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“Rescue animals aren’t broken.
They’ve simply 
experienced more life than other animals.
If they were human, we would call them wise.
They would be the ones with tales to tell and stories to write; the ones dealt a bad hand who responded with courage.
Don’t pity them.
Do something.
Help to rescue.
*Donate*
Volunteer.
FOSTER.
Adopt!
And be proud to have their greatness by your side.“
~ Author unknown
Photo courtesy of Operation Kindness
Today I took my Labs “Boomer” and “Harley” to my Vet’s office to have their teeth cleaned.
My Vet offers a new non-anesthetic procedure which means I don’t have to worry about any negative side-effects from using anesthesia on my dogs, who are now 6 years 
old. The process is quite effective and I just leave them there for a few hours for the procedure.
The American Veterinary Dental Society reports that 70-85% of dogs and cats show signs of oral disease by age 3. Not only will a clean mouth make your doggie more pleasant to be around but some studies have shown that improved oral hygiene can actually add years to your dog’s life… and that means more years you share together.
And who doesn’t want more of that?
Quick Tips:
♥ Our Vet suggests this type of cleaning at least twice of year (the same as humans). Our cost was about $160/dog per treatment for Cavitron scaling, polished teeth and a chlorhexidine oral rinse. Not bad when you consider the long-term benefits.
♥ Once the procedure restores their teeth to a pearly white, why not consider taking some pictures of the new smiles, or scheduling a professional photo session?
♥ Flying Doggies offers doggie dental products that you can use in-between professional procedures that may be of help for you and your pack.
♥ Always check with your Vet about which procedures and products are most appropriate for your pet.
Cheers to ringing in the New Year with clean teeth…
a healthy pack…
and many years to come!
This tasty recipe was featured in the December 2009 issue of SLOBBERS. Subscribe to get your FREE monthly issue containing special offers, tips and yup, more recipes for your pack… now that’s tasty!
Via Cousin Julie’s Cucina
Smell that? It’s the smell of the holiday best quickly approaching.
Whether you’re entertaining, or just relaxing with the pack, put on a pot of this easy-to-make holiday favorite and it’ll put a pep in your step.
A true tail-wagger, this holiday scent can also be an easy gift-giving idea for friends and family. You can bottle the ingredients in a Mason jar (or a cello bag, sans the water) then tie-it-up with a ribbon or two.
Ingredients:
3 Sticks | Cinnamon
3 | Bay Leaves
1/2 | Lemon, Halved
1/4 cup | Whole Cloves
1/2 | Orange, Halved
1 Quart | Water
What To Do:
1. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
2. “Sniff-in” the holiday scent; do not eat/drink.
3. Re-fill water level often and discard contents when you’re done with it.
Get Cookin!
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FREE SHIPPING ~ Our Way Of Sharing Thanks!
Enjoy Free Shipping on anything your heart (or theirs) desires now thru Monday, November 28, 2011.
No order minimums. No limits. No kidding. Hey, it’s Thanksgiving! Enter special coupon code “THANKS” during online checkout at MyFlyingDoggies.com for FREE Priority USPS Shipping.
We’re also gifting Complimentary Gift Wrap now thru December 15th! More info here at MyFlyingDoggies.com… your eco friendly pet specialty company that was voted best Pet Supplies in Dallas!
In honor of Boomer and Harley’s 6th Birthday (they are our Flying Doggies co-pilots), we whipped-up a batch of these cheesy carrot muffins to get tails wagging.
Cheese and carrots are two favorite doggie tastes. Put them both together into these healthy, hearty muffins and you’ll be your dog’s best friend forever (like you aren’t already)?! The best things come in twos, so let’s get started!
Ingredients:
1 cup | All-Purpose Flour
1 cup | Whole Wheat Flour
1 tablespoon | Baking Powder
1 cup | Grated Cheddar Cheese
1 cup | Grated Carrot
2 large | Eggs
1 cup | Milk
1/4 cup | Vegetable Oil
What To Do:
0. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
1. Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper baking cups. Yields 12 big dog or 24 petite-sized treats.
2. Combine the flours and baking powder and mix well.
3. Add the cheese and carrots and use your fingers to mix them into the flour until they are well-distributed.
4. Pour mixture over the flour mixture and stir gently until combined.
5. Full the muffin cups 3/4 full with the mixture.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes @ 350°F, or until muffins are “springy.”
7. Let the muffins cool before your doggie dear enjoys some cheer.
Recipes are free. From our pack to yours. Enjoy! Always check with your vet about which foods are appropriate for you to share with your pet.
Get Cookin!
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“With your mind power,
your determination,
your instinct,
and the experience as well,
you can fly very high.“
~ Ayrton Senna
I found this quote in the opening pages of “The Art Of Racing In The Rain”, one of my favorite reads about dogs and their humans. I found the ties to dogs… Italy… and me totally ironic. Totally touching.
