Keeping Dogs with Disabilities Happy with Milk-Bone Active Toys

March 5, 2018 by Jenni 133 Comments

This post was sponsored by Milk-Bone as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Dogs. Aren’t they just the best?!

There isn’t a time in my life that I don’t ever remember a dog being a part of it. My husband and I have also, always owned dogs throughout our marriage!

Just a little back story on our sweet rat terrier, Pepper. She is blind…caused from glaucoma. She started losing her sight awhile back and ended up having to have one eye removed. Her other eye is deteriorating and so that one will need to be removed as well.

That makes us SO sad, but the thing is…..Pepper is still pretty young, active, and happy! However, since losing her sight she is a lot more skittish and unsure of herself. She loves loves loves herself some treats, though!!! So, when I saw the new Milk-Bone® Active^TMToys I was like……

“A-Ha!!”

She will love this! These are made of high-quality, durable, non-toxic material made specifically to work with Milk-Bone biscuits!

I mean, what dog doesn’t love treats?! So. Treats inside this ball that bounces and rolls to drive her playful instincts – it keeps her moving and active! AND it rewards her with yummy treats! Win win win!!!

I found the Milk-Bone Active Toy at Meijer in the dog toy aisle! There are 4 different Active Toys to choose from! They come in 2 different styles and 2 different sizes. Each one correlate with different Milk-Bone biscuit sizes.

Medium Dispensing Ball (recommended for dogs 25 – 49 lbs) – Medium biscuits
Medium Treat Tumbler (recommended for dogs 25 – 49 lbs) – Minis biscuits
Small Dispensing Ball (recommended for dogs up to 24 lbs) – Small biscuits
Small Treat Tumbler (recommended for dogs up to 24 lbs) – Minis biscuits

We got the medium dispensing ball with medium biscuits! The toy came with a small trial sized package of biscuits and they just slid easily right into the holes of the ball. They don’t slide out easily which is great – because it really makes your dog work for that treat!!! We also grabbed a box of the Milk-Bone Peanut Butter flavor variety packs! She loves peanut butter, just like her momma. (me!)

Pepper finally got a nibble of one and kept going back for more! She rolled that ball all over the yard! That was so fun to watch and it kept her moving!! With her vision loss, she’s using her other senses a lot more. We knew that would happen, but it’s been cool to see how she compensates in her normal everyday routine. I love that the Active Toys are a fun way to keep her mentally stimulated as well. I know she can tend to get bored, so this keeps her entertained.

When you head to Meijer to grab your dogs their own Milk-Bone Active Toys, make sure to use this SA-WEEET mPerks offer for $2 off the Small toys and $3 off the Medium toys, valid until 3/17/18!! That’s a huge savings!!! Also….be on the look out because several of the toys I saw, had a peel off coupon for $1 off a box of Milk-Bone biscuits! Yeah!!!

How Dogs Help Us Cope with Grief

November 9, 2017 by Jenni 434 Comments

This post was sponsored by Milk-Bone® as part of a Two-Post Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Have you ever noticed how pets can help us through many grieving moments? Recently I shared how our boxer Izzy passed over the Rainbow Bridge. I’m not gonna lie. That was rough, for our entire family. It’s been almost a month and a half – and I still keep her collar hanging where I can see it all the time.

Our other furbaby, Pepper, mourned as well. Her and Izzy were besties. Sisters. Well, not biological sisters….but sisters from another mister.

There’s just something about how a dog loves their human. It surpasses any words that could be spoken…the feeling of love that they give you. They need you, yet YOU need them. It’s the perfect relationship!

I recently partnered with Milk-Bone® to share and start a conversation with YOU about how our dogs are “more”. For me…I love that they know when we’re hurting…and they comfort us. They’re patient. Kind. They’re just “more”. They snuggle more. Smile more. Play more. Live more. And bring more love into all of our hearts! Especially when we’re grieving the loss of something or someone. Izzy – in our case.

I used this awesome Milk-Bone® Gifmaker to make a super cute Gif of Pepper, and Izzy together! It’s just so precious!! It wouldn’t let me embed the gif into my blog post, but I took this screen shot. I love it! You can see the actual gif that I made here!

I’d love to see YOUR gifs using the free Gifmaker — and please share them with us! Either on the Milk-Bone social channels below, or on our Sweet Pennies from Heaven social channels!!!

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Fun and Yummy Dog Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Christmas + Waggin’ Train Jerky Treats GIVEAWAY!

December 22, 2015 by Jenni 190 Comments

Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by Waggin’ Train, however, all opinions are our own…and honest as always!

I’ve been finishing up our Christmas shopping the last few days. Naturally, Santa takes care of stuffing the stockings – and I think he has that all under control this year. He’s even got a few really fun and yummy dog stocking stuffer ideas!!

We never want to forget our furbabies at Christmas – so we hang a stocking for them too! In case Santa IS looking for a few good ideas this Christmas, we’ve got some!

