In this day and age, practically everyone has a cell phone. If you are one of those people, take a look at  these apps that are specifically designed for the Dog Lover!

PET FIRST AID:
By: American Red Cross
Price: Free
Available:  iOS & Android
*If you have a fur kid then you should definitely have this app readily available. It’s loaded with information on emergency medical situations, first aid, general health issues, demonstration videos (including dog CPR), a section to store your fur kid’s information, follow-up quizzes, and lots of advice.

ASPCA:
By: 3 Sided Cube
Price: Free
Available:  iOS & Android
*From missing pets to natural disasters this app will prepare and guide you. It provides a section to record vital information pertaining to your fur kid’s health and any special needs they may have.

BRING FIDO:
By: BringFido
Price: Free
Available: iOS 
*This top pet travel app will assist you whether you are looking for a pet-friendly hotel, dog park, beach, or other attraction while on vacation. This is a great travel resource for you and its service is global.

PET COACH:
By: Notorious
Price: Free
Available: iOS & Android
*This free service allows you to find answers to your questions in their PetCoach Forum. Questions are answered by vets, trainers, and other pet professionals.

ICLICKER:
By: Savvy Appz
Price: Free
Available:  iOS
*Training clickers are popular with a lot of trainers.  This free electronic clicker can be a valuable tool for your training sessions too. If you choose to use this tool, make sure you read the directions and training tips before you begin.

MY PET CAN TALK:
By: Rongyan Xiao
Price: Free
Available:  iOS
*This app is purely for fun. Upload images or video of your pooch and make your pet talk. It will surely make you laugh. With well over 3,000 reviews on iTunes, most of which are 5-star, I would say this is a fun and entertaining app.  For the best user experience, make sure to take advantage of the tutorial before diving right in.

DOG SOUNDS & BODY TALK
By: iGreenEarth
Price: Free
Available: iOS  & Android
*This is another fun app! It has loads of options for fun and funny sounds — like dogs barking, squeaky toys, knocking, doorbells, clickers, and many more.

WERESCUE:
By: Mark Wade
Price: Free
Available:  iOS & Android
*Excellent app if you are looking to adopt a new pet. Coverage area includes the U.S. and Canada. You just have to insert your zip code. The app has lots of info, pics, and slideshows. You can customize it for your personal specifics.

WALK FOR A DOG:
By: Wooftrax Inc
Price: Free
Available: iOS & Android 
*Heading out for your daily stroll with your pup? Download this free app to track you and Fido's steps and turns those steps into cash for shelters. You get to choose which shelter or rescue organization you would like to walk for.  Add your dogs to your profile and just hit the “Start Walking” button. The app tracks your distance and your impact!

DOG WALK:
By: Tractive
Price: Free
Available:  iOS & Android 
*With so many people tracking their steps these days, this app is a great way to track your walk with your fur baby. It will track your route and log the distance and duration of your walk.  

TRACTIVE GPS DOG & CAT FINDER:
By: Tractive 
Price: Free
Available: iOS & Android 
*Gain peace of mind while you keep track of your pooch with this GPS tracking app. It will track your pooch in real-time, trace his path, and show where he’s been. You can set boundaries and make your own safe zone where you’ll be alerted if he happens to leave the area. This app is a must-have on your phone. Share it with friends and family so that if someone is walking your pooch you can always pinpoint where they are. Plus, the app is free!

PAW PARKS
By: Cindy Vannoy
Price: Free
Available:  iOS 
*Looking for a dog park? This app will help you locate one. It even has an option for adding one, so if you happen to know of a dog park that’s not listed you can just add it yourself! 

If you are a dog owner, then I'm sure there has been a time that your pup has had an upset tummy and/or diarrhea. No one likes to see their furry friend not feeling like themselves! Below is a quick and easy recipe for a bland diet to help ease your puppy's tummy troubles:

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain white rice
• 1 cup plain skinless/boneless chicken
• 1 3/4 cup water

Instructions

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
• Chop the chicken into chunks or strips
• Add rice and chopped chicken
• Simmer on low until done.
• Let cool and feed to your dog

For larger dogs, you can double the recipe. You can feed your pup this bland diet for up to 7 days. After the first couple of days, you can also choose to add a tablespoon of canned pumpkin puree or plain cottage cheese to each meal.

**If your pup has an upset tummy for several days, it is always best to contact your vet in case your pup needs some additional care; including anti-diarrhea medications. **

 Ingredients

• 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  
• 1/2 cup bananas
  
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (ensure the peanut butter doesn’t include the poisonous xylitol sweetener. No salt added is best. The one we use is literally nothing but peanuts.)
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries
• 1/2 cup milk (plain, unsweetened almond or soy milk are safe substitutes for traditional cow’s milk)
• 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
• Doggie Paw Mold- you can get small paws for the smaller pups and big paws for the bigger furbabies.
  

Instructions

1. In a blender or food processor, add yogurt, bananas, peanut butter and berries.
2. Add the milk and honey.
3. Pulse until well blended and liquefied.
4. Pour mixture into your mold.
5. Freeze for at least 2-3 hours.
6. Pop your frozen dog treats out of the mold. Store in an airtight container or freezer bag. Keep frozen until ready to give your doggie a yummy treat! They store well in the freezer for around 4 weeks.
   

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 Meet Savannah! This sweet senior gal is staying with us from Canine Pet Rescue!

From Canine Pet Rescue's website:

Savannah was turned in to animal control after giving her entire life to her family. We will make sure her next home is a forever one ! She is about as perfect as they come. Sweet, rides good in the car, good with other older or calm dogs ( no puppies or anyone that wants to play too much), and even okay with SOME cats. Savannah just needs a loving home to spend her senior years. She is a bit overweight, so start your new exercise program now and you will have a walking buddy.

If you or someone you know might be interested in meeting this precious pup, contact Canine Pet Rescue at apply@caninepetrescue.com