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5 Books for Children About Dog Adoption

Posted by Erik McManus on

5 Books for Children About Dog Adoption

Adopting a dog is a very big step for any family! It takes commitment, love, patience and a lot of work. But it is worth it to have that new pup as a member of your family.  It's important for the children in your family to be familiar with welcoming a new dog to your home and so we went ahead and made a list of some great books to read with them to get them prepared for this exciting new adventure you are about to embark on! 1. Can I Be Your Dog? A heart-tugging dog adoption story told...

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DOG OF THE DAY: Bree, Adoption Success Story

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DOG OF THE DAY: Bree, Adoption Success Story
Author Abbie Lynn Smith tells the story of adopting her dog Bree.

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6 Dog Movies For Every Dog Lover!

Posted by Erik McManus on

We don't know about you but we have been watching a lot of movies lately since we are home a lot more. So we thought it would be fun to give some recommendations for dog movies to watch with your pooch! Let us know what you think of our list and if you have other recommendations, put them in the comments! 1. Marley & Me This movie is a classic dog movie! It shows the journey of the dog and their family from a puppy all the way to an old pooch and it will warm your heart (it also...

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So, Your Kid Wants Santa to Bring a Dog...

Posted by Erik McManus on

So, Your Kid Wants Santa to Bring a Dog...

I think, at some point, in every child's life, they want Santa to bring them a dog for Christmas. I know I did when I was kid. In my case though, it was good old grandma to the rescue. And a dog isn't always affordable for every family because they can be quite expensive. So how do we foster that love for dogs without actually bringing one into the home? Well, for starters (depending on how old the kids are), you could volunteer with them at an animal shelter to help teach them responsibility and help nurture a compassion for...

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10 Christmas Gifts for Rescue Dog People

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10 Christmas Gifts for Rescue Dog People

I'm sure that if you are reading this, then you are probably a dog lover. And if you are not, I'm sure you know someone that is and why wouldn't they be? Dogs are our best friends! We put together a list of things to get your friends who have rescue dogs or things for yourself to show off your love of your precious pooch. Hopefully, you find some goodies in here and support a small business! 1. Custom T-Shirts Lots of stores on Etsy sell fun t-shirts that have something to do with dogs. This one in particular speaks to...

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