This is a sponsored review by BlogHer and Purina.
Every morning, some days even before the sun has fully risen, I take a walk down our dirt road with Max and Belle, my "puppies".
We have few neighbors, and virtually no traffic, situated as we are on 5 1/2 acres a mile from a highway, so no leashes are involved. Max and Belle are free to follow their noses into the woods, chasing rabbits or deer or their imaginations at times, but they never venture far, always returning within a few minutes.
When I stop to take photo after photo of a tiny flower beside the road, or a butterfly, or a beam of sunlight, they often just sit on their haunches, waiting patiently for me to stop clicking and continue walking.
Back at the house, I relax in my rocking chair on the back deck while they eat.
I love this quiet time in the morning, just the three of us. What a wonderful way to start a day!
Max, our German Shepherd/Great Dane (we think) mix, is actually a 7 year old. He's only mentally a puppy. A huge dog, he's physically approaching 'old man' status, suffering from arthritis which is exacerbated by elbow dysplasia, diagnosed when he was just a puppy; he has been on a special, prescription diet plus supplements ever since.
Belle, now just over a year old, is actually Max's puppy, not ours. When our old yellow Lab, Charly, died last year, we swore we weren't getting any more dogs. But Max was so lonely. It depressed us just to look at him, he was so despondent! Oh, those big brown, sad eyes!
What else could we do but re-consider the puppy question?
Belle, a Rottweiler mix, was a wanderer, as well, only she wandered up to a home four hours away from us. We found out about her through our college age daughter's network of friends. After taking a look at a photograph, and talking to the foster mom who couldn't afford to keep Belle herself because of the extensive menagerie she already cared for on a single income, we caved in and drove two hours to meet the woman and take Belle as our own.
We knew right away it was the right decision. Max loves her. She adores him.
I love happy stories.
And now we've celebrated her first birthday and the first anniversary of her homecoming. She's grown into a beautiful, energetic little tomboy, too old for puppy chow.
We've tried several types of adult dog food, but she hasn't been that keen on any of them. And it seems every one we've tried doesn't sit well on her tummy, either. To put it bluntly, she farts a lot!
So when BlogHer contacted me about being part of the Purina Pro Plan Selects review program, I jumped on the chance. It's a higher end dog food and I appreciated the chance to try it out for free, in case she didn't like it or she was still gassy.
I have to admit, my first impression with the food wasn't that great. Well, actually it just had to do with the packaging. Most of the food I've bought lately has a ziplock closure on the bag to keep it fresh (and keep insects out!); Pro Plan Selects doesn't. Or at least, the bag I received didn't.
Next, I had to find a magnifying glass so I could read the feeding instructions with my 52-year-old eyes. Tons of other marketing info cover the bag - a 33 pound bag - BIG! but the instructions are teeny tiny, way down at the very bottom on the back.
To read it, I either had to crouch down on the floor or lift the bag up on top of the washing machine. I decided to lift.
Mistake.
I had already opened the bag (silly me!), and while I reached for the magnifying glass, the bag tipped and spilled quite a bit of food on the ground ... behind the refrigerator ... under the wire shelves...
Thank goodness I heard it start to fall and righted it before it tipped all the way over.
Not a good start to my morning.
But now, after using the food for two weeks, those are the only complaints I can think of: no ziplock closure and feeding instructions in microscopic lettering.
And obviously ziplock closures don't equal quality food.
Because by day 2, we noticed Belle was more energetic than usual. Now, she was already a high energy dog (we suspect she's got at least a little bit of Jack Russell in her blood), but after just one day on Purina Pro Plan Selects, my husband and I both noticed a difference. She was practically flying down the road on our walks!
She still zonked out for her naps and slept soundly at night; I think she just felt better overall. And best of all, no more gas!
There are no artificial ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Selects and no corn, soy or other fillers. I can pronounce and even identify most of the ingredients. Beef is number one. Until now, I didn't realize what a difference that made in dog food. It will go a long way in convincing me to continue feeding it to Belle, despite the higher cost and inconvenience of having to purchase it in specialty pet stores.
Now I'll get to the fun part...
You have a chance to win $100 Visa gift card, thanks to Purina and BlogHer, by telling me in the comments section below about a special moment you share with your dog or dogs each day. The giveaway dates are May 2nd through May 31st.
