Walk 'n Wag: Human Society

I'm taking a chance! After my last new experience, I wasn't really up for trying new things with Luna. I don't want to have to tell people to control their dog, and I really don't like having to leave early after paying a full day of parking. But I have decided to take a chance! To get out there again! (Wow, I sound like a hermit). 

I have stumbled upon "Wag 'n Walk" that the Humane Society of Silicon Valley puts on. It is a 5K run/walk with activities for dogs (and people) to enjoy afterwards. It looks super fun! People dress up along with their dogs, and it's all for a good cause! Why wouldn't I want to do this? (Oh, maybe because there might be another ignorant dog owner there). But you know what? I'm not going into hiding because people can't control their dogs. I was in the right, and she was in the wrong. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, feel free to read the post that I'm referring to here.

I've already acknowledged that I'm a crazy dog lady, and this event is practically SCREAMING my and Luna's name! So I have signed up and created a team. If you would like to donate or join my team, click here.

I am excited for this event and its great cause. I always tell Drew that one day, we will buy a house with a HUGE backyard (acres and acres) with a barn. And we will adopt and foster all the animals that our house and land can fit! I know I can't save them all, but I can at least dream, right? And I can definitely help by volunteering and donating and more!

Now! Time to think of a great costume for the 2 of us :) Any ideas?

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Healthy Dog Treats: Good and Bad Foods

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Be smart about what you are feeding your dog. I don't know about your dog, but Luna gets a lot of table scraps. And this list can be very helpful to know what is and isn't good to feed your dog.

Here's a list of more foods that are good and bad:

DO feed your dog:

• Peanut Butter (DUH)
• Cooked Chicken
• Cheese (except I know Luna can only have a little because it makes her really gassy)
• Baby Carrots
• Yogurt (with NO artificial sweetners, so like plain yogurt)
• Salmon
• Pumpkin
• Eggs (scrambled or hard boiled)
• Green Beans (Luna LOVES these)
• Apple slices (no pit or seeds for dogs)
• Oatmeal
• Flaxseed
• Sweet Potatoes
• Brewer's Yeast
• Rice (white rice is good for when they have diarrhea, brown rice on the other hand softens their poop)
• Squash
• Popcorn
• Lean Meat
• Liver
• Pineapple
• Cottage Cheese
• Parsley
• Peas

DO NOT feed your dog:

• Avocado
• Bread Dough
• Chocolate (DUH)
• Grapes
• Raisins
• Hops
• Macadamia Nuts
• Moldy Food (how about just don't feed your dog things you wouldn't eat yourself)
• Onions
• Garlic
• Xylitol
• Caffeine 
• Any Fruits with Pits 
• Gum
• Milk/Dairy (can cause diarrhea)

Of course you should always talk to your Vet, to make sure these are okay. And when you do give your dog these food items, make sure you pay attention to their behaviors and bodily functions. I know for a fact that Luna does not do well with cottage cheese or other dairy products, and also pumpkin has a bad reaction to her system. Just take notes and be aware of what your dog is eating.

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