• 3 Cups White Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¾ Cup Honey
• 1 ½ Cups Skim Milk
• 1 Egg
• ½ Cup Natural Peanut Butter
• ⅓ Cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 teaspoon Poppy Seeds
• 1 ½ teaspoon Vanilla
• 1 teaspoon Almond Extract

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour mixture into a greased loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle. Cool before serving in slices. Wrap any leftovers tightly and store.

Makes 12 slices – enough for the whole litter

Favorite Three Dog Bakery Products:

#1 Favorite: Oven Baked Dog Biscuits Apples and Oatmeal

Other Favorites:

• Oatmeal and Apple Itty Bitty Bones
• Classic Cremes with Peanut Butter Filling
• All Natural Classic Wafers Miniature Assortment
• Golden Classic Cremes with Vanilla Filling
• 6″ Mini Treiver – Vanilla (3 Pack)

Best Trick: I’m really good at Army crawling under the couch to fetch my mini tennis ball and then pulling the yellow fuzz off of it. Sometimes I like to pretend that I accidentally dropped my tennis ball off the couch so my Mommy or Daddy will bring it back to me, but don’t tell them, it’ll just be our secret ;o)

Short Bio: I was born in Kentucky and one day I flew across the country to this place called Elko, Nevada that has mountains and little tiny trees called sage brush. This is where I met my new Mommy, Daddy and my two new siblings. We all like to hike in the mountains and run and play in the sage brush, but most of all, I like to play tug of war with my big sister, Lilly. She usually wins, but it’s super fun!

To enter your dog, please fill out the submission form below, save a copy and send it via email to contest@threedog.com. Dog of the Month Submission Form: Submission Form

Each bakery has partnered with a community dog-related charity, and for the entire month of May you can donate to help feed local dogs in need.

Don’t live near a bakery?  You can still help.  Three Dog Bakery Headquarters is donating 100 pounds of treats to the Three Dog Bakery Store that gets the most new Facebook “Likes” in the month of May.  Those additional pounds of  treats will be donated to the winning Bakery’s charity. The bakery that comes in second with most new “Likes”  will get 50lbs of treats donated to their partner charity.  Starting May, 1, review the list of bakeries and charities,  then head over to Facebook and start liking those pages!

Help us Help Feed Hungry Dogs!

List of Bakeries & Charities:

Bakery: Three Dog Bakery-Del Mar, CA
Charity: The Helen Woodward Animal Center
Info:  Helen Woodward Animal Center is not just another no-kill animal shelter. Located in San Diego, Helen Woodward Animal Center is a unique, private, non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of animals and enriching the lives of people. We’re not an animal shelter, we are an animal center. That means we turn away from the perception of the passé term “dog pound” and instead become whatever our community needs; an all-inclusive ‘center’ that helps the community’s animals, its people, and educates its children.  Read More >

Bakery: Three Dog Bakery-Kansas City, MO
Charity: Chain of Hope
Info: Chain of Hope KC is an organization formed in 2010 with a primary goal of alleviating the suffering of abused and neglected animals within the urban core of Kansas City. Our ultimate goal is to break the chain of ignorance, break the chain of suffering, and break the chain of unwanted litters. Read More>

Bakery: Three Dog Bakery-Richmond, VA
Charity: Richmond Animal League
Info: The Richmond Animal League (RAL) is the area’s oldest non-profit “no-kill” organization committed to reducing the homeless pet population in the Richmond area. RAL provides temporary housing, medical treatment, sterilization, and quality care to over 800 companion animals each year until they are adopted into permanent and loving homes. RAL has been finding homes for homeless dogs and cats in the Richmond area since 1979.  Read more >

Bakery: Three Dog Bakery-Lake Arrowhead, CA
Charity: Pooch Match
Info: Pooch Match is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Non-profit Organization that is dedicated to the rescue and adoption of innocent dogs by a dedicated volunteer staff. Read more >

Bakery: Three Dog Bakery-Omaha, NE
Charity: Nebraska Humane Society
Info: The Nebraska Humane Society was founded in 1875 and is the fifth oldest Humane Society in the United States! The organization was originally established for the protection of both animals and children. In the mid 1940’s, state agencies began to embrace child welfare issues, leaving the Nebraska Humane Society as the sole organization within the Omaha area designated for the protection of animals. We provide education, give sanctuary to animals, encourage adoptions and promote responsible pet ownership. By providing animal control services to much of the metro area we also serve the citizens of our community by upholding laws enacted for the protection of people and animals. Read More>

