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Dog Lovers Come in All Shapes, Sizes, and Musical Genres!

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , , on May 18, 2013 by rumpydog

People who love animals come from all corners, including some places you don’t expect.

David Flynn is the bassist for metal band Chelsea Grin.

Flynn posted this pic on this Twitter account

Flynn posted this pic on this Twitter account

Recently Flynn posted on the band’s Facebook page that his puppy needed immediate surgery, and that he couldn’t afford the $2300 it was estimated to cost.

Flynn's pup broke 3 fingers and growth plate

Flynn’s pup broke 3 fingers and growth plate

What do you think happened next?

Oh yeah, the money started flowing in. So much money that he was given all the money needed that same day, and the band had to ask people to STOP SENDING MONEY.

Chelsea Grin (from the band's webpage)

Chelsea Grin (from the band’s webpage)

Flynn refunded all donations over the amount needed to pay the surgery.

Now doesn’t that leave you with a smile on your face?

It leaves me happy in the knowledge that there are MANY people out there who love us animals.  Now to figure out yet how to get them all on the same page to make positive changes.

Friday Fun With June Buggie!

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , , , on May 17, 2013 by rumpydog

I know I complain about June Buggie’s rants, but he can be a lot of fun too!

We hang out together!

We hang out together!

He gives me head bonks!

He gives me head bonks!

He tells me secrets!

He tells me secrets!

And we laugh together!

And we laugh together!

MEOW!

MEOW!

Hope you have a great Friday and an even greater weekend! woo woo woo!

Scout and Zoe’s- Treats for Dogs With Allergies!

Posted in Product Reviews with tags , , , , , , , , , , on May 15, 2013 by rumpydog

Recently Jen connected with Cindy Dunston Quirk on LinkedIn, and they talked about dogs and allergies. In case you didn’t know, DeDe has food allergies, and Cindy has a company that makes treats for dogs with food allergies!

Cindy with Scout and Zoe!

Cindy with Scout and Zoe! (from Scout and Zoe’s website)

Scout and Zoe’s has a great line of products for dogs with allergies.

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Finally! A treat with ingredients you can identify just by looking at it!

The chicken treats are made in Indiana. No imported chicken and no yucky stuff used in these treats! The sweet potato treats are made from taters grown right here in the US.

But that isn’t all they’ve got!

Yep, that's an elk antler!

Yep, that’s an elk antler!

Scout and Zoe’s Antler Chews are also made in the US from antlers naturally shed by elk. If you haven’t had an antler chew before, you don’t know what you’re missing. They are ideal for dogs that like to chew. And they last a long time. 

DeDe loves antler chews!

Cindy sent a chew each for DeDe and me, but DeDe quickly decided the larger one belonged to her!

What does Jen like about Scout and Zoe’s?

  • There’s no guessing if there’s something inside that DeDe would have a reaction to.
  • Products that are made in the USA.
  • We love them!
  • They even have products for birds.

What did Jen not like? She liked everything about these treats!

If you have a dog with allergies, it’s worth it to check out Scout and Zoe’s website for a great treat for your best friend!

Disclaimer: Scout and Zoe’s sent me the treats to try out, but the review is my own.

Hisses and Purrs….. Our New Feature!

Posted in Hisses and Purrs with tags , , , , , , , , on May 14, 2013 by rumpydog

Welcome to our new feature: Hisses and Purrs! 

Here June Buggie and Hissy Fit Jones will feature the good….. and the not-so-good, in animal welfare.

For shame! For shame!

For shame! For shame!

First off, a big hiss to Michigan governor Rick Snyder for signing into law SB 288, which prevents residents from advancing a ballot initiative to protect endangered wildlife, such as wolves.

A big hiss to Pakistan for electing Nawar Sharif. I hope that doesn’t mean there will be tigers on permanent display now in that country.

And a big hiss to Stuart Timothy Radbourne and Benjamin George Pethers of the UK, who were recently found guilty of damaging a badger sett (den). They were found in the area of the sett and one of the men’s dog emerged from a tunnel wearing a location collar and with injuries consistent with those caused by badger attack.

Good job. Have a cookie.

Good job. Have a cookie.

Purrs to the people of Australia! A 2009 survey conducted by the RSPCA found that 59% of shoppers felt animal welfare was  an important factor when choosing food products in the supermarket.

Purrs to Tennessee governor Bill Haslam for vetoing the state’s Ag-gag bill.  I’m sure the bill will come back next year, because the bill was supported by the Walking Horse industry as well as animal agriculture.

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What about you? Do you have any hisses or purrs to dole out? Post them in the comments and share with the rest of us!

What I Did This Weekend

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , , , , on May 13, 2013 by rumpydog

That darn Monday is here AGAIN! She’s liked less than a used car salesman directing traffic for a road construction crew.

At least we have the memories of a lovely weekend.

What did we do?

Bubba gave DeDe a bath

Bubba gave DeDe a bath

 

Graybie and Hissy napped together

Graybie and Hissy napped together

 

Little Girl told June Buggie a secret

Little Girl told June Buggie a secret

 

DeDe hid from the vacuum cleaner

DeDe hid from the vacuum cleaner

 

June Buggie took a nap

June Buggie took a nap

 

And I begged for cookies

And I begged for cookies

 

What did you do this weekend?