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I don't have a dog story to share, since my only pet is a cat. However, I really enjoyed reading the review!
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ReplyDeleteMy dog Oscar is also adopted and came to us when he was 4.5 years old. My special moment is walking in the soft quiet of the early morning with him in the woods. It's heaven!
Well, unfortunately my favorite times with Simon used to be playing Hide and Seek with him (yes, he'd find me every time), but now that he can no longer see, my favorite time is seeing him so excited when I come home, he jumps and cries and can't wait to be picked up. I also love listening to him when he's sleeping and when we're up at the lake he loves running around the gold course fairway near our condo after the course has closed for golfers, even though he can't see.
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Our dog, Kali, has a daily battle with the squirrel at the birdfeeder. Kali is certain that the squirrel is an agent of Satan. Despite Kali's barking, the squirrel eats away happily, oblivious.
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My husband works a night shift and when it comes to bedtime, the kids are sound asleep in their room and here I'm comforted with my dog and cat cuddling with me in our king sized bed.
ReplyDeleteI really look forward to this time each evening. They both sit in the same spot each night and keep me company until I fall asleep. Thanks so much.
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When I felt like the world was against me including my family, my dog found me in the dark and licked me and stayed beside me. :]
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we cuddle on the couch each night- kids and all- or sometimes on the floor and just hang reading and napping
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Our dog Molly will be 8 in October. She is already walking stiffed leg and she is over weight. I would try this food to help her.
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My dog loves walking with my son and I to the bus stop each morning. He loves all the attention he gets from all the kids there.
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I share special moments with each of my dogs, both of them take turns sitting next to me and asking me to pat them, and cuddle. They never fail to cheer me up. nupa123atgmaildotcom
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ReplyDeleteI would mow the yard and after all that work my dog and I got in the car and went to "donoods" which is code for McDonalds. I would get a meal and the lady at the drive thru would give her a french fry. She loves french fries.
ReplyDeleteOur dog is Chip. He has the most mischievous look when he does something wrong. He can be a terror at times but we love him so.
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I have a church pew in my breezeway and when I come home my cat, Kiki, is always on the armrest waiting for me and then my other cat, Snicklefritzpewgarbonzobean, is pacing circles right underneath. Yes, that is her name!
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ReplyDeleteI love dogs it's just not practical for me to have one at the moment, however, I do have a cat. I have to have to chairs, one for me and the cat. He likes to sit next to me when I'm on the computer. msmith572@yahoo.com
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My dog is always happy to see me when i return home.
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My dog is always happy to see me when i return home.
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I love feeding my pets Purina. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Just having time to cuddle and get big sloppy kisses from them everyday is the best time of the day
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ReplyDeleteThe most special moment is when i first get home. No matter what kind of mood I'm in my dog is so happy to see me that it makes me smile.
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I take a walk every night with my dog.
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Our morning walk is our special time :)
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Waking up in the morning with my dogs and just laying there and scratching them untill it's time to get out of bed and start my day.
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ReplyDeleteMy husband and I have nine rescued dogs right now. Seven of them are at least eight years old and two of them are under a year old. My favorite part of any day is taking them outside in the yard to play. The two younger dogs get the older dogs running and playing again. This is our special time every day. I go out with them into the yard at least twice a day. I never leave them outside if I cannot see them. They have the biggest room in our house! LOL! They are our babies! Thank you!
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The first time I see our dog in the morning he greets me with his happy to see me face...I swear he smiles at me. He is such a happy, fun soul. Thank you.
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I love it when I drive up in the driveway and my dogs RUN like mad to beat each other to my car! Just like kids!
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My dog's most special moment each day is feeding time! He goes crazy!
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I am the proud "mommy" of a rescue dog myself. He had spent the first two years of his life in a puppy mill with little human contact. He's found a place in our home and in our hearts and now we are mroe than willing to feed him like a king.
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ReplyDeletemy parents old dog was such a love that even after she lost her sight to old age..if i came home to visit she would sniff me out to love
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Our dog is waiting in the driveway when we pull up everyday and follows the car up the drive. He's 16 yrs old but never misses a day!
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I don't have a dog right now, but I kinda want one now.
