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#DogKarma Winner + Your Favorite Rescues!

October 4, 2011 Filed Under: #DogKarma

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...]

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Enter to win! #DogKarma Sponsor: earthdog

October 2, 2011 Filed Under: #DogKarma

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...]

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Enter to win! #DogKarma Sponsor: A Barkers Dozen

October 1, 2011 Filed Under: #DogKarma

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...]

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Enter to Win! Zogoflex Dog Toys from Good Things Green Things!

September 30, 2011 Filed Under: #DogKarma

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...]

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Enter to win! #DogKarma Sponsor: Opie & Dixie!

September 29, 2011 Filed Under: #DogKarma

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...]

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#DogKarma Sponsor: Planet Dog

September 28, 2011 Filed Under: #DogKarma

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...]

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#DogKarma Sponsor: Newman’s Own Organics Premium Pet Food

September 27, 2011 Filed Under: #DogKarma

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...]

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#DogKarma Sponsor: Dogeared Jewels & Gifts

September 26, 2011 Filed Under: #DogKarma

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...]

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Win the #DogKarma Rescue Prize Pack: Because rescuing a dog is good Karma . . .

September 26, 2011 Filed Under: #DogKarma

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...]

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Okay, fine. Her jacket is reversible and we kinda Okay, fine. Her jacket is reversible and we kinda match. I admit it. Alright? We all knew this was coming. None of this should be a surprise to any of us. #dailyroxydog #huskychihuahua #dogjacket #peoplewhomatchtheirdogs
Just a dog in a puffy jacket that matches her lawn Just a dog in a puffy jacket that matches her lawn chair. And she likes it! #dailyroxydog #chihuahuamix #ilovemydog
We are in the habit of starting and ending our day We are in the habit of starting and ending our days side by side in our lawn chairs, while the light rises or dims. It’s still chilly at the outer edges of the day. Sometimes Roxy shivers. I bought her a sweater, but she won’t wear it. Sometimes I try to wrap her in my jacket, but she’s not having that either, so I throw her ball and try to get her run and then she comes back to her chair, warm for a little longer. #dailyroxydog #huskychihuahua #dogssittinginchairs
“I got a secret I should tell. I’m going up to “I got a secret I should tell. I’m going up to heaven in a split pea shell.” ~ @petermulvey43 Words Too Small to Say
Happy as a dog in a freshly dug nap hole. #dailyro Happy as a dog in a freshly dug nap hole. #dailyroxydog #huskymixesofinstagram
I saw this little dresser at my favorite magic ant I saw this little dresser at my favorite magic antique store sometime in November and didn’t buy it. But then, of course, I kept thinking about her. She’s the perfect size for my office, and I found those drawer pulls hilarious. When I finally went back in December, I told myself I was shopping for wall art, because I assumed she would be gone. But she was right where I’d seen her last: balanced on another dresser with boxes of old picture frames and tchotchkes piled on top (the true mark of a magic antique store). I didn’t even realize she had a towel rack — that she was a wash stand, not a dresser — until I asked about the price, said I’d take her, and my favorite magic antique store person asked if we needed to unscrew the towel rack to fit her in my car. I suspect this little sweetie is not from the days of necessary wash stands so much as from a country kitchen in the 80s. She was in rough shape, and not made from wood worth stripping and re-staining, but her price reflected that. I had to disassemble that door and put it back together, but I’d been in the market for some experience working with old furniture, and she made me feel brave about trying. I thought about painting her something more neutral, but I’m so glad I didn’t. She deserves to be pink. She’s not perfectly painted and needs a few touch ups. I learned some things about chalk paint and finishes. The drawers stick a bit. Eventually, I’d like to line them with fabric and when I do, I might plane the edges to smooth things out. But goodness, I love her in a way that I wouldn’t if I hadn’t spent time cleaning away her cobwebs and scrubbing the grime from her hilarious drawer pulls. She’s also become a little shrine for the book I’m working on, which makes me love her even more. I’ve always been a person who sees some soul in certain things, and I’m learning to cherish that idiosyncrasy, because there’s so much joy to be found in a brave little toaster or an underdog wash stand. We’re not here in the world for all that long. We may as well love some bright little things. #furnituremakeover
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