It’s no secret Cubbie loves to rip stuff up. I’m so grateful it’s just his own toys! (I wouldn’t think it’s so funny if he tried to rip up my shoes)!

He got a stuffed and squeaky frog from my little brother and his girlfriend for Christmas. It only took him a few minutes to start pulling the stuffing out. By day two, all the stuffing and the squeaker were out.

When we got back to our house, he apparently didn’t want to wait long enough for me to unzip his new doggy pillow. Cubbie proceeded to tear open the plastic bag on his own.

And we’re not done yet.

This is what I found in the hallway after talking to my mom on the phone. It used to be a tennis ball. It was also a toy he got for Christmas with his new doggy pillow.

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Cubbie wishes everyone a very happy and safe Christmas.

Here he is with our tree this year. (Yes, I love purple so I have a purple tree).

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DUBUQUE (KWWL) -The Dubuque Regional Humane Society is both home to and hoping for a Miracle.

The humane society received a three-legged Pomeranian pup, which they named Miracle. Dubuque Regional Humane Society (DRHS) president and CEO Jane McCall said the veterinarian told them the dog was born with only three legs.

Regarding the hoped-for miracle, the DRHS is still $700,000 shy of its capital campaign goal for the end of this year. It has already raised $2.1 million.

McCall said the DRHS is looking to purchase larger facilities to support the growing number of animals it’s taking in.

“Much like this little puppy,” she said, cradling little Miracle, “our capital campaign is limping along, and so we’re hoping for a Christmas miracle, too.”

She said the current DRHS facilities were built in 1992 for a maximum of 3,600 animals per year. Currently, McCall said, the humane society is taking in 5,000 animals, annually.

The Dubuque Regional Humane Society is accepting donations online, via mail and in person.

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I finished the last of my Christmas shopping this week on my day’s off. First comes the buying, then comes the wrapping.

Apparently Cubbie was just so exhausted after watching me wrap presents!

And this is my favorite. It’s as if he’s saying, “Hey! I’m trying to sleep here. No pictures.”

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WHEN:          Saturday, January 21st

TIME:             9 – 10am

WHERE:        Advanced Pet Care Clinic with Dr. Tammy Stevenson; 4507 Algonquin Drive Cedar Falls, off of Greenhill road by KeyWest Fitness (before Hudson Road (east of Hudson rd).

WHY:             To educate new pet parents about behavior in puppies and newly adopted dogs. 

WHAT:          Question and Answer with Trainer, Karen Anderson from PetAgreed Dog Training.  Discussion includes: potty training, puppy nipping, touch conditioning, communication, along with, adult dog adoptions or re-homing an adult dog.

Pet Bakery with K’s Pampered Pets will be there to give you samples of her homemade dog treats. 

People only.  Other free doggie workshops soon to come.  Inquire within and on our website: http://www.petagreeddogtraining.com/index.html

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Check out this story on Franklin, and learn how people are coming together to help him.

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A Pet Finder survey found 63% of dog owners and 58% of cat owners give their pets presents at Christmas.

I’m one of those dog owners. And my parents aren’t technically Cubbie’s owners, but they get him a present every Christmas as well. (Usually he finds it under their tree, but this year Mom hid it behind other gifts). He usually gets some treats and new chew toys.

In addition to Christmas presents, Cubbie also has his own stocking at my house. Our Christmas tree also features several dog-themed ornaments. (What can I say? I love my dog).

For me, Cubbie is part of the family so of course he gets Christmas presents with the rest of us. Does he know it’s Christmas? No. But when we’re all opening presents is he excited to rip off some wrapping paper, too? Oh yes.

Cubbie was at my parent’s house during the weekend, and when I went to pick him up he came running from around the corner. Mom said he was spending lots of time in the room with the Christmas tree and presents. (Probably sniffing around for his). While I was there he tried tearing into one of the sacks of presents! Just because he’s a dog, doesn’t mean he should be left out of the holiday fun.

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Spread the news!!!  The 2011 Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control PAWS for the Holidays Open House & Silent Auction takes place this Sunday, December 18th, from noon to 5 pm. 

Bring your family, come with friends, tell your co-workers and neighbors.  This year’s Silent Auction is HUGE, with more than 75 specially selected and perfectly packaged items to bid on just in time to do last-minute shopping for that hard-to-buy for person or pet. 

Open House activities include:

SANTA CLAUS and his Elf with treats and gifts for the kids!

Face Painting

SuperHolidayADOPTION SPECIALS!!! 

SILENT AUCTION & TUPPERWARE Gift Sales

Refreshments for everyone & so much more!

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 WATERLOO, IA—Stop by the Cedar Bend Humane Society on Saturday, December 10 to celebrate the holidays with the shelter animals and staff from 1-3 p.m.

The community is invited to walk through the facility and visit current shelter residents while enjoying finger foods and beverages in addition to the sounds and sights of the season.

 Adoption Counselors will be available that day to help you find a furry friend just in time for the holidays. Adoption discounts will be offered on all animals.

During this event, you can receive a discount on any purchase from the Paws Awhile gift shop by drawing a coupon from our Christmas stocking.

Visitors may also have their picture taken with their pet and Santa Claus. For a $5 donation, this can be held onto as a keepsake.

 We hope that you will be able to join us this holiday season and help our animals celebrate the holiday by leaving a gift for them under our Christmas tree.

 For more information, please contact Lindsay Rook at the Cedar Bend Humane Society at 319.232.6887 or cbhsevents@mchsi.com.

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Visit the Cedar Bend Humane Society in Waterloo TODAY (December 4th) from 10 a.m. to Noon to meet the Waterloo Black Hawks Hockey team.

Any dog that gets adopted receives a sweater that will be signed by the Black Hawks. Also, adoption fees are reduced by $10.

Here’s the story I ran on KWWL about how this event came about.

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