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Today is Shop with your Dog Day

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TGIF, Good Morning Friends, Friday has arrived, and I am not sure about you but I need to put my feet up and relax, I am exhausted although Nili is always ready to go out, her batteries are always ready and do not need to be recharged.

Winter has arrived, it has been cold and raining here and I have learned something new about Nili, she does not like the rain BOL but is very good when I put the raincoat on so am relieved that she will wear it and stay dry.

This raincoat belonged to Layla, it is made from a broken umbrella (a friend made for her) and I just love it and so happy it fits Nili as I love recycling

 

The holidays are around the corner and did you know today is Shop with your Dog Day. Like we need to be reminded LOL but it is a good excuse to go shopping with your dog and of course spoil him or her at the same time. I am sure we all have a list of what we need plus the extra list of what we want, especially for our dogs so let’s go shopping

It will be Nili’s first holiday with me, and I celebrate Hanukkah so am going to spoil her rotten, although she is not spoilt enough already. I was looking at her pile of toys that she has accumulated in less than 4 months and the toy basket is overflowing already plus her can where I store treats if full to the top also but hmmm, I know me I will buy more cos of my guilty conscience.

Mom I want some more toys, Nili

 

Are you going shopping today or this week? We cannot wait to hear what you bought for your dog or cat. You can look at this link to get an idea of what you can buy plus there are coupons so you can save some money also. Plus don’t forget the shelters who are always needing something, thank you.

https://laylaswoof.com/?page_id=19

Happy Shopping and have a wonderful weekend

Nili

 

 

Let’s play

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TGIF!!!!! Phew, is it Friday and I need this long weekend, do you?

Nili is doing all the talking today although Layla of course approves what she says as she is learning well to listen to Mom and what to dictate when it comes to our blog.

Winter is around the corner and that means being indoors more than normal, so I have once again been searching the internet for things to keep the Madam busy with and as she is, so food motivated (she gets veggies most of the time as treats) LOL I found this amazing ball which I had to get for her.

Where are the treats Mom

This is fun, Nili

It is from a company called Yomp, their toys are great, safe and not made from plastic. They are sustainable for both cats and dogs which is double awesome as us as pet parents can give them to play with and have no worries. The one I got for Nili is Snackin Ball. It is Food grade silicone, BPA and Latex free, gentle for the teeth, dishwasher safe, unique chewy texture and of course great for hiding treats. You can stuff it with Greek Yoghurt or Peanut Butter and freeze it, or just put regular treats in it although I have been putting cut up pieces of carrots and apples.

https://youtu.be/5V9v6URnTQg

 

It bounces so well it nearly knocked Nili on the head when she was playing with it, but it keeps her busy all day, and that is so important as she is getting exercise which is what she needs especially now that winter is arriving, she needs a way of burning off energy and calories. I sit and throw it for her, and she fetches it, although big it is easy for her to carry as it has the ridges for the treats which help her hold it.

I am in love with this ball, plus it does not squeak so there is a bit of silence in the house LOL plus she cannot kill it which is great as up till now every toy I have bought her she has killed them within a couple of hours plus best of all it cannot get under the stove like some of her others and then I have to move the stove to get them.

This is one toy I would really recommend you get if you have an active dog, especially as it will keep them busy with or without the treats or halfway through play time add the treats.

They have some fantastic toys on their site, a must look especially with Hanukkah or Christmas around the corner – great stocking stuffers.

Their link for shopping is : https://glnk.io/r5rm4/ruth15 and you have 15% off with the coupon LaylasWoof.

Yomp sponsored Nili by giving her this ball as a gift.

I am now off here as I need a nap from playing all day,

Have a wonderful long weekend and be safe

Nili

Finding the Right Food for your Dog

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Good morning,  we hope you had a fun Halloween and did not overdose on treats and chocolates and your pets were safe. We stayed home and watched all the people from our window, Nili favorite past time BOL so she was a happy girl. Of course, she had to bark now and then to let everyone know she was there.

