Common Sense Dog Food Vernon

03/09/2025

Puppies!

Are these guys not adorable?
We have puppies ready to go in March and April. Check out our website at www.bullingershepherds.com or contact Tracy at [email protected]

02/05/2025

If you can

UPDATE: A heartfelt thank you to our amazing community, both near and far! Our clients are truly moved by the kindness and generosity they’ve received. So many individuals and local businesses donated quality supplies, providing a crucial step toward helping them rebuild and navigate this challenging time.

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One of our wonderful clients suffered a devastating loss last night when their barn tragically burned down. By some miracle, they woke during the night and were able to get their horses out just in time. However, everything else was lost.

These are the kind of people who always give but never ask—so on their behalf, we are reaching out to our incredible horse community for support. If anyone is able to contribute, they are in need of:

- Pitchforks
- A wheelbarrow
- Winter blankets (sizes 74”, 78”, and 81-82”)
- Buckets (water and feed)
- Extra halters (horse size)
- Beet pulp

As horse people, we all know how much we tend to collect over the years—if you have any extras, big or small, they would be deeply appreciated as they navigate this incredibly stressful time.
In an effort to respect their privacy, donations can be dropped off at Mills Veterinary Services. Thank you so much to anyone who can help!

12/09/2024

Happy Holidays!

11/26/2024

If your “breeder” is on Facebook looking for someone with an ultrasound machine to see if their dog is pregnant because they don’t want to go to the vet …RUN! THIS IS A BACKYARD BREEDER.

07/24/2024

There is still time to sign up!

Our 13th annual Doggie Duathlon will be happening soon so register today and don't miss out on this fun fund raising event! https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17932403&appointmentType=25535018

04/23/2024

03/16/2024

Heads up

We proudly serve the North Okanagan. We look forward to seeing you and your pets!

03/11/2024

So you bought me for your little girl...
Wow! The smile I brought to her face. I didn't like her running around me at first, constantly kissing my nose, the braiding and unbraiding of my mane or following her aimlessly around the barn but you were right. I would grow to love your beautiful, spirited little girl. She was your special girl and I would become hers.
Do you remember our first show together. She was beautiful in her blonde ponytail. You bought me a bridle for her 16th birthday--pink, her favorite color, and a warm blanket for the Fall. I stood so proud even though the other horses were scary to me. I could feel her excitement and we won first place.
Do you remember her first boyfriend? I do. It was when I stood at the gate every morning for an entire week but the pat on my nose as she left for the school bus every morning became a kiss on his cheek as he she hopped in the car.
Do you remember her first heartache? I do. I listened as her tears hit the floor underneath me as she groomed me for hours and talked to me. She fed me strands of hay as she told me what was in her heart. I tried to console her with a push of my nose. She told me she was happier loving me.
Finally, the day came when a van pulled up in the driveway. You helped her load big boxes into the car. I wasn't sure what the commotion was. She came to see me one last time before she hopped in the drivers seat. She told me it would be okay, that she would be back some day; I just had to wait. The leaves were falling as the car pulled away and each day I stared at the driveway. Soon snow would begin to fall. My special girl came home for a few days. She was so busy. She brought me a treat but we didn't get to snuggle. It was too cold she said. She had an exam to study for over Christmas.
I waited and waited for her to return. You told me you were sorry but you couldn't deny her an education. I didn't blame you. She was special. Then you put me in my stall. I used to love it there. But after a few weeks I realized this was going to be my new home. I laid down many days. Some days I would hear soft bangs outside and I would jump up hoping someone was coming to see me, but only every once in a while would someone open the barn and throw me a bale of hay.
One day you came in the barn for a minute. You looked at me as if you might talk to me. I wanted to tell you how badly my feet hurt, that my water had frozen 4 nights ago. I wanted to tell you how hard it was to stand up and greet you. My legs were getting weaker but you didn't notice. I wasn't yours but you were doing the best you could you said. You were not a "horse person".
Over time, your buddy, John, stopped plowing hay up the road and the truck only came now and then. You didn't have your own hay. You lost your job a few weeks ago and University cost big money you said. Horses didn't need to eat 24/7 anyway he told you and you believed him because you didn't know what else to do. I forgave you. You were doing the best you could.
The days were getting longer and longer. I didn't eat my grain for an entire week. You figured I wasn't hungry but I was.
On a brisk October night, the leaves were falling again and I hoped that maybe those leaves would bring her back again. I let out a whinny and you heard me but didn't know I was calling for you. I laid down again to dream of green fields and beautiful kisses from a blonde little girl as I fell into a forever sleep.

Please, if you are buying a horse, buy it as a family. The real heroes know they have to step in when life happens. Children have the best intentions, but growing up doesn't always flow with animal commitments. Please think about life before you buy me. I deserve to be loved for life.

Writen by,

Marylynn Vickers
Cape Breton Nova Scotia

In dedication to the many horses who touched my heart.

03/05/2024

We have eggs available . $5 per dozen

02/10/2024

10/03/2023

Fresh eggs $5 per dozen