What Do Free Jones Natural Chews Have to Do With Free Reese's Peanut Butter Cups? Well, I'll Tell You.

OK, so you know how Reese's crack Peanut Butter Cups are may favorite drug food candy? (If not, consider yourself educated.) Well, OMG, if the Hersheys people didn't tell me that they'd noticed I'd mentioned their product a few times on social media, and for their upcoming blog anniversary, they were wondering whether I'd like to mention them again, except this time, they'd give me a giant bag of free ones to eat, AND they'd give me another giant bag to give away to a reader! And, I was like, "Does a Pooh bear eat honey out of a tree?!!"

Except, y'all, this is a dog (and sometimes cat) blog, and the Hersheys people don't even know I'm a person (which means I didn't get free candy), but the good news is: the JONES NATURAL CHEWS people (who make the equivalent of Reese's PB Cups for dogs) know I'm a person, and that this is a critter blog, and it was THEM who asked if we wanted the giant bag of crack Lamb Lung Puffs for the dogs to eat, and another for us to give away to a reader! (And, Jon Farleigh and Dewi* were like, "Do people poo in a tiny porcelain pool?!") Yay!

(*Except, the dogs needed me to type their hearty acceptance "speech" to the Jones people, which I did. And that concludes the disclosure portion of this post. ☺)

Jon Farleigh is a crack, I mean JNC Lamb Lung Puff junkie.

So, Lamb Lung Puffs. Sound delicious, right? Um, noooooo! Ewwww!! (Was what I initially thought, but then, I am not a dog, and these are dog treats.) And then I remembered the time I accidentally ate some lung myself, picking whole, steamed Maryland blue crabs, when I was much too hungry to be working so hard for a shot-glass-sized portion of shellfish. (Here's a tip: Love steamed crabs, but get something else to eat, if you're starving, unless you want to accidentally eat a lung [or intestine], in haste.) And I didn't die, or even get sick. It just tasted kind of bitter (compared to the sweet, succulent, butter-drenched crab meat). So there.

Which brings me to the top FIVE reasons why I love Jones Natural Chews Lamb Lung Puffs for my dogs:

1. They're made in the USA of all-natural raw protein sources (from USDA-inspected meat packing facilities).
   
   

   

   Single Ingredient = Awesome

2. The company was founded over 100 years ago in New York, by a dog-loving professional meat cutter named Jones, and has remained (now headquartered in Illinois) in the Jones family ever since.
   
   

   

   Lamb Lung Puffs look like pieces of dried-up well-done meat. They smell like it, too. 

3. My dogs LOVE them! (They've loved every type of Jones treat they've ever eaten.)
   
   

   

   Training treat, anyone? ☺

4. I can buy them from Amazon.com (not an affiliate link), my favorite online retailer.
   
   

   

   See Bertie? Yes, the cat. He chewed a small hole through the back of the treat bag one night, when it was still in the box it shipped in. Now, guess whether my cats like lamb lung treats (as much as the dogs do).  

5. They use everything in their treats but the "squeal...or moo, bleat, cluck, etc." In other words, just because WE might not like to eat a lung, or trachea, ear, esophagus, etc., doesn't mean another meat-eating animal wouldn't be thankful to get it! Don't let that nutritious protein go to waste, I say!
   
   

   

   So, do my cats like lamb lung? YES! BONUS! (OK, half of the cats like to eat lamb lung. The other three are weird.) Also, Bobby Flay O'Fish likes to play with the treats before he eats them. Typical. 

Now, whose dog (and perhaps non-picky cat) wants to win a giant half-pound bag of Jones Natural Chews Lamb Lung Puffs?! 

(You'd better all be raising your hands, yo!) Leave a comment (and record it on the Rafflecopter) and you just might! (Extra entries awarded to those who like Jones Natural Chews on Facebook.)

I'll email the winner! Good luck!

* Entrants must have a U.S. or Canadian shipping address. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Happy second bloggiversary, Jones Chews! Chronicles of Cardigan is honored to be a part of your celebration!

