We got a really nice offer from Todd Stupell at Stupell Industries. He’s wanting to send one of our readers a personalized, hand-crafted dog bone plaque . . . for FREE! So we’re on the lookout. If you’d like to win a plague like this one, read on to learn how you can enter the drawing.

Stupell Industries, Inc. is located in Johnston, Rhode Island. They specialize in beautifully hand-crafted, decorative accessories for homes, offices, and even home offices. In business for over 30 years, their line includes quite a wide variety of firescreens, wall hangings, faux windows, clocks, place mats, picture frames, tables, and other unique decorative objects. They’re constantly updating their product line to keep in tune with the latest trends and styles in the ever changing home decorating market. They’ve recently added an entire line of decorative dog accessories, which is why he’s contacted PetsBlogs with this special offer for one of our readers.

The dog bone plaque was designed by artist Jane Farrimond Keltner exclusively for Stupell. It makes a perfect gift for a fellow dog lover, or a functional and aesthetically pleasing addition to your own home.

All you have to do is leave a comment below telling Todd what you’d like to have painted on your plaque. Our plaque would says PETSblogs! Cool, huh?!

Entering to win is easy!

What would you have them write on your dog bone plaque?

Leave us a comment before August 6th at 9am (EST), when Todd will be reading over the comments and selecting a winner.

I’ve been reading Susannah Charleson’s Scent of the Missing and I’m happy to announce that the publisher has not only sent us the copy I’ve been reading, but 5 additional copies to be given away to you, the readers.

From the moment I started reading the first page of the first chapter, I’ve been captivated . . . as much by Susannah’s writing as by the story itself. I’m not going to post a personal review today, simply because I haven’t finished the book. But we wanted to go ahead and open up the giveaway so that we can begin selecting and sending copies to the winners!

The Official Book Blurb

In the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing, Susannah Charleson clipped a photo from the newspaper: an exhausted canine handler, face buried in the fur of his search-and-rescue dog. A dog lover and pilot with search experience herself, Susannah was so moved by the image that she decided to volunteer with a local canine team and soon discovered firsthand the long hours, nonexistent pay, and often heart-wrenching results they face.

Still she felt the call, and once she qualified to train a dog of her own, she adopted Puzzle, a strong, bright Golden Retriever puppy who exhibited unique aptitude as a working dog but who was less interested in the role of compliant house pet. Puzzle’s willfulness and high drive, both assets in the field, challenged even Susannah, who had raised dogs for years.

Scent of the Missing is the story of Susannah and Puzzle’s adventures and of the close relationship they forge as they search for the lost–a teen gone missing, an Alzheimer’s patient wandering in the cold, signs of the crew amid the space shuttle Columbia disaster. From the earliest air-scent lessons to her final mastery of whole-body dialogue, Puzzle emerges as a fully collaborative partner in a noble enterprise that unfolds across the forests, plains, and cityscapes of the Southwest. Along the way, Susannah and Puzzle learn to read the clues in the field and in each other, to accomplish together the critical work neither could do alone and to unravel the mystery of the human-canine bond.

The Book Trailer

This video was recently created to help promote the book. I thought it would serve as a nice introduction to the story and what it’s all about:

If you’re interested in getting a copy of your own to read and share with friends, just leave us a comment here on this post.

We’ll be giving away 3 of the copies from the comments left here between now and next Friday, April 30, at midnight (EST). Then we’ll have a new giveaway for the remaining 2 books.

The holiday season is nearly upon us and while getting ready for a Thanksgiving feast, we’ve decided to host a quick giveaway that will end on the biggest shopping day of the year.

So give this a quick read and grab yourself a chance at a Plush Prize Pack that includes a DVD and these 5 adorable little stuffed animals in our Santa Buddies Giveaway.

This isn’t really contest, it’s a giveaway to reward 3 lucky, loyal, pet-loving readers just in time for the holidays. We’re not choosing the winners randomly from the comments, so be sure to read the blurb at the end.

If you’d like get your hands on a free copy of the DVD plus the 5 plush Buddies, which would make a pretty nice gift for someone on your list if you don’t keep it for yourself, all you have to do is leave us a comment. We’ll choose three lucky winners on Friday the 27th.

SANTA BUDDIES: The Legend of Santa Paws

Available November 24, 2009

Disney’s irresistible talking pups are back in SANTA BUDDIES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS, a heartwarming, all-new holiday adventure coming to Blu-ray combo pack and DVD on November 24, 2009 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

The beloved pups take a fantastic journey to the North Pole in an exciting new escapade featuring more new friends, fun, and teamwork than ever before unleashing a stocking full of holiday cheer with a fun-filled film and plenty of never-before-seen bonus material. Perfectly timed for holiday gift giving, SANTA BUDDIES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS is sure to be at the top of everyone’s wish list!

the trailer . . .

Giveaway Details

For a chance to win this plush prize pack directly from Disney just leave a comment to let us know why you want it. Or tell us who you’re planning to give it to. Or tell us how much you love this blog. Or tell us how much you love Disney. Tell us anything you think we ought to know! We’ll choose (not randomly select) 3 winners on Friday the 27th.

the fine print . . .
We will alert the winners via the email address left in the comment. Email addresses provided with comment submissions never appear live on this site and are never sold or shared with any third-party. If you win, you’ll be asked to provide your full name and shipping address and that information will be shared with a 3rd party to fulfill delivery of the prize awarded. Should you not respond to the notification email within 48 hours, a new winner will be selected.