Bakery: Three Dog Bakery-Memphis, TN
Charity: Real Good Dog Rescue
Info: Real Good Dog Rescue is based in Memphis, TN. Lisa, the fearless leader of Real Good Dog Rescue, adopts dogs in need from local as well as regional animal shelters. Most come from Memphis Animal Shelter. She selects dogs she can foster herself so they are under 50 lbs with most being in the 20-35 lb range. From time to time we will take an owner-surrendered dog or puppy, depending on the circumstances. Read More >

Bakery: Three Dog Bakery-Albuquerque, NM
Charity: Watermelon Mountain Ranch
Info: “All Those Who Enter Will Find Love.” Watermelon Mountain Ranch is dedicated to the belief that all living creatures should be cared for and protected. From its small beginnings to the present time, WMR has rescued and adopted out over 20,000 animals into loving homes. The dream has become a reality, and WMR is one of the premier not-for-profit facilities in the Southwest. Read More >

Bakery: Three Dog Bakery-Plymouth, MI
Charity: Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV)
Info: HSHV was founded in 1896. We are the only animal shelter in Washtenaw County that takes in all types of unwanted, injured, lost, stray, abandoned, and abused animals. Each year we help over 10,000 dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals. Did you know HSHV has the highest “save rate” among all similar animal shelters in Michigan? 81% of the animals that come through our doors are successfully helped back home or find a new loving home. Read More >

Bakery: Three Dog Bakery-Indianapolis, IN
Charity: Humane Society for Hamilton County
Info: The Humane Society for Hamilton County is a receiving facility and shelter for the lost, homeless, relinquished or neglected companion animals. We provide adoption programs to find ALL of these deserving animals new homes, and we also provide education programs for the community. We do all we can to find the animals homes, but we also want them to be permanent, so that the pets AND the new families are all happy! We always try to remind people that adopting a pet is a big decision that should be made by the entire family. Remember, pets are not disposable, they are a “LIFETIME COMMITMENT.” Read More >

Bakery: Three Dog Bakery-San Clemente, CA
Charity: Pet Project Foundation
Info: The mission of the Pet Project Foundation is “to enhance the quality of life of all companion animals in a pro-humane manner through compassion, responsibility, education and service”. Nowhere is this mission better exemplified than through our ongoing support of the shelter. This special shelter provides food, housing, exercise, medical care, and love for homeless animals until they are reunited with their owners or permanent, loving homes are found. Read More >

Bakery: Three Dog Bakery-Detroit, MI
Charity: Michigan Humane Society
Info: Michigan Humane Society is one of the largest animal welfare organizations in the country based on the number of animals cared for and the scope of programs and services. Their Mission is to end companion animal homelessness, to provide the highest quality service and compassion to the animals entrusted to our care, and to be a leader in promoting humane values. Read More>

Bakery: Three Dog Bakery-Plano, TX & Three Dog Bakery – Southlake, TX
Charity: DFW Rescue Me
Info: Our goal is to save dogs at the local shelters in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex are from euthanasia and adopt them to the public. We spay and neuter these dogs as well as provide all necessary medical care. We also educate the public about responsible pet ownership. We love dogs and our goal is to reduce/eliminate euthanisias being done in this area by shelters due to overcrowding. Read More >

Bakery: Three Dog Bakery-St. Louis, MO
Charity: Stray Rescue of St. Louis
Info: For the last several years, Stray Rescue of St. Louis has been helping to save abandoned pets from disease, neglect, and death on the streets. Our organization’s founder, Randy Grim, had developed quite a reputation for rescuing and finding homes for stray dogs and cats. As the number of animals finding their way to Randy’s doorstep grew, so did the need for a non-profit organization to support his efforts. Consequently, Stray Rescue of St. Louis was born. Read More >

Bakery: Three Dog Bakery-Columbus, OH
Charity: PAWS-Powell Animal Welfare Society
Info: Every humane organization dreams of the day when cruelty to animals can be reduced to the point of elimination and the killing of homeless animals will have ended. The Powell Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) was formed to help bring this dream to reality. Read More >

Bakery: Three Dog Bakery-Las Vegas, NV
Charity: Nevada SPCA
Info: The Nevada SPCA, a nonprofit organization, operates a no-kill animal sanctuary, promotes humane education, makes referrals for lower-cost spay/neuter and vaccination services, and challenges people to be the best possible guardians for the companion animals in their care. We work to achieve our adoption goals by treating each animal as an individual, with a name instead of a number. We strive to match each rescued animal with people by personality and lifestyle in order to have the best chance to find a forever home. Read More >

