PT Runs Free - Sales Donated to Animals Displaced by Hurricane Ian

 “In the wake of Hurricane Ian, there are many displaced pets that are in need of medical care, food, shelter and to help find a new forever home,” says PT’s owner Angie McGilvrey. “We want to support the amazing efforts of our local rescue groups and humane societies to change the lives of these pets by donating ALL proceeds from book sales will be donated to local rescue groups and humane societies here in Southwest Florida. We want to help provide medical care, food, shelter and re-homing for the animals affected here in Southwest Florida.”

ABOUT PT Runs Free:

This picture book, based on a true story, shares the uplifting tale of PT the rescue dog. PT faces many challenges in life, but never gives up! With the powers of positivity and determination, he overcomes a neglectful family, life as a shelter dog and even the loss of his leg! Find out how the incredible three-legged rescue regains his ability to run free, all while educating and inspiring children in schools and community centers along the way.

 

The real PT who was found injured on the side of a road in Miami, FL is now living the good life with his forever family in Fort Myers, FL. As a therapy dog, PT goes to work every day with his parents, Joe and Angie, the owners of Apex Physical Therapy. PT serves as the clinic's mascot, spreading kindness, and inspiring those in pain or recovering from challenges of their own. On his days off, PT teaches children about empathy and the importance of adopting rescue dogs still waiting to find their forever homes.

Finding Adult Pets a New Home - Stella & Chewy’s Founder Marie Moody

                           SENIOR PETS FIND FOREVER HOMES DURING

NATIONAL ADOPT A SENIOR PET MONTH

Adoption Fees Reimbursed During November for Shelter Pets Ages 5+

 

There are endless benefits to adopting a senior pet – most are potty trained, have a well-mannered, calmer demeanor and have a wealth of knowledge from all the years they've been on the earth. Simply put, senior pets are smarter than their younger counterparts. Yet, senior dogs only have a 25% adoption rate compared to the 60% adoption rate of younger dogs and puppies.

This November, in honor of National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, Stella & Chewy's, the category leader in the raw pet food space, is making senior pet adoptions easy and accessible by offering adoption fee reimbursement for any senior pet ages 5+ rescued from shelters across the U.S. and Canada. Learn more in the video below.

 

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About Marie Moody

Marie Moody is the founder of Stella & Chewy’s, the leader in raw and natural pet food. She combined her passion for animals with her entrepreneurial spirit and established the company in 2003 after adopting a sick dog named Chewy. Following her veterinarian’s advice, Marie began feeding Chewy, as well as her other dog Stella, a raw diet and saw their health drastically improve.

 

From there, Marie decided to pursue pet nutrition and started Stella & Chewy’s in her small Brooklyn kitchen before setting out to grow the brand and bring this natural diet to pet parents across the country. Nearly 20 years later, Stella & Chewy’s is now a company of 500+ employees headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, and can be found in more than 6,000 neighborhood pet stores across the country, as well as at online retailers.

Calm Your Anxiety Ridden Dog

Give Fido a treat that will also serve to soothe and relax him. CBD Living Pet Calming CBD Soft Chews for Dogs combine CBD, nutritious prebiotics, probiotics and enzymes with delicious peanut butter, banana and pumpkin flavor your dog will crave. Each treat contains 10 mg CBD. Suitable for all canines.

Clinically Documented strain Pediococcus Acidilactici NRRL B-50517 aids digestion and provides immune support in dogs.*DigeZyme® is a unique blend of enzymes (Amylase, Lactase, Lipase, Protease, and Cellulase) that can promote a feeling of satiety in dogs.* Inulin FOS is a natural fiber that helps promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms for a well-balanced intestinal ecosystem in dogs.*CBD Living Pet Calming CBD Soft Chews are intended for canine use only. Do not administer to cats. Unlike giving human CBD products to your pet, CBD Living Pet products are specially designed to solve problems uniquely suited to animals. From tinctures to chews, gel caps, and salves, CBD Living Pet products are an all-natural way to help your pets manage anxiety, pain & inflammation, and more.

My Thoughts 

Okay, so you need to understand something about my dog before we get into the review.... she is neurotic and incredibly anxiety ridden. If you are folding laundry and snap a towel or something while folding it, she is gone. Bolts out of the room. You move too fast, gone. Balloon pops, gone. Vacuum, gone. Her favorite place to hide is under my son's futon. She is like a cat. She has always been like this. We are a loving, happy family. My other dog acts like one of our children and is a spoiled prince lol. We treat her just as well, if not better. I baby her. This is just her personality. However, the worst is when there is a storm, or fireworks. She really gets worked up then. It breaks my heart. So when I heard about these treats, I thought to myself, she is a prime candidate for it. They sounded better for her than putting her on prescription meds. 

