Category: Pet News

The Puppy Gazette keeps dog parents informed

The Puppy Gazette is a website dedicated to all topics related to dogs. Photo: Google/Wishbone Pet Foods

Dog lovers everywhere can agree that having a dog can bring so much joy into our lives. But taking proper care of one can be a challenge. Personally, the first time I got a dog I was overwhelmed. There was so much to learn, including what to feed her, how to train her, and most importantly, how to keep up with all her health needs. Looking back, I wish I had had access to a website that would address all these issues.

That is why when I heard about The Puppy Gazette, I just had to share how important it is. Allen Kimble has created a place for dog lovers out there to indulge in everything dog related. He is a fellow dog lover who has had dogs in his life since childhood and knows how crucial it is to be informed. His goal is to be your new source for dog related information. From behavior tips and health guidance to grooming and training, the site covers ever topic related to puppies and dogs. Interesting and helpful topics and posts are just a click away. (Allen Kimble, 2024)

You can sign up for the free Checklist For New Puppy Parents while you are browsing the site. Categories discussed include Health, Training, Food, Toys, and Equipment.

Recent posts include:
Unlocking the Secrets of Your Dog’s Intelligence
The Essential Guide to Happy Dog Interactions!
Integrating Puppy Care with Smart Home Devices

So whether you are a new dog parent or just want to keep up with the latest and greatest in dog news, check out The Puppy Gazette. Most importantly, share the news with your fellow dog lovers. I know I will definitely ‘read all about it.’ Thanks, Allen, for creating such a useful and essential site for dog parents everywhere. Responsible dog parenting is vital.

Photo: The Puppy Gazette

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Vinny The Pug mug giveaway

Enter the giveaway to win your own Vinny The Pug mug. Photo: Allen Kimble Jr, used with permission.

Over the past few months, I have been featuring the heartwarming story of Vinny The Pug. When his family had to move in search of a better life from Florida to Arizona after the September 11 attacks, Vinny had to adjust from living in lush and green surroundings to an arid desert. He adapted, of course, and learned to pose atop boulders. You can follow Vinny’s journey in the adorable picture book “The Life And Times of Vinny The Pug” by Allen Yhorst Kimble Jr. This book is perfect for dog lovers everywhere and includes pictures and coloring projects. It is suitable for all ages. (Allen Kimble Jr, 2024)

Now the author has created a beautiful collection of coffee mugs featuring different Vinny and is launching a Free Coffee Mug Giveaway. Here is your chance to own your very own Vinny The Pug mug. Over the next 12 months, he will be giving away one coffee mug every month and winners will be able to choose one of 100 Vinny The Pug designed mugs. On the first day of each month starting April 1, a winner will be chosen from those who’ve signed up over the previous month. If you wish to enter the giveaway, you can register by emailing the author at: vinnythepugmugs@gmail.com. The collection is available to view online at: https://d82713-c7.myshopify.com. The entry must contain your name, email address, and number of the mug you would choose if your name is drawn. Mugs are numbered #001 through #100.

About the author: Allen Yhorst Kimble Jr is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and grew up in the mid-1950s. Upon turning a young man, he entered the United States Air Force and served one year in Vietnam, eight years in Asia, and a total of 11 years total service time. While in South East Asia, he picked up photography as a hobby, which he still enjoy today. In 2001, he acquired a little pug in Orlando, Florida and named him Vinny. As a result of the 9-11 Terrorist Attacks, he took the family out west to Phoenix where Vinny learned to climb and pose atop boulders. His book “The Life And Times of Vinny The Pug” is a picture story book of his best friend Vinny.

About the book: “The Life And Times of Vinny The Pug” is a true-life picture book of the life and times of Vinny The Pug. It began on September 12, 2001 following the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. Florida’s economy was left in shambles after the attacks. Overnight Orlando’s tourism industry ground to a halt, forcing Vinny’s human to move the family. They went out west to Arizona to find better employment opportunities.

When they arrived, Vinny was still just a puppy, not yet one year old. However, he was mature enough to be surprised by what he saw. Arizona was very different from what he remembered back home in Florida. Orlando was lush with greenery; there were trees, vegetation, and lakes everywhere. All at once it hit the little pug; his new home in Phoenix, Arizona was in the desert. This book of photographs shows how the little pug adapted to the harsh realities of living in Arizona. It shows how Vinny The Pug came to appreciate his new home in the the desert. Before a year had passed, he had even launched a challenge to set a new Guinness World Record.

Vinny The Pug’s picture book is an enjoyable experience that will work well in classrooms. It is suitable for all ages from 5 through adults.

It includes:

  • 50 – Color Pictures
  • 87 – Black & White Graphic Arts
  • 5″ x 11″ pages for best viewing
  • Includes coloring projects

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Fun ways to spend those long summer evenings

Food on brown wooden table with chairs and plates. Photo: Pexels

The sun hasn’t quite gone down yet, the sky is peachy orange or pale pink, and the air has a certain haze to it. That’s right, the season of long summer evenings is in full swing. And finding ways to spend time when it’s seemingly forever light outside is all part of the charm. But if you’re already out of ideas for this year, we’ve got a couple of suggestions for you down below. Use this time wisely – it’ll be winter again before you know it.

