It’s a funny time, the week between Christmas and New Year’s — even for people like me who don’t really celebrate the holidays, except by drinking too much eggnog and gorging on cookies and fudge. It’s limbo, not quite out with the old nor in with the new. I always look forward to this as…
The Shelter Pet Project, Pt. 1: Changing Perceptions
“Our movement is dedicated to changing the status quo. We have 17 million people out there who are going to get an animal next year and they haven’t yet decided from where. If we can get 2.7 million of them to decide to get a pet from a rescue or a shelter, we can end…
And a Yappy New Year!
Have Yourself a Cute Yorkie Puppy Christmas!
One of the highlights of my blog this year was hosting the Great Yorkie Bark-Off and, especially, collaborating with two creative dog lovers, Alana of Dexter’s Ruff Life and Luciana of Gangs of New Yorkie. We all worked hard and had a blast, but I know Luciana would agree that Alana was the talent behind…
Wordless Wednesday, Chanukah Edition
This really doesn’t need much explanation, except for a few things: I did not buy the fuzzy dreidl for Frankie. It was a gift from his early days. He doesn’t much like it. It is too large for him. It is not squeaky. Rather, it plays a Children of the Corn creepy version of the…
Pet Blogger Challenge 2012: Ready, Set…
Last week Amy Burkert of Go Pet Friendly and I gave you a heads up that we are going to co-host the Pet Blogger’s Challenge again. We promised to post the questions on December 20 and we’re women of our word. Just a couple of things: It’s very easy. All you have to do is…
Real Men Love Dogs, NFL Edition: I ♥ Rodger Saffold
Let’s face it: When you see the words “National Football League” and “dogs” in the same sentence, the name that’s likely to come to mind is Michael Vick. And it’s not going to make you feel warm and fuzzy. If you’re a football fan and an animal lover, here’s some good news: Together, we can…
Six Tips for Keeping Your Pets Safe for the Holidays
I have had several veterinary guest bloggers on this site — and I’ve even met some of them in person at BlogPaws conferences — but so far have not featured anyone local. Which is just wrong. We have some terrific veterinary facilities in town, including the award-winning Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson (VSCT), the largest veterinary…
Pet Travel Book Club: Exit Atticus, Enter Pete
Last week’s virtual book club meeting was a huge success — not least because Tom Ryan, the author of the book we discussed, got involved. Here is what he wrote on Following Atticus’s Facebook page about the review on A Traveler’s Library, the co-host of the club: It’s windy and cold outside and I’m lying…
Wordless Wednesday: 12/14/2011
A year earlier… These photos, taken by my friend John Peterson, were sent to me with this information only: “My neighbor’s dogs, peering out on the world from under their gate.” The first two were taken a few weeks ago, in November, the last two a year earlier. Suggestions for titles, anyone? Hidden huskies, crouching…