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...]
Healthy Aging for Pets #PurinaPetPeople
Healthy aging for pets may not be something we think of when we bring our newest member of the family into our home, but it is very important to consider. Disclaimer- This post was written in affiliation with and sponsored by Purina Canada as part of the #PurinaPetPeople ambassadorship. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. When Spike was a kitten, … [Read more...]
Things to Consider When Feeding Your Cat #LetsLiveBig #PurinaPetPeople
What are some things you think about when feeding your cat? Isn't it funny how all cats have such different personalities? Chloe, our childhood cat (who sadly, passed away a few years ago at the age of 18) had very discerning taste buds. Feeding your cat can be a challenge for some. Chloe was finicky when it came to the dry cat food she was offered, but loved all of the … [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...]
Yes, Our Pets Have a Pet Wish List Too!
Yes, even our pets have a pet wish list too! Little One is very adamant about the pets also receiving gifts at Christmas. She loves adding all the little special touches to show her pets how much she loves them. It always makes me smile, because I think it's very interesting to see how creative and imaginative she is. She even makes cards and drawings for them, even … [Read more...]
Petfinder Celebrates its 20th Anniversary! #MetOnPetfinder #PurinaPetPeople
Pet lovers, how and where did you meet your beloved pets? Petfinder celebrates its 20th anniversary! Pets are a special part of our family. Chance came into my life almost fourteen years ago. He was only six weeks old when I brought him home. I remember the day I met him. He was the "runt" of the litter and the only fluff ball in a litter of very sleek black labs. He … [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...]
Live BIG! Special Moments Shared with Pets #LetsLiveBig
For those of us who share our lives with special furry friends, we know that our pets are not just pets, but they are members of our family. We know that some very big moments in our lives are shared with our pets. Pets help us live big. I must forewarn you, but this is going to be a sappy post. It is one filled with love and lots of tears. I've got many "Chance … [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...]
Dealing with Grief: May is Always a Hard Month for Me
April showers bring May flowers. Mother's Day. One would think that May would be a happy time because the temperature is beginning to warm up, the flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and everything comes to life again in May. May used to be one of my favourite months. Now, May is a hard month for me though. It's a time when I find myself dealing with grief. I … [Read more...]
Broken-Hearted: Goodbye Chance
This is the day I have been dreading for a while. I remember when I first laid eyes on Chance, I knew he was a special puppy. Out of the entire litter, he was the only fluff ball, when all his litter mates were sleek black lab mixes. She had crinkly ears and was just so fuzzy. I fell in love with that puppy the minute I saw him. It may sound rather morbid, but that … [Read more...]
My Family Will Always Be Pet People #PurinaPetPeople #BrightMind
I remember the day my family became pet people. Growing up, we had a few pets (fancy Japanese goldfish like Ryukin and Lionhead, tropical fish, and we also had turtles, hamsters and a cat. However, it wasn't until Chance entered my life that I really felt like I was a pet person. Because of Chance, we are pet people Chance was only six weeks old when he came to live … [Read more...]
Keeping Kitten Entertained This Winter #MostPlayfulCat
Keeping Kitten Entertained This Winter Just a week before Christmas, we welcomed our sweet little addition to our family. She was everything we could have ever wanted and more. We all fell in love with her and couldn't get enough cuddles from her! Princess Peach (our seven year old daughter named her) stole our hearts and brings us joy every single day. She is a … [Read more...]