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The Secret Life of Keeli and Kooper

April 11, 2019 by Beeb Leave a Comment

Keeli and Kooper's birthday

Keeli and Kooper’s 6th birthday party

Since rescuing my first rabbit, my home has gradually transformed into a bunny playground. We adopted a bonded brother and sister pair, Kooper and Keeli, back in September and it’s been so much fun getting to know them. What I didn’t realize prior to becoming a rabbit owner is that they have as much personality and intelligence as a cat or dog, and each one has their own unique interests. Keeli loves to explore and gaze out the window at the big world outside, while Kooper enjoys a more laid-back lifestyle and will start thumping in disapproval when my husband and I discuss politics. Both rabbits enjoy listening to heavy metal, but hate Christmas music. Keeli will eat almost anything, while Kooper has a more refined palate. The list goes on and on!

Best buds

I often wonder what misadventures they get up to when we’re not home. The last time we went out of town, the pair managed to break out of their bunny-proofed space and find their bag of food, which they knocked down onto the floor so that they could get into it. Our pet sitter found them both lounging on the floor, fat and happy next to the bag of spilled rabbit pellets which they had devoured. I assume this was done in retaliation for the diet we put them on when we adopted them – hey, guys, it was doctor’s orders! šŸ˜‰

I’ll never know for sure what Keeli and Kooper get up to when no one is watching, but it’s fun to think about. When I watched the new The Secret Life of Pets 2 trailer this morning, Captain Snowball immediately reminded me of my adventurous Keeli! If I’ve had a rough day, I love to curl up with the bunnies on the couch and watch something cute and wholesome – gentle programming is a must around rabbits, lest you get a thump of disapproval – so this looks like a movie our whole household can enjoy, furry or otherwise!

Snowball

Keeli’s new hero

April 11th is National Pet Day, so if you’ve got a furry friend, give them an extra cuddle today. You can even use this site to share your own pet’s secret life! And make sure to mark June 7th on your calendar now so that you can watch The Secret Life of Pets 2 when it hits theaters – who knows, maybe it will give you some insight into what your pets get up to when you’re not home! šŸ˜‰

Filed Under: Movie review, pet, Pet photos

What About Bob? #SameNameDogDay #DogsofJustRight

September 24, 2016 by Beeb 21 Comments

What about Bob?
This post is sponsored by the Just Right by Purina team.

Anytime someone asks what the family dog is named, they have a little chuckle when they hear “Bob”. It’s such a funny and human-sounding name for a dog! I’ll never forget how Bob got his moniker. It all started when our aunt Kim’s dog, Ruthie, had a batch of adorable Labrador puppies. Jai, Grandma and I went to her house to see the new pups and find out which one Grandma was going to adopt.

Puppies!

Grandma picked up a tiny little black puppy, held him up to me and said, “This is going to be MY dog, and I’m going to name him BOB!” And the rest was history!

Bob as a puppy

Bob as a puppy

That was almost 7 years ago, and Bob has gotten a lot bigger since that photo was taken! For both humans and canines, new challenges can arise as you get older. As I mentioned briefly last month, Bob has been having leg pain that we have gone to multiple vets for some time trying to diagnose. Finally, we found out that the cause was a torn ACL. Considering that I had two dislocated kneecaps that took a solid year to diagnose, I can really sympathize with poor Bob! Fortunately, he’s had a successful surgery and is recovering well, so he can go back to being the spunky Bob he’s always been!

Bob in his cone

I don’t know about you, but when I’m recovering from something, I find it comforting to enjoy my favorite foods. So after Bob came home from the vet, we made sure to fill his bowl high with Just Right by Purina, Bob’s favorite delicious food that has been tailored specifically for his nutritional needs and preferences, with nutrient-dense ingredients to support him as he recovers. Not to mention, “Bob’s Blend” has a great ring to it!

Bob and his blend

No two dogs are alike – even if they happen to share the same name. Fido, anyone? That’s why Just Right by Purina are hosting Same Name Dog Day events all month long, culminating with one in Chicago today, September 24th! If you’re in the area, stop by Pioneer Court at Tribune Tower from 11 AM to 4 PM today to enjoy activities, take home custom souvenirs, speak with experts and create your dog’s own blend of personalized Just Right by Purina dog food! Click here to RSVP on Facebook.

What did you name your dog?

Filed Under: personal, pet, Pet photos Tagged With: Bob

Green Tip: Reusing Dog Food Bags

April 30, 2016 by Beeb 1 Comment

Repurposing a dog food bag as a trash bag

Product provided.

People think of “Going green” as a new trend, but talk to any person who lived through the Great Depression and they’ll tell you that “Waste Not, Want Not” has always been their mantra. Reducing waste and repurposing old items is the foundation of an eco-friendly lifestyle, after all!

When I was at my Grandma’s house last weekend, I noticed yet another ingenious thing she does to reduce waste. As I’ve mentioned, we receive shipments from Just Right by Purina every month for the family dog, Bob, which features the most adorable custom dog food bags. While Grammy has saved a couple of these as keepsakes, she goes through many of them every month. That’s why I thought it was so smart when I walked into her pantry and noticed a small pile of flattened, empty bags next to the dog food supply. Why? Because these bags are the perfect size for her kitchen trash can, so she uses them as a trash bag before throwing them away. What an easy way to reduce waste!