“My sunshine doesn’t come from the skies,
It comes from the love in my dog’s eyes.”
~ Author unknown
Get A Jump On Smart Savings
August 30th Marks National Holistic Pet Day ~ A day for us to unite and celebrate the use of natural and holistic treatments for pets.
To help get the puppy party started we have three special offers designed with you in mind:
Three holistic-friendly offers. Two weeks to save. One reason to love (the love of dog). You pick the offer your want to best please your pack!
Happy Holistic Pet Day To You & The Pack!
* The “Buy 2 Get 1 FREE” offer can only be used for 3 items per each online cart checkout. It’s not you. It’s us. Actually it’s our website; it’s not savvy enough to do the complicated math. No worries! We’re getting a new website this fall. Sweet! So, if you want to take advantage of this offer, just add 3 of the same “like” item to your cart, enter the coupon code and check out. If you want to really stock-up (like 6 or 9 bottles of shampoo), you can just check out in multiples of 3. Again and again and again. Good times. Offer valid through 8.30.11.
** Rut Roh! The free shipping offer cannot be combined with the stock-up and save offer. But you can surely make your pick of the best deal for you and the pack! Offer valid through 8.30.11.
*** During your phone consult, Dr. Shawn will review information provided by you and your Vet and suggest treatment options. This service is an extension of your Vet’s current care plan and is NOT meant to serve as a primary source of information. Any additional natural therapies Dr. Shawn provides your pet will be discounted 10% OFF during the initial phone consultation, if you’re game. An offer within an offer! To set your appointment, please call Dr. Shawn’s office at 972.867.8800 and press extension “0.” Mention special offer code “GOHOLISTIC” and Dr. Shawn’s staff will work with you to set a mutually agreeable time for your consult. Your consult must be completed by 9.30.11 to take advantage of this super special offer. You don’t need to check-out on MyFlyingDoggies.com ~ Dr. Shawn’s office will charge you directly via phone.
Whew! That’s all the legal. How I hate the legal. Now it’s time for some fun.
This tasty recipe was featured in the August 2011 issue of SLOBBERS. Subscribe to get your FREE monthly issue containing special offers, tips and yup, more recipes for your pack… now that’s tasty!
A House Favorite
Made from layers of lip smackin’ goat cheese, creamy dreamy cream cheese, warm and sunny sun-dried tomatoes and tasty, hearty garlic… we’ve arm-wrestled over what ingredient we think is the most prized morsel. No worries, everyone will consider you a high flying superhero when you unveil this at your next get together. We pinky swear on it.
Ingredients:
6 oz. | crumbled goat cheese
8 oz. | cream cheese
6 cloves | minced garlic
to taste | salt and pepper
½ cup | pesto
½ cup | chopped herb seasoned old-packed sun-dried tomatoes, including 1-2 teaspoons of the marinade
to garnish | your pick ~ dill, rosemary or a sprinkling of olive oil
What To Do:
1. Mix the goat cheese, cream cheese and garlic. Check the taste. Add salt and pepper if you’d like (we prefer gray sea salt).
2. Line a small glass bowl about 3 cups in size with plastic wrap or put wrap into medium sized decorative copper mold (that’s what we did in the pic above).
3. To build: Layer 1: Pour 1/2 of the pesto in the bottom of the bowl/mold. Layer 2: Put about 1/3 of the cheese mixture into the bowl on top of the pesto*. Layer 3: Top with the remaining pesto. Layer 4: Put another 1/3 of the cheese mixture on top of this. Layer 5: Put the sun-dried tomatoes on top of Layer #4. Layer 6: Top with the remaining cheese.
* Note: if the cheese is cold, it may be rather difficult to work with; try warming it a few seconds in the microwave to make it easier (softer) to form.
5. Cover with plastic wrap or Press-n-Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 4 days.
6. To serve, invert the bowl onto a serving dish. Carefully remove the plastic wrap. Decorate with fresh herbs for that extra-special presentation.
Serve the goat cheese dip with your favorite crackers or baguettes.
Get Cookin!
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An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard.
I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly
that he had a home and was well taken care of. He calmly came over to me, I gave him a few pats on his head; he then followed me into my house, slowly walked down the hall, curled up in the corner and fell asleep.
An hour later, he went to the door, and I let him out.
The next day he was back, greeted me in my yard, walked inside and resumed his spot in the hall and again slept for about an hour. This continued off and on for several weeks.
Curious I pinned a note to his collar: “I would like to find out who the owner of this wonderful sweet dog is and ask if you are aware that almost every afternoon your dog comes to my house for a nap.”
The next day he arrived for his nap, with a different note pinned to his collar:
“He lives in a home with 6 children, 2 under the age of 3. He’s trying to catch up on his sleep. Can I come with him tomorrow?”
| February 23, 2012 |
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