Dog Gone Green (blog)

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner.  It’s that time of the year that we see “wish lists” pop up.  At animal rescues / shelters there is no special time for a wish list…Rescues are in need of “goodies” all year round!  I always keep this in mind and I make it a point of making …

Today has been a pretty horrible day rain-wise.  The dogs have been giving me grief about going out in the pouring rain and I had another bad umbrella day…Today, I was helping out at a Career Event at John Abbott College.  When the event finished,  only about 5 minutes into the rain, my umbrella suddenly exploded, tore and suddenly it looked like I had …

I have to admit, I have dogs that like to get dressed up.  It’s fun and they are down right adorable.. but I do it mainly in a comfortable atmosphere and do not really get them involved in the entire spirit of Halloween.  I have learned throughout the years that Halloween can represent a very stressful time for dogs.  Some …

Last year, Bailey escaped on the 17th of December. The Oilman had left the gate open about a foot..that was all Bailey really needed!  It was the coldest day of the year or at least it seemed that way.  My husband and I put on our boots, coats, mittens and trudged through the snowy streets of Pointe Claire.  He did …

Does your dog eat grass?  Not only do my dogs love to roll and run in it..they love to eat it as well.  The good news is that it is not harmful.  We get alarmed because I am sure you too have also experienced green accidents from both ends…but don’t worry!  Dogs are natural scavengers and can even have a …

When we are opting to live a healthier and greener lifestyle, it can start by simply investing a bit more thought into the decisions we make.  Since pets are a part of the family, it’s also important to also make conscientious decisions with regarding to their health and well-being as well.  Pets can absolutely be green too!  It does not …

Being green, I definitely look for natural remedies / alternatives for my ailments.  I also try and use the same kind of alternatives for my pets.  In fact, sometimes, I can share my natural remedies! Dogs are also prone to stiff joints, colds, ear infections, dry skin, constipation, diarrhea as well as cuts and scrapes. I find it very tough when one of my dogs …