Do we have any Zuduko Fans?

Happy New Year!!

Warming up this new year with some fun family games. We thought we would start with a Peticular Pals version of Zuduko.
If you complete the challenge, take a photo and email it back to us at PeticularFashions@hotmail.com, we may just send you another fun surprise :)

February is Responsible Pet Owners Month

We're already a few days into February but it's never too late to let you know that each year February is Responsible Pet Owners month. If you own a pet, it's important to make sure he or she is well cared for.

Here are some helpful tips provided by www.dogsaver.com

Being a responsible pet owner is much more than just providing adequate water, food and shelter for your pet. Domestic pets are completely dependent on their owners for their welfare.

• Owning a pet is a lifetime commitment. If you can't make the commitment, don't get the pet.

• Choose a pet that fits your lifestyle. Don't get a high energetic dog if you don't have the time to exercise him. If you can't afford grooming or can't do the grooming yourself, pick a low maintenance dog.

• Spay or neuter your pets. There are too many homeless animals without adding to the problem.

• Don't make your dog a "backyard dog". Dogs strive on companionship and need to be with their human pack.

• Be aware of weather conditions. Leaving your dog in the car on a hot day or in the yard without shade or water is risking your dog's life.

• Make sure your home is "pet" safe. Pesticides, medications, household cleaners and some houseplants (dieffenbachia, philodendron, hyacinth, and mistletoe) can be deadly to your pet. Keep them out of reach.

• Provide veterinary care for your pet. Keep their vaccinations up to date and make sure they have annual checkups.

• Keep identification tag on your pet... it is your pets ticket back home. Both dogs and cats need ID!! Microchipping is good too, but an external tag is essential, it could mean the difference of your neighbor returning your pet to you or turning him into the pound!

• Obedience train and socialize your animal.

• Don't let your pets run loose. Dogs should be walked leashes. Any outdoor off leash access should be secure in a fenced area. An outdoor cats average lifespan is 3 years, an indoor cat's average lifespan is 14 years.

• Provide your pet the proper diet. Obesity can be as deadly as malnutrition. Be aware that some foods can be deadly, such as chocolate, and fatty foods can cause pancreatitis.

• Make sure your pet get proper amount of exercise.

• Take extra precautions during holidays like Fourth of July. It is the scariest time for pets, make sure your pets are secure indoors. Also protect your pet during Halloween.

• Be kind to your pet and show him with love... remember you are his world.

• Take special care of your pet during their senior years.


So do your pet a favor and follow these tips so your pet can continue to be a healthy and valued member of your family.

World Diabetes Day

November 14th

Mark your calander. Why? Because it's...

World Diabetes Day

So we thought this would be a great opportunity to combine a cause we are passionate about with pets we love.

Please watch this video we found. It's about special dogs who do amazing things for people with diabetes.

Diabetes awareness and education is important. Help us recognize this important day of the year. Wear blue, or put a special status on your Facebook page, or support the Diabetic Youth Foundation (www.dyf.org) or some other diabetes non-profit group. Whatever you choose to do, don't let silence or indifference be your decision.

On behalf of our family members and friends with diabetese, we thank you for your support.

Drum Roll Please....

The winners are in for this year's Halloween goodie bag drawing. Thank you to all of our amazing fans! Congratulations to:

*Brie Poirier
*Malana Monson
*Cassie Cass

We appreciate you participating :) We will be in contact for your mailing information and hope that you enjoy them. If you'd like to take a photo upon receipt we'd love to share.
It's not too late to order your own bag for this season. Just go here

Halloween Candy Bag - Bruno Dog from Zazzle.com

Halloween Candy Bag

It's halloween night. You're all set. The kids are all dressed up in their costume, their faces are painted, they have their flashlights, they're ready to go. But wait! They have nothing to put their candy in. You forgot to get candy bags! Oh no!!

Don't let this happen to you. Fortunately Peticular Fashions has the perfect bags. Made from 100% cotton and strong handles with reinforced stitching, these bags are a great value. And best of all, we're giving away two for free.

Just comment here on this blog or on our Facebook page to be entered for a chance to win. Winners will be announced Friday, October 10th.

Don't miss out on these cute Halloween gift bags and trick-or-treat in style.

Deojee Trick or Treat Candy Bag from Zazzle.com

Rule of thumb: 1 people year equals 7 dog years - not that accurate

You've heard it time and time again; for a dog, each calendar year that goes by is like seven years for the dog. So if your dog just celebrated his 2nd birthday, he is the equivlent of 14 years old in dog years.

It turns out, this rule of thumb is not accurate at all. It doesn't account for several important factors such as the breed of the dog, it's size, and it's weight. For example, the larger the dog the faster it ages.

However, taking all those factors into account you can still come up with a more accurate rule of thumb. Generally speaking a one year old dog is about 15 years old. After two years it has aged about another 8 years and for every year after that it ages about 4 years. The larger the dog, the faster it ages. Of course, diet and excercise are important factors as well as to how long a dog will live.

Speaking of age. Any idea what the record is for the oldest dog to ever live? Give up? According to the Guiness Book of World Records honor belongs to an Australian Cattle Dog name Bluey. He died in 1929 at the ripe old age of 29 and 5 months. That would have made him around 140 years old.

Here's a graph that can may help you visualize the different aging rates:

A-MAZE-ing fun for all the kids

Here is a maze for you to solve. Print it out and help Ginger get a drink of water. Enjoy!