Spring is here, the weather is warming up and we are surrounded by nature’s canvas of fresh green spring grass, purple lupins, and bright orange California poppies. This is a perfect time to get outside, increase our fitness and lower stress enjoying time outdoors with our dogs. What did you do to celebrate the human-animal bond this weekend? Were you able to enjoy some time outside? Patches and Jack enjoyed a lovely morning outside in the yard, while I cleaned the house and baked them dog treats. I love to cook, and baking dog treats is another way I enjoy relaxing. While it does not directly include the dogs, it is because of them that I bake, and they prevent me from baking human treats that I will be tempted to eat! One of my favorite recipes comes from Teal, the owner of Sierra Rizing Bakery in Coloma. Teal provides us with the human treats we serve at the Café, but she is also well-known for her delicious dog treats. Check out her Facebook page 'Sierra Rizing Bakery' for her #ThrowbackThursday post (October 16, 2020), where she shared her dog treat recipe for ‘Peanut, Pumpkin and Oat Dog Biscuits’, published in Style Magazine in 2016. These are a favorite in my house, and although the recipe makes a lot of small cookies, they don’t last long! When the dogs are happy, I am happy. Interestingly, The American Kennel Club website shares an article on the benefits of having a dog, including that they make us happier by increasing our levels of oxytocin when we stare into their eyes. Oxytocin is the “love hormone”, and our interactions with dogs help to boost our mood.
One of our recent alumni, a Chihuahua-Terrier mix, named Snoekie, has done just that, providing companionship, and boosting the mood of her retired owners. She celebrated her Gotcha Day last month. Snoekie was found as a stray on the streets of Fresno, and while in foster care, delivered 5 healthy puppies. All five puppies found forever homes, including one, a male named Chunk, that was a foster failure. Snoekie needed a home with someone she could be around all day. She was quite shy, was afraid of larger dogs, and did not do well in the shelter environment, so she came to the Café to meet her forever family. Her perfect home was with someone who was home all day, making her a perfect match for a retired couple in Roseville, who met her on their first visit to the Café. She is now living her best life as an only dog and loves all the attention she gets. According to her owners “There is never a dull moment with Snoekie around. She is a constant and devoted companion. She gets us out on a walk each day, keeping us active and moving.” Check out the adorable photos of Snoekie in her new home, below. If you are ready to meet your new forever friend, or if you just want to hang out with dogs, with no strings attached, come, and visit the Café. We are celebrating our Open House on April 24-25 where you will have the opportunity to meet adoptable dogs while you sample our menu items. Buy a beverage and get a free baked treat. We look forward to meeting you. Tail wags from your friends at the Café
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AuthorThe Dog Blog is authored by our founder, Joanne. She loves to celebrate and highlight the human-animal bond in our blog. We share Gotcha Day stories, adventures shared by dogs and their families who found each other at our Café, and educational events with local dog experts to foster your forever connection. ArchivesCategories |