Someone sent this to us today- I thought it was adorable! You can watch these puppies live and see what they are up to :)
Check out this link: http://gawker.com/5077450/america-deserves-a-new-puppy-too?autoplay=true
Hope you all had a nice Halloween!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Dogs love Halloween, too!
Today's gothamist.com blog posted a story about the Times Square Dog Day Masquerade. Attached were the most adorable pictures of puppies dressed up in various costumes. Feel free to check out the blog post yourself, but with Halloween right around the corner, I thought this would spark some puppy costume ideas! Feel free to post a comment with links to your doggie costume.
Monday, September 29, 2008
SparkPeople is keeping you and your dog healthy
SparkPeople.com is a great website that I came across a few months back. It is a website dedicated to health and fitness, allowing users to create profiles, network, and learn about health and wellness. I received this e-mail from SparkPeople yesterday that I find wildly appropriate for our blog!
Happy Workout!
Your Four-Legged Workout Buddy
Just as it would be hard for you to go out and jog for 45 minutes if you haven't worked out in 6 months, it's also hard for your pet. Be sure to get your veterinarian's okay before beginning your pet's exercise routine. After you get the go-ahead, here are some tips to help you get started:
* Start slowly, gradually increasing the time and intensity of the activity. This will safely strengthen your pet's muscles, aerobic capacity, and footpads.
* Pay attention to how your pet is feeling. Signs that your pet needs to slow down or stop include drooling, stumbling, trouble breathing, and a long, droopy tongue. Take a break and consider making tomorrow's workout shorter. Also remember that in hot weather your pet can't sweat like you do to keep cool.
* Concrete and asphalt are tough on your friends' paws--especially on hot days. Try to walk or run on dirt paths (or grass) as much as possible.
* The longer you work out, the more water Fido needs. Bring along a collapsible water dish to help your pet stay hydrated.
* Be realistic about your pet's limitations. Many smaller breeds love going for a brisk walk, but you'll probably have to carry them on a strenuous hike. Animals with a thin coat will not tolerate cold weather very well, whereas dogs with thick coats don't do well in the summer heat.
* You should avoid strenuous exercise with your pet until they are finished growing (after 9-12 months for most dogs).
Time Involved: At least 10 minutes every day
Body Benefit: Healthy heart and lungs for both of you
Monday, September 8, 2008
Foster Pup Blog
We'd like to share with you one of our favorite, new blogs. Kelly was featured on our blog before and she has decided to share her fostering experiences through a brand new blog. We are excited to share these experiences with her!
http://fosterpup.wordpress.com/
Friday, August 8, 2008
Cute picture from a forwarded e-mail!
A Dog's Life Memphis wants to wish you all a safe and happy weekend!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Memphis Flea Market looks out for animals
This article was featured in the Commercial Appeal today. I am very thankful that this happened--it is great to see people active in our community, keeping our animals safe.
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/jun/24/all-pupped-out/
Flea market halts sale of dogs, cats after taint of 'puppy mills'
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/jun/24/all-pupped-out/
Flea market halts sale of dogs, cats after taint of 'puppy mills'
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
No more puppies or kittens will be sold at the Memphis Flea Market, The Big One.
Vendors were told last weekend about the new policy, which is already in place at other flea markets operated by Buffalo, N.Y.-based American Park & Swap. Birds and other small animals still will be sold.
On Saturday, about a dozen vendors were given a written notice from general manager Sandy Hembree.
Hembree referred questions to owners American Park & Swap, where officials declined comment, referring to the written notice as their official statement.
It said the new policy is based on media reports and discussions with animal welfare groups regarding the "alleged" improper care of animals outside of the flea market.
There have been no concerns raised about how flea market vendors care for animals, but the company believes "closer regulation of cat and dog vendors at the flea market would have now been required in light of the off-site concerns."
Earlier this year an alleged puppy mill was raided in North Shelby County. Also, The Oprah Winfrey Show featured puppy mills in an April show, raising awareness.
In conjunction with the new policy, the flea market will advise patrons to visit the Humane Society, area shelters or rescue groups for pets.
Not all vendors are puppy mill owners, said Donna Facemire, who with her husband, Bud Facemire, owns Wanna Puppy in Mansfield, Mo.
It was their first time at The Big One.
"I'm all for shutting down puppy mills, but I don't think reputable breeders ought to be subject to the same bad publicity," Facemire said. "I don't think everybody ought to be punished for a few."
Tim Morris has sold puppies there for 12 years.
He and his partner, Jamie Sellers, operate Ponderosa Pups in Pontotoc, Miss., and sell 10-20 puppies a month in Memphis.
"This is an ungodly good business for us," said Morris, who resents the puppy mill implications. "If there's a problem with one of our babies, we'll take care of it."
Customer Tina Matthews of Memphis was upset as well. She and a friend have between them bought four dogs from Morris and another vendor. They've all been healthy.
"I don't understand it. I don't think it's fair. These puppies are clean, had their shots and have been wormed," Matthews said.
Regardless, Cindy Sanders, a volunteer at the Memphis Animal Shelter, has for months been pushing the flea market owners to end puppy sales.
Sanders said she was shocked at the number of vendors. She has seen puppies under a tent at the flea market during a cold rain, puppies that looked sick and others that were too young to be weaned.
