Just in time for Valentine’s Day I’ve designed some brand-new notepads that are now available in my Etsy Shop, FlyingHero.
Ok fine, mom helped a bit.
Each notepad design comes with a Dachshund pen for all your super adorable writing needs.
I can’t help but ooooh and ahhhh over their cuteness.
My notepad sets are $12 each and would make the perfect gift for your Valentine this year! Or you could always just keep it for yourself!
You can fetch my new notepads and pens HERE. 
Keeping an active and healthy lifestyle is something that is very important to me. I like to keep my sleek looking hot dog shape trim and fit, and I like to make sure that the things I am ingesting (aside from the occasional pony poop on the farm) are not only great tasting, but good for me too.
When I came across the Pet Naturals of Vermont healthy product line I knew it was something I might have to take for a whirl.
Pet Naturals® of Vermont produces only the purest, most reliable formulas, including dog vitamins, cat vitamins and even glucosamine for dogs — all designed to help pets live healthier lives. The Pet Naturals team is also founding members of the National Animal Supplements Council, which was established to work cooperatively with the Association of American Feed Control Officials and the FDA. The NASC seal guarantees that pet supplements meet guidelines for quality, integrity and truth in labeling.
I spent some time on the Pet Naturals site and picked out a few products that I thought looked promising – and might be beneficial to some dogs.
Scoot Bars // A Delicious Bar to Support Anal Gland Health
Calming Chews // Supports Stress Reduction (also comes in sizes for larger dogs)
Flea and Tick Repellant Spray for Dogs and Cats
K9 Slim Down // Supports weight loss and weight management
To check out the full line of Pet Naturals Products Click HERE. You can also find a retailer near you HERE.
We still have the winter to get through first, but I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of Spring. Especially this year, because it marks the 3rd Annual Spring Doxiefest in Bel Air, Maryland!
This year I will be attending this event on Sunday, April 21, 2013 from 11am – 3pm to be hosted by the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue.
I have been invited to paint and perform during the Doxiefest and I’ll also be bringing along some of my cards and dachshund merchandise.
I’ve already begun working on a new performance, which I hope to have ready for this event.
So mark your calendars, prepare your dachshunds, and be ready for a day of doxie fun this Spring! I hope to see you there!
More details on this event can be found HERE.
Now that it’s 2013 it’s time to wrap up my journey with the 13 Project.
Several months ago Serena from Pretty Fluffy had invited me to join The 13 Project, a wonderful initiative to get involved and help animals! So I put on my cape and decided to be the best hero I could to help the animals in need!
Incase you missed it….
THE 13 PROJECT
The 13 Project is a Pretty Fluffy initiative that involves 13 acts of kindness towards animals before 2013. The goal is to embark on a list of 13 achievable and worthy goals before the year is out.
To join, all you have to do is come up with a list of up to 13 ways you can help animals before the end of 2013. You don’t need to be a millionaire, you don’t need to have a website, or be a member of a rescue organization … all you need is the desire to make a difference. Any little bit helps!
I’ve spent the last few months working on completing my goals, and although I squeezed a few of them in at the very last minute, I love to think I helped make a difference.
My goals for the 13 Project….
1. Make a charitable contribution to some of my favorite rescue groups, as I have done for the past several years, through the help of sales of my paintings and artwork that my friends the Painting Ponies have made.
The Painting Ponies and I made some donations to The Chincoteague Pony Rescue and The Main Line Animal Rescue this year to help some of the animals searching for their forever homes. I like to think that every little bit helps, and I’m happy to use some of the funds from the sale of my products throughout the year to help some of the rescue organizations.
2. Get my photo taken with Santa at a place that donates the profits to rescue groups like I have done for the past 3 years.
I went to visit Santa at my Vet’s office this year in which the proceeds benefited the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Fund for the animals.
3. Promote some local rescue group events to all of my followers through Facebook. I have shared a few rescue events with my fans so far, but hope to share even more!
4. Purchase some toys from Planet Dog, where 2% of my sale goes to the Planet Dog Foundation, an organization that helps fund the training and placement of service dogs.
Mom and Dad got me some new toys from Planet Dog for Christmas this year! I’m so happy that through the sale of these items I was able to help some very special service dogs.
