Maddie the Coonhound

Have you heard of Maddie the Coonhound? Well let me tell y'all that she is super cute and way more balance than me. Maddie is a rescue coonhound and with her owner are out showing support for rescuing animals. This is a topic that is close to my heart because my dog, Maverick, is a rescue. He was found on the side of the road when he was 8 weeks old. People's stupidity always amazes me. Sorry but I feel like these people are stupid. There are tons of no-kill shelters everywhere and they take animals with no questions asked. So why would you leave them abandoned? Stupidity!

So anyways, back to Maddie. Here are just a couple of her pictures that you can follow on her webpage (here)...

Maverick wins Dog of the Day!

So I feel the need to brag a little bit y'all. Maverick was picked as the Dog of Day from Best Bully Sticks! Check it out (just got search for Best Bully Stick on Facebook) and make sure to like it or leave a comment. So far the best comment is that he looks like Brian from Family Guy. Hilarious! (but not true in my opinion)

While you are there looking around on the Facebook site make sure to go to their website and look around. I highly recommend it if you don't know what bully sticks are. Maverick LOVES them and they are much better than rawhides for your dog. FYI...please do not ever give your dogs rawhides. They are so bad for their digestive system.

So what do you think of Maverick's winning photo?

Pet Fest 2013

It is time for Pet Fest 2013 here in Charleston, SC! There is a ton of information for this two day event so I am going to give you the exact verbage from Lowcountry Dog Magazine.

Event date: Saturday, April 13th, 2013 at (All day)

Event date: Sunday, April 14th, 2013 at (All day)

Our pets love us unconditionally – so why not give back to our best friends by bringing them out for some fun? Pets, their owners, and those in search of a pet are invited to join Charleston County Parks for a full weekend of exhibits, demonstrations, experts, entertainment, and more at Charleston’s premier pet festival, Pet Fest, on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park.

A two-day event, Pet Fest provides an opportunity for local pet organizations and businesses to showcase their causes, products and services in a fun, pet-friendly environment. Leashed pets are welcome with their owners! Or, come to the festival in search of your new best friend from local rescue groups, who will have adoptable animals on site.

Pet Fest 2013 highlights and schedule for you and your pets:
· K9s in Flight Frisbee Dogs and Dock Diving (12, 2 & 4 p.m.). Your dog can dive for a $5 donation!
· Lowcountry Dog Magazine’s Cover Model Contest
· Charleston Kennel Club’s “Meet the Breed” and Family Dog Shows (Sunday only, 1 p.m.)
· Pet Contests – Best Trick, Owner Pet Look-Alike, Face Only a Mother Could Love, Musical Sit, Best Dog Costume
· Swift Paws Lure Chasing – let your dog race other canines for a $5 donation
· FlyBall dogs demonstrations
· Live music by Rawberry Jam, Sunday at 3 p.m.
· STARR (Search, Tactics, And Rescue/Recovery) Team Demonstrations
· K-9 Good Citizens Test (Saturday only)
· Animal ER: Interactive Vet Experience (Saturday Only)
· Veterinarians, trainers, groomers and pet suppliers
· Nutrition, education and training tents
· Dog washing station
· Rescue groups and adoption centers with adoptable animals
· Children’s activities, including jump castles
· Pony photos with Pony Up Photography
· Food, beverages and beer for sale
· Official presentation of the 2013 Top Dog, Charleston County Parks’ official dog mascot

Don’t miss Pet Fest, Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at Palmetto Islands County Park in Mount Pleasant (444 Needlerush Pkwy). Admission: $5 per day. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the event. Children 12 and under, Gold Pass Holders and leashed pets are free. This event is brought to you by Piggly Wiggly, Crews Subaru, and your Charleston County Parks. For further information call 843-795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com/petfest.