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Valentine’s Day Love

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Happy Valentine’s Day to all my friends out there! And just in case no one’s told you yet today….

It’s true.

You might be wondering why I’m dressed up in my Artist gear. Well, it’s because over the weekend I was very busy making a very special Valentine’s Day gift for my bestest pal, Trooper.

Just don’t mention this to my girlfriend Cricket, I sorta forgot to get her something! Shhh!

Anyway, here’s what I gave Trooper for V-day…

I made a portrait of him! I think it looks just like him, don’t you? And just in case you forgot to get someone a Valentine’s Day present too, I can make a custom pet portrait for you too!

Check it out in my online shop! Enter code AMMOPAL at checkout to get 10% off your order!

Kisses from your pal, Ammo.

Friday Fetch: Valentine’s Day Edition

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With Valentine’s Day approaching sooner than you know it, I thought I’d round up a few items perfect for your sweetheart. Well if your sweetheart happens to be of the 4 legged kind! So here’s my round-up of V-day gifts for your favorite pooch!

P.S. To all my doggie pals….it helps to give the sad puppy dog eyes when your mom or dad is reading this post. Then they will feel really bad for you and buy you lots of goodies for Valentine’s Day. Just a helpful tip from your pal Ammo.

Heart Collar from SillyBuddy

You Bake ‘Em Dog Biscuits from RedFlare (update – item no longer available)

Handmade Dog Toy from Wags and Wiggles

All Natural Valentine Dog Treats from Signature Bonz

For the Boys: Valentine Silk Tie from GypsyTailor

For the Girls: Valentine’s Day Ruffle Dress from Young Urban Puppy

Don’t forget there is still time to send a Valentine’s Day Greeting featuring your favorite blog writer…me! Shop for Vday cards here. (You can still get them sent directly to your special Valentine!) Enter code AMMOPAL at checkout to get 10% off your order!

Spreading the Love

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Since it’s now officially 2011, that means it’s time for me to make my donation to my special charity of choice! For me that would be the Main Line Animal Rescue this year.

Over the past 8 months (since I first dove into the World of Art), I’ve been slowly setting aside some money to make my donation. And since my friends like to help out with a good cause too, The Painting Ponies helped make my donation even bigger this year. Thanks Minnow, Blitz & Boomer!

The MLAR mission statement:

Main Line Animal Rescue specializes in the rescue and placement of abused, unwanted and abandoned companion animals. We never discriminate on the basis of health, age or breed. By involving and educating the community, Main Line Animal Rescue works to raise the public’s awareness of the plight of homeless animals as well as realizing the benefits of adopting an animal in need. Our animals are examined, vaccinated, spayed or neutered and receive any and all medical treatment before they are placed in carefully screened homes.

I also decided to share with you some very special friends that are currently up for adoption at MLAR.

Meet Belinda, a 7 year old black and tan female Doxie. Looking for someone to love her!

This is Betty, an 8 year old black and tan female long hair Doxie.

Pretzel is an 11 year old black Dachshund looking for a nice family to call his  own.

I am totally potty trained, love to go for short walks and am content to just sit next to my owner or lay by the windows where the sun comes in. I am a little timid so would do best with a quiet home. I am very sweet and will get so excited when you walk in the door. I run around in circles and hop around wagging my tail. I am presently being fostered by a family with two other dogs, but to be honest I’m not that interested in either of them. I am much more interested in people. Please come and meet me and see for yourself how adorable I am.

Rodney is a 7 year old red Dachshund looking for someone to love him!

There are lots more LOVELY dogs available for adoption at MLAR (not just doxies) – I just have a soft spot in my heart for my short and long brothers from another mother. So if you’re looking to bring someone into your home to love FOREVER AND EVER, be sure to check out MLAR – or any other local rescue in your area…..every dog deserves a home and someone to love them!

I send all my love to all the animals out there looking for their forever homes. Hugs and Kisses, your pal Ammo.

Check out which Charities the Painting Ponies were able to help this year here.

Christmas Wrap-up

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I know Christmas is long over, but…..I forgot to tell you about some of the cool things my mom & dad got for Christmas. Honestly, I think there was a mistake, and they were supposed to be for me – Santa must have gotten confused. Either way, I’m sure mom and dad won’t mind if I play with them too!

Mom got a super cool Dachshund pen. I think it looks like me, don’t you?

Photobooth Dogs! Ahhhh! Santa must read my blog!

101 dog tricks! Santa knows me well!

Mom got the super cool Silhouette SD – master at cutting crafts….you know I got lots of projects up my sleeves paws for 2011! Humm, I’m thinking Ammo the Dachshund die cut stickers to plaster all over the World….the possibilities are endless!

