My Life Is a Journey Made Better With Dogs

People say that life is a journey.  It's not a race or a destination, it's a journey to be enjoyed and experienced.  I don't know where my life's journey will take me, but I'm ready to go down any road as long as my dogs are with me!

If you're anything like me, your pets are family and they make life better in so many ways.  My dogs, Icy and Phoebe, are a huge part of my life. They make me laugh with their adorable antics, cheer me up when I'm feeling down, and motivate me to get up and experience life's fun and adventure, even when I feel too lazy to get off the couch!


Our dogs are family, loyal companions who love us unconditionally.  For that devotion, they deserve premium 100% natural treats, like True Chews® Dog Treats!

On my life's journey, three things I can't do without are; Tail wags, Sloppy kisses, and Treats.  Lots and lots of dog treats, preferably All Natural Dog Treats!  Nothing but the best will do for my pups, so I only give them premium treats like TRUE CHEWS® Dog Treats.

I partnered with TRUE CHEWS to share my journey with Phoebe.  Life wasn't always easy for her, but together we worked through it to give her the best life!


This post is sponsored by True Chews® Dog Treats and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated to help share information about the True Chews line of all-natural dog treats. but Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. All statements made reflect my true opinion of the product.  True Chews is not responsible for the content of this article.

I have a close bond with both my dogs, but Phoebe and I share something extra special.  Our journey together didn't start off easy, though.  In fact, when I first adopted her she was so filled with fear that it prevented her from embracing life.

I first met Phoebe at the animal shelter where I was volunteering.  I wasn't looking for another dog but she was so adorable and sweet, I fell in love with her immediately and adopted her that day!  I had no idea she was harboring extreme fear issues that would prevent her from enjoying life.

In this 2 minute video, I share the story of my journey with Phoebe.  I'm so proud of how she transformed from terrified shelter dog to a happy, confident member of our family!

(NOTE: To turn on video sound, click on the sound icon at lower right to remove the x, OR right click on the video and select Unmute)




Now Phoebe wakes up happy each day, embracing life with joy and anticipation of what the day might bring!  Weather it's a road trip, a hike, or an outing around town Phoebe is up for it!  

Dogs give us their unconditional love, 100% of the time.  That kind of love deserves the very best we can give them.  The folks at True Chews feel the same way!  That's why they created True Chews all natural Dog Treats.  



Here's what I love about TRUE CHEWS dog treats:

👉 They are 100% Natural dog treats, made using only natural ingredients


👉 They are both Made and Sourced in the U.S.A.


👉 They are Made with premium cuts of meat, which are always the #1 ingredient listed


👉 They contain NO meat by-products, artificial flavors or preservatives


TRUE CHEWS dog treats were created by pet parents for pet parents.  They're committed to making Wholesome100% Natural dog treats.  The best part? My dogs love them!


On a recent shopping trip to the pet store, Phoebe pondered which True Chews dog treats she likes best!  I think she wanted to buy one of every kind but we stuck with the Chicken, Duck, and Beef Premium Jerkey Cuts!  Delicious!!


True Chews All Natural Dog Treats are made and sourced in the USA. They contain premium cuts of meat and NO meat by-products, artificial flavors or artificial preservatives.
Hmmm, which of these fabulous TRUE CHEWS dog treats do I love best?
Treat Them Well!

Life's journey with our dogs is special.  Make it even more special with TRUE CHEWS 100% Natural, Made in the USA dog treats.



True Chews 100% Natural dog treats.  These dog treats are Made and Sourced in the USA. Premium cuts of meat, NO artificial flavors or preservatives, NO animal by-products
When we hit the cafe, I have a snack for myself, and Phoebe gets a special TRUE CHEWS treat!

You can find TRUE CHEWS dog treats at pet specialty stores like PetSmart, Petco and online at Chewy.com.  


Connect with TRUE CHEWS by visiting their Facebook Page  


Is your life's journey made better with your dog?  Tell us about it in the comments!


This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of True Chews. The opinions and text are all mine.


46 comments:

M. K. Clinton said...

Great review and I love your video! You will have to give me some tips.

Chelle said...

Your dogs are so cute! I'm glad you found a treat they love and that you can love giving to them. :)

Anonymous said...

I've had my dog Soldier since he was about 2-3 months old. He was first adopted by my son, who was 12 at the time. As often happens, my son loved and cared for him, but left for college 5 years later, leaving Soldier with me. My son will soon be 30 and I still have Soldier! He's older and slower, but he became MY dog years ago. He comforted me through my father's death, the loss of a friend, a severe illness and much more. I don't know what I'll do when he is gone, but I know it will be like losing another member of my family.

Tenacious Little Terrier said...

Did she end up with one of each treat? She looks like she's having a hard time deciding.

Clare said...

I liked hearing about your journey with Phoebe. I will be checking out the chews. My don't can't have corn or soy so I look for treats without those ingredients.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Thank you so much Melissa! I really glad you like my video, I'm just getting started w/ video editing.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Aww, thank you Chelle! They are my little angels, they deserve the best treats, the best everything! I love to spoil them rotten.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Lori that is so heartwarming! What a blessing to still have Soldier at 18 years old! I pray I'll have Icy and Phoebe for that long, that is amazing.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

LOL! Yes, they both got several kinds of True Chews treats and scarfed them all down. It looks like the chicken and duck chews are their favorites out of all of them. High value treats for sure!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Thank you Clare! I'm glad you enjoyed sharing Phoebe's journey with us, she's a special little girl! I like that these treats don't contain corn, soy, artificial flavors/preservatives or animal by-products. They're an especially great choice for dogs who can't have corn or soy.

Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens said...

I love that these are 100% natural. I am not a dog owner, but I believe every pooch deserves the very best!

Unknown said...

The journey with our dogs is definitely a special one. Phoebe were you able to pick just one treat? So many decisions no dog should ever have to make ;)

Talent Hounds said...

Phoebe looks so cute wondering which treat to get LOL. Wasn't it wonderful you found each other. Love the video (but had trouble turning on the sound). You look great! Kilo the Pug has been a challenge but after 3 years, is gradually getting more confident. He would LOVE those treats. All of them.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Me too! I also love that they're both sourced & made in the US.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

It is truly a special journey and a special bond. Phoebe and Icy both loved the varieties of True Chews treats, especially the jerky chews!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Aww, thanks, she does have a cute little head tilt! It really takes time to build trust and confidence, it doesn't happen over night. Sorry you had trouble w/ the audio. You can right click on the video and select Unmute, maybe that will help?

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Unknown said...

Phoebe has an amazing head tilt- I can't think of a better face for True Chews! It seems like she really enjoys the taste.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Aww, thank you!! I do love her cute little head tilt. Both my dogs love these treats, I bought several bags of them.

Baymonkey said...

Phoebe is such a cutie, thanks so much for rescuing her! True chews is definitely something I would want to buy for Babu as well, thanks for recommending it.

Beth said...

Phoebe is so cute! I'm glad she is living life to the fullest now!

Unknown said...

Darling duo you have. Love that you found a treat that is all natural!

Kelsie - It's Dog or Nothing said...

This video was so heartwarming! I always take a snack for the fluffies when I go out to eat too. It's a must ;)

Shelby Gottschalk said...

Yay for 100% natural!! So excited that more companies are trying to have better ingredients. Haven't tried these yet, will add to my list. -Shelby G.

Unknown said...

This is so sweet!!! I like chews better than treats because they leave fewer crumbs and seem to take a little longer to eat so they last longer. I love that picture of her in the shopping cart, she's so adorable!

Viktoria Marquardt said...

Awesome review! I think a lot of people can relate to not being able to live without dogs. I know I couldn't ever imaging my life without them!

LaylasWoof said...

I just love your dogs, they are so adorable and deserve all the treats in the world. I could not see my life without a dog, it would be boring and lonely

Cook with 5 Kids said...

I can't believe we have never tried True Chews before! I am going to get a bag for our dog Molly. I am sure she would love them.

ShaylaS11 said...

I love your video! Dogs are such a vital part of my healthy psyche 😂 so I can completely understand where you’re coming from! Karma is my life companion for sure, and we definitely have something special, although I do love my boy like crazy! 😊

Sweet Purrfections said...

Great review! I love how you used your experience with Phoebe and the video to promote the product.

FidoseofReality said...

You hit a homerun with that video and should do more of them: You and your pups are naturals! I love the True Chews for Dex. I agree that I feel good that they are made in the good ole USA!

Dr Leigh said...

I really enjoyed the video! Phoebe is very lucky to have you.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Thank you! She's such a little darling. Give True Chews a try, I bet your dog will love them! They're such great quality too.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Thanks Beth! She sure is living life to the fullest!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Thanks! I'm really glad I found True Chews too. There aren't that many 100% natural and made & sourced in the US, which is so important to me, especially with jerky treats.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Aww, thanks so much Kelsie! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Definitely must have goodies for the pups on outings, heaven help me if I forget to bring treats (happened once or twice), they look at me like, WTH?! LOL!!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Double YAY! I am loving this trend of more natural and high quality ingredients in food and treats. These are so great!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Aww, thank you! Oh yeah, great point about the chews not leaving crumbs I hadn't thought of that! I love that they usually last a bit longer too.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Thanks so much Viktoria! I can't imagine my life without dogs either. If it were up to me I'd have a whole pack but my hubby wouldn't be on board with that, LOL!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Aww, thanks so much Ruth, I adore Layla too! Our dogs deserve the BEST of everything, don't they? I couldn't live without a dog or cat either, I just love pets so much I never want to be without them.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

I bet you will Love them! My dogs go wild for them and I love the quality. I've shyed away from jerky treats because of the whole sourced & made in China horror, but these are both made AND sourced in the US so I trust the quality.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Thank you! I'm so glad you liked our video. My dogs are definitely a big part of my healthy psyche as well, they sooth my soul! The bond is so special.

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Thanks so much! I love sharing our story with people, they should see how sometimes a pet just needs a little more time, patience, and love to fully blossom into their true self!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Carol, thank you so much for saying that! It really means a lot to me and is a huge compliment coming from someone with your video skills! I love that they are not only made, but Sourced in the USA as well. That's so important!

Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them said...

Aww, thank you so much for saying that Dr. Leigh! I think we are both lucky to have found each other!

Impurrfectlife said...

Great job on the video! Aww I don't have a dog so I can't speak about the treats however I can totally relate to your journey with Phoebe. My cat Dusty was very timid and shy as a kitten. I think when I got her off the street from a boy selling kittens, I saved her from an abusive household. She would always duck or lower her head when I'd try to reach to pet her. With time and patience she blossomed to become very confident and happy cat. Looking back, I can't imagine my life not having her a part of my life journey, just like your Phoebe. Thanks for sharing your story. Phoebe's such a good girl.

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