Bunny Roo Beagle - A fun dog site with dog treat recipes information and more

Results from a study conducted
by Deborah L. Wells (Journal of
the American Veterinary
Medical Association) showed
that Aromatherapy (lavender
scent to be specific) had a
calming affect on dogs when
traveling. Dogs that participated
in the study spent more time
sitting and resting and less
time barking and moving. This
is good news for dogs that
become over-anxious when it�s
time for a car ride!

I am currently updating the Rescue and Sanctuary Links Page! All organizations will soon be listed by
state...which hopefully will make finding a new friend to adopt much easier. Please be patient as I add
each state. If you would like to add an organization, please send an email to kathy@bunnyroobeagle.com

Thank you for visiting Bunny Roo Beagle! This website was inspired by my
rescue dog, Bunny Roo. Here you find dog adoption information, dog treat
recipes, animal news, fun stuff and so much more! So sit back, grab a dog (or
a cat!) relax and enjoy! Woof!

As you probably know by now, Bunny Roo passed away on Friday, October 3rd.
The wonderful people at HART (the rescue from which I adopted Bunny) were
kind enough to say a few words about my beloved Beagle. Thank you HART!

If you have not checked out Bunny Roo's Dog Treat Recipe
Pages yet.....what are you waiting for!? You will find easy to
make recipes for all types of cookes, muffins, cakes and
much more! Why not make your pooch a special home-made
treat this weekend? If you would like to contribute a
recipe...please do! Simply send an email to
recipes@bunnyroobeagle.com.

Best-selling author, Peter Howe has written a children�s
book titled: �Waggit�s Tale.� This touching story revolves
around a pup named Waggit who unfortunately, is
abandoned by his owner in a city park. Luckily for
Waggit, he meets a team of mutts who teach him the
ways of the world and how to survive. Though Waggit is
a natural when it comes to hunting for food he longs for
the comforts of a real home.
Waggit�s Tale is beautifully written and illustrated. One
reason this book caught my eye is that it is based on
the real life of the author�s dog who just so happens to
be named�ROO! In the book you will also find a
glossary (to better understand the language of dogs!)
and a map of the park in which Waggit is initially
abandoned. This book would make a great gift for
anyone who loves dogs�no matter what their age! So if
you enjoy a good dog story that is tender, touching, and
well written, be sure to read "Waggit�s Tale!" While you
are at it�add it to your holiday shopping list!

An aquarium is a great
way to provide countless
hours of entertainment for
your cat! If you own a cat,
you may want to consider
investing in a small fish
tank. Gazing at fish will
not only provide
entertainment for your
kitty, it can be beneficial
to you as well! Fish
gazing is a proven method
of relaxation, in fact,
getting lost in thought
while staring at an
aquarium can also help to
lower your blood pressure!
Of course, if you do get a
tank, make sure that the
fish are safe from cat
attacks. You wouldn't
want Nemo to become cat
chow!

Blueberries, YES, I said
blueberries, are a wonderful treat
for your dog! Full of antioxidants,
vitamin C, vitamin E, and fiber,
blueberries are available year
round (fresh or frozen) and your
pup will love them! Word of
warning....as with any new food,
introduce this special treat slowly
and in small portions as cleaning
up blueberry diarreah is most
unpleasant! Always rinse the
berries before serving. Serve
whole or slightly mashed...YUMMY!

If you are having difficulty dealing with the death of your pet,
don't worry, you are not alone. The ASPCA offers expert
counseling support services. If you need help dealing with
your grief, please do not hesitate to contact the ASPCA
Counseling Service Hotline at 1-877-474-3310. Losing a
beloved pet is very difficult. You don't have to deal with the
pain alone. If you need a supportive, listening ear, please
call!

Meet Tucker, our Dog of the Week!
Tucker lives in New York and is a
Shar-Pei....maybe you already guessed
that because of his adorable wrinkles!
Tucker LOVES to eat (it is his favorite
past-time) but don�t try to sneak any peas
into his food dish...YUCK! Tucker is one
smart dog...he graduated from doggie
school and made his family proud! Thank
you for being our Dog of the Week,
Tucker! You are one wrinkly cute pooch!

Congratulations to Nina, the winner of Bunny
Roo's Halloween Costume Contest, 2008!!
Nina will receive an E-Gift Certificate for $40
worth of Beggin Beagle Bakery Treats! I want
to thank ALL OF THE DOGS that participated!
You are all adorable and I really wish you
could all win. More exciting contests coming
soon!

Click HERE to see all of the contestants!

