Dogs vs. Cats Bowl Game for an Important Cause

Not only is this ad cute, it is very meaningful. I was spayed after they picked me up off the streets of Santa Fe New Mexico. It kept me from having yet another litter of unwanted puppies (although I can't believe people would not want MY puppies!). 

Here I am in New Mexico after I was Adopted (and spayed!)
You can see why all the boy dogs were after me!

You can help fund mobile clinics to help dogs like me. 

The Mission of The Lucy Pet Foundation is to reduce pet overpopulation by having mobile spay/neuter clinics across the country and to support causes that benefit animal welfare. 

And you can enjoy this advertisement. Cats vs. Dogs!




Here's more information about the Lucy Pet Foundation.

2015 Puppy Bowl: Root for the Coonhound Mix! Arooooo!

I'm all excited about this year's Puppy Bowl. The reason is that there is a beautiful coonhound mix puppy playing. Arroooo!

Her name is Miss Martian. I don't know why they named her that but she is really cute and smart (aren't we all?) You can see her on this video.

Isn't she cute?

She's from Tennessee and has already been adopted. Darn! I thought I might like to add her to my non-existent pack.

How can any team lose with a girl like this on their side!

Here's all you need to know about Puppy Bowl XI scheduled for Sunday. Sunday is Puppy Bowl Sunday, don'cha know?

Here it Is! The 2015 Budweiser Clydesdale Commercial

My Clydesdales did it again! A beautiful sensitive commercial featuring the puppy and the Budweiser Clydesdales. Enjoy! (And have a Bud for me!)

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Here's my favorite photo from when I SAW THE CLYDESDALES!

Here's the Budweiser Dalmation!

Wordless Wednesday: Go Daddy - Don't Make Fun of My Clydesdale Commericals

Go Daddy has no corporate ethics! I'm glad they don't host MY blog. Here's what the uproar is about... here's the GOOD story of the puppy! (sorry for adding words to Wordless Wednesday but I am MAD!)

This is from when I went to see the Clydesdales. They LOVE and care for DOGS!

It's National Squirrel Appreciation Day!

This bratty animal is celebrating today.

Yes, it's real. This truly is a whole day set aside for my arch enemy, the squirrel! So I have to appreciate those pesky little beasts that come into my yard and taunt me. But I do appreciate them and here is why:

1. Squirrels keep me alert

2. Squirrels give me something to look for when I am walking by trees.

3. Squirrels plant seeds and acorns (sometimes in my potted plants).

4. Squirrels are job security for ME

5. Squirrels are better than RATS!

Here I am smelling
where the squirrel has been

So I am going to celebrate by patrolling my yard for Squirrels. And If I see one, I will chase it away.... but not until I wish it A HAPPY SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY!

More on National Squirrel Appreciation Day

Wordless Wednesday: Waiting for the Squirrels

This is the fence the squirrels run on. I keep them out of the yard.

When a Treat is not Food

Here I am at the Washougal Dog Park

Yeah, really. Sometimes treats are not food and I, Cinnamon, love ALL KINDS OF TREATS!

I have to start by telling you that I was naughty last night. My owner was away and I slinked into the living room and hopped up on the couch to sleep. I know I'm not supposed to do that. I would never do that when she is looking. But, heck, she was gone! So I didn't expect much today. I thought I'd still be in trouble.

Turns out that she read somewhere that dogs have a short memory when it comes to behavior. So she saw no reason why I should still be in trouble when I woke up this morning. SCORE! I was off the hook for my inappropriate behavior last night.

So I knew today would be a good one... full of treats, I hoped. So I was pretty excited when I got my harness and leash on and was invited to go for a ride.

We headed out Hwy 14 to Washougal. That is always a good sign. I've walked the Dike there. I've gone to my Country Club there. And... I found a new dog park there. So I soon noticed that our destination was the latter... THE DOG PARK!

I was so excited. WHAT A WONDERFUL TREAT! I got to sniff around, meet some dogs (including 5, count them, Golden Retrievers). It's not the most scenic dog park but it will do while I wait for Lucky Dog Park to be open again.

Sunshine on my shoulder makes me happy!

We did about four laps when the sun came out. ANOTHER TREAT! I couldn't wait to get home so I could sun myself in the back yard.

So far, it's been a great day!

Love, Cinnamon

Can Dogs Get Alzheimer's?

It was rainy this afternoon so I decided to peruse the Internet, as dogs do, and read dog-related articles. Imagine my surprise when i came upon an article of high interest to me, a middle-aged dog!

Older Dogs, Aged Minds: Dealing With Dog Dementia is worth reading. Sometimes I stare at the wall and my owner wonders why. Actually I am usually just soaking in a sunbeam and relaxing.

My owner worries that I don't get enough mental stimulation so she often takes me on errands in the car just so I'll have something to do. Now that isn't my idea of something to do but maybe it's better for me than staying at home sleeping or staring at a wall.

The article, and other similar ones, say that yes, dogs can suffer from dementia. There are signs that your dog is suffering from dementia. Watch for these early on and maybe you can do something to help! Here are some things to be concerned about.

-       Pacing nervously

-       Stares at walls or into space

-       Can’t figure out how to come inside from the yard

-       Is unsure of familiar foods and treats

-       Gets lost in the house… like behind a couch and can’t figure out how to get “unlost”

Now just remember that when I, CINNAMON, do some of these things, it's not anything to worry about. I like staring once in a while. And sometimes I ask to come in the side door when my owner has requested I use the back door all the time. I just like the side door, really.

If you read the articles on the Internet, you’ll soon find that dementia is relatively common in senior dogs. This condition may be called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction or Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome. Once an elderly dog is suffering from dementia there is not a lot to do to change it. You just have to help your dog cope.So if you are worried about your dog becoming demented as he or she ages, there are some things you can do now.

You can keep your dog’s mind as young as possible by doing things like (unfortunately) taking your dog out in the car on errands. Better than that, let your dog socialize with other dogs at a dog park.

Here I am hunting squirrels!

Teach your dog tricks or how to do new things. Take your dog for walks. Consider learning a agility course together. Play with your dog. Enjoy toys, ball chasing and, for hounds like me, tracking in the woods.

There’s a lot that you can do with your dog. If you work during the day, consider doggie day care where they will play with your dog for you.

I am taking responsibility for my own cognitive health too. I carefully watch all the squirrels that come in my yard and do my best to chase them off. Then, when they are gone, I sniff around the yard looking for the peanuts they hide in the garden and lawn. I dig them up and eat them!

Activity is good for us dogs. It helps our bodies and minds stay young. Just think of it as Lumosity for dogs!

Love, Cinnamon

Wordless Wednesday: Basking in the Winter Sun

If there is sunshine, I will find it!

Pet Fitness Twitter Chat Tonight!

Here I am being fit on a recent 5K Walk 

Remember when I wrote about Hill's® Prescription Diet® Canine Metabolic Advanced Weight Solution?  Well, it’s January and everyone seems to be health conscious. I wanted to invite you to a chat on Twitter.

Hill’s is hanging out with us at #BlogPawsChat Tuesday 1/13/15 from 8 – 10 p.m. Eastern. They would love for you to attend and let your friends know so that they can attend, too.

You can play along with quiz questions to win some fun prizes.

The topic of the chat is “Healthy Weight and Staying Fit.” Come hang out and tweet with us!