Happy Halloween!!
We are joining the 5th annual
No Tricks Just Treats for Shelters Blog Hop
hosted by
Earlier this year Mabel sorted through all the dog beds
and donated nine beds to our local shelter
in memory of our sweet Hazel.
Mabel and Mom also participated in
the 22nd Annual Run With the Big Dogs
This is a big fundraiser for the shelter
I can't wait till I get to go next year!
Then just last Saturday me and Mom and Mabel
went to the 2nd Annual East Idaho Pug-O-Ween.
We had fun with friends and raised some green papers
for Pug Pals Rescue
Mom is holding Mabel
and that is our friend Shannon holding me!
Be sure to visit Rosy, Arty and Jakey
They are making donations to some wonderful rescue groups
for each comment that is left on their blog
yesterday and today
We are the PugRanch Kids
Mabel & Hilda
9 beds wow! you are simply the best!!! Happy Halloween!
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Delete1) Go off the Beaten Path
Yes, literally, walk your dog on new routes every once in a while. If you take your dog on walks using the same path each and every day, he’s missing opportunities to come across anything new. But don’t limit this philosophy to walks; expand it to all areas of your dog’s life. Teach your dog a new skill, let him sniff new places, or try taking part in a doggy sport. Keep your dog’s environment full of new and exciting things, and offer him plenty of opportunities to use his brain.
2) Hide Your Dog’s Toys
Dogs can be quite determined when it comes to getting the things they want, so why not use this to put their brains to work? If your dog wants a toy, try placing it under a laundry basket or hiding it under a blanket (making sure he sees you put it there). Then, sit back and watch him use his problem-solving skills to try and get it. When he solves the puzzle, praise him just as he reaches for the toy.
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ReplyDeleteThat is a lot of good work you are doing, whilst having fun too!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
You huggy puggies make me smile...I'm watching the new Crikey its The Irwins on animal planet. The other night they showed Robert (Crocodile hunter's son) with his pet Pug Stella. He adores Pugs
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
What a comfy cozy gift you chose for the shelter!
ReplyDeleteAway! Away quick from that scary skinny skellyton ...
ReplyDeleteYou girls are most generous. Bless you♥
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween!
Happy Halloween guys. You did great work for your shelter.
ReplyDeleteHope all the candies don’t go to WAIST. Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteYour Friend
Wills
In the first photo, the 'pugkin' doesn't look very happy. But then, that other one is VERY scary!!! There are so many ways to help out shelters. Good for you for helping so generously.
ReplyDeleteOMD...You two are the cutest pugs in Blogville for sure!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for all you do for dogs in need and for hopping along with us today!
xoxo,
Rosy, Jakey & Arty
Happy Halloween! You gals sure are doing your part to help the pets in need.
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful and Angel Hazel would be very pleased. Thanks for helping out the shelter critters and Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteYou are making Angel Hazel very proud. All the pups and kittens tip their tails to you and thank you.
ReplyDeleteOh, Hilda, do you know you are sitting next to a ghoul? Happy Halloween. Xox Lucy and Xena
ReplyDeleteOMD! Y'all are absolutely boo-tiful! I know the shelter was super glad to get all of those beds.
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable photo of you in costume. Bless you for donating all those beds!
ReplyDeleteGlad you ladies had a great Halloween!
ReplyDeleteLulu: "We know the shelter will put those beds to good use, and the animals who sleep on them will have warm cozy dreams because of your generosity!"
ReplyDeleteYou rock!!!! You are so generous and wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSoo pawesome!! Mama needs to make a run to wally world soon to get our shelter some blankey's befur it gets cold down here.
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Matt & Matilda