Shutterfly Cards, Review & Giveaway - 3 Winners!

Last year I discovered how awesome Shutterfly was for holiday cards.You may know that Oskar has his own blog, and for Valentine's day I got him some great cards to send to his female admirers.We also ordered our holiday cards from Shutterfly last year and loved the way they turned out.  I have to mention how easy it was to order them & how quickly they got here.  They offer tons of different layout...

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Luna, A Dog's Life - Featured Blogger

Today we are pleased to introduce you to Luna, A Dog's Life:Luna is very excited to be a Featured Blogger on Pet Blogs United. When we had decided to bring a puppy into our lives I was already sold on starting a blog for him/her, this was before I even discovered the numerous other bloggers out there! I used to think I was the only one! :D Originally we were set on getting a boy but when we found little miss floppy ears Luna our hearts just melted...

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Welcoming Your New Cat Home

This article is brought to you by Wet Nose Guide, a nationwide dog care directory which lists dog stores and dog businesses for when you’re away from home. The first day you welcome a new cat into your home is an exciting and joyous occasion. This is your cat's first day in a brand new world, and for you it's a new addition to your family. It's reason to celebrate, but it's also not a day that should be taken lightly. Welcoming a new cat into your home requires a bit of preparation to make sure that things run smoothly and that your new feline...

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Hate The Deed - New Blogger Alert

Today we are pleased to introduce you to Trip & Kimberley of Hate the Deed: Serenity & TripMy name is Kimberley. I am a Senior at a great university in the midsouth, majoring in the Department of Communication studies. I plan on furthering my education, and attending Grad school, I am in the process of trying to apply (so wish me luck!). I live with my boyfriend and our 3.5 year old daughter, who is our entire world. We got Trip about 8...

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The Guinea Pigs Have Arrived

We  want Pet Blogs United to be a place for all pet lovers and bloggers to learn more about each other.  Since we don't have a lot of guinea pig exposure here on PBU, I asked Angela Mitchell from Guinea Pig Today to tell us more about these adorable fuzzies.The Care and Life of a Modern Guinea Pig Guinea pigs can be very rewarding animals to bring into your life, and with proper care and socialization, your guinea pig can live up to...

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MOO Business Card Review

When I was contacted by MOO business cards to do a review of their pet themed line, I was thrilled.  I had seem some of their cards before & the quality was really high.The animal & pet cards have really adorable themes to work with or you can design your cards yourself.I chose the Mucky Pups design & I was not disappointed.They come in a nice sturdy storage box that even has little tabs on the inside for separating your...

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Mariodacat - Weekly Featured Blogger

Today we feature a kitty that needs no introducion.  Ladies & gentlemen, Mariodacat from Mario's Meowsings!This is such an honor to participate in your blog. We always just assumed it was strictly for doggies until you said something. Thank you so much for opening it up to we kitties too. I'm very happy to be part of your great community. Mario actually adopted us 3 years ago. In fact, that is one of my favorite posts - see link at end of...

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Pet Insurance and Drinking Water

Pet insurance assists you financially if your pet becomes ill and requires veterinary treatment. You should take good care of your cat, however, by making sure he or she regularly drinks clean water to keep them in good health. Pet insurance can be an investment in your cat’s future health, as your insurance policy can provide financial security to cover the cost of veterinary care. Drinking water will flush the kidneys out and remove toxins from the blood; it also helps keep your cat hydrated and healthy overall. Cats can be very sensitive to...

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Donna Sword, Puppy Raiser – Canine Companions for Independence, Part 2

Inga at graduation.How many training dogs have you had before Yaxley, and will you continue on after Yaxley is returned? Yaxley is my third pup for CCI. Our first puppy was Inga IV, a lovely full Labrador retriever. She was a super intelligent and easily bored puppy. Inga could be a little stinker; if she wasn’t challenged with a job then she would simply find one on her own. With these leadership qualities (plus the happy fact that I must not have...

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Donna Sword, Puppy Raiser – Canine Companions for Independence, Part 1

 Micron at two years old.Hi Donna, thanks for taking the time to talk with us. Thanks for inviting me to share my thoughts with your readers! I love talking with folk about my volunteer work with Canine Companions for Independence. CCI is a non-profit organization that provides highly trained assistance dogs to individuals with disabilities (other than blindness) – free of charge. I am a volunteer puppy raiser for this amazing organization. When...

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Canine Companions For Independence - Lance's Story

Lance was in his early twenties when a diving accident left him paralyzed. He went from being an active and athletic Marine Corps Reservist to being trapped in bed. He remembers when a fly landed on his nose, and he couldn’t even move his arm to shoo it away. It was one of the lowest points of his life. He decided he had no choice but to stop feeling sorry for himself and do whatever he could to live life fully. A few years later, Lance took a major...

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Help is a Four-Legged Word at Canine Companions for Independence

 Opening DoorCanine Companions for Independence is a national nonprofit organization that provides assistance dogs for people with disabilities completely free of charge. Established in 1975, Canine Companions has five regional training centers across the country. Canine Companions is recognized worldwide for the excellence of its dogs, and the quality and longevity of the matches it makes between dogs and people. Whether you’re an animal lover...

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Nathan's Journey With IVDD

March 26, 2011 is a day I will never forget. That was the day Nathan, my 5-yr old dachshund, ruptured a disk in his back. IVDD would become a permanent word in my vocabulary.  I've documented Nathan's journey from injury to recovery in his blog, Nathan's Journey.In a nutshell, I learned a few valuable lessons:If you have a dachshund, research in your area who the IVDD experts are AHEAD of time.   After all this happened, we found...

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Barley & Ali Featured Blogger

Sean and I (Ali) live in Ottawa, Canada with our adopted dog, Barley. We write the blog to share our stories, tips and tricks in dog-ownership and to receive feedback and create a discussion with other dog owners. We found that owning a dog has led to pretty much every conversation relating back to our furry friend Barley, so we thought a blog might help get some of that off our chest so friends wouldn't be hearing about him all the time! We also...

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Foster Friday

Hopefully you remember my original post about sweet little Cobbie. Cobbie is now sporting a new name, Danica and is with the wonderful humans at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, in Asheville, NC. Danica, as you may recall, is FIV+. She has a wonderful new friend in Angelica, another FIV+ kitten. They have become the best of friends and we would all love nothing more than to find them a Forever Together home. FIV is not an automatic death sentence. Lots...

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