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normanddupre has added
brianmari to their friends list. - December 23rd, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
First Dog Bo Barks at Santa
I thought this video of Bo, the First Lady, and her daughters visiting at the Childrens National Medical Center was cute. I love the way Michelle Obama keeps feeding Bo, (it drives my friends nuts whe…
- December 14th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new blog review on: The Dog Blog of Goodness and Mercy
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The Dog Blog of Goodness and Mercy
Welcome to the Dog Blog on Practical Pet Care by Goodness and Mercy. Goodness and I will be glad to share with you pet topics from pet adoption to pet allergies. We offer practical pet care information for dog owners who are looking for online dog tr -
normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Peta Uses Sacrilege to Gain Donations for their Own Coffers
Julie Ann Hough, of Dancing With The Stars fame and a rising star in country music lives in my neighborhood. I haven't met her yet, but I have seen her out and about, so perhaps that is why this seaso…
- December 7th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Another Inspiring Dog Hero
The Chin folks sent me this video of a service dog in training...it is so inspiring to see what dogs can do for humans. Check it out....( I must buy some waterproof mascara)
- December 3rd, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
A Puppys\' Own Angel
A few weeks ago, I ran into a woman coming out of the vets' office with a tiny pup wrapped in blanket, only his little black nose exposed. Few things bring us more smiles than a new puppy. I had to s…
- November 19th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Hot Topic, the ASPCA Failure of Oreo
Two weeks ago, I was mowing my little patch of yard when Marley, a Standard Poodle rescue I placed with my neighbor walked by with a woman I didn't know. Always happy to see Marley, a dog who had liv…
- November 8th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Finally ! Functional Fashion for the Big Dog
With dog show exhibitors, a common term tossed around is 'form follows function'....that term doesn't usually apply to dog products. A lovely or fun product often is shown to be impracticable when we…
- October 30th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Save Money on Rescue Remedy
Everyone knows that I am adamant that we all need Bachs' Rescue Remedy at close hand for our canine companions...well now you have no excuse not to buy some, click here for 2 dollar off coupons at Mam…
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Halloween Pupcakes and Pumpkin Biscuits!
Wearing his Halloween Pirate Hat Puff looks like he fears being attacked by the cup cake offered to him by one of the gals from My Best Furry Friend Bakery!!I suspect that his sad expression is becau…
- October 27th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
An Eco- Friendly Way to Do Pet Clean-Up
One thing I have learned in the dog world is that there is never just one answer to any problem, be it health,behavioral, grooming or housekeeping.Recently I had the opportunity to try several of Sea…
- October 26th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Realtors Rally to Help Abandoned Pets
For years I have cared for a cat whose owner passed away from cancer. The new home buyers threw him out on the street after she died...I know how traumatized he was to lose his loving owner and his ho…
- October 25th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
If You Want to be Green, Get Rid of Your Dog
Give up your dog or your Audi? Give up your dog AND your Audi?I read this article from CNET News and didn't know whether to laugh or cry...so I thought I would share it with you...http://news.cnet.co…
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
This is Why I Oppose Dog Limit Ordinances
Below is an ad that is running on Craigslist attempting to place two dogs that must be gotten rid of because of an ordinance limiting the number of dogs one can have.You may not be aware of this but t…
- October 20th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Response to Pet Insurance
Day before yesterday I did a post about end of life situation for our dogs and one thing I said was to save 20 dollars a month to pay for those end of life vet expenses. Here is part of a response I r…
- October 18th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Jimmy Kimmel puns Mike Vicks\' Endorsement
If I wasn't already a Jimmy Kimmel fan, I would be now after watching this recent monolog about Dog Abuser Michael Vick, the sound effects are priceless...
- October 17th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Your Dogs\' End of Life Situation
When I was a young girl, around 8 yrs. old,my beloved Collie mix, Sandy died. I can still hear my dad telling Dr. Randall, '' Do whatever it takes, don't let my little girls' dog die.''We had recently…
- October 3rd, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
How Reputable are Private Rescues?
These days it seems every city and small town has more than its' share of private rescues. The not for profit groups sprang up a couple of decades ago when local shelters began to be overwhelmed with…
- September 25th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Combat Doggy Odor and Repel Fleas at the Same Time
We had Afghan Hounds before topical flea medications were invented, and because one minute of furious scratching could ruin a years worth of show coat, I did some pretty weird things to keep the flea…
- September 23rd, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Need Funding For Your Rescue Group or Breed Club?
