Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween Everyone! Hope you all have a safe and spooky day! In the mean time, I will be education others to prevent forest fires!

PAWS Halloween Benefit Walk

Last weekend I dusted off my walking shoes and put on one of my costumes and hit the pavement. I was among many other humans and K9s walking to help raise money for Provide Animals With Shelter (PAWS). PAWS funds care and shelter to stray/surrendered animals in a rural area of South Central Minnesota until adoption. Every October, PAWS host a fundraising Halloween Trick or Treat walk and I wasn't about to miss it.

While my mom was signing us up, I decided to test out the kissing booth. Unfortunately, I had no takers for a smooch on the cheek.

What would a trick or treat walk be without some yummy treats? Our first stop brought us to a local cafe where they made us pups some great treats!

Along the way we walked through some colorful falling leaves.

This was my favorite table, how am I suppose to only choose two squeaky toys. I finally did decide and away we headed to our next stop. There were a total of 8 or 9 tables all having great stuff to choose from for both humans and dogs. 

Here is a college of pictures from the walk. I especially like the photo on the bottom right that says "HI" on the sidewalk.

After the walk was over we all headed back to the park where we enjoyed music, fellowship, and our humans received complementary hot dogs. Finally it was time for the costume contest to start. There were so many great costumes that day. When we heard I was the winner I couldn't believe my ears. 

I may have won the contest but the real winners are the animals at the shelter. And the real heroes don't wear capes, instead, they are all those who help these animals in need day in and day out.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Friday and a safe Halloween!

Today I'm joining the FitDog Friday Blog Hop hosted by: SlimDoggy, My GBGV Life, and To Dog with Love.

Little Snoopy's Visit to the Pumpkin Patch

What would Halloween be if I didn't bring Little Snoopy to the pumpkin patch. We are in Minnesota after all, the birth place of Snoopy and the whole Peanuts gang. Not to mention, we are in search of the Great Pumpkin. Once we find our great pumpkin, I think I'm going to watch the classic movie.

Have you found your Great Pumpkin?  Do you plan on watching the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown?

Costumes Through the Years

Friday is taking forever to get here! This Friday is The Paws annual Halloween Party and all animals are welcomed to dress up and attend. Ever since they have started in 2008, I have been dressing up and participating in the costume contest portion of the party. First place brings home a $50 gift card, second place a $30 gift card, and third is a $20 gift card to the local pet store. I have been lucky to place most of the years, winning prizes along the way. Most people think I do it for the money, but actually, any prize money or gift cards won I donate to the local humane society. So, my humans try hard every year for the ultimate prize, paying it forward to those in need. 

Here are my past costume and place I made it in the costume contest:
2008 - Doctor (5th place)
2009 - Farmer (1st place)
2010 - Pizza Maker (1st place)
2011 - Scotsmen in a Kilt (1st place)
2012 - World War ll General (2nd place)
2013 - Benjamin Franklin (1st place)
2014 - Michelangelo (the artist) (2nd place)

I'm so excited to share with everyone on Friday what my 2015 costume is going to be! Stay tuned on Monday when I'm going to share my time at the Halloween Party! Until Friday, hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday!

Is your dog dressing up for Halloween? Is there any pet friendly Halloween parties you are going to attend ? Would love to hear what your costume is and what pet friendly party you will be attending!

Today I'm joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop hosted by BlogPaws.

Happy Apple Day

Little Snoopy and I would like to wish you all a very Happy Apple Day! Fresh off the tree apples are the best! 

Does you dog like apples? Would love to hear below.

Today I'm joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop hosted by BlogPaws.

New Toys

Happy National Dog Day to all my K9 pals!

I'm pretty sure everyday is dog day, right?!?!?

I would like to share with you my two new toys I got this past weekend. 

The first is a 4TB, yes you heard me correct 4TB, External Hard Drive! Now I will have no problem running out of storage room on my computer. When my dad took a look at my computer he was speechless with the amount of photos I had saved on it. He thought I needed the 4TB.

My other new toy is a Nikon D5100 DSLR camera! With this baby I have a feeling the external hard drive was a good investment.

If you have any tips or tricks you would like to share, please feel free! I just found out how to turn the camera on! BOL!

Did you know you are invited to my to a Paw-ty? That's right I'm hosting a Picture Paw-ty right here on my blog in September! To learn more click on this LINK! Hope you all can attend!

Today I'm joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop hosted by BlogPaws!

National Hot Dog Day

Today I'm joining the Thoughtless Thursday blog hop hosted by:

Ruckus the Eskie, Love is being owned by a Husky and M.K. Clinton

I Want You!

"I Want You.....to have a great 4th of July!"

Hope you all have a wonderful and safe Independence Day!

-Spencer the Goldendoodle

Snap, Crackle, Pop

Snap, Crackle, Pop!

These are the only firework I like, fake ones!

Check out my safety tips to help keep you dog safe this holiday weekend. Here is the direct link.

Hope everyone has a wonderful and safe 4th of July!

-Spencer the Goldendoodle

Today I'm joining the Thoughtless Thursday Blog Hop hosted by Ruckus the Eskie, Love is being owned by a Husky and M.K. Clinton

4th of July Safety Tips

More pets get lost and go missing on the 4th of July than any other day in the U.S. Making July 5th the busiest day for animal shelters across the nation. 

Here are some safety tips to help keep your dog safe this 4th of July:

• Make sure you dog has up to date ID tags on their collar. Even if they have been microchip, not everyone has a scanner to read the chip.
• Exercise you dog early that day. This will help them from having excess energy when the fireworks start that evening. 
• If you are going to any parties, leave your dog at home. They will be more comfortable in a familiar place.
• Lower you blinds to help your dog from seeing the bright lights the fireworks give off. You can also add background noise by playing the tv or radio .
• Escape-proof you house and add a comfortable space for them.
• Provide interactive toys or treat dispensers, such as peanut butter stuffed kongs.
• Mircochip your dog just in case they do get lost and their collar comes off. 
• Calming collars, lavender oils, and pressure wraps can help your pup with anxiety. I love my herbal calming collar, here is the direct link if you want to learn more.

If your dog does suffer from anxiety make sure to talk with you veterinarian about the best options for your dog.

Happy Flag Day

Happy Flag Day

Did you know that Flag Day became official in 1916 when President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation making June 14 national Flag Day.

Learn more about the history of Flag Day here.

I'm joining the Black n White Sunday hosted by: Sugar the Golden Retriever &

Dachshund Nola