Monday, May 23, 2011

Third Annual Doggone Dog Swap

Yep, it's that time again!  I originally started this as a way to gain new followers.  It didn't exactly work out that way but it was fun anyways and I wanted to continue doing it.  I haven't had many participants in years past but hopefully this year will be different.

This isn't a swap for yourself, it's a swap for your dogs!  No, we aren't swapping dogs, although sometimes I wouldn't mind trading mine in, lol!  Basically, you'll each buy toys and/or treats for your swap partner and they'll do the same in return.  You never know what you might get.

The deadline to enter is Wednesday, June 1st which gives you almost 10 days.  Once your swap partner has been chosen, I will email you back from a different email address.

I've listed the ground rules below, if you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

1.  You can only swap for up to three dogs.  If you have more than three, don't despair.  You can still participate but you'll have to decide which three will join the swap.  I'll do my very best to match you up to someone who has the same number of dogs.

2.  The maximum you can spend before postage is $30.  You don't have to spend that much but you can't spend more than that!

3.  You'll need to let me know when you sent your package and when you get yours.  If I discover that you received one but never sent one out, you'll be outted and blacklisted from participating in the future!

4. You must post about the swap once you receive your package.  I want to see what you got!

5. You have until June 30th to get those packages mailed out.  That gives you one full month to go shopping and to get it in the mail.

6. This is the most important rule - HAVE FUN!!!!!

If this sounds like something you might be interested in, please email the following information to me at glitter.sprinkles@gmail.com:
1.  The name(s) of your dog
2.  Male or female
3.  Breed of dog and size (small, medium, large, xlarge)
4.  Is there anything your dog cannot have?
5.  Is there anything in particular that your dog really likes?  Examples of this might be a certain kind of toy or treat.
6.  Your address.  Your information will only be shared with your swap partner.

I didn't specify the first year whether or not people outside of the US could participate and had someone from Canada join in.  It never occurred to me that someone from another country might read about it and want to do it too.  So yes, even if you don't live in the US, you can still do the swap.  You'll likely be partnered up with someone else from outside the US although not necessarily, it all depends on who else decides to take part.

16 showed me some love:

Meg said...

I'm in again girl, can't wait!

Diana Chiew said...

Have fun to all those taking part!

Zuzana said...

Happy dog swapping.;)) I guess I will have to wait until I have a dog.;) Talking about pets, Batcat is sick.:( He is in the vet hospital over night as he has trouble with his kidneys. I miss him so around the house...
As for love, do not dismiss it just yet.;) It happens when you least expect it. That is what happened to me, when I was not looking, it came to me.;))
xox

Doris Sturm said...

Hello there :-)

This sounds like fun, but Gizzy is so darned picky and only likes a few kinds of treats...and toys. I hate telling people what to buy because that sort of takes the fun out of it, doesn't it?

It's a great idea, though and I know from experience that the big dogs usually love everything LOL

Best Wishes,
Doris and the Gizzmeister ;-)

Kim@stuffcould.... said...

Sounds fun but I am not ready to swap? Yall have fun though!

Scooter said...

Hey Wylde One!
Wow, I'm game!! This sounds like a ton of fun. I'll be emailing in a few minutes. I hope lots of critters get in on the act!
Grr and an Excited Woof,
Sarge, COP

Scooter said...

Hey Wylde One!
Wow, blogger gave me fits yesterday. I tried to leave a pawment that I'm super excited about this event! Count me in...and I already sent you my info. BTW: I mentioned your comment on my own post today and added a link to your blog. Sounds like a lot of fun!!
Grr and Woof,
Sarge, COP

Frankie Furter and Ernie said...

Count me in!! Email to follow.

Sagira said...

We just sent our email.

ps. Nice to meet you. Sarge sent us over. :)

the booker man said...

miss sprinkles,

me 'n asa wanna join your swap, so we will send you a bark mail soon! :)

*woof*
the booker man

kissa-bull said...

howdy there sprinkles and nice to meet you. we came over from sarge's blog and would love to join in for shelby our most recent rescue. we will be emailing you soon as well

pibble sugars
the pittie pack

Berts Blog said...

Boy this sounds fun. I'm all in

Bert

Finn said...

Can't wait to participate - what a great idea!

Raising Addie said...

Hi Sprinkles!

Sagira sent us over. You sure are cute! We would LOVE to participate! We will send you our info.

Look forward to getting to know you :)

Chasing my tale...
Addie, Lucie and Hailey

Deborah said...

Hi, Seeing I have a month to get his done! LOL You know how long it takes me to mail something...hahahaha I'm in..I'll send you my address now :)
Thanks this sounds like fun!!
xxoo
Deborah

Piappies World said...

Hello Sprinkles!

Sorry we missed the Dog Swap for we just back back from a short bloggie break.

We look forward to reading about the fun moments of the dog swap. We just read about the meet-up that Sagira, Bocci and Frankie. It really looked like a lot of fun!


Love,
Piappies Fudgie, Princess, Frappie, Mocha, Sugar, Wai-Pai, Wai-Max & Forgie

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