I have partnered with Purina to let you know about #DogThanking, but all opinions are my own.
Have you ever had a bad day? I know I have. Dealing with snippy people at work, traffic jams, stopping by the store to pick up one item I had to have only to have to wait 45 minutes in line while I must be somewhere else. Those are the days I am especially thankful for our dogs. Granted I’m thankful for them every day since they provide unconditional love and are always happy to see me, but on these days it’s good to know you are coming home to find someone waiting at the door, tail wagging. Someone who will put their head in your lap when you’re sad or curl up beside you. That’s why I am super excited to participate in the Purina #DogThanking program, explaining why I am thankful for my dogs we own now and all the dogs we have owned in the past.
We even have a “how a dog saved our lives story.” One night, when I was a newborn, my mother had our German Shepherd, Tinker, inside the house with her while my dad worked second shift. She heard a commotion in our garage and opened the door into the garage to find an intruder, carrying a gun. Tinker attacked the intruder, getting gravely wounded in the process, while my mom called the police. I also assume there was general screaming and panicking, but in the end we were saved, thanks to Tinker’s bravery.
Do you have a dog you want to thank for enriching your life? This November, Purina wants everyone to thank the four-legged friends who make our lives special. From November 2nd through the Thanksgiving holiday, Purina is inviting dog owners to log on to Facebook, Twitter or Instagam and tell the world why they are so thankful for their dog. For every original post that includes @Purina and #dogthanking, Purina will donate one dollar to the AKC Canine Health Foundation – up to $75,000 – to help keep our pets healthy. Submitted videos, photos and posts may be shown during the National Dog Show Presented by Purina, which airs at noon (in all time zones) on Thanksgiving Day on NBC.
I can’t wait to see the videos, photos and posts everyone shares! If you have a pet, how does it enrich your life?
I love our boys, They can honestly tell when i just need a buddy by my side and the best thing is a i can talk and they don’t interrupt me.
I want to thank my dog Honey. She kept me company when I felt like I had nobody.
I love this idea!
My dog helped me to not feel so down after my dad died and then a very untimely breakup. He has since passed himslef. I miss my old dog.
This looks like an amazing campaign. We don’t have dogs at home, but I agree with you that these pets provide unconditional love & you feel better & relaxed when they welcome you once you come home after a stressful day.
What an amazing campaign. Having pets is such a great thing. I believe having pets is a great experience for kids that teaches them responsibility and caring for others.
Thank God your family had the dog. We are considering a pup here. It’ll be a few months but it’s def. on our mind.
My little furbabies save my life everyday. There is no love more pure than that from a dog.
Thats one of my biggest fears is an intruder. I love how your dog saved you from the intruder once day I would love to be a dog owner they give a different kind of love than a human I am sure!
My cats are like my babies. They know when i am feeling down and always come and cuddle me to feel better. I am very thankful for my fur babies.
Dogs and other pets do provide unconditional love. Our dog, Onyx, is like a member of our family.
I feel like I am missing out. The hubby and I are deciding if now is the right time to get a pet, I am leaning towards yes!
When I was younger, my mom raised dogs. They were always there when we needed them!
What a moving story and scary at the same time. Tinker was definitely man’s best friend and obviously a very loyal dog.
What a wonderful story of bravery! I don’t have any dogs, I’m more of a cat person, but my mom has a dog that is pretty cute!
I, too, am especially thankful for my dogs. Whenever I am having a bad day, they can easily cheer me up.
What an incredible story! Dogs are seriously amazing and do so much for us, I don’t know what I’d do without my 3! Tinker is truly amazing!
You are really luck and Tinker was very brave. Thank God for our dogs. They really are our protectors. We love our two pups and miss our two that passed away in recent years.
Tinker was a real hero! My dogs bring us so much joy, but they’d probably welcome an intruder with open arms lol.
OMG that story makes me want to cry. Dogs are amazing, and Tinker was such a hero.
What an amazing story of the fearless dog from your childhood!
Dogs are special companions, I love their loyalty!
Mitch
That is some story involving the intruder and one of my biggest fears. I know safety and protection is one of the many reasons we have a dog, but the idea of him actually sacrificing his life for us makes me sick. I can not wait to share a photo and my gratitude!
My daughter keeps begging and begging for a dog. For now we have a cat that thinks he is a dog… he howls when he cant find us and likes water… strange cat that he is. Furry friends are great!
Oh my goodness, how scary! We don’t currently have a dog, but I’m hoping to get one of my sister’s puppies around Christmas!
Aww brave Tinker! Dogs are such an amazing pet – Sal’s saved my life multiple times, she’s the reason I got out of an abusive relationship and I do think if I hadn’t I would be dead – she also looks after me when my depression is bad, she used to pin my arms down when I went to self harm and refuse to move. x
Wow, Tinker was so brave! Your dogs sound like heroes in more ways than one. I like the idea of #dogthanking!
We have a cat and a dog and they both make me smile even after a bad day.
That’s an amazing story. It’s just another reason that dogs are so wonderful.
Thank goodness for Tinker. I can’t have pets because of my allergies, but if I could I would have a dog.
I’m not a pet parent. But I have several friends whose dogs comforted them through breakups and moves to new cities.
Awe! I love your pups! My dogs keep me sane, so I understand the unconditional love 100%! They always pull me out of a funk.
Same here. My dog is so cute, how could he not cheer me up!
I love reading inspiring stories like this. Ho nice of Purina to do this. Now, everyone has a chance to share their stories.
Thank GOD for Tinker. That story could have ended very differently and that is a VERY scary thought.