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Got a new pooch and overwhelmed by the mess? 6 tips to keep your cool!

February 25, 2021 by Melissa Chapman 14 Comments

 Got a new pooch and overwhelmed by the mess? 6 tips to keep your cool! thanks to Shopstyle  for sponsoring this post I ADORE my furbabies Lazer and Ike in fact I just received a beautiful necklace and had their names engraved on two of the stones- because frankly I consider them to be my kids, albeit ones who are covered in fur,  have four legs- and NEVER talk back . Still, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, health and lifestyle Tagged With: 6 tips to keep your cool with a new dog, All about dogs, dogs, Got a new pooch and overwhelmed by the mess, health, health and lifestyle, housebreaking tips for a new puppy, Louie's Legacy, pet tips

This Recipe for Weight Watchers Zero Point Chocolate Mug Cake Will Add a Pep to your Step

February 3, 2021 by Melissa Chapman 3 Comments

This Recipe for Weight Watchers Zero Point Chocolate Mug Cake Will Add a Pep to your Step

Nothing says GOOD MORNING when you have been up all night with your dog like a good shot of caffeine whether it's a cup of coffee or in this case This Recipe for Weight Watchers Zero Point Chocolate Mug Cake which Will Add a Pep to your Step . And I have never needed more shots of caffeine than this past week. My sweet rescue Lazer had some severe stomach issues and for several nights was just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Delicious Recipes, Featured Tagged With: All about dogs, Weight Watchers Zero Point Chocolate Mug Cake

Activities to Bond With Your Pooch and Keep Him Happy and Clean with Rufus & Coco

November 25, 2020 by Melissa Chapman 10 Comments

Activities to Bond With Your Pooch and Keep Him Happy and Clean with Rufus & Coco

Activities to Bond With Your Pooch and Keep Him Happy and Clean with Rufus & Coco is a sponsored post. Thanks for supporting us! When my four-legged fur baby Mellie turned 16 despite bad knees, dry skin and poor eyesight she was still a puppy in many ways. I wish I had written this post Activities to Bond With Your Pooch and Keep Him Happy and Clean with Rufus & Coco to help me … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Kid Gear Tagged With: All about dogs, bonds between kids and their dogs, Rufus & Coco

The One Reason Every Kid Needs to Rescue a Puppy

September 23, 2016 by Melissa Chapman 13 Comments

If you follow me on social media you know one thing about me-- I AM OBSESSED WITH MY RESCUE DOGS. A little background: A few months after I got married 17 years ago I told my husband I wanted a dog. I grew up in a family where we had a very contentious relationship with the canine species and for good reason- both my little sister and I were attacked by my grandmother's husband's mutt. I think … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Motherhood Musings Tagged With: All about dogs, Animal rescue, bonds between kids and their dogs, Divine Intervention Rescue, Dog rescue, dogs we love, Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue

Tips to Keep Your Pets SAFE This Holiday and Furbabies Ready for Adoption from Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue

December 25, 2013 by Melissa Chapman Leave a Comment

If you know me, you know that I am a big animal lover-- especially when it comes to my almost 14-year-old Shih Tzu, Mellie and my three and a half year old Rescue Shih Tzu Lazer who I adopted thanks to Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue! I am their number one fan... almost stalker! Louie's Legacy is currently facilitating pet adoptions and even does some training with them before they go to their new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: All about dogs, Animal rescue, Animal rescue on Staten Island, Furbabies Ready for Adoption, Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue, Shelter animals, The case for Adopting shelter pets, Tips to Keep Your Pets SAFE This Holiday

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