I touched a lamb lung, and I liked it. No, let me rephrase: I touched a lamb lung, and didn't hurl up a lung.  Neither will you (hurl).

Guess what? Maddox loves Lamb Lung Puffs. I'm not even kidding. See his tongue?

I told you! Maddox is to lamb lung puffs as Mikey is to Life cereal.
(Note: For sound, hover in the upper left corner and click the speaker icon. Do it.)



Is it weird that I talk to my pets this way? Never mind.☺

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I Got Some Ice Cream; You Cannot Have Some...Unless You Win It; I Hope You Win It!

Preface: So Purina was all, "It's summer and we're starting this Frosty Paws (doggie ice cream) travel promotion, and we'd like to send you a bunch of cool (free) stuff (Frosty Paws coupons and travel gear), to keep for yourself and to give away on your blog..." And I was like, "ICE CREAM!!!! ICE CREEEEEAM!!!! (I project on the dogs sometimes)" Then Jon Farleigh and Dewi were all, "MoooOOm! The Frosty Paws Man is coming!!! The Frosty Paws Man is comiiiinng!!**" Yep, that about sums it up. (smile)

So, I'm giving away FOUR (4)* of these Purina Frosty Paws (brand frozen dog treat) Summer Travel Packs (approx. retail value $64.99 ea.):

Each travel pack includes:

<> A large, 5-pocket, insulated (with a thick white, plastic lining) backpack

<> A (BPA-free) stainless steel (dog) water bottle (There's a steel ball-bearing in the neck of the bottle, so when it's tilted toward your dog's mouth, the water trickles out only when he licks it.)

<> A freezable (it's got gel in between the outer layers) chilled food container

<> A (generously sized nylon) collapsible food bowl (zips up into the shape of a taco)

<> One roll of poop bags, with dispenser, and

<> A coupon for a FREE box of (Original or Peanut Butter) Frosty Paws (available in your grocer's ice cream or pet food aisle - unless you don't live in he U.S., in which case, I am terribly sorry).

And just to let you know, Jon Farleigh and Dewi have indulged in the occasional Frosty Paws treat (before Purina ever laid eyes on this blog). Here are the (original flavor) ingredients:

This helps, too:

Between you and me, I can think of much worse things for them to have as a snack. ahem.

Though (if I'm being honest), it wouldn't matter whether Frosty Paws contained coconut oil and whey or 100% organic, all-natural (with milk-from-pet-cows-named-Bessie) plain Greek yogurt and extra virgin olive oil from the finest groves in Italy...

If Jon Farleigh and Dewi wouldn't eat it.

That said, here is my (3-part) 18-second video review (tip: check your volume):

Then this...

Then this...

I'm not sure they could be any more convincing. ;-)

By the way, those videos were taken with my iPhone, using Twitter's Vine app, which only supports 6-second video loops. If you're on Twitter and you like taking video with your iPhone or Android device, I highly recommend Vine. You can download it HERE (or search for Vine in your app store). Oh, and if you get on Vine, please follow us (@Elizabeth K aka ChroniclesCardi)! :-)

So, who wants one of those cool travel packs?! 

To enter: Simply follow the directions in the Rafflecopter below (which will straight away inform you to make a comment on the blog, stating your favorite ice cream flavor; mine is peanut butter and chocolate).  

Your comment will earn you three (3) entries into the random drawing (which Rafflecopter will keep track of for me, so PLEASE make sure you click the widget (down arrow button) BEFORE leaving your comment).

If you want more than three (3) entries into the drawing, just follow the Rafflecopter's direction, and you can earn up to 10 more! It's really easy!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The giveaway ends at midnight (ET) on Saturday, July 6, and I'll announce the four (4) winners on Sunday, July 7, on Facebook and Twitter. I will also send winners an email (to the address you provide in the Rafflecopter). 

Because Frosty Paws treats are only sold in the U.S., the giveaway is limited to U.S. residents only. 

Good luck!