Mom’s big gift from Dad – a phone with internet capabilities! We all know this was really just a gift for me….you know, so I can update my facebook page and blog on the fly. Afterall, it’s got my picture on it doesn’t it?

Now all I gotta do is get to the store to pick out which phone I want. Do you think they have ones with buttons big enough for paws?

Holiday Adventure part 1

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My Holiday Cheer came in lots of packages this year! Woo hoo! I must have done something really good to deserve it.

You might remember my Holiday Wish List I made earlier, well I think Santa must have seen it too, because he brought me lots of goodies that I wanted! I even got a few items from some very special friends!

First I got to open a special gift from my friend Buddy!

Just check out how awesome I look in my new SillyBuddy collar, and yes, it has mustaches on it. I mean come on, how cool is that!

It really made me smile!

Then I got to open a gift from my mom ….

And you’ll never guess what I got…..

It’s a mustache id tag to match my new collar from Makeyourdogsmile

I can’t wait to show off my new wardrobe at the dog park! Everyone will be jealous.

Then it was another gift from mom and dad!

A new squeak toy! Oh boy!

Then my dad got me my VERY OWN hamster!

(he was pretty fun…until I realized he wasn’t real!)

And then it was the very special gift from SANTA!

It’s reindeer antlers….maybe from Blitzen? Or Rudolph???? I’m so lucky! Don’t worry though, there was a note in the box from Santa that said they were naturally shed reindeer antlers, meaning no magic reindeers were harmed to get them, phew!

After Christmas at my house I got to go to my pal Trooper’s house for more Christmas!

Trooper was in the festive mood when I arrived. He had fun showing me all his new toys! Trooper even got me a special toy for Christmas.

But you will have to wait until tomorrow to hear about the rest of my Christmas adventure!

Christmas Loot

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I knew I was a good boy, I just knew it!

Santa brought me lots of Christmas loot this year!

And I enjoyed opening every single gift!

But nothing is better than spotting the tree full of presents on Christmas morning.

I hope you got lots of Christmas goodies too! Tomorrow I’ll tell you all about the special gifts I got!

Friday Fetch: Bubbles!

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Seriously…these are some AWESOME Bubbles! It’s the BUBBLE BUDDY!

Bacon scented bubbles for dogs? Now what’s better than that? (well aside from the BBQ Chicken & Peanut Butter scents) I seriously hope Santa had room for this in my stocking this year. You hear that Santa? I hope it’s not too late!!

Maybe if you were good this year you can get a bubble buddy too….or you could just buy your own here from Barker & Meowsky.

And if the “Bubble Buddy” is anything like the Bubble Buddy from SpongeBob Squarepants…….that would be fantastic!

Happy Christmas Eve!

Friday Fetch: Photobooth Dogs

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If you didn’t already know, I have a love of photobooths. Perhaps it’s because my mom immortalized me into photobooth art. (Check it out here). Whatever the case may be, I’m digging this book right now.

“Photobooth Dogs” by Cameron Woo which can be found on ModCloth

The book is filled with vintage photobooth photos that contain some super cute pooches. It makes me wish there was a photobooth in my town!

Christmas Goodies Wishlist

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Now that it’s officially December I think it’s only fair that I get to show you all the Christmas goodies that I’m lusting for. Who knows, maybe you’ll find inspiration for your own super-doggie pals!

Oh and if you get to see Santa……please tell him I’ve been a REALLY good dog this year!

Mustache ID Tag from BowWowzerZ

Carnival Dog Collar from SillyBuddy also loving the Mustache Dog Collar from SillyBuddy

Elmer Fudd Hat from Kalyxcraftopia

Super Poop Bags from Olivegreendog.com (update – item no longer available)

Turquoise Harness from Kalyxcornucopia

Squeaky Dog toy from DudleyandBea

Natural Shed Dog Antler Chews from Antlerstuff you can also get them from AntlerPantry

Glass Pet Dish from Cascobayglass

P.S. Here’s a photo of me on Santa’s lap in 2008…..I’m not gonna lie…..I was a little worried Santa might eat me.

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So what’s on your Christmas list this year? Or can you think of something that you know I’d love? Add it to the comments below so we can all check it out!!

Looking for more Holiday gift ideas for your Super Dog (or Super Human)? Check out my Etsy Shop!

My Buddy and Me

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This blog post will have you humming this song in no time! Everyone needs a buddy.

A few days ago I found my buddy in the mail. I was shocked when I saw they hadn’t poked any air holes for him!?

How you breathing in there buddy?

I’ll rescue you Buddy!

I’m not sure he can be resuscitated

Regardless, I love my new Buddy

My Buddy and Me

Thank you for my special friend! He will last until I decide to chew him up into tiny pieces. Then it will be time for a new Buddy to share my love with. Don’t judge me.