Of course, Bob is always very happy every time these bags are emptied, because it means his favorite food is going into his bowl!

Dinner time

Have you picked up any “Green” tips from your grandparents?

Filed Under: going green, personal, pet, Pet photos, review Tagged With: Bob

Give a Dog a Bone With Petco Repeat Delivery! #PetcoDelivers

April 26, 2016 by Beeb 143 Comments

Bob enjoying a bone

This blog post is part of a paid Megan Media and Petco Repeat Delivery blogging program. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own.

I love ordering things online because it saves me so much time running to the store. My grandma feels the same way, and tries to buy in bulk to reduce the number of store trips she has to make. In fact, the last time she bought bones for the family dog, Bob, she loaded her cart up with a bunch of them and said that the checker gave her a funny look for buying so many all at once! But who wants to run to the store constantly? Grammy is still very active at 86 year old, but driving all over town and lugging heavy bags around is not the easiest thing for her to do. And with as busy as I am with work and travel, I also try to stock up at the store for both of us when I can.

That’s why we are loving Petco Repeat Delivery, a brand new service we discovered that allows you to automatically re-order your favorites from Petco and have them delivered straight to your door. It’s simple: Just visit the Repeat Delivery page and browse the selection to find what you need. Select how often you’ll need to reorder your item – products can be delivered as often as every two weeks, or as far out as once every 12 months – then place your order, sit back, and let Petco take care of the rest! And even better, you can save up to 20% off on select items just for using Petco repeat delivery. Grammy spends a fair amount of money caring for Bob, so whenever we can cut costs on his necessities, we definitely take advantage!

Since Bob goes through so many bones each month, we both figured this was the perfect time to set up a recurring order so that Grammy wouldn’t have to keep running to the store (and getting those funny looks from the cashiers). I opened up my laptop, clicked through the selection of dog treats on the Petco Repeat Delivery page and found a good selection of bones to choose from. Grammy helped me cherry pick Bob’s favorites, from ham bones to a 2lb “Mammoth” bone – that ought to keep him busy for a while! šŸ˜‰

Once I had what I wanted, I went through the checkout and my order was on its way. Quick, easy, and done – no store trip required. As a bonus, since this was my first Repeat Delivery order over $39, I received a $30 eGift Card that I can put towards my next order. eGift Cards can be applied to shipping and tax (if applicable to your state), so this will come in super handy next month. Money and time saved!

The order arrived quickly, and Bob was so excited! He even helped us open the box in record time.

Gimme!!

Bob opens the box

Bob tears into the box

Once he had torn the box open, Bob was anxious to see what was inside!

FOR ME?!?!

We laid the bones out on the floor and let Bob choose one to taste test. It was a tough choice, but he eventually settled on a delectable Wild Boar dog bone. Mmmmm!

Yummy!
Lip-licking good!

If you have a furbaby and are tired of pushing shopping carts full of bones around, then I’d recommend checking out Petco Repeat Delivery to make life easier! First time Repeat Delivery customers will receive a $30 eGift Card on their $39+ purchase through May 21st, and eGift Cards are applicable to most things – excluding donations, backorders, or the purchase of other gift cards – so it’s the perfect time to cross one more thing off your list. I know Bob is certainly happy that we did!

Happy to have his bones!
“Thanks for buying me my favorite bones!”

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Filed Under: giveaway, pet, Pet photos, Petco, review Tagged With: Bob

The Reason For #BehindthePaw

May 21, 2012 by Momstart 18 Comments

We all love our pets…

abby

I miss my dog, Abby. For us right now a dog just wasn’t a good decision. We didn’t have enough time to play with her like she deserved. Maybe one day we will get a dog again. They so quickly become one of our children. We spoil them, love them and want nothing but the best for them.

I’m excited to see what @Iams and @Eukenuba are up to as we probably further in the future will get a dog again. For now we love playing with the dogs in our neighborhood. And Connie, Summer, Christine, and Ashley all have dogs. So the odds of my readers you guys having dogs is pretty high!!!

I wish I was there but look forward to watching #BehindthePaw through these bloggers :

Diane from To Dog With Love, @ToDogWithLove, @CosmoHavanese

Wendy from PetSide, @PetSide

Kathleen from Examiner, @RileyRants

Susan from Best in Show Daily, @BestinShowDaily

Sandra from Alasandra, the Cats and a Dog, @AlasandraAFSS

Dorian from Your Daily Cute, @YourDailyCute

Dr. Huston from Pet Health Care Gazette, @LorieAHuston

Michele from Pet News and Views, @PetNewsandViews

Connie on behalf of MomStart, @miscfinds4u

Alison from the Ontario SPCA, @OntarioSPCA

Natashya from Living in the Kitchen with Puppies, @kitchenpuppies

Deborah from Raising My Boys, @Mom2Michael

Filed Under: Pet photos Tagged With: behind the paw, blog trip, dog, dog food, eukenuba, Iams

FFFF Pet Photos

December 20, 2008 by Momstart 2 Comments

Well, I’m almost still on Friday. Today we are participating in Diana’s Daily Ramblings on Family Fun Foto Friday, hhmmm make that Family Foto Fun Friday, either way, it’s fun to post your pictures on Friday. So here is my dog enjoying the snow!!

Filed Under: FFFF, Pet photos

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