We said goodbye to Grandbury March 24, 2012. He was amazing. It has been two weeks,  and I’m still unable to write anything past this announcement. It is too soon, and we are too raw.

Grandbury 1994- 2012

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• Make a Paw Print Memory

Check out Grandbury’s nose after just three days of using Snout Soother! Looking pretty good, eh?

Let’s take a closer look at that nose

If you don’t remember where his poor nose started from, check out the previous post.

Even the neighbor horse stopped to take note of the progress.

We’ll keep you posted, but so far, so very good. This is the quickest we’ve seen results like this with any product we’ve tried on his old dog nose. We apply three times a day, morning, afternoon, and night. A little goes a long way.

Some points we really love about Snout Soother by Natural Dog Company.

• Virtually odorless – Grandbury doesn’t have a care in the world when we apply it to his nose.
• Non-toxic and all natural – Love the all natural ingredients!
• Vegan – While we are vegan and Grandbury isn’t, we love the fact that this is a compassionate product and are grateful that no other animal has to suffer for its creation.
• Portable – The tin the Snout Soother is packaged in means that we can pop it in a bag and take it with us on the go, and you know that Grandbury definitely goes!

We are definitely seeing some great results, and we will keep you posted.

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• Noses and a Donkey
• Get outside with a Play Pack!

Okay, let’s start with the donkey…

Introducing Clark, our neighbor donkey. How handsome is this sweet boy? Clark shares a pasture with many horses and has a huge personality–a personality that is almost as big as those ears!

and on to the noses portion…

Grandbury’s poor nose has recently suffered through bouts of  being chapped, dry, and cracked. It isn’t serious or life threatening, but can be uncomfortable and a challenge to heal. Geriatric pups like Grandbury may frequently have issues with their noses. We’ve  tried everything over the past year with limited success. This or that ointment may help with the cracking, but it doesn’t address the peeling and dryness.

We’ve heard great things about Natural Dog Snout Soother so we are going to give it a try. We love the natural ingredients in the product and positive testimonials we are reading. Say goodbye to that dry, chapped, and flaky nose Grandbury! Stay tuned for updates.

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• Toxic Chemicals and Pets

Thanks for the background Free PSDFiles!

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• Make a Paw Print Memory

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our first Thanksgiving in Asheville, North Carolina was absolutely beautiful. We couldn’t let this warm and sunny day pass us by without going out to enjoy it. This is one of the things we love about our new home…the weather just beckons your outdoors to play, explore, and enjoy nature, especially with your pets.

We packed up Grandbury and even Miss Winni and headed out to the Biltmore estate. One of our first purchases here was an “Explore Biltmore Pass” so we could take Grandbury on the bike trails throughout the property. The Biltmore is super pet friendly – Grandbury is never the only dog on the premises by any measure.

Today was Winni’s first trip to the estate, and she had a great time on our walk looking at the beautiful scenery. She was mesmerized by the large trees overhead. Grandbury is an old timer at the estate now, and he just sat back and enjoyed the ride in his cart.

We stopped by “The Farm” to say hi to the resident donkey, billy goats, and chickens.

We hope you had a great day, and we want to pause a minute to say “thank you” for thinking of us when you search for great pet products and news.

All the very best from our pack to yours! We invite you to check out our gallery below by clicking on the thumbnail images and viewing the full size photos of our day.

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• Preparing for Thanksgiving with a Sensitive Pet

We’ve just started to play with the great features available to us on the Google+ platform, and we’ve got to say that we really like it. We are especially excited to try out some of the circle features that allow us to send you the information you are begging for. We look forward to utilizing the new features so we can begin to offer more customized giveaways and content. Only want to be notified when we are running a sale? We can do that. Only want to be notified when we are hosting a giveaway? Yep, we can do that too.  You’ve got to circle us to get connected with us. Click the Google+ link below and let’s get started together.

