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Rufus is celebrated in our home 365 days a year, but this week we are going all out! Here is how we plan to enjoy national dog week with our best buddy Rufus!
When we started traveling as much as we do now, I was really worried about Rufus. Would he miss us? What is the best place for him….home or at a boarding facility? Would he be sad the whole time we were gone? These concerns were what held us back from traveling more. When we would be away from home, we had our family members stay at our home and take care of Rufus so he never felt alone. Then one time, everyone we would normally watch our home was also gone, so we had to board Rufus. We were so happy to learn that he totally LOVED his vacation. Now when we travel, he goes to his own vacation camp each time. He even runs to the car and jumps in. Once we get there, he struts in like he owns the place. He has become quite the celebrity there!
To start this special week, Pete and I will be picking Rufus up from camp, and then having some fun! I think it is great that the week is starting with him doing something he loves like camp time!
After that, each family member has something planned for him. I plan to play some catch with Rufus. Pete will likely spend each afternoon just hanging out with him (with belly rubs of course).
The girls are just going to play with him.
He loves when the kids are outside. He and Em run laps around the house over and over again. Neither of them gets tired of this, and it is usually me that calls them both in when it starts to get dark.
Rufus is also the best listener. Emmy tells him jokes all the time, and it almost feels like he understands them and laughs along. He is such a good sport and even lets Emmy dress him up. I wonder if he is going to be a Hula-Dog like he was last year for Halloween?
Even with all these things planned, I know what Rufus really wants is our time. Much like what kids really want and need, he just wants to be around his family. Dogs are such great companions. They want very little out of life beyond being loved. They will go anywhere with their “people” and will love you no matter what. They will snuggle with you when you are having a bad day, and run laps around your house when you have energy to burn. They really are the best family pet!
Because this guy is just a big part of our life, family, and hearts… we take care of him just like he takes care of us. Only the best for our buddy! That includes what we feed him. We want him to love what he eats! According to the 2016 Beneful National Dog Week Survey, 95% of dog owners reported that meal time makes their doggies happy. We totally agree Rufus loves his Beneful! With meat now the #1 ingredient in Beneful’s beef and chicken dry foods, we love it too!
I think dog should get their own MONTH instead of just a week. Our family is so in love with our two dogs.
AHHH! Your dog is so cute! I can’t believe you were able to get your dog to wear that hat! Most dogs would just eat it. LOL
I can’t wait to get a dog again! We really are missing having one! I think this christmas we will be getting a new dog IF I can wait that long! LOL
How adorable and I love his name! He definitely seems loved and deservingly so. Purina is the perfect treat.
Your best friend is the cutest little best friend I have ever laid my eyes on! Looks like your puppy is surrounded by so much love. Happy National Dog Week!
That is it!!! I need a dog!!! I miss having one and my kids would love it too.
Rufus is such a cutie. Sounds like he is going to have a great week.
Man’s bestfriend indeed! Your furbaby is so adorable.
I’ll be giving my pup extra love. He is already spoiled, but I have no problem spoiling him even more. A few extra treats might be in order this week.
I had no idea it was National Dog Week! I really need to plan something to celebrate our two dogs, now. They love being outside and going for car rides. Maybe we can plan a trip to the dog beach.
I don’r have a dog but I will pass this on to my daughter (who does!)
Our pets deserve all the attention and love, they’re always there to make our homes even happier. It’s always a joy to have them around, I’m glad you’re celebrating a week filled with plans on how to make Rufus feel that he is part of the family and that he’s appreciated as well.
My dog loved doggy day care. We took him there a few days a week when my husband was recovering from hip replacement surgery and then sporadically after. When you find a great place it’s so comforting to know how well they are taken care of.
I’m actually dog sitting this week and will get a small taste of pets. Lol well see….
Look at the joy on your children’s face! Love how much they love their doggy, he deserves the whole bag mom!
Every week is dog week in our house because we love and pamper our pooch. It is so important to feed them the right food with healthy ingredients to keep them happy and healthy for as long as possible.
Our furry friends are the bestest friends! 🙂 Always happy to see us and eager to play!
That is awesome, I had no idea it was national dog week. We love our baby and she’s part of the family too.
Dogs are truly man’s and woman’s best friend. You are so lucky to have such a happy dog. I love the photo of your pup wearing a hat and Hawaiian lei, they look like they’re smiling.
Dog are also part of our family, I’ve really missed my dog. We always celebrate Natioanl Dog Week.
We are going to spoil our furbaby by going to the dog beach and getting her collars and treats.
Every day is national dog day in our house! Our two rescue dogs are the loves of our lives!! Thanks for sharing and the reminder to give my pooches a lil extra love
How adorable and I love your dog’s name! Purina is the perfect treat. We always have it in the house for our pups!
Your dog is adorable!! My kids love this week of the year, they love to spoil our family dog non stop.
Celebrating our furry friends this week is wonderful! Pets add so much to life.
Your dog is so cute! Our dogs aren’t just dogs, their family. We spoil our boys every week!
My sister is like this with her dog. This year she baught her dog a cake for its birthday… And party hats… And fairy wings…her dog does not like her too much.
I didn’t know it was National Dog Week! I have to get my Rottie a special treat to help celebrate.
I didn’t even realize it was this week! We’ll have to celebrated our rescue dog with a special dinner. Isn’t it fun when we can celebrate our fur babies, even tho we love them every day of the year?
I haven’t heard of the national dog week. Sounds like a great celebration, what a fun way to celebrate!
What an adorable dog! I love this celebration, its nice to treat your best friend into something special.
This post reminds me so much of my old dog, so sad that he died due to old age. Your dog is so lovely!
I didn’t even realize it was National Dog Week. Thanks for the reminder. We have 2 dogs who would love to be spoiled.
We currently don’t own a dog. What a great way to honour your dog. He looks like he really enjoys running around with your daughter.
Happy national doggie dog!!!Love all the pictures of the doggies. I have two doggies and that are spoiled.
What a great week to celebrate the best member of our family, our dog Molly! We are baking her some special treats to celebrate dog week.
What a cutie! We just rescued a Boxer from the pound last month. We’ve been spoiling him rotten. I need to make him something homemade for national dog week.
Awwwww what a cute furbaby!!!!!! We love purina.
haha. omg i love this post. i swear it looks like you guys are having so much fun
I dont have a dog but my mom does so i am going to share this with her!
Awww your fur baby looks like she looks forward to these fun times with you guys. Love the outfit as well.
I love that everybody is on board to help celebrate National Dog Week. And of course your doggie looks they are having fun!!
What a cutie! Our dog is definitely a part of our family as well 🙂
Rufus looks like the perfect addition to your family! I love our little dog too!
I thought you had spared the dog, but you dressed him up. LOL! This is too cute. – Yolonda
Rufus is so adorable! And the hula dog costume is just so cute! Bet he enjoyed that costume. 🙂
This is amazing. Thanks for letting us know about national dog week celebration. Will celebrate this special week with our barking friends too!
What a cute pup! We love celebrating National Dog Days – it’s so much fun celebrating pets!
So cool!! My dog is also celebrated 365 days a year, but I bet she would really love to attend a doggy camp. I wonder if there are any in my area?!
Aw, I love this! Your best friend is so darn cute, and I need to spend some time with my bub this week too!