tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91731889080426973762024-03-19T04:48:21.107-04:00Pet Blog By Bocci @ Bocci's BeefsA blog dedicated to all things dog and cat, with a focus on pet adoption, pet rescue, and select pet products and pet services that Bocci, Bella, and their Parental Unit, Joan DeMartin, believe are extraordinary.Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.comBlogger1809125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-79134738323667101302017-01-01T18:43:00.000-05:002017-01-17T12:20:04.652-05:00Dogs, Cats And New Year's Resolutions!
We're still working on our resolutions for 2017...But at the very least, we think will resolve to nap in sunspots as often as possible!
Here's to a Happy and Healthy New Year for all of our blogging friends! May 2017 bring all you desire, along with much serendipity!
Meanwhile here's our list from a couple of years ago. We done good, don't you think? What about your New Year's Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com183tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-66276533217182408022016-12-30T12:21:00.002-05:002016-12-30T12:21:21.073-05:00And The Winner Of The ASPCA Gift Pack Is...!
We're pleased to announce the winner of the ASPCA Gift Pack featured in the photo above! We're especially excited that the film by ASPCA, "Second Chance Dogs", which follows six rescued dogs given a second chance at life, is included in this Gift Pack! If you're not the lucky winner, you can check it out on Netflix!
Picked by Rafflecopter via Random.org, our lucky winner is... Margot C.! Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com104tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-23639353871382410092016-12-27T23:37:00.001-05:002016-12-27T23:37:50.604-05:00And The Winner Of The Kurgo Loft Dog Jacket Is...!
Really cool Kurgo Loft Dog Jacket
We're excited to announce that Rafflecopter via Random.org has chosen the lucky winner of our Kurgo Loft Dog Jacket giveaway!
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Pamela H.
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Let's all put our paws together in a round of applause for Pamela! This jacket is for her newly adopted pug—congrats to you, Pamela, both on your adoption and your new Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-75002284168758375772016-12-26T12:42:00.002-05:002016-12-26T12:42:08.383-05:00Sunday Selfies Christmas Blog Hop!
We're a touch late in joining this very special Sunday Selfies Christmas Day Blog Hop...and please pardon my dog face among the kitties! Thanks so much to the host, The Cat On My Head. We wish you all a very happy holiday week!
Now let's all visit the Very Merry (and Meowy) Christmas Blog Hop!
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Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-77116914800347756392016-12-24T12:01:00.001-05:002016-12-24T12:01:19.794-05:00Here's To All Pets Sharing A Safe, Warm And Magical Holiday!
You know we love sharing this video every Christmas, and hope you enjoy it as much as we do. We wish all of our companion animal friends and their peeps a safe and joyous holiday season! And we hope there's a bit of magic added to your holidays and throughout the New Year!
Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com109tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-59992189244183941362016-12-20T23:32:00.003-05:002016-12-20T23:32:52.708-05:00ASPCA Helps Celebrate Rescued Pets With #HomeForTheHolidays...Plus Gift Pack Giveaway!
Enter to win a holiday-themed ASPCA Gift Pack at the end of this post!
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
The ASPCA has teamed up with senior pet advocate and Instagram celebrity Marnie the Dog to launch Home for the Holidays, a photo contestBoccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-27051615230980998462016-12-18T17:12:00.004-05:002016-12-27T12:15:29.926-05:00Kurgo Loft Dog Jacket Review And Giveaway!
The weather outside is already frightful in many parts of the country, and we know what January and February brings—yikes! And that means it's time to bundle up when venturing outdoors for those daily walks your pooch both needs and appreciates. Well, you humans put on a coat, hat and gloves, why wouldn't you keep your canine friend warm and comfy, too?
Enter to win a Kurgo Loft Dog Jacket Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-56107195813776937152016-12-14T13:34:00.004-05:002016-12-20T11:17:10.644-05:00BlogPaws Wordless Wednesday Pet Blogger Hop: Holidays And Your Pets!
