And who couldn't love this posse of cats:
Look at how big our little Mystery has gotten! Sniff, sniff! No more tiny kitten! (I know, I'm missing a few pets in the photos, but I don't want to overhwlem the non-pet folks who might be reading this, lol)
Purina recently contacted me about their petcentric website, and are offering a giveaway, so read on! But first, I'd like to tell you about something awesome Purina is doing:

The Purina ONE Tour For Heroes is helping pets in need from coast to coast. From February 3 - 26, 2010, Purina ONE brand Pet Food is traveling across the country, stopping at local animal shelters to help pets in need with temporary food banks and adoption events.
If you live near one of the tour stops listed, please come by and visit! If not, you can still help out. Just visit MarthaStewart.com/pet-adoption between January 15 and March 31, 2010, find an adoptable pet using our search tool, and click to share that pet’s profile with your Facebook friends. Each time you do, Purina ONE will donate $1 worth of pet food to food banks across the country to help feed pets in need (up to $50,000 worth of pet food). You’ll be doing your part to publicize these animals’ urgent need to find a loving home, and help keep other needy pets in their homes and out of a shelter.
I know you guys will help out, and go click to donate that $1, right? The pets need our help in this economy, bad, and it just takes a few moments of your time! (and who knows, maybe another furry friend will end up in your home because of it?)

Now to get back to the nifty petcentric website, they have all sorts of great stuff over there. If you haven't stopped by yet, you should! Even if you don't feed your pets one of the Purina brands, they have pet blogs, games to play, links to great pet resources and even pet friendly places to take your furkids, photo contests, and much, much more!
And if you're over on Facebook, you can fan petcentric, and/or if you do Twitter, they're over there too!
(I don't mean to sound completely gushy mushy in this post, but I love it when companies help shelter pets, I can't help it!)
So you're ready for the great giveaway they're offering, right? ;) Here you go...
Win it! Two lucky readers will be winning an Everyday with Rachel Ray Faves - Every Day with Rachael Ray tote bag filled with pet-friendly products that have been featured in the pages of Every Day with Rachael Ray Magazine. The approximate retail value (ARV) of each prize pack is around $40, and should feature dog and cat friendly items.
To enter, visit petcentric, and tell me your favorite pet related story from the Giving Back area.
I'll give you a second entry if you tell us all about the pets in your life who would be getting this prize pack!
As always, if you have completed the first entry above, you can also receive extra entries for:
-Subscribing to my feed OR following my blog
-Blogging about this giveaway with a link back
-Tweeting about this giveaway (leave the link or @psychotichouse me)
That's up to five (5) possible entries! Giveaway ends February 20th, 2010 at 11:59 PST. US Only, sorry. :( Please leave your email address in your comment, or have it available in your profile so I can contact you if you've won. Winners drawn via Random.org.
I didn't receive anything for this post, but two winners will receive a prize pack as described in the above post.






















176 comments:
My favorite 'Giving Back' story is the "Adopt A Hero" story. Who knew there was an animal blood bank? I mean, I guess it should stand to reason that they would need one, I just never knew about it.
lolasdiner@yahoo.com
We recently adopted 2 kitties from a local shelter. Irish is our little diva. She loves attention, but she'll let you know in no uncertain terms when she's done. Maddux is our little guy who has been battling just about everything who could possibly have caught from the shelter. He is still on quarantine and we are hoping he will be off of it soon.
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I already subscribe to your blog.
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I liked the "Welcome to the Family" post about the Friend Fetcher so that you can find out about different breeds of dogs and find the right one for your family.
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I follow via Google Friend Connect
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I liked the article about boating with your dog!
elgin jessica (at) gmail (dot) com
My two small dogs would benefit from the prize! I have a Japanese Chin and a Brussels Griffon.
elgin jessica (at) g mail (dot) com
My favorite story is Humane Society Helps Injured War Soldiers
My pets are Allie my 13 yr old pomapoo who is the little love of my life and Tabby my 4 yr old tabby cat who adopted us when someone put her out as a little kitten in front of my house.Found her on my porch and fell in love with her.So I quickly gave her some cat food before hubby got home from work and she has been our baby ever since.
