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SladesMommy · 07-05-2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tamandkota

Hey everyone...this is mine and dakota's first GE (needless to say we are sooo excited to go shopping for another furbaby

) But I do have a question. After you get the things you are going to send your buddy, do you remove tags/packaging for shipping or leave everything on? I understand you would definitely leave the packaging on special items (like say, a hide-a-squirrel or things with instructions), but what about clothing, bedding, or other toys? Do you remove the tags or leave them on? Just wanted to check, thanks!

tamara and dakota

I leave the tags on. If it has the price on it,then I'll mark it out w/ a pen or take it off if its a sticker price tag.

lulababy · 07-05-2008, 02:55 PM

hum i guess i forgot to add a wishlist of things she actually needs:

pebbles really needs like another nice comfy soft girly bed that she can snuggle in, or a soft plushy blanket with pretty colors. we dont have a stroller (which I would really like to get--one where you cant really tell its a doggy in there) or a nice little seat thingy for the car for her to sit in so she can see out the window (as of now she gets pretty sick in the car so I think one of these might help). she really needs a toy chest/something to put her toys in and also something to put her clothes in. they are just piled up in a box right now... she would also appreciate a little tiny chair just for her.
she really needs a nice warm winter coat, not necessarily girly, but just nice and well made, with a hood and some fur/faux fur trim around the hood.. i dont particularly like those thin houndstooth like jackets without the hoods, if you know what i mean. they arent really warm. the puffy ones, ones like that, are much better. she gets cold really easily and starts to shake when it is even slightly cold.

she could use some nice pjs that fit her well.

um.. & we are set on bully sticks for a long while haha I purchased wayyy to many and she eats through them very slowly even though she is very persistant.
also, just as a little thing, shes never had any socks so those would be cute to try, i just havent found any really tiny ones yet to fit her little feet that are about an inch long through the pad. and she has very skinny legs. shoes are always too big for her

which I am sad about.

we also need a good liquid oral care to add to the water for to help with plaque prevention and freshen breath, but something that doesnt give a taste to the water and actually works. we currently have "breathalyser plus" and I cant really tell if it is working and it smells like bubble solution. yuck. some doggie breath mints from target or somewhere would be nice.

um, we dont really need any shampoos or conditioners.. we are also set on those as well.

that is all i can think of for now, I hope this helps some.

MyFairLacy · 07-06-2008, 02:28 PM

I forgot to attach pictures to our sign-up page but just do a search and there are a ton out there LOL.

I guess I could add some wanted things and give some details on normal things we use.

We'd love a Hide-a-squirrel or Hide-a-bee

Shampoo & conditioner: we've been using Fresh & clean oatmeal and baking soda but I think I'm going to switch to Paul Mitchel Oatmeal
Food: Nature's Variety raw medallions
we use Petzlife Oral GEL
I use coat handler spray and Pet silk shine serum after baths

Things we don't need: collars, harness/leashes, stroller, carseat, carriers, brushes/combs.

We love treats, toys, clothes, bows, bullystix & flossies, etc.

Jenn218 · 07-06-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Gracie2006

You beat me to it! What did you forget? My only extra thought so far is I ask that our buddies not send perishable items. With the heat of summer, who knows where things sit when traveling. I would hate for something to arrive with fuzz growing on it!

You know...that is a great thought!

nydia · 07-07-2008, 05:24 AM

Hi Everybody!!!

This is Sabrina's first GE we are very excited to find out who are buddy is!!!

Since this is our first GE I thought I might make a list of things Sabrina will love and needs for whoever or buddy will be to have some idea's.

Sabrina would love a Hide a Bee or Hide a Squirrel toys they actually do not sell them in any of the pet stores we go to here in CT, I've seen them online but that's it.

She would love some new hair bows.

She could us a booster seat for the car, she has a car seat but it is attached to the back seat and does not allow her to look out of the window, she would love a booster seat to ride shotgun with her mommy and look out the window.

