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  • Blog Paws Wordless Wednesday,  Delia,  Jim Henson,  Kermit The Frog,  Wordless Wednesday

    Wordless Wednesday: Happy Birthday Mr. Henson

    September 25, 2014 /

    Happy Birthday Mr. Henson.  Jimhensonlegacy.org      

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  • Carol Bryant,  Dexter Bryant,  Fidose of Reality,  Fundraisers,  OBG Cocker Rescue,  Pet Bloggers,  Wigglebutt Warriors,  Wigglebutts Go Hollywoof

    Glamor, Fundraising and Dogs: Wigglebutts Go Hollywoof!

    September 19, 2014 /

    Saturday Sept 20, 2014 100 dog lovers and their four-legged best friends will gather at Olde Towne Pet Resort in Sterling, Va to fund-raise for Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue and share their love of wigglebutts at SOLD OUT Wigglebutts Go Hollywoof, a red carpet, pet-friendly fundraiser for OBG Cocker Spaniel Rescue. Carol Bryant, creator of Fidose of Reality, formed Wigglebutt Warriors along with her spouse, Darlene Bryant, to help dogs in need. After a hugely successful “Wigglebutt Wedding” fundraiser in 2013, Carol and Darlene were inspired to form Wigglebutt Warriors with a focus on fundraising for 501(C)3 organizations to support homeless dogs. Wigglebutts Go Hollywoof is sure to…

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  • Blueberry The Honest Kitchen Goats Milk Treats
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    Frozen Blueberry Pro Bloom Instant Goat’s Milk Treats

    September 9, 2014 /

    During the hot summer months Delia loves her frozen treats. We have had high temps in the upper 90’s and a few 100 degree days, so cool treats were in order. Her favorite is blueberries mixed with Pro Bloom Instant Goat’s Milk from The Honest Kitchen. The Honest Kitchen Pro Bloom is a shelf-stable instant goat’s milk with digestive enzymes and probiotics. Delia’s a big fan of the flavor and I’m a fan of the fact that it is human-grade and made in the USA, and naturally free of pesticides, herbicides, growth hormones and antibiotics. Blueberries are tasty, low in fat, high in vitamin C and fiber, and contain healthy…

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  • Birds,  Parrotlet,  Pet Loss,  Sweet Pea

    Sweet Pea’s Story-Part 4: Farewell My Sweet Friend, Until We Meet Again

    June 24, 2014 /

    “Sometimes, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” ~A.A.Milne June 18, 2014 my beautiful little Sweet Pea passed away. For 13 years I was blessed with her love and sweet friendship. She was such a funny little clown. She loved banging her colorful bells, destroying her foraging boxes and chew blocks. I loved watching her destroy a foraging box while tossing the paper shreds all over her cage and our living room floor. It’s hard to believe that she is really gone. I miss her terribly, and while I hope to be reunited with her someday, knowing I’ll never get another sweet kiss from her or…

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  • Giveaway,  Ice Pups,  Product Reviews,  Steamy Pups,  The Honest Kitchen

    The Honest Kitchen Steamy Pups Review and Giveaway!

    March 22, 2014 /

    Last summer, when the heat was in the 100’s, Delia became a fan of The Honest Kitchen’s Ice Pups. Ice Pups are grain free treats for dogs and cats that can be mixed with water to create a broth that can be served frozen or as Steamy Pups served as a warm broth. During the frigid winter months, we relied on Steamy Pups to warm Delia up after a romp in the snow. First, we mixed the Ice Pups/Steamy Pups ingredient packet with 8 oz of water. Next, if we’re making Ice Pups, we freeze it in ice cube trays. If we’re making Steamy Pups, we boil 8 oz of…

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  • Amber Alert for Pets,  Giveaway,  lost pet recovery,  mobiPet,  Product Reviews

    #mobiPET-The World’s First Photo Amber Alert for Pets-Review and Giveaway!

