Sally's newest helper!

Thought I'd post some pictures of our latest foster puppy!
Name still TBD (any suggestions?)

It didn't take long for the girls to bond over bone chewing!
This little puppy will be available for adoption in the next
couple of weeks from the Roanoke Valley SPCA.
For more information about the Foster Program,
click HERE.

Happy Birthday Sally, the Salvage Dog!

Our sweet Sally turns five this Saturday!

Here she is as a pup with the original Black Dog, Molly.

In honor of Sally's birthday,

receive a 20% discount* THIS SATURDAY (9/12)

with any pet food donation.

minimum 8lb+ bag / 6+cans

We promise not to make you sing 'Happy Birthday'!

All donations will go towards the

Roanoke Valley SPCA's PET (Pets Eat Too) Program.

* since Sally is watching her weight and is prone to food allergies,

please no treats for the birthday girl!

*discounts may vary by vendor

Recycle Dog Bone & Ball - A perfect gift for the environmental dog lover!

Recycle Ball

Reuse * Recycle * Rewoof

i have a feeling sally, the salvage dog, may be getting this for christmas...

what a great idea... scraps from dog toys

recycled into new dog toys

brilliant!

Made by PlanetDog in Portland, ME

* found this on the Holiday Gift list for Animal Lovers - Design Crush

* picture from Planet Dog

Our Very Own SPCA Calendar Girl!

Here's a sneak peek at next year's picture for the 2009 Roanoke Valley SPCA Local Pet Calendar. Sally, the Salvage Dog, has had the honor of being a calendar girl since the RVSPCA started the project. It's their largest fundraiser and all proceeds goes to a great cause.

The calendar has over 200 pictures of local pets and makes a great gift! They come out just in time for the holidays and can be purchased online & at a number of local retail stores, including here @ Black Dog.

For anyone interested in submitting a picture for 2010, contact Barbara Dalhouse - spaces fill up fast! It's a great way to honor a special pet or surprise someone with a tribute to their favorite pet.

We still have a few of the 2008 Calendars available here at the shop - they are now 50% off - come on by!

Welcome back Mike! We'll miss you Sally...

Our head dog Mike has just returned from a much needed escape to beautiful Costa Rica. He & his family explored the countryside and stayed for awhile with friends who run Coral Hill Bungalows in Cahuita, Costa Rica. We'll get him to blog later about the trip...

Sadly for me, that means I must give up Sally, the Salvage Dog ~ she's been my shadow while Mike was away... there's no doubt that my pups Tarka & Moses will be in withdrawal from their playmate tonight. They had a ball spending the week together.

Here's a few pics of one of my favorite evenings with them... there's nothing better than 3 pups at your feet while working away online... all furiously chewing bones and then moments later, passed out in complete contentment!

We'll miss you Sal Sal!!!