The Writer’s Dog Blog
How to get your dog story into a Chicken Soup for the Soul book
Chicken Soup for the Soul books, chock full of heartwarming and inspiring stories, introduces the newest addition to the series, Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Dog's Life. Subtitled "101 Stories About All the Ages and Stages of Our Canine Companions" you can be sure to...
Easter Rabbit Adoptathon
Thanks for hopping over and joining the Easter Rabbit Adoptathon, hosted by All Things Dog Blog.If you've done your research and are ready for a special long-eared pet, or are considering one for the future, save a rabbit and rescue one from a shelter. (Or wait until...
Blog the Change and Bark for Life, a canine event to fight cancer
My ten-year old yellow lab Hudson was soft, mellow in his old age, devoted, and had a large, serious growth on his right side. Although never officially diagnosed, it was likely some form of cancer. (Hudson pictured, left. He loved the water!)Sadly, most of us have...
Wednesday Pet Roundup
Hi and welcome to Wednesday Pet Roundup! I came across this photo and it made me smile--my yellow lab Hudson, when he was but a pup. Hudson went over the Rainbow Bridge 5 years ago.* Today, I'm celebrating some extremes in the pet world. Here is Einstein, the world's...
Pet food on the go
This is how I usually packed when traveling with my dog: a plastic grocery bag filled with food, a random handful of treats, and a leaky margarine tub of water. Not a very glamorous, or effective, packing job.Fortunately, I've now upgraded. Thanks to csn stores, which...
Movie Review: A Dogs Life: A Dogamentary
If you've ever had the idea that you should strap a camera to your dog, follow her around and make a movie because she's just so darn cute and you love her so much, then you may be a bit like Emmy award winning filmmaker Gayle Kirschenbaum. But of course, her film "A...
Wednesday Pet Roundup
Hi and welcome to Wednesday Pet Roundup! Here is Kelly ready for spring!* This week, tons of updates on Patrick, the dog dumped down the trash chute, on my positive thoughts for Patrick post, and from Life with Dogs, Ohmidog, The Poodle (and Dog) Blog, Have dog blog...
Kelly asks about pet sitting and dog walking
(Photo provided by FETCH! Pet Care)Kelly interviews Paul Mann, CEO of Fetch! Pet Care about pet sitting and dog walking.Kelly: I am lonely when my mom and dad leave. What will my day be like with a pet sitter?PM: Kelly, you might start the day with a yummy meal...
The Patrick Miracle. Postive thoughts and prayers for dog dumped down trash chute.
Although this began a sad, sad story, I'm bringing you today a story of hope and compassion. A story with the promise of a future. And hopefully, the story of a miracle. Perfect for this season of the year.I don't want to dwell upon the heinous circumstances that...