    March 20, 2014 /

      Anyone whose pet has gone missing knows the panic and fear of losing a pet and the worry about their wellbeing. mobiPET is the first amber alert system for pets, and the first system of it’s kind for pets utilizing patented mobile image recognition technology.   Through March 31, pet parents can pre-order a mobiPET kit for a one time cost of $24.95 for a lifetime. After launch, the kit will be $24.95 with a $9.95 annual fee. mobiPET is currently only available in Hilton Head and Buffton, South Carolina. mobiPET has launched a crowd-funding campaign to assist in expanding nationally in the second quarter of 2014.  Pre-order your kit at https://getmobipet.com/? The mobiPET system works by purchasing a mobiPET kit, which…

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  • Awesome Bloggers,  Interview,  Pet Blogger Spotlight

    Pet Blogger Spotlight: Christina McNeair of Peace, Love and Whiskers

    February 5, 2014 /

    There are so many pet blogs I enjoy reading, and I often wonder about the people behind the blogs. Blog Paws was a great opportunity to meet fellow bloggers. Christina McNeair was one of the bloggers I met at Blog Paws. I’m a fan of her blog Peace, Love and Whiskers, so I had to approach her when I saw her. She is so warm and friendly, and her love for animals is heartwarming. I’m always interested in the how and why people get involved in whatever it is their passionate about. Christina was kind enough to answer my questions: What inspired you to blog about pets? I liked talking…

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  • Delia,  Delia's Adventures,  Events,  Human and Animal Bond,  Nathan Jr.,  Pet Friendly St. Louis,  Pet Friendly St. Louis Events,  Purina,  Purina Pro Plan,  Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge

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    January 29, 2014 /

    Football isn’t the only sport to watch Sunday February 2, 2014! Talented canine athletes from around the world compete in the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge, which showcases dogs and their handlers competing in Small Dog Agility, Large Dog Agility, Jack Russell Hurdle Racing, Diving Dog, Fetch It, 30 Weave Up and Back and Freestyle Flying Disc competitions. Back in October Delia and I were invited to the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge National Finals at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, Missouri, just outside of St. Louis. I’ve been to the Incredible Dog Challenge before, but this time I was able to go “behind the scenes” as a…

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    January 20, 2014 /

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  • My Rotten Dogs,  Pet Blogger Gift Exchange,  Pet Blogger's Gift Exchange

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    January 2, 2014 /

    I love meeting bloggers that are “new to me,” and the Pet Blogger’s Gift Exchange is a fun resource for that. Pamela from Something Wagging This Way Comes and A.J. from I Still Want More Puppies co-hosted the third annual Pet Blogger’s Gift Exchange. Bloggers are paired with other bloggers to encourage one another and share each other’s work. This year I was paired with Rebekah of My Rotten Dogs. My Rotten Dogs is full of beautiful photos of Rebekah’s dogs Neeko, Bruce and Faolan that provide us with a peek into their lives. Rebekah’s posts on raw feeding caught my eye since I’ve been toying with putting Delia on…

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One week ago today, my sweet Mom, Carol Bregant ma One week ago today, my sweet Mom, Carol Bregant made her way to Heaven.

She protected me and her nephew Erik right to the end, waiting until I stepped outside to check on Amelia and Erik was busy in the kitchen, to quietly let go. She always looked out for us.

She was my mother, best friend, and partner in so many adventures. She was incredibly kind, loving, creative, giving, and so patient. Her imagination, creativity, and "resourcefulness," as she'd say, never stopped.
She loved deeply, accepted everyone, and wasn't afraid to speak up when it mattered.
 She could be fiery when needed and didn't tolerate disrespect or hate towards anyone.
She adored her nieces and nephews and was proud to be “Aunt Purple” to her great-great-nieces and nephews.

And she was the absolute BEST “Nanny”—a title she chose proudly—to our dogs and the dogs we cared for. She adored her granddogs, and they adored her.