Email subscribed.
the one about the cat predicting owners seizures
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Humane Society Helps Injured War Soldiers
It's hard to pick just one because I love all of them. However, "How Humane Societies and Animal Shelters Are Helping Black Dogs and Cats Get Adopted" is the one I choose. Having two black dogs, I know the statistics for black dog adoptions are very low. It's sad.
I am a subscriber. :o)
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My favorite story was "Train Your Dog to Run on a Treadmill".
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Our new dog, Tucker, would be getting these treats. We got Tucker about 2 months ago from the shelter. Right now he is curled up under my leg taking a nap.
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Humane Society Helps Injured War Soldiers is my favorite story.
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I got a chuckle out of the pics of the dogs and cats! I am queenesperfect at yahoo.com
How a Cat Becomes a Therapy Animal is my fav :)
I think it's awesome that Purina has teamed up with the red cross in St Louis! I love the Purina Donates $25,000 for Pet First Aid Classes story.
My son moved back home last year. He brought with him Connor, a beagle/rotty mix, whom he rescued. Connor, aka my grandpuppy, would so enjoy this prize pack!
On another note, thanks for visiting my blog yesterday!
I'm following on twitter - @redkathy
My fave story is Humane Society Helps Injured War Soldiers.
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My dogs Domino and Suki will benefit from the package :)
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I like the Welcome to the Family! because it shows the pets point of view.
My email is in my profile.
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Raelena
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I blogged about it and we are all crossing our paws in hopes we will win.
http://fromthedogspointofview.blogspot.com/2010/02/confessions-of-psychotic-housewife-has.html
My favorite is How a Cat Becomes a Therapy Animal.
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I most enjoyed the training your dog to run on the treadmill story.
jennifer.lleras@gmail.com
I love the Giving back stories. Thanks for the chance.
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I can't get enough of the Humane Society Helps Injured War Soldiers story!
I'm always grateful for people/organizations that help my husband and his "brothers"
Thanks!!
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I also blogged about your giveaway!
Check it out!!
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I like the Service Dogs are a Special Blessing story. My friend is deaf and her service helps her to be independant.
My two Alaskan Malamutes will be sharing this prize. Milele is a retired therapy dog and Kouga is a rescue who brings love and joy to our lives.
I tweeted http://twitter.com/cstironkat
I like the story on helping black dogs and cats to get adopted. As the proud parent of a black mutt from a rescue, I have a soft spot for them, and I think it is so sad that their looks are held against them.
urchiken at gmail dot com
How a Cat Becomes a Therapy Animal
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
bloggyig at gmail dot com
I have 5 cats currently
Dandruff - 17 yrs old
Moochie & Bouncer - siblings almost 6 yrs old
Sid - almost 5 yrs old
Ducky - 2 yrs old
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
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I like the "adopt a pet hero" story
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I have two dogs... an 8th month old Whippet named Kepler and a 9 year old fiest named Loomis :)
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Help Pets in Animal Shelters is an important story
A little about my pets.
I have 3 cats - Cleo, Messy, and Nori
I also have 2 dogs - Lady and Mary Jane
My favorite story in the "Giving Back" section was: How to Help Dogs and Cats Awaiting Adoption. I can't adopt any more, but love to help out where I can.
My two cats, Bob and Beautemous, would be the recipients of the prize, along with Sadie, my best friend's dog.
My fav story is "Adopt a Pet Hero
They Gave - They Need a Good Home."
I subscribe
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I would use the prize pack for my dog, Helga!
i love the Humane Society Helps Injured War Soldiers story
My favorite pet related story from "giving back" is "Helping Pets In Need Purina ONE Tour For Heroes Helps Pets Find Forever Homes" All pets deserve a forever home!!
Humane Society Helps Injured War Soldiers is my fav story.
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I would share my prize with Buddy, Gracie, and Rosie, my 3 Bostons
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I subscribe by email.
