Giving Back and Blanket ID Tags

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Ammo

Ammo the Dachshund - Super Hero - On the Moon

Super Heroes do more than just look great in capes, they also help their community! I am proud to be a supporter of animal rescues and helping shelter animals in need.

A few months ago I created a new page on my blog all about giving back. You can check it out HERE.

Giving Back // Lending a Helping Paw // Ammo the Dachshund

I love to do everything I can to help animals in need, so when an opportunity popped up to help a rescue of my choice, I jumped at the chance.

Blanket ID (makers of those fun id tags that keep your pets safe) recently launched a contest looking for cute sayings for their new id tags in their “Significant Others” collection. The winning saying will make it onto a Blanket ID tag in which $3 from every sale will go to the winner’s favorite animal rescue.

Giving Back // Lending a Helping Paw - Blanket ID // Ammo the Dachshund

My tag submission, “My Hero”, recently made it to the top 10 finalists and is now in the running to be chosen!

Now I need your help to get my tag to the top!

You can vote for my tag (#4, My Hero) by just leaving a comment with the number 4 on the Blanket ID blog, on their Facebook page or emailing it to cate@blanketID.com, share it if you like as much as you can and help me and my chosen rescue. Voting ends Today, Monday 4th March at midnight. Click HERE to VOTE.

Regardless of whether or not my design wins (although it would be fun to win), animals in need will get a helping paw! And that’s the most important part!

Sponsor Welcome: K9 CarFence

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Ammo

I’m very excited to welcome my new blog sponsor, K9 CarFence!

Sponsor Welcome // K9 Carfence // Ammo the Dachshund

You might remember a couple of months ago I got to test out their K9 CarFence in my own car (you can read my review here).

I’m a huge advocate of keeping pets safe in the car (we’re all precious cargo now aren’t we?), and the K9 Carfence is one of those products that does just that! We should all be able to agree that allowing your dog to roam freely in the car while you are driving is not very safe, for you or your pet. With the K9Carfence you can still allow your dog that freedom in the car, while keeping them safe at the same time.

Some key features of the K9Carfence include:

Catches and cradles dogs in a soft strong net in case of sudden stops
Fast, easy, no-tools set up
Keeps your pet visible to you at all times with the see-through mesh
Keeps pets in a safe confined area and out from under car pedals or laps which can easily distract a driver
Can accommodate multiple dogs within one K9Carfence
Easy to fold up and move to another vehicle

K9 Carfence Big Dog Ad

K9 CarFence has offered up a special promo code for all of our readers! Use AMMO at checkout to receive FREE SHIPPING on your order.

You can shop with K9 CarFence HERE and also be sure to like them on Facebook!

Throwback Thursday: The Head Tilt

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Ammo

It’s Throwback Thursday time! I dug through my old puppy photos and pulled out these gems to share with you today.

Throwback Thursday: The Puppy Head Tilt // Ammo the Dachshund

I was pretty cute, right? Well it’s about to get even cuter – because there is one thing I’m pretty sure none of you can resist…..it’s the elusive puppy head tilt!

Throwback Thursday: The Puppy Head Tilt // Ammo the Dachshund

What’s that you say, you’ve melted into a puddle of goo? Yea, I can have that effect. *wink*

The Sunny Spot

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Ammo

The Sunny Spot // Ammo the Dachshund

Did you ever find that perfect sunny spot in the house? You know the one, it’s warm and soft, and makes you just want to snuggle up and close your eyes.

The Sunny Spot // Ammo the Dachshund

There really is only one thing that can drag me from a sunny spot…..COOKIES!

The Sunny Spot // Ammo the Dachshund

Do you have any? Because I’d gladly lend you my sunny spot for the afternoon if you did! *wink*

Ammo’s Oscar Recap

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Ammo

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.

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

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

I got my hair did!

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

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

It’s almost as if I was actually there!

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).

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.

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!

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.

Friday Fetch: Deal Sites for Dog Products

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Ammo

It’s no secret that I love a good deal, I mean who doesn’t? So today I decided to round up some of my favorite deal sites where you can snag some dog-gone great pet products at great prices.

Friday Fetch: Deal Sites for Dog Products // Ammo the Dachshund // Fab.com

First up is Fab.com – A curated site of everyday design products at great prices. It’s a site designed to show you some fantastically designed pet products and also allows you to share your favorite design inspirations.

Their well-designed collection of Pet Products is ever changing as new things are added every week.

You can check out the Pet Shop here, and sign-up for Fab here.

Friday Fetch: Deal Sites for Dog Products // Ammo the Dachshund // Fab.com

Next up is LeLe Pets – featuring daily deals on pet products that are up to 70% off. Most sales run for 72 hours and 1% of their annual sales is donated to the ASPCA. You can sign up for LeLe Pets here.

Friday Fetch: Deal Sites for Dog Products // Ammo the Dachshund // LeLe Pets

Friday Fetch: Deal Sites for Dog Products // Ammo the Dachshund // Joss and Main Last but not least is one of my favorites, Joss & Main. Their “pet” deals are a little less frequent, but when they do pop up it’s not to be missed. Their carefully curated events usually last around 3 days and features products up to 70% off. You can sign-up for Joss & Main here.

Friday Fetch: Deal Sites for Dog Products // Ammo the Dachshund // Joss and Main

All of these deal sites are free to sign-up for and bring the world of dogs & design right to your inbox! Happy Shopping!

Throwback Thursday: Athletic Ammo

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Ammo

Since I’ve been laying a little low lately (while mom’s recovering from knee surgery), I decided it would be fun to share some of my adorably cute photos from my puppy years. I didn’t have a blog back then, so these photos haven’t seen the light of day in quite some time. But have no fear, it’s Throwback Thursday time, and I’ve dug through my archives and found some super sweet puppy pictures to brighten your day!

Throwback Thursday: Ammo the Dachshund's Puppy Years

As you can see, even at a couple months old I was quite the athletic guy! It’s no wonder my muscles are huge now. And check out my spots! I bet you didn’t know that I’m actually a red dapple, and at certain times of the year (when the sun hits me just right) my spots are much more visible.

I hope you enjoyed my #throwbackthursday – perhaps I’ll have to make this a regular feature on the blog!

Super Hero Day!

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Ammo

I decided that today needs to be a Super Hero Day! Because what’s more fun than a Super Hero Day?

ammo the dachshund super hero

So I rounded up a few of my recent Super Hero videos on Vine (you can follow me @kyleydiluigi) for your enjoyment today! I hope it makes your day extra Super!

Ammo the Super Hero Dachshund! #dachshund #dog #pet #superhero vine.co/v/b6ZZhmrl2dv

— Kyley (@kyleydiluigi) February 18, 2013

Even super heroes have wardrobe malfunctions. #dachshund #ammothedachshund #pet #pets #funny #superhero vine.co/v/b6ZmBjFeZFQ

— Kyley (@kyleydiluigi) February 18, 2013

Super heroes are ready at a moments notice! #dachshund #superhero #pet #ammothedachshund vine.co/v/b6Zmg1dH7zX

— Kyley (@kyleydiluigi) February 18, 2013

Super Hero Ammo!! #dachshund #pet #superhero #funny #dog vine.co/v/b6ZKdetp7br

— Kyley (@kyleydiluigi) February 18, 2013

Happy Super Hero Day everyone!

Stylish Toy Storage for Dogs

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Ammo