Adopting a new dog, after losing your previous baby, Angel Layla,  whom you had cooked for over 14 years is learning to change things, adapt to the new fur kid and her needs and each day is a learning experience as you only want the best for her so she will live a long and healthy life. As most of you know I am against kibbles and will not feed them to my pets, each to his own and we can argue about this subject for hours, but I will not relent and give Nili lousy kibble. So, I started searching on the internet for a good raw kibble with all the goodness in preferably air dried and came across this company YumWoof.com.

I have been researching air dried so that I can be prepared for an earthquake with good food in the bag and not have to worry and that is another reason I decided not to home cook so much.

There are many reasons I said wow to them but before I do I want to discuss the difference between air dried and freeze dried.

Freeze Dried Dog Food :

  • Low moisture content: Contains very little moisture, typically around 2%, making it lightweight and with a longer shelf life.
  • Ingredients are rapidly frozen, then the water is removed through sublimation (turning directly from ice to vapor).
  • Can be crunchy and crumbly, often rehydrated before feeding.
  • Preserves most nutrients, good for travel due to compact size, can be a good option for picky eaters when rehydrated

 

Air Dried Dog Food :

  • Retains more moisture than freeze-dried, closer to the moisture content of raw food.
  • Ingredients are gently dried with low heat airflow, allowing for more natural nutrient preservation.
  • Denser and chewier than freeze-dried.
  • May be easier to transition to from kibble due to texture, considered a good option for dogs with sensitive digestion.

The products I tried with Nili are:

  1. YumWoof Perfect Dog Mix: Ingredients : Coconut Flour, Vitamins and Minerals, Organic Inulin, Pumpkin, Hemp Hearts, Blueberries, Cranberries, Carrots.

My favorite as it is versatile as you add the protein to it so it can be changed every couple of weeks but they are still getting a healthy balanced diet, affordable and low in carbs. They have recipes on their website also for ideas.

I am being a piggy as I should be modelling with the food but had to gulp some down, Nili

  1. YumWoof Perfect Super Food: Grain Free Low Fat Turkey: Ingredients: Turkey Meat, Turkey Organs, Tapioca, Carrots, Apples, Organic Coconut Oil, Cumin, Thyme and Rosehip.
  2. YumWoof Perfect Kibble Beef Pot Roast Recipe: Ingredients : Fresh Meat, Whole Eggs, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Flaxseed, Carrots, Gluten Free Oats, Blueberries, Cranberries, Chia Seeds, Seaweed, Beef Liver and Pumpkin.

    If you touch these bags I will be angry, NIli

So, as you all can see I am learning daily also but making sure Madam gets a healthy diet as I say food might be a big cost but it’s still cheaper than vet bills and if we start early long term we have a healthy happy fur kid and that is all that matters to me.

YumWoof was kind enough to sponsor this post and I am happy to share with all of you.

You can find all further information on their products on their website : . https://yumwoof.com/?ref=nbmzrsze

There is  5% off all purchases with this coupon YUMNILI

Have a wonderful weekend, be safe

with a woof and love from Nili

 

Three months with Mom

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Good morning Friends,

It is me Nili here as I am celebrating three months with Mom, learning a lot and I hope my Angel sister Layla is proud of me as I am trying to be as good as she was and it is not easy cos I have a mischievous side to me which Mom laughs at BOL.

I am sure you have been waiting to see if I have been on adventures but I have been so busy trying all the goodies for reviews I have not shared with you my adventures so today as a three month celebration I am going to.

My first adventure was on Mom’s birthday when Aunty Alysha took Mom to one of her favorite places in Golden Gate Park with a picnic. It was a beautiful day and they found a bench to sit on next to Heron Lake and the ducks. Mom cannot let me off leash yet so she tied leashes together so I would have a long enough one to wander around and then tied it to the bench so she could relax and watch me. It was so much fun, I barked at the ducks who did not care about me, can you believe that? I then climbed the rocks to see what else I could see, sniffed a lot and of course barked at the dogs that were walking on the path as I was protecting the humans. Mom had her favorite lunch; Syrian food and she gave me a little piece of chicken. It was a fun time, and I cannot wait to do it again.

