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Adoption - Know your facts - What's your breed?

• English Mastiff - if you're ok with their slobber and their serious size
• Dalmatian - perfect for the runner
• Pitbull - Great for people who don't want to groom often. 
• Shih Tzu - be prepared for serious grooming and teddy bear cuddles
• Pugs - the perfect lap dog who love everyone and every thing!
• French Bulldogs – great for couch potatos!
• Poodles – great if you're a budding hairdresser
• Jack Russells – perfect match if you want an active, assertive and smart dog
• Golden retriever – do you have a big play area? Garden? Don’t mind dog hair? Like running?
• Huskies – Best for serious outdoor types
• Pinscher – has no fear and LOTS of energy – be warned!
• German Shepards – respond well to training, intelligance and active owners
• Dachshunds – will curl you around their….paws….butter wouldn’t melt!
• Border Collies – Again active lifestylers apply – they need large running area
• Terriers - perfect match if you live in a small space and like cuddles on the couch
• Greyhounds - while known for their speed they do well in small spaces too

When considering adoption ask yourself

• Whats your energy level?
• What size will work for you and your home?
• How much grooming are you prepared to do?
• How much shedding can you bear?
• Are kids involved/around?
• What is your noise level tolerance?

Please note ALL dogs need adequate outdoor time, running, walks, rest, feeding, grooming

Adoption - know your facts. Seniors

When adopting a senior pet consider the following:

• Ask about health and special needs.
• Consider your budget as older pets will need more Vet visits.
• Be patient with them as they will need time to adjust.
• Be prepared for a short amount of time with them.
• When adopting a senior pet consider the following:
• Ask about health and special needs.
• Consider your budget as older pets will need more Vet visits.
• Be patient with them as they will need time to adjust.
• Be prepared for a short amount of time with them.

Adoption - Know your facts - Have you met Tuna?

Tuna the Chiweenie puppy that is bringing a cooless factor to underbites also rocks a whopping 1.6 million fallowers on Instagram!

Found on the side of a road in San Diego, he was a shadow of his current self. Tuna, who’s human bff is Courtney Dasher, found his luck changed the day an option agency brought him to a Farmers Market. It was love at first sight for Dasher who reckons he's loved because “he's so unconventional looking and because of his unique features he makes people laugh”. She reckons he “captivates people's hearts”.

But he's not just a cool pup, he's on a mission to help other rescue puppies just like him. Raising awareness for animal adoption through fundraising, writing books and travelling around doing appearances are his and Courtney's way of giving back. Find him on Instagram making all sorts of crazy faces @tunameltsmyheart 

Coconut oil for your puppy!?!

Coconut can heal skin ailments, improve digestive health, and boost the immune systems and this doesn't just apply to humans!

HOORAY!

So what can you do for your pet?

Add coconut oil to your pets food to help improve their digestion, promote a healthy coat, increase energy, reduce body odor and bad breath and lesson symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease. Start by introducing 1/4 a teaspoon initially and increase to a full teaspoon for dogs up to 10 pounds. Feed as a treat or mix in with food.

Rub it into their skin will minimize itchy, dry skin, eczema, reduce skin allergies, and fungal infections, and help in healing wounds. Bonus will be smooth skin and a soft, shiny coat. If your pet has dry paw pads, or nose you can apply it here too. OR if you just want to give your pet a luxurious mask then massage a coat of coconut oil in, leave for 5 mins (or however long your pet will stand still for you!) and shampoo out.

See http://www.sitstay.com/blogs/good-dog-blog/37662913-coconut-oil-for-dogs-the-ultimate-guide for more info

Animals and Restaurants

So yesterday I was in a restaurant in NYC in Soho to be precise and once the kitchen closed the restaurant/bar allowed two tiny puppies to be brought in by their owners for cuddles. Gorgeous lil puppies they were but it got me thinking - What IS the Law on this and should it change?

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