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I love the Humane Society Helps Injured War Soldiers - how touchign! scg00387 at yahoo dot com
Yoshi would love the treats, he is an adopted shih tzu mix who rules the roost! scg00387 at yahoo dot com
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I like the article about Humane Society Helps Injured War Soldiers
The babies in my life that would be getting this prize pack are my 2 labs, border collie and four rescued cats :)
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my fave story is the one about "Service dogs are a special blessing" -- i love how these dogs are so dedicated, and it's wonderful to see how much they enjoy what they do (c:} thank you for the chance!
ranmel(at)televar(dot)com
my furbaby (who's only 20 lbs) could really use a nice gift after being attacked by a big dog (50 lbs) recently which left her having to get front bottom teeth removed along with a root canal on one of her canine teeth -- the big dog grabbed ahold of her bottom jaw and dislocated/fractured it as well as pierced her neck... long story short though, she's come through it alright with antibiotics and rest even if still a bit scared -- it's a miracle she's still with us!
ranmel(at)televar(dot)com
my favorite pet related story from the Giving Back area is Humane Society Helps Injured War Soldiers
I liked National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day.
Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com
We have two cats--old, skinny, cranky Emily, and young, fat, friendly Luigi. They do not get along at all!
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Resident Donors Get a Place to Live and People to Love Them is my favorite story!
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My cat Lucky would be getting this if we win!
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I also subscribe with email
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I like "How to Make Doggie Care Packages and Starter Kits."
My favorite article on Petcentric is "We're in This Together"
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
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I have an eight year old Maltese named Qtip. a five year old ShiPoo named Gizmo, a four year old cat named Moses, a three year old cat named Scooter and a six month old kitten named Samson.
They are as much a member of our family as our children are. And are all spoiled rotten :)
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I am subscribed via email as jweezie43[at]aol[dot]com.
My faovrite was the How Humane Societies and Animal Shelters Are Helping Black Dogs and Cats Get Adopted story
My fav. story from petcentric is "Humane Society Helps Injured War Soldiers."
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I have three dogs (Lassie, Dot, and Monster) and they are a hassle to take care of (especially when I take them on walks) but I adore them.
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The LIBRARY CATS is my fave story! I've read the "Dewey" book - it was one of my faves of last year.
racheliznewman(at)gmail(dot)com
I have two cats, a big ol' Maine Coon (20 lbs!) named Dunbar who is passive and lazy, and his adopted sister, Pumpkin (found on Halloween) who is almost 2/3 his size BUT runs the show!
racheliznewman(at)gmail(dot)com
I like the Do Cats Feel Love? story.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
My favorite is How a Cat Becomes a Therapy Animal. Thanks.
I like the cat windows and doors story. My cat would love one of those.
This would be for my cat velcro. His name describes everything about him.
Christina - xristya@rock.com - I liked the Adopt A Hero story!
Christina - xristya@rock.com - The prize pack would be for Birdie, my sweet, intelligent, loyal and compassionate German-Shepherd Husky mix that I inherited when my mother died, or for my Russian Blue cat Kittica Kitty (do you have to designate dog or cat if you win?) who misses her mother, CuddleLisa, who died recently and whom she always helped and loved.
I like the Adopt a Hero story. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com
I liked the story about how shelters are doing extra to try to get black dogs and cats adopted. They really are adopted less.
I like the Resident Donors Get a Place to Live and People to Love Them story!
-Chelsea McBride
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My favorite was "Train Your Dog to Run on a Treadmill"...because we did that too! One of our three dogs was getting chubby so the kids decided to tie her to the treadmill. The only problem was that the kids were having too much fun turning the speed up, so... we aren't doing that anymore.
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My favorite was "Train Your Dog to Run on a Treadmill"...because we did that too! One of our three dogs was getting chubby so the kids decided to tie her to the treadmill. The only problem was that the kids were having too much fun turning the speed up, so... we aren't doing that anymore.
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I like them all but, "Pets Bring Health and Happiness" is very dear to me. Without my pets I'd be a very different person in many ways.
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Thank you :)
I have 3 Dachshunds and a Mixed up boy who wouldn't mind sharing this.
They're my kids, my best friends, my saviours, my everything. They were all rescues, each special in their own way.
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Pet CPR First Aid was very informative.. you just never know what the little rascals are going to try to eat
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My 2 chihuahuas would be getting this if I win...and they LOVE getting new goodies
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My favorite story from the Giving Back area was Pets Bring Health and Happiness.
We have 3 dogs. An 8 year old French Bulldog (Charlie), a 1 1/2 year old fawn Boxer (Dexter) and a 6 month old white Boxer (Moe). They are the 3 sweetest peas you can imagine.
I like this:Pets Bring Health and Happiness. How true!
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I really enjoyed the "Humane Society Helps Injured War Soldiers" story the best!
