Wednesday Pet Roundup, Happiness Edition

Hi and welcome to Wednesday Pet Roundup. Here's a new picture of Kelly and Brooks. They're starting to get along better. I'd say they look pretty happy here, don't you?

Today we're posting happy links:

* A cool pet is a happy pet. Tips for keeping your pet cool from YNN.

* As Kristine from Rescued Insanity will tell you, this month is Adopt a Shelter Cat month. And that will make lots of formerly homeless kitties happy.

* From Life with Dogs: Studies show that dogs have a natural desire to comfort human companions. Those of us who love dogs know they truly do make us happy.

* Sharon from Dog Days shares how therapy dogs bring joy to nursing homes. I couldn't forget Joyful Paws Frankie the Walk 'n Roll Dog who makes people happy with her message of hope.

* I hope some prizes will make you happy!! First, enter HERE to win a copy of my new book Heart to Heart, Hand in Paw.  Winner will be announced Friday. And don't forget all the great prizes (leashes, collars, books including Dieting with my Dog, toys, toys toys and more!) you can win on our fantastic super amazing k9kamp Rafflecopter!

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Wednesday Pet Roundup, Extra Toes Edition

Photo courtesy of AP

Question: How many toes does the average cat have?
Answer: 18
Question: How many toes does Daniel the orange and white tabby from Milwaukee have?
Answer: 26
Find out how Daniel the cat with 26 toes is helping the Milwaukee Animal Rescue Center!

* Check out USA Today's slideshow of holiday gifts for your pet. The Rudolph dog in the car seat is adorable!

* If a pet is going to be given as a gift, experts encourage you to get the recipient involved in the decision. The HuffPost Detroit article encourages responsible pet adoption this holiday season.

* Two kittens are looking for a new home after Reagan the yellow lab found the kittens discarded in a Meow Mix bag. Skipper and Tipper have been cared for by the Raccoon Valley (Iowa) Animal Sanctuary.

We hope you are having a wonderful holiday season, with lots of love and attention to and from your pets!

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Wednesday Pet Roundup- Nom Nom Edition

* I like this article in the New York Times by Stanley Fish, Looking at Dogs and Cars.  He ponders abandoned cars, dogs in the pound, and neglected homes. His last line really got to me.

*Does it matter what time of day you feed your dog? Find out at All Things Dog blog.

*What is a favorite holiday food dogs love? Gingerbread! Get the recipe at Kol's Notes!

* From Life with Dogs, news of a single production lot of Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dog food recall.

Now for your smile and to put you in the holiday mood, here is the adorable Dexter from Dexter's Ruff Life, enjoying last Christmas.

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