Our friends at BlogPaws have dedicated this Wordless Wednesday Hop to our furry family members and how they enrich our holiday experiences, both past and present.
Meanwhile, back at the Ohio ranch...I thought I'd be magnanimous and share this photo (on my blog), of a young Parental Unit with her very first (and still beloved) dog, Benjie.
Now let's head over to the BlogPaws Wordless Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-17398952526314590292016-12-09T09:04:00.001-05:002016-12-13T18:21:00.096-05:00Join The Wellness Recycle Program At #WellnessPet !
This post is sponsored by Wellness and the BlogPawsTM Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated to help share the availability of Wellness Products at PetSmart, but we only share information we feel is relevant to our readers. Neither Wellness nor PetSmart is responsible for the content of this article.
You all know that we've written a few posts recently about Wellness® Pet Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-72346849328776963642016-12-07T23:23:00.000-05:002016-12-09T09:25:42.163-05:00BlogPaws Wordless Wednesday Pet Blogger Hop!
Today's BlogPaws Hop is dedicated to those pets we have loved and lost. Aren't we all grateful to them for the love and devotion they showed us?
Here's a photo of my predecessor, Carson, the cutie pie (and ornery) Wire Fox that Parental Unit had the pleasure of sharing her home with for 16 years. And in case you missed it, here's the tribute she wrote to "The Great Carsoni"on this very blog!
Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-61620618333266174832016-11-30T23:49:00.001-05:002016-12-01T11:08:50.665-05:00BlogPaws Wordless Wednesday Pet Blogger Hop!
We're just making it with just a few minutes to spare for the BlogPaws Wordless Wednesday Pet Blogger Hop—whew! Today's focus is on the reflection and looking ahead we all do as the last month of the year dawns. And...don't miss the BlogPaws list of December's holidays!
Meanwhile, back at the Ohio ranch...
&Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-63830480549370164912016-11-29T23:35:00.002-05:002016-11-29T23:35:19.908-05:00Your Dog Really Does Remember...
Everything. Really. We both understand and REMEMBER everything you humans say or do in our presence. And here's a bit of information from The New York Times on this subject to prove that I know of what I speak, 'er bark.
Fun photo of me by Clark Creative
What I love about this "latest scientific information" is Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-55491117620514786872016-11-24T13:58:00.002-05:002016-11-24T13:58:40.386-05:00Thankful For Your Pets? Tell Us Why!
Parental Unit want everyone to know how thankful she is for the two of us, and here are just a few of her reasons: our constant companionship, incredible amounts of affection (even from the cat!) and a ridiculous amount of acceptance and love...
We really do show her affection and love...when we finally move from her bed!
If you have a minute amidst the hustle and bustle that is the Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-83576276483674134412016-11-23T12:51:00.000-05:002016-11-23T12:52:54.258-05:00BlogPaws Wordless Wednesday Pet Blogger Hop: Thankfullness.
Our good friends over at BlogPaws and Bocci's Beefs are celebrating you and your pets today in gratitude for all you do to help animals in need. Speaking for Parental Unit (as I often do), we both are truly grateful for your generosity and support for all companion animals.
Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-77698740506723132722016-11-19T18:36:00.002-05:002016-11-19T18:36:38.049-05:00Can Your Dog Play Fetch...By Himself?
Oh, go ahead and spend just two minutes of your weekend watching these savvy canines play fetch with no help from humans—it's worth it! By the way, let us know if your pooch ever plays fetch by himself—we'd love to hear your stories!
P.S. I simply wait for Parental Unit to throw one of my toys...and then I taker it to my man cave under her bed. There's no "fetching" involved in my game!
Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-39452180263238488372016-11-16T09:47:00.002-05:002016-11-23T18:21:58.183-05:00 #WellnessPet: See And Feel The Wellness Difference!