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• Facebook Friends

It wasn’t without trepidation that we decided to move from Illinois to North Carolina. Grandbury is no young pup at seventeen, and Winni– our house has been her world since we rescued her six years ago. We weren’t sure how the move would affect the two of them. Moving with pets, especially those with age and medical issues, can not only be complicated, but can lead to adjustment issues that may reveal themselves in behavior and health problems.

As you’ve read, we’ve traveled to the Asheville and Black Mountain areas of North Carolina many times throughout the year. We absolutely fell in love with the place. There is so much to love here. Western North Carolina is stunning to the senses, and it is one of the most pet friendly areas we’ve ever seen.

Every minute we have with Grandbury is a blessing, and we make certain to recognize it and appreciate the time we have with him. Moving to the Asheville/Black Mountain area has given us so many fun opportunities and adventures to share with him (and with you). The extended time we had with both Frosty and Tristan, as well as taking care of Grandbury as he reaches a grand old age, has been the greatest example of how short and sweet life truly is. We’ve taken these lessons to heart, and in great part, this is why we are now North Carolinians.

Grandbury took the move in stride, and while Winni has had some adjustments issues, is right at home now.

We hope you’ll continue to join us on this great adventure, and remember to stop chasing your tail and get out and chase down what makes you happy.

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• 24Paws Heads to N.C.
• 24Paws Strolls Through Black Mountain

Grandbury, decked out in his Doggles, ready to hit the road.

You might be familiar with the “click it or ticket” campaign that reminds drivers to engage their seatbelt when driving, but what about our furry passengers who travel with us?

An average 60 pound dog riding unrestrained in a vehicle that wrecks while traveling at the rate of 30 mph can unleash 1,200 pounds of force upon impact with the windshield or other passengers in the car.

Assuming your dog makes it through a crash, he may jump out of an opened door or window and cause additional devastation as he darts through traffic, or become lost forever as he becomes confused and distraught.

We have loved traveling with our pack over the years, and boy do they have some miles on them. As Grandbury ages and encounters health issues like his large tumor, we have been forced to become creative with his restraints and have at times, had to forgo them. You know what they say, you only regret that which you didn’t do and could have prevented.

Have a great holiday, and make sure you and your beloved stick around for the next one on the calendar.

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• Dog Lost In Storm
• Lost Dog in Car Wreck
• Lost Pet USA
• Cat Travel and Transport
• Sensitive Pets and Holidays

Grandbury and Winni met so many new friends as we strolled through Black Mountain today. Grandbury loves his new stroller. Contact us for ordering information, you’ll soon be able to order them through 24Paws.com! This is the large stroller cart that accommodates a dog up to 110 lbs.  At 50 lbs, Grandbury fits just fine and has plenty of head room to turn around and sit comfortably.

Our 17 year old boy deserves his seat of style. Winni takes it easy too.

We made a stop at the Black Mountain Tailgate Market. Travelin’ with your pets? Don’t be shy, grab a leash (or your carriers or strollers) and stop in. Handmade locals items range from coffee and chocolate to plants and jewelry.

There are so many great stores to visit when you trek downtown Black Mountain, North Carolina. Grandbury sampled some tasty treats at Bone-A-Fide Bakery & Pet Boutique. Nothin’ better than a little treat and rub for the pooch. Winni sat by wondering where her little nibble was.

One pooped pooch and kitty. We all certainly had a great time meeting everyone today. Black Mountain, North Carolina is a pet friendly community that awaits your visit.

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• Fido Factor Helps You Know Where You and Your Dog Are Welcome
• 24Paws Pack Goes to NC

No need to adjust your screen, you are indeed looking at some turkeys. We had two beautiful turkeys stop by for a visit. They were very curious and sweet. Like a ferret, they are attracted to anything shiny and will attempt to pick it up. If you see a turkey, hide the silver.

Our guests visited awhile and then went on their merry way.

In search of something shiny...

Turkey Beauty

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• Learn more about wild turkeys!