If you need funding for your rescue group or breed club, (and who doesn't?)Cell For Cash has an affiliate program where you are paid 20% of what they pay to recycle old cell phones. Some phones are b…
- September 19th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Problems with Flea Medications
Jazz and Puff have enjoyed a cooler than usual summer flea free, but many dogs and their owners have had a lot of problems.I have had many reports of Frontline not killing fleas within a week of appl…
- September 15th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
That Bump on Your Dogs' Foot Could Be Deadly
Last year I took Puff to the vet for a little bump between his toes. I didn't go to our regular vet who is a 45 minute drive away, I went to the 'fast food' like service at a vet clinic located in a…
- September 8th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Crate Decor
Back in June I wrote a post about crates and in it mentioned how easy it is to incorporate a crate into your decor. http://dogsdollarssense.blogspot.com/2009/06/choosing-crate-for-dogs-and-puppies-is…
- August 28th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
An Unlikely Place for Free Dog Products
A few years back I was 'between jobs' and took a commission job in a perfume and cosmetics store. My boss, Janel was stunningly beautiful and a part -time fashion model. Her personal clientele in th…
- August 25th, 2009
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normanddupre has added
snrpet to their friends list. - August 14th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new broadcast: Unsung heroes of dog rescue
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normanddupre has posted a new broadcast: Dog dies of heat stroke at grooming salon,how to make sure y
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normanddupre has posted a new broadcast: Is DNA testing of dogs truly accurate?
- August 13th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Dog Dies at Groomers of Heat Stroke
Fox News posted this story today about a young childs Poodle who was put in a drying cage and left to die of heat prostration. http://ow.ly/k0iF.I get so mad when I hear of such stories. The woman rep…
- August 11th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Should You Spend Money on a Dog DNA Test?
I have said in previous posts that it is important to know the genetic make-up of your mixed breed dog because it provides clues into your dogs behavior. For example, Labs, like all retrievers are mou…
- August 9th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
What Can Your Dog Reach From his Crate?
I saw this pic this a.m. on Twitpics and I was immediately drawn to the electrical cords...People please, when you crate a dog be sure that there is NO WAY that they can reach out and get an electric…
- August 2nd, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Unsung Dog Rescue Heros
Not having had the best weekend,( I put my Ipod in the washer and fell face first into poison ivy) this morning found me out very early enroute to the store. As I was driving, I noticed over on a gra…
- July 24th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Shedding is Chic...
When I was showing Afghan Hounds, we had friends from Florida that wanted all the hair we collected from grooming. They also collected hair from Samoyeds and other similiar coated breeds. They spun i…
- July 17th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
A Great Money Saving Coupon Source on Twitter
Bookmark this Twitter location and check it regularly for great money saving coupons.http://www.coupontweet.com/ I was impressed, I think you will be too.
- July 14th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Dog Grooming in China
I have always said you can tell how advanced a society is...or isn't, by the way they treat their dogs...read this article posted at the Daily Mail in London today. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/wo…
- July 8th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Flavored Freezer Pops for Pups
When we traveled extensively in summer to dog shows we often took this summer treat along to help cool off the dogs. Souxsie, pictured above, especially liked them. With the weather turning really ho…
- June 26th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new broadcast: Is your dogs'crate causing behavior problems?
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Choosing a Crate for Dogs and Puppies, Is Yours Too Small?
Someone just asked me which crate they should get for their new 6 week old pup. I can understand the confusion as there are as many different crates on the market as there are breeds of dogs.We have c…
- June 18th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
A Calling to Dog Loving Teachers and HSUS is at it Again
My neighbor Melanie is an Elementary School teacher and home for the summer. Like most teachers, Melanie is very glad to have the summer off and she looks forward to puttering in the garden,doing some…
- June 15th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Legislators Make Dining With Your Dog Legal
I must admit going to the grocery store is less mundane when one can occasionally stand in line behind celebrities like Michael Mcdonald,Miley Cyrus and Sheryl Crowe, (Lattes,DVD's and organic beer,in…
- June 9th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Grow Some Herbs For Your Dog
Let Thy Food Be Thy Medicine and Thy Medicine Be Thy Food...so said Hippocrates around 500 B.C.While I am normally leery of taking diet advice from anyone whose name begins with Hippo, this quote has…
- June 1st, 2009
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normanddupre has added
iTwirl to their friends list. - May 31st, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
When Microchips Don't Help Your Dog
I have such a weak spot for Poodles. Today I met a married couple with a beautiful apricot- colored toy wearing a full blown Continental show clip. I had to introduce myself so I could ooh and ahh ov…
- May 22nd, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Caution! Fun in the Plastic Puppy Pool
Puppies and grown dogs alike have a blast cooling off on a hot summer day in a plastic wading pool.My local Pet Superstore is currently selling them priced under ten dollars...that price even beats Wa…
- May 13th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
King of the Dogs
Puff the Frog Prince,er I mean Dog Prince invites you to watch this Iggy Pop video, if you have already seen it,we suggest you watch it again 'cause it will make you smile.We love all 3 versions.Enjo…
- May 8th, 2009
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normanddupre has added
hollyhanna to their friends list. - May 7th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
An End to Pet Keeping?
I am pretty fed up with CBS. They have of late been airing pieces with lead ins stating things like “get more bark for the buck without breaking the bank” (sound familiar?) and giving out tips to…
- April 30th, 2009
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normanddupre has posted a new broadcast: In the event of a Pandemic, is your dog cared for?
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normanddupre has posted a new entry on: Dogs Dollars & Sense
Is your Dog Cared For If You Become Sick?
If a serious illness befell you today, would your dog suffer for it,or are you prepared?Yesterday,at work, I spoke with a first year resident who, after a good 20 minutes of standing inches from my fa…
