This was the first enewsletter Mom wrote for her online store Dog On It/That Dog Store.
Sent: Friday, October 24th, 2003
Title: Dog On It eNews Fall 2003
FALL 2003 DOG ON IT ENEWS
Greetings from Dog On It!
Well here it is -- our very first eNewsletter!
First of all we want to thank all our "pawsitively" wonderful customers everywhere for all your support. Life on the road is a real challenge at times but the upside is we get to meet and visit with so many great people and fellow "Dog Lovers".
A huge thank you to Kelly Kyle our incredible web designer and owner of Webbed Otter (
http://www.WebbedOtter.com) for doing such a great job on our website and at a price we could afford. Thanks for keeping after me like the "hound of heaven" to get this done and for all your hard work and support. Anyone needing any work done in this area should really take a look at all the services and support she offers. Great job!!!
Our hats are off to Dani Edgerton and her fabulous staff at A Place for Paws in Columbiana OH. Once again they provided fun filled Day Care for our 3 furry children (Caleb, Abby and Hannah Jo). They loved it and it gave us freedom and peace of mind so that we could devote all of our energy to taking care of our valued customers at the great Canfield Fair. Check her out at
http://www.APlaceForPaws.com. And a special thanks to Malinda at Hillside Danes in Sagertown PA for sending us a picture of Jake with his Canine Stogie. Check him out on our website
http://www.DogOnIt.org. To the rest of you who purchased stogies, hats, sunglasses, etc. or if you just have a really cute picture of your baby, send it along to us and we will find a place to post it on our site.
We hope that you will visit us often at our online store aka eShoppe (
http://www.DogOnIt.org/eshop). If you cannot find an item there, please fill out our Contact Us form located under the Information menu on the eShoppe portion of our website (
http://www.DogOnIt.org/eshop/contact_us.php) or write me an email (
order@DogOnIt.org) and I’ll get back to you ASAP.
And speaking of our eShoppe …be sure to visit the new Christmas section (
http://www.DogOnIt.org/eshop/store.php?cat_id=85&catname=Christmas). In there you will find, (lovingly made by very special furry elves), our Christmas toys and accessories. Among the many treasures you will find there are:
Our Scrunchee Bungee Soldier, he is a favorite for all medium and large breeds. Our Bah Humbug Snowman will bring a grin to even the grumpiest pooch. And just how festive would your special friend look decked out in one of our darling bell collars, and/or a collar and some anklets.
If Santa is more your style be sure to check out our Santa hats or if you really want to go all out try our outrageous Santa and Reindeer suits!
You’ll also find breed specific Christmas stockings in our eShoppe. And, if you need help filling that special stocking, simply send us an email (
order@DogOnIt.org) telling us your dog's breed and age and we will custom design and fill a stocking for you.
And finally, don’t forget we still carry all of your everyday favorites just perfect for you, your dog and your non-furry friends. From collars to tasty treats and fantastic breed specific items these all make fabulous gifts for any occasion. Just visit us online (
http://www.DogOnIt.org) and click on the “Visit Our Online Store” graphic to view our inventory. And as always, if you don’t find exactly what you are looking for, please complete our Contact Us form or send me an email and I’ll get back to you!
With the "Howlidays" fast approaching here are some important safety tips for you:
Halloween
Costumes and candy, critters and monsters and dozens of kids coming to your door can spell disaster. Halloween can be one of the worst holidays. There is usually a plethora of chocolate that can make your dog very ill or worse. Masks and costumes can be quite scary to a dog that is not socialized to odd things. The constant opening and closing of the door give a great opportunity for escape. Goblins looking for mischief often seek out dogs left unattended outside for nasty pranks. Keep your dog away from all candy. When giving out candy, keep your dog in a back room or if you have a storm door, remove the top panel and pass candy through the opening. Never leave your dog outside unattended (and bring your cat in before dark). Some things freaks will do to pets are terrifying.
Thanksgiving
Hoards of guests and huge amounts of food and your dog… this is a potential recipe for trouble. Even if your guests and the dog get along great, ask that they do not feed your dog table scraps. Onions can be toxic in varying amounts as well as varying types. Too much food can cause tummy troubles. If a dog gorges and then gets active, he can twist his stomach or intestine – this can be fatal if not caught immediately. If you have small children that visit, you must watch them and the dog. All it would take is one tugged ear and the dog may nip. This can cause family disputes. Keep pup safely tucked away until things calm down.
Christmas
Trees and plants, lights and balls, wrappings and ribbons, food and festivities – after reading the other holidays you can probably come up with dozens of potential troubles here! Mistletoe and holly berries and Poinsettias can be deadly. Gorging on food is not good for the tummy and could lead to bloat. Wrappings and ribbons can cause intestinal damage if eaten. Batteries left out from assembling toys and small toy parts can be a temptation. Garland, balls, lights and tinsel on the tree can be hazardous.
Please remember your pet in your Holiday planning – no matter what the holiday. There is nothing worse than ending a festive evening with an emergency run to the vet!
It is a beautiful fall day here in Arkansas, the sun is shining and the trees are brilliant hues of gold, red, and yellow. There is only one thing missing. I have not heard the sound of Schnauzers for about 1/2 hour, which tells me they are probably up to no good. Better go check those rascals out.
God Bless and have a great day!!!
Peggy
Dog On It
P.S. Here's a little dog humor for you. Bet you can recognize your special someone here.
How Many Dogs Does It Take to Change A Light Bulb?
1. Golden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside worrying about a stupid burned out bulb?
2. Border Collie: Just one. And then I'll replace any wiring that's not up to code.
3. Dachshund: You know I can't reach that stupid lamp!
4. Rottweiler: Make me.
5. Boxer: Who cares? I can still play with my squeaky toys in the dark.
6. Lab: Oh, me, me!!!!! Pleeeeeeeeeze let me change the light bulb! Can I? Can I? Huh? Huh? Huh? Can I? Pleeeeeeeeeze, please, please, please!
7. German Shepherd: I'll change it as soon as I've led these people from the dark, checked to make sure I haven't missed any, and make just one more perimeter patrol to see that no one has tried to take advantage of the situation.
8. Jack Russell Terrier: I'll just pop it in while I'm bouncing off the walls and furniture.
9. Old English Sheep Dog: Light bulb? I'm sorry, but I don't see a light bulb.
10. Cocker Spaniel: Why change it? I can still pee on the carpet in the dark.
11. Chihuahua: Yo quiero Taco Bulb
12. Pointer: I see it, there it is, there it is, right there....
13. Greyhound: It isn't moving. Who cares?
14. Australian Shepherd: First, I'll put all the light bulbs in a little circle ....
15. Poodle: I'll just blow in the Border Collie's ear and he'll do it. By the time he finishes rewiring the ouse, my nails will be dry.
16. The Scottie: "Dogs do not change light bulbs. People change light bulbs. So, the real question is: How long will it be before I can expect some light, some dinner, and a massage?"