Look am on a rock Nili

Can you believe the ducks ignored me, Nili

If I look cute I get treats, Nili

 

Another new routine we have is every day we walk about 6 blocks up the road to a tiny park that Mom loves, lots of flowers and very peaceful, very few dogs also so Mom can relax, she makes my leash long so I can wander but am tied to the bench so I cannot go too far. I cannot wait for one day to be able to get off leash but as Mom says it is my fault as I do not want to listen to her. The walk there and back tires me out so by the time we get home I am sleepy and need a nap. It is good exercise for both of us plus the fresh air is very healthy.

Watching what is going on

Where the treats Mom

Nili Barking like a lunatic in the park :  https://youtube.com/shorts/GuMTaYoM8H8?si=2ny7l22SSKku_YWy

 

So my three months with Mom have been great, I do not try to run out of the apartment anymore which has made Moms life a lot easier, I still have quirks we working on like me nipping Mom when she puts the harness on, her hands are covered in band aids BOL, playing tug of war with the harness when we leave the apartment which Mom has fallen once cos I got her tangled, and the worst of all lunging at big dogs mainly when I am in the street walking although that I am slowly stopping to do plus when it is little dogs if ok Mom lets me say hello to them which is fun.

I love my life here, am very happy, hog the bed, kill the squeakers and bark at everyone through the window so cannot complain, life is good.

This is my best video of her this week ROFL : https://youtube.com/shorts/AYOE8RwZqOY?si=7Hwibl-DNlyN7Pjo

Have a wonderful week and thank you for reading about my life

With love and woof from Nili

 

 

 

Coconut Oil Part Two – Approved by Bossy Barker, Nili

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Hello friends,

This is Nili here, the new official reviewer for the blog which was started by my sister who went over the Rainbow Bridge, and I am really working hard to be as good as she was although I have a long way to go.

Last week we discussed all the benefits of Coconut Oil which is yum, you can read all about it on our blog link : https://laylaswoof.com/?p=3143

As Mom was checking out the Coco-Therapy Website she came across these products which looked good and decided to get for me also as I want her to eat well treat wise also.

Raw food and these looked great for treats as they are healthy and I am sure you could feed them as food also.

Coco-Carnivore Meatballs – 100% Raw Freeze-Dried Beef, Oranges and Coconut

Open the bag I am the official taster

Coco-Carnivore Meatballs – 100% Raw Freeze-Dried Turkey, Spinach and Coconut

These smell so so good hmmmm

Organ Bites – 100% Freeze-Dried Turkey Organ Meats plus Pumpkin and Coconut

Stop teasing me with the goodies Mom

Organ Bites – 100% Freeze-Dried Chicken Organ Meats with Beets and Coconut

And we cannot forget the chicken hmmmmm

What I love about the above is that they have very few ingredients, all organic and filling so I can fill the Kong with them which keeps her busy but when she gets them she gets less food at meals.  Nili of course approves of them.

Since Nili has been on the coconut diet she has lost weight, her fur is shining, and her skin seems to have improved itchiness wise plus she just in general seems healthier so I am hoping we can carry on this way. I would rather start at a younger age, so her immune system is ready for aging.

Website : https://www.cocotherapy.com/

A very special thank you to Coco-Therapy for sponsoring this post.

Nili also got her first groom last week, yes she had her hair cut and this really concerned me as she has become a nipper and you should see my hands, covered in band aids I am so ready for Halloween LOL. The groomers said she was really good, sat and let them do what was needed plus for safety sake they put her in a crate when finished so she could run away which is one of her traits which I am working on. She got as a gift from the groomers a new squeaky toy so she was one happy little girl and I think she looks adorable.

I do not like baths, Nili

 

walking home from the groomers all pretty

On this note we are going for a walk to burn off energy, and then it will be play time for Madam.

Have a safe weekend and don’t forget to make memories,

With a woof and love from

Nili

 

 

 

Coconut Oil for Dogs with Nili approval

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Good Morning Friends, this is Nili here as I am learning to review for Mom like my sister Layla the expert did, I hope she approves.

