I don’t usually do product reviews. They tend to involve food that Frankie can’t eat, because he’s diabetic, and toys that Frankie won’t play with because… well, he’s part terrier. Ask him why he’s a refusenik. But when I was approached to try the Mommy Bus, I was at first confused — was I being…
The Dog Poop Chronicles: A Tale of Personal Growth & Waste Disposal
Lately, I’ve had poop on the brain. That’s not uncommon, metaphorically speaking. My mind is often filled with waste matter. But my preoccupation with actual dog doo began with a couple of recent posts about faux feces products on Doggiestylish.com: The Pooping Dachshund Game and Dog Poo Christmas Decorations. Then on Saturday night, an Animal…
And the Winners Are…
First — drum roll — the winner of a selection of all natural gourmet dog treats from Zack N Boo’s Kitchen, my contribution to the Holiday Hop for Pets Giveaway. There were so many deserving entries that I was glad I could leave the choice up to the random wisdom of the universe, in the…
5 Ways to Save on Online Dog Purchases
I know Paris Permenter and John Bigley from a past life — no, not the woo woo kind, but the one where I earned my living primarily as a travel writer. Not only are they a great resource for whatever topic and destination they set their minds to (romance! Texas!) but they are also two…
Win a Pastry Chef’s Gourmet Dog Treats
As some of you know, I write about food as well as about dogs (though rarely about dog food, because Frankie is diabetic). I’m the Contributing Dining Editor for Tucson Guide and have written food and spirits stories for publications that include Sunset and National Geographic Traveler. All this to say, I get to hobnob…
And the winner of the SleepyPod Air is…
This was tough. It was really, really tough. The abundance of wonderfulness of the entries was such that my co-sponsor, Mary-Alice Pomputius of DogJaunt.com, and I were extremely conflicted. But in the end, there was one contender that stood out not only for cuteness, and not only for technical skill — both of which it…
Contest: Sleepypod Air Giveaway!
Those of you who have been reading my blog for a while know that I have not yet attempted to fly with Frankie. He’s not wild about vehicles with motors and he’s diabetic. Just thinking about dealing with his travel stress while having to go through airport security with his needles and Vetsulin, which requires…
And the winner of the FURminator contest is…
It was hairy for a bit at contest headquarters. Although I had several excellent early entries, for a while they stopped coming and I worried that the pool of choices was slim. But a push during the last days garnered a number of premier options. This made my decision a good deal more difficult, which…
How hairy is your dog? Win a FURminator contest
The unsolicited — and wildly enthusiastic — endorsements that I got for the FURminator de-shedding tool in the comments section of several of my grooming posts caught the attention of the folks at the company that manufacturers it. They offered me one of their new, deluxe models, with a sleek ergonomic handle design and FURejector…
Another contest & a product endorsement
I got an email yesterday from a woman named Annie, the web director at Mambo Sprouts, a site that helps promote natural and organic manufacturers. She asked for my help in publicizing a photo contest on my blog. It’s co-sponsored by Wellness Natural Food for Pets and benefits an animal charity. I said yes, so…