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There is nothing like a slap on your jeans from the tail of a happy dog circling you!
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When my dog was a puppy he used to wake me up by sitting on my head. I miss puppy breath!
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ReplyDeleteOne special moment Duchess and I share each day is going for walk. We both look forward to it.
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My dog loves to go to the lake and swim. It's hard to keep her out of the water!
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snuggling at bedtime!
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Every morning, when my boy Sarge is ready to get up and I am still sleeping, he will attack me with kisses until I get up! I absolutely love that time together....
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My special moments are always at night when we are sleeping in my king size bed and Baby, 150 lbs mastiff, is snoring loudly and taking up the other side of the bed.
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I have a cat. Our special time is when he gets a brushing. He purrs so loud he sounds like an airplane - which is why he's named Piper!
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My cat curls up with me at night to watch a little TV and warm up my feet :)
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We have 3 dogs but the one that's "special" is Bailey. My husband refers to her as "Mindy Mayhem". Special moments? When I wake up and I'm sitting at the computer and Bailey wants me to get up and get her her morning cookie. Bailey starts by trying to pull my blanket off my lap and when that doesn't work, she takes my socks off my feet, always taking special care not to nip a toe in the process. My day wouldn't start out the same if she didn't go through her "cookie NOW routine".
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The best moment is when I first wake up to Chihuahua kisses all over my face.
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Day after day, despite my mood, my dog always makes it better. He can always cheer me up.
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We don't have a dog right now, plan on gettig one but my kids love walking our neighbors two little dogs
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We don't have a dog right now, my kids would love one. We have a couple of kitties though and they are loved so much. So much fun to see them running around the house. As soon as they hear my alarm go off, they come jumping up on me.
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I always look forward to my dog greeting me in the morning. He's the first thing I look for!
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every time I pass my dog, she has to roll on her back, and have me rub her belly
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my dog is always hapy to see me when i get home from work each day
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My dog... my dog always crawls into my lap when I'm watching TV or sitting on the computer. :) I love watching her nap and dream. hehe
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ReplyDeleteI am not certain I would call it 'special', but it is certainly part of my day. When I get ready for bed, if my dog is not right there, I make certain to call him, since I know he woud show up soon anyway, and then I lift him up onto the bed. As an almost 7 yr. old dachshund chihuahua mix, he has developed the spinal problem so many of both breeds have, and although medication keeps him so comfortable that you wouldn't think he had a problem from the way he runs around, he cannot jump up on the bed anymore. Leaving him down is NOT an option, and anyone who has had a crying dog knows that! Of course, we do it in reverse in the mornings!
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Our dog loves to snuggle with my husband in his chair after our son has gone to bed.
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I love that my pup gets soooo excited to see me everytime I get home from work. Makes me feel good!
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I would say, when I get up every morning, she is very happy to see me.
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A special moment I share everyday with my dogs is when I take them for their morning walk. The "talk" to me and vie my attention even though they know I love them all equally!
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My dog is 10 yrs old now. He is still happy and sweet.
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My best moment with my 5 pound Chihuahua, Dixie, is when we first wake up and her warm, little body is cuddled next to my chest.
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We have a black lab and two long hair cats, and I love that they want to be with us. Greet us at the door, seek attention, and just like hanging out with us. Not all pets are this social, so we lucked out on all three pets! :)
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Feeding time is special. They are so excited to eat and it always makes me laugh.
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ReplyDeleteI love it when I get home and get a welcome home kiss from my Airedale, Pepper!
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I like to take our dog for a walk - I look forward to it each day!
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I don't have a dog, but my cat likes to cuddle on my lap and pat my cheek.
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I love that my dog is very protective of my kids!!
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Cute pups. I've got 3 myself, and 3 cats.
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My cat is a great alarm clock - she lets me know it’s time to feed her (gets up on the desk between me and the computer and purrs at me) and lets me know it time to go to bed (because she sleeps on me… I’ve got to go to bed so she can go to bed). She also just 'happens' to end up in whichever room I'm in, if I move, she just happens to move... very neat!
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Even though I had a dog as a kid, I don't have any dogs at the moment but what I always remember about my dog Spot was how he always looked like he was smiling.
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite special moment is at night, before we go to sleep, when she spoons with me and I rub her belly.
