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Almost like Dorothy and Toto:

Wind-tossed chihuahua found safe; owners credit psychic

Candice Williams and Christine Ferretti / The Detroit News

Waterford Township — Two days after Tinker Bell, a six-pound chihuahua, blew away in high winds at the Dixieland Flea Market, her owners found her safe and sound about three-quarters of a mile away. The Rochester couple credits a pet psychic for the discovery.

“We were shocked when we found her,” said Dorothy Utley, 72, Tinker Bell’s mother. “You don’t know how happy we were. We love her so much.”

More than 50 volunteers helped Utley and her husband, Lavern, search for their dog, who blew away in 70 mph per hour winds Saturday. After speaking with a pet psychic from Holly, Utley said she and her husband headed to a wooded field on the opposite side of Dixie Highway. There, they found Tinker Bell. The black and brown long-haired dog was very dirty and hungry.

“That dog was so happy,” Utley said. “She just went wild. She was so hungry and we had to bathe her.”

Market Manager Joe Goldberg said the whole event was phenomenal.

“It seems like (the dog) is her whole life,” he said of Utley.

Source: The Detroit News

I have three small dogs but I think they are too fat to be blown away by the wind!

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Of course everyone’s talking about it. As usual, people are either pleased that the First Family has made the choice to get a dog, or dissapointed that they didn’t get a “real shelter dog”.

I am personally a little bothered that they chose this puppy over one that is more desperate for a home, but relieved that at least this particular dog  needed a new home anyway. Still–I think about all those poor doggies at the DC shelters, and wish that the First Family had set an example and gotten one from there.

On the brighter side of things, I just love this photo of the President running with the new pup! It is a great reminder of how much joy dogs bring into our lives, and makes me wanna grab the leash and go for a run with my pooch!

Source: The White House Blog

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Sometimes it’s nice to bake a little love from your kitchen. These peanut butter biscuits are fun to make for your pooch and their doggie friends!

Peanut Butter Dog Treats

2 tbsp corn oil
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup water
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 cups white flour

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine oil, peanut butter, and water. Add flour 1 cup at a time, then knead into firm dough. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with small bone shaped cookie cutter. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. For hard and crunchy treats, leave them in the oven for a few hours after baking.  Makes about 3 dozen.

Recipe from www.dogaware.com

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Murphy, Male Shih Tzu, 6 years old

1) The tear stains under his eyes make his whole face stink.

2) When my husband says, “Give me a kiss!”, he growls.

3) He guards the bathroom door while I’m inside.

Sydney, Female Pug, 6 years old

1) She snuffles, snorts, sneezes, and will do anything for food.

2) She barks on command when you say, “Speak!”

3) She burrows and snuggles herself under the blanket with me everyday.

Peppermint, Female Pug, 1.5 years old

1) She snuffles, snorts, has bad breath, and will do anything for food.

2) She likes to eat ice.

3) She thinks everything is a game and won’t come when she’s called.

They’re not perfect, but I love them to death.

Why do you love your dog?

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