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Sunshade and Her Guinea Pigs An unlikely friendship

	Miranda Lambert and Her Dogs Category: Celeb As a young girl growing up in the ’70s, I remember listening as my mom, having donned huge headphones plugged into her record player, belted out her favourite hits. Fleetwood Mac, The Moody Blues, and John Denver were near constants in the soundtrack of our small but cheery home, all provided with a backdrop of my mom’s endearingly off-key vocals. more
	Prevent This Tragedy Category: NewsBite With summer quickly approaching, we're all for a reminder that hot cars and pets don’t mix. The Ontario SPCA's No Hot Pets campaign aims to bring awareness surrounding the dangers of leaving pets in vehicles. Temperatures inside cars can climb precipitously and since dogs don’t have the ability to sweat, they can only withstand a hot environment for a very short period of time. more
	Doggie Détente Category: Dog Life Everyone gravitates to Mary’s people-friendly Great Dane mix, Gloria. But toss another dog into the mix and Gloria morphs into a fire-breathing dragon, ready to pounce on the unknown canine, no matter the size, age or demeanor. And so poor Mary avoids other dogs like the plague. more
	The Weimaraner Category: Breeds Although sometimes referred to as the “gray ghost” of the dog world, with its athletic form and striking good looks, the Weimaraner is really more spectacle than spectre. A simple walk about town with a Weim is likely to yield compliments and queries from passersby who can’t help but admire this handsome dog. What kind of dog is that is a question the Weimaraner guardian must be prepared to field over and over. more
	DIY EAT - Blueberry Pupsicles Category: Nutrition WHAT YOU WILL NEED • 2 cups plain organic yogurt • 1/3 cup fresh blueberries • 6-bar silicon rectangle muffin mold 1. Combine 1 cup yogurt and half of the blueberries in a blender to form a smoothie. 2. Pour smoothie mix into the 6-bar silicon rectangle muffin mold, dividing evenly. (You can use an alternative mould or popsicle tray if you prefer. If your dog is little, you might want to use an ice cube tray.) Top up each bar with spoonfuls of the remaining plain yogurt and whole blueberries to create a pretty, layered look. more