5. Share some of the available adoptable dogs (like I have done in the past) at the local shelters with my followers. I shared a few of the adoptable pets at my local SPCA, and I hope to continue to share some of my four-legged friends that are in search of their forever homes.
6. Donate some of my old towels to a local animal shelter. I took a trip to the Chester County SPCA and donated a big box of unwanted towels and blankets.
7. Create Holiday Greeting Cards for my Etsy Shop and donate a percentage of the sales to animal shelters. My 2012 Holiday Greeting Cards donate 2% of all the proceeds to the Main Line Animal Rescue.
8. Promote responsible pet ownership and encourage my readers to spay/neuter their pets.
This particular goal may have slipped through the cracks just a bit, but consider this my public service announcement for 2013! Please spay and neuter your pets! I got the good old snip snip when I was 6 months old and I encourage you to do the same for your pets. We have so many animals that are in need of loving homes, and by having your pet neutered you are doing your part to cut down on the population of dogs in shelters. Check out these great reasons from the ASPCA as to why it’s important to spay and neuter.
9. Donate some of my outgrown sweaters and jackets that I no longer use to a rescue group that can use them for shelter dogs. I sent a donation of sweaters and jackets to the Dachshund Rescue of Bucks County & New Jersey to keep the rescue dachshunds nice and warm. I encourage you to do the same!
10. Create a new page on the blog that highlights ways you can involved and help rescue animals, shelters, and good causes.
Just under the wire I’ve launched a new page on my website! You’ll find my giving back link at the bottom of the blog, which features tips on how you can get involved with helping the rescue animals and how I give back myself.
11. Purchase some Rescue Chocolate as Christmas gifts that donates 100% of their profits to animal rescues.
Mom helped me purchase some rescue chocolate which I happily wrapped and gifted to my friends and family this Holiday season.
*image via Rescue Chocolate
12. Try to promote more products on my Friday Fetch feature that donate a percentage of their sales to animal charities. Since I joined the 13 Project I am happy to say that just about every feature on Friday Fetch has helped out a rescue group/cause with the sale of their items.
13. Encourage others to get involved with the 13 Project! I’ve been pinning and sharing the 13 Project with all my fans!
I hope to continue my efforts with this wonderful project, because there is always something that can be done to help the animals that we love.
And to all the animals out there looking for forever homes I send all my love. xoxo.
In keeping up with my yearly tradition I’ve decided to take a look back over the goals I made for myself last year to see how I did! I’ve also come up with a new list of goals for 2013 that will hopefully keep me on my toes!
My 2012 Goals:
1. Learn a new trick with my favorite pony, Minnow.
Ok, so I can’t recall a SPECIFIC trick I learned with Minnow this past year, but I did star in our brand-new Painting Pony DVD with him. And I had a super fun super hero shoot with Minnow this summer.
2. Compete in my first agility trial or take an agility class with a new club.
While I’m not quite ready for my first agility trial just yet, I have been taking agility classes since the spring. I’m hoping I might be ready for a trial sometime next year.
3. Make more home movies, featuring me!
I’m happy to report that I’ve created lots of new video footage this year (over 50 videos on my youtube channel!), and I even landed on two national television spots at the end of this year (which I’ll be sharing all the details on the blog soon). And if you want to catch my biggest performance of the year you can check out my new DVD HERE!
4. Get more creative with my costumes.
I’m happy to say I’ve dressed up more this year than any other year! You might recall my pilot’s outfit when I went flying, my super cool Halloween costume as Wile E. Coyote, and even my dapper Holiday outfit for this year.
5. Master some new tricks and share them on the blog.
I started a new feature on the blog this year called Let’s Get Tricky! I also added a few new tricks to my repertoire and I’m hoping to continue the trend in 2013.
6. Take pictures every month for my 2013 Calendar!
So I may not have specifically set out to take photos for my calendar every month, I did rack up quite a lot of space on Mom’s hard-drive with my thousands of photos from this year.
7. Make more DIY projects.
I definitely got my DIY on this year! I came up with over 10 great DIY projects this year, including my Birthday Bandana, a Dipped Yellow Chair, and even a Pet First Aid Kit.
8. Paint more.
Painting may have taken a bit of a backseat this year, but that didn’t stop me from getting created. I opened up my very own Etsy Shop, Flying Hero, to sell my greeting cards, calendars and more – many of which have helped raise money for animal rescues!