Even after nearly 10 years living with Alzheimer's, watching her fade through the years, and witnessing how the disease destroyed her mind and body, it is unfathomable to me that my sweet Mom is gone. But today, she is finally free—free of pain, confusion, and illness. She is reunited with my Dad after 45 years, and with her sister, brother, and parents.

She’s whole again. She’s at peace. And for that, I am truly grateful.

 As she wished, there will be no funeral—she chose to donate her body to medical research. I’ll be planning a small celebration of her life around her birthday in July.

She had the most beautiful smile. I will miss her forever.

Her favorite verse was 1 Corinthians 14:4-8, which she embodied completely. 

“Love is patient, love is kind… It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4–8

Her obituary is linked in my bio.
I was lucky enough to win a gift basket from @fait I was lucky enough to win a gift basket from @faithtreats.12 recently, and it truly made my day. Swipe.to see the goodies!

Inside was their beautiful Sweet Potato Pie for Dogs🥧 (a real treat for my pups), along with 🥓Bacon & Banana🍌 treats that got lots of tail wags, playful toys from BARK, a fun tote bag, and a beautifully handmade blanket that added such a special touch.❤️🐾

The care and thought Faith Treats put into every item truly stood out. If you’re looking to treat your pups with something unique and wholesome I highly recommend them. This basket was a reminder of the wonderful people behind small businesses who genuinely care about the animals they serve. 

Anyone else have a favorite treat from Faith Treats? I’d love to hear about it. ❤️
New blog post! The first in our new series of seni New blog post! The first in our new series of senior Pet Health Tips! Delia is 14 1/2. As she grows older, her wellness needs are changing. We'll be sharing how we are dealing with different issues in aging on our blog It's been a while and we're happy to be back!

#seniorpethealth #dogmomlife #petblogger #bichonfrise
Thank you to The Healthy Planet Magazine for the o Thank you to The Healthy Planet Magazine for the opportunity to write about @bailing_out_benji and @puppymillfreemissouri and work in Missouri battling puppy mills and stores like Petland that sell from mills!
Link in bio!!!
 
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Happy 10th Birthday to my Chewy! My sweet 🍯 Hon Happy 10th Birthday to my Chewy! My sweet 🍯 Honey Bun. We'll pawty properly next week when the jerkface neighbors have hopefully burned all their fireworks and he can relax and enjoy himself. 🐾💙

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"Hey, can you please toss my toy to me? Thanks!" - "Hey, can you please toss my toy to me? Thanks!" - Annabelle
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Happy 14th Birthday to my Delia!💜🦄 We're goi Happy 14th Birthday to my Delia!💜🦄
We're going to pawty next week, but I couldn't let the day go by without recognizing her. I'm so very grateful for each day with my best friend!
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#throwbackthursday Baby Chewy at 8 months old. 🥰

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My Valentines had a spa day today at Barks, Bubble My Valentines had a spa day today at Barks, Bubbles and Beyond Pet Spa/Doggie Day Care LLC with Miss. Barb. They love Barb and Ruth Balay-Silas 💜🐾

Check out Chewy's dirty neck and bandana. There's a reason I call him Stinky. He HAD to roll in something as soon as he got home.🤦‍♀️😏

 #bichonfrise #lhatese ##dogmomlife #stldogs #petblogger
A few highlights from the Purina Pet Parade with P A few highlights from the Purina Pet Parade with Puppy Mill Free Missouri and START - St. Louis Animal Rights Team 
Check out KC Frenchie Club 🐾 One of their marchers told me about her 3 Frenchies who were all discarded breeding dogs. Yes, DISCARDED. When one suffered a miscarriage she was abandoned. Look at these little guys go! 🚙
Twelve years ago, we were blessed with this little Twelve years ago, we were blessed with this little angel who has since filled our lives with so much joy that we can't even imagine a life without her. She reminds us every day how much beauty and happiness there is in the world.
Happy 12th Gotcha Day, Delia!!💜🦄