 

 

 

 

 

How to Fight the Monday Blues!

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , , on May 6, 2013 by rumpydog

Uh oh! It’s the day of the week so many of us dread. *heavy sigh*

When the rich want money, it’s the rest of us who go to work. (with apologies to Jean-Paul Sartre)

Monday

So I thought I’d cheer us up by sharing some of your Rumpy memes.

And this is my personal favorite:

 

Wasn’t that fun? You can see more posted on my Facebook page. Don’t forget to ‘like’ me while you’re there!

Now off with you! There’s work to be done!

It’s Friday! Yay!!!!

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , , on May 3, 2013 by rumpydog

FINALLY! Friday is back! That means one more work day before Jen is home with us!

I wonder what I should do this weekend?

Maybe my snake will come back to visit!

Maybe my snake will come back to visit!

Maybe I’ll get another package from the mailman… and this time he’ll actually deliver it!

Nothing like finding THIS on a Sunday morning!

Nothing like finding THIS on a Sunday morning!

Or maybe we’ll just do lots of this:

 

*snort! snort!*

*snort! snort!*

 

zzzzzzz.......

zzzzzzz…….

 

You only have a few hours left to make your plans…… so get busy!

Happy weekend!

Rumpy Memes!

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , on May 2, 2013 by rumpydog

I had so much fun with the Malachi memes, I thought this time we’d try some with Rumpy.

Here’s mine:

Rumpy meme

 

 

rumpy meme 1

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Your turn. What do you think a Rumpy meme should say?  Post your thoughts below and I’ll post your meme to Facebook and Twitter…. hopefully tonight, but definitely by this weekend!

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Speaking of which, you DO follow me on Twitter and Facebook, right?

Introducing Petbrosia!

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , , , , on April 30, 2013 by rumpydog

I was asked by Petbrosia to try out their new food, so I did. They sent food for June Buggie and Rumpy!

Petbrosia comes right to your door!

Petbrosia comes right to your door!

Who is Petbrosia? They are a new pet food company on the scene with an interesting concept- they sell you food specially designed for your dog or cat.

How does it work? You give them your pet’s breed, age, and activity level. They prepare and send food along with instructions on how to feed your pet.

Look! They even have our pics on there!

Look! They even have our pics on there!

The food is not as dense as the other foods I’ve fed, so I had to be sure to follow the target feeding suggestions to make sure they were getting the right amount of food daily.

Here's what it looks like!

Petbrosia is made from chicken free from antibiotics and hormones. they do not use wheat, corn, gluten or soy in their products. 

June Buggie likes it!

June Buggie likes it!

The best part is you can give your companion animal’s profile, set an automatic delivery schedule, and never have to worry again about shopping for pet food!

What do I like about Petbrosia?

  • The list of ingredients show a healthy diet I want my animals to have
  • I could order food tailored to each pet’s unique nutritional needs
  • The company’s customer service response is fast, friendly, and helpful
  • Petbrosia supports Rescue Bank, a non-profit that supports rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

What do I wish was different?

  • At present the company does not have a poultry-free product, which means I must watch to ensure DeDe doesn’t eat Rumpy’s food. They do tell me that is in the plans, though. 

If you are looking for healthy and convenient feeding options for your companion animals, check them out.

Yum!

Yum!

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Would you YOU like to try Petbrosia?  You can get 25% off your first order simply by using the following code: RUMPY. How cool is that?

Pretty soon you could be eating food made just for you!

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Disclaimer: Petbrosia provided the food June Buggie and Rumpy tried.  My thoughts on the product are my own. 

Recall! Shmeecall!

Posted in Product Reviews with tags , , , , , , , , , on April 20, 2013 by rumpydog

Recently Jen wrote that our food had been recalled.

Does it matter what you feed your companion animals?

Does it matter what you feed your companion animals?

Several days after the initial recall notice, the Natura Company emailed that the recall had been increased to include more of the product. Jen was worried, and she called the company’s recall hotline and was told that since neither of us appeared to be sick, our food would be fine. The company sent her two coupons for $2 off future purchases.

But Jen didn’t feel comfortable, so she decided that with her next purchase she would change our food. And she’s glad she made that decision, because last night she got yet another email from the company saying Natura has again expanded the recall.  While we still have some Evo, she’s throwing it out and changing our food today.

I am taste testing a new food from Petbrosia. I’ll tell you more about that after I’ve eaten it for awhile. DeDe is now eating Nutrisca. Petbrosia also sent food for June Buggie to try. Wow…. pretty daring!

What we eat is important to Jen.... and to us!

What we eat is important to Jen…. and to us!

Now I don’t know why the company chose to handle the recall the way they have, and there may still be nothing wrong with our food, but the way the company has handled this recall has left a bad taste in Jen’s mouth. If the concern was this great, why didn’t the original recall cover all products at risk?

Of course, if you do change your dog or cat’s food, you may want to carefully read the label. You may be feeding dog meat to your animal. WHAT??? Yes, check out this editorial from Slate.

I know. It’s all so difficult to navigate the food maze.

But it’s only difficult if you care what you feed.

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