Summer 2020: Brought to you by the letter F

Fireworks –Not Man’s Best Friend

Helpful Hints

Taking any dog to a fireworks display is never a good idea
Plan on giving your dog good exercise opportunities early in the day
Keep your dog inside during fireworks with human companionship
Put on some easy listening music or the TV on to mask firework blasts
Create a quiet space where your dog can feel in control
A frozen peanut butter-filled Kong treat is always a good idea
Ensure your home’s doors and windows are closed – dogs can bolt through screens very easily
Check that your dog’s collar is tight, has an up-to-date ID tag & is micro chipped to you!

Frozen Treat Ideas – Beat the Heat

Apple Bombs

This one’s pretty easy — Slice two cored and seeded apples. Combine apple slices with a cup of plain Greek yogurt and a splash of water, blend mixture until it’s smooth, pour into an ice cube tray, freeze, and serve to your best 4-legged buddy!

Peanut Butter + Jam Freezies

It’s like a peanut butter and jam sandwich only better. Blend strawberries with a splash of water, pour mixture into an ice cube tray, freeze, just before serving, add a shmear of peanut butter. A guaranteed canine crowd pleaser.

Watermelon Ice Cream Melts

Blend 1.5 cups of frozen watermelon with 1/4 cup yogurt (substitute with coconut milk or coconut yogurt for lactose sensitivities). Pour mixture into silicone moulds or ice cube trays and freeze. Serve on especially hot days for maximum cooling effect!

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We are a volunteer run, nonprofit group whose primary mission is to help with the rescue and placement of Weimaraners in the Great Lakes region – including MI, OH, IL, IN and WI.

GLWR is a foster based rescue organization and does not have a traditional physical kennel facility like many humane societies or animal shelters. Our dogs are typically housed in family homes and cared for by their foster families until we find a forever home for them. Therefore, our process to meet dogs and to adopt may be different than a normal animal control facility, humane society or animal shelter. We work hard to match each dog with their perfect forever home.