Fill In Friday and Smelling Roses

   We are happy to join Friendly Fill-Ins hosted by our pals 15 & Meowing and McGuffy’s Reader.

• I am far too organized! I alphabetize EVERYTHING and can’t stand when things are out of place.

• To save money, I use coupons both paper and digital.

• Kindness matters.

• My family makes me think that I am the luckiest woman on earth.

A Letter for Remember Me Thursday

Hello,

   It’s me, Stray Dog #1547 over here in the corner kennel. I know that I’m not the cutest dog around but really wish that you’d stop by my cage. It is sad to watch the younger dogs get most of the attention. We all deserve a chance at happiness. Oh sure, I was happy once upon a time but that was long ago. What’s my story, you ask? Sigh, mine is not an unusual tale but it goes like this…

The Dangers Lurking In Leaves

   It’s that time of the year when the air is crisp and the leaves crunch under out feet. There is something about a fresh pile of leaves that is irresistible to children and dogs. Pierre loves chasing the leaves as they float to the ground. We don’t usually rake our leaves but rather chop them up with the lawn mower. After reading PetPlan's graphic about the dangers that could be lurking in leaf piles, I am glad.

Le Dogue Bites are Très Bien

Bentley: “Bonjour, Pierre. Would you care to partake in some of my Dr.Harvey’s le dogue bites®?  I must say they are très bien.”
Pierre: “What the heck is wrong with you, Bentley? You are talking funny. The only thing I understood was Dr. Harvey’s so whatever it is, I want some.”

BFTB NETWoof News September 25, 2017

Bentley Basset Hound: “Hello and welcome to BFTB NETWoof News for September 25, 2017. We have fetched some great reports for you today so let me throw it over to my co-anchor Pierre for the top story.”

Earthquake photo credit: U.S. Geological Survey

It's Fall Y'all and Friendly Fill Ins

    Happy Fall Y’all

Did Someone Say Bacon?

Barking from the bayou, LLC received Fruitables Whole Jerky treats from Chewy.com in exchange for an honest review. Neither company is responsible for the contents of this article.

Bentley Basset Hound: “We have come to expect awesome deliveries from our friends at Chewy.com but nothing could prepare us for this week’s delivery.”

Pierre Westie: “I can sum it all up with one word…BACON!”

It's Almost Time for Remember Me Thursday

                                                         

   Next Thursday, September 28, 2017 we will participate in the fifth annual Remember Me Thursday®. It is a day set aside to remember the pets that don’t make it out of the shelters and rescues across the world. Each year over 2.7 million shelter pets will lose their lives without finding a forever home. That is simply heartbreaking. 

How To Keep Your Dog Healthy

   One of the most helpless feelings for a pet parent is when our pups aren’t feeling good. They can’t tell us where they hurt and we are left to guess or take a trip to the veterinarian. The question is, “What can we do to help protect our best friends from illness?”

How To Keep Your Dog Healthy

• Feed high quality food

We feed the Bayou Boys Dr. Harvey’s Paradigm. It is a “green food” pre-mix that is specially-blended as the perfect base for a low carb diet. Holistic vets believe this can help prevent, manage and overcome serious problem like obesity, immune issues, diabetes and even cancer! 

BFTB NETWoof News September 18, 2017

Bentley Basset Hound: “Welcome to BFTB NETWoof News for the week of September 18, 2017. We have some fun reports for to put a smile on your face today. Let’s get to our top story with my co-anchor, Pierre.”

Thank Blog It's Friday

   We are joining Da DB Boyz for Flower Friday and this week we are sharing one of our favorite flowers.

One Houndations Nation

Barking from the Bayou, LLC received Houndations dog treats in exchange for an honest review. We only share products/services that we love and believe in. Loving Pets is not responsible for the contents of this article. *Amazon affiliate links included.

