Allison Larkin

It's been so much fun hearing getting to learn more about you and your pets this week!  The love we have for the animals in our lives is such a beautiful thing and it's so touching to hear stories of just how much animals mean to us. Thank you all for entering and sharing and tweeting about rescue dogs and doing everything you do to help dogs in need. I put all the entries into a big spreadsheet and used a random number generator to pick a winner, and the winner is:Kay! Kay tweeted: #DogKarma This is Agnes,  http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/21007192. We are going to meet her Tues. to see if … [Read more...]

Stella!The earthdog Hemp Martingale Collar was one of my favorite dog products of 2007, over at TheGreenists.com.  And you know what?  It's still one of my favorite dog products.  Argo has had his collar since July of 2007 and it's still in fantastic shape! We're such big fans of earthdog, that when we adopted Stella we got her an earthdog collar too.  Argo has the Dietrich, and Stella has the Astrid, if you're curious.Made from hemp, these collars are super durable, resist smells, and wear nicely.  They're machine washable, but I can't say I wash them very often, since they don't seem to get … [Read more...]

This summer I had a blast doing a STAY event at A Barkers Dozen in Webster, NY, and Argo and Stella were thrilled when I came home with hand-made gourmet dog treats for them. A Barker's Dozen is such a great addition to the community in the greater Rochester area.  They do fun bring-your-dog events to benefit local dog rescues and charities.  And they have the most adorable dog treats.  If you're in Rochester, you can bring your dog to the store for a visit, but if you're not in Rochester, your dog can still enjoy A Barkers Dozen treats from their online store.And, to support #DogKarma, A … [Read more...]

Have you heard of Zogoflex?  It's a dog toy material developed by WestPaw, and it's changed my life.  Virtually indestructible, and recyclable at the end of their very long lifecycle (in longevity terms, these are the tortoise of dog toys), Zogoflex toys are tough enough for my strong chewers, and that's saying something.  Stella is a master of destruction, and Argo loves to play, but they have yet to wear one of these toys out over years of use.I have a review of the Zisc, WestPaw's Zogoflex frisbee, over at TheGreenists.com today.  And I'm thrilled to tell you that Andi from Good Things … [Read more...]

One of the things I'm excited about with the #DogKarma Prize Pack is the opportunity to share some of my favorite dog products with you.  Opie & Dixie products are absolutely a favorite of mine. Argo and Stella are itchy dogs, and if I use the wrong shampoo when I give them a bath, they'll be scratching for days.  Opie & Dixie's line of organic grooming products are gentle on their sensitive skin, but unlike many sensitive skin products I've tried, they actually get the job done.  I did a review of an Opie & Dixie product for TheGreenists.com last year, and you can read it here.About the Opie … [Read more...]

Talk about #DogKarma!  Planet Dog has a great lineup of eco-friendly toys and pet accessories for pups of every size, and they do so much to support great dog causes and advocate for dog adoption.  I'm thrilled that they're a part of the #DogKarma Prize Pack!About the On the Go Collection:The On the Go line by Planet Dog offers a portable Feedbag, Food and Water Bowl and Snack Sack. This extraordinarily light, collapsible, rollable, stuffable and very packable waterproof collection was designed with easy transport and storage in mind. The linings of the durable poly-canvas bags, bowls and … [Read more...]

I feed my dogs Newman's Own Organics, and have for a very long time.  I've even reviewed Newman's dog food at TheGreenists.com.  I'm super excited that Newman's Own Organics Premium Pet Food is giving our lucky winner of the #DogKarma Rescue Dog Prize Pack a sample kit of dog food, because I think Newman's Own Organics is a wonderful example of good karma in action.About the sample kit:1.5 lb adult dry food bag12.7oz chicken/brown rice can12oz beef can5.5oz turkey/chicken can5.5oz turkey/brown Rice can10oz Peanut Butter treats4oz Chicken/Rice Training Treat$10 worth of coupons on future … [Read more...]

Dogeared Jewels & Gifts has so generously passed along a Karma Necklace (the same style worn by Julia Roberts in the movie Eat, Pray, Love) for the #DogKarma prize pack.About the necklace:what goes around, comes around... wear your necklace as a reminder to keep the circle positive, peaceful and loving...One of our best selling and most loved pieces, our karma necklace is a simple reminder to keep your own circle peaceful and loving. One of the most comfortable, and powerful necklaces we sell.16" sterling silver chain1/2" sterling silver karma circlesterling silver trigger closurekarma message … [Read more...]

Wooftown Rescue used my donation to sponsor two dogs, Liza and Chandler.  Both pups can now go to forever homes without an adoption fee! If you live in Western New York and are thinking about adding a new dog to your family, please consider meeting Liza and Chandler to see if one of them might be the right dog for you.Here's some information on Chandler (could he BE any more adorable?):Chandler is a young , neutered, French Mastiff (bordeaux)/Staffy mix. He came to us from a kill shelter where he was going to be euthanized. Chandler is a young dog, maybe only 1 or 2 years. He is dog selective … [Read more...]