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What Good is Life without a Dog?

                        My Two boys, Gunther and Buck




What good is life without a dog?

Have you ever asked yourself where you would be without a dog?

Without a dog, any time you accidentally dropped a piece of food on the floor, you’d have to bend over to pick it up.

Without a dog, you’d never have anyone demonstrate how important it is to stop every day and smell the roses… and then lift your leg on them.

Without a dog, no one will listen to you

r opinions for more than a few minutes without interrupting to tell you their opinions, which you won’t find nearly as interesting. A dog, on the other hand, thinks everything you have to say is absolutely brilliant and fascinating, especially if you’re holding a piece of food while you’re talking.

Without a dog, there’s no one in the house who thinks driving with you to the store is one of the most fun things in the world.

Without a dog, you’ll be without at least one creature who thinks you are the smartest, most decent and heroic human being on the planet.

Without a dog, you might never know the joy of owning custom-chewed shoes.

Without a dog, some of your tennis balls might get really dry.

Without a dog, no one will think you are the most amazing cook in the world just because you can open a can.

Without a dog, you’ll probably not take walks every day, and you’ll probably never carry little bags for dog poo, either. Studies show that just adding those dog walks to your schedule can help you lose weight, live longer and battle stress (though no one has ever claimed that picking up dog poo does any of these things). Having a dog in your life lowers blood pressure and wards off depression. In short, without a dog you won’t live as long or as happily.

So why would you want to be without a dog? Just something to think about... tell me what your dog does for you!

                  

Pet Halloween Costumes Double In 2012

With Halloween right around the corner, Americans are expected to spend 40 percent more on Halloween pet costumes this year than in 2010.
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans intend to spend $370 million on their pets this Halloween season—that’s $70 million more than last year. It seems pet spoiling is actually on the rise. In 2002, consumers spent almost $30 billion on their pets. Whereas last year, for the first time ever, national pet spending surpassed $50 billion. This record is expected to be broken once again this year. This year, approximately 15 percent of Americans will buy pet costumes—a 24 percent increase since 2010. Not only are more people purchasing Halloween costumes for their pets, but they’re also spending much more money on these costumes. While last year’s top-selling pet Halloween costumes included pumpkins, devils, and hot dogs, this year, expect to see superheroes, lederhosen, elephants, tacos, and chefs.
But always remember: your pet’s safety and comfort should be the main concern with any costume.
“Fun costumes should be simple and not limit the pet’s ability to move or use their natural senses,” said Kirsten Theisen, director of pet care issues for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
Don’t forget to submit your pet’s photo to enroll in our second annual Halloween costume contest! We will be accepting submissions until next Wednesday, October 28th.
Once all photos are in, we will post all the submitted photos to Facebook, and the pet costume with the most “likes” will win the contest. Make sure you get all of your friends to become a fan of Global Animal’s Facebook page so they can vote for the picture of your costumed pet!

Is anyone Missing a Mastiff? We need to catch this poor boy.

Somebody must be missing this Mastiff???? This Mastiff was spotted by multiple people 3 weeks ago roaming around the Country Club/Golf Course in Mingoville. Now today 10/20/12 it was spotted again at the very top of Madisonburg Mountain by one of the same people. The dog appears to be a purebred Mastiff who is very very skinny. It would not get close enough to snap a good picture and we are unsure if it is wearing a color. It looked like a very lost, scared, starved dog. I will drive over the mountain tomorrow to see if I can spot him because I am unsure how much longer he will make it traveling since it is getting colder and it is already so thin. Please contact me if you have seen this dog or know somebody that is missing a Mastiff. Also, the family that lives on the golf course in Mingoville has been contacted multiple times about this dog because they own two Mastiffs but this is not their dog. Thank You so Much for taking the time to read this and look at the not so great pic!!!!

4 Week Kitten Needs Home

Everyone meet Filmore. He is around 4 weeks old, and was found in someones garage off the small road Filmore, out near the airport. He does have a sinus infection and eye infection right now, but is being treated. He has a strong motor box and is a great cuddlier. If you might be looking for a kitten or know of anyone who might please e-mail me Cortlynj@gmail.com . Thanks

Nala Needs a home- 8 Month Pit Mix

Pets Come First Hey Everyone here is Nala. I just got the e-mail about her lastnight. Her mother had to move and moved into a home where she can nbot keep Nala. She is a 8 month old Mix. She is not altered yet, but I can assit you in getting a Spay and Neuter voucher if need...Friendly and grew up around 2 kids.  If you or anyone you know are looking for a Pitty Mix, please let me know.  Cortlynj@gmail.com

A day in the life of a puppy foster...

I woke up this morning to a loud crash followed by a series of little yips, a yowl and lots of barking. Groggily, I went downstairs to find my darling foster puppies out of the "puppy area" (the crash was the gate falling down). The two pups, the last of my litter of five, had cornered my cat in the bookcase. As I attempted to bribe them to return to the puppy area... they're at the stage where they'll do anything for a piece of cheese... I stepped in a pile of poop. I cleaned up their area, got them situated, checked on the cat, assured my dogs all was well and looked at the clock - 4:37 a.m. "Why do I do this," I thought to myself.

Since Cortlyn asked me to write a guest blog, I thought it was the perfect topic. I've been a foster mom for 14 years. I got my first foster almost immediately after getting my first dog. He was deaf and would run away. My vet suggested I foster and find a dog to "guide" him. I've been fostering ever since. Over the years, I've fostered more than 500 animals, mostly dogs and cats. I've lost shoes, books, clothing and furniture to my foster dogs. One ripped out my wall to wall carpeting. One dug a hole through the door to my spare bedroom. So why do I keep doing it? Because someone has to... because I should... because they need me... all of those reasons are valid, but the real reason I foster is the joy I get when I see my foster go to his forever home. Is it sad? Absolutely. I know I will cry when Peanut and Hazel find their families, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

The dog that got me started in fostering passed away this June. I miss him with all my heart. His spirit lives on, though, in ever foster that comes through my door. I can't save them all, but each one I have saved has touched my heart completely. If you've never fostered, I urge you to consider it. It will change you forever.