Archive for August 2011

We are dedicated to spreading awareness about pet related causes such as pet adoption. So we are excited to announce our new Tuesday blog series “Spotlight on a Rescue or Charity”, to pay tribute and honor animal rescue, shelters and charities. These are our unsung heroes across America dedicated to enriching, saving and nurturing the lives of animals in need.  We hope you will champion our cause by barking the word about the importance of pet adoption and donating your time and finances to your local animal shelter or rescue. Be a voice, email us if you know of a deserving animal rescue or charity that should be spotlighted and recognized. There’s no disputing animals have always had a positive impact on their owners’ lives. Now, evidence suggests four-legged friends are a real health benefit for elderly people, helping them live longer, healthier and happier lives. With that said, we are proud to spotlight “Pets for the Elderly Foundation”. Pets can help people get over the loss of a loved one, depression, and remind them that they are loved and needed, so for the elderly and homeless pets, this charity is a win win. Thanks for joining friends together for life!

About Pets for the Elderly Foundation

The most serious disease for older persons is not cancer or heart disease - it's loneliness. Pets offer affection, unconditional love, fight loneliness, and can help ease the loss of a loved one. Their mission is to give both a lonely, elderly person and an innocent, unwanted animal the gift of health and happiness through companionship.

The Pets for the Elderly Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, helps pay the fees to participating animal shelters throughout the United States for senior citizens (age 60 and over) who adopt a companion dog or cat from a participating shelter — including pre-adoption veterinary exams and spay/neuter, if part of the adoption fee.

Pets For the Elderly began in Cleveland in 1992, and expanded nationally in 2001 with a goal of saving as many companion animals as possible from euthanasia. They have a small staff, and all administrative costs are paid by the organization's founder. Currently there are 55 participating shelters in 29 states. Many more shelters would like to participate, shelters are added as funding becomes available. In 2010, the Pets for the Elderly Foundation assisted with the adoption of 5,770 companion animals. Their goal is to save the lives of 7,500 companion pets annually, while enhancing the lives of an equal number of senior citizens.

They urgently need your help! Your monetary donation can make a difference. Few causes can have the potential benefits that will result from your contribution. You not only save the life of an animal, you can make a dramatic difference in the life of an elderly person.

How can you help Pets for the Elderly?

The Pets for the Elderly Foundation helps with the cost of adoption of a companion animal by a senior citizen - thus reducing the number of animals in shelters. and providing companionship, health and happiness to senior citizens. You can make a difference in the lives of seniors – and in the lives of discarded pets – by making a donation to Pets for the Elderly. Your heartfelt monetary donation will help allow even more shelters to participate in this bark-worthy cause. By supporting this charitable foundation, you can give a senior citizen and pet a new lease on life.

Be a voice! Support Pets for the Elderly  by “Liking” their Facebook page. Bark the word about their cause, help save and enrich the lives of our paw pals and the elderly! A love connection and match made in heaven is just around the corner!

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Become a Facebook Fan, “Like” our page & Help us reach 10,000 fans.

When we reach 10,000 fan “Likes” all of our Facebook fans will be eligible to enter a giveaway to win a grand prize. We can’t spill the beans yet! The quicker we get to 10,000 “Likes” the sooner you can learn what that grand prize is. Thanks for “Liking” our page.

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Give the gift of a good chew. Delicious & all natural, the way nature intended!

Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats & chews, and of course our bully sticks. Try our odor free bully sticks!

Take The Guessing Out Of Gift Giving With A Best Bully Stick Gift Certificate!

But what do you do for the pampered pup or feline that has everything? Hmmm..For the pet that has everything give a Best Bully’s Gift Certificate and take the guessing out of gift giving! This is a great way for you to give that furry special someone in your life or loving pet owner a special gift by allowing them to select the exact products their furry companion are looking for.

A picture is worth a thousand words, or shall we say free bully sticks!

Our photo gallery is growing constantly, please submit a photo of your dog enjoying any of our products to enter our twice monthly contest! Each month we will have a drawing on those customers who submitted pictures to the gallery and a winner will be chosen and posted on the site. The winner will win more bully sticks!

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Just as its best to consume organic food, it is also best for your dog to chew on organic dog chews. Organic dog chews are specifically good for dogs on special diets or just as entertainment for hours. It is very easy for dogs to pick up nutrients from dog chews, but they can just as easily consume artificial flavours, colours and preservatives, which they could be allergic to. Dog chews are also good for keeping up the strength of your dog’s teeth and keeping them sharp to chop up meats and other tough foods.

Although rawhide is not a man-made product, most organic dog chews do not contain it as it can cause digestive problems an blockages for dogs if it gets stuck in their throat or other places in their digestive system.

Best Bully Sticks supplies many organic dog chews. An example of these is True Chews, which are made from 100% U.S. chicken and full of protein. They contain no rawhide, which are known to cause blockages and digestives problems. They also contain no fillers to bulk to product out. They taste delicious and are a great reward for good behavior. They could also be used to train your pet and they’re guaranteed to work hard and behave well with the incentive of these yummy chews.

Another example of organic dog chews supplied by Best Bully Sticks is Himalayan Dog Chews, which are made from an ancient recipe of the people of Nepal. They come in packs of 3-5 pieces and a range of sizes as they size of the chew depends on the size of your dog. The Himalayan Dog Chews are made by boiling and authentic cheese and cow milk and then dried for several weeks to create a hard chew. Himalayan Dog Chews last a long time, usually several weeks. Your dog would have to work the end of the treat for hours, to soften it with their mouths before small parts of it can be slowly scraped off, providing them with hours of high quality entertainment. It is 100% natural with no preservatives.

For dogs with a particular love for sweet potato there is another chew supplied by Best Bully Sticks - Snook’s Organic Sweet Potato Dog Chew. This is pieces of sweet potato put onto a rope in different sizes for different sized dogs. They are a great healthy way to keep your dog entertained for hours on end as they are long lasting. They are made from human grade, dried, organic sweet potato on a natural hemp rope. They are great for dogs on special diets and are sure to keep your pooch entertained for hours.

So to provide entertainment for your pet as well as benefiting their health through nutrition and vitamins organic dog chews are the way forward. They won’t fill your pet with artificial colors, flavors and preservatives, which could spark allergies and skin reactions. Let your pet have a comfortable and enjoying chew without any negative consequences.

If you are new pet owner then potty training your dog should be at the top of your to do list. Especially if you don't want your entire house smelling like a porta potty. Cleaning up your dog's #1 and #2 business is a fact of life. But what if your adorable pup is also stubborn and refuses to take it outside? Well, we have a few tips from our friends at ehow just for you! With love and patience your dog will soon be doing his business outdoors instead of on your newly polished wood floors or soiling your carpet.

1. Limit Dog's Home Access. Prepare an area where your dog has limited access in your home. This might involve putting up a toddler gate across a doorway or keeping him a kitchen or a laundry room. His area should have only solid surface flooring, no carpeting. Put his crate in the area. Your dog's crate must be big enough that he can comfortably stand, turn around and stretch out when lying down

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When we reach 10,000 fan “Likes” all of our Facebook fans will be eligible to enter a giveaway to win a grand prize. We can’t spill the beans yet! The quicker we get to 10,000 “Likes” the sooner you can learn what that grand prize is. Thanks for “Liking” our page.