Bakery: Three Dog Bakery-Nova Scotia, Canada
Charity: Greyhound Pets of Atlantic Canada
Info: As of September 2010, over 3,200 retired greyhounds have been placed into forever homes across NS, NB PEI and NFLD through GPAC. Greyhound Pets of Atlantic Canada (GPAC) a 100% volunteer driven, Canadian registered non-profit society, is located in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia. Today GPAC arranges for the dogs to be transported safely in special greyhound transporters by professional dog haulers. The dogs arrive stress free in loads of 30 every 30 -45 days. Read More >

Bakery: Three Dog Bakery-Louisville, KY
Charity: No Kill Louisville
Info: Through the support and creation of programs and services, collaboration, and advocacy, No Kill Louisville will build a community where no adoptable pet or feral cat is killed. We are a group of people who believe that Louisville can become and maintain a No Kill community. “No Kill” communities save all animals which are not irremediably ill and who are not considered a danger to the public through appropriate behavior evaluations. Read More >

Bakery: Three Dog Bakery-Vancouver, BC & Three Dog Bakery-Port Moody, BC
Charity: SAINTS Rescue
Info: SAINTS was started in December 2004 after volunteers at other animal shelters saw many senior animals spending their last days in a shelter or pound. From the time we opened our doors, the number of animals in need has been astounding and ever-growing. We pledge to love them, to care for them, and make their dreams come true. We promise each of them that they will never be alone again.Read More >

Once you’ve decided which charity you want to receive the treat donations, start campaigning for them. Starting May 1, 2012, get your friends to like the corresponding Three Dog Bakery Store page.  Remember, the  Three Dog Bakery Store that gets the most new “Likes” in the month of May will receive 100lbs of treats donated to their partner charity.  The bakery that gets the second most new “Likes” will get 50lbs of treats donated to their partner charity!

Remember: Making a donation, makes a big difference in the life of a dog.

Studies show that people with pets live longer, have less stress, and fewer health problems. (Source: American Pet Product Manufacturers Association)

• 94% of pet owners say their animal pal makes them smile more than once a day. (Source: i-pets.com)
• There are more than 9,000 species of birds. Parakeets, canaries, finches, and parrots are the most popular to keep as pets. (Source: Mississippi 4-H Pet Care Project)
• In Australia, England, and the U.S., Max wins as the most popular name for pooches. Other popular dog names in the U.S. are Jake, Buddy, Maggie, Molly, and Bear. (Source: Bowwow.com.au)
• 95% of cat owners admit they talk to their cats. (Source: i-pets.com)
• In Belgium in 1879, 37 cats were “hired” to carry bundles of letters to villages. But the service didn’t last long because the mail cats just wouldn’t cooperate! (Source: Best Friends Pet Care)
• A cat will almost never meow at another cat-that’s because cats only meow to get our attention. (Source: i-pets.com)
• Abraham Lincoln loved cats! In fact, he had four of them while he lived in the White House. His favorite was named Tabby. He also had a dog named Fido!(Source: i-pets.com)
• Tests done by the University of Michigan proved that cats have better memories than dogs. The study shows that while a dog’s memory lasts no more than 5 minutes, a cat’s can last as long as 16 hours-and that’s more than even monkeys and orangutans! (Source, PBSKids.com)
• Dogs can hear sounds that are too faint for us to hear. In fact, their hearing is so good they probably rely more on sound than sight. But the common belief that dogs are color blind is false. Dogs can see color, just not as well as we do. They can tell the difference between blue, yellow, and gray, but probably don’t see red and green. (Source: i-pets.com)

Three Dog Bakery loves all pets, and during National Pet Month, why not think about helping a dog in need? The Three Dog Foundation was created out of a devoted love for ALL dogs. Our foundation serves as a means to raise awareness and support of dogs in need. Making a donation will make a huge difference in a dog’s life today. We think all dogs deserve fur-ever homes, don’t you?

Make a difference in the life of a dog. Donate today >

• 6 Slices of White Bread
• 8 Ounces Low-Fat Cream Cheese, Cubed
• 4 Eggs
• 1 ¼ Cups Skim Milk
• ⅓ Cup Honey

Preheat oven to 375°. Tear bread slices into cubes and toss lightly with cream cheese cubes. Place in an 8 x 8-inch greased pan and set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs together and add milk and honey. Stir well. Pour over bread mixture and bake for 30 minutes. Cool, then cut into squares. Store leftovers well wrapped in the fridge.

Makes up to 12 squares of saintly goodness.

Favorite Three Dog Bakery Products:

#1 Favorite: Golden Cremes with Creamy Peanut Butter Filling

Other Favorites:

• All Natural Classic Peanut Wafers
• Roll-Over Rewards Carob Chips Dog Treats
• All Natural 6″ Rawhide Braided – Peanut Butter
• Bake to Nature Adult Chicken Formula
• Wag the Dog Conditioner – Puppermint

Best Trick: I can sit and lay down, but only if you’re offering me the right motivation.  I’m also learning how to climb up my friend Katy’s office chair and share it with her.  She doesn’t think it’s as fun as I do, though.  Sadly, I have not won a Grammy, yet, but I know someday I will! 

