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Dogs Named After Presidents

February 20, 2017

I LOVE fun and historical facts about pets! It’s definitely one of my favorite things. So today, I thought I would share with you some awesome Presidential related facts that Petplan pet insurance shared with me, in honor of President’s Day.

1. The Commander-in-Chief with the most pets named after him? Theodore Roosevelt!

Petplan’s inquiry into presidential pet names showed the following leaders inspired the most monikers:

Most Common Presidential Names for Dogs

2. Honorable mention for originality goes to Catvin Coolidge!

3. First Lady names are also common — from Mary Todd Lincoln to Eleanor Roosevelt, pet parents love paying tribute to the women of the White House as well.

Rooney’s namesake is a soccer player, but we did discuss Presidential names when we were naming him.

Do you know any dogs who are named after a President or First Lady?

Disclaimer: I DO NOT want to start a political conversation on this blog. This post is meant to be cute and about pets. Enjoy!

Molly Mutt: The Dog Bed that Fits Your Needs

February 18, 2017

Recently, I was given the opportunity to review the Molly Mutt bed, and I love it! I love this bed for a variety of reasons! Mainly, this bed doubles as storage, which is important in urban areas, AND, it’s style and contents are flexible.

There are many different types of dog beds available these days and I would argue that any dog could benefit from alternative types of beds throughout the house (Rooney may, or may not, be spoiled with beds, I’ll let you decide). But, every family could use a space in their house for the Molly Mutt dog bed.

What is the Molly Mutt Dog Bed?

the molly mutt bed – the dog bed dogs love™ from molly mutt on Vimeo.

What Type of Pet Parent Should Invest in a Molly Mutt Dog Bed?

The Traveler Pet Parent

As you can see, the Molly Mutt dog bed design allows you to completely breakdown your dog’s bed and pack it away. Not only can it help you save space on a road trip, but for pet parents who like to camp, backpack, and hike, the Molly Mutt dog bed allows you to reuse your clothes as stuffing for your dog’s bed at night.

Molly Mutt: The Dog Bed that Fits Your Needs

The Urban Dweller Pet Parent

In an urban area (like the Bay Area where Molly Mutt was founded), every square inch of your space needs to be used smartly. Meaning, everything in your house should be used as alternative storage. For example, right now, Rooney’s Molly Mutt stores my old scrubs, some seasonal sweaters, and an extra pillow I don’t need, but want to keep.

The Eco-concious Pet Parent

The Molly Mutt dog bed was created to decrease the amount of waste in landfills, by providing pet parents with an alternative place to store and use their textiles. Additionally, this dog bed provides pet parents with a sustainable dog accessory option.

“We remain a leader in the industry with duvet covers that eliminate 100% of the energy and greenhouse gas emissions associated with other bedding.” – Molly Mutt 

The Frugal Pet Parent

Dog beds can be expensive, and may only last a year or so if they are too big to wash. Dog beds become even more expensive for pet parents of large dog breeds. A “Huge Dog Bed” from Molly Mutt is $55, and it can last you as long as you want because you can take out all of the stuffing and launder the whole bed.

Molly Mutt: The Dog Bed that Fits Your Needs

Customization

  • Molly Mutt’s duvet design allows you to customize the look of your dog’s bed to your needs, decor, and style.
  • Molly Mutt has not forgotten about dogs who prefer to have back or neck support. If your dog prefers those aspects of a traditional dog bed, you can purchase an add on bolster for your dog as well.
  • Molly Mutt wants to account for every dog’s needs, so they have the option to include a water-resistant liner.

Do You Think the Molly Mutt Dog Bed is the Right Solution for Your Dog?

If so, Molly Mutt was kind enough to let us host a giveaway! Enjoy!
a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

Disclaimer: I was provided with a Molly Mutt dog bed to give my honest opinion about the product. My Kid Has Paws only reviews products that we believe our readers will enjoy.

Dog Moms Unite! – Puppy Mama App

February 10, 2017

For Veterans Day in November, we shared an amazing story from Theresa Piasta, an Iraq War veteran and the Founder of Puppy Mama. If you didn’t get a chance to read her story, you should do so here.

What is Puppy Mama?

The Puppy Mama community started just under a year ago, and Theresa and her team have been working very hard on their new app! Their goal is to leverage the power of puppy mamas to transform communities to be more dog-friendly.


“Puppy Mama leverages technology to help us connect with one another. Our web application will make it easy to find cute spots and schedule puppy play dates, “yappy hours” and brunches with your Puppy Mama friends. If you love your local pet-friendly neighborhood cafe, you can give it a review and a 5-Paw rating so other Puppy Mamas will know to bring their pups. We also plan to make it easy to message, share photos, and stories of how your best friend has brought joy to your life.  

