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First Spring Adventures

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First Spring Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

Over the weekend Spring arrived. Although it didn’t really feel like it (hence my bundled up self on the farm in the picture above). While my first Spring adventures didn’t involve weekend hiking trips, camping, or travels, I still got to spend time with my family – which is really all the adventure I need!

First Spring Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

From good morning kisses with my best friend Trooper on the farm…

First Spring Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

First Spring Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

(even when he maybe found them a bit embarrassing in front of the ponies!)

First Spring Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

….to waiting for mom to finish painting my basement playroom….

First Spring Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

…and even napping on the couch after farm chores…

First Spring Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

First Spring Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

…the best part of every adventure is getting to share it with the ones I love!

I’m looking forward to many more “adventures” this year. How about you? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

When Dogs & Cats Play

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Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by Chewy. All opinions are my own, and I only share products that I think you will love!

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

My pals over at Chewy.com recently sent me some fun new products to test out. The KONG Active Cat Play Mat and these Free Ranger no stink Bully Stix!

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

The Bully Stixs were AWESOME, but honestly, I couldn’t see what the big fuss was about the Play Mat was.

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

But then mom pulled out a bottle of this Kitty Kush Catnip* that we picked up at BlogPaws and sprinkled a little bit on the activity mat.

*affiliate link

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

Out of nowhere my pal Spider the Kitty showed up and was all about the Kong Play Mat!

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

It didn’t take Spider long to kick me off the mat as she rolled, crinkled (it has this fun crinkle sound just like a plastic water bottle), and scratched around on it.

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

Spider was looking like she was having so much fun with the play mat that Trooper and I were a bit concerned we were missing out on something really fun.

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

That’s ok though, because Spider may have had her play mat, but Trooper and I had Bully Stixs! And with these awesome benefits:

  • Grain-free chews
  • Low odor for indoor chewing
  • Health and safe alternative to rawhide
  • Naturally supports dental health
  • Free range, grass fed beef
  • Gental on the tummy
  • No artificial preservatives, flavors or colors
  • No corn, wheat, soy or rice

…mom felt good about letting us snack on them whenever we wanted!

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

And snack we did!

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

Sorry Spider, you won’t share your play mat, and we won’t share our Bully Stix! Agree to disagree…..or whatever the saying should be here!

If you want to snatch up some of these goodies and more fun stuff for your favorite pet, be sure to check out Chewy.com. They’re one of our favorite retailers for all things pets! And plus you can get FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $49! (make sure you tell them Ammo sent you!) Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway

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Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by I Brake For Yard Sales.

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Recently my new friends over at the Etsy Shop, I Brake For Yard Sales, sent me one of their handmade Blanket Dog Beds to take for a spin.

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

What makes this bed a little different than your average dog bed is that it has a super soft and snuggly blanket attached to the handmade wooden frame so that your dog can dig around and get extra comfy (or burrow to their hearts content!).

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And not to worry, the fleece blanket easily unsnaps from the wood frame so you can wash it should your pup decide to go to bed with muddy paws! It even comes in lots of fun colors (I opted for the Gray).

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

It comes in two different sizes for the big and small dogs (but custom sizes are available by request) – I enjoyed lounging in this 17″ x 19″ x 6″ bed.

And since I’m an expert digger and burrower, I figured I’d show you just how “bed fluffing” is really done….

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Perfect!

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

As I fluffed and readied my new Blanket Bed for an afternoon nap I began to draw a little attention.

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m pretty sure I’m going to have to spend my afternoon snoozes fending off the farm cats who are now eyeing my comfy sleeping spot!

You can fetch your own Blanket Dog (or apparently cat) Bed from Etsy! And you can even save 10% with coupon code Ammo1.

And now for the best part…

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

One Lucky Winner will win a 17″x19″x6″ Handmade Blanket Dog Bed in BLUE!

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 7/22/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only. Only one winner. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by I Brake for Yard Sales on Etsy, but all opinions are my own! Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a Ruffwear Roamer Leash!!

When Barn Swallows Attack

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Ammo the Dachshund on the Farm

This time of year I spend a lot of time hanging around the family farm. While mom does chores and rides ponies I hang out with my gal pals, Cricket and Spider.

Lately though our time together seems to get interrupted by the barn swallows that have made their home in the barn.

Swooping, diving, and yelling at us – those birds are relentless in making sure we know that our presence near their nests are unwelcome. Honestly, I can’t say I blame them – Spider, Cricket, and I are fierce hunters – and I may have inadvertently purposely helped Spider take down a few birds out of the air. In my defense, they do like to scream at us a lot!

I’ll be looking over my shoulder from now on when I’m on the farm. Does your dog like to chase birds too? Ammo the Dachshund

Throwback Thursday: A Dog and his Kitten

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spider the kitten

My cat pal Spider has been living on the farm for several years now and over the years I have gotten to watch her grow into the cat that she is today – all thanks to me. It’s true, when she was just a wee little kitten I taught her all of the important things to know….

Like how to chew on sticks….

and climb trees….

