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Rescue Animals and Blanket ID

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Last week I wrote about my saying (“My Hero”) that I had submitted to the Blanket ID “Significant Others” Tag Contest, and I asked you (my fans) to help my tag win by voting so that I could choose a lucky animal rescue to donate money from the sale of my tags to.

Well thanks to all of you I placed second! Which means in a few short weeks my tag will be available for purchase from Blanket ID!

Blanket ID Winners // Ammo the Dachshund

As exciting as this is, I’m even more excited to announce that the rescue I have chosen to receive $3 from every sale of my tag is the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue!

Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue (CCDR) is a National Non-Profit 501(c)(3), all-volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing needy Dachshunds and Dachshund mixes from coast to coast.

Just look at some of these cuties they have available for adoption:

Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue // Ammo the Dachshund

Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue // Ammo the Dachshund

Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue // Ammo the Dachshund

To see all of their available dogs visit the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue.

Ammo the Dachshund // Backyard Super Hero

So if you’d like to be a hero just like me, then you might consider making a purchase of my Blanket ID tag once it is available (I’ll be sure to let you know). And you can also come visit me on April 21st at the Spring Doxie Fest to benefit the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue. More details HERE.

Slap on your cape, and grab a helmet, because there are always heroes welcome in my club! Ammo the Dachshund

 

Giveaway from CafePress

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**This giveaway is no longer accepting entries**

If you are like me, then you are probably are a pretty unique individual. So when the people behind CafePress, makers of unique gifts that express people’s unique personalities, offered up a giveaway for my readers, I jumped at the chance.

At CafePress you’ll find millions of one-of-a-kind designs on every topic you can imagine like dachshund jewelry, pet bowls, and gifts for dog lovers.

Custom Dog Clothing // Cafe Press Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Pet Bowl // Cafe Press Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Jewelry // Cafe Press Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And even if you can’t find exactly what you are looking for you can also make your own personalized items with their easy design tool which allows you the ability to add photos, text, images, or even create designs or logos from scratch.

Custom Dog Clothing // Cafe Press Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Cafe Press Giveaway // Ammo the DachshundThanks to CafePress one lucky reader will receive a $25 gift certificate to use on anything their heart may desire at CafePress!

 

Here’s How to Win:

PRIZE: One $25 Gift Certificate to Cafe Press
TO ENTER: Comment on this post (you must comment on the BLOG – not on our facebook page) with the words “MAKE MY DAY” and….
BONUS QUESTION: If you could make anything for your dog, what would it be? Perhaps you wish you had mad sewing skills and could DIY a dog bed, or maybe you want to paint a picture of your favorite furry friend. Whatever it is, do tell!
GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 10:00pm EST
NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
PRIZE SHIPS: United States (sorry international readers)
RULES: one entry per e-mail address. Winner will be selected using random.org (meaning the winner is drawn at random) – and will be announced shortly afterward. Good Luck!

The Harlem Shake with Ammo the Dachshund

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The latest meme floating around right now is The Harlem Shake, a song that has sparked a series of dance videos to an instrumental song produced by the artist Baauer. And since I’m never one to miss out on a meme, I decided to do my own rendition.

I bet you are mad impressed with my dance skills right!? I’ve been practicing if you can’t tell.

The Harlem Shake with Ammo the Dachshund

Anyone else do their own rendition of the Harlem Shake? Let’s see it! Post your favorite ones in the comment section! Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo’s Oscar Recap

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The stars, the lights, the cameras, and the red carpet – The Oscars was on last night – and of course I was in attendance. Ok well sort of (from my couch at least), but that’s the very best seat in the house anyway.

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

Just because I didn’t get to walk the actual red carpet doesn’t mean I didn’t dress the part.

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

I wore the always fashionable Silly Buddy Bowtie – and even had a chance to get a little primping done.

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

I got my hair did!

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

Admittedly my hair dresser isn’t quite up on the most fashionable trends, but I rocked that mullet anyway.

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

The oscars provided me with a full night of entertainment as I got down with all the singing & dancing.

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

It’s almost as if I was actually there!

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

I also had my eyes peeled all night for one of my celebrity pals, Crusoe (you may remember that we both dressed up as Wile E. Coyote this past year for Halloween).

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

Crusoe apparently won an Oscar (meyer-weiner) for Best Celebrity Dog (hello, where was my nomination?) – but since the Academy Awards went on well past my bed time I just couldn’t stay awake to see his acceptance speech.

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m sure he just rambled off a list of thank yous that included his squeaky toys and celebrity stylists – so I gather I probably didn’t miss much. *wink*

Even though I didn’t catch an actual glimpse of Crusoe on the red carpet, I have my own speculations as to why Kristen Stewart walked the carpet with crutches (run-in with a shorter than average celebrity??? hummmm Crusoe?). We may never know for sure!

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund - Kristen Stewart on Crutches

Next year I hope to be out on the red carpet myself – and I’ve already started planning my outfit! I’m thinking a neon yellow tux would really make me jump out in the crowd!

So what about you, what was your favorite part of the oscars this year?

Kristen Stewart Image originally via Christopher Polk/Getty found here.

Ammo the Dachshund

New in the Shop! Hot Dog Notepads

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A few weeks ago I announced the launch of new notepads and fun little doxie pens in my shop, which you can see HERE. Well, mom and I decided why have only two designs when you can have three!

So with a little inspiration from yours truly, we came up with the Hot Dog notepad!

Hot Dog Notepad & Doxie Pen Set // Flying Hero Etsy Shop via Ammo the Dachshund

Hot Dog Notepad & Doxie Pen Set // Flying Hero Etsy Shop via Ammo the Dachshund

Mom drew the little hot dog shape, which by the way looks so so yummy!