A new harness would be nice, a regular doggie harness didn't fit her so I had to buy her a farrot harness, but that one attaches with velcro and the velcro does not stick good anymore but it's so hard to find a harness that will fit Sabrina.

She really has everything she needs, what she could always use more of is toys, they alway either get lost or destroyed. She likes plush squeaky toys and not to big just big enough to fit in her mouth. Please no rawhide, or tennis balls Sabrina will eat the green stuff off of the tennis balls. Everlast indestructable balls are great the extra tiny balls they have.

For treats please no milk bones or anything from any other vendor except Wellness, any treat from Wellness is fine, Sabrina has tried them all and loves all of them, but the stinkier the better.

Oh yeah she could use a new sweater or some type of outerwear for the winter, she cannot tolerate the cold, she has a couple of sweaters but they are old and worn out

The most important thing to remember is that Sabrina is a very appreciative little lady and will love anything you get her so have tons of fun shopping for her!!!

nydia · 07-07-2008, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by abbey lee

Don't you love that Wal-mart is 24 hrs? Sometimes I like going really late at night bc you don't have to deal with all the people...

Where do you live that you have a 24 hour Walmart??? I would love it if Walmart stood open all night up here, they are only opened until 9pm, I'm so jealous! We should have a 24 hour walmart.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 07-07-2008, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by nydia

Where do you live that you have a 24 hour Walmart??? I would love it if Walmart stood open all night up here, they are only opened until 9pm, I'm so jealous! We should have a 24 hour walmart.

really...all 5 walmarts in my area open 24 hrs....where do you live?

MyFairLacy · 07-07-2008, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nydia

Where do you live that you have a 24 hour Walmart??? I would love it if Walmart stood open all night up here, they are only opened until 9pm, I'm so jealous! We should have a 24 hour walmart.

all the walmarts here are 24 hour too...even my parents' small town of 5000 has a 24 hour walmart. I've had several late night walmart runs LOL

SladesMommy · 07-07-2008, 04:52 PM

Thought of a few more things today while I was tidying up SLades room. We have a hideasquirrell Jr and Hideabee normal size. But we could use replacement squirrels or bees. We have two bee hives but no Bees!

Also, chances are Slade will be living in a hotel with me for a few months... so another belly band would be great! (he only has 1) Or maybe even some washable peepads...or anything to make hotel living more bearable!

poosdarling · 07-08-2008, 06:15 AM

I didn't think I left anything out either but now that I thought of it there is something that I would love to try ...

Evie doesn't have any pajamas .... she has had her eye on the jumper pjs over at go.fetch. But any PJs would be great ...

aquinn · 07-08-2008, 12:57 PM

I was just reading about petsilk topknot gel and thought as I read through the posts that Tucker really needs some of that. His eyebrows are still in that akward growing out stage . . .

Also, Tucker is not big on PJs so he probably doesn't need any of those. Also, he has a ton of collars.

The only harness/collar/leash thing he would like would be the leash that matches his chokefree harness he got from wookie. He got the turquise ostrich one. i think she is having a sale on these for the GE again.

Anyway, that's all for now. Boy am I glad this thread exists

, i can never think up everything right when I post on sign up thread.

aquinn · 07-08-2008, 01:05 PM

I usually leave the tags on unless A. the packaging is huge and if I left it on it would never fit in the box, B. The price on the tag is uncoverable C. Some of the beautiques I shop at only put one tag on items, and that's a tag with the price and nothing else, so I usually take that off, D (and this does happen) I'll take out the cardboard insert on clothes if somehow Tucker gets a hold of it and chews up the corner or something like that. Also keep in mind that lots of times a tag is missing and the cashier does a price check or scans something else for the price. Petco & Petsmart are really bad about this. It always seems like the one shirt in the one size I want is the one without the tag, so then they'll scan the same shirt in a size xs and I'll actually purchase the small shirt.

