5 Best Pet Reunion Videos Guaranteed to Melt Your Heart

Article found on dogandcatexperts.com

With so many stories of animal abuse and cruelty in the news these days, it’s always heartwarming to see people who truly love their pets. These five videos exemplify the bond between pet and owner, one that endures even through the most difficult of circumstances.

5. Dog rescued from Japan tsunami sees owner again
After seeing the amazing rescue of her dog from a floating rooftop on television, one woman couldn’t wait to get back to the shelter to meet her lucky pup.



4. 11-year-old cat reunited with 10-year-old boy
With their cat Clyde being missing for 12 days, this family thought Clyde was a goner. But a response to a Lost & Found ad changed everything…



3. Otis and owners both survive devastating car accident, but Otis goes missing for 7 days
After a brutal car crash, the hospital-bound owners of Otis the Boston Terrier wondered what had become of their 3-year-old Boston terrier who was lost in a coyote-dense area.



2. Christian the Lion remembers his ‘dads’ even after living in the wild
OK, so a lion isn’t exactly a pet. But in 1969, it was legal to buy a lion cub. As the cub grew, his two owners realized he needed to be returned to the wild. But even a year after his release, the lion still remembers can’t wait to ‘hug’ the men who raised him.



1. Gracie the pound dog reunited with returning solider
With over 3.5 million views, this amazing video is the whole world’s favorite reunion story. Gracie can’t believe her eyes as she sees her solider owner return from war, and you won’t either.

 Click to view the original article here. 

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 Hi! I'm Julie Anna, a 26 year old art kid from Detroit, who currently lives in Orange County, CA. I'm a greeting card designer, photo editor, vintage turquoise obsessor, and the owner of Julie Ann Art!

 

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 In my shop you will find original art in mixed media collages, clay sculpture, paper mache, assemblage, and paintings of a whimsical nature. My shop constantly changes so you never know what you will find. So, take a moment and enjoy browsing around. 

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Silly Koda

Koda's checking his facebook again. Make sure your a fan of Luckypups by clicking HERE! 

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Sponsorship includes:

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Koda's Photo Contest

There is only FOUR DAYS LEFT to vote for Koda in the PetSimply Cutest Pet Contest! Can you believe it, I have been voting almost every day since March 10th. Wow! That's a lot of votes but we could still use your help. Koda has moved down on the top dog list. With only a few days left we need all of the votes we can get before the contest ends!

To Vote:

Follow this link - http://bit.ly/votekoda
Click Vote. 
Log in to your Facebook account.
Allow the Contest App.
Share with friends.

Don't forget you can vote once per day until April 22.


It's that easy! The top 3 dogs receive donation money to support the animal charity of their choice! Top 5 win prizes. Hopefully we can make it to top 3!

Thanks for your help!

1,000 Fan Treat Jar Giveaway

LuckyPups Facebook Fan Page just hit the 1,000 mark and we're celebrating by giving away one of our best selling personalized treat jars! 

The Giveaway:
One lucky winner will receive 8.5 inch stainless steel treat jar personalized with your dog's name. Find out more details on the jar here.  The drawing will take place April 25, 2011.

To Enter:
Leave comment below with your email address or some way for us to contact you along with your entry. US residents only. If you are not from the US and would like to enter, feel free to do so. Just know that your will have to pay an additional shipping fee if you win.  Winner will be picked by random.org.

Mandatory Entry:
Become a Fan of LuckyPups on Facebook - Make sure and leave a comment below to let us know your a fan!

Extra Entries:
Leave a separate comment below for each addition entry.

• Follow LuckyPups on Twitter
• Tweet the following "Win a Personalized Treat Jar on @luckypups_shop blog! Enter here: http://bit.ly/lptreat"
• Visit LuckyPups Shop and tell us your favorite item. 
• Post on Facebook about this giveaway. Make sure and link to our fan page by using the "@" feature.  

 Good Luck!