I have 3 dogs and counting.
Love stories about soldiers bringing dogs back.
I love the How a Cat Becomes a Therapy Animal. Pets can make such great alternative therapies.
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My 12 year old tabby Skippy is incredibly spoiled and very picky. soon we'll be adopting a dog, probably a golden retriever from the local retriever rescue group.
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I liked this story "Humane Society Helps Injured War Soldiers", and I also loved the story in another section about the blind akita that helped an injured neighbor...plus the doggy was so cute!!
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I have the world's biggest tomcat named Romeo, and he IS quite the lover boy. My nephew has an absolutely nutty schnauzer named Cowboy who will get the doggy treats. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
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Would love to win !!
I love "How Humane Societies and Animal Shelters Are Helping Black Dogs and Cats Get Adopted".
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If I win the prize, the benefits will go to (1) Simon the dog (8 mo old shar pei mix, (2) Yoda the cat (7 year old grey tabby), (3) Pip the cat (11 mo old orange tabby kitten), (4) Tula the cat (1 year old tabby)
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I like the "We're in This Together" story in the Giving Back section.
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So many stories there are very touching, and interesting.To pick one it has to be "Humane Society Helps Injured War Soldiers"
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I'm an email subscriber.
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We have a lovely blue/grey pigeon JetJoe,who walked into my garage,after being wounded on a 300 mile race.His owner let me keep him. He's just a darling. I didn't know birds could be such friendly pets!We have 2 dogs (from rescue) an old girl Blondel, who runs rings around our young man Bubba aka Butter Pig.He's roly poly, fatter than butter!They both are magnificent,loving pets!
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I like the pets bring health and happiness story.. I agree wholeheartedly.
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We currently have 7 dogs, 11 cats, 3 guinea pigs, 3 rats and 5 aquatic turtles..plus a varying amount of fish depending on how hungry the turtles get.
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I liked the story about how humane societies are helping to get black cats and dogs adopted.
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I have an 11 month old cat named Sterling that I adopted from a shelter. She is the sweetest cat you'd ever want to meet and she's sitting on my lap right now helping me type.
I follow your blog.
I like the one titled "How a Cat Becomes a Therapy Animal".
My 3 cats would love to get this.
Email subscriber.
GIVING BACK story = Humane Society Helps Injured War Soldiers. It rocks. I didn't know about this section of Purina's/petcentric.
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I like the "Adopt a Pet Hero" story and I left a comment on the story. Blood donor animals sometimes live at veterinary hospitals, too. They're an important lifeline when other pets' lives are at stake.
I like this story: Humane Society Helps Injured War Soldiers.
I have a German Shepherd, Hannah, and three cats - Jinxy, Peanut and Lucky. They are all rescues!
I'm subscribed to your RSS feed in my Google Reader.
My fav story was about How a Cat Becomes a Therapy Animal
I have witnessed this first hand where my Grandmother is now living in an assisted living home.
Humane Society Helps Injured War Soldiers
The prize pack will be for my two adopted rescue kitties. They are both two years old and sisters!
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i liked Dogs Improve Kid's Reading Skills now reading aloud to pets sounds pretty neat :)
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we have 3 dogs bella the chow chow and 2 min pins chico and paco :)
I have a fondness for black cats so the "Giving Back" story of how Humane Societies and Animal Shelters are helping black dogs and cats get adopted was my favorite.
We currently have two cats we adopted from the local shelter. Actually one adopted me. When I went into a room with about 20 cats I sat down on the floor to try to play with them. She came over and climbed in my lap and refused to leave. I knew I had to bring her home with me.
I like the "Humane Society Helps Injured War Soldiers". vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com
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Pets Bring Health And Happiness is my favorite story. garrettsambo@aol.com
My two babies would be getting this prize. Princess and Hershey are two Shih Tzus who give us so much joy. garrettsambo@aol.com
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My favorite is How Humane Societies and Animal Shelters Are Helping Black Dogs and Cats Get Adopted.
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I like the We're going for Olympic gold (or anything shiny, really)...
February 15, 2010 - by Rocki & Ava
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my cat is a tortie cat who has a mind of her own:) her name is brownie and she owns me.
I liked the "Welcome to the Family" post.
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I love the How a Cat Becomes a Therapy Animal story!
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