Show your most loyal family member some love

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sponsored by Purina for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

One of the best things that we have done as a family was adopt our nearly five year old golden retriever, Sophie.  Sophie was a Christmas present for our family less than a week after we moved into our new home.






The kids all transitioned to a new school and on our daily walks to school, Sophie was a great conversation starter and really helped us break the ice and meet new friends. She's usually within reach, always keeping us company whether we like it or not! She greets us with a smile {yes, dogs smile} and a tail wag with what we call her "happy tail". Sometimes that happy tail hits the wall or door of one of the kids rooms that she's been guarding at night and wakes them up far earlier than they would like to be up! There is something magical about her because she can knock the biggest chip off even the most hormonal teenagers shoulder. She's pretty great!  We love being her people and having her as our pup!

You all know the popular saying, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach?  Well, that saying is pretty true with our furry friends too. Which is why I loaded up on some treats from Dollar General to show some love to Sophie.



It's quick, easy and affordable and you can find all of your pets favorites {Sophie loves ham bones and Purina Beggin' Strips}. Want to know if Dollar General has your pet's favorites? Check out the Dollar General Alpo Products  list.



Sophie immediately took her Purina Beggin' Bone and hid it in her favorite spot in the yard. I really only thought dogs did that in the movies, but she totally does it.  It's like she's a real dog!  Sometimes we forget because she acts so human.

Dollar General is hosting an Instagram contest where you can show your Dollar General pet haul using the hash tag #DGPetDash. The photo with the most likes will receive $100 worth of free pet food/treats in the form of 5 $20 manufacturer coupons from Purina.

Head to your nearest Dollar General, grab some treats or food for your furry family members and then snap a picture.  Don't forget to use the hash tag #DGPetDash to be entered to win.
And then, scratch your pet behind the ears for me. There is nothing better than having a pet!