#gotchaday #bichonsofinstagram ##bichonfrise #bichonlove #dogmom #stldogs
Merry Christmas! 🧚‍♀️🌟 #christmas2023 Merry Christmas! 🧚‍♀️🌟

#christmas2023 #merrychristmas #bichonfrise #lhatese #sugarplumfairy #sweetdreams #dogmomlife
Swipe for Scooter and his sister Sweet Pea's opini Swipe for Scooter and his sister Sweet Pea's opinions of my singing. 😆

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Chewy and Delia hope you have a great weekend and Chewy and Delia hope you have a great weekend and remember...#adoptdontshop 🐾❤️ Your local rescues are full of animals that would love to be part of your family. ❤️

#stldogs #stldogmom #dogmomlife #petblogger #boycottpetland #stoppuppymills
No ticks on this girl since @joshuaspestcontrol_sl No ticks on this girl since @joshuaspestcontrol_sl has been keeping our yard pest-free! 

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#nobugs 
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Chewy and Delia recently reviewed some products fr Chewy and Delia recently reviewed some products from Native Pet  Check out our blog to see what we thought!
Link in bio!
Chewy and Delia recently reviewed some products fr Chewy and Delia recently reviewed some products from @nativepet🐾

Check out our blog to see what we thought! Link in bio!

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I have to brag about Delia. She is the absolute sw I have to brag about Delia. She is the absolute sweetest, best-behaved little girl. She saw her doctor today and was the best little patient. She has a completely torn left CCL.😩 If you know Delia, you know she is very active. Looooves to run and fetch, which is how she hurt her leg. She's healthy, but due to age and past anesthesia issues, we've opted for conservative management, no surgery. Please send healing prayers, good vibes, whatever you believe, her way. Thank you 💜

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Posted @withregram • @bailing_out_benji Today is Posted @withregram • @bailing_out_benji Today is Puppy Mill Awareness Day! 

Can you help us spread the word about this cruel industry by telling at least one person about puppy mills? 

Here are a few quick facts: 

- 75% of the puppy mills in the United States can be found in 8 Midwest states (Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma and Wisconsin). 

- There are approximately 600 active puppy-selling stores in the United States and our research shows that the majority of the puppies are coming from puppy mills and large scale commercial dog breeders, many of whom have violations. Bailing Out Benji has publicly connected many of these stores to the facilities they buy from. 

https://bailingoutbenji.com/puppy-mill-maps/cvi-data/

- Over 475 localities and 7 states have enacted ordinances that prevent or regulate puppy mills from selling puppies through pet stores. 

Resources to tune in to: 
* Dog by Dog: Documentary about the dark money behind puppy mills. Can be found on numerous streaming sites! 

* Puppy Kingpin: A Sony Productions Podcast that dives deep into the world of puppy mills becoming nonprofit “rescues”. 

* The Doggie in the Window: A phenomenal true story that follows a journalist as she uncovers the cruel puppy mill world that her new puppy was born from. 

If you or someone else wants to get involved with our nonprofit and help us with our mission to end puppy mill cruelty, please contact us about becoming a volunteer or supporter! 

https://bailingoutbenji.com/donate/

https://bailingoutbenji.com/how-you-can-help/volunteer/
What a beautiful day for the @apaofmo Canine Carni What a beautiful day for the @apaofmo Canine Carnival 🐾

We were able to share @bailing_out_benji work and educate about puppy mills!
💜One of the highlights of the day for me was meeting sweet little Rosie.🌹 She spent the first 9 mos of her life as an Envigo beagle, being used for inhumane testing. Before her parents adopted her, she was known as CMKCEU, her tag number, which is also tattooed on her ear. She has adjusted to the life she deserves with her family, surrounded by love. She's a happy, sweet girl!

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