Book: Dirty Bow Wow

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Dirty Bow Wow: A Tribite to Dogs and the Objects of Their Affection by Cheryl and Jeffrey Katz is an adorable book featuring photos of dogs with their favorite toys. The book is a great addition to the library of any dog lover. This book is more than just a fun tribute to dogs and their toys though, it is also part of a great toy drive for the dogs who are still waiting to find forever homes in shelters.

Shelter dogs spend days locked in a confined space, and toys can help brighten a lonely dog’s day and teach them socialization skills that make them more adoptable.

Your help is needed! The Dirty Bow Wow Dog Toy Drive starts May 2009 at bookstores across the country. It’s your chance to help shelter dogs find the toy of their dreams, and hopefully a permanent, loving home. Below is a list of retailers who are collecting dog toy donations or hosting events. Drop off a new dog toy at the location nearest you, and aid a dog in need today! Here is a list of the participating book stores.

We love this book, as we are familiar with the bond between dog and toy. Baby the Maltese has two favorites that are rarely out of her sight! So, if you love dogs too, here’s a chance for you to win a copy of this fun book!

  • Leave a comment on this post telling us your favorite dog, or if you have a dog, their favorite toy!
  • Comment before midnight on Saturday May 16.
  • This giveaway is for those in the United States only.
  • Please be sure to fill out the email portion correctly, as the winner will be contacted by email.
  • The winner will be chosen at random.

*this giveaway is now closed, thank you for entering*

46 Responses to “Book: Dirty Bow Wow”

  1. Emily Suess says:

    My dog, Taubensee, is a huge fan of a plush red bone. All other plush toys have been de-stuffed in a matter of minutes. The stuffed bone? He’s had it for over three years.

  2. Hi … I like Shih Tzus … I’m a recent adopter of a Shih Tzu from dfwtzusandmorerescue.com. A nice group! :)

  3. MRS.MOMMYY says:

    all my dogs are favorite becuase they are just like my children and I try not to play favorites with them..

    the toys well they like stuffed animals inside but outside unless you are playing with them they will not play with a toy but they love playing with whatever flies in the backyard or runs chasing them around and nope they do not hunt but are great at what they do.

  4. Adrienne Gordon says:

    Love Golden Labs!

  5. Denise says:

    My dog’s favorite toy is a pink squeaky toy that looks like a round monster.

  6. Jill Miller says:

    My little dog, Rocky, has had a favorite toy since he was a tiny pup 8 years ago. It’s a President Bill Clinton toy, that we affectionately call “Slick Willy”…..he adores it!!

  7. scottsgal says:

    We have 2 springer spaniels who absolutely love their nylabones. they hide them in our pillows on the bed

  8. I love Chows so much. And Boxers.

  9. Karen Holst says:

    My Harleydog’s favorite toy is a big stuffed monkey. She destroys all other toys in seconds but this is her “real baby” She carries it around the house wherever she goes and spend hours grooming it. She is so proud to show everyone her baby.

  10. Debbie says:

    I love cockapoos.

  11. Carol Lawrence says:

    My Jellybean(15 year old,spaniel-terrier mutt) is my favorite and he has two laundry baskets full of favorite toys.

  12. Tammy Marshall says:

    I’ve had Boxers in my past and their favorite toy was always their tied up rope.

  13. Andria says:

    Sadie’s favorite to is her pinky. It’s an almost 4 year old, ratty, torn up, pink bunny with missing limbs

  14. beth shepherd says:

    Thank you for a great giveaway! My dogs love anything stuffed to chew on. Thank you!
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

  15. Jason Nickolay says:

    My favorite breed is Golden Retrievers

  16. kim v says:

    My favorite breed is labrador reteivers. My favorite dog — are my two labs Maggie and Ashley.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com

  17. Kathleen S. says:

    I have a big yellow lab, which is my fave breed. His fave toy is a “squeaky ball” that he squeaks with joy! Thanks!

  18. Martha H. says:

    My whippets favorite toy is a squeaky sock monkey.

  19. Melissa D says:

    My 85 pound Golden Retriever’s favorite toy is a dirty, smelly, squeeky stuffed rabbit we call “Mr. Bunny.” I’ve had to perform “surgery” on this poor rabbit about 10 times because my pup is so enamored of it, he chews it up. Love bites, I guess!

  20. sarah says:

    i like german shepards!

  21. JONI CHADWELL says:

    Love my Basset Hound, Mimi…she enjoys just chewing on a soup bone

  22. Melanie says:

    My rat terrier Leilani, loves her squirrel chew toy.

  23. Jodi says:

    My dog LOVES toys, his favorite is a tennis ball.

  24. EdV says:

    We have a 15 1/2 year-old beagle who’s never really been into toys. She’s a beagle so mostly she searches everywhere for food and still more food.

  25. Marie says:

    Our rescue dog, Lady, loves this little stuffed pig that she “borrowed” from my son’s toybox :-)

  26. Carla says:

    Baxter’s favorite toy is his squeeky plastic hamburger.

  27. Kelly Ann T. says:

    Kouga, dog loves his grunting caveman. He even sleeps with it-so cute!

  28. Sherri B. says:

    I love all dogs, but I have a special place in my heart for German Shepards. I have 2 and they are the best!

    sherri419 at gmail dot com

  29. Jay F. says:

    Our dog’s favorite toy is a squeaky fleece stuffed candy bar.

  30. Diane Baum says:

    Mitzi’s favorite toys are the remains of a chewed up ball of yearn(she has been playing with it for the past six months) and one of my son’s detachable hoods from his winter jacket.

  31. Chrysa says:

    My dogs favorite toy is a stuffed squirrel.

  32. Leann S says:

    My favorite dog is my benji style mutt and she loves anything she can “kill”.

  33. Jennifer M says:

    My favorite dog is a golden retriever.

  34. Angie P says:

    I love Norwegian Elkhounds. :)

  35. Tiffany says:

    My favorite dogs are chocolate labs.My dog’s fave toy is his squishy ball.

  36. kathy pease says:

    my dog loves chewing on old shoes :)

  37. Betty C says:

    My favorite breed is the German Shepherd. I can’t have a dog now but when I did her favorite plaything was our rabbit. Not a stuffed one, but our live one. They used to play in the back yard together.

  38. Ed Nemmers says:

    Our slippers!

  39. Gianna says:

    Golden Retriever :)

  40. Veronica Garrett says:

    Princess’ favotite toy is a plastic pokemon toy. Hershey loves socks.

  41. Helen says:

    My Heidi’s favorite toy is this plush dog that’s body is made of rope. She carries it everywhere.

  42. Charlene Kuser says:

    I really don’t no what kind of dog we have.We got her at
    the shelter and she is mixed
    her name is Snickers and her
    favorite toy is a stuffed
    Pig with a rope

  43. Janet says:

    a long green noisy toy:)

  44. Shannon says:

    my dog likes tennis balls

  45. Donna K says:

    My dogs fave toy is a chew tire.

  46. Lily Kwan says:

    I love poodles!

Dansette