the most awesome place on the planet earth, PETCO!
Can we all say it in unison….HEAVEN!
First we stopped at the snack bar…
Checked out some new toys…
Then I made sure I left my mark on the fire hydrant outside for all the other dogs to sniff. Ahhhhh.
Then we got the Jeep a bath…
Then it was time for Dessert, again, ahhhhh!
Check out that yummy goodness…
Slurp, lick, lick, slurp….
Lip smacking good!!!
There you go…my trip to town!!
Happy Thursday Travels!
It’s Scrumptious Sunday!
I think this is beginning to be one of my favorite posts for the week because mom gets busy in the kitchen making goodie for the four legged kind and I get busy being a taste tester! Yum!
This week since mom had some bananas laying around and required some much needed attention, she pulled out the trusty Three Dog Bakery cookbook out and started looking through to find a recipe that contained bananas! Didn’t take long to find the perfect thing to get my tail waggin’!
Banana Mutt Cookies
Here is what the recipe called for:
1 1/2 cups ripe mashed bananas
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups oats
1/2 cup chopped peanuts (we used 1/4 cup peanut butter)
1/4 cup applesauce
Put all the ingredients in a bowl….
Mix all that yummy goodness thoroughly…
Drop spoonfuls of the mixture to an ungreased baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350 oven for 15 minutes.
Then try to patiently wait for them to get done…
After they are done baking, cool on rack before serving this to your wonderful and most deserving pooch or pooches!! This recipe made about 24 of these scrumptious smelling, tummy tickling, mouthwatering cookies! A must try recipe!! The only thing I have against these cookies…is the name! There is nothing MUTT about ‘em!
All dog alert here….don’t tell mom that I barked about this, but I think there is talk of a Three Dog Bakery cookbook give-a-way coming up soon! :o)
