Fall is my favorite time of year. I love everything from apple picking to the leaves changing and of course Halloween. But with the ghosts, treats and costumes galore comes a heightened danger to our beloved doggies. A few years ago, my golden retriever Gatsby went exploring around our family home, and unbeknownst to us, … Read More
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Why You Should Choose Organic
Eating a diet focused on whole foods, especially fruits and vegetables, is the best way to stay healthy (not to mention rock those skinny jeans). But the pesticides used on many crops remain a major health concern as they disrupt the normal functioning of the nervous and hormone systems, as well as increased risks of … Read More
Is Your Dog Overweight?
It is critical that your doggy maintain a healthy weight, which can expand years to his or her life. Not to mention give him or her a better quality of life. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) says pet obesity in the United States is affecting nearly 59% of cats and 54% of dogs. … Read More
Rockstar Doggy Momma: Laura Paulk
Tell us the story of how you became a doggy momma! Did something in your life happen that influenced you to get your doggy? Our beloved 13-year-old boxer, Boss, had a stroke and had to be euthanized in May 2014. We decided to wait awhile to adopt another dog. Early in July 2014, I lost my … Read More
How to Practice Gratitude
“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” – Eckhart Tolle There are so many things to be thankful for. I encourage you to write down three to five things every day that you are grateful for to create a positive mindset. It does not need to … Read More
Rockstar Doggy Mommas: Siri Lindley and Bek Keat
Siri Lindley and Rebekah (Bek) Keat are Rockstar Doggy Mommas! Siri is a world championship triathlon coach, high-performance life coach, and world class speaker. Her partner, Bek, is a former world champion triathlete. She’s also a winning triathlon coach and owner of the Team Sirius Tri Club. Both Siri and Bek are co-founders of Believe Ranch … Read More
Preparing a Dog Survival Kit for an Emergency Disaster
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, as well as the mass evacuation going on in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Irma, it got me thinking about what I would do in an emergency. And just as you need to create a family’s emergency supply kit, you also need one for your doggy. I did … Read More
One of Our Favorite Dog Food Brands: Bocce’s Bakery
As a rule of thumb, I always choose dog food and treat brands for Gatsby that are natural and minimally processed. Meaning there is a small number of recognizable (and pronounceable) ingredients that are free from artificial preservatives, additives, and cheap fillers. One of our favorite brands is Bocce’s Bakery. Each product is made with … Read More
How to Help Pets Affected by Hurricane Harvey
My heart just breaks for all the families in Texas who lost everything and many of them have also lost their doggies due to Hurricane Harvey. I’ve been doing some digging the past few days and Best Friends Animal Society organization seems to be the hub for all the shelters down there. They are trying … Read More
Rockstar Doggy Momma: Jaime Kelley
This month’s Rockstar Doggy Momma is Jaime Kelley! Jaime is the mother of Mugzy, an Olde English Bulldog. Her dog Mugzy not only inspired her to go vegan but was the inspiration behind her organic dog treat company as well. Here’s her story. Tell us the story of how you became a doggy momma! Did something in … Read More