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our morning walk is our special us time, just my dog and i and i let him sniff all the usual spots and just enjoy himself!
ReplyDeleteComing home from work is our special time. She welcomes me with enthusiasm and affection. That's more than a lot of spouses do!
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We are currently talking about getting another dog. When we moved we had to get rid of him, he was such a good protector to our daughter and our home. He would let the kiddo do just about anything to him!
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ReplyDeleteWhen I had my cat, she used to know exactly when I come home from work and wait for me at the steps by the door. Its like she knew exactly the time when I should be coming home.
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Every morning our shepherd guards me until I get up. When I'm sick or something, she's right there!
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Every night, just before be we do what we call 'final pee' which, while giving them a chance to empty their bladders, also gives us a nice, quiet and sedate time to enjoy the night. I watch bats, they inspect grass - we all have a good time.
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If I'd spilled a bag of dog food on the floor I think my dog would have cleaned it up for me.
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My pup has a certain spot at the end of my bed where he lays quietly and keeps me company at night.
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I like the way dogs love to walk in the woods with you.
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always special to come home to my dog who's so happy to see me you'd think you were the only person in the world.
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ReplyDeleteI have one cat who wakes me daily...sadly, he doesn't realize that I don't have to get up at the same time on weekends!
ReplyDeleteMy dog likes to wake me up by jumping on the side the bed and licking my hand, although he has also been down to jump onto the bed from my husband's side after he gets up in the morning. I love seeing my dog first thing in the morning.
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Olive loves when I come home from work and pet her and let her know I missed her when I was at work. Then we go out back play. she has a teaser ball she loves to play with (with me).
ReplyDeleteShe sleeps with me, so bed time is special because that means extra attention time too, Sometimes she'll fall asleep while getting her tummy rubbed.
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We are currently without pets, but I do visit with neighborhood dogs when I walk every day!
ReplyDeleteI had a little chihuahua terrier mix dog for 19 years. He was a stray that just showed up on my doorstep. He went everywhere with me, even work! I had him till age 22 when he was had to be put down. That was almost 3 years ago this month. His name was Stuart and he was my first "baby".
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ReplyDeleteThe best times are when I come home to be greeted so enthusiastically. Unconditional love is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe most special time is when I come home.
ReplyDeleteThey're so excited - giving kisses like crazy!
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I don't have a dog right now, but when I did, my favorite thing about her was the warm greeting I got each time I walked in the door.
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I'm hoping a special moment I share with my cat counts - lol... She wakes me up every morning when it's time for her to be fed - we'll walk out into the kitchen together and stop to soak up some sun streaming in the window along the way. Even though she doesn't get the concept of sleeping in on the weekends, I still treasure that time and the way she looks up at me as we walk along. : )
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My special moment is my 6:30 AM walk with Ms Mitzi every morning...it's just me and her against the world.
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When I arrive home from work and my dog is so excited to see me I feel special.
ReplyDeleteThe moment when our son wakes up is our special moment because the dog gets SO HAPPY. She just isn't herself until he's up and running around with her.
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Every night after dinner, Buddy follows me around with his ears all perked up, waiting for me to say, "Wanna go for a walk?" and then we walk around the block together.
ReplyDeleteI had a sweet little companion, who loved me tenderly when I was in the throes of a migraine. She would limit her bathroom trips to twice a day, and it seemed like no longer than two minutes each. She wanted me sitting or in the bed, as she seemed to know I was unsteady on my feet, and many times she cried with me.
ReplyDeleteI love my morning walk with Toby each day. It is a great way to start and calms me down!
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ReplyDeleteMy babys are always waiting for me when I get home and they always sleep with me on my bed every night I even have one cat who snoozes everynight!
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Our special moments are normally out for our daily walk. They enjoy playing fetch and it makes me exercise!
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My special kitten (she's 2.5 now, technically a cat) is Kali Malicious, and every morning, while I'm getting dressed, she comes and sits near me on the bed. She's very independent, so for her to spend this time with me is very special.
