Maintaining PUG Princessness on a Budget

I am writing this post is in partnership with the Dog Bark Collar store. If any of you recall my BRIGHT PINK TOUGHHOUND Sport COLLAR, then you kinda know who they are. Although their focus is on training tools, they are also concerned about pet safety, pet health and pet owner well-being.

Me modeling my All-Sport Collar

I am a Princess PUG and as such, I expect the best of everything. But that does not mean I spend extravagantly. No-Sir-ee!!! I keep a keen eye out for a bargain or two. And if something is FREE, then give me THREE.

But My Mommys take this a step further and look for ways to make what we have go further and last longer. It isn't easy, but I think they have come up with some solid methods.

Method of Saving #1:
My Mommys feed me a HIGH QUALITY pet food which costs a little more. She does this because what she feeds me is important to keeping me healthy and well fed. But she feeds me only a small amount - less than a full feeding - and augments the meal with fresh veggies (sometimes from our garden),  fruit, yogurt, and sometimes a little coconut oil. It makes me healthier AND makes the bag of food last longer.

Method of Saving #2:
We discovered just how good our local Humane Society was when I needed shots but Mommy could not afford the Vet fees on top of the cost of shots. Not only does our local Humane Society provide all shots for cost only, but they also provide microchipping and DNA tests. They do not replace veterinarian care BUT for things like shots they are a much thriftier solution.

Method of Saving #3:
Mommy enters contests to win things like collars, treats, beds, toys, and so on. She doesn't always win, but when she does . . . well, let's just say this Princess PUG is pretty well dressed due to Lady Luck. And usually these contests are fun, fun, fun. What have you got to lose? Nothing! And you might save a buck or two on items you would LIKE to have but just can't fit into your budget.

I guess the main point of all of this is - you can still SPOIL the PUG without running yourself into the POORHOUSE. Look around at some of the little things you do to save money and let me know. I would love to hear back from all of you with tips for $AVING.

So BRIGHT I Need Shades

This is my new TOUGHHOUND All Sports Collar. It is BRIGHT pink and has my name on it. Mommys recently were looking at collars for me - distinct ones so they can pick me out in a crowd of PUGS. They checked them out at those BIG pet stores and even our favorite Dog Boutique - Biscuits Give a Dog a Bone in Japantown.  Nothing quite struck their fancy and they generally left disappointed. I do not wear a collar around the house, if I must be honest. But more and more my Mommys have been thinking they need something besides my METRO harness on me when I am in a PUG crowd. Unbelievable that they would EVER have trouble picking ME, a Pug Princess, out in a crowd.

But I digress.

They specifically wanted something that would either hold my tags securely (I have lost them once) or have my name on it. She decided to give TOUGHHOUND All Sports Collar a try. What they like most about the NEON PINK COLLAR -

• Durable - it is made from polycoated nylon webbing which can withstand heat, cold and excessive rough-housing
• Cleanable - dirt comes right off and stains and odors do not set in
• SEEable- like anyone can miss this bright pink! TOUGHHOUND All Sports Collars come in EIGHT colors so you don't HAVE to settle for neon pink - unless you are a Pug Princess like me
• Customizable - the attached nameplate can be engraved with FOUR lines of information like dog or PUG's name, address, phone number, microchip info, etc. Who will get lost? NOT THIS DOG!
• Fashionable - nice looking with durable stainless steel accents (buckle, rivets, and nameplate)

My FURiend Pablo (he is a Havanese) checked out the collar for himself. He has a lot of trouble with rough edges and stabbing rivets. His Maman ran her hands all over looking for a sharp edge or pokey rivets. She found NONE! Her only hesitation is the buckle since Pablo's daycare does not allow collars with buckles, only quick release latches. She is nonetheless thinking of getting him an ESPRESSO colored collar (although Pablo confessed to me he would prefer a more colorful collar in Ocean BLUE or Yellow) for the time the family spends in the French Countryside.

This is a picture of me sporting my new TOUGHHOUND All Sports Collar at the HUGE Pug Meet last Saturday. You can tell by my expression that I like the look and feel of the collar. And see how it makes me stand out from the pack? No one would guess I was anyPUG other than NOODLES - Pug Princess extraordinaire.

If you are looking for a distinctive yet functional collar, I suggest you check TOUGHHOUND All Sports Collar out.

HAPPY THOUGHT OF THE DAY: I love colorful accessories because they say I am all ME!