Happy Birthday Kayo!

Last Tuesday there was reason to celebrate, Kayo turned one! He is our good friend's young and rambunctious boxer. We decided to make him a peanut butter carrot cake, with a vanilla cream cheese frosting. It smelled so good out of the oven, we wanted to take a slice for ourselves.

We decorated the yummy bundt cake with blueberry flavored dog treats, shaped into a doghouse which was featured on the front with his name. We filled the center with round treats for the doggies to enjoy later.

He shared his cake with his older sister Kali, both were begging for more. We hope we made his birthday just a little more special.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Recipe: Peanut Pup Treats

This past Saturday we had a WILD time making sweet .... wait for it... DOG TREATS! Thats right, dog treats! This was a fun new recipe we wanted to get "doggy approved"! It looks as though these treats were a success according to the feedback we received. The ingredients in our treats will always be natural and fresh. Our homemade treats are free of unnecessary chemicals and preservatives and are always made fresh weekly. Why not have your pups indulge in homemade, natural, and healthy treats? We do!

Our vision is to help pet owners provide their dog's with a happy and healthy life. Both can be achieved with Hounds on Hikes. Heart healthy, whole-grain treats, and plenty of exercise is what you can always expect to receive from us.

You can purchase these tasty treats for $5.00 a bag and $1.00 will go to supporting a local animal rescue. Feel free to contact us to get your goodies today!

Sugar, Sugar

One of our nights we had the pleasure of enjoying the company of Sugar, a pointer mix. She was a young sweet girl, who had led a rough life. She was rescued from a very bad environment where she was bred to be a hunting dog, and when she didn't perform as expected she was locked up in a room and left to starve. 

When she was taken by Best Friends she had a paw that had been crushed and left to heal on its own without any proper care, and it healed wrong. She also battled with heart worm, thank goodness Best Friends got to her on time. She will be receiving surgery soon to help correct her paw, and will then be looking for the perfect forever home. 

She was such a little doll, she enjoyed being on the couch snuggling with her human friends. She was timid at first but warmed up quickly, and later we learned she loved to run. She went out running in the rain and mud and loved every minute, but quickly retreated to the couch when she returned. 

Umbro the Pup

After a full day of volunteering at Best Friends, we were able to take a special friend home for an overnight stay. We were lucky enough to get a wonderful 6 month pup Umbro (lab-pit mix). He was such a snuggle bug. 

He came from a litter of 7 who were rescued from an Arizona animal group. We were able to keep him for two nights, which was not enough. We wanted to take him home with us. 

He had the best temperaments for such a young boy. He was very well behaved and just enjoyed being with people. He enjoyed going out on walks and experiencing all the sights and smells all around him. 

Best Friends Animal Society

The past two days have been incredible. We flew into Las Vegas Saturday afternoon and took a 4 hour car ride to Kanab Utah. The next day the fun would really begin.

We woke up early and headed to Best Friends Animal Society. All while taking in the beautiful landscape.

We took a tour of the facility and we got to see all the horses, pigs, dogs, cats and birds. The sanctuary houses over 350 dogs, 700 cats, and a variety of other farm and wild animals.

We got our orientation and began volunteering in DogTown. We got the chance to play with all the doggies, and helped out cleaning the kennels.

It is amazing to see a place so magical, rescuing animals from all across the country and ultimately trying to find them new homes. Best Friends Animal Society also works to educate people on how they can get involved in their local communities.

We met so many wonderful dogs and the people were great too. You could just feel the love all around. It is an experience that will truly take your breath away.

Friday with Rockstar, Louie, and Sonoma

Today we were lucky enough to take Rockstar, Louie, and Sonoma out for a walk out on the Bort Meadow's Trail. The hike started out a little rough, as the two sister's fought to control the direction of the paths they chose. Enter Louie. We switched out Sonoma for Louie and on we went. As we entered the open fields off to the side of the Beautiful Bort Meadow's trail, we released the dogs from their leashes. As expected, they roared to life. Sonoma and Rockstar (English Labs) romped and roamed chasing each other while Louie (Pug) struggled to not fall too far behind. We were a little worried that the dog's wouldn't have the greatest recall, but boy the whistle did the trick!

All in all, these dogs were a wonderful pleasure and we  just know they will sleep well tonight!

DAILY STATS: 

Time: 1 hr  |  Distance: 1.5 miles 

Location & Trails: Bort Meadows, Bort Meadow's Trail