Muddy paws no more!

Once upon a time, this doggyvibe gal and her family bought a new house. We were excited to trade in downtown city living for a nice backyard so that the children and dog could play outside all day. The first week in our new home, we admired our white carpet. We also were in love with yard and the fact that our aging Lab Kasee, 13, could lie quietly in the grass, sniff the trees, roll around and bask in the sun. But then one day, the inevitable happened. After a little rain and watering, the grass tends to turn into a muddy marsh. Kasee our Lab entered into the house and in a blink of an eye, she strolled onto the bright white carpet. “Oh no!” I shouted.

She went from one end to another turned around and went back outside. Her trail of muddy, black paw prints were stamped in a u-shape on the white carpet.

Immediately I searched for a new product we recently received, and wondered why the heck I didn’t use it.

PawPlunger

Next time , I smartened up and before Kasee made her way back inside with muddy paws, we pulled out the PawPlunger. Shaped like a rather large coffee cup, the PawPlunger has to be one of the best inventions for pooches on the market. When your pup is ready to enter inside after walking in the rain, the mud, snow or any time that they might have dirty paws, stick their paw in the PawPlunger. The pooch’s paws come clean in seconds.

How it works

All you need to do is fill the PawPlunger up with water. Then, place your pup’s paw into it. Bristles inside the plunger along with the water clean your dog’s paw in a matter of seconds. Pull out the paw, pat dry with a towel and then repeat for the other three paws.

Where to find it

For more information or to purchase a PawPlunger visit www.pawplunger.ca.

Drool-worthy events . . .

Know of a dog-friendly event happening in your area? Please e-mail info@doggyvibe.ca all the details as we’d love to help spread the word.

Doggie dash

Lace up your sneakers and head over to the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre on Harris Road in Pitt Meadows for the Doggie Dash, Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to noon. Rain or shine, enjoy a five-kilometre run/walk with your dogs. Registration is $20 and includes a race bag with samples, finishers certificate and a chance to win prizes. Registration ends Friday, Oct. 2. Call Jackie
at 604-465-2453.

Blessing of the animals

Animals can receive an individual blessing at the Feast of St. Francis of Assissi, Patron Saint of all animals. Admission is free but donations will be collected with all proceeds going to the local SPCA. Event starts at 2 p.m. and is located at 3690 Brown Rd., Westbank.

HugABull fundraiser

Sunday, Oct. 4, have fun and help raise money for the HugABull Rescue & Advocacy Society at the Giggle Dam. Enjoy a night of food, entertainment, and more. Event is scheduled for the Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre, 2616 Shaugnessy St., Port Coquitlam. Tickets are $48. Visit online for more details.

Love on a leash

Your dog and you are invited to a stand up food and wine event, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6 to 9 p.m., Smoking Dog Bistro in Kitsilano. Tickets are $30 and include hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, a beverage and lots of extras. Silent auction, dog treats, photo/portraits and more. Gift bags for the first 100 to book. All net proceeds go to SAINTS (Senior Animals In Need Today Society). Book by credit card at info@loveonaleash.ca. or by calling 778-552-1301 or in person at The Smoking Dog.

Editor/writer wanted

We are currently looking for some volunteer writers and columnists. If you love dogs and would love to seek out cool products and services for dogs and their owners, and write about them, please e-mail lisa@doggyvibe.ca with a couple of writing samples.