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Why Do Dogs Prefer Some Toys Over Others?

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Generally speaking, most dogs like toys that simulate prey. This is why squeaky toys and soft toysare often very popular with most dogs. Hearing the high-pitched squeak and/or ripping apart a soft plush toy can be immensely satisfying to some dogs.

However, dogs are individuals, and even dogs within the same breed will have preferences due to personality differences. Some dogs prefer harder toys that feel good to chew on; others prefer toys like balls or Frisbees because they’re fun to chase and retrieve; and some dogs don’t like toys at all, unless their owner is in on the game.

Many people might think their dog has no interest in toys. It’s best to introduce toy play when your dog is young. Younger dogs and puppies are naturally more playful than older dogs. For puppies, younger dogs, or even less confident older dogs, you can try soft plush toys or even toys with real fur attached. Some dogs just need something totally new and different to entice them to play!

Your dog’s toy preferences can change throughout his or her life. Many puppies prefer rubbery-type chew toys while they’re teething, and senior dogs often like softer toys that are comfortable to hold and tug. During adulthood, your dog may need sturdier toys, such as thick ropes, or harder rubber balls.

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Sleeping Under the Covers Won’t Suffocate Your Dog

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The Love of My Life

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End of Times

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Walking Your Dog in Winter

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Fundraising Raffle! $1 a ticket! 50/50 or Aluminum, Wheeled, Locking Grooming/Cosmetics/Crafts Case

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You do not need to be present to win

Deadline for purchasing tickets online in January 12, 2018

The drawing will be held at the Fredericksburg Expo Center on January 13 at 3:00 pm.  We have club members located throughout Virginia and Maryland and can arrange to have this awesome case brought to you in those areas.  If you are in the Richmond, VA area (or within a reasonable driving distance), I will personally deliver it (you can PM me on Facebook-Krystyna Lineberry or through our FB page).

We are raffling off this large, portable grooming/make up case as a fundraiser to support club operations in the upcoming year.  Operations include paying our insurance, caring for our rescues, maintaining our website…

  • This case is close to 3 feet tall, has a telescoping handle, and detachable sections so you don’t have to take the entire case if you only need one section.
  • The lid has a handle that allows the unit to be carried independently of the telescoping handle.
  • The first section has 6 expanding, accordion style sections for holding any number of small goodies like scissors, pallets, nail polish, markers, Dremel attachments, etc….
  • They are attached to the middle section which is a large open space suitable for larger items like brushes, , bottles/cans, curlers, punches, etc…  These first two sections can be removed and taken independently of the rolling unit if desired.
  • The bottom section has numerous elastic straps attached to the sides to secure items from shifting and spilling.  Perfect for spray bottles, misters, towels, hair spray, glue guns, hair dryers, Dremels, and hundreds of other items.  The lid will attach to this section so it can be used by itself also effectively making this case three different cases in one sleek package!

Please let me know if you want to be entered in the 50/50 drawing, the Aluminum Case drawing or if you would like to split your tickets between the two!  If you don’t tell me which, you will automatically be entered in the drawing for the case.

Click below to purchase your tickets via Paypal (there’s a penny on each of the links so it stands out on our Paypal account as a ticket sale $1.01, $5.01, etc…)

1 ticket for $1

6 tickets for $5

12 tickets for $10

and if you’re really feeling lucky…

25 tickets for $20

 

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Fireworks are Scary

 

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Angry, but cute

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Available Rescue – Cherie – MinPin

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7 years ago we adopted out this lovely lady and several months ago she was returned. Her owners threatened to leave her at a shelter if we did not come to Northern Virginia to get her. We will always take back one of our dogs, no questions asked. In this case it appears the owners simply didn’t want to pay for boarding at a kennel as they called and asked for her back once their holiday was over. Needless to say, we declined…

This is Cherie (pronounced Sherrie). She is a 9 year old Min Pin who is available for a permanent home. Cherie is spayed, micro-chipped and puppy pad trained. She is also trained to use a doggy door! This girl is outgoing and full of life. We believe she would make an excellent apartment dog. Cherie has no health issues and weighs about 10-12 pounds. She’s very lean and very loving. Potential issues: she can climb out of a 3 foot fence. We imagine she could potentially clear a 4 foot fence if chain link. Taking Cherie on walks with a leash would be preferred.

