The Writer’s Dog Blog

Wednesday Pet Roundup

Hi and welcome to Wednesday pet roundup! Kelly and I hope all your holidays are wonderful!* Aww, check out this story from Today.com. An Oregon pit bull saved a blind cocker spaniel from freezing to death. This story will warm your heart.* From Mashable, 10 Crazy...

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Mooooo, baaaaa we need YOU for Christmas!

This gift is so special, so heartwarming and so utterly unique that it can’t be found in any store. Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt-A-Farm Animal holiday sponsorships enable you to give the gift of life this holiday season by sponsoring a Farm Sanctuary animal in your name, or...

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Christmas Toys for Good Pups and Pooches

Today I have a guest post, especially of interest to all my readers in the UK, but I think we all can get some ideas of fun Christmas toys for your pets that you can find online, or in stores near you.Treat your Dog this Christmas-- 2010 Doggy Productsby Jessica...

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Beagle in a Bug

Look what I saw in the car ahead of me as I pulled into the grocery store parking lot!A beagle in a leopard print coat!Although never like to see dogs left unattended in cars, I must add that it wasn't too cold that day, and the doggy was wearing its nice winter coat....

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Dignity for Missy

Last week I wrote a post about Power Paws, canine socks by Woodrow Wear, offering to give away a set to some dog who might find them useful.I received this email from Rachel, in Nebraska:"I just read the little article about the dog sox and am so glad to have learned...

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Homemade Holiday Gifts for Pets

Thinking of a handmade gift for your pet this holiday? Here are some fun ideas from Martha Stewart's Pets, via Pet Happy! What about you? Are you thinking of trying one of these ideas? Have you made your pet a great homemade gift?(All photos courtesy of...

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Wednesday Pet Roundup

Hi and welcome to Wednesday Pet Roundup! Kelly wants you to see the wreath we made!* I'm a bit behind the times with these, but I wanted to share these stories, found on the blog Life With Dogs. First, newlyweds sacrifice all to save their dog, who needed a $16,000...

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Holiday Cards that Support Pet Causes

Your holiday cards can help pets too! If you purchase any of these dog and cat themed holiday greetings, a portion of the purchase price will benefit hard-working animal causes.1. ASPCAThe American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is committed to...

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Fox in Sox? No, Dog in Sox!

Socks for dogs? Really?Well, before you scoff, there are some practical reasons a pet parent might want to purchase canine socks for their pet. The kind folks at Woodrow Wear even provided Kelly a pair (well, two pairs!) of Power Paws™ to "test drive." Her review is...

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