The Amazing North Shore Animal League Tour for Life

     On March 26, 2015, the North Shore Animal League Tour for Life pulled into our town.  They stopped by the Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana (HSNWLA) to pick up some dogs and drove them in their awesome mobile adoption center to our local Petco parking lot.  The HSNWLA was the partner shelter.  Many of our other local rescues and eager residents looking to adopt a new best friend were there.  It was a terrific day to adopt a pet in Shreveport!

Watching the World

Bentley loves watching the world from our front window.

Spring ~ #52Snapshots of Life

Smart Pet Love Safe & Sound 4-in-1 Harness

  Have you heard of SmartPetLove?  It is the new name of the Snuggle Pet Products line of fantastic products with heart.  They make products that use the natural calming effects of a beating heart to help soothe your dog or cat.  The best thing about the heartbeat technology is that it works!

   You are probably asking yourself, “how does this work?”  Dogs are pack animals and love to be with another beating heart.  Just as the sound of someone’s heartbeat calms and helps a human relax, the same is true for dogs.  SmartPetLove has been making the world famous Snuggle Puppies since 1997.  Now, they’ve put the same heart in a wonderful harness.

North Shore Animal League America's Tour for Life 2015

   The North Shore Animal League America's Tour for Life 2015 is rolling in to Shreveport, LA. They’ve selected the Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana as their partner shelter!  

   This is the 15^th year the Animal League has hit the road with four enormous tour buses traveling at the same time across the United States.  They will stop in 40 cities across 25 states.  Being selected as one of their tour stops is a big deal!  Congratulations HSNWLA and thanks to the Tour of Life®. *To learn more about the work of the Animal League, click here.

Paused Paws

We are joining Black and White Sunday’s Blog Hop hosted by our friends Sugar the Golden Retriever and Dachshund Nola.

Glacier Green #52Snapshots of Life

   52 Snapshots of Life

~ A Yearlong Photo Challenge ~

This week's word prompt is 

Green

These are Spruce trees overlooking the Mendenhall Glacier

in Juneau, Alaska.  It is truly one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.

Modern Dog Magazine Inspiration

   I am a certified ‘Quote-aholic.’  I fell in love with quotations as a sixth grader when my teacher, Mrs. Williams had us memorize a different quote each week.  The words intrigued me and I began absorbing them.  The love for quotes has never left me.  When the category on Jeopardy has anything to do with quotations, this girl is on fire!  Quotes Rock!

   You can imagine my excitement when one of my blogging friends, Chelsea Price from Second Chances sent me a 'tweet' to say that she had seen MY QUOTE in the spring edition of Modern Dog Magazine!  I went to my local bookstore and found the newest edition and there on the cover is a box that says “Get Inspired” page 91.  I eagerly turned to the page and LOOK!  It is a quote from my second book TheReturns 2 ~ Showstoppers.  I am extremely honored and since my birthday is the first day of spring, it is the best present that I could receive!

Crate Training is Great Training #CrateHappyPets

   This post is sponsored by PetSmart, and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Containment Products and Education for your pet, but mkclinton.com/Barking from the Bayou only share information we feel is relevant to our readers. PetSmart is not responsible for the content of this article.

Bentley opens his kennel and gets inside.

 “To crate or not to crate.”  It’s a question many new pet parents ask themselves.  That’s because many loving people believe it is a form of punishment to crate their dog.  Rest assured, just the opposite is actually true.  There are many times in your pet’s life when the benefits of crate training will come in very handy.  PetSmart® stores are having a huge sale on their crates, kennels, and carriers this month.  Their knowledgeable sales staff can help you select the ideal kennel or cart to fit your pet’s needs.  That makes now the perfect time to begin your pet’s crate training.

Travel ~ #52Snapshots of Life

This week's 

52 Snapshots of Life

word prompt is:

TRAVEL

Where in the world would you go?

I Knee'd You

“I knee’d you, Mom.”

A Dirty Joke? #52Snapshots of Life

We have accepted The Lazy Pit Bull's 

#52 Snapshots of Life Photo Challenge.  

Each week a new word prompt is given.  

This week's word is

~ Mischief ~

Humans Can Learn A Lot From Dogs

Pierre: White West Highland Terrier