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BlogPaws, Delia

We’re Going to BlogPaws

  Delia, Sweet Pea and I are ready for BlogPaws! Well, I’m ready and Flat Delia and Flat Sweet Pea are ready. Delia and Sweet Pea are staying home, but…

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May 15, 2013
Parrotlet, Sweet Pea

Sweet Pea’s Story-Part 3

Part one and Part 2 and Part 4 At 10 years old, Sweet Pea is a happy, healthy little Parrotlet. I recently read a description of Parrotlets as being “feisty.”…

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August 7, 2011
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52 Snapshots of Life Week 3: Joyful

This is week three of the 52 Snapshots of Life photo challenge hosted by The Lazy Pitbull. This week’s theme is Joyful and Delia’s play was indeed joyful. Not only…

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January 18, 2015
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Delia’s Autumn Play Day

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November 11, 2013
Delia, Paw Print, Paw Print Tattoo, Self Inflicted Studio, Tattoo

Delia’s Paw Print Tattoo

I finally did it! Getting a tattoo of Delia’s paw print has been a goal of mine since she joined our family. A few weeks ago a friend and I…

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April 9, 2015
  • Loving Emmi Book Review
    Book Reviews,  Human and Animal Bond,  Uncategorized

    Book Review- Loving Emmi: How Baby Morgan The Broken Jaw Puppy Stole Our Hearts And Our Wallet (Dog-Ma) (Volume 2) by Barbara Boswell Brunner

    May 2, 2016 /

    Barbara Boswell Brunner is back with another heart-wearming, thought-provoking book about her experiences loving and caring for dogs that others may have given up on. I’m so happy to have had the opportuity to read and review this book. Loving Emmi begins with a story about Barbara Boswell Brunner’s Rottweiler, Morgan, a humorous, gentle giant, who passed away in 2013 from cancer. The author tells of Morgan’s cancer battle and her impact on her family. Soon after Morgan’s passing, the family suffers another loss when their dog Cooper passes suspiciously. My heart broke for the family for suffering so much loss. The family began their search for a companion for…

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    Cersei: From the Lonely Streets of Mexico to a Forever Home in the USA

    April 4, 2016 /

    Today I want to introduce you to Cersei. When my friend Margaret lost her beloved Chihuahua, Izzy, she was heartbroken. Anyone who has loved and lost a beloved animal can relate to that pain. She began searching for a rescued Chihuahua to adopt, but after searching for weeks, she hadn’t found anyone she felt a connection with. That is until a friend who had retired to Mexico posted a photo on Facebook of a 4 pound, emaciated, homeless Chihuahua she found wandering the streets in their village. Margaret’s dog-loving friend helps homeless dogs in her community to find loving homes. When Margaret saw this little dog’s photo she felt an…

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  • Dog Birthday Party
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    Happy 6th Birthday Delia

    April 2, 2016 /

    My princess is 6 years old! Her birthday was March 31, but I’ve been ill, so we had to postpone her celebration a few days. We started the day by fetching her new teeny tennis ball in our back yard. Delia had sooooo much fun celebrating her birthday by fetching her new ball in the backyard today! Next…dinner and cake! ???????? #happybirthdaydelia #birthdaydog #Delia #bichonfrise #bichonbirthday #dogbirthday #dogsplaying #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #petsofinstagram #birthdaygirl #birthday A photo posted by Lisa Bregant (@heartprintspets) on Apr 2, 2016 at 3:04pm PDT     Then, we took the party inside for dinner and cake. Delia’s cake was made by Farrah at Treats Unleashed in Oakville,…

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  • Anatomy of a well-loved ball
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    Anatomy of a Well-Loved Ball

    April 1, 2016 /

    Delia loves her tiny tennis balls. A LOT.   This ball has been retired for safety, and a fresh, new ball has taken its place.    

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  • Orangutan in a box at the St. Louis Zoo
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  • Natural Nutrition from Merrick for the #BestDogEver
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    Natural Nutrition From Merrick for the #BestDogEver

    March 15, 2016 /

    I’m a little bit obsessive about Delia and Chewy’s nutrition. They both get bored with their food easily, so I’m always looking for nutritious, natural foods for them to try. They recently had a chance to try Merrick Classic Small Breed Recipe food. I’ve heard good things about Merrick, but had yet to try it, so I was interested in learning more. This post is sponsored by Merrick Pet Care and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated for helping create awareness around the Merrick Classic Refresh, we only share information we feel is relevant to our readers. Merrick Pet Care is not responsible for the content of…

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  • Zusi the Vizsla posing for his holiday photo.
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    Wordless Wednesday: Doggie Daycare Holiday Photos

    January 27, 2016 /

    I had a lot of fun photographing the dogs at work for holiday portraits. A few weeks ago, I posted a few bloopers. Here are just a few of my favorites of the final portraits. Carson Zusi Zoey Rock-O Jasmine Douglas Henry Flash Chloe My Chewy

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  • King Penguins at St. Louis Zoo's Penguin and Puffin Coast
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    Wordless Wednesday: Penguin Awareness Day

    January 20, 2016 /

    Happy Penguin Awareness Day! I took these photos a couple of months ago at the St. Louis Zoo’s Penguin and Puffin Coast, one of my favorite spots at the St. Louis Zoo.

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    The Pet Blogger Bloopers Round-Up: Holiday Photos

    January 11, 2016 /

    Christina at The Lazy Pitbull is hosting another fun photo challenge. The Pet Blogger Bloopers Round-Up will take place the second Friday of each month, featuring photo “bloopers” that might not make it into a blog post. A few weeks ago, I photographed the dogs at work for holiday gifts for their families. Not everybody was happy with posting for photos, regardless of what type of treats they got in return for posing. Sadie wasn’t a fan of the Christmas tree hat. ChiChi was distracted by her brother Mr. Big’s singing. Maelee stuck her nose in Maci’s photo. Jasmine wasn’t interested in hanging around… Bela made a funny face when…

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    December 9, 2015 /

    At this time of year, it can be easy to get caught up in the frenzy of sales and the fun of shopping. I’m guilty of going crazy with buying gifts for Delia for Christmas, and now that we have Chewy, I could really go nuts with the gifts. One of my favorite blogs, Kol’s Notes, is hosting the 4 Gifts for Pets Blog Hop, based on the premise of simplifying the holidays by sticking with a four gift rule. A gift they want, a gift they need, a gift to wear, and a gift to eat (or read depending on the recipient’s likes.) Want What do Delia and Chewy…

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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!

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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!
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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.🤦‍♀️😏

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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!!💜🦄

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Merry Christmas! 🧚‍♀️🌟 #christmas2023 Merry Christmas! 🧚‍♀️🌟

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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. ❤️

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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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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!
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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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It's #nationalspoilyourdogday 🐾🦴 Chewy is LO It's #nationalspoilyourdogday 🐾🦴
Chewy is LOVING his Yak Chew from @nativepet 💙

These healthy chews are made from yak milk, high in protein, easily digestible, and truly long-lasting. He's been working on this chew for a week! 

*Native Pet sent Delia and Chewy a few products in exchange for our honest review.  We'll be posting more about the products on our blog, link in our bio, and here on Instagram.

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