Finding someone trustworthy that will do a good job with grooming your beloved canine babies is really important. Thank goodness that just a few minutes from our farm, we have Manitoulin Island's Friendly Groomer. I have been meaning to post this months ago. In our Life on Manitoulin Facebook group, people often ask where they can find a dog groomer on the island. I want to … [Read more...]
10 Ways Dogs Make Our Lives Better
Dog lovers will be the first to tell you that there are many ways that dogs make our lives better. We can attest to this from personal experience. Growing up, I was never allowed to have any pets. Every Christmas, I'd ask Santa Claus for a white kitten. You know, the kind from the toilet paper commercial! I always wanted a blue-eyed, white, long-haired kitten. Every … [Read more...]
Last days of summer #LetsLiveBig
It's hard to believe that we are nearing the last days of summer! I'm usually a "glass is half full" kind of person, but let's be honest. August is just flying by at warp speed and soon the kids will be back in school. What better way to cling onto savour the last days of summer than spend as much time out on the lake with our pets? When our precious canine baby, Chance … [Read more...]
Purina Beneful & Caring for our Three-Legged Dog #PurinaPetPeople
When we were entertaining the thought of adding to our family, none of us ever thought about having a three-legged dog or caring for our three-legged dog! We fell in love with a sweet, energetic, healthy and happy puppy. Who would have imagined her ending up with only three legs? When Cupcake was four months old, she ended up in a farm accident. Accidents on the farm can … [Read more...]
Mealtime Routine (for pets) & @PurinaCanada Giveaway!
If only our pup, Cupcake could speak! I'm sure she'd be yelling "Mealtime!!!" whenever it's time to eat! For me, food has always been about many things. Food means nourishment, but it also means sharing time and company with loved ones. I feel the same way about mealtimes for our pets. It's about giving sustenance, as well as love and time. Mealtime Routine Dogs … [Read more...]
How to Keep your Dog’s Teeth Healthy + a Purina #DentaLifeSmile Twitter Party
When we bring a dog into our home, they become members of the family. We take great care in what we feed them, and ensure that we give them love, attention, and exercise so that they can live a healthy, happy life. One thing some may not consider is the importance of oral health care for dogs. When I first brought Chance home as a puppy, I wondered how to keep our dog's teeth … [Read more...]
Halloween Hounds: Milk-Bone Study Shows Dogs Are Ultimate Trick-or-Treaters
Halloween is but days away! Boy, are we excited! Although Halloween has usually been considered a children's holiday, these days increasing numbers of "furry kids" are getting in on the fun. Big Heart Pet Brands (the makers of Milk-Bone, Pup-Peroni, Canine Carry Outs and Milo's Kitchen) conducted an original survey of 3,000 dog parents nationwide to find the top 25 states … [Read more...]
Mixed Feeding for a Healthy Pet #mixedfeeding
My eldest (canine) baby will be thirteen years old this year. Chance (hence my Twitter handle, @chancesmommy) is my first baby. He's been with me through thick and thin; good and bad; for better and for worse. Chance has been my confidant and companion and now he prides himself in being Little One's protector. Though Chance has been in my life for nearly … [Read more...]
How Being Different Teaches Children Acceptance
It's okay to be different. At least, that's what we keep telling our six year old daughter. She's quirky, a bit feisty, sometimes very stubborn and oftentimes goes against the grain. She's that kid who doesn't like fried food or sugary food. She loves vegetables, meat and fish. She's often the last to finish at any activity and sometimes doesn't finish at all. She … [Read more...]
Bark in the Park #ManitoulinSpotlight
Do you live on Manitoulin Island? Do you have a beloved canine baby? A friend of mine just told me about Bark in the Park being held in Kagawong. Speaking of Kagawong, it is one of the prettiest towns I've ever been to. It's one of my favourite spots on the Island. The Bridal Veil Falls, Mudge Bay, and the Manitoulin Chocolate Works make Kagawong a must-visit (again and … [Read more...]