*Purina sent me five (5) travel packs and told me to keep one for Jon Farleigh and Dewi. Thank dog, otherwise, the Frosty Paws Man would be in very deep doo-doo.

** FYI: To ensure no one sues me for intellectual property rights infringement, I must give credit to Eddie Murphy (aka "Donkey," to the younger set) for inspiring the title (and parts of the preface) of this post. If you have no idea what I'm referring to, and have a burning desire to learn more, I suggest you perform a Google search for "Eddie Murphy + ice cream." And if/when you find what you're looking for, you'll understand why this paragraph is so cryptic. :-) 

Bust Prevention Week - Enter to Win a Full BlogPaws Conference Pass!

While the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has designated it as National Dog Bite Prevention Week (and we are all for being educated about that!), we are also designating this week as (exclusively on our mostly dog blog)...

INTERNATIONAL BUST PREVENTION WEEK!!

What is bust prevention, you ask? 

Well, we know there are some of you out there who are in danger of BUSTING because you want to go to the BlogPaws (Pet Blogging and Social Media Conference) REALLY badly, but you're not exactly sure where to find the money tree.

So...instead of letting you bust (ew), we're giving away (this week to one lucky entrant) a FULL BlogPaws conference pass (worth $199)!! Yippee!

Here's how to get one entry into the random drawing:

1. LEAVE US A COMMENT (ON THIS BLOG POST) and state what you look forward to the most about attending BlogPaws next month in Salt Lake City.
(Note: Only one comment per person, please.)

2. If you don't already, follow/like us somewhere!
(Hint: Click one of those coffee cups at the top of the blog, or click "Join" on the Google Friend Connect widget.)  

That is all you need to do!

I'll announce the winner Saturday (5/26) morning on Twitter and our Facebook fan page (so pay attention). ;)

Good luck!

Disclosure: We were awarded (and are choosing to give away, because we can't go) one full BlogPaws conference pass (worth $199) for being selected as a Best Humor Blog finalist in the BlogPaws Nose-to-Nose Pet Blogging & Social Media Awards.

Caption Winner, What Dewi REALLY Said, and a Public Service Announcement

Congratulations to Red Dog Mom, whose entry was randomly selected to win the Caption Dewi Giveaway! 

THANK YOU to everyone who entered (and who left a comment just for fun)!

Speaking of fun, I thought I'd share the caption entry that I think most accurately depicts Dewi's expression in the photo.

Submitted by CardiLover:

hehe

And then, for even MORE fun, I went ahead and added my own caption (which really and truly depicts Dewi's expression):

Okay, NOT!!!!!!! That's how *I* look when the prunes kick in.

NOT!!!!!!!!  I don't eat prunes. :)

Want to know something else?

Remember how on Monday my butt got frozen out in the snow?

Well, it got better. 

Know what happens when the public water person comes out to your house unannounced and (for reasons unknown to considerate man) swaps out your water meter?

Well, I'll tell you:

• You only get to take the first half of your shower.
• You get shampoo and soap in your eyes. 
• You run around yelling "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" because rinsing your face with toilet bowl water is NOT an option. 
• You remember the jug of distilled water that you put under the kitchen counter when Herman the Aquasaur was still alive. 
• You freeze your a** off again.

On the bright side, however, my hair was super shiny from the cold water rinse. 

Oh, and if I were you, I'd keep a jug of this good stuff handy in your bathroom. 

Always a pleasure to be of assistance.

:)

Caption Dewi's Face (and get a shot at a 20-dollar buying spree)

Update (2/23/12): The winner is: Red Dog Mom


Congratulations!


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Yes, that's right. 

We're celebrating the opening of our blog store by giving something away: any one item worth up to US $20!
(I use the term spree loosely. ;)

All you have to do to enter is leave your best caption for this photo!
(The winner will be selected by random drawing.)

But wait! Want two entries into the drawing? Follow us! Whether by RSS subscription, Google Friend Connect, Facebook or Twitter, just one follow will do. 