Hot Dog Notepad & Doxie Pen Set // Flying Hero Etsy Shop via Ammo the Dachshund

Hot Dog Notepad & Doxie Pen Set // Flying Hero Etsy Shop via Ammo the Dachshund

Even the little doxie pen looks oh so fun to play with, but I’m still perplexed at how he can snap in half like that!

Hot Dog Notepad & Doxie Pen Set // Flying Hero Etsy Shop via Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own hot dog notepads and pens in my etsy shop HERE. Maybe you can even mail me a love note! Ammo the Dachshund

Adorable Goodness for your Monday

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It’s Monday, so I thought what better way to beat the Monday blues than to have a little photoshoot of adorable cuteness.

Super Model Dachshund // Ammo the Dachshund

The hope is that my stunning good looks just brighten up your day.

Super Model Dachshund // Ammo the Dachshund

And my eyes, can you see that twinkle of sunshine in my eyes? That’s just for you.

Super Model Dachshund // Ammo the Dachshund

So snap out of your Monday funk, spin around in your office chair & let my little Dachshund smile make your day that much better! xoxo, Ammo the Dachshund

Valentine’s Day DIY – Dog Collar Heart Accessory

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Valentine’s Day is almost here, so with a little help from my mom I whipped up this happy heart DIY to help you spread some love any day of the year!

Valentine's Day DIY // Heart Collar Accessory for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

DIY – Dog Collar Heart Accessory

This simple DIY can be made with a few items that you can likely find laying around your house.

What you need:

  • Scissors
  • A few small scraps of fabric
  • Needle and thread
  • Elastic
  • Sharpie
  • Dog Collar
  • Cotton stuffing (don’t have any on hand? you could always use some paper towels or tissues)
  • Embroidery thread (substitute needle and thread if you don’t have any)
  • Metallic paint (optional)
  • Pencil with eraser (optional)

Valentine's Day DIY // Heart Collar Accessory for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 1: Using a sharpie draw two small heart shapes onto your fabric. You may want to draw one on a plain piece of printer paper first and cut it out to use as a stencil.

Valentine's Day DIY // Heart Collar Accessory for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 2: Cut both hearts out of your fabric.

Valentine's Day DIY // Heart Collar Accessory for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 3: If you are using a plain piece of fabric then you may want to add a little Bling. By using the eraser end of your pencil you can stamp some dots of gold metallic paint onto your fabric hearts.

Valentine's Day DIY // Heart Collar Accessory for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 4: Next measure the width of your dog collar, add about an inch, and cut this length out of your elastic. Once your paint is dry on your hearts you will want to sew a piece of looped elastic to the painted side with a needle and thread.

Valentine's Day DIY // Heart Collar Accessory for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 5: Place your heart cutouts on top of each other (paint side up) and begin to stitch the two together using a piece of embroidery floss (or regular thread if that’s all you have). Stop stitching when you are about 3/4 of the way around.

Valentine's Day DIY // Heart Collar Accessory for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 6: Stuff your heart with cotton filler (or any other stuffing you would like to use) and then stitch your heart the rest of the way shut.

Valentine's Day DIY // Heart Collar Accessory for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Your heart collar accessory is now complete, and you can slip it onto your dog’s collar.

Valentine's Day DIY // Heart Collar Accessory for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Valentine's Day DIY // Heart Collar Accessory for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

I don’t know about you, but I think it totally says I LOVE YOU!

Valentine's Day DIY // Heart Collar Accessory for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

If you decide not to add paint to your happy little heart, you may want to use a fun fabric instead – just like the one my mom made below.

Valentine's Day DIY // Heart Collar Accessory for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m totally wearing my heart on my sleeve neck!

Valentine's Day DIY // Heart Collar Accessory for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

If you’re looking for more ways to spread a little love this year, make sure you check out my online SHOP for Valentine’s Day Greetings and more! Ammo the Dachshund

The collars I am wearing in this feature are from the lovely Mattie & Margot, and they have lots of great colors that would look oh so sweet with a happy little heart on them. 

Also you can fetch the id tag I’m wearing above from Blanket ID.

My Crazy Rebels Custom Pet Painting

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Right before Christmas my mom entered a giveaway on the Pawsh blog for a spiffy pet painting made by the fine folks at Crazy Rebels. And as luck would have it, she won! The even better part was that the painting was going to be of me!

So I helped mom look through lots of my photos, and we picked out this silly photo from a few years ago of me in my super hero cape. I thought it would look fun turned into a cartoon style painting.

Crazy Rebels Custom Pet Painting // Ammo the Dachshund

The I headed over to Design Seeds and picked out the blue background color seen in the photo below.

Crazy Rebels Custom Pet Painting // Ammo the Dachshund

And a few weeks later this fun painting arrived at my doorstep.

Crazy Rebels Custom Pet Painting // Ammo the Dachshund

Silly and fun, just like me!

Crazy Rebels Custom Pet Painting // Ammo the Dachshund

Crazy Rebels Custom Pet Painting // Ammo the Dachshund

You can check out all the fun products from Crazy Rebels HERE. Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Dog Clocks from Allen Designs

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For Christmas my Uncle Taylor and Aunt Laurel got me a really spiffy Dachshund clock. So spiffy that I decided to do a little research, where I discovered Allen Designs; makers of quirky dog clocks and so much more!

Artist, Michelle, tries to create art that is eccentric, witty, and unique. I poured through her online shop and picked out a few of my favorite canine clocks to share with you.

Friday Fetch: Dog Clocks from Allen Designs via Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Dog Clocks from Allen Designs via Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Dog Clocks from Allen Designs via Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Dog Clocks from Allen Designs via Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Dog Clocks from Allen Designs via Ammo the Dachshund

Aren’t they so fun? You can fetch your own dog clock and other fun items from Allen Designs HERE. Ammo the Dachshund