Short Bio: I am a giant Golden Retriever from Wisconsin and I LOVE the Wisconsin Badgers almost as much as I love food.  Especially Three Dog Bakery food!    My friends say I have huge lion paws, but I only use them for good (like grabbing food, begging for food, and hiding my food).

Go Badgers!

To enter your dog, please fill out the submission form below, save a copy and send it via email to contest@threedog.com. Dog of the Month Submission Form: Submission Form

The addition of cranberries to your dog’s diet has several benefits. Cranberries are rich in vitamins including A, B1, B2, C, and many nutrients. They are full of minerals including Calcium and Magnesium and antioxidants. Cranberries are an excellent supplement to your dog’s diet for the promotion of urinary tract health and they are good for the owner as well. Three Dog Bakery uses cranberries and other berries for the antioxidants and multiple nutrients found within.

Check out our delicious treats and foods featuring Cranberries:
Cranberry and Yogurt Jump ‘n Sit Bits
PB & J Squares
Classic Cranberry Star Wafers
Bake to Nature Food for Dogs
Bakery Blend Food for Dogs

This is one treat that you can enjoy with your dog, so go grab a handful and enjoy them together.

My German Shepherd would let herself out the back door, as soon as we left the house in the garage door touched the ground. Should would spend the day socializing with all her doggie friends, splashing around in the lake, chasing geese, and running forever. She would be home right before we came home from work. Ferris Bueller Style!

-Jennifer

I think that if my Service Dog had an opposable thumb she would grab things off the shelf when we were shopping. While going down the dairy aisle she would grab a package of cheese,and she would be sure to stop by the bakery and grab a sample from the cookie bin. I think she would also give people a “thumbs up” when they said “oh look at the cute dog”, and a thumbs down when they gawk and stare.

-Olivia

If Sugar and Sissy had opposable thumbs they would open the fridge and cabinets and eat all their treats and then start on the baby carrots and our sandwich meat then proceed to the freezer and gorge themselves on frozen vanilla yogurt… In other words my 2 pups would rule the world with opposable thumbs!

-Cynthia

Although dogs are a man’s best friend, we are lucky that they don’t have thumbs. Imagine the dog that is able to open a box of Woofers or open the refrigerator door! Although we like to think a dog with opposable thumbs would hitchhike to Three Dog Bakery, what do you think your dog would do? Tell us by commenting on this blog post for a chance to win all-natural yummy treats for your furry friend.

See what cats might do with opposable thumbs (click here)

How to Participate:

To Enter, you need to post your response to what your dog would do with opposable thumbs!  Choose additional methods to gain extra bonus entries if you’d like.

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Prizes:

• Three participants will win the Ulti”mutt” Gift Basket ($40 Value).

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• 1 Egg
• ½ Cup Skim Milk
• ½ Cup White Flour
• ½ Tablespoon Vegetable Oil

Preheat oven to 375°. In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, and sifted flour and mix thoroughly with an electric beater. Add oil and beat for another minute. Grease custard cups and fill half full. Bake for 15 minutes then reduce heat to 350° for an additional 25 to 30 minutes.

A few times before removing from the oven, prick each popover with a fork to release steam. Allow to cool and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Bakes 6 Top-O’-The’Mornin’ Treats!

Favorite Three Dog Bakery Products:

#1 Favorite: All Natural Classic Wafers Oatmeal & Apples

Other Favorites:

• Oven Baked Beg-als for Dogs Peanut Butter
• Gracie’s Grande Yappuccino
• All Natural Rawhide Braided Wreath – Vanilla
• Roll-Over Rewards Carob Chips Dog Treats
• Puppermint Paw Rub for Dogs

Best Trick: I can do the regular tricks, Sit, Shake, Roll Over, and Crawl.  But my mom says I’m the best doorbell she’s ever had!  No one can visit without a welcoming bark and tail wag!

Short Bio: While I may be beautiful, I’m tough, too!  I protect my mom from all of the scary postal workers, delivery drivers, and people who wear hats.  But my bark is bigger than my bite!  My hobbies include watching my yard for squirrels and looking so pretty that my humans must give me a treat.  I’m just a hound dog for affection and I’ll tell you when enough is enough (which is NEVER). I’d say I have it pretty good.

To enter your dog, please fill out the submission form below, save a copy and send it via email to contest@threedog.com. Dog of the Month Submission Form: Submission Form