Items Designed Especially for Actress Alison Sweeney

We are so excited that through The Artisan Group we were able to design an item especially for Days of Our Lives actress Alison Sweeney.  http://www.alisonsweeney.com/ We just finished it and shipped it out today.  We designed a "Tutti Frutti" Necklace and matching Ring with multi-colored Swarovski crystals.  We hope she likes it! 

Pilots N Paws by Labavenger

 

Pilots N Paws: A Pawstastic Dog rescue

Have you ever wanted to adopt/foster or rescue a dog that is located in a state far away from you? Are you a rescue trying to send a dog to a pet loving familiy? Well, Pilots N Paws has the answer. Forget about car transport, Pilots N Paws takes dogs by plane to their new homes free of charge.

If you work/volunteer at a rescue please take a look at these guidelines  

For detailed info on how to request transport for a dog visit this section on the Pilots N Paws site.

Want to contact them before requesting transport? Then please go to the about tab of their page.

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Dog TV by Labavenger

Dog TV: Seriously? Is this a substitute for the human - dog bond? 

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A channel for dogs that shows 3 to 6 minute expert approved programs? Grassy fields, beautiful sceneries, humans petting dogs, and bouncing balls are just a few of the images your beloved pet will be exposed to. But is this right for your dog? Is it a replacement for the human-dog interaction and loving bond ? The answer is never, but don´t take my word for it. 

Here is what a true expert has to say about this dog channel: ¨“I think a lot of this is to make us feel better as opposed to making the pet happier,” said Dr. Ann E. Hohenhaus, a staff veterinarian for the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan. “Your pet needs adequate exercise and an interesting environment.You cannot just put on the TV and hope your dog is going to get better.”

Still, if the dog is paying attention to the screen, odds are it likes what it sees. “If the dog wasn’t enjoying it, he would find something else to do, like nibble on the end of a sofa,” Dr. Hohenhaus said. In that way, dog-oriented shows “could be a component” in a program designed to alleviate separation anxiety.

Well I think this is cristal clear, a dog channel is NOT and will  NEVER be a replacement for the human - dog play time and loving moments. Please do some research and ask a vet you trust before deciding wether your pet should be watching this or not !

Source: http://dogtv.com

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