A happy ending for Judith after 10 years on a chain

Bless beautiful Judith, who endured way too much before finding a loving home. Click to the Facebook page of Animal Advocates for more info on how you can help.

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Rethinking your dog’s food

Michael with Bear at the vet

Recently, our youngest dog, Bear, had some health issues that reminded us how important it is that we pay attention to not only playtime with our furry family members, but the care we give them.

According to a Packaged Facts survey, 83% of pet owners consider their pet to be a member of the family.  I know we do.

As humans, we can choose what we do with our bodies and what we eat. But our pets really rely on us to make smart and healthy choices on their behalf.

One of the biggest decisions we make for pets every day is the food we fed them. So I decided to explore better options on the pet food front for Bear and his siblings that would help give them optimum health.  He’s over ten now, and I want him healthy for as long as possible.

There are tons of choices out there and when you dig into it, there are a lot of factors to weigh when buying a better #dogfood. Obviously the ingredients, but are they natural? Are there artificial colors or fillers? And is the food a good value for the money?

I’m currently feeding the kids Wellness Complete Health.

Rated by DogFoodAdvisor as “Highly Recommended,” Wellness Complete Health focuses on natural, high-quality proteins and fats in their dog food recipes.

Wellness recipes do not include added artificial colors, flavors or ingredients. Instead, what you get are:

  • Omega 3 & 6 Mix – Offering guaranteed levels of essential fatty acids for cellular function and healthy skin
  • Essential Vitamins & Minerals – Designed for cellular health, immunity and disease resistance
  • Fruit & Veggie Antioxidants – A proactive step in improving your pet’s nutrition

They have a cute website that compares their pet food to others you may have tried.

I found Wellness Complete at my neighborhood Petsmart Store, but you can click here to find your local pet supply retailer or online retailer.

Plus, there’s a resource website, Naturally Well Pet Community, where you can find tips and advice from veterinarians, discounts, giveaways – all for free.

Growing up in the 60s and 70s, I watched my dad feed our dogs whatever brand was popular at the time.  Today,  with just a little internet research, we can do better than that.

When was the last time you thought about your pet’s food?  When shopping for your pet, don’t forget – #checkyourbag

This is a sponsored post, however all views expressed are my own.

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American skier bringing home more than a medal from Sochi Olympics

https://twitter.com/guskenworthy/status/433317626878885888

American freeskier Gus Kenworthy, already a Silver medalist in the slopestyle competition, is looking to bring home more than just his Olympic medal.

Kenworthy came across this homeless family of five dogs (mother and four puppies) outside the Gorki Media Center in the mountain village.

A dog lover all his life, he’s had the dogs vaccinated, rounded up kennels and is planning to bring them home to the US where he’s already lined up adoptive homes.

He does plan to keep one, although which one has not been determined. How do you choose?

A friend had texted him a picture of the dogs living beneath a security tent outside of the main entrance of the Media Center at the Olympics.

One look and Kenworthy was smitten.

“I’ve been a dog lover my whole life, and to find just the cutest family of strays ever, here at the Olympics, was just a fairytale way to have that go down,” Kenworthy said.

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The Adventures of Ivan and Thor – “Coming Out”

Ivan Cruz and his best friend Thor

Creative and cute video telling the “story” of Ivan Cruz and his best friend “Thor,” who helps Ivan deal with coming out.

Ivan tells Buzzfeed, “What I loved about using Thor in this video is the fact that our pets, whether it be a cat, a dog, a turtle, etc, they never judge us and to them we are just their friend and they love us unconditionally. I love that message.”

From Ivan on his Youtube page:

“I never imagined the day I’d come out. For a long time, I lived in the same fear that many others currently live in.

“With the help of my best-four-legged-friend, Thor, I decided to make this video and share my coming out story.

“A big thanks to all the brave people on here who have taken the time to share their own coming out stories and that have inspired me to do the same.

This is my story. Enjoy.

Dachsund and paralyzed cat best friends

The Huffington Post shares this really great story for dog AND cat owners.

Ruth is the cat, who is paralyzed to some degree, and Idgie the dachsund is her best friend. They  were rescued together some month ago and are BFFs.

Ruth and Idgie were found about three months ago, abandoned at the end of a driveway in Osteen, Fla., according to the Orlando Sentinel. The pair, named after characters from “Fried Green Tomatoes,” were brought to Animal Control and eventually taken in by Hollywood Houndz Boutique & Spa in Lake Mary, Fla., according to WFLX.

Now they’re simply inseparable, as captured in the Sentinel video above. In fact, the friends are so close that when Idgie gets a new dog toy, the first thing she’ll do is bring it over to Ruth.

Spy cam: Lucy the beagle burgles the oven for chicken nuggest

Jumping up onto a counter is one thing.

But pushing a chair over to a counter, getting up onto that chair and then the counter – and then opening the toaster oven door when the chicken nuggets are ready and getting them out of said oven?

That’s quite another.

For smarts like that Lucy, the beagle, deserves a chicken nugget.