Now I am not going to lie to you and say she was miraculously cured after eating these treats, but I did notice a significant change in her. She was far less jumpy, and during a storm her "nervous period" was definitely not as long or as strong (she shakes). These treats are great for animals. They are fantastic for digestive and keeping your dog regular as well. I have an 11 year old chocolate lab as well and the mobility chews are great for his old man joints. He seems perkier and wants to play with the kids when I give them to him on the regular. I definitely can see more "puppy glow" in his eyes when he eats them. I love the flavors too. All of the benefits are fantastic as well. If you have nervous dogs, dogs with digestion problems, older dogs, really any dog (they boost immune support) can have benefits from these treats. I want to check their other products as well. I am really interested in the water boosters. 

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4 Great Gifts For Any Pet Owner

Whether you’re a dog person or a cat person, you’re sure to have a few pet owners in your life. Give them a special personalized gift from Printerpix that’ll make their day, or why not even treat yourself if you’ve got your own animal companion! There’s no better time to celebrate our nonhuman buddies than the present, so get a present that’ll remind your friend or family about their furry friend.

1: A Personalized Pet Mug

Make that morning cup of joe even more special with a personalized pet mug. Either get creative with some art and a special message or choose a photo of the gift receiver and their four-legged friend that you know will make them smile. Either way, you’ll be gifting something to remind them of their fluffy cuddle-munchkin every time they make themselves a coffee.

2: A Custom Pet Blanket

Treat your pet to their very own custom blanket. With a range of a-meow-zing designs to choose from and personalize, you can make it your own. Keep it simple with a pre-set design and simply add your pet’s name, or upload photos to create a truly unique and woof-tastic blanket. Made from super-soft fade-resistant fleece, your little buddy will love snuggling up in their very own blanket. It’s machine washable too, so you can keep it clean and fresh.

3: A Unique Pet Tag

There’s nothing worse than losing your pet. Whilst we all take the necessary precautions to make sure nothing goes wrong with pet playtime, sometimes things don’t go to plan. And in those rare circumstances, you’ll want to make sure you have all the bases covered.

A pet collar with your name and address on it, perhaps with a phone number too, can make all the difference in making sure that your fluffy family member makes their way home as quickly as possible.

Not only will your pet look great in their very own personalized tag, but you can also relax knowing they’ve got your contact information if anything goes wrong.

4: A Photobook!

We’ve all got millions of photos of our beloved pets across multiple devices and websites, but you can collate them all into one photobook which you can look through at your leisure to remind yourself of all the wonderful times you’ve had together.

It’s National Dog Week – Celebrate with Fido’s Fresh Halloween Looks from zulily!

In honor of National Dog Week (9/24-9/30), Halloween, and pet-obsessed people everywhere, zulily has unveiled the top pet costumes for 2018 and they are sure to bring a smile to any ghoulish bash or trick-or-treating adventure.  

Is Rover the new fave of the family? Almost all millennials (84 percent) experience separation anxiety from their pets, more than half (51 percent) are buying gifts for their pet(s) at least once a month, and 71 percent would take a pay cut if it meant they could bring their pet(s) to work with them every day – it’s no wonder pet owners are on the hunt for Fido’s coordinating costume this Halloween!  

For those who find it too “ruff” to be away from Fido this All Hallows’ Eve enter zulily –  the online retailer known for its unique and fun assortment of pet and animal-themed merchandise, has rounded up this year’s top selling pet Halloween costumes! From Ewok-adorable to mythical mania, we’re not “lion” around when we say these are must-have styles for your furry friends for Halloween and beyond.  Here’s a behind-the-scenes video from the pet costume photo shoot.  

Here are  few of our favorite styles.

Lion Mane Big Dog Costume 

Ranging in size for both large and smaller dogs/cats, your furry friend will be the true King of the Jungle in this costume.  

Panda Bear Deluxe Walking Pet Costume Set  

This full-coverage jumpsuit costume provides a safe way to include your devoted companion in the dress-up fun. Who doesn’t love a cuddly Panda? 

Star Wars Ewok Pet Costume 

Star Wars fans don’t just come in human form – make Fido part of the fun in a coordinating “family” Star Wars costume! 

