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Introducing…Chewy!

Delia has a new puppy brother. Meet Chewy! He’s an 8-month old Kyi-Leo, or better known as a Lhasa-Apso/Maltese mix. Meet Chewy! Chewy was a regular at the doggie daycare/pet…

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  • A to Z Challenge,  Pet Photography,  Photos

    G: German Shepherd Dog

    April 8, 2015 /

    Today’s letter is…. for…. German Shepherd Dogs German Shepherds Dogs are beautiful, strong, intelligent, and loyal dogs who were originally bred in Germany in 1899 for herding sheep. Modern German Shepherds are known more for their work in search and rescue and military and police service. The German Shepherds I know are happy and well loved members of their families who enjoy spending time at daycare with their canine friends. Maya has been coming to daycare since she was a puppy. It has been such fun watching her grow. Ember is another GSD puppy friend who is a daycare regular. She is sweet, smart and everybody’s friend. Zeus is a…

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    E: Eurasier

    April 6, 2015 /

    Today’s letter is….. for…. Eurasier The Eurasier is a Spitz-type dog that originated in Germany in the 1960’s by Julius Wipfel.  The breed was initially a cross of a Chow Chow and a German Wolfspitz, with the Samoyed bred in later to develop what is now known as the Eurasier. Romie is a daycare regular at A Howlin’ Good Time and she is the only Eurasier I have met in person.  I had never heard of her breed until I met her. They are known to be calm, even tempered, playful, loyal, and intelligent.  Yep, that describes Romie. One of the Eurasier’s characteristics is that they can be reserved with…

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    D is for Delia

    April 4, 2015 /

    is for…. Delia is my five year old Bichon Frise. She is a beautiful, funny, free-spirited little girl and I love her to bits. Let me share a few of my favorite qualities of hers: She’s an excellent rover reporter… She tolerates my shenanigans…costumes, lavender hair, dresses… She is a thorough and honest reviewer… She adores her Nannie (my Mom)… She is becoming a good big sister to her new brother, Chewy… She is my best friend and one of my greatest blessings.

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    C is for Chewy

    April 3, 2015 /

    Today’s letter is…. for Chewy! Today marks one month since Chewy joined our family. He is a nine month old Lhatese and an absolute joy. It has been many years since I’ve had a puppy and he keeps me on my toes. The boy is aptly named. He will put anything in his mouth. We’re working hard on learning what is OK to chew and what is not OK to chew. I’m lucky in the fact that I can take him to work with me, so he spends the day playing with his friends at daycare. Daycare is great for socialization and exercise that puppies need. He is mastering housebreaking…

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    B is for Boxers

    April 2, 2015 /

    Today’s letter is… for… I didn’t know many boxers until I started working at A Howlin’ Good Time doggie daycare.  There are several that come for daycare and boarding and it has been so much fun spending time with them and becoming more familiar with the breed. Boxers are such funny, energetic and affectionate dogs. Boomer. Ah, Boomer. I adore this guy. He’s the sweetest grumpy older guy you could ever meet. His raspy bark, intense glare, and sweet nuzzles melt my heart. Shasta is strong, quiet, and sweet. All of the girls love him and the boys are intimidated because he’s strong, handsome, and well, all the girls love…

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    April 1, 2015 /

    Today begins the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge. Each day during April, except Sunday, I’ll be posting about subjects corresponding to the alphabet. This is quite a challenge and Delia, Chewy, and I are up for it! We begin with A….for Annie! I work at a doggie daycare/pet hotel called A Howlin’ Good Time and Annie is one of our regulars. She’s a boxer-mix with a huge personality. She is such a sweet, funny girl. She was not thrilled with posing for holiday photos this past year. Her expression doesn’t change. No matter what is going on or how she’s feeling, this is how she looks. So darn…

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    Delia has a new puppy brother. Meet Chewy! He’s an 8-month old Kyi-Leo, or better known as a Lhasa-Apso/Maltese mix. Meet Chewy! Chewy was a regular at the doggie daycare/pet hotel where I work, and since I had been thinking of adopting a friend for Delia, my awesome bosses told me he was looking for a new home. Chewy loves doggie daycare! He is the perfect addition to our family! He is the best puppy brother Delia could ever want. She wasn’t thrilled about this new little brother at first, but she is warming up to him. Delia loves to be chased, and Chewy loves to give chase, so they…

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    March 29, 2015 /

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    Peanut Butter, Bacon and Banana Dog Treat Recipe

    February 17, 2015 /

    It’s Spoil Your Pet Month, and even though I spoil Delia every day, I baked some special treats for her with three of her favorites…bacon, bananas, and peanut butter. She loved them so much she actually begged for more! I followed this recipe from Epicurious with a little tweaking. (I didn’t have any flax seeds, so we skipped those, and we didn’t baste them with the honey mixture before baking because I was going to dip them in carob, but changed my mind after baking. She still loved them.) Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour 1 tbsp of honey 3 strips of bacon finely chopped 1 large egg 1/2 cup…

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    February 16, 2015 /

    It’s Spoil Your Pet Month, and even though I spoil Delia every day, I baked some special treats for her with three of her favorites…bacon, bananas, and peanut butter. She loved them so much she actually begged for more!  I followed this recipe from Epicurious with a little tweaking. (I didn’t have any flax seeds, so we skipped those, and we didn’t baste them with the honey mixture before baking because I was going to dip them in carob, but changed my mind after baking. She still loved them.) Here’s what I used: 1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour 1 tbsp of honey 3 strips of bacon finely chopped 1 large…

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Happy #nationaldogday 🐾❤️ I'm grateful for Happy #nationaldogday 🐾❤️ 
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I'm grateful for EVERY day with Chewy, Delia, and Joey.
My Honey Bun turns 11 today. 🐾💜 Losing my Mo My Honey Bun turns 11 today. 🐾💜 Losing my Mom hit him hard, but he's starting to act more like our Chewy again. He's the most empathetic, mischievous yet lovable little dude. Happy Birthday, Chewy 💜🐾

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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!

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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.🤦‍♀️😏

 #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!!💜🦄

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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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