Cherie’s adoption fee is $150. Please message if you are interested.

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Shop with the Amazon Smile Program to Support Our Rescue

Friends,

As the holiday season approaches, if you have not already selected a charity with the Amazon Smile program, I’d like to ask that you go to SMILE.AMAZON.COM and select the Pomeranian Club of Central Virginia.  All donations are used to fund care for rescues until suitable permanent homes can be found.

There are hundreds of other charities to choose from if ours is not your cup of tea.

What is AmazonSmile?
Amazon Smile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. You can choose from nearly one million organizations to support.

How much of my purchase does Amazon donate?
The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases.

How do I shop at AmazonSmile?
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.

Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?
Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.

How do I select a charitable organization to support when shopping on AmazonSmile?
On your first visit to AmazonSmile smile.amazon.com, you need to select a charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. We will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.

Can I change my charity?
Yes, you can change your charity any time. Your AmazonSmile purchases after the change count towards your newly selected charity.

About Shopping on AmazonSmile
If you shop on smile.amazon.com using an internet browser on your desktop or laptop computer, your mobile phone, or your tablet, then your purchases of eligible products (marked “eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on the detail pages) will result in donations. Purchases that are not made using an internet browser (for instance, using the Amazon Shopping App, Kindle Store, FireTV, Amazon Dash, or Amazon Echo) are not currently eligible for donations, but you can add items to your cart, then go to your browser to check out and the items will be eligible.

Best Regards,
Vice President
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Pomeranian Club of Central Virginia

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2018 Fundraising Calendars On Sale Now!!!

It’s that time of year again!! 

It is a limited printing of only 100, so order yours now!

You can order from our store or by selecting below.

Our calendars are 8.5 x 11, 12 month, full color, printed on high gloss professional paper, and saddle stitched.

This years calendar cover will be unveiled at our Pom-O-Ween event on Saturday, October 28.

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Available Rescue – Dexter – UPDATED 10/31

Dexter is an 8 year old (11/22/08), 7 pound male Pomeranian,

dark orange/red in color.  He has had one owner who surrendered him because she was no longer able to afford his care.  

Dexter is DIABETIC and requires 2 insulin injections per day.  The insulin injections are easy to give and should not intimidate a potential family away from this cutie.  
He gets 2 units of Novolin N twice per day.  At Walmart, the insulin is only $25 for a 100 unit dose vial. A box of syringes is $13. This means the cost of his medical care can be about $2.00 per day for the insulin and needles. Click here to sponsor a month of his insulin injections for $38.
He does have a collapsing trachea so it is important to keep his weight down, not take him on long walks (especially on hot or humid days), and never to use a collar, always a harness, which is better for all Poms. He will not be adopted into a home with a smoker.  We use a cough suppressant as needed that varies from Tussigon (prescription required) if the cough has been bad or Robitussin for more minor coughing.  We also use CBD Oil to relax him when he is having a trachea fit.  We are trying Cerenia to reduce inflammation and better manage his coughs (1/4 tab, once a day. 4 tablets are $11)
Dexter is getting along fine with our other dogs, but we do not have a social history on him.  Due to his size and health issues, he needs a home with no young children and someone who is able to give him injections after breakfast and dinner every day on a regular schedule to manage his diabetes.  He should not be given “people food” and his diet needs to be monitored so he’s not getting a lot of extra sugars (potato, carbs, etc…)  A high quality food will take care of this.  He does have a history of hypoglycemia, so a structured diet is important.

He is super sweet and follows me everywhere.  He likes to be with his person all the time and would make a wonderful companion.

If you are not able to adopt Dexter, perhaps you could donate supplies to help with his care?  Our Amazon Wish List has items (such as wet food, blood sugar testing strips & lancets) needed for his, and other rescues, care.  Click HERE to view our list.  