With your help, our community will encourage more businesses to open their doors to our furry best friends so we can bring them wherever we go!”

If you are interested in learning more about bringing the Puppy Mama app to market, please visit their Kickstarter campaign here.

If you would like to learn more about Theresa and Puppy Mama’s goals, check out this video:

Photo used in this post is from Amber Mae Photography.

So what do you think? Would you use the Puppy Mama app if it was available in your community?

Is Your Dog Your Valentine?

February 1, 2017

We are already into the second week of February, which means that Valentine’s Day is only a little over a week away! Valentine’s Day is a great time of year to reflect on all the love that you have in your life. My guess is, that if you have a dog in your life, your heart is overjoyed with love 365 days a year!

The good people of MyPoochFace.com and PrideBites.com want to celebrate the love that our dogs bring to our lives with the My Dog is my Valentine Giveaway!

What Can You Win?

You can win one 16″ x 16″ hand-painted, custom acrylic portrait of your furbaby from MyPoochFace.com ($250 value) and $250 of personalized doggie products from PrideBites.com! A total giveaway value of $500!

How Can You Participate?

Go to MyDogIsMyValentine.com to enter now! The winner will be announced on Valentine’s Day (Tuesday, February 14th) at 2:30 pm!

http://www.mypoochface.com/valentine-giveaway/

Disclaimer: I am a PrideBites PAWtner. This post contains my affiliate links. If you purchase a product via these links and use my discount code, I will receive a commission. My Kid Has Paws only shares information about things we believe our readers will enjoy.

4 Things You Can Do for New Moms With Dogs – Petcurean

January 31, 2017

Recently, many of our friends and family members have been blessed with new babies. I noticed that when pet parents welcome a new baby into their home, it can be overwhelming. In addition to caring for the new baby, many pet parents find themselves trying to get their dog to adjust to the new housing situation, which is inevitably difficult and stressful. This got me thinking, if you know a pet parent who recently had a baby, you can help them in the months following a new birth. Here are some ideas:

Take Their Dog for a Walk

From my very limited experience, it seems like it could really help new parents to offer to walk their dog. Dogs are likely to feel cooped up and stressed when their parents have been at the hospital and will be spending a lot of time taking care of their new baby indoors. If you live nearby, offer to take their dog for a walk and see if they want to get out of the house as well. Fresh air can do wonders for a stressed household.

Give Their Dog A Bath

Or take them to the groomers! These are things that new parents might not have time to do as they adjust to a new sleep (or lack thereof) schedule. Additionally, new parents can take months to adjust, and it might relieve a bit of stress to know that their dog is well-groomed and cared for even though they are really busy.

Bring A Gift for the Dogs

Everyone brings a gift for the new baby in a person’s life, but don’t forget about the dogs! A new toy, interactive puzzle, or bone is the perfect thing to make a dog feel special! When my cousin’s baby was born last fall, my aunt remembered to bring toys over when she visited the family, and her dog was so happy!

When you are picking out toys for a house with a new baby, keep a few things in mind:

  • Pick out a toy that doesn’t squeak or make any excessive noise
  • Pick out something durable so that the new parents don’t end up with a mess
  • Consider an interactive toy; it’s likely that a dog in a new household will feel a little cooped up and stressed. Giving their dog an energy outlet is a great way to help them feel less stressed in their new environment.

4 Things You can Do for New Moms with Dogs

Bring Over High-Quality Dog Food – Petcurean

Often, people think to bring food for the humans, but what about the dog? Perhaps the new parents didn’t have time to get dog food right before the baby arrived. Or, it’s possible that they haven’t had much time to leave the house in the early months since the baby was born. Bringing over a bag of a high-quality food like Petcurean just might be the best thing you can do for new parents.

“Petcurean kibble contains every ingredient; every protein, carb and fat source, vitamin and mineral your pet needs to sustain and nourish its life.”

Not sure which recipe to bring over to the house? Petcurean has a Food Finder on their website that can help you figure out which kind of food would be perfect for their pet or their pet’s lifestyle.

Don’t live by a Petcurean retailer? Or, do you live far from the pet parents whom you want to help? Place your order on Chewy.com and have the shipment sent to their house! (Rooney’s recommendation is to add a few toys to the shipment as well.)

So, what do you think? Would it be helpful for someone to step up and care for your dog as you adjust to a new baby?

Disclaimer: I am both a Chewy.com and Petcurean blogger. I was provided with food and compensation so that Rooney and I could provide our honest opinion. However, My Kid Has Paws only shares reviews we believe benefit our readers. Additionally, Petcurean is the food we feed Rooney every day. 

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