I recently took Nili for a checkup at the vet as she has been scratching badly and the vet suggested I give her coconut oil. This intrigued me as my one vet had told me negative things about coconut oil and this vet is saying the opposite. So, I decided to do some research and as to why one vet said one thing and another the opposite and came up with some interesting facts which made me realize how important coconut oil can be for pets. Before trying  please ask your vet as rather be safe than sorry as some supplements might have the opposite affect on your dog.

I want to thank Charisa from CocoTherapy for helping me with all the information that I am sharing plus the products that I am trying with Nili.

The benefits:

  1. In small quantities it is good for the pet as it is good fat which is important to remember when we worry about cholesterol in our pets. Coconut oil is considered a low cholesterol fat and does not increase cholesterol levels.
  2. You can read more about it on this link : A Beginner’s Guide to Cholesterol
    https://www.cocotherapy.com/blogs/blog/a-beginners-guide-to-cholesterol?_pos=1&_psq=cholesterol&_ss=e&_v=1.0
  3. Coconut oil has lauric acid which has antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.  which is good for the fur and skin. When applied to the skin it can help soothe the inflamed area.
  4. Coconut oil is lower in calories than many other cooking oils, and it’s actually an effective weight loss aid. The MCTs in coconut oil are metabolized quickly and used for energy, rather than being stored as fat. This helps boost metabolism and aids in weight management. What’s more, coconut oil can help suppress appetite. All fats slow down the emptying of the stomach, helping you feel full for longer, but studies have shown that MCTs have a greater satiating effect than LCTs. This means that coconut oil can help your pet feel fuller for longer and prevent them from overeating.
  5. It helps fight bad breath, mouth and gum health.
  6. It also helps digestions but like any supplement ask your vet first.
  7. Here is some more information: Coconut Oil Myths and Facts
    https://www.cocotherapy.com/blogs/blog/coconut-oil-myths-and-facts?_pos=4&_psq=cholesterol&_ss=e&_v=1.0

I am doing this coconut oil blog in two episodes as I am reviewing different products from them but what I have tried with Nili at this moment I have seen a big difference in her, she is scratching less so her skin issues seem to be clearing up, she is eating less which is great as she needs to lose 2 lbs plus I love their treat gems which are kibble size so she is getting one each time she is good and gobbles them up plus they fit in here kong which she is addicted to. She also got a coconut squeaky toy which she loves squeaking nonstop BOL.

It is always fun to get a coconut squeaky toy squeak squeak squeak

The products Nili has tried and approved are :

Coconut Chips – Dehydrated Organic Coconut – No added preservatives, dyes, bleaches sugar or salt. Rich in Fibre, Supports Digestive System (I am sprinkling it on her food, and she loves it)

These are yummy sprinkled on my food

Coco-Gems – Peppermint, Parsley and Coconut – Supports Fresh Breath and Oral Health – Nili approves

My breath smells good when I eat these

Coco-Gems – Cranberry and Coconut – Supports Urinary Tract Health – Nili approves

I will keep pawing the package till I get more

Coco Charms – Blueberry Cobbler – Nili approves

These are so so yummm

Gems and Charms are all Gluten Free and Grain Free, made with 100% USDA certified organic, human-grade ingredients too.

You can read more about their products on this link : https://www.cocotherapy.com/

So now that Nili is getting coconut, she wants to go to Hawaii BOL. Thank you Coco Therapy for sponsoring this review and sharing your products as I am so happy with them I am smiling.

To all our friends in Florida, we hope you are safe as we are thinking of you

Have a safe weekend, with love and woof from Nili

 

 

Break the Silence of Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse

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Good Morning,

October has arrived and with it the Month of Domestic Violence Awareness. This is a topic that is very close to my heart as I am a proud survivor.

 

I am one of the lucky ones that managed to get away with my little dog, hid at a friend and then moved to a new city where we were both helped.  If I had left her I know my ex would have carried on abusing her so the minute I could run, we ran.

