The Writer’s Dog Blog
My 7 Links for Tripbase Project
When blogging, I'm usually looking forward, thinking about what comes next, scheduling posts, reading books for reviews, etc. It's not often that I take a look back. But now it's time! Grouchy Puppy tagged me in Tripbase's My 7 Links blog post project, created to...
Wednesday Pet Roundup
Hi and welcome to Wednesday Pet Roundup! Here is my friend's dog Murray enjoying his pool. *Read Two Little Cavaliers post about Wylie the Afghanistan stray dog who was abused in the streets and is now being rescued and headed for a great new home. *Google News...
Hudson, The Puppy Years
(above, my two kids with Hudson and a littermate.) Because of the new movie, Marley and Me, The Puppy Years, just released on DVD, I've been thinking of our own "worst dog ever," our yellow lab, Hudson. He's been over the Rainbow Bridge for nearly a decade now, but we...
Marley and Me The Puppy Years
Did you love the movie Marley and Me? I enjoyed it thoroughly. I still remember sitting in the theater choking back tears, especially because our own yellow lab, Hudson, had passed away the year before. Now there's a new Marley movie, and it promises to be a whole lot...
The Joy of Gardens and blog hopping
Happy Saturday Pet Blogger Hop! Paws for Thought Why try to explain miracles to your kids when you can just have them plant a garden. ~Robert Brault, www.robertbrault.com I cultivate my garden, and my garden cultivates me. ~Robert Brault, www.robertbrault.com Many...
My Plate for people, My Bowl for dogs
The food pyramid is no longer. Now the USDA recommends My Plate, illustrating how your typical dinner plate should be divided with meat, grains, fruits, and vegetables. And for dogs, now we have My Bowl. A few days ago I was invited to join in the Hills Science Diet...
Comparison of 3 Different Frozen Treats for Dogs
After our walk in the hot sun, I decided to treat Kelly to my favorite summer food, ice cream! Or, more specifically, Frost Paws frozen treat for dogs. As you can see, Kelly loved her treat! But, what exactly is in Frosty Paws? Is it fattening? Are there any options?...
Wednesday Pet Roundup
Hi and welcome to Wednesday Pet Roundup! Here's Kelly, checking out my "Fur Real" pet guinea pig! * Last week I reported on the proposed ban on dogs in Jiangmen China, with the heartbreaking outcome of thousands of pets being torn from their owners and relocated or...
Owney the Postal Dog
Meet OwneyFacts about Owney:* terrier mix* lived in the 1880's in Albany NY* unofficial mascot of the Railway Mail Service* traveled across the country with the mail bags and was considered a good luck charm.* Owney is now honored in a postage stamp.* postal clerks...
