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Skunked: My Diary of Us

Skunked

I had a whole other post planned for today.  It was a super yummy recipe that is perfect for your Memorial Day plans.  However, last night we had a lovely visitor and I thought you might enjoy hearing a little story about a dog named Amos and a skunk that went head to head in our very own backyard.  Don't worry I will get that recipe to you tomorrow, but last night couldn't have been made up.  Was there a cruel joke being played on me?  Was it a patience test for motherhood?  Perhaps testing my ability to stay awake throughout the night...yes that must be it. Whatever the reason was, it happened...we got skunked.

I say "we" because even though it was Amos who was the targeted victim of Mr. Skunk, we all lost the battle here. 

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PostedMay 19, 2015
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesLife
Tagsskunk spray, skunks, dogs, dog getting sprayed, house hold cleaning, dog lovers
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Peanut Butter, Honey, and Banana Dog Treats

I've been trying to explain to Amos and Rutledge that this week is not about them but that it's about all doggies and helping the ones that don't have homes.  But they are kind of selfish and have had trouble understanding why, if it is doggie week, they have not really gotten anything out of the deal.  So after much debate, I caved and made them some peanut butter, honey, and banana dog treats so that they felt special too...apparently they aren't spoiled enough...

They lead very hard lives of napping, eating, going on long walks, getting their bellies scratched and then napping again in fluffy beds so I could see where they needed a little treat...can't you?

Nevertheless, I made them treats...as I usually cave to their demands (I am not the disciplinary in the family) and figured that you might want this doggie treat recipe to bake for your furry kids who think they need a little something extra over the weekend.

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PostedJuly 25, 2014
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDogs
Tagsdog treats, homemade dog treats, peanut butter, banana, honey, whole wheat, puppy week, dog lovers, pup treats
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Portraits of Doggies Adopted and Available

Portraits of Doggies Adopted and Available

Walk For a Dog and Friends of the Animals

By now you know that this week is doggie week here on My Diary of Us and I just had to spotlight my new favorite app and how it and you can help local animal shelters just by walking your dog!  My old man of a dog, Rutledge is from a shelter and so this topic is near and dear to me!  It's so easy, and honestly a genius way for all of us to be a part of helping shelters and the dogs who end up there on a daily basis!  Along with sharing the app, I'm going to give you a behind the scenes look at the adoption organization that I linked my app to, Friends of the Animals!

First let's talk about the Walk For a Dog program.  It's a program that encourages us to get out and walk, bike, or run with our pups ( just more encouragement to be active and keep our pets active)!  You can pick which shelter you would like to donate to by simply selecting it when you set up your app, which is actually called the WoofTrax App.  All you have to do is bring your phone with you and turn on the app every time that you walk, bike, or run and just like that you are helping a shelter!  How amazing is that? 

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PostedJuly 23, 2014
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDogs
Tagsanimal shelters, walk for a dog, walk for a dog app, wooftrax, friends of the animals, dog lovers, helping animals, volunteer
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Meet the Artist: Becky Guarisco (giveaway closed)

Meet the talented Becky Guarisco!  She's an artist and a graphic designer with a heart for all animals!  She is not only amazing what she does, but she is also one of the most lovely people I have ever been around!  Becky specializes in painting watercolor portraits of dogs, but has recently added cats (and soon horses) to her list of paintings.

She has a background in graphic design and is an assistant art director for a company here in Louisiana, but has always found time to do her own art work in her free time.  Painting and drawing have always been a part of her life and she has never imagined a life without it!

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PostedJuly 21, 2014
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesInterviews
Tagswatercolor art, dog portraits, painting, artist, interview, giveaway, dog lovers, watercolors, dog art, animal art, Becky Guarisco
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3. The Best Burgers
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