Last Christmas Eve we noticed a stray dog running around our neighborhood. Scared and homeless, this poor dog had been unbelievably dropped off in our neighborhood just before Christmas.

We felt so bad for her, but she wouldn’t less us near her. So we, and a few other neighbors, put food and water out for her each day. I started calling her Missy.

When she started chewing up newspapers left in driveways, we gave her a chew toy, which she started carrying around.

Finally, near the end of January she let me walk up to her and pet her. She even let us bring her inside our home. We contacted a dog rescue about 1 hour from our home who agreed to take her and find her a home.

Missy was fortunate. She found a great home in less than 2 weeks. A woman came to the rescue one day and Missy crawled up into her lap and went to sleep. The woman fell in love with Missy and took her home after passing the application process.

Now Missy lives in a loving home, and even gets to go to her owner’s work.

So if you ever see a stray, remember Missy and how she got adopted, and try to do the same. Even if you take it to the local shelter, at least it will have a chance to get into a good home.

Here are some blog posts about dog safety. There are always dangers in the house for your pets, but at Christmas there are some that might surprise you.

Ideal choice for your dog toys are the rubber toys.

When choosing the dog toys your main concern should be safety. So always read the label of the toys very carefully to know which material is used? The inner parts of the toys should not have toxic material as this is not good for the …

Holiday Pet Safety Tips from VPI Pet Insurance | Otay Pet Vets

Pretty as they are, ivy, holly, mistletoe, poinsetta, lilies and Christmas greens can all be toxic to animals when ingested. Keep a watchful eye on your pets. Everyone loves a party, but sometimes the hustle and bustle of holiday guests …

Aspen the Yorkie » Pet Safety During the Holidays

I’m not sure I want my owners to know all of this pet safety information, especially the part about food, but since I’m happy to eat just about anything, maybe it’s a good idea. During the holidays, there are things around the house, …

How to Pet Proof the Christmas Tree: Hints to Prevent the Dog or …

Follow these tips to prevent the dog or cat from climbing the Christmas tree, knocking over the Christmas tree and also prevent pets from breaking holiday ornaments.

Perhaps you have a new pet, or you’re looking for quality pet supplies for your furry friends. Choosing gifts for pets can be challenging and confusing, regardless of what type of pet you have.

Supplies for pets can range from food to grooming items, from medications to litter of varying types. While you can certainly visit your local pet store and seek help and advice from the staff, many people prefer to get their pet supplies online, saving time and trouble.

How can you choose the right supplies for your pets? First, know your pet. If you are purchasing foods, do be certain to make any food changes slowly.

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A dog is a great pet for a child. Our dogs have helped to teach our children responsibility, how to be gentle, and to think of others. But unless you want to be the one feeding the dog and picking up after it, don’t get a dog before your child is ready for the job.

Also, don’t get a dog unless you are willing to have it in the house. It is so sad to see a dog sitting alone in a backyard, or worse yet, chained to a tree and sitting alone in a yard.

Dogs are social creatures, and they want to be with their family.

My brother and I enjoy having a dog or two in our rooms at night, and my mom feels better knowing that if anyone tries to break in the dogs will make a lot of noise.

Once you get the dog, you might need to help your child remember to feed the dog. If it is a puppy, you will need to help your child remember to let the puppy outside after eating so no accidents occur in the house.

It might take awhile for your child to remember to pick up after the dog. My brother started that job when he was about 8 and fed them until I took over that job when I was 9. I trained them to sit while I set the food bowls on the ground for them.

I’ve always had at least one dog. Right now we have 4. It is a big responsibility, and it requires time every day to feed them, brush them, and make sure they have water, and it’s sad when one of our dogs dies, but I would never want to live without them.