Overall, I would have to say I don't think the tags are a big deal. I mean, they just get thrown away anyway. So to me it doesn't matter too much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tamandkota

Hey everyone...this is mine and dakota's first GE (needless to say we are sooo excited to go shopping for another furbaby

) But I do have a question. After you get the things you are going to send your buddy, do you remove tags/packaging for shipping or leave everything on? I understand you would definitely leave the packaging on special items (like say, a hide-a-squirrel or things with instructions), but what about clothing, bedding, or other toys? Do you remove the tags or leave them on? Just wanted to check, thanks!

tamara and dakota

LuvnmyYorkie · 07-08-2008, 01:22 PM

A few things we might add...

I would love to get a carseat type thing, but I'm not even sure what the price range is on them, so if they are super expensive, forget I mentioned it, lol.

Harley has major bad breath and refuses to eat any doggy mints. I have tried brushing, but its nearly impossible, so some type of stuff you put in his water for breath and plaque would be wonderful. We're working on saving up for the real cleaning, but he has been a very expensive lil rescue...

Also, some doggy cologne would be fun! His fresh smell only lasts about a day or two after a bath. Salmon oil..great for the skin and coat, bad for the mommy's nose.

I think that is it for now, lol.

SladesMommy · 07-08-2008, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nydia

Where do you live that you have a 24 hour Walmart??? I would love it if Walmart stood open all night up here, they are only opened until 9pm, I'm so jealous! We should have a 24 hour walmart.

We have 24 hr walmarts ALL over the south. I can't remember the last time I went into one that wasn't 24 hrs!

mscat · 07-09-2008, 12:32 AM

How do I sign up for the GE? Thanks

07-05-2008, 02:55 PM	#17
lulababy bam and pebbles mommy Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,706	hum i guess i forgot to add a wishlist of things she actually needs: pebbles really needs like another nice comfy soft girly bed that she can snuggle in, or a soft plushy blanket with pretty colors. we dont have a stroller (which I would really like to get--one where you cant really tell its a doggy in there) or a nice little seat thingy for the car for her to sit in so she can see out the window (as of now she gets pretty sick in the car so I think one of these might help). she really needs a toy chest/something to put her toys in and also something to put her clothes in. they are just piled up in a box right now... she would also appreciate a little tiny chair just for her. she really needs a nice warm winter coat, not necessarily girly, but just nice and well made, with a hood and some fur/faux fur trim around the hood.. i dont particularly like those thin houndstooth like jackets without the hoods, if you know what i mean. they arent really warm. the puffy ones, ones like that, are much better. she gets cold really easily and starts to shake when it is even slightly cold. she could use some nice pjs that fit her well. um.. & we are set on bully sticks for a long while haha I purchased wayyy to many and she eats through them very slowly even though she is very persistant. also, just as a little thing, shes never had any socks so those would be cute to try, i just havent found any really tiny ones yet to fit her little feet that are about an inch long through the pad. and she has very skinny legs. shoes are always too big for her which I am sad about. we also need a good liquid oral care to add to the water for to help with plaque prevention and freshen breath, but something that doesnt give a taste to the water and actually works. we currently have "breathalyser plus" and I cant really tell if it is working and it smells like bubble solution. yuck. some doggie breath mints from target or somewhere would be nice. um, we dont really need any shampoos or conditioners.. we are also set on those as well. that is all i can think of for now, I hope this helps some. __________________ P E B B L E S Member of PPU, The PiNk Club, The Crazy Club, & SRC Add my puppy on Myspace & Dogster! BAM BAM Soon to be member of PPU, Little Gentlemans Club, Crazy Club & SRC

07-06-2008, 02:28 PM	#18
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I forgot to attach pictures to our sign-up page but just do a search and there are a ton out there LOL. I guess I could add some wanted things and give some details on normal things we use. We'd love a Hide-a-squirrel or Hide-a-bee Shampoo & conditioner: we've been using Fresh & clean oatmeal and baking soda but I think I'm going to switch to Paul Mitchel Oatmeal Food: Nature's Variety raw medallions we use Petzlife Oral GEL I use coat handler spray and Pet silk shine serum after baths Things we don't need: collars, harness/leashes, stroller, carseat, carriers, brushes/combs. We love treats, toys, clothes, bows, bullystix & flossies, etc. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

