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My buddy Anouk Bikkers is an incredible illustrator/artist and has created this unique and beautiful memory game to help educate, motivate and inspire you.

“The more you know about the beautiful creatures on our planet, the more inspired you’ll be to help protect them.” –Anouk

Each sturdy tile piece has the name of an endangered animal and along with the game comes an fully illustrated information book outlining facts about the 36 endangered species showcased in the game.

This game is a perfect gift for the 3 year old, the 33 year old or the 103 year old in your life. Purchase Anouk’s Ark Memory game HERE.

I only have ONE Valentines package left …

Click HERE for details.

Hey Everyone
It’s been a while since I did a Dexter update. He is doing FANTASTIC!! 🙂

He hasn’t had an accident in the house in weeks. His stress is down and judging from the relaxed state of his napping (seen in this photo) his happiness is up.

He and Fergus are so funny together. They politely ignore each other but about twice a week they suddenly have a wrestling match. It’s adorable.

In other news … I took Dexter to the vet today. She says he’s a different dog from the first time she saw him. She couldn’t even examine him the first time because he was so stressed/wild but today he sat perfectly still during his exam and she said she can’t believe he’s the same dog. SO YAY!!!

We talked a lot about his separation anxiety (which is really bad) and I talked to her about how I felt like I’ve hit a wall in terms of his rehabilitation. He’s doing so well learning about doggie etiquette. He’s learned not to poop and pee in the house. He’s quickly learning not to lunge at skateboards and bikes. He’s doing so great with everything except for the separation anxiety.

She suggested we put him in a small dose of Prozac for 3-6 months and see if it helps him. Alison (my vet at Kindred Spirits) is not someone who easily hands out medication. In fact she does everything she can NOT to medicate a dog … but we talked about the Rescue Remedy (which works to alleviate some of his stress) but does nothing for his separation anxiety.

The best way to describe what happens is that the second I try and leave he has a melt-down. It’s not whining or barking or even crying … he screams. It’s not even anxiety at that point; it’s terror. It’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced. 🙁

Alison feels that all the neglect he has experienced has changed his brain function and that with the help of Prozac we can re-wire his chemistry so he can function normally.

You have all been so kind with your donations towards Dexter and your $$ has gone towards a new bed, food, diapers and all the other things he has needed.

The Prozac is quite expensive (about $100 for 6 weeks worth) and she anticipates he’ll be on it for 3-6 months so in an attempt to offset some of the costs of caring for Dexter we are selling these blank greeting cards.

For the purchase price you will receive THREE blank 5×7 cards (with envelopes) with a wicked awesome photo of Dexter and our dog Fergus on the front. You can purchase the cards HERE.

If you’re not interested in purchasing the greeting cards and would prefer just to do a donation; you can click the donation button below … Thank you for being a friend.  🙂

Yipeee! I’m so excited to announce that just in time for Valentines; Sarah’s Place is now carrying BOARDWALK CHOCOLATES!!

My friend Siue Moffat of Lickin’ The Beaters fame makes the most amazing truffle chocolates and her company Boardwalk Chocolates is Canada’s only traditional truffle and old fashioned confection enterprise that’s all vegan, gluten free, vegan owned and that emphasizes fair trade and organic.

Not only are these truffles absolutely delicious, they’re packaged in 100% recylced containers (even the stickers!) with compostable, biodegradable bags.

To celebrate all this chocolate yummy goodness – The first 5 people to order some Boardwalk Chocolates will receive an enamel “I eat vegan chocolate” – 24 k gold pin!!

YAY!!! I’m sooo so so excited to be carrying Estrella Soaps at Sarah’s Place!!