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DVD review–Wendy and Lucy

by | Jul 28, 2010 | 0 comments

I was drawn to this movie because of the dog. Is Wendy and Lucy a touching, thought-provoking movie about a struggling woman and her faithful dog? I guess so. But in many ways, I also felt that Wendy and Lucy let me down.Wendy and Lucy (2008) is a slow-paced road...

Monday Pet Roundup

by | Jul 26, 2010 | 0 comments

Hi and welcome to Monday Pet Roundup!* Pet rescues in the news: In Washington DC, a distressed dog received assistance from a U.S. Park Police detective. When the dog, apparently overcome by heat, was seen struggling in the Washington Channel, the detective jumped in...

What’s in those Genes?

by | Jul 23, 2010 | 0 comments

Our first dog was a Dalmatian (That’s Schuyler there on the left). After we adopted him, we learned that some dalmatians can be a bit snippy and also are prone to hip problems and deafness. Fortunately our dog was gentle and healthy.Our next dog was a Yellow...

Sit! Stay! Diet!

by | Jul 21, 2010 | 0 comments

When I decided to share my struggle–and my dog’s struggle–of losing weight, I knew that many pet owners would relate. The American Medical Association reports that 65% of U.S. adults are overweight, and the American Veterinary Medical Association...

Monday Pet Roundup

by | Jul 19, 2010 | 0 comments

Hi and Welcome to Monday Pet Roundup!*Today is the kickoff day for Be the Change for Pets second cause, helping provide food and supplies to animal shelters around the world. Check out all the ways you can become involved in the Dog Days of Summer Pet Food Drive.* How...