   We have something new on our leash when we go on our walks and it is making life easier for me. It is Houndations™ treats from our friends at Loving Pets®. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because we recently reviewed their beautiful dog dishes. The boys really enjoy eating out of them. Now we can add their yummy treats to our list of favorites.  

Fortune Cookie Day

It is Fortune Cookie Day so...

We wish you all good fortune!

A Whale of a Fishing Tale

   We had a laid-back time this summer and our big vacation was moving our son and his family from Washington to Texas. We had a great time driving from the top of the country to the bottom! Bentley and Pierre were not able to join us on that trip so they stayed at the Bed & Biscuit. 

   When they heard today was the day that all their friends in Blogville were sharing vacation stories, they did not want to be left out. Here is their fish story and like all fishermen’s tales, this one is a whopper!”

Memories Old & New

   Skipper took this photo from the top of the World Trade Center when we visited in July 1999. Its shadows stretched all the way into Brooklyn.

Fun Flowers and Fill-Ins

We are joining Da DB Boyz for Flower Friday. Don’t forget to stop and smell the flowers. 

I love this photo of Bentley. He is such a sweetie.

Is That Pumpkin Spice On Your Breath?

   September means the leaves are about to change, football is kicking off and everything turns to pumpkin spice! It is a wonderful time of the year. 

I Am Feeling Awesome!

    One of the coolest things about writing my book series, The Returns, is how popular some of the quotes have become with pet lovers. It is a great feeling to know that my words have struck a chord. 
   I was recently contacted by Penguin Random House Australia concerning my most popular quote:

“The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog.”

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The Bayou Boys Found Wild Boar & Kale Treats

Pierre Westie: We had two deliveries from our pal Chewy in August. Our first was my super cool Flexi Leash that we reviewed a few days ago. I love it but Bentley insisted on getting something to snack on too.”

We received a bag of Canidae treats in exchange for an honest review as a Chewy.com influencer.

Bentley Basset Hound: “That’s because Chewy.com has all of the best treats at the best prices! We chose Canidae® Bakery Snacks in their Wild Board & Kale formula. It is a great way to snack and stay healthy with their Life Stages Natural & Holistic treats.”

Pierre: “Let me tell you these babies don’t just taste fabulous, they help clean our teeth with their crunchy texture. Each treat has a convenient “snap” feature so Mom can make them last twice as long.”

Bentley: “I prefer the entire treat but I understand that Mom likes to be savey savey. It’s strange that she doesn’t half her treats but I digress. Our Canidae Bakery Snacks include only seven ingredients. That makes our tails wag with delight. They use brown rice, steel cut oats, wild boar, kale, oat fiber, chicken fat and natural flavor to create a drool-worthy taste.”

Pierre: “It’s obvious the Canidae family wants us to live long healthy lives! They bake nutritious treats to nourish our bodies without adding any junk that we don’t need! Plus, they are made right here in the good ol’ U.S.A. Each bag has at least 40 treats and when you break them in half…it’s 80 times the fun!”

Bentley: “You don’t have to take our word for how yummy these treats are. Order a bag for yourself from Chewy.com. I’m sure your humans won’t mind since everyone LOVES Chewy!

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BFTB NETWoof News September 4, 2017

Bentley Basset Hound: “Hello and welcome to the first BFTB NETWoof News for September! We hope that you are enjoying your Labor Day holiday. Of course, we are working like dogs to fetch the best stories from around the world to bring some fun to your day. What is our top story, Pierre?”

Australian Opossum photo credit: Creative Commons

After the Hurricane #PetTips

    Hurricane Harvey has left Texas but what remains is a catastrophic mess. There are many dangers lurking in and under the standing flood water. I wanted to share some tips to keep your pets safe to those trying to restore some semblance of normalcy.

   These ideas are good to keep in mind in the event of any water disaster.

Standing Water

• High waters pose a danger to all animals. It is important to make sure your pet is safe. Never leave a pet tied up or in a cage where they can’t get to higher ground.

• Floodwaters may contain toxic chemicals and bacterial disease like Leptospirosis.