Free Pattern: Learn to Crochet This Adorable Puppy Dog “Pet Project”

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Free Pet Pattern: Learn to Crochet This Adorable Puppy

I’m always on the hunt for inexpensive handmade gift ideas, and this one is a super cool find because the pattern is free, and it can be made with odd balls of leftover yarn from other projects! I am a beginning knitter, and haven’t learned to crochet yet, but this free puppy pattern and tutorial is inspiring me to give it a try!

If any of you are serious crafters and know of other free or inexpensive “pet projects” that I could share, please feel free to post a comment or email me using the contact page. I’d love to make “Pet Projects” into a weekly feature!

Mimi and Maty to the Rescue! Read It Free Online & FreeKibble Will Donate a Meal to Shelter Pets!

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Click to read and Freekibble will donate a meal to shelter pets

I was doing the daily trivia to earn FreeKibble for shelter animals and found out about this beautifully illustrated book and offer.

Right now, when you click to read Mimi and Maty to the Rescue! FreeKibble will donate a meal to feed shelter animals in need. Mimi and Maty to the Rescue! Book 1: Roger the Rat is on the Loose!  is a super cute story for kids and adults alike, and you don’t need any special login or software to read it online. I always love finding fun and easy ways to get kids involved in helping animals, and this is one of the cutest ideas I’ve seen! Be sure to check it out and help spread the word!

Try Me Free Rebate: Science Diet Ideal Balance up to $12.99 value

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get up to $12.99 rebate on bag of Science Diet Ideal Balance dog food

If you’ve been thinking about trying something new, here’s a rebate offer for you. Purchase any 4lb. bag of Science Diet’s Ideal Balance dry dog food (Puppy, Adult or Mature Adult) and receive a rebate check for up to $12.99 using this rebate form.  All the rules and instructions are on the form, but be sure the receipt is dated 7/1/2011-12/31/2011 and your form is postmarked by 1/31/2012.

As always, check with your vet or follow label instructions when switching your pet’s food. If it turns out not to work for your pet, you can always donate it to a shelter or rescue organization!

Canine Caviar Giveaway from Modern Dog Magazine

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canine caviar giveaway from Modern Dog Magazine

This week’s giveaway at Modern Dog Magazine: Win one of 20 buffalo treat gift packs from Canine Caviar. Just fill out the easy entry form & submit! Don’t forget to check each week for new chances to win cool dog prizes!

Iams Home 4 the Holidays & Blogging 4 Bowls Kickoff Blog Hop

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100 Bowls of Food Donated for Every Blog Added to the Hop Oct 3-10

Iams Home 4 the Holidays adoption drive is in its 13th year and hopes to find homes for 1.5 million orphaned pets worldwide! In addition, Iams will also donate 5 million meals to animals in need at adoption and rescue centers through its Bags 4 Bowls program.  Since we adopted Daisy as an orphaned rescue puppy, this cause is very close to my heart!

There are several ways you can help support this program:

• Visit the Iams Facebook page and click “Like.” For each “Like” comment or photo posted, Iams will donate meals.

• Become a fan of Iams’ Facebook page and create a custom adoption announcement or holiday card to share the news of their new four legged family member or just send a season’s greeting to family and friends. For each card created and shared, Iams will donate meals.

• Purchase specially-marked packages of Iams dog or cat food during the duration of the campaign. For every specially-marked package sold, Iams will donate one bowl of food to a participating Iams Home 4 The Holidays animal organization.

If you have a blog, Join the 2nd Annual Blogging 4 Bowls Blog Hop! For every blogger that joins the hop, Iams will donate 100 Meals towards the 5 Million Meal Goal.

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