We are a pet loving family. I have always had a few pets. It's been like that my whole life. With all those years of experience, I thought I knew it all. I thought I was going to be the perfect pet parent. So when I moved out and bought my own home the first thing I did was adopt a cat. Well, I actually went to adopt a dog but I ended up adopting Sebastian, a long-hair, cinnamon tabby. Sebastian was an awesome kitten. He was playful, loving and just a big snuggle bug. He stole my heart the ...
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Celebrate International Bacon Day with Your Pup
Finnie and Mattie are more than just dogs. They are part of the family. Somedays I feel like I have 2 more kids! They really keep me hoping. Is there any better feeling than sharing a moment of pure happiness with your pooch? Literally, nothing makes me happier than seeing Mattie or Finnie's tail wagging when they get to have one of their favorite treats - I feel like I'm just as excited as they are! So when I saw that International Bacon Day was in September, I wanted to find a way to celebrate ...
Purrfect Together: Celebrate the Bond Between You and Your Cat This September
Sebastian has been with me for 15 years! He snuggles up close every night, takes a shower with me every morning and is my little sidekick every day. September is Happy Healthy Cat Month—and there's never been a better time to show our cats some extra love. Recently, the cat lovers at Meow Mix ran the Purrfect Together Survey, which asked cat parents around the country about their special bond with their four-legged friends. Here are some of the meow-nificent results: 83% of cats take naps ...
Start the Day with a Tasty Treat
Mornings at my house start early. Mostly because Sebastian is ready to start the day at the first ray of sunlight. He likes to start each morning with a somewhat not so gentle tug of my hair. It's his special way of saying - Mom, it's time to get up! I need a treat!Together, Sebastian and I set out for the kitchen to start our morning together. I start the coffee pot and he cries for a treat. Meow Mix has come out with a new type of treat, Meow Mix Brushing Bites. And they come in chicken! ...
It All Started With a Kiss
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #yougottabekittenme #CollectiveBias 15 years ago, this month, I wandered into our local Humane Society looking for a puppy. I was a new homeowner, first time out on my own and I REALLY wanted a Beagle, or so I thought. I remember the day so vividly, it was a hot May Saturday afternoon and I was determined to take a peek at the new puppies up for adoption. But when we arrived at the Humane ...
Frozen Watermelon Treats for Dogs
Peyton has been begging me to add a section to our blog that includes our pets more. She really wants to start making special treats for them, which means I need to start looking for recipes and playing around with them for our pets. For our first adventure into homemade pet foods I chose frozen watermelon treats. I looked at the variations out there and I tweaked it to what I thought Finnegan and Matilda would enjoy. Here's what you'll need - 2 c pureed Seedless Watermelon 1/4 c ...