I heard the other day that we have another national holiday coming. Did you know that February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day? Seriously?! Someone that doesn’t have pets must have created the holiday! Do we not love our pets every day?! I try my best to show my dogs how much I love them every day of their life, even to the point of spoiling them. Right off, I can think of at least 5 ways I show my pets love everyday! My dogs spoil me with their love, compassion, and total devotion and they mean the world to me. I love knowing they are healthy and happy. I also love seeing the sparkle in their eyes and the incredible zest for living each day to the fullest!
You have to admit that Seager’s smile is contagious! Come on! Admit it! You just smiled back at him didn’t you?!
We will play along for National Love Your Pet Day and do something extra special – maybe a car ride or some of those homemade peanut butter treats they love so much. But, we will also keep enjoying ‘Love Your Pet Every Day’ around here!
5 Ways I Show My Pets Love Everyday!
Daily Fresh Air
One of the things my pups love most is getting outside in the fresh air. We won’t mention that hole Ozzy has started to dig! We haven’t solved that digging problem yet!
Daily Exercise
I make sure they get plenty of exercise. Exercise is a must for staying healthy and happy. They also love the walks and all the new smells along the way, so it’s a happy time all the way around.
Playtime
Of course, I allow them plenty of playtime with each other. While they run, romp, and wrestle they expend pent up energy. Ever heard the saying ‘a tired dog is a happy dog’? Well, a tired dog is also a good dog! It keeps them out of mischievous behavior inside the house which, in turn, makes this dog mom happy!
A Daily Treat
A day just isn’t a day without getting a tasty treat! Of course, all the pups enjoy treat time! I call it their appetizer. It’s just a little snack before we get to the main course.
Nutritious Natural Dog Food
For a love and bond as strong as what I have with my dogs, I want to know I am providing the VERY best in nutrition. My pets may not realize I am showing my love with the dog food I give them, as they can’t read labels and have no idea on what a good diet is, but I do. I also know the gut is the core essential to helping them live a healthy long life. By feeding them Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food it helps me give back the love and appreciation I receive from them. Good nutritious dog food is THE best way I show my pets I love them every day.
While nutrition plays a large role in keeping them healthy, food is more than ‘just’ nutrition. It’s also about comfort, love and appreciation. Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food brings it all together.
Not only do I, and my pets, love the food – Chicken Soup for the Soul is truly a company I am proud to stand behind! Why, you ask? Well, I love companies that give back! Simple as that! Chicken Soup for the Soul is doing a lot behind the scenes to help shelter pets – an y’all know I am an advocate for shelter pets! A portion of all proceeds from the sale of Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food goes to The Humpty Dumpty Institute, which helps support organizations that feed and care for animals in shelters! And, royalities from their new books, Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Very Good, Very Bad Dog and Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Very Good, Very Bad Cat will go to the American Humane Association!
Check out the New Packaging!
I am loving the new packaging!!! The pets you see on the Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Packages are shelter pets from a local shelter, and ones that have recently found their “forever homes.” How cool is that?! It’s their turn to shine! You can also read their stories on the back of the package!
Chicken Soup for the Soul pet food is also the official Dog Food Sponsor for the American Humane Association’s Hero Dog Awards, as well as a sponsor of the Therapy Dog Category!
Ozzy doesn’t play around when it comes to mealtime! He loves the Chicken Soup for the Soul Beef & Legumes dog food. It is a grain free pet food with REAL BEEF as the #1 ingredient. It also has probiotics and prebotic fiber to help support healthy digestion, along with omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids for healthy skin and coat. If you would like to try Chicken Soup for the Soul pet food, use their handy store locator tool to find a store near year!
At the end of the day, all the pups have used up their pent up energy, their tummies are full, and they are ready for a good snuggle and then settle in for a good night’s rest. After all, tomorrow is another fun action packed day!
But wait! Remember the Hero Dog Contest?
Do you remember the Hero Dog contest I was telling you about the other day? Well, there’s still time to submit your hero dog’s story! There is a chance you and your furry hero may get to appear on Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Hidden Heroes! I’ve already submitted Ozzy’s story and hope you will submit yours too!
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Dogs are part of the family, and they need and want love, too. It’s great that you show yours you care. We spoil our girl many times. She is well-loved we say.
Cool. We better remind mother to stay home from work that day
Lily & Edward
Our three dogs are a big part of our lives and they have changed our lives for the better. We exercise so much more since we got the dogs.We laugh a lot more and I think our family is happier. it was the best thing we could ever have done as a family. But the right dog for the right family is very important. AND Daily exercise is so important…I agree.
Every day is love my pet day, They give us so much unconditional love.
Oh we have never tried the Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food! I need to that for our dogs!
sorry i don’t have dogs but my cat Sandi Lou is 15 yrs old and i show him love so many more ways then 5 that i LOVE him, he isvery spoiled!!1 i make sure he gets a healthy food but a food he loves to eat, snacks he really loves of course Sandi would tell u he doesn’t get near enough!! he gets his very favorite toy even when needs to be replaced we mover towns to get the very same one!! he picks out his brush he takes it very sierios!! and blankets and pillows to lay on and scrachng post with hole and toys to hide with belated sisters things!!
Oh, Sylvie (darling who is sprawled out on my desk behind my computer as I type.). We just got up from a quick night time nap and came back to the office! Can’t imagine a day without her!
And dear Charlie, just passed away January 31st, age 20. Long black hair feline. 🙁
But Sylvie is being extra cuddly now.
Wow I didn’t know they made dog food. Lov e the Chicken Soup books. Thanks for the reminders on how we
should treat our furbabies. Mine dog for sure needs more exercise.