This post is sponsored by Wellness and the BlogPawsTM Pet Influencer Network™I am being compensated to help share the availability of Wellness Products at PetSmart, but we only share information we feel is relevant to our readers. Neither Wellness nor PetSmart is responsible for the content of this article.
Hey, look at all this Wellness dog foodBoccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-51820226434275074542016-11-13T13:23:00.005-05:002016-11-13T13:26:30.689-05:00Moving With Your Pets
If we move, Parental Unit, there must be a backyard!
Although most of us are settling into our homes or apartments for the holidays and long winter ahead, some of our readers maybe considering relocation (Canada anyone?!). No, seriously folks, we are not prepping for any kind of a move right now, but who doesn't consider that possibility at some point in Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-61572231927485099932016-11-11T17:58:00.000-05:002016-11-11T17:58:02.702-05:00Veterans Day Salute To Our Human And Canine War Heroes!
We salute all of our veterans!
In the last seven + years that Parental Unit and I have been privileged to write this blog, we've done quite a few posts about our country's current soldiers and veterans, both two and four-legged. This year we thought we'd share a round-up of our previous Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-58100549279789136882016-11-07T11:34:00.004-05:002016-11-07T11:34:54.907-05:00Don't Forget The Presidential Dogs And Cats!
Amidst all the hubbub surrounding tomorrow's presidential election, why not take a few minutes and take a fun quiz—just match the U.S. Presidents to their pets that shared 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue with them, and you'll be well on your way to enjoying the election! Did we say enjoy?
If the election isn't about me...I don't care what happens!
Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-35944345911818894132016-11-05T22:48:00.001-04:002016-11-05T22:48:47.714-04:00Dog's Toy Comes to Life
Oh, sweet Jolene can't believe her eyes when a life-size Gumby walks into the room!
Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-65232436912370323052016-11-02T11:20:00.002-04:002016-11-02T11:20:53.466-04:00BlogPaws Wordless Wednesday Pet Blogger Hop!
The beautiful month of November is certainly a grand month for celebrations, but let's not forget it's also Adopt A Senior Pet Month, thanks to Petfinder.com. And extra kudos go to the BlogPaws team for sharing and celebrating this month!
Meanwhile, back at the Ohio ranch...
It's been nearly 80 warm degrees the last few days, and parental Unit and I have been enjoying the last of the warm Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-34286973479324776702016-10-30T23:54:00.001-04:002016-10-30T23:54:16.651-04:00Halloween Safety Tips For Your Dog And You!
But first, I just knew you'd want to see a few photos of me in the dreaded costumes Parental Unit has "dressed me" in over the years...
You all remember my first Halloween, don't you?
A doggie aviator!
The Cowardly Lion. See my medal for bravery—I do Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-17201522354512386232016-10-28T22:44:00.000-04:002016-10-28T22:44:05.775-04:00Feral Cats Prey On Rats
Feral??? Yes, Bella, Parental Unit found you on the street 12 years ago, but you must have been too young to remember...
But feral cats in New York city are being put to work to control the city's rat population, and seem to be doing a darn good job. After going through the trap, spay/neuter, release program, felines are being deployed throughout neighborhoods and on docks and Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-23930914211016309382016-10-26T11:19:00.004-04:002016-10-26T11:19:54.019-04:00BlogPaws Wordless Wednesday Pet Blogger Hop: Cats And Dogs!
Today's "theme" at BlogPaws focuses on two of our favorite species: Dogs And Cats...because last Saturday October 22, 2016 was Pit Bull Awareness Day, and this Saturday, October 29 is National Cat Day , and we're celebrating both! More on both of these special days coming soon!
Meanwhile, back at the Ohio ranch...
Boccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173188908042697376.post-41567349993074758522016-10-24T11:06:00.005-04:002016-10-24T11:06:52.821-04:00Tiny Dog Loves BIG Slide! #MondayMotivation
If the joy this little pup exudes doesn't propel you into Monday with energy and glee...well Happy Monday anyway!
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