Baby since has passed away, but she was my inspiration, my hero, my trooper and my lifeline through those dark days, and when she passed it was when I was finally in my own home so she knew I was safe, and could then open my doors to a new pup, and Layla arrived to live with me.  Layla and now Nili wears a tag that says : Shelter Survivor

Baby R.I.P. She died of IMHA at the age of 6 and missed daily as she was my hero

Today I am not going to talk about me, but “The Power and Control Wheel” of Animal Abuse and Domestic Violence. This gives us a better understanding as to what happens behind closed doors, and why so many victims stay in the relationships.

An abuser will want to control everything, and if he or she does not have that, we, the humans, kids or pets become the victims of his or her anger, although he/she  will never admit it.

So when people reach out and talk about wanting to leave a Domestic Violence relationship but cannot leave their pets, these are some of the reasons and I from experience would have rather carried on suffering the abuse to make sure Baby was safe, than left her in a house where she would suffer.

Pets do not understand abuse the way we do and they should not have to suffer at the hands of an abuser of any kind as they give us the unconditional love and loyalty that unfortunately humans do not do.

The Domestic Violence Hotline number is : 1 800 799 SAFE (7233)

Website : https://www.thehotline.org/

October is also the National Month of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month so reach out to a Shelter and give a dog a new home, I am blessed to have been the Mom to Baby, Layla and now Nili.

Nili’s daily routine – never a dull moment LOL

Be safe, have a wonderful week, with a woof of love from

Nili

 

 

 

Nili speaking out

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Hello to all my friends,

Today, Friday is a special day for Mom, it is her birthday as I am speaking for my sister Layla also wishing Mom a very happy Birthday, I am so blessed to have been adopted by her and spending her special day with her as my sister is over the Rainbow Bridge makes it even more special.

I have always rescued a pet and that is why this day, Remember Me Thursday is so dear to me.

What is this day?

 

Remember Me Thursday is on the last Thursday of September every year when we speak out for the orphan pets in shelters wanting homes, they are innocent and in many ways, we are to blame.

This is me in the shelter that Mom saw and quickly adopted me, Nili

 

This is a day when we all get together campaigning for them as no innocent orphaned pet should have to die in a Shelter because someone dumped them there.

 

As Mike Arms, President and CEO of Helen Woodward Animal Center says : We all come from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds, but together, we can raise our voices and share one life-saving message and literally save millions of pets on this one day.”

 

You can read more about it on their website :

https://remembermethursday.org/about/

How can we shine a light on:

  1. Attend a Remember Me Thursday event near you. –
  2. You can find the events near you on Google or on the website above.Hold a pet food plus other pet related items fundraiser for your local shelter.
  3. Check to see if one of your shelters in your area are having an adoption event.
  4. Speak out, encourage friends and family to adopt and open their homes to an orphan pet.
  5. There are so many ways we can all help, so let’s take one step forward today to do it.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our friends a Happy, Sweet, Healthy New Year as our New Year 5785 starts in the evening of the 2nd of October and our prayers are that the New Year will bring homes to all the orphaned pets. I will share with you next week all the yummy food Mom has told me about, I cannot wait.

With love and woofs from Nili

 

The weekend has arrived

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Good morning Friends,

This is Nili barking orders at Mom as usual as I am her Boss like my sister Layla was.

The weekend has arrived, and I hope I will have some quality time with Mom as she has been crazy busy this week and today she has an eye appointment, oy vey that means she might be able to see all the mischief I am getting into lately.

I am innocent and now what Mom says, Nili

I am really trying to be good, but the temptation is there all the time to do something naughty and then Mom gets angry with me. I have this week lost two balls so Mom is going to have to buy me more, she cannot find them and it was funny to see her on her hands and knees searching BOL. I have also chewed some of the pompoms off the blanket on the bed although there is no hole in the blanket phew as Mom told me if she finds a hole she is not getting me any treats for a week oy vey that is not fair.