9. Dig more holes in the backyard.
You know I got this one covered!
10. Smile everyday!
How can you not smile when you’re having this much fun!
So moving on to the upcoming year, I can’t wait to start 2013 off with a bang!
2013 Goals:
So what about you? What are your goals for 2013?
Don’t forget to start 2013 off right, check out my Calendar available for purchase HERE! Hurry, because I only have a few copies left!
The day has finally come! It’s time to announce the official release of the brand-new Super Pony DVD, staring the talented Minnow from Painting Pony…..and ME!
Thanks to my talented Uncle Taylor and Depthink Productions, we began filming for the DVD this past summer, and I’m so excited that it’s finally ready to share with everyone!
Check out the DVD Trailer:
ON THIS DVD
Trainer, Kyley DiLuigi, introduces us to Super Pony, the alter ego of the talented Chincoteague Pony, Minnow! Watch as he shows us some of his favorite trick performances, many of which have been performed at expos, fairs, schools, and even the Annual Chincoteague Pony Penning. Several performances also include Minnow’s lovable sidekick, Ammo the Dachshund, as well as other members of the Painting Pony crew. In addition to 5 featured videos, this DVD also contains 2 bonus videos: a visit to Iron Horse Farm, home to the Painting Ponies; and a talk given by Kyley about everyone’s favorite Chincoteague Pony, Misty of Chincoteague.
PAINTING PONY
In 2007, Painting Pony was founded when Kyley DiLuigi decided to bring her paints from art school out to the farm where she kept her 14-year-old pony, Minnow. That cold winter day Minnow became the World’s First Painting Chincoteague Pony as he created his very first masterpiece. As it became evident that Minnow had a gift that he truly loved, the paintings he created began to pile higher and higher. Feeling the need to share Minnow’s art with the world, Kyley started PaintingPony.com and the rest is history!
The Super Pony DVD is approx. 20 minutes and is available for purchase at $12 on PaintingPony.com
You’ll get to see performances by me and Minnow as well as me and my buddy Trooper. You even get to see me paint!
There is still plenty of time to order your copy for Holiday Gifts!
As a special gift to all my followers, enter code FREESHIP at checkout to receive free shipping on your entire order! (domestic orders only).
Snag your copy HERE.
Being that it’s Black Friday (the biggest Holiday Shopping Day of the Year), I thought it would be fun to do a little Holiday Spirit round-up for you AND YOUR DOG. Because we all know how much fun it is to get into the Holiday Spirit. So here’s a few dog-gone-great items I’ve been drooling over lately ….
1. Lumps of Coal Dog Cookies from Bocce’s Bakery
2. Threshold Dog Mug with Spoon form Target
3. Found Holiday Collar from Olive
4. Scottie Dog Stocking Holder from Target
5. Santa is My Homeboy T-shirt from Scutte
I don’t know about you, but I’m totally ready to get my jingle jangle on! While your getting into the Holiday Shopping Spirit, don’t forget to check out my Online Shop for great Holiday Cards as well as my 2013 Calendar, it makes a great Christmas gift!
We’re a day away from Thanksgiving, and it has me thinking of all the animals out there that don’t have a family to spend turkey day with. I wish I could open my door to every single one of them, but since that’s just not feasible I know I can help to do my part through my efforts with the 13 Project.
A few weeks ago Serena from Pretty Fluffy had invited me to join The 13 Project, a wonderful initiative to get involved and help animals!
Incase you missed it….
THE 13 PROJECT
The 13 Project is a Pretty Fluffy initiative that involves 13 acts of kindness towards animals before 2013. The goal is to emmbark on a list of 13 achievable and worthy goals before the year is out.
To join, all you have to do is come up with a list of up to 13 ways you can help animals before the end of 2013. You don’t need to be a millionaire, you don’t need to have a website, or be a member of a rescue organization … all you need is the desire to make a difference. Any little bit helps!
I’ve spent the last few weeks working on completing some of my goals, so I thought I would give everyone a little update on my progress so far.
My goals for the 13 Project….
1. Make a charitable contribution to some of my favorite rescue groups, as I have done for the past several years, through the help of sales of my paintings and artwork that my friends the Painting Ponies have made.
2. Get my photo taken with Santa at a place that donates the profits to rescue groups like I have done for the past 3 years.