PetSimply's Cutest Pet Photo Contest

Koda is entered in PetSimply's Cutest Pet Photo Contest! Of course, I think he is the cutest! I hope you do too! To vote for him, all you have to do is have a Facebook account and follow this link - http://bit.ly/gjKFrK

Koda is in 4th place right now, hopefully he will stay there or with your help move up!  The top 5 photos get prizes and the top 3 photos get donation money for their favorite animal charity!

While your there, enter your pets photo! The contest isn't over until April 22nd.  Tell your friends!

Here's the photo I entered:

 

Spring is Here! Time for new items!

Here at LuckyPups we have a few new items out just in time for spring!

First off is our new stainless steel double diners.  These diners are prefect for your dog's food and water or even for two dogs to share. There are 4 designs and 15 fonts to choose from. Two of the designs are made for 2 doggie names and as with any of our products, you can always request a custom design.

 

Another new product is our personalized doggie toy buckets.  They are perfect for storing all of your puppy's toys, brushes, leashes, ect. They can also be used as a puppy Easter basket. You have the choice of a hot pink or blue pail. 

My Pom Koda posing by his personalized pail in his Easter Picture.

We have always had personalized glass bowls, but we now have two new designs. The name of you dog will reach from the top to the bottom of the bowl. In the first design the bowl is completely etched except for the name. The second design is the opposite. The name is etched and the bowl is left clear.   These bowls are cute to use as a set or alone.

Last but not least is our traditional stainless steel bowl with new shape. It is designed for just long-eared breeds. The bowl is narrower at the top so ears won’t get in food or water. No more wet ears!

LuckyPups St. Patrick's Day Sale

It’s your lucky day!  LuckyPups is having a St. Patrick’s day sale! You will receive 25% off ANY purchase in LuckyPups Shop starting now through St. Patty's Day. Just use code CLOVER when you checkout. 

So do a jig and start shopping.

5 Foods You May Enjoy, But Are Toxic To Dogs

I found this helpful article on the blog PetFoodTalk.com 

It's no secret - most dogs love food. Some breeds, such as Labrador Retrievers, are especially fond of any tasty treats given to them by their owners. However, not all foods that are appropriate for humans are also appropriate for dogs. In fact, some of the foods that you eat on a regular basis may actually cause serious health conditions if they are fed to your dog. Here are a few foods that you may love, but are actually toxic to your dog's health.

Salt

Salt is a very popular flavor additive in human food. Many people who make homemade dog food recipes think that they should add salt in order to make the formula appetizing to their dog. Also, some commercial dog food companies add salt to their low-quality formulas. However, an excess of salt can be damaging to your dog's health. If your dog eats too much salt it may cause health problems, as well as an imbalance of electrolytes.

Raisins/Grapes

Raisins, grapes and currants all contain an unknown toxin which is reported to potentially cause damage to your dog's kidneys. Kidney problems in dogs can be serious, and may require intensive veterinary care. Feeding your dog grape seed extract has not been shown to induce the same problems as raisins, grapes or currants.

Garlic/Onions

Onions and garlic are toxic in any form, be it cooked, raw or as a powder. The disulfides and sulfoxides in these ingredients can cause anemia by damaging your dog's red blood cells. Onions have a higher rate of toxicity in dogs than garlic. Never feed your dog a food formula that contains onions, garlic or any form of these two ingredients.

Chocolate

Most of us love to eat chocolate! However, it's also fairly common knowledge that chocolate can be very toxic to dogs. Chocolate contains caffeine, theophylline or theobromine. These toxins can cause a disruption of a dog's nervous system, and be toxic to a dog's heart. A dog that eats chocolate may also experience a rapid heart rate, diarrhea, vomiting and other symptoms. Avoid feeding chocolate to your dog at all costs!

Fatty Meat

Feeding your dog fatty meat table scraps may seem like a good way to dispose of waste. However, just one high-fat meal can cause your dog to develop a potentially serious health problem called pancreatitis. Dogs with pancreatitis may require veterinary care for the rest of their lives.

Find the original article here.

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