The Pawsby Poo Patroller is the perfect clean, green, waste
collection system�and it is cute too! The Poo Patroller is a leash,
flashlight, water bowl, and pooper scooper all rolled into one. It is
lightweight, compact and earth friendly (it weighs under one pound
and is made of recycled plastic!). So instead of carrying around a
pocket full of plastic grocery bags (like I currently do) check out the
Poo patroller! Dog walking just got cleaner and easier! To learn
more about this product, please visit the Pawsby website!

Most, if not all, sugarless gums on the market today contain an artificial
sweetner called Xylitol. While this ingredient makes gum taste good
without adding unwanted calories, it is toxic to dogs and should be kept
out of their reach at all times! Xylitol can be found in several well known
brands such as Trident, Orbitz and Ice Breakers. If ingested by your dog,
one pack of gum containing Xylitol can cause serious health problems or
even death! So play it safe and no matter how much Fido begs, let him
know that his bubble blowing days are over and keep the gum out of his
reach! On a side note, Xylitol is also known to cause diarreah in adults.
Take it from someone that knows....Xylitol is NOT nice...to either humans
or canines!

Sue is an expert when it comes to handcrafted jewelry!
She is the proud owner of For Love of a Dog and her
jewelry is well made and beautiful! If you know someone
that loves dogs and loves jewelry, you must visit her
website! Sue made me a gorgeous bracelet and I LOVE
it! The craftsmanship is second to none & worth every
penny!

You may recognize Gus...he was crowned the World�s
Ugliest Dog back in June. Unfortunately, he lost his battle
with cancer on November 10th. Gus was a rescue dog who
was taken from a neglectful home when he was just a puppy.
Well loved and well cared for, he will be dearly missed by his
owner, Jeanenne. Though he may not be the best looking dog
on the block, Gus touched many lives and helped spread the
word about dog rescue and adoption. Goodbye Gus...you will
be terribly missed and never forgotten! Rest in peace.

Well of course they do!
Just like human beings,
a dog�s belly button
marks the place where
the umbilical cord was
attached while in the
womb. A dog�s belly
button is located in the
center of his or her body
at the bottom of the rib
cage.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a strong, medium
sized dog. They have small drop ears and yellow or
amber eyes. They weigh 55 to 80 pounds, are 21 to 26
inches in height and live 10 to 13 years. This adorable
and friendly pup comes in a variety of colors including
shades or brown, straw, red-gold, and strawberry
blonde.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a powerfully built dog.
They are loyal, protective and hard working. They love to
hunt (they are experts when it comes to retrieving water
fowl) however, they make excellent service dogs for the
disabled as well. They are sensitive yet serious dogs who
are devoted, loyal companions.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever requires
a great deal of exercise. They are
strong-willed and have a powerful working
drive. This breed needs both mental and
physical stimulation or they will quickly
become bored and possibly destructive
(say goodbye to your favorite pair of
shoes!). The Chesapeake Bay Retriever
LOVES to swim! Long walks are nice,
but not enough for this energetic, athletic
breed. If you are a couch potato, this
breed probably isn�t the right choice for
your life style.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a strong willed
dog that likes to be in control (dominant!). It is
VERY important to socialize this breed early and
often especially if you want him to get along well
with other dogs. This breed loves to be part of the
family and does not like to be left alone for long
periods of time. They thrive on human
companionship!

If you would like to learn more about this
wonderful, athletic, loyal working dog, please
visit: The American Kennel Club

Plant: Sago Palm - If eaten can cause: liver failure, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, depression

Plant: Lillies - If eaten can cause: acute kidney failure

Plant: Tulip/Narcissus - If eaten can cause: vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, depression, seizures,
arrhythmia

Plant: Azalea/Rhododendron - If eaten can cause: vomiting, arrhythmia, hypothermia, death

Plant: Castor Bean - If eaten can cause: vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, seizures, coma, death

Plant: Cyclamen - If eaten can cause: vomiting and or diarrhea

Plant: Kalanchoe - IIf eaten can cause: vomiting, diarrhea, arrhythmia

If you think your dog has eaten one of the above mentioned plants, contact your veterinarian
immediately. For more information about poisonous plants, please visit the ASPCA Website by
clicking here!

Ingredients:
1 Cup of rolled oats (I used Quaker)
1 1/2 Cups of all purpose flour
2 Teaspoons of baking powder
1 Teaspoon of cinnamon
1 Tablespoon of honey
2 Tablespoons of canola oil
1/2 Cup of all natural pumpkin (I used can)
1/4 Cup of all natural peanut butter (low sodium)
1/4 Cup of water

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Combine all
ingredients and mix well. Drop spoonfuls of
dough onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 12
to 15 minutes. Cool and enjoy! Woof! Store in
an airtight container for up to three days.