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From the monthly archives:

May 2009

It’s The Little Things That Count

by Jacqueline on May 29, 2009

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My dogs make me so happy and fill my life a lot of joy and laughter. They do silly things like play fight all day, stare at me to take them out, chew up toilet paper and get overly excited when I come home. You know it’s always the little things they do that makes [...]

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How to Start a Neighborhood Dog Registry

by Jacqueline on May 21, 2009

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While on twitter I came across a very helpful tweet from @ilikedogsbook (Debra Cheehy), she tweeted “start a lost pet co-op with neighbors 1 person keeps list of pets, owner & contact info when stray is found list is checked owner contacted.”And I replied back to her, “what a great idea”.
When you think about it, [...]

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Bad Dog Food Ingredients

by Jacqueline on May 18, 2009

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You’re sitting at the dinner table and Fido sits in front of you, staring at you with those sparkling brown eyes while he gives you the sad face. So what do you do? You either tell him no and to stop begging or you give in and slip him a piece of your chicken.
If you [...]

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Shelter Dog of the Week: Meet Bailey

by Jacqueline on May 13, 2009

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Dear The House Dog Reader,
Please say hello to a shaggy Shih Tzu/Pekingese mix named Bailey. He is the perfect lap dog and is very friendly. He’d be perfect for anyone who wants a low energy and very loyal dog. If you can provide Bailey with a permanent home please contact the Spartanburg Humane Society.
The Spartanburg Humane [...]

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Pit Bull Swims in Pool

by Jacqueline on May 12, 2009

ShareHere’s a clip of Chavez taking a dip in Mike’s pool. He will do this non-stop for about an hour  leaving us no choice but to drag him out of the pool, hose him down with cool water to bathe him, and leave him in his cage outside until he calms down. This is the [...]

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Shelter Dog of the Week: Meet Stitch

by Jacqueline on May 6, 2009

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This week’s shelter dog really touched my heart because she looks just like my Xena.
Stitch is a sweet, loving pit bull who’s in need of a home. She was found wondering the streets. For all we know she was thrown out by an irresponsible dog owner or was a product of the streets. Either way, [...]

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How to Care for Your Dog on a Budget

by Jacqueline on May 5, 2009

Just face it, the economy is bad and some of us have lost our jobs and it’s gotten to the point were I’ve heard of dog owners giving their dogs away due to the recession. Like us humans, whether the economy is good or bad our health always comes first. But how do you care for your dog without breaking bank? Easy, just read below for some ideas on how to care for your dog on a budget.

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