Unicorn Cat & Small Dog Costume 

Unicorns are all the rage, and they aren’t just for tweens – from Tiger to Sparky – your furry friend can be bursting with mythical magic

Pirate Pet Costume Set 

Your pup can swab the deck and walk the plant in this adorably whimsical get-up – no boat or booty necessary!

To learn more about zulily and all they have to offer, be sure to visit their website.

Review: Tether Tug Outdoor Dog Toy

What Dog Doesn’t Love to Play Tug-of-War?

There’s no one answer as to why dogs delight in playing tug-of-war, but one thing all pet owners know is they sure do love it. Unfortunately, our shoulders and arms cannot handle much more than a few minutes of tugging, pulling, and fun. With the Tether Tug, dog owners give their dog the gift of tug-of-war any time of the day they want.

Today we offer a variety of Tether Tug products designed for keeping dogs healthy, happy, and entertained. From the UBER Tether Tug to the Indoor Tether Tug, and even the Puppy Tug, we know you’ll find a product that works great for your breed – maybe even two!

We’re excited to share our product line with you, and hope you enjoy the products we’ve designed. More so, we hope that you have the opportunity to keep your pet entertained, regardless if it’s snowing outside, cold and rainy, or your dog is indoors while you spend the day at work.

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At Tether Tug, we are all about keeping dogs healthy, happy, and entertained.

Our small company is tucked away in the southwest corner of Missouri, where you’ll find a staff full of real animal lovers.

We started Tether Tug with a simple mission: To help people find a way to keep their dogs playing, having fun, and to ensure a loving bond between pet and owner.

Dogs need heavy amounts of activity to stay healthy. As a pet owner, you know that. However, the average arm cannot handle constant tugging and throwing – no matter how much we want to play with our playful pooches.

That’s where Tether Tug comes to the rescue! We are a USA-based company that loves dogs (and cats, horses, guinea pigs…you get the picture), and we want dogs to have fun, too. We have designed a toy that we know they will love, and your arms will thank you for.

The Tether Tug was designed by our father and son team, Roger and Adam. Inspired by our three-legged rescue dog, they set out to create a tugging toy that offered exercise and enough excitement to ensure a dog was never bored.

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I have a big dog.  Bella is an 80lb rottweiler with a crazy play streak.  She is HARD on toys and can destroy almost anything designed for heavy chewers. I have had other tug toys literally rip apart after she's chewed on them a few times. She does love to tug, and with the strength of most big dogs (especially her!), tugging is hard on the humans!  Tether Tug sent Bella the BIG Tether Tug for dogs over 70lbs. 

Understandably, Bella was pretty excited. She loves her toys!! And something she can tug with? Even better!

The Tether Tug consists of a base - a pipe with a flat end that gets pounded into the ground, and a long, narrower pipe with the stretchy tug toy attached at one end.  Installation's pretty simple. Use a rubber mallet (or hammer with a block of wood) to pound the base into the ground so the small holes near the top are close to ground level, then place the narrower long pipe into the base.  That's it, you're done!  (Be sure to pick an area in your yard where your dog has 360 degree access around where you want the Tether Tug; also be sure there are area of ground is safe for digging - you won't be digging per say, but you don't want the base to hit any buried wires or pipes.) You can watch Tether Tug's installation & removal video here. 

Our first installation was a breeze.  

The base was very easy to pound into the ground  . . . unfortunately, that was a problem.  It wasn't Tether Tug's fault by any means! Our ground was so, so, SO wet!!  After the frost came out of the ground this April, a snowstorm dumped approximately 18" of snow.  And then it rained.  And rained. AND RAINED. (And repeat!) Farmers couldn't get into the fields early to plant, and those that did, had some of their crops drown. 

June wasn't much better.  Neither was July.  We didn't get a full week of dry weather until AUGUST! Crazy! While all that rain was great for my garden, it meant that the ground was too wet, too soft for the Tether Tug to stay installed.  Bella could pull the whole thing out of the ground in 30 seconds. My husband even tried burying the base a few inches below ground level. We tried a few times over May, June, & July but had the same results. The ground was just too wet. (Tether Tug does offer a Stabilizer ideal for sandy, soft, damp dirt or anywhere your base may not hold as well as you would like, but I'm not sure it would have helped in our case as our ground was so unbelievably saturated for so long.)

PLAY!

After a few tugs, the base started to come out of the ground.

A few more tugs, and the base literally lifted up the ground around it about a foot in diameter, and came out.

Bella's a bit confused after pulling the entire unit out of the ground: "I don't think this is how it's supposed to work, Mom!"