I have a cat named Romeo.Likes to be held like a baby,plays like a dog,and has some fussy food choices!
These are all important ways! I wish I would walk my dogs more, but it’s difficult with three.
Love all the ideas
I show my pets love everyday by going for a walk/run and lots of hugs and kisses!! Oh, and some treats of course!!
Pets bring so much joy and love to my home! Love your pet day is every day but I will be more aware of it today!
I try to exercise my dog daily by going for walks and going to the dog park!
All of my fur babies get spoiled daily 🙂
These photos are so cute! I love animals so much <3
Blessings,
Edye // Gracefulcoffee
Theses dogs are cute
Will have to remember this brand next time I go shopping! Your dog’s seam to be loving it 🙂
Beautiful dogs who look like they are having a happy life. My dog is so happy when he gets his walk and attention. A treat is nice too.
these are great tips
Great,I`ve never read the Chicken soup books before,,they sound great.
These are great tips for new pet owners as well. 🙂
Today is love your pet day! I agree love your pet everyday though. Our family dog Missy did appreciate having a special day…more treats. 🙂
Dogs are our best friends
All pets bring so much joy into our lives and give us unconditional love.
I love the smiles on your dogs’ faces. They look so cute and happy. Also looks like they all get along.
All of these tips are great. A healthy pet is a happy pet.
cuuddles
I wish I still had a pet to love every day. Can’t have one now but visit my friends and love their pets.
These are all great ideas. Another one I would add is brush your pet’s teeth daily and make sure they get heartworm medicine once a month. 🙂 Love my furbabies too!
Chicken Soup for the Soul are touching books with a good message; how great that they are bringing that love and message to dogs.
Exercise is so important, yet more difficult in the winter. Thanks for all the tips!
I don’t have a dog but my cats get pettings, brushings, treats, fresh water, grain free food, lots of attention and love!
Will try chicken soup for my dog looks good
Our dog loves her treats, but she enjoys going for a walk & getting outdoors more!
I love on my dogs everyday!! They are my babies.
Looks like they are very loved!
I agree that exercise goes a long way to keeping pets healthy and happy. A daily walk I a must.
I didn’t know that “Chicken Soup…” made pet food! It looks like it’s high quality– and seeking out products that are nourishing for my pets (I have two wonderful cats) is one of the many ways that I express my love for them.
I love my dogs and want the best for them. Thanks for the info.
We have 4 cats and 3 dogs and they are all our fur babies they are so wonderful to be with everyday I like all the information in this article about showing love for them. We always buy the treats toys and wonderful beds for them.
Pets add so much to our lives. It’s important to do our best to care for them.
Our family dog is well-loved. She even shares the bed with my daughter, allowing her to have some of the blankets. Spoiled little girl. 🙂
Really enjoyed reading the entire post, thank you!
I can’t imagine life without my dogs.
I love my pets.
Another thing that I do to let my cats know that I love them is that I give them “brushies”– I brush their fur. I also clip their claws when needed. Basically, we have “beauty parlor.” :p I know how important dental care is, so just starting to really make that a priority.
My two dogs are spoiled, they are part of the family and get treated as such.
I’m “babysitting” my mother’s dog this afternoon, and am showing her love by taking her out for plenty of walks. She isn’t often in my neighborhood, so she makes MANY stops to sniff around– and I’m just patient with her, and let her sniff. I have made the mistake a couple times of calling to her, “Kitty!” …I have two cats. Oops. :p
I give my pets kisses!
Didn’t know there was Chicken Soup for the Soul pet food.
I’ll go love on my friend’s cats.
We also show our dogs that we love them by taking care of their teeth. Brushing their teeth, giving them dental treats and even a rope toy with toothpaste on it keeps my dogs teeth clean and bright.
(This comment is a little different.) My boyfriend “S.” is currently living with family for a little while. They have one cat, and two HUGE dogs that S. has basically grown up with. One of the dogs has had several health issues, and has needed more and more veterinary care as he’s grown older. S. told me just today that the family had decided to put him to sleep about a week ago. I’d been wondering why he’d been seeming distant, and why I hadn’t seen him in a while. …… Essentially, our pets are a part of the family– and we’re their family. We’re friends, too. And so the death of S.’s dog is but another reminder of how truly important it is to let our pets know, every day, that we love them.
My dog loves to go on adventures, hiking, doggy fundraisers, the dog park, and play dates are ways that I show my dog that I care.
I just adore animals ! If I find one who has been set out to fend for themselves I’m the one that takes them in , they have me wrapped around their paws lol
My daughter treats our dog like a baby, our dog gets a lot of love.
Most people really don’t put enough thought and research into the foods they feed their pets. It is really imortant to give them foods that are healthy and nutritious.
Such cute pups!
I have not seen Chicken Soup dog food yet, but I will tell my grandchildren about it they just got a new puppy and I have a bunch of granddogs now and my loving cats.. lol
I have never heard of this brand for dog food but I love that they give back to animals in need! A few retailers are right near me also! 🙂
All 3 of our shelter dogs and I don’t’ know what we would do without them. I love taking them for walks each evening as I think it brings us all so much joy.
Our dog can’t wait until we get home because she knows she will be chasing tennis balls as soon as we change out of our work clothes !
dogs are great healer they can heal our pain and wounds
We show our dog love ,he is part of the family.I didn’t know that they had Chicken Soup for the Soul pet food.I would like to get this for Boots and see if he would like it
Every day is a great day for my pup/. I love to make him happy, and that is unconditional love.
I always make sure Fido gets lots of exercise. And he loves getting outside in the fresh air.
I love all of these ideas. Dogs are not meant to be cooped up inside! I love getting exercise with my fur baby.
Great tips, I have 3 cats,