My training is going slow, I am stubborn and my favorite is to play tug of war with the leash which makes Mom mad as she is scared she will fall so she has now put two leashes on my harness and if I start she drops it and walks with the other, and when I start with that one she picks up the other one, that is how I walks go and as Mom says her shoulders are sore from all the pulling.  Mom has ordered me a no pull harness which she is hoping will ease it for us also as I love trying to chase the birds, skateboards, bicycles and whatever else moves plus of course all the food on the sidewalks which is yum but Mom says gross BOL.

Mom did take me last week to Uncle Paul to run and have fun which I had and am going again tomorrow and really excited, I run like crazy all around the garden, up and down the stairs and am loving it, even trying to catch the birds in the trees. I wish I could do it more often but as Mom says till I don’t listen to her and behave there will be no park time.

I am of course eating like a piggy oink oink although I am on diet, I love the biscuits which I got for the giveaway and wish I could reach the bag, but my favorite is to squeak the toys which keeps me busy and I have learnt I can keep busy by myself. You can see how I killed this toy as I did not like the song BOL. It is a Hanukkah song, but Hanukkah is not till December so maybe will get a new one. The best is to take all the toys out of the basket and leave them everywhere, did up the bed and hide a squeaky there so when Mom gets into bed it squeaks BOL, that is so much fun.

https://youtube.com/shorts/ddGTqJfFjNM?si=Fp-aZQK0SC4UzHLv

Playing with my Kong full of carrots cos am on diet

Mom has her coffee mug and I have a squeaky coffee mug

I am sure my sister is laughing, watching Mom struggle with my mischief ways and that makes it extra special for me as we are sharing the fun together.

Have a wonderful weekend, take lots of photos for memories and be safe

With woof and love from Nili

 

 

Woof it is my first Giveaway

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Good morning, Friends,

This is Nili here barking orders at Mom while my sister watches from above and I am sure she is laughing as she used to do the same BOL.

I have been busy here, keeping Mom on her toes, making her walk a lot and had a fun day last Friday. Mom took me to Uncle Paul’s Garden where I ran around like a lunatic burning off energy and was so tired when I got home. It was so much fun. On Saturday Mom took me to the vet for a checkup. I am very healthy, have beautiful teeth and eyes and in a nutshell, she thought I was cute. Mom chuckled. The only thing she was worried about was being overweight so Mom has had to change things around.

https://youtube.com/shorts/WA_f2uFcNrA?si=eQl6mg6tsZQ8lFkW

My training is no more touch/treat but walking only with voice commands and the clicker. I am slowly getting used to it but here and there I forget and go crazy barking and lunging at dogs, bicycles, skateboards and runners. I need to improve so that Mom can take me to the dog park.

But Mom has been researching for healthy treats for me which I get when I get home from a walk instead if I have been good and she found these delicious biscuits which we have decided to share with you and do a giveaway, I positively approve them, they are hard, crunchy so good for my teeth.

I approve these biscuits, Nili

What I got are:

Carrot/Peanut Butter: All natural ingredients: Wheat Flour, Corn Syrup, Sunflower Oil, Honey, Dried Carrots and Peanut Butter.

Blueberry/Banana: All natural ingredients: Wheat Flour, Corn Syrup, Sunflower Oil, Honey, Dried Blueberries and Dried Bananas

Pumpkin/Green Pea: All natural ingredients: Wheat Flour, Corn Syrup, Sunflower Oil, Honey, Dried Pumpkin and Dried Green Peas.

So, while Nili is crunching on one, we decided to share with our furry friends by doing the giveaway so that others can enjoy also especially as this is Nili’s first giveaway.

crunch crunch crunch

 

To check out their treats and other flavors here is the link:

https://digdefence.com/pages/premium-treats

Below is the Rafflecopter link for the entry form :

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/baa88aa68/?

We were sponsored by the company to do this giveaway, and it is open for the USA only. People over 18 may enter.

So, while I go take a nap with a fully tummy, we want to wish all our friends’ good luck, have a wonderful weekend and please be safe,

Napping with my toy, life is good, Nili

Woof and hugs from

Nili