I had to wait for dry weather.  Finally, in August, we had a week of dry weather.  Not just dry, but HOT.  Hot hot! Heat indexes in the high 90's to low 100's. The kind of weather you just want to stay inside next to the air conditioner. Everything got baked, and the grass started to dry up. Perfect time to try again! 

I had to laugh - the ground was now so hard that I could not install the base by myself.  I got it half way pounded in, and the edge of the base was destroying my rubber mallet.  I tried putting a block of wood in between the base and the mallet, and it destroyed the block of wood!  Granted, I had hurt my back so the pounding may not have been my best effort . . . at any rate, my husband had our sledgehammer and maul with him, so I had to wait until he got home.  He pounded it in with no problem, of course.  Ha. 

Now, onto PLAY!!!!!

Bella doesn't need much encouragement to play with the Tether Tug - just shake the rope at her a little and she's all PLAY!

And my personal favorite: 

In dry ground conditions, the Tether Tug remained installed no problem.  I let her play with it for a couple of weeks, and even after a few heavy downpours it still remained installed during play, although it has shifted a little bit. 

I love the 360 degree aspect of this toy because Bella is free to move around wherever she wants tugging on it. I also love that I can just pull the top part out of the base and put it away for whatever reason - mowing the lawn or inclement weather.  The rope portion of the tug toy will eventually break down, faster if left outside, but will still last a good long time.  It's fairly easy to uninstall the base, too. 

FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY!

Okay, now on to some fun!  Tether Tug is currently doing a giveaway on their Facebook Page.  Go to THIS POST to submit your entry to win a Tether Tug Toy! Hurry though, voting closes September 15th, 2018. 

Review: Chew Proof It! Anti-Chew Spray by EQyss

Chew Proof It! Anti-Chew Spray. Protect your shoes, carpet, furniture, etc. and your pet’s teeth, gums and digestive tract from the harmful effects of chewing! Chew Proof It! is an effective anti-chew spray that is guaranteed to stop your pet from chewing. Chew Proof It! is safe to spray on shoes, furniture, carpet, fences, baseboards, rugs, blankets, bandages or any other surface your pet desires to chew.

• Guaranteed to stop pets from chewing or all surfaces
• Will not harm household plants or vegetation
• Non-staining and is safe for all sufaces
• Long-lasting

EQyss Grooming Products was founded in 1991 by compassionate pet owners who wanted a better quality grooming product for their family pets. EQyss Grooming Products manufactures cutting edge equine grooming products using Scientifically Superior ingredients, formulations, and manufacturing processes. Our brands include Micro-Tek®, Premier, Mega-Tek® and Avocado Mist® to name a few. We manufacture all of our products in our own facility located in Vista, California using only U.S. sourced raw materials. Our commitment to Clean Technology includes using solar energy, purified water, and FDA manufacturing standards to ensure the highest quality for all of our products. EQyss Scientifically Superior.

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Chew Proof It! Anti-Chew Spray can be found at EQyss Grooming Products, Amazon, and pet retailers. 

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My 2 yr old rottweiler, Bella, eats everything. Her favorites are dirty tissues, wood, hard plastic, post-it notes on my desk, my son's socks, shoes, and shoe inserts.  As Professor Moody says, "Constant vigilance!" with this dog! As she has grown, she's gotten a lot better about not actually ingesting things and will mostly steal/hoard items with a guilty look rather than destroy or eat them. Except tissues. Yuck.

In our household we have some fairly severe food sensitivities so I have to be careful of sprays, too, as my son generally has his hands in his mouth. When given the chance to review Chew Proof It! Anti-Chew Spray I checked the ingredients - it's simply purified water, pepper extract, and a bittering agent. 

The very first thing I did was tear off the foil seal and offer it to Bella to sniff.  She licked it, then tried to eat the foil.  Silly dog.  So I didn't have my hopes up. Later that afternoon Bella went after the shoes by the front door, so I sprayed the entire lot.  And then I sneezed.  A lot.  LOL.  It is recommended to use the spray in a well ventilated area, so just be aware that if you're spraying in a non-well ventilated area, your nose & sinuses may be affected.  But hey, if it stops her from destroying our shoes . . .

Since then, she has left the shoes ALONE. I have sprayed them a couple more times just to be on the safe side and she has not gone back after them at all.  THANK YOU EQYSS!!

Next up were things she finds completely, absolutely irresistable: the dirty tissues and my husband's fuzzy inserts for his slippers.

