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| Cesar Canine Cuisine Awards Prize to All Things Dog Blog Reader Posted: 12 Dec 2010 02:00 PM PST by Carrie Boyko, CEB
Oliver Likes the Tshirt! As the Tshirt says, "Give small a chance". How can you argue with that when you have a sweetheart like Oliver to help show it off? To win today's prize, our reader had to provide the winning answer to this starter, offered in a post entitled Why Choose a Small Dog Breed?: " I love my toy-sized companion dog because _____________________." The winner's answer was close to her heart: " I love my toy-sized companion dogs because both of them cram to cuddle with me all the time, and they are good at hide and seek (because of their size)." Our winner is Elizabeth G., a local small dog lover who has 2 toy-sized rescues. The irony of her winning is that she and I connected just yesterday, when she was collecting donations for the Florida Little Dog Rescue. Now I'll get to see her again! Elizabeth's two toy poodles, Cocoa-Latte and Oreo are quite a pair, and they could not have landed in more caring hands. They are two very lucky little dogs to have Elizabeth "Give small a chance." Congratulations Elizabeth! A very special thank you goes to the folks at Cesar Canine Cuisine, for providing this adorable prize. Oliver is feeling a bit sad to let that cute dish go, not to mention he's sure the stuff in the containers is super yummy. Maybe next time they'll send some for Oliver too? Shhh.....he doesn't know this, but I have another one of these packages to give away. Watch for a post in early 2011 when I'll be talking little dog talk once again. Before I go, allow me to conduct a little holiday business. With vacation time coming up, I'll be offering one more of my weekly drawings next Saturday, and then they will resume in late January, after I recover from some very important family time. Don't worry, though, posts will continue to pop out like clockwork, at least 3 per week. If you simply have to get your pup reading in during the holidays, you know where to go. As always, the comment button will be available for you to leave your thoughts. I'll check the blog and publish your comments regularly, even though I'll be officially on vacation. A blogger's work is never done. Sounds familiar, huh?       Help protect our precious dog parks © Carrie Boyko, all rights reserved Follow All Things Dog at Twitter Find me at Facebook  © copyright Carrie Boyko, all rights reserved  Bookmark this on Delicious 
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| FIDO Friendly's Top 10 Ski Resorts, Part I of III Posted: 12 Dec 2010 02:37 AM PST Guest post by Carol Bryant, Fido Friendly Magazine  M.S. reader copyright Join Libby for a Little White Stuff Powder hounds rejoice! FIDO Friendly's got your destination snow-cation just in time for wintertime fun. Slaloms and slopes, poles and puppies. Puppies? You read right! FIDO Friendly magazine clears the snow pathway to uncover the top 10 ski destinations that welcome both two-legged and four-legged varieties. So strap on those boots, bindings and barky best friend and head for the white stuff. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Mountain Lodge at Telluride is conveniently located between two ski runs. An array of condo rentals, lodge rooms and log-and-stone cabins make for cozy warmth and scenic mountain memories. Unleash worries and star gaze with Fido at the 14,000-foot peaks of Colorado's San Juan Mountain Range. When our publisher visited, she saw more dogs than people using the gondola. Hitching posts for Fido are scattered about town including at restaurants. Considered the ultimate mountain resort experience, Mountain Lodge at Telluride is located near specialty shops, including many that are pet-friendly and focused. Spaniel snow globe, anyone?  More the cross-country skier and want to take Fido along? Mammoth Lakes makes a perfect locale to do so. Trails beginning at the Mammoth Visitors Center and merge with other longer trails as you and leashed Fido make snow tracks (and perhaps a few snow angels). Nearby Mammoth Mountain Ski Area offers 29 lifts, 2 gondolas and 3,100 vertical feet on 3,500 acres. Dogs are welcome to take the gondola ride in the summer months. Nearby Shady Rest Park and Trail welcomes cross-country skiers with their powder hounds as well. At the end of a long snowy day, seek respite in the rustic mountain charm that is Westin Monache Resort. Each of the 230 guest suites offers comforts and conveniences of home boasting a gas fireplace and plush beds, and most have a gorgeous mountain view. Snuggle up Fido, this view's for you!  The Adirondack Mountains provide 6 million acres for exploration and winter fun. With 2,000 miles of hiking and ski trails, you and Fido can explore the largest marked trail in the United States. At Lake Placid Lodge, dogs are welcome in the cabins. Take a trek through the trails and don't fear getting lost: Maggie, the general manager's Golden Retriever, will ensure you find your way back safely. Upon check-in, freshly laundered beds and bowls are provided for Fido's use. The lake is frozen in winter months, so cross-country skiing and snowshoeing (er, pawing) are two activities Fido would love to join in with you. Love dogs but don't have one or need a puppy fix? Consider a dog sled tour. In the nearby town of Vermontville, New York, Thunder Mountain Dog Sled Tours provides some off-the-beaten path fun. Blankets are provided to cut the chill, and a walk onto Mirror Lake will assist in spotting the dogs in action. Join us here at All Things Dog Blog next week for Part II in this series when we'll visit with resorts in Vermont, Wyoming and Colorado. Three more in Part III and you'll be ready to choose a Winter ski destination, keeping Fido in mind as well.  For more FIDO Friendly content, subscribe to the magazine at www.fidofriendly.com and visit our blog at http://blog.fidofriendly.com. Thanks to Marissa for sharing Libby's picture. Be sure to check out Tanner's mopey commentary over at 5 Minutes for Fido. He sure would like to play in the snow! Help protect our precious dog parks © Carrie Boyko, all rights reservedFollow All Things Dog at Twitter Find me at Facebook © copyright Carrie Boyko, all rights reserved Bookmark this on Delicious 
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