The dog hits the door knob with his nose.

Apparently he loves to wag his tail and shake his nose.  He also loves to nibble things like people’s ears!  He loves it when we throw his bone and he runs away when he gets into trouble.

I had made a deal with my dad that I will make $30 a month for 6 months in order to get a dog.  As you know, I found a dog at my school.  It is not really ours, we are fostering it, but until I hit my goal that dog is just our foster dog.

Before we found the dog I failed to meet my goal for five months!  Then, I opened up a store on Zazzle called “Eirene’s Creative Cards & Such” and because so many people love my paintings I hit my goal for September and October!!  Now I’m working on November.   If you or someone you know likes art and things or are looking for great gifts and cards you can check it out here.

I’ve also decided to donate 10% of my earnings to the Animal Trustees of Austin.  They are a great organization that helped us get our foster dog all of his shots and deworming medicine.

Smiley Dog!

When I dropped Eirene off at school I noticed a woman sitting next to a handsome black dog and I was struck with how much he reminded me of my friend’s dog, some sort of German Shepard mix.  I pointed him out to Eirene and at first I thought he was someones’ dog who had walked to school that day.

After Eirene was dropped off I parked so I could walk over and say, “Hi.”  When I got closer, I asked the woman if it was her dog.  “No,” she said, “And be careful, he’s real scared.  This is as close as he’s let me get so far.”  I noticed she was sitting near him, but wasn’t really touching him and as I got closer he looked at me with his soft brown eyes warily and began to back away.

He looked a little thin and tired, thirsty.  Just then another woman, an employee of the school, came over with a breakfast taco and some milk.  The dog came out of his wariness a bit and devoured the taco in two bites.  He very impatiently waited for her to open the milk up and slurped that up in no time also.  He was half starved.

They told me that since he was on school property the had to call animal control.  I offered to take him, convinced in an instant that I could help find him a home and save them the trouble.  I couldn’t really think of him going to the shelter.  Both the women were relieved and grateful.

They went to find me something I could use as a leash but I loured him over to my car with some stale bits of fries left over from our last mad fast food dash.  Gross.  He ate it.  The dog is starving, I thought.

He wouldn’t jump into my car, he just looked at me, with those soft brown eyes.  So I picked him up, carefully, cautiously, and put him in the back of my car.  He was docile and just planted himself on the floor, lying down the whole way home.  When we got home I had to lift him out of the car,  he’s a medium-big dog, kind of heavy and awkward.  I carried him to our fenced backyard.  He walked the perimeter of the fence while I found water for him.

We’ve posted ads and looked for his owner and for anyone looking for a dog of his description, but nothing.  I have a feeling he was abandoned.  He has experience with people and food bowls, but he hasn’t been trained (or neutered yet).  It took him a couple of days to come out of his shell, he’s still afraid of certain noises (big trucks) and people.  He’s young and puppy like, always wants to play and run, very sweet and smart.  He’s really a great dog.

This is the Dog we rescued from school!

Experts point out that it’s best to not approach a stray, but to see if they will come to you and back away if they show any kind of aggression.  Also, do not look them directly in the eye, and if they are injured call 311 for help, as they are more likely to bite if they are injured.  Keep in mind safety for you and the dog.

Free Book about an awesome dog (from Oprah!)

They’re offering this book as a free download for Oprah.com members. If you already are an Oprah.com member, click on the link on the page to log in and you’ll be redirected to download the book.

If you are not a member, click on the link on the site and you will be prompted to become a member. It’s free!

Here’s a link to the page:

http://budurl.com/dogbookfromoprah

Enjoy!

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this one is nice and jeweled

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ribbons brown with pink polka dots

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fluffy purple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I found all of these great collars online at “Doggie Vogue”.  They have all sorts of cute dog clothes and accessories.

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I found this one at “Kritters In the Mailbox”.  There’s a bunch of other animal stuff there too.

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It’s a very nice, nice, nice one!  I found it at an online store called “For Pet Lovers”.  They have tons of other dog breeds too!

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I like it because it’s a pop-up!  And it’s one of my favorite dogs, even though it’s a full grown pincher and mini-pins are my favorite.  You can find this mug and others like it at an online store called “Dog Art Today: Modern Dog Art and More”.

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I like how the image is black and white and it’s super cool that you can personalize it with your dogs name!  You can find it online at gifts.com or at NexTag (where you can also comparison shop). 

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Well it’s very very very cool that there are multiple views of the breed.  And there are lots of breeds!  I found it at a site called “Winky Dinks”!

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This image is by cartoonist Mark Anderson at a site called “Pooping Dog” it is so funny.  They have mugs, t-shirts, and canvas bags.  Pooping dog, enough said.

I think these should be for Valentines Day.  A nice Valentine for your pooch!

This Puzzle Pup, is a puzzle that when you’re done with you have a doggie!

Green little fuzz ball!

This one should be for Halloween.  A nice little treat for your pooch!

I don’t know.  I just like it!  And it’s a cute mouse for your house!

Check out this article:

Dog Foods – How to Choose?
    by: Kristen Cabe

The topic of dog food is a heated one amongst dog owners. Some people believe that dog food is dog food, and buy the cheapest brand available, because, well, their dog is doing just fine, thank you! There are others that believe the most expensive brand is better because it costs more, so it must be, right? Neither of these people are correct. Saying "dog food is dog food" would be like saying "McDonalds food or TV dinners are equivalent to a meal at an expensive restaurant". However, saying that "the most expensive brand is the best just because it costs more" is like saying that a $10 hamburger and fries meal at a restaurant is more nutritious than a $2.99 Happy Meal."

The key to choosing the right dog food is to know how to read the label. The most expensive food isn’t always the best, but a store-brand is most certainly not as good as a holistic, all-natural brand either. In this post, I will attempt to give you some insight as to how to read a dog food label, and what to look for and avoid when making your choice.

For the full article, click the link below:

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Dogs-701/Nutrition-Best-puppy-food.htm

Enjoy this clip from YouTube!