Monday, August 15, 2011
It's hard to think about 2012 when I just really got used to writing 2011, but it is time to kick off the 2012 Owned by Pugs Calendar Contest!
Here is a quick overview on how the contest works. Click here to view complete contest guidelines.
- Pug lovers can submit their pictures for consideration into the calendar from August 15, 2011 - September 9, 2011. Please review the rules/terms and conditions before submitting your photos.
- There is no limit to the number of pictures one person can submit. But, please do not take advantage of this rule and submit your whole pug photo collection. Pick your favorites.
- Calendars will be available for sale in late October / early November for $20. $5 from each calendar sale will be donated to one of the partner pug rescue organizations of your choosing.
If you are a rescue group and would like to partner with us and be on the donation list, simply send me an email (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)).
On a side note, this in all likelihood will be the last year that I will be holding the Owned by Pugs Calendar Contest. While it is a ton of fun, it is also a lot of work and unfortunately I don't have as much time to devote to the calendar as I once did. So, get your marvelous pictures submitted so this year can be the best year ever!
Monday, June 20, 2011
I have finally decided that H. Doodle will close its virtual doors on July 2, 2011. We still have a lot of great items available at bargain prices. Be sure to check out our remaining collars and leashes and if you are a baseball fan we have lots of great sportswear for pooches. We even have something for the patriotic pooch for the upcoming fourth of July holiday.
Thanks for all your support throughout the years!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
The OBP family is currently in a state of transition. I'm not sure if everyone realized that even though we live in Florida, the company I worked for was based in Maryland (from which we hail). Well, in February, this company was sold and I, along with other co-workers, found myself without a job.
Fortunately, I was lucky enough to find a job in a few short weeks. However, while my new place offers a relaxed atmosphere, I am not able to work from home. I had been working from home for about 8 ½ years (since the boys were pups). So, they are used to having me around. And I was used to having them around. The pugs would snore at my feet, keep me company at lunch time and warn me if the door bell was about to ring. They were the best office mates anyone could ever ask for.
So sadly, this had to all change. It is actually bittersweet, though. I mean, don’t get me wrong. I am ever so thankful to have a job at all. In this economy, I am truly appreciative to be able to have landed something so quickly and not that far from home. I just miss the puggers (and Cupid, too, of course).
But while I won't be home to spend time with the pugs, the pugs will have plenty of company. Grammy will be spending lots of time with the pugs and we have hired an awesome dog sitter that the pugs adore. It will be a change for sure, but I know the pugs will be just fine. In fact, they are handling it better than I am.
One final note, try not to worry if I am not exactly "on time" with future postings. While I am not planning on changing anything about the blog, it might take me a little time to adjust to my new schedule.
Monday, March 7, 2011
I just wanted to let everyone know that today's blog post is going to be late. I should have something posted by this evening.
Friday, February 4, 2011
A few weeks ago, Central Florida Pug Rescue sent me an update on the hospice pugs that are the beneficiaries to the Sol Sunshine Memorial Fund.
For example, the fund is being used for Jenny's monthly shots and for medicines, special foods and regular checkups for the other pugs in hospice. While reading the email, it was such a good feeling to know that Solsey is still doing good in this world. She can't be here to make me smile with her goofy antics, but it makes me smile to know that Solsey plays an itty bitty, tiny, little part in helping other senior pugs live it up in retirement.
Monetary donations to the fund go a long way, but donation of other items are also a big help. Here are a few of the items the senior pugs could use:
- Pastel colored yoga mats (we cut them up to make easy-clean pads for the seniors)
- Egg-crate foam sheets (we use the foam to make orthopedic beds)
- Raised dog bowls, for the pugs with severe arthritis and joint problems
- Frontline and Heartguard medications, as the older ones have trouble tolerating ivermectin and some of the other newer meds for heart worm and fleas
If you have any of these items and would like to make a donation, you can send them to:
CFPR
P.O. Box 953744
Lake Mary, FL 32795-3744
Or if you are in the Central Florida area call the pug line at 407-756-4998 to arrange for pickup or delivery.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend and thank you for all your support. Without you, the Sol Sunshine Memorial Fund would not be possible.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
If you haven't realized that I am a huge dork, you soon will. A few posts ago, we got to talking about how often we bathe our pugs in the comments. This got me thinking about Daytum, a website I came across about a year ago for tracking personal data.
So, I decided to share the account that I created for the pugs that I have been using since the first of the year, to track things like our walks, the fun places we visit and other pug related items. I am going to put a link in the sidebar, so if you are ever interested in how many walks the pugs have been on in 2011, or how many baths they have had this year you can find out.
View Benjamin, Henry & Luna's Personal Stats
Friday, January 21, 2011
I'm not sure exactly where time has gone, but we are already at the end of January. So, today, I am putting the 2011 Owned by Pugs calendars on sale for $10. That is 50% off, plus, $5 from each calendar sale is still going to the pug rescue organization you select when you purchase a calendar.
In other news, it is with a sad heart that I announce that I will be closing H. Doodle. I opened the store in 2006 full of excitement and high hopes, but unfortunately over the last few years I have not always had the time needed to make the store all that it could be. I have been wrestling with the decision for a while now, but have finally made the hard choice to close the store.
But, the bright side is there are a lot of great dog items for sale at a great price. I am in the process of marking things down for quick sale, so not all products have been updated yet. If you see an item that you would like and the I haven't updated the price yet send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and we can talk about the price. Or if you would like to barter, email me.
I truly appreciate each and every one of you that have shopped at the store over the years. I really wish we could keep going and make the store as great as it could be, but unfortunately time just isn't on my side with this one.
I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!
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