A dog can change your life

I watch dog videos almost every day, but today I was moved by this one. A dog definitely can change your life. Leader Dog for the Blind is an organization that "empowers people who are blind, visually impaired or Deaf-Blind with skills for a lifetime or independent travel, opening doors that may seem to have closed with the loss of sight."

They have different programs and one of them is the Prison Puppy Program. This beautiful video shows how prisoners can give meaning to their lives by helping others. They train the dogs for one year and then, as hard as it is, they let their friend go to help someone who needs a guide dog.

Enjoy the video and visit the Leader Dog for the Blind website. You can help by volunteering or donating.

Foodie Thursday: Treats and Rescue

Those days when your dog watches you pull out a package from the pantry and starts jumping and rolling around… he knows! There are some delicious treats inside, and you know that package is more than just a bag of treats! Rosie's Barkery had the wonderful idea to print a picture and information of rescues that customers nationwide will read. They pick 3 rescues every quarter to spotlight on the back of the bags.

Treats that make dogs happy and help you promote your organization! That is a great treat!"Through The Rescue Ally Project, we’re promoting rescues on our treats bags, online and on all of our marketing materials as well as donating 10% of the proceeds to them. It’s our way of supporting the rescue troops who fight the good fight with a victory in every bite!"

If you want to find out more about The Rescue Ally Project, watch this video.

The treats are hypoallergenic, gluten-free and made in the USA. You can find them in flavors like peanut butter, cheddar cheese and sweet potato pie.

Wednesdays with Winnie: It looks like a summer day!

In days like this, when the weather is so hot, Winnie loves a good nap in the shadow with a fan near her body. It seems that the summer is not over! But It is a perfect day for a refreshing bath outside.

I found 10 great tips from Cesar Millan to keep your dog cool in a hot day:

1.) Exercise your dog early in the morning or late at night.2.) Use doggie boots.3.) Watch for signs of dehydration.

To read more go to this link.

But what could be better than a good swim?

How do you keep your dog cool in a hot day? Share your tips in the comments section.

Foodie Thursday: It's the Yellow Truck!

It's Foodie Thursday again and we like to showcase delicious treats and food that are healthy for our dogs. You will LOVE this week's treats!

Imagine your self walking around the streets of Chicago or San Diego, or at a doggie park, beach or special event. Your dog starts pulling the leash and gets so excited! What's going on? - you ask. Woof Woof!! It's The Yellow Truck! Oh, now you get it, your dog discovered the Yellow Truck, that big box where you can have the most delicious and gourmutt treats!

"Fido to Go(TM) is Chicago and San Diego's premier gourmutt food truck serving hand-crafted, gluten and allergen-free canine cookies & doggy ice creams/frozen yogurts"

Your dog approaches to the truck and a nice person ask something like  "what do you want today sweetie?" Your dog receives his treat at the counter and yum yum, you have a Happy dog!

You can't miss this truck. The treats are so delicious that the owner and founder Donna Santucci tastes the treats too.

Fido to Go has plenty of treats on the menu and more… if you are planning a doggy party, they can provide the cake, fresh-baked cookies and tasty doggy ice creams/frozen yogurt.

Custom Cakes, Fresh Baked Cookies, Delicious Frozen Novelties, Dog Puzzle, GamesCanine Crafts, Birthdays, Holidays, Play Dates, Special Achievements, Rescue Fundraisers

If you want to learn more about Fido to Go, go to their website... and have some treats!

Please share if you like it and leave a comment below. What is your favorite dog's treat?

Photography from Fido to Go Facebook page

National Dog Day 2014

Today is National Dog Day! It is one of the celebrations that excites me more : ) not only because I have a lovely furry angel (and two that are now in dog's heaven) but because dogs deserve to have a Big Celebration.

It is not only their beauty or the blast we have playing with them, it is about all the Love they give us unconditionally, the special connection we have that can't be explained with words. It is about having an angel at home who brightens your day every day or seeing someone else dog at the park giving you that look that makes you feel like hugging the 4 legged smiley friend.

But this day is also about the dogs that are not fortunate to have a family or that are abused and neglected, to make everything in our hands to stop other people to be cruel and to help doggies in need. Every little help is huge, anything we can do and the sum of small of big efforts, will make a difference.

Here are some ideas of things you can do to help:

• Organize a Dog Party and ask your friends, family and neighbors to bring their pets for treats and fun as well as food for donation to animal shelters.

• Choose one (or more) organization, national or local and donate whatever you can (one month worth of savings from coffee or snacks, the earnings of a garage or ebay sale) or if you are fortunate to have a good job, something more : )

• Share all the posts that you can about helping animals on Facebook or Twitter, social media is really powerful!

• If you are ready to commit to a long term-forever love relationship, adopt a dog! I know some friends that adopted and now their lives changed in so many and positive ways.

Post a comment and share some ideas on how we can help doggies (and other animals) in need.

These pictures are from my angels, Winnie is 12 years old.

Camila got her wings to fly when she was 16,

and Samantha (her mom) when she was 12 but they will be always here.

I found these 2011 video from Thomas University about National Dog Day. Enjoy it!

Do you have dogs? What are their names? Leave a comment and tell a story about them : ) Happy National Dog Day to your Friends!

The Yellow Dog Project

Every day I take Winnie for a walk at the park and I always look around for kids or other people who sometimes approach and try to pet her without asking. Kids come running towards Winnie because they just want to play. She is a sweet dog but we rescued her from an abusive home and even if she is now a happy dog, something inside still makes her fearful of people. She never bites anyone, but I want to prevent that to happen.

That's why I found the Yellow Dog Project so great. It is a global movement for parents of dogs who need space. "Yellow Dogs are dogs who need space - they are not necessarily aggressive dogs but more often are dogs who have issues of fear; pain from recent surgery; are a rescue or shelter dog who has not yet had sufficient training or mastered obedience; are in training for work or service; are in service; or other reasons specific to the dog."

This movement wants to teach people the best way to approach. You need to always ask the owner if you can pet the dog. You can find resources for training or where to buy gear on this link. You can also just get a yellow ribbon and tie it to your dog's leash.

This movement is growing, but many people doesn't know about it yet. Spread the word with your family and friends! and if you have a dog who needs more space… this is a great idea!

For more information go to the Yellow Dog Project site.

Images in this post are from the Yellow Dog Project page.