So we meet again...

Fog was so thick this morning, we really had to keep an eye on the dogs. Both dogs are white, they would simply walk a few feet and disappear. Freaky really. Walking 'round the fence line I'd step on something and then it would move...ah, a dog. Apologizing to the dog, they'd rest their front paws on my leg as if to say, "So, we meet again." Seeing the outline of the stairs, I swept the deck free of frost calling out and then our little whistle. Entering the house, they were so excited to see me and I them.

Running low on broth for treats, we let beef broth simmer many hours and it made the cabin smell wonderful on this chilly day. Litters of pups were turned into the Humane Society this past week, so we gathered what small treats we had and handed them over. The dogs were curious, tilting their heads as to where and what was going on, we said, "there are pup's that need some help and love." As long as we keep a few for ours, we're good. We'll bake again tomorrow.

We wish you warmth and comfort in your homes; we continue to pray for those dogs that wait for their human and that love find them first.

Ordering treats...

We love getting treat orders and we have been baking, it seems our treats leave our oven nearly as soon as we bake them. The treats actually need to dry completely before we can sell, deliver or ship it's what gives them their long shelf life. Nope, they shouldn't have a long shelf life, they are treats and your dog, in moderation, should get them. Do we give ourselves treats? Absolutely, so it goes for the "kids" and granddogs.

Under "We are..." upper left under our sign, is our email address, you will need to cut and paste our email address into your email browser and send. Trying to email us through our profile doesn't work. You can always call and leave a message, we'll call back.

Several humans have told us, "we don't purchase store treats anymore, just Bab's!" and another, "We did a taste test and yours won out, they just sniffed the store brand!"

If you are new to our treats, we have small and medium dog treats in hearty beef and savory chicken. We make our own stock that goes into the treats, they are preservative free and people approved, yes, we have samples for the humans at our fairs...paws down, the treats are good enough for the dogs!

Whatever the weather we are out in it, we all need exercise. If we don't return your phone call, email us. Thanks for thinking of our treats and we are happy to share.

Bab's n kids

Warm lap...

Early morning's of the past week has shown us clear view of the city and then it simply disappears. Fog has been thick and dense lifting only when it wants to. We love fog, it is peaceful, silent and wraps us in a blanket of white. We don't hop in the car to leave the house, we wait until the fog lifts. Life is such a treasure and as we age we have become wiser.

The humans have been entertained by the Olympics and as the dogs have spent much of the weekend out, they have chosen their soft spots close by resting, snoring and dreaming. Many of their sounds and actions are human-like, we're not sure if they are learned from us or we from them. Whatever the story, we smile.

They are great burpers; they love fresh fruits and veggies and well, then there is another sound. Tasting in small increments, they especially like red bell peppers, we learn from foods we eat and we learn from foods we give them in small portions. Eyes water.

Leaving that impression on your mind, Buster waits for a lap, enjoy your week.

Blustery Valentine's Day...

We shouldn't be surprised when the weekend rolls around that the blustery winds and it's friend snow should arrive to stay for a few days. We are however, thankful for the sun to shine no matter it's warmth as it seems to make our hearts lighter.

Winds shifted last night plastering snow and ice on odd sides of the cabin, which melts with the "beating" sun and from the warmth within. Wishing the dogs Happy Valentine's this morning giving them heart shaped treats and for us, heart healthy pancakes and hazelnut coffee, doesn't that just warm ya.

Do you seeing where this is going?! We're all about love, warmth, good hearts and
special treats. We share with many of you that have contacted us since last Fall.

We send hearts and love in return and thanks for thinking of us and your loving animals. Thank you for choosing Bab's Bites 'n Bones and purchasing our preservative free dog treats. February is heart health month, remember you can share the treats with your dog...we are people approved!

From our Hearts to yours,
Stay safe and warm.

Heavy, wet and white...

We're not necessarily talking about the dogs as it is the same description as the new snow that fell so silently last night and continues at this writing. The snow is beautiful and stays put once it lands where it drops, heavy, wet and great for making snowdogs, maybe we'll make a snowman to go along with it.

Long-legged Carlee loves making tracks in the new snow, in similar shapes I doodle on a piece of paper. Buster's tummy hair drags along the new snow and creates a pattern of what the bottom of a sled would create. Different creatures. We've come to realize as a storm is pending, the dogs get irritable and selective hearing is out the window. Yes, they are scolded. No we do not hit them. To relieve stress they each get a rawhide chew at night, only when we are home, when the humans are gone during the day, the rawhide bones are out of reach.

Buster isn't feeling well, his stomach makes sounds as if he swallowed the neighbor's cat, which by the way, is missing. He lays close and the roles of protector are switched. As soon as I move, he'll follow and wind up in my lap. Morning and evening, its become a lovely, warm routine.

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Enjoy the snow, go out and make a snowdog!
'til later