Follow us already? Thank you! All you need to do to get your second entry is tell us you're already following.

This contest ends at 12:01 a.m. EST next Thursday, Feb. 23.
(I'll announce the winner later the same day.)

Good luck!

What is Dewi trying to say?

Please use the following form to record your contest entry(ies). 

(Note: Rafflecopter helps me keep track of all the entries and will generate the random winning number.) 

And The Winner of The 'Happiness Is' Photo and Caption Contest and...

...a $25 donation to (her choice) CorgiAid is:


With 58 (out of 443) votes, submitted by Kim K. of Samhain Cardigans,

The dashing :) Dash the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and his look-alike daughter, Ellie Mae!

Congratulations!!!

Thank you to all the finalists, 'semifinalists,'* their people and all of the voters for making this such a fun contest!


And now, as promised, the identities of all these fine happy pets:

Bandit the 13-year-old Jack Russell Terrier,
submitted by Missy of Spyrock Cardigans

Skeet the cat and Rudy the yellow Labrador Retriever,
submitted by Sue at Talking Dogs Blog

Bella the beautiful blend,
submitted by Leslie O. at Bringing up Bella

Bert the Golden Retriever,
submitted by 'His' Vickie at Bert's Blog

Beryl the Greyhound,
submitted by Sue at Greyhounds CAN Sit

Broker the English Setter,
submitted by Jessica of Grandiose Pointers & Cardigan Welsh Corgis

Buddy the Cardigan Welsh Corgi,
submitted by Becky at It's Me Buddy's Blog

Jimmy (l) and Wilson (r), Cardigan Welsh Corgis,
submitted by Taryn at A Tail of Two Cardis

Koira the lovely blend,
submitted by Crystal at My Life with Flyball Dogs

Fozzie the fabulous Pit Bull,
submitted by Kirsten at Peaceful Dog

Sam (13+ yrs old - left) and his (6-yr-old) granddaughter Moira,
Cardigan Welsh Corgis, submitted by
Dina at Life with The Horde
(Sam is Jon Farleigh's daddy. :)

Parker the Schnauzer blend,
submitted by Jenny at Of Pit Bulls and Patience

Pallo the Corgi blend,
submitted by Crystal at My Life with Flyball Dogs

Tucker the Pembroke Welsh Corgi,
submitted by Barb T.

Shiva the delightful blend,
submitted by Kristine at Rescued Insanity

Mr. Spock the Cardigan Welsh Corgi,
submitted by Robin J.

 Hints for viewing photos in more detail:

• Click the first photo (once) to activate a slide show in Blogger.
• Click the photo a second time to scroll.
• Click the 'X' to return to this blog post. 

*More happy photos coming tomorrow!!!

Voting is open! Happiness is...THE FAVORITES!

I have collected 45 photos of your wonderful, happy pets and I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WAS THINKING WHEN I SAID I COULD PICK MY FAVORITES! [sigh] But I did (based on how well the photo and caption demonstrates a true moment of pet joy). And so after a long, painful process, I got the number down to 17. [sigh] :)

And now, without further ado, here they are (in no particular order).*

(Note: I've decided - to help level the field - NOT to list pet's or owner's names while voting is open. I will share that information after I announce a winner on Nov. 2.)

 Hints for viewing photos in more detail:

• Click the first photo (once) to activate a slide show in Blogger.
• Click the photo a second time to scroll.
• Record the 'numbers' for your favorite(s) (up to five).
• Click the 'X' to return to this blog post. 

Are you ready to vote?!

• Use the poll (below) to vote for up to five of your favorites.
• Each person may only complete the poll once (so send your friends and relatives).
• The poll will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern (US) Time on Oct. 31.
• The reader who submitted the photo with the most votes wins a $25 donation to a shelter/rescue organization of choice (and eternal bragging rights). :)

If you can't see the poll, click here.

Good luck!
Thank you!!

*If you don't see your photo here, it's not because I didn't LOVE it! Remember, I will post "honorable mentions" the week of Nov. 2.