A new food bowl

A pretty new food bowl! Momma loves getting new dishes, so do our pooches!! Treat them to a new fancy food bowl and send the old one outside! We keep extra food and water bowls outside for days that they’re hanging around out there.

A fun picture frame

Any dog and dog lover needs a sweet photo frame to display sweet memories!!

A new tennis ball or squeaky toy

Just like any kiddo, dogs love to get new toys too! It keeps them active, entertained, and comforted. Ours love to pull the squeakers out of the toys, so instead…we went with some new tennis balls.

Waggin’ Train Jerky Dog Treats

We always love to give our dog treats — and of course Izzy LOVES treats! These new Waggin’ Train Jerky dog treats, especially! They have 3 new real meat chicken jerky dog treats now! They’re all made with simple and high quality ingredients…perfect for our furbabies! This new line of products are slow-cooked to seal in those natural delish flavors, and the new varieties include:

NEW! Waggin’ Train Chicken Jerky Minis – Made using real white meat chicken, with just 2 simple ingredients and sliced into fun-sized pieces. No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

NEW! Waggin’ Train Homestyle Chicken Jerkey Tenders – Made with real chicken that is slow cookied and then covered in little jerky bits of chicken to make it both crunchy and chewy. Made with just 2 simple ingredients, with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

NEW! Waggin’ Train Chicken Jerky Curls – These 100% real treats are made with just 2 simple ingredients as well, and are twisted into fun shapes that you can toss and flip ’til your dog’s heart is content”. No artificial flavors or preservatives.

All Waggin’ Train treats are backed by Purina – a brand we’ve trusted for years and years! You can find these treats in national grocery stores across the country! So, make sure to let Santa know that your pooch would love to find these in their stockings this Christmas!!!

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What Does My Dog Need? Here Are 7 Dog Owner Essentials!

May 19, 2015 by Jenni 272 Comments

This post brought to you by Sponsored by Purina. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Sweet Pennies From Heaven.

So, you just got a new puppy and you’re working your way through the late night crying, puppy breath, pee and poo! Or do you have an older dog that just needs some extra care, love and attention? Either way, you may be asking yourself, “What does my dog need?“. Dogs are work, but they’re SO rewarding. I’ve got a list of some dog essentials that every new and seasoned dog owner has to have!

We shop at Dollar General a lot because it’s just more convenient and much more affordable. I don’t have to walk a mile through the parking lot or wait in ginormous lines to checkout. Plus, I can get all our pet related stuff there too, like Dollar General Alpo Products! I can get everything on my list and I don’t get super distracted by everything I don’t need. They carry awesome pet brands like Purina (dry food/wet food/treats) for both dogs and cats. They also have a great selection of dog toys and other things. The biggest reason I love them is because I can use their coupons! Okayyyy, before I get to the list of essentials – let me tell you about this fun contest!

Do you Instagram?

#DGPetDash Instagram Contest:

Get this ya’ll! If you’re a pet owner, you can enter the #DGPetDash contest on Instagram!!! Each participant will be asked to fill (1) Dollar General shopping bag with pet items from DG and upload the picture of your haul to Instagram. Make sure that you use the hashtag #DGPetDash in your post! The photo with the most likes will receive $100 worth of free pet food/treats from Purina (in the form of (5) $20 Purina manufacturer coupons).

— Alright….now on to those doggie essentials!

List of 7 Things Every Dog Needs

1. Squeezes, Smooches & Belly Rubs: Love those babies up! Dogs love hugs, kisses and good belly rubs! My dogs are both attention hogs. They love to be loved.

2. Healthy Food and Vitamins: Make sure that you’re feeding your dogs a healthy dog food, like Purina and pay attention to how it makes them feel. Some dogs need a special diet…others could eat an army tank and it wouldn’t bother their bellies! You can also give your sweet hearts vitamins if they’re picky eaters!

3. Yummy Nummy Treats: Give them a treat through the day! Even if they can’t do tricks – give them a treat just for being cute! Treats are a great reward for doing something right too whether it’s house breaking them or for coming when you call them. Purina makes ex

cellent treats. Our dogs love the Beggin Strips!

4. Toys, Toys and More Toys: I think our dogs have more toys than our kid does. Ropes, squeaky toys, toys with bells, balls, and even an occasional old shoe. Ugh. Yeah. They like shoes!

5. Control the critters: Keep your dogs treated for fleas, ticks and worms. I know, I knowww….gross! But we all have to deal with it when we have dogs! Whether you choose a drop on medication, flea collar or something natural – just make sure you’re treating them so they don’t get sick. Fleas and ticks SUCK – literally!

6. Doctor Visits and Clean Toofers: Yep! Make sure to always keep your dogs up to date on checkups and shots. Having a sick pet is no fun. One thing our vet always talks about is keeping their teeth clean. A dog with bag teeth means poor health. Just keep their teeth clean with a toothbrush or make sure to give them treats that help clean their teeth.