Advocate Meters has the best deals on testing strips. They can be shipped to Attn: Lineberry, 9830 Mayland Dr, Ste J, Richmond, VA 23233

Dexter loves The Fighting Jamesons!!


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Available Rescue – Mickey

Mickey was born on December 28, 2007 making him 9.5 years old.  Average life span for a Pomeranian is 14-16 years and he has a lot of pep, so we expect him to be around for a long time with the proper care.

Mickey came to us on August 10 as an owner surrender in need of a cystotomy to remove 2 dozen stones from his bladder and 2 large stones from his urethra.  He received the emergency cystotomy surgery in addition to dental surgery from Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery and Dental Care in Richmond, VA on August 11.

He is currently being fostered in Richmond while recovering from this major surgery and will have his stitches removed and a urinalysis ran in two weeks to check for any signs of infection.  After he receives the all clear, he will be eligible to go to his new home.  We are accepting applications.

Mickey’s family surrendered him in part due to their inability to afford the surgery he needed to ease his pain and save his life, but also due to the home situation.  They have two young children (4 years and 3 months) at home and since the birth of the oldest, Mickey has gradually become more withdrawn spending more time in his kennel until after the kids are in bed when he would venture out for some love.  These factors in addition to some other personal issues led to the heartbreaking decision for the family that surrendering Mickey was in his best interest.


Mickey is an AWESOME TRAVELER!! He loves car rides and going shopping!  His mom says he doesn’t have any love for cats, even though he was around 6 of them for a couple years.  He likes to be with his people and can usually be found at your feet next to the couch or on the couch with you.  He likes to cuddle up to you in bed at night right now.

Mickey will not be adopted to any home with children under the age of 12.  Being around younger children stresses Mickey too much to make it a part of his everyday living situation.  Mickey is quite vocal and is probably better as house dog rather than an apartment.  He likes to serenade you with his impression of a husky (check him out on our YouTube page).

If you are interested in adopting Mickey, you must be able to commit to and afford his dietary needs.  He has had 2 surgeries in under 5 years to remove bladder stones.  Each of these surgeries is traumatic for him and expensive for you.  

Feeding him the prescribed Royal Canin Urinary Health diet at all times will prevent new stones from forming.  He is currently eating ¼ can, twice a day.  Each can costs between $2.60 – 3.00 depending on where you buy it from and in what quantity.  It is cheaper by the case.  A little water should be added to his food to help boost his water intake.  In addition to meals, he can only have treats that support his urinary health.  Absolutely no table scraps!!

I know it sounds daunting, but it really isn’t.  It is however, very important and cannot be stressed enough!

If you are interested in adopting Mickey, please click below to fill out an application.
CLICK HERE FOR ADOPTION APPLICATION


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New Rescue Requires Immediate Surgery!! Please Help! UPDATED 8/12

Check out Mickey’s Page by clicking below!!

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UPDATE 8/12 – All the good vibes being sent our way today paid off big time!! 

They were able to catheterize and work the stones back into his bladder without having to re-route his plumbing from a boy to a girl! So relieved!! They even did a dental and since he was already under, we got a discount on the dental!Throw in a courtesy nail trim and what started out as a super stressful morning, ended up being a pretty good afternoon.

UPDATE 8/11 – It’s more serious than we originally thought.

This adds several hundred dollars to the cost of surgery. We really need all the help we can get with this. Right now, it is being charged on a person credit card. Even $5.00 will help!


Richmond, VA – Mickey is a 9.5 year old, 15 lb. brown and white pom boy who is suffering from painful and life threatening bladder stones. He needs an immediate cystotomy!


X-Rays show 2 dozen stones in his bladder and 2 stones blocking his urethra. 

His dad was deployed and mom had 2 kids under 5 at home.  They could not afford the surgery he needs so they have surrendered him to the Pomeranian Club of Central Virginia.

Mickey will be required to be on a special diet for the remainder of his life to prevent recurrence of stones.

Please click on one of the PayPal buttons to the right or the GoFundMe link below to help fund Mickey’s medical care.