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About daysofourdogs

I have owned dogs nearly all my life. Many different breeds, mutts, rescues, and foundlings have found their ways into my heart. I have two dachshunds and a miniature schnauzer now. I hate puppy mills and want them wiped from the face of the earth.

Beef Treats They Like

As if the furkids didn’t have enough treats, I found some more good ones. Natural Gourmet Beef Recipe Rolls are in a 10-ounce bag with a sticker proclaiming “Made in the U.S.A.” on its front. I found these at Trader … Continue reading

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Urgent–Help Needed For Dogs From a Bust of a Backyard Breeder

I got this information at 10 p.m. Jan. 11 from the woman in Cincinnati Schnauzer Rescue who fostered my puppy mill girl, Hope. URGENT-MARIETTA OH – 75 DOG BYB BUST, puppies & small breeds HELP NEEDED contact, ellensrescue@hotmail.com 304 483 … Continue reading

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Another Puppy Mill Girl Surprise

Hope, our miniature schnauzer who was in an Amish puppy mill for five years, decided she wanted a walk and didn’t care if no one else wanted one. Hope started her “I want a walk” bark. Jake and Windy joined … Continue reading

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Wiener Dogs Are Wonderful

Even though Windy and Jake are the same breed, their personalities are different. Jake is more outgoing, Windy sedate. Jake can demand with a strong bark what he wants: treats, walks or attention. Windy, however, makes eyes at you while … Continue reading

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Tummy Rubs Mean More Than Comfort

Ah, what a life Jake has – no job, no mortgage and no worries. We take care of all that, and he can relax. When a dog shows you his tummy that tells you he accepts your authority. Also in … Continue reading

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Dogs’ New Year’s Resolutions

As I look toward 2011, here is what I think my furkids would resolve: Jake — take more naps. Hope — work on trust issues. Windy – plot to become the alpha dog. As for me, I plan to get … Continue reading

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Dog Auction Ban Fails; Puppy Mills Continue

Ohio probably will remain for at least another year as one of the most notorious puppy mills states in the nation. The Coalition to Ban Dog Auctions did not get enough signatures to place the ban in the hands of … Continue reading

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New Treats They Love

Jake, Windy and Hope received some treats they really like. Grandma Lucy’s Organic Oven Baked Dog Treats look like little teddy bears and smell delicious. Yes, delicious. The blueberry ones smell like Pop Tarts. The bags are 14 ounces, and … Continue reading

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Homemade Dog Cookies

Here is a recipe for dog treats. I have not tried it yet, but Jake, Hope and Windy love them. Applesauce/Peanut Butter Dog Treats 6 cups of whole-wheat flour 10 cups of quick oatmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder 4 cups … Continue reading

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Christmas Gifts Galore

The furkids made out like bandits this Christmas. Friends from Florida sent them a giant Pez container with dog treats. Friends from Tennessee sent them toys and bandanas. Hope’s foster mom sent homemade dog biscuits. (They look good enough to … Continue reading

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