7. Outer Space: Okay, not that kind of outer space….but space outside to RUN and play! If you don’t have a fenced in area – then put up a lead that’s long enough for them to have plenty of space to run and play. My dogs love to be outside…especially right after a bath. They love to roll around in the grass and dirt when they get bathed. Ugh. Hahaha!

Here’s our haul of pet goodies from Dollar General.

Purina Beggin Strips (their fave!)
3 soft dog toys
rope toy
tennis ball
rubber star shaped chewie

Here are some of the Purina Dog Treats and Foods you can find at Dollar General:

Cat Chow, Kitten Chow, Kit & Kaboodle, Friskies, Deli Cat, Fancy Feast, Dog Chow, Puppy Chow, Moist & Meaty, Beneful, Alpo, Mighty Dog, Beggin Strips, Busy Bone, Friskies Party Mix, Waggin Train, Whisker Lickins, Tidy Cats

What are your dogs favorite treats and toys?

11 Must Haves for Small Dogs #BBNshops #ad

November 10, 2014 by Jenni 68 Comments

I just posted a must-haves list for big dogs the other day, and I promised to post a fun list for small dogs. Small dogs are high-maintenance too, I know…we have one. We have both a big dog and a small one and I’m not sure which is the most “needy”. I do know that we get lots of use out of the FURminator deshedding tool. The dogs actually like it when we use it….I guess it feels good! Which do you think is the most needed for small dogs? Enjoy the list below!

No Stuffing Squeaker Toys – The latest craze to shake around. Pick the raccoon or the fox and no mess. Make your selection at Petsmart.
Pet Alive Essential Oils – Skin, bladder, ears, aggression – oils for all sorts of remedy solutions. Try them out from Abe’s Market.
Dog shaped dog toy – A little dog friend, without all the hassles of an actual second dog! What a cute handmade toy from Abe’s Market.
Treats for bad breath – These are great 100% all natural treats to make sure you get sweet doggies kisses. Order them now from Abe’s Market.
FURminator Deshedding Tool – Whether long hair or short, there’s a FURminator for the job. Highly recommended by all the animal lovers we know and found at Petsmart.
Angel Wings Harness – Martha Stewart has come up with the perfect harness for your little angel. Wear it year round and find it at Petsmart.
Pet Purse – Just like Paris Hilton! Hang that baby over your shoulder, and take the little one everywhere in style. You can pick this up at Walmart.
In Car Skybox – This is a skybox! Now the little dog can see out the window, while still being safely strapped in. Win, win from Petsmart.
Pet Bike Basket – Get your exercise and take them along.Biking is such great exercise and now the little prince or princess can some along! Order this now from Get Organized, in time for your fall rides.
Pet Rolling Case – This roll-around is amazingly convertible for any need, like those new-fangled strollers. The plane, the car or as a backpack, it is completely versatile, as you would expect from Get Organized.
Dozen Dog Treats – A dozen treats with doggy frosting. As much for you as for them! Order them now at World Market.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Boombox Network . The opinions and text are all mine.

11 Must Haves for Big Dogs #BBNshops #ad

October 29, 2014 by Jenni 1 Comment

Big dogs are needy. Right?! Well, small dogs are needy too – but big dogs tend to be a little more needy. Here’s a cool list of 11 must haves for big dogs. Stay tuned because I’ll soon be sharing a list of must haves for the small pooches as well. We have a bigger dog, Izzy. She’s our boxer. Cute and cuddly……and she acts just like a 2 year old.

Bandana Collection – Big dogs don’t wear costumes, but they’ll wear bandanas! Get this Super Pack to have one for every occasion at Walmart.
Dog Frisbee – What a great way to spend time with that big dog and tire them out for the evening. This great Zisc can be found at Abe’s Market.
Chew Ball – Better known as the Green Ball. Tough as a Kong, but softer, with a place for peanut butter or treats. Buy it now at Petsmart.
Wooden Dog Feeder – Help them eat and digest, by raising their food bowls, while helping with the decor. From Wayfair.
Spirit Essenses -Essential Oils for pets! This is the Peacemaker Set. Check out all the other selections at Abe’s Market online.
Large Rope Ball – One giant knot of rope. Solves the body’s need to chew and the brain’s need to unravel. Get one now at Petsmart.
Chicken Pot Pie Training Treats -They’ll learn anything for the ultimate treat – Chicken Pot Pie might do the trick! Find them at Abe’s Market.
Large Corner Pet Bed – Fits in the corner, has bolster sides, comes in blue or green. Put that big dog out of the traffic, but with a place to call his/her own. Get Organized carries this unusual bed.
Water Trapper Mat – Winter is coming! Snow, ice and rain mean water, mud and dirt coming in the house on those big paws. These mats are a must to save your sanity if clean floors are a priority and are now carried at Orvis.
Reflective Collar -It’s getting dark earlier and earlier. Make sure everyone sees you both on those winter night walks. Order from Orvis and personalize with name and number.
Folding Crate – Traveling this fall? Take this folding crate so your big dog has their own home wherever you go. Find it at Walmart.