 | | Rusty, my happiness muse |
Happiness is....
A warm puppy - very true. But does your happiness depend on whether or not your team wins or you get that special valentine?
Happiness is a personal choice & creation. You can't chase it, buy it or otherwise find it outside of yourself. It comes from within, & it takes practice. How do you start? Watch your pets. Daily, they are fully present; grateful for the little things in life; and unconditionally kind, loving & accepting. If you follow my blog, you know I chose joy in the face of great adversity, with Rusty as my guide. Here's how we find our bliss:
"Our Comfy R-word Cure" - So how are those ridiculous resolutions (aka little lies you tell yourself each year) going? Ditch 'em & let your freak flag fly!
"Poodle, out!" - This year I resolved to simply be me. As it turns out, being true to my quirky self quite possibly saved Rusty's life. Embrace who you are & who your pet is. Listen, trust & breathe... it will be ok.
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 Got game?
If you're watching the game today, keep your guests & pets happy with these tips:
- Keep human snacks out of Pup's reach.
If guests insist on feeding Pup against your wishes, give them a pre-measured portion of his daily kibble to treat good, calm behavior if he approaches them. - Sports fans get rowdy. Give Kitty a quiet place of her own, away from the game. Allow Pup the option of retreating, as well. Insist that your guests respect your pet's personal space & desire to be away from the excitement.
- If the game's on @ your house, with guests coming & going, prevent your pet's escape. Baby gates, exercise pens & closed interior doors work wonders. Do not put your pet outside; it's winter, folks.
- If you have a fearful pet who can't relax, even in their own space, ask a non-sports fan friend if they'll take your pet into their home today.
- If your team loses & you're emotional, go for a walk. Take your guests with you. Don't subject your pets to negativity. It's frightening & confusing for them to see your personality change that way. And, it fills your home with tension.
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A blissfully short list of recalls & warnings:
- Salmonella in PMI's Red Flannel dry cat food
- We all know food coloring is marketing, not nutrition. Don't buy colored kibble or biscuits for your pets, and don't drink brown soda!
- This is NOT ok! Do NOT buy Waggin' Train & Milo's Kitchen jerky treats just because they're back on store shelves. For that matter, don't buy ANY jerky treats until their toxicity is explained & remedied with honesty & certainty.
Want to know about recalls & other foodie news the moment it breaks? Join me on Facebook!
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 Soul's Desire
We've discovered a few oddly loveable things that we just had to share with you:
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 Rusty's Place
I love helping my mom be happy. It's the best & easiest job in the world because joy is everywhere. Just look & you'll find it!
"Snow day!
This looks like big fido fun. I wanna go there!
"Happy!"
Mom & I are diggin this howl-worthy tune, dawgs.
See? I see y'all waggin' your tails. Woof, yeah! ~Rusty~
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 Together, we can make a difference!
We're writing for a cause. If you find joy in our newsletter, FB page or blog, let us know. Support us & donate! We'll donate 10% to a worthy cause & bark all about it. We'll keep writing to spread kindness to pets & their peeps. Why? It makes us happy!
Care to join us?~Ruth & Rusty~ |
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We just counted 700 fans in our little page pack! Woohoo, woofs & wags to you!!
We're always learning & laughing on our little page. It's all in good furry- fun!
Why not stop by for a bit? We'd love to see you there!
xo ~Ruth & Rusty~
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 Just for Fun
Sit back & soak up some doggy snow joy!
Watch!
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