This face!  She looks kind of sad, as in, "Why did you do that to my favorite things, Mom?" In our upstairs bathroom, there is no space to put the wastebasket inside of a cabinet, so it's out in the open.  She knows she's not to go upstairs unless accompanied by an adult (LOL) so it's not like she's sneaking off upstairs by herself to eat tissues. I usually keep the bathroom door closed to keep her away from them when I'm upstairs.

Next up, I sprayed my husband's fuzzy slipper inserts. She LOVES these things.  I think she would actually eat them if given half a chance.  She did eat part of one of my mother's felted alpaca shoe inserts as a very naughty puppy. 

More sneezing from me - I mean, after all, it IS pepper . . . Bella slunk downstairs and curled up on the couch.  Then I get this look:

She is CLEARLY displeased with this turn of events.  Ha ha.

I have been using Chew Proof It! Anti-Chew Spray for the last few weeks testing to see how long it lasts before she goes for the same items again, or if it will drive her to seek out new items.

Although she's left the shoes completely alone since the first spraying, she still repeatedly goes after certain plastic toys, and of course her favorites of dirty tissues and the slipper inserts.  In my experience, Chew Proof It! Anti-Chew Spray lasts about 48 hours before another spritzing is required. EQyss recommends keeping up with the spraying until the pet's fixation has passed.  Thankfully, she has not sought out new items to chew. 

All in all, I do recommend Chew Proof It! Anti-Chew Spray as a chew deterrent.  You do need to use it as a training aid - you cannot just spray something once and expect your pet to leave it alone forever and ever. Thumbs up from me!

Holiday Gift Guide - Purina’s Beggin Strips

When it comes to the holidays, owners have to stick to the classics. That’s why they can’t forget about Purina’s Beggin Strips, Friskies Party Mix and Busy Beggin Twisted. These favorites are offered in 6 ounce packs making them great for stockings and even have a ‘To’ and ‘From’ tag, so pets know who to lick and thank. The Friskies specially designed Party Mix is holiday themed with snowmen, stars and evergreen trees.
Price: $3.49

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My Thoughts 

We got to test out a bag of Purina’s Beggin Strips dog snacks, and they were pretty awesome. They smell so good when you open the bag, I was tempted to take a bite out of them myself. My dog, Millie, has had a rough week with fall allergies in full swing. She's been extra itchy and uncomfortable and had to go to the vet to get a shot, which is never fun for anyone, furry or otherwise. The Purina’s Beggin Strips were waiting for us when we got home, and it was the perfect way to treat her. She gobbled them right up, and is always ready to come back for more.

 Purina’s Beggin Strips are the perfect way to let your bacon lovin' best friend know just how much they mean to you this holiday season. They work with any size dog, and are soft and chewy, so even older pets will enjoy them.  The jumbo bags can be placed under the tree.  Smaller bags make nice stoking stuffers.  Look for these delicious snacks in stores nationwide.

October Beagle Box Review & #Discount

Every month, our dog, Millie anxiously awaits her BeagleBox. This fun box is filled with all the things she loves, like tasty treats, chewy rawhide, and cute toys.  Though our dog happens to be a beagle, this box is designed for all breeds of dog.  When you sign up, you can select the size of your dog, and your box will be customized to your pet's unique needs. Each month, you can expect to receive a variety of toys and treats, and even a little surprise for the humans in the house. Here is a break-down of everything inside the October box.

Barkworthies Pork Pizzle- Millie loved this so much she grabbed it right out the box and starting chewing. It's a thinner rawhide that small dogs will really enjoy.

Barkworthies Bully Stick - These are a little thicker rawhide with a delicious marrow center that dogs just love.

Walkies Fit Bits - These bite size treats are perfect at home or on the go. They are made from chicken cartilage and help manage weigh control while still giving your dog the taste they crave.

Zippy Paws-  This cute little hedge dog doesn't have any stuffing to tear out, but your pet will still love carrying it around to chew, snuggle, or fetch.

Tug Toy- This was Millie's favorite this month. The adorable purple monkey tug toy is bigger than she is, but that doesn't stop her from enjoying a god game of tug-o-war with the kids. Both toys this month were very sturdy and holding up well even though Millie is a chewer.

BeagleBox is a treat for dogs of all shapes and sizes.  I love how the box contains all full size products, and how they have so many sustainable and organic options. It's an awesome deal that you can get for as little as $29 a month.  All things considered, you're definitely getting your money's worth, and it's a great opportunity to test out a variety of different products. Millie can't wait to see what she gets next month!  If you'd like to learn more about BeagleBox and all they have to offer, be sure to visit their website or check them out on their social media.

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