07-07-2008, 05:24 AM	#20
nydia Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 292	Hi Everybody!!! This is Sabrina's first GE we are very excited to find out who are buddy is!!! Since this is our first GE I thought I might make a list of things Sabrina will love and needs for whoever or buddy will be to have some idea's. Sabrina would love a Hide a Bee or Hide a Squirrel toys they actually do not sell them in any of the pet stores we go to here in CT, I've seen them online but that's it. She would love some new hair bows. She could us a booster seat for the car, she has a car seat but it is attached to the back seat and does not allow her to look out of the window, she would love a booster seat to ride shotgun with her mommy and look out the window. A new harness would be nice, a regular doggie harness didn't fit her so I had to buy her a farrot harness, but that one attaches with velcro and the velcro does not stick good anymore but it's so hard to find a harness that will fit Sabrina. She really has everything she needs, what she could always use more of is toys, they alway either get lost or destroyed. She likes plush squeaky toys and not to big just big enough to fit in her mouth. Please no rawhide, or tennis balls Sabrina will eat the green stuff off of the tennis balls. Everlast indestructable balls are great the extra tiny balls they have. For treats please no milk bones or anything from any other vendor except Wellness, any treat from Wellness is fine, Sabrina has tried them all and loves all of them, but the stinkier the better. Oh yeah she could use a new sweater or some type of outerwear for the winter, she cannot tolerate the cold, she has a couple of sweaters but they are old and worn out The most important thing to remember is that Sabrina is a very appreciative little lady and will love anything you get her so have tons of fun shopping for her!!! Last edited by nydia; 07-07-2008 at 05:29 AM.

07-08-2008, 06:15 AM	#25
poosdarling Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens Posts: 618	I didn't think I left anything out either but now that I thought of it there is something that I would love to try ... Evie doesn't have any pajamas .... she has had her eye on the jumper pjs over at go.fetch. But any PJs would be great ... __________________

07-08-2008, 12:57 PM	#26
aquinn Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 983	Some other ideas for Tucker I was just reading about petsilk topknot gel and thought as I read through the posts that Tucker really needs some of that. His eyebrows are still in that akward growing out stage . . . Also, Tucker is not big on PJs so he probably doesn't need any of those. Also, he has a ton of collars. The only harness/collar/leash thing he would like would be the leash that matches his chokefree harness he got from wookie. He got the turquise ostrich one. i think she is having a sale on these for the GE again. Anyway, that's all for now. Boy am I glad this thread exists , i can never think up everything right when I post on sign up thread. __________________ April & Tucker

07-07-2008, 04:52 PM	#24
SladesMommy Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 4,513	Thought of a few more things today while I was tidying up SLades room. We have a hideasquirrell Jr and Hideabee normal size. But we could use replacement squirrels or bees. We have two bee hives but no Bees! Also, chances are Slade will be living in a hotel with me for a few months... so another belly band would be great! (he only has 1) Or maybe even some washable peepads...or anything to make hotel living more bearable!

07-08-2008, 01:22 PM	#28
LuvnmyYorkie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Anaheim Posts: 588	A few things we might add... I would love to get a carseat type thing, but I'm not even sure what the price range is on them, so if they are super expensive, forget I mentioned it, lol. Harley has major bad breath and refuses to eat any doggy mints. I have tried brushing, but its nearly impossible, so some type of stuff you put in his water for breath and plaque would be wonderful. We're working on saving up for the real cleaning, but he has been a very expensive lil rescue... Also, some doggy cologne would be fun! His fresh smell only lasts about a day or two after a bath. Salmon oil..great for the skin and coat, bad for the mommy's nose. I think that is it for now, lol. __________________ Bella and Harley Proud Member of the Little Gentlemans Club Proud Member of the YT Welcoming Committee

07-09-2008, 12:32 AM	#30
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	How do I sign up for the GE? Thanks __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."