ReplyDeleteWe had a dog "Molly Brown" when I was a kid that could climb the 5ft fence to roam the neighborhood & became good friends with a man nearby who did appliance repair in his garage... I remember my parents being so frustrated with trying to keep her contained and fearful she could be hit by a car if she roamed through a nearby intersection, but nearly every time she escaped we would find her hanging out with the repairman. It got to where we could actually just phone his house to send her home as if she were one of the kids :) vickismail77 at yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI have 3 Beagles and a special moment we have every morning is our walk around the neighborhood after the kids are off to school.
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Our doggie passed away but my favorite part was when he would go back and forth between hubby and I. He would spend a few minutes with me and then run to spend time with hubby. He would keep going back and forth for the whole time hubby and I were in different rooms. He was so cute. thank you!
ReplyDeleteOH!!! Everyday is a special day with my 3 sweet baby girls!!! They have trained us well so we have our routine down pat with them. When they are ready to have their breakfast, I head to the back porch and get their bowls....Molly, the 8 year old Golden and usually pretty sedate old gal, starts her daily jumping in the air as she is so exited to eat! It's so funny to watch as she never does this, ONLY when she is getting ready to be fed...and I mean all 4 legs off the ground at once!!! It's hysterical!!! Then after a while out back I let them in and she RUNS to the leather couch, covered in an old soft blanket, that is "HER SPOT". One of the Border Collies, Millie, lays at the front door, staring out, guarding the house and the other Border Collie, Maybe, is sitting at my feet or following me from room to room, every step I go....and such is our day!!! My dogs are such an important part of my everyday life...Much is centered around their comfort and happiness, which in turn...MAKES ME HAPPY!!!
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I love how my dog is so smart about things, and even though we’ve had her for about 9 years, she seems to still do something new everyday. I know she would just love this food from Purina Selects!
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I don't have a dog myself, but I do enjoy visiting with my grandkids' little terrier. She's cute! And she is ALWAYS very happy to see me when I visit their house.
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i share a special moment with my dog in the morning and evening when i take her on a walk. she stays in the house all day while we work, so i take her out and feed her and walk her twice a day. we really enjoy our time together in the great outdoors.
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Our 2 dogs run and play so much outside that many times they crash into each other..LOL
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OH!!! Everyday is a special day with my 3 sweet baby girls!!! They have trained us well so we have our routine down pat with them. When they are ready to have their breakfast, I head to the back porch and get their bowls....Molly, the 8 year old Golden and usually pretty sedate old gal, starts her daily jumping in the air as she is so exited to eat! It's so funny to watch as she never does this, ONLY when she is getting ready to be fed...and I mean all 4 legs off the ground at once!!! It's hysterical!!! Then after a while out back I let them in and she RUNS to the leather couch, covered in an old soft blanket, that is "HER SPOT". One of the Border Collies, Millie, lays at the front door, staring out, guarding the house and the other Border Collie, Maybe, is sitting at my feet or following me from room to room, every step I go....and such is our day!!! My dogs are such an important part of my everyday life...Much is centered around their comfort and happiness, which in turn...MAKES ME HAPPY!!!
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We walk the neighborhood late in the afternoon when I get home from work - bonding time, and exercise to boot! :)
ReplyDeleteSpecial time that we share is that our dog always wants to be with us no matter which room of the house. She likes to sit in the kitchen while we cook dinner, sit in the chair while we read. If we watch a movie she wants to be right there. If we go outside for a walk or to do yard work, she is always by our side. We love her constant loyalty, and companionship.
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ReplyDeleteLaying of the floor watching TV with the dog - she got lots of attention and petting that way!
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A special moment I share with my dog each day is our walk to the mailbox at the end of our block.
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ReplyDeleteMy dog likes to curl up under the computer desk and lay on my feet while I am browsing the internet.
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Going to bed is nice! They're so warm!
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Heidi loves to go on long walks and she loves seeing all the dogs in the neighborhood. The only thing is she doesn't like all the other dogs walking, only some of them.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to playing outside with them after I get home from work.
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I have several pets, but what I consider the cutest is my relationship with a red squirrel. Every morning he comes to our side door and looks in. I open the door and give him a vanilla wafer every morning. He takes it from my hand! It is a highlight of my day:)
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I share a special moment with my dogs when we play catch or frisbee in the yard.
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My special moment is waking up early to read the paper and drink coffee and having my dog there at the table with me or at my feet to keep me company. It's become our ritual each day!
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