The Writer’s Dog Blog
Wednesday Pet Roundup
Hi and Welcome to Wednesday Pet Roundup!* What makes a pet "green?" And what do shelter dogs, indoor cats, and chickens have to do with it? Find out more about eco-friendly approaches to pet parenting, on Care2's post, Top 5 Greenest Pets.* CNN tells us about the...
Big News–It’s a Book!
I have some exciting news to share with you. I got a book deal!! I recently signed the contract with the publisher for my first book, Dieting With My Dog! (working title). The book will be released this summer. Kelly and I are both super excited.Here is the book...
Kelly and I and the 2 Million Dogs Virtual walk
I've decided to do something special each step along the way to celebrate the progress of my book, Dieting With My Dog. The first step is just for writing the book. (Stay tuned for more announcements!) So to celebrate completing the manuscript, I found just the right...
Wednesday Pet Round Up
Hi and Welcome to Wednesday Pet Roundup! (Read on to discover 3 great contests too!) Here's Kelly exercising her civic responsibilities yesterday.* November is Senior Pet Month. This news report from Bloomberg Businessweek tