Artie Gets a Puppy

OMG!  

Even dogs can't handle a new sibling!
Dogs acting all cute on video...I just can't!


The Scoop on Poop

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dog (Photo credit: Alex Balan)

Stepping In Dog Poop

Like most folks in NYC, I have had the distinction of stepping in dog poop. It is not pleasant, especially when you consider that this has happened to me more than once and often while I am actually picking up after my own dogs - 3 to be exact.  NYC Law dictates that dog owners must pick up after their pets or risk incurring a $250 fine. Dog poop should not be picked up though, simply because there is the potential for a fine or because it is a nuisance to those who step in it.  

A Taste of MrChewy.com


I recently received an offer from MrChewy.com – an online pet food retailer.  They offered a promo code worth $50, and no other compensation, in exchange for an unbiased review of my customer service experience in ordering from Mr. Chewy.  Anyone who knows me knows that this can be a loaded request.  Why?  Because as a customer service professional, I have always strived to provide the utmost impressive customer service – white glove service regardless of the industry or product – therefore I have a high expectation of excellent customer service.  This can make me a customer service challenge under the right, or rather wrong conditions.  So, I decided to take advantage of the opportunity.

My pack – Suede, Ellwood & Jake - has varying tastes and Suede, my “big mama”, has issues with her bowels.  So trying to satisfy the varying tastes and balancing that with their needs becomes a challenge.  Additionally, none of the pups will think twice about eating garbage off of the street but if I try and give them treats, they will scrutinize them and in many cases will actually shun the treats.  Go figure!

MrChewy.com offered quite a wonderful selection of foods & treats.  I decided to purchase a large bag of Diamond Naturals Senior 8+ Formula Dry Dog Food and 2 bags of Fromm Four-Star Nutritionals Grain Free Salmon with Sweet Potato Dog Treats.  I have to say I was impressed, because I swear that I blinked only once and the shipment arrived.  I actually think it was like 2 days.  I was thrilled at the expedience of the shipment especially since they clearly delivered on their promise.  At this point I had nothing to complain about.  Then the next day the news hit about a huge recall of dog foods.  When I logged on to my computer, lo and behold, MrChewy.com was literally thee first of the many petfood retailers I have ordered from, to actually send out detailed information on the petfood recall.  It was so detailed it was specifically about the food I had purchased.  They didn’t make me look for the information, they simply sent it to me.

Next time you’re ready to buy your pet any food, checkout MrChewy.com first.  It will be worth your time and your pocket.
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Cuteness & Conservation


ZooBorns Cats! The Trailer
Just how cute can conservation be?  You’ll find out with one of the cutest books ever.  ZooBorns Cats!  features the cutest photos of newborn felines from accredited zoos and conservation programs from around the world.  This is not just your average picture book.  Each newborn photo delivers important information about each of the featured felines.  Adorable AND educational?

I couldn't put it down.

ZooBorns Cats! is available on shelves at local bookstores and major retailers.  It’s the gift that can keep on giving because every sale of ZooBorns Cats! supports the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Conservation Endowment Fund.

If you like ZooBorns Cats!, you’ll like these other titles by ZooBorns and Simon & Schuster

ZooBorns! For Young Children

ZooBorns! For All Ages

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Driving In Cars With Dogs

Thumper
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Yesterday, a beautiful Pitbull named Thumper managed to liberate himself from his owner's truck on the Tappan Zee Bridge in NY. Said owner, neglected to get a receipt for his toll so he pulled over, hopped out, left the truck door open, and Thumper went for a walk. 

This story reminded me of my own experience, at the age of about 10 when my own dog, a poodle named Heidi, liberated herself from our car...while it was moving.