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When I visited BJ’s, I was impressed with the aisle space dedicated to pets. They weren’t kidding around when they said pets are important to them.
For my first trip they asked me to pick out two items for my dog Remy to try. I decided to try two very different things. First up, is something that he loves, but probably doesn’t get enough of.
Berkley Jensen Retriever Rolls Dog Chews is part of BJ’s Wholesale Club’s own line of pet products under their exclusive brand name, Berkley Jensen. They are made with 100% U.S. Beef Hides, they last a very long time and also help remove tartar and plaque from your pup’s mouth.
And Remy loves them!
Right off the bat, it was great to see I would get two of the collars in one package. Each collar lasts 6 months, so this would last Remy one whole year.
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]]>And so it begins…
I say that because what I’m about to do is a giant undertaking. And believe me, I am not blowing it out of proportion.
The last one I did stretched out over four years. While I wasn’t working on it the whole time, I was for about half of that. You may have seen what I’m talking about. It’s called Second Chance Dogs. It’s a documentary and you can watch right now in the USA on Netflix.
I learned a great deal while making Second Chance Dogs. You really do learn more by doing and my mantra, “ask forgiveness, not permission” came into play constantly during the making of it. Seems humans love to say no. Just pick up a camera and start filming. Someone will always be sure to tell you no.
The solution, I learned, is to ignore them as long as possible, get what you can and move on.
Over the years, while filming or doing most anything else in business, I learned to first go do it, instead of setting myself up for the “always on its way” no that comes when asking permission.
You see, humans alway err on the side of the least amount of conflict. It’s ingrained into us from the days of the Stone Age when staying put in your cave led to you living another day. In other words, when the “gap of expectation” opens up in front of you, you generally take the easiest, safest route. Well, most people do anyway.
So when I ask if I can film someone on the street in front of a particular building, the safest route for them is always doing whatever they think will not get in trouble with their boss. Even when, most of time, they wouldn’t.
That’s why I usually don’t ask.
The reason I’m telling you this today, is because I’m trying to convey how much work, what I’m about to announce, takes. That this thing will consume my life for a period of years. And that the only way I will complete it, is by pushing forward as all of life pushes back, like hurricane winds you have to lean into in order to successfully move forward.
Why am I writing a blog post about it? Well, I plan to make the journey even tougher by journaling about the entire process as I encounter it. Hopefully, you’ll find it entertaining, or at least interesting as I slay every dragon that’s going to stand in my way to try and stop me. By writing about it, I’m hoping it will keep me accountable. That it will help me cross the finish line.
Maybe you’ll enjoy my tribulations, maybe not, but hopefully you’ll learn a few things and maybe, just maybe, if I need a helping hand, you’ll reach out and pick me back up.
Well, I think I’ve made you wait long enough for some information about what the hell I’m doing.
Today I’m announcing the beginning of pre-production on my next documentary.
I’m sure you’re thinking, “That’s it? Did you really have to build all this suspense over the start of something you’ve done before?”
Yes. The answer is yes. Because I’m making two documentaries at that same exact time.
And so it begins…
Tune in every week for the further adventures of Kenn Bell, surviving and hopefully thriving, in the documentary foxhole of life.
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]]>Waggle.org Lets You Contribute To Saving Beloved Pets
Kenn Bell
07 March 2016
Waggle.org is the only pet-dedicated funding platform that allows you to partner with leading veterinary clinics around the country to help save pets in need.
Waggle’s goal is to prevent what veterinarians refer to as “economic euthanasia”—a far-too-common and tragic outcome for many pet owners; this occurs when a pet owner, lacking the money to pay for vet services, must make a heartbreaking decision to let a pet go.
As a pet owner with an old dog, I know how much this can affect a person or family and I’m hopeful this will be able to help many, many pets and their families.
As the only pet-dedicated funding platform that partners with leading veterinary clinics around the country, Waggle’s “eyes and ears” are the veterinarians. When faced with a case that a practice might otherwise have to turn away for lack of funds, the point-of-contact person at the practice will determine a candidate’s eligibility for Waggle assistance and guide the pet owner to the Waggle Web site, with both the veterinarian and the client completing and submitting a questionnaire. The case and a photo will be posted on the Waggle.org web site for public viewing and veterinary hospitals and pet guardians will also be able to share it among friends and colleagues in their own community and on social media, as well. Waggle’s trusted guarantee assures that the case has been vetted and verifed.
“A half-million pets in the US are put down annually for lack of financial resources for treatment”
In a perfect world, donations will cover the entire treatment. But for the foreseeable future, Waggle is maintaining a cap on each case at $2,000 (a figure determined to be realistically typical by the veterinary members of Waggle’s advisory committee). Waggle guarantees that 100% of the donations earmarked for a particular case will go to that individual animal’s care, with the money being sent directly to the veterinary hospital, providing total transparency.
Waggle is currently aligned with mostly large-scale, multi-outlet veterinary practices throughout the United States and Canada, in order to reach the greatest number of potential clients right out of the gate. However, Waggle expects to collaborate with individual veterinarians who operate major facilities, and ultimately Waggle hopes to provide funding to small, “mom-and-pop” veterinary practices and to select animal shelters, as well.
“Waggle guarantees that 100% of the donations earmarked for a particular case will go to that individual animal’s care”
Below are three of the first pets that need help on Waggle.org. Just click on the individual photos to read their story and get involved with helping them.
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]]>Your pitbull will require the right balance between protein and vitamins to keep it healthy. However, allergies to carbohydrates like grains and wheat can develop. At best, opt for high-grade food that is fresh and have no artificial flavors on it.
The temperament and personality of Pitbulls require obedience training to be started as early as possible, preferably while it is still a puppy. Focus on training your dog to obey your commands. To accomplish this, use positive reinforcement methods because this breed will be eager to please you.
Pitbulls are strong and, thus, require good training and more meticulous care and attention. Take your time and invest positive energy to take good and proper care of your puppy. This is the key to raising a loving and well-balanced Pitbull.
Check out My Pet Needs That for all your pitbull needs.
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Three is always better than one, and this toy set will keep your canine content beyond the holidays. Lamb Chop is soft enough for a game of fetch. Two Loofa Dog toys are great for tug of war, and one can be used as a back scratcher — your pooch will be begging for even more rubs!
A busy dog is a good dog, and our new toy assortments offer hours of positive stimulation for your pup at unbeatable savings. They make great gifts for dog lovers, too, so stock up while they last.
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