Astrid's Valentine Party At Best Friends Day Camp

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Wishing Everyone a Very Fun Valentine's Day!

This picture of Astrid was taken last week at our therapy pet visit to the Alzheimer's Centers. Therapy pets isn't just about dogs. Any well behaved pet can have a beneficial influence on those confined to hospitals, Alzheimer's centers, living centers, schools....the possibilities are endless. Maybe therapy pet work is right for you and your pet? There are many organizations to get involved with. We have been tested and registered by Therapy Dogs, Inc.

Astrid's bandana is from our online Etsy bandana boutique, Astrid Nicole Etcetera. 100% of all net sales benefits the Santa Cruz Humane Society in Nogales, AZ. Astrid made her home at this shelter until joining us in her 'forever home' on December 28, 2006.

A Rare Snowfall In North Carolina

Astrid isn't quite sure she likes this as she explores with only the
sound of the birds keeping her company.

Astrid Demonstrates Recall and Focus Abilities

This video has a three second delay between frames. Catch the funny face towards the end!

Love Is All Around You

Feel the love! These three can. Tucker, Sasha and Sugar, our three favorite models at our Astrid Nicole Etcetera Etsy shop are celebrating Valentine's this year 'retro' style. Love, love, love...dogs can never get enough. That's why 100% of the net sale from each and every item sold in our Etsy shop benefits the Santa Cruz Humane Society in Nogales, AZ.

Last year, Tucker, Sasha and Sugar chose a more 'traditional' look.

Your true love may be as near as your local shelter! Visit a shelter this Valentine's and spread a little love with a donation. If you are looking for a companion dog, check and see if maybe your new best friend is there waiting for you!

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Please visit our Etsy shop, Astrid Nicole Etcetera, where 100% of the net sale benefits the animals at Santa Cruz Humane Society in Nogales, AZ. You can learn more about the shelter and see the pets they have available for adoption by visiting www.santacruzhumanesociety.org .

A Virtual Christmas Craft Show

A Kitties Christmas

More and more cats are discovering Astrid Nicole Etcetera bandanas fit them great! Here's stylish Minn and her brother, Mister Kitty posing in their reversible Christmas bandanas.

Therapy Pet Visit

Six dogs along with their people spread smiles and fun at today's visit to Pineville Living and Rehabilitation Center. This was a rather large group of very large dogs....including a German Short Hair Pointer, Astrid, a Rottie mixed up with a few other things, three beautiful rescued Greyhounds and biggest of all, a Great Dane. This month is Astrid's anniversary month of one full year as a therapy pet.

Howloween Party At Day Camp

A friend of mine and I agreed the other day, Astrid's 'school experiences' are probably better than our own children's were! Actually, it's a day camp for dogs Astrid attends called Best Friends. She attended this years Howloween party as Cher...which she modeled for me several days before the actual party...hence, the difference in bandanas. The party was complete with a spooky craft and take home treats. Someone was quite creative with using the dog bones as little tombstones in the mini-cupcakes! The last picture shows Astrid, after the party....a very, very tired Astrid, still wearing her Halloween bandana.