Woman Saves Dog Being Dragged On The Freeway

Freeway, 6 months old

This story touched my heart so I wanted to share it with all of you. It's incredible how some people can behave so cowardly when owning a dog. Pickup owners should be aware of this. What an amazing triumph over cruelty.

Pinole woman saves dog dragged by truck on Vallejo freeway - San Jose Mercury News:

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It's A Beautiful Day For A Ballgame

There's nothing more relaxing than a day at the ballpark. Baseball is one of the few sports that are played without a timer. Many major league ballparks have embraced the idea of having owners bring their canine companion to the ballgame. The Washington Nationals is very accommodating this year by having four pet outings.

What about your hometown? Check below to see what teams will allow pets for a day. Please remember that events are subject to change, so it's a good idea to contact the ballpark ahead of time. (All games are listed in order by earliest date to latest date).

Event	Team	Date	Time	Visiting Team	Notes
Pups In The Park #1	Washington Nationals	Saturday, April 21st	1:05pm	Miami Marlins	see Nationals Website
Bark In The Park	New York Mets	Saturday, April 21st	1:10pm	San Francisco Giants	call 718-507-TIXX
Bark In The Park #1	Cincinnati Reds	Tuesday, April 24th	7:10pm	San Francisco Giants	Dog Packages must be purchased ahead of time.
Dog Day #1	Houston Astros	Sunday May 6th	1:05pm	St. Louis Cardinals	$40 Bullpen Box Package $20 Standing Room Only
Bark In The Park	Texas Rangers	Tuesday, May 15th	7:05pm	Kansas City Royals	Advance Registration Required $30 for one person & 1 dog $60 for two people & 2 dogs
PuppyPalooza	Cleveland Indians	Wednesday, May 16th	7:05pm	Seattle Mariners	Must Register Ticket Package $30
Bark In The Park	Kansas City Royals	Sunday, May 20th	1:10pm	Arizona Diamondbacks	Must Register Ticket Package $25 + $2 Fee
Dog Day	Chicago White Sox	Wednesday, May 23rd	7:10pm	Minnesota Twins	Must fill out application call: 312-674-5244 or e-mail mweiss@chisox.com
Bark In The Park	Los Angeles Dodgers	Saturday May 26th	7:10pm	Houston Astros	Dodgers Website
Bark In The Park #1	Arizona Diamondbacks	Sunday, May 27th	1:10pm	Milwaukee Brewers	Diamondbacks Website
Pups In The Park #2	Washington Nationals	Saturday, June 2nd	4:05pm	Atlanta Braves	see Nationals Website
Bark At The Park	Miami Marlins	Sunday, June 10th	1:10pm	Tampa Bay Rays	call 1-877-411-2012
Pooches in The Park	St. Louis Cardinals	Saturday, June 16th	1:15pm	Kansas City Royals	Special Ticket Required
Pups In The Park #3	Washington Nationals	Saturday, July 7th	4:05pm	San Francisco Giants	see Nationals Website
Dog Day At The Park	Oakland Athletics	Tuesday, July 17th	7:05pm	New York Yankees	Registration Required $17 per package
Bark At The Park	Miami Marlins	Sunday July 29th	1:10pm	San Diego Padres	call 1-877-411-2012
Dog Days Of Summer	San Francisco Giants	Saturday, August 25th	1:05pm	Atlanta Braves	Special Ticket Required
Bark In The Park #2	Arizona Diamondbacks	Sunday, August 26th	1:10pm	San Diego Padres	Dodgers Website
PuppyPalooza	Cleveland Indians	Wednesday, August 29th	7:05pm	Oakland Athletics	Must Register Ticket Package $30USD
Bark In The Park #2	Cincinnati Reds	Monday, September 10th	7:10pm	Pittsburgh Pirates	Dog Packages must be purchased ahead of time.
Dog Day #2	Houston Astros	Sunday, September 16th	1:05	Philadelphia Phillies	$40 Bullpen Box Package $20 Standing Room Only
Pups In The Park #4	Washington Nationals	Saturday September 22nd	1:05pm	Milwaukee Brewers	see Nationals Website

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Do you plan on taking your dog to the ball park this summer?

When Your Dog Refuses To Act Its Age

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Cookie is 11 years old but you would never know it. With her spunky attitude she acts more like 6. There are over 33 million senior pets in the United States alone. With the advances in modern medicine and healthier foods, pets are living much longer. Many pet companies formulate foods for senior pooches. One of those companies is Iams.

Having five different pet foods for dogs and cats, these foods are enriched with Vitamin E and other essential nutrients for aging animals.

Show How Your Pet Won't Grow Up

This week, Iams launched a special campaign on their Facebook page that celebrates senior dogs. All one does to enter is to write a 100 word essay and include a picture on how your senior dog refuses to act its age. Sixteen dogs will receive a year's worth of Iams Senior food.

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How does your senior dog break the mold?

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How Organization Helps Dog Owners

I have never been a very organized person. There are times when being organized has hit me in small bursts. But, I'm the type who loves to collect things. I do this because you never know when you'll need it. However, collecting things is only useful if you can find them easily. If you have everything in a big pile, then you're going to spend lots of time trying to track it down.

What made me take note of this was going to a conference in San Antonio with my school. We were in a website competition and competed in other contests as well. We were fortunate enough to place 1st in the website competition but fell short in the others. Part of the reason was that I didn't have the files I needed easily findable.

Each challenge we have teaches us something. Sometimes, we have to take a step back and look at what we have and what we need. It's why I was always drawn to shows like Clean Sweep. Organizing helps bring order to chaos and gets rid of the overwhelming feeling that happens when we let one too many things slide.

How It Benefits Our Dogs

Dogs are first and foremost pack animals. Like humans, they crave a routine. When my dogs know that it's time to eat or walk time, a sheer rush of excitement comes over them. Routine builds structure. With structure comes calmness. Your pets will be happy and your life will move at a more steady pace.

Taking The First Steps

When you have lots of organizing to do, the hardest part is taking the first step. Yet, it's the most important step you'll take. Even if you just do a little each day, you're one step closer than before.

I hope to start with my computer and then will bridge out to my paperwork. After that, spring cleaning can really start.

Let's Discuss!

What about you? How does organization help you as a pet owner?