Without me she would be lost! Ammo the Dachshund

Fashion Show with my Friends Mattie & Margot

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Disclaimer: This review is brought to you by Mattie & Margot.

Mattie & Margot Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

Have you heard of Mattie & Margot? If not, then you are missing out my friend. Makers of stylish handmade dog collars, Mattie & Margot carry every color under the sun, and they’re just what I needed to brighten up my summer!

Mattie & Margot Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

I purchased one of Mattie & Margot’s Mystery Collars (in yellow) and received this sunny Yellow Gold collar – isn’t it happy? With their Mystery Collars you can choose a color range for $16 or let it be a total surprise for $12 – what a great deal!

Mattie & Margot Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

And because Rachael (the expert sewing machine operator behind Mattie & Margot) knew that us farm dogs always need a back-up collar, she sent along this snazzy Bluebird/Navy Collar too.

Mattie & Margot Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m still not sure which one I will stink up first on the farm, it’s a tough call.

Mattie & Margot Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

Mattie & Margot Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

I was looking so fine in my new collars that my kitty pal Spider got a little jealous. Too bad for her they don’t come in kitty sizes!

But for all you canines out there, I’m sure there’s a Mattie & Margot Collar just for you, they even come in a new miniature size! Which one would you choose?

[Shop] Mattie & Margot

[Friend] Mattie & Margot Ammo the Dachshund

Reunited

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You may remember that my kitty pal Spider and I had started a search party for our friend Cricket the Barn cat over a month ago. When Cricket went missing (and stayed missing) for over a month Spider and I feared the worst. We hoped that she had found a new home, but despite flyers and drive-bys at the SPCA we had no clue what happened to our pal.

About to give up hope on the return of our friend, on one last stop in at the SPCA someone mentioned that there were some cats in the quarantine room that we may not have seen. As luck would have it, one of those cats was Cricket! Someone from a neighborhood near the farm (but surprisingly not that near) had found her and turned her over to the SPCA nearly 4 weeks earlier, and since then she had sat in the quarantine area because of a goopy eye (which she has been known to have).

I was so thrilled to have my pal back, and I think she was relieved to be home once again.

So Cricket, please no more wondering off – we love you too much!

P.S. Cricket and Spider have appointments to be microchipped just like I am! No more missing kitties on my watch.

The Search Party

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ammo the dachshund with spider the kitten

Spider the Kitten and I have been on high-alert lately because our friend Cricket the Cat is missing!

Our cute and friendly pal (seen above) hasn’t been hanging around the farm in over a week and Spider and I are starting to wonder where she went.

ammo the dachshund with spider the kitten

Even though Cricket has disappeared before (perhaps to go hunting or maybe she found a nice family nearby to beg food off of), Spider and I decided to organize a search party.

ammo the dachshund with spider the kitten

Although I’m fairly certain I am doing most of the “searching” while Spider has her own little personal “party”.

ammo the dachshund with spider the kitten

I’m going to keep searching though….and my paws are crossed that my furry friend Cricket will return to the farm soon.

ammo the dachshund with spider the kitten

And Cricket, if you are reading this, I’m keeping your cat bed warm for your return and making sure your portion of the cat food doesn’t go to waste. 

 

Footprints in the Snow

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ammo the dachshund in the snow

Last night when I was at the the farm it snowed! Being the adventuresome type that I am, I went off to do some exploring while the white stuff was falling from the sky.

ammo the dachshund in the snow

Spider (of course) took it upon herself to follow me on my adventure, and never one to be out-done, Spider did a little showing off. (don’t tell her but I was slightly impressed with her tight-rope walking skills)

ammo the dachshund in the snow

And as if she hadn’t already showed me up enough, then she took it upon herself to write her name in the snow.

ammo the dachshund in the snow

I can’t read “kitty”, but I’m pretty sure that it says “Spider Rules and Ammo Drools”.

ammo the dachshund in the snow

Little did she know though, but I also know how to write my name in the snow!

ammo the dachshund in the snow

And for those of you who can’t read “dog” it says, “Dear Spider, while you were out I ate all of your  kitty food and left some yellow snow on your pillow. xoxo Ammo”.

ammo the dachshund in the snow

I am Dog, Hear Me Roar Bark! hehe.

 

Excitement Abounds

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Yesterday morning on the farm a cool mist of fog rolled in over the hills.

misty morning on the farm

misty morning on the farm

All the horses amidst a backdrop of fogginess had such an ominous look about them.

early morning mist on the farm

Including my pal Spider the Kitten.

early morning mist on the farm

Mom said the foggy sky must have brought out the feisty in Spider.

early morning mist on the farm

early morning mist on the farm

I have to admit, she had a crazier than normal look in her eye.

early morning mist on the farm

But when I inspected her thoroughly ….

early morning mist on the farm

early morning mist on the farm

…and sniffed every square inch…

spider and ammo

spider and ammo

spider and ammo

….I couldn’t find anything that smelled like feisty! Nope, just regular old Spider.

Feisty smelling or not, excitement abounds whenever Spider has the look of fire in her eyes!

ammo the dachshund on the farm

Yipeee!