"I think this is a positive for the flea market," Sanders said.
No more puppies or kittens will be sold at the Memphis Flea Market, The Big One.
Vendors were told last weekend about the new policy, which is already in place at other flea markets operated by Buffalo, N.Y.-based American Park & Swap. Birds and other small animals still will be sold.
On Saturday, about a dozen vendors were given a written notice from general manager Sandy Hembree.
Hembree referred questions to owners American Park & Swap, where officials declined comment, referring to the written notice as their official statement.
It said the new policy is based on media reports and discussions with animal welfare groups regarding the "alleged" improper care of animals outside of the flea market.
There have been no concerns raised about how flea market vendors care for animals, but the company believes "closer regulation of cat and dog vendors at the flea market would have now been required in light of the off-site concerns."
Earlier this year an alleged puppy mill was raided in North Shelby County. Also, The Oprah Winfrey Show featured puppy mills in an April show, raising awareness.
In conjunction with the new policy, the flea market will advise patrons to visit the Humane Society, area shelters or rescue groups for pets.
Not all vendors are puppy mill owners, said Donna Facemire, who with her husband, Bud Facemire, owns Wanna Puppy in Mansfield, Mo.
It was their first time at The Big One.
"I'm all for shutting down puppy mills, but I don't think reputable breeders ought to be subject to the same bad publicity," Facemire said. "I don't think everybody ought to be punished for a few."
Tim Morris has sold puppies there for 12 years.
He and his partner, Jamie Sellers, operate Ponderosa Pups in Pontotoc, Miss., and sell 10-20 puppies a month in Memphis.
"This is an ungodly good business for us," said Morris, who resents the puppy mill implications. "If there's a problem with one of our babies, we'll take care of it."
Customer Tina Matthews of Memphis was upset as well. She and a friend have between them bought four dogs from Morris and another vendor. They've all been healthy.
"I don't understand it. I don't think it's fair. These puppies are clean, had their shots and have been wormed," Matthews said.
Regardless, Cindy Sanders, a volunteer at the Memphis Animal Shelter, has for months been pushing the flea market owners to end puppy sales.
Sanders said she was shocked at the number of vendors. She has seen puppies under a tent at the flea market during a cold rain, puppies that looked sick and others that were too young to be weaned.
"I think this is a positive for the flea market," Sanders said.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Vote for Petfinder.com!
Check this out! Petfinder.com has been listed as one of the top 50 websites by Time Magazine. We know a lot of people who have found their pets this way--or found their pets a nice home this way! Please vote for them- it is such a great cause!
Below is the e-mail I received, as a Petfinder.com member:
Dear Petfinder. com members,
We were thrilled to learn that Petfinder was named one of the Top 50
Websites by Time Magazine. It is a real honor and a tribute to the
hard work you do every day on behalf of the pets in your care. Every
Time reader is now a potential adopter or supporter.
You can vote for Petfinder by going to: http://www. time.
com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1809858_1809952_1811311,00.
html
Under the screenshot of Petfinder, you will see a ratings bar. Grab
the bar and rate Petfinder on a scale of 1 to 100. You know that I
said your pets deserve the full 100! We are currently ranked 10th . .
. but not for long. Use your vote to let everyone know that homeless
Here is the text from their website:
"Need a little love in your life? Skip the online dating sites and head to Petfinder instead. The Web's largest pet-adoption site lets you choose from more than a quarter of a million animals, searchable by age, location and gender. Each listing includes at least one photo and tells you whether the animal is house-trained and has had its shots. Many of the available pets come from a local branch of the Humane Society or a local rescue group, which will screen potential owners to make sure they can take care of the animal. Because only nonprofits are allowed to post listings, you won't find pets sold by breeders or pet stores, and many animals are fully grown. With so many pets to choose from, it may be tough to settle on just one."
Link to this article:
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1809858_1809952_1811311,00.html
Below is the e-mail I received, as a Petfinder.com member:
Dear Petfinder. com members,
We were thrilled to learn that Petfinder was named one of the Top 50
Websites by Time Magazine. It is a real honor and a tribute to the
hard work you do every day on behalf of the pets in your care. Every
Time reader is now a potential adopter or supporter.
You can vote for Petfinder by going to: http://www. time.
com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1809858_1809952_1811311,00.
html
Under the screenshot of Petfinder, you will see a ratings bar. Grab
the bar and rate Petfinder on a scale of 1 to 100. You know that I
said your pets deserve the full 100! We are currently ranked 10th . .
. but not for long. Use your vote to let everyone know that homeless
Here is the text from their website:
"Need a little love in your life? Skip the online dating sites and head to Petfinder instead. The Web's largest pet-adoption site lets you choose from more than a quarter of a million animals, searchable by age, location and gender. Each listing includes at least one photo and tells you whether the animal is house-trained and has had its shots. Many of the available pets come from a local branch of the Humane Society or a local rescue group, which will screen potential owners to make sure they can take care of the animal. Because only nonprofits are allowed to post listings, you won't find pets sold by breeders or pet stores, and many animals are fully grown. With so many pets to choose from, it may be tough to settle on just one."
Link to this article:
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1809858_1809952_1811311,00.html
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