Your Dog’s a Star with Draw the Dog- Part 2

Last post, we met Bruce Kasanoff and Jim George, the creative team behind the popular site, DrawtheDog. Today, they share more about what makes them tick and their site click with readers.First, many of you have read about my dog Kelly on this site. Well, check out...

The Genuis of Draw the Dog- Part 1

Two months ago, Jim George woke up with the idea to create black and white cartoons of dogs and post one each day on a website. He partnered with Bruce Kasanoff, and the idea became a reality. Simple enough, right? But it gets even better… Each cartoon appears...

Monday Rufferences and Mews

Welcome to Monday Rufferences and Mews!It may not be practical–or desirable–to get your kids a puppy or kitten for Christmas. But never fear, the hot new trend this year might appease your kids’ desire for a pet, while saving a fortune on dog food....

Spot the Fat Dog

Since my book is about dieting with my dog, I’m always interested in other pet owners’ struggles with keeping their pets slim and trim. Most often, the pet weight gain is simply a case of a few extra pounds due to a few too many doggie cookies or table...

Were there pets on the Mayflower?

When thinking about the first Thanksgiving, the obvious question on everyone’s mind is, “Were there pets on the Mayflower?”Okay, maybe it’s not the first question that comes to everyone’s mind, but as I was sitting down to write this...