Spend Time in the ‘Pool’
Lucky enough to have a pool, or a hot tub? If not, don’t worry. Even if you don’t have one, you can buy a small paddling pool and spend some time luxuriating in the warm outside air and the weightless feeling around you.

Set it up in a flat, private space, wear your favorite swimwear items, pour yourself a yummy drink, and then spend a good half hour out there watching the sun go down. The water will help to keep you cool, and as that elusive evening breeze moves in, you’ll be able to truly cool off from the day behind you.

Host a Proper Streaming Night
Whether you’ve got a new box set to binge or you want to watch a bunch of horror movies back to back, this idea will align neatly with your plans. Why not host a big streaming night for your friends to come along to? Make up a creamy crack dip with bacon and cheese, make sure there are plenty of dipping chips available on plates (with a few raw vegetables for a healthy option!), and buy some special drinks for the occasion too.

Take the Cinema Outside
Tired of evenings indoors? If you’ve got the garden space, you can invest in a projector and a screen to show it all on. Wait until it’s a bit darker outside, put up an awning or gazebo to sit under and keep the screen safe, and set up some fairy or candle lights. Once you’ve done this, invite a couple people around for an outdoor cinema night. Put on your favorite movies, or have a theme night featuring the best animated classics, and watch late into the night while it’s warm and cozy outside.

Go Adventuring with a Pet
If you’ve got a dog, or even a cat, take them out in those later evening hours while there’s still a bit of sunlight. A late one down the dog park or through your neighborhood, your pet by your side with a few treats in your pocket – it can be magical. And it’s good to get a bit of late day exercise; it can help you cool off, give you a healthy outlet from heat frustrations, and it’ll help you meet other lovely pet owners looking to do the same thing.

Long summer evenings don’t have to be boring, or overbearing with the heat! Make it fun with ideas like these.

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Good Dog Boarding & Walks opening in Pearl neighborhood next week

The new dog walking, boarding, and daycare facility will open in the Pearl neighborhood next week. Photo: Good Dog, used with permission.

Good Dog, a new 1,850 square foot dog walking, boarding, and daycare facility in the Pearl neighborhood, will open for service Wednesday, December 8 just in time for the holidays. The facility is owned and operated by Steven and Kaylee Bell, who have moved back home to South Texas after running a successful doggy daycare in Dallas. Good Dog is intentionally designed to be a safe and fun environment for smaller dogs, weighing 35 lbs. or less or measuring under 15” in height at the shoulder, but will provide walks for dogs of all sizes. (Good Dog, 2021)

“We’re really looking forward to being a part of the Pearl neighborhood and being able to serve the dogs and dog owners here. We have a wonderful space where every decision was made to create a great experience for smaller dogs – we hope the community loves it!” – Co-Owner Steven Bell.

Good Dog’s daycare and walk services are based on a monthly membership, while boarding services are offered to guests at a nightly rate. Additional enrichment play and one-on-one time with dogs is available as an add-on as well. Though the boarding and daycare services apply to smaller dogs only due to space limitations, thirty minute and one hour walks are available for dogs of all sizes and take place throughout the Pearl neighborhood and museum reach of the San Antonio River Walk. For a full list of services provided and membership options click here.

“Good Dog is an excellent addition to Pearl’s neighborhood. Pearl has always been dog-friendly, and we are excited to welcome a great team of professionals to better meet the needs of our community and their dogs.” – Pearl’s Chief Operating Officer Mesha Millsap.

The facility includes two indoor play spaces and two outdoor play spaces in addition to its individual indoor kennels. Good Dog is located at 132 W Grayson, Ste. 150, San Antonio, TX 78212 and its lobby will be open to guests Mondays-Fridays from 7:30a.m. to 6:30p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9a.m. to 5p.m.

Photo: Good Dog, used with permission.

Pearl is a dynamic neighborhood built around the historic Pearl Brewery, which operated from 1883 to 1999. Located just north of downtown San Antonio on the banks of the San Antonio River, it is home to architecturally significant buildings like the brewhouse and stable—both built in 1894—and numerous plazas. Today, Pearl is home to dozens of unique culinary concepts, one-of-a-kind retail, weekend markets, residential communities, innovative office tenants, the San Antonio campus of the Culinary Institute of America, and the award-winning Hotel Emma. Pearl is a vibrant district where community gathers to play, work, and live; it is a place where things are made and celebrated with purpose and sincerity. We invite all to gather and experience the best of what San Antonio has to offer.

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Celebrate National Dog Day with Whataburger and San Antonio Humane Society

Celebrate National Dog Day this Wednesday August 26 with Whataburger. Photo: Whataburger, used with permission.