3. Promote some local rescue group events to all of my followers through Facebook. I have shared a few rescue events with my fans so far, but hope to share even more!
4. Purchase some toys from Planet Dog, where 2% of my sale goes to the Planet Dog Foundation, an organization that helps fund the training and placement of service dogs.
5. Share some of the available adoptable dogs (like I have done in the past) at the local shelters with my followers. I shared a few of the adoptable pets at my local SPCA, and I hope to continue to share some of my four-legged friends that are in search of their forever homes.
6. Donate some of my old towels to a local animal shelter. I took a trip to the Chester County SPCA and donated a big box of unwanted towels and blankets.
7. Create Holiday Greeting Cards for my Etsy Shop and donate a percentage of the sales to animal shelters. My 2012 Holiday Greeting Cards donate 2% of all the proceeds to the Main Line Animal Rescue. The more you buy the more I can donate!
8. Promote responsible pet ownership and encourage my readers to spay/neuter their pets.
9. Donate some of my outgrown sweaters and jackets that I no longer use to a rescue group that can use them for shelter dogs. I recently sent a donation of sweaters and jackets to the Dachshund Rescue of Bucks County & New Jersey to keep the rescue dachshunds nice and warm. I encourage you to do the same!
10. Create a new page on the blog that highlights ways you can involved and help rescue animals, shelters, and good causes.
11. Purchase some Rescue Chocolate as Christmas gifts that donates 100% of their profits to animal rescues.
12. Try to promote more products on my Friday Fetch feature that donate a percentage of their sales to animal charities. Since I joined the 13 Project I am happy to say that just about every feature on Friday Fetch has helped out a rescue group/cause with the sale of their items.
13. Encourage others to get involved with the 13 Project! I’ve been pinning and sharing the 13 Project with all my fans!
I still have a ways to go to complete my list, but I’m making good progress! I hope you’ll join me in The 13 Project! I’d love to hear your ideas of animal kindness too, post links to your list of 13 goals in the comment section below so that we can all share and get inspiration on how to help more animals!
And to all the animals out there looking for forever homes I send all my love this Thanksgiving and every day. xoxo.
It’s true, I go on lots and lots of adventures with my family, but did you know that when I travel with my family most of the time it is to perform with my Painting Pony friends. All that is about to change though, because this week I’m traveling without the ponies all the way to North Carolina to visit my Uncle Taylor (the same Uncle Taylor who filmed our new Painting Pony DVD).
This will be the longest road trip I’ve ever taken, and the best part is that I not only get to travel with my family, but I also get to travel with my bestest buddy Trooper! Best week ever!
Over the weekend I helped mom and dad pack for the big trip, so I thought it would be fun to share with everyone exactly what ended up in my personal suitcase.
Ammo’s Suitcase:
I’m so excited to reach my destination, and I’ll be sure to post pictures of my road trip on Facebook and Instagram as I travel. But in case you miss any of the excitement, not to worry – I’ll give you a full recap of all my adventures when I return next week!
In keeping with my goals for the 13 Project I have been collecting unwanted towels and blankets for the past few months. So this past weekend I decided I finally had a big box filled enough to make a trip to my local SPCA.
I was excited to lend a helping paw and put my old towels to good use by giving them to animals that could use them more than me. I knew they would love them because I personally tested each and every one for optimal softness.
So we loaded up the car and headed to the Chester County SPCA. I had to wait in the car while Mom and Dad took my donation inside, but when they returned they shared with me some of the pets that were looking forever homes at the SPCA.
Duke is a super lovable family dog who is 4 years old. He loves all people and kids and is already housebroken. If you want someone to play fetch with, then this is the boy for you!
This sweet girl Ginger, a terrier mix, was Mom and Dad’s favorite. She had the cutest little face and silly little ears that stood straight up. She is about 1-3 years old and was found as a stray.
To see more adoptable pets at the Chester County SPCA, CLICK HERE.
Mom said she wished we could have brought all of the puppies looking for families home with us, but since that’s just not possible for us we hope that by donating towels and blankets we can do our part to help in some way. Even if it’s just a small thing.
So who else is with me in helping the shelters? There is always something you can do to help; adopt a dog, donate old blankets & towels, share adoptable pets with your friends and family – I know you can do it! We can all be heroes for the animals just looking for a little love.