This National Dog Day, Whataburger and the San Antonio Humane Society are partnering to host ‘The Ulti-Mutt Pooch Party’ for dog lovers everywhere. (Whataburger, 2020)

Set for Wednesday August 26,from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Whataburger’s YouTube channel, the live-stream celebration will feature adoptable pets, pool playtime with pups of all shapes and sizes, plenty of dog-friendly cake eating, an orange-and-white striped doghouse and maybe even a shout out to cats. Whataburger will also be launching their new pet collection that day, details coming soon.

Whataburger has been making burgers since 1950 when Harman Dobson opened a humble hamburger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas.  He wanted customers to take one bite and say, “What a burger” so he named his stand on Ayers St “Whataburger.”  Now with more than 800 locations across the country, Whataburger continues to deliver fresh, made to order meals every day with superior customer service.  Community support includes charitable giving and volunteerism to nonprofit organizations that focus on children’s charities, cancer research, hunger assistance, disaster relief and military support.

PAWliday pet food campaign

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The PAWliday Pet Food Campaign is taking place through December 20. Photo: DaisyCares

Since 2009, DaisyCares has been helping feed pets of families in need through a partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank. From now through Friday December 20, 2019, DaisyCares is hosting the “PAWliday Pet Food Campaign.” Five years ago, DaisyCares was only serving about 25,000 pets and 10,000 families. Now, DaisyCares serves over 76,000 pets and 29,000 families annually. (San Antonio Food Bank, 2019)

With the holidays fast approaching, DaisyCares is experiencing a higher than normal request for pet food. Now more than ever before, families are faced with tough decisions between putting food on the table or in the bowls of their pets. Programs like DaisyCares help ensure that pets receive the nourishment they need and stay in their family’s home where they belong. Along with food items, DaisyCares is also in need of supplies like new toys/accessories, potty pads and cat litter. Food drop off sites are located throughout the city and include Alamo Heights Pet Clinic, Amigo Animal Hospital and Babcock Hills Veterinary Hospital. A full list of these sites can be found online.

DaisyCares is a 501c3 non-profit organization that helps people care for animals by providing pet food, veterinary care, and animal welfare education to the community. These services help over 76,000 pets and 29,000 pet owners annually.

Pet Education Project headquartered in San Antonio

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Pet Education Project offers free humane education to San Antonio Schools. Courtesy photo, used with permission. 

Pet Education Project (PEP!) has chosen San Antonio as a new home, offering free humane education to San Antonio schools. The programs are innovative, entertaining and make it easy to educate children on important topics such as spaying and neutering, pet adoption and animal safety. Studies also show that teaching compassion and preventing animal abuse prevents human violence. (Pet Education Project, 2019)

“We are beyond thrilled to launch our humane education initiatives in San Antonio. Teaching kindness, empathy and responsibility will not only better the community, but will pave the way for a brighter future for families and their pets. San Antonio is an incredibly vibrant city and we cannot imagine a better place to bring our colorful programming and build our headquarters.” – Erica Falbaum, founder of Pet Education Project (PEP!).

PEP! Is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to teaching kids empathy and compassion toward animals and core responsibilities of pet ownership, which in turn reduces euthanasia in animal shelters. Pet Education Project (PEP!) Pet Education Project is a humane education organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters by educating children ages preschool through 6th grade. Our inspirational and positive programs focus on teaching kids compassion toward animals and empowering them with pet ownership responsibility skills. PEP! has educated over 1 million kids worldwide and has been featured on national TV such as the Hallmark Channel and in People Magazine.

Dog gift ideas by BARK and Shake Shack

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Clementine and Lola with the BarkBurger and Fries combo. Photo: Shake Shack, used with permission. 

Christmas is only two weeks away, and for anyone still looking for gift ideas for their canine companions, Shake Shack has good news. Shake Shack loving dog parents now have another excuse to frequent their favorite burger joint. BARK has teamed up with Shake Shack to launch a Shack-inspired line of toys including a BarkBurger, Frenchie Fries and a Never-Melt Milkshake. The toys are now available online through BarkShop and Shack Shop. (Shake Shack, 2018)

o Individual:
 BarkBurger (crazy crinkle, squeaker, super-soft fuzz – layers all connected) $8
 Frenchie Fries (crazy cinkle, whip n flip fries – fries are attached) $6
 Never-Melt Milkshake (crazy crinkle, squeaker, packed with fluff) $8

o Bundles:
 BarkBurger + Fries combo $13
 The Works (BarkBurger, Frenchie Fries and Never-Melt Milkshake) $20

BARK is the world’s most dog-centric company, devoted to making dogs happy with the best products, services and content. BARK’s dog-obsessed team applies its unique, data-driven understanding of what makes each dog special to design playstyle-specific toys, wildly satisfying treats and supplements and dog-first experiences that foster the health and happiness of dogs everywhere. Founded in 2012, BARK loyally serves dogs nationwide with monthly subscription services, BarkBox and Super Chewer; a curated e-commerce experience on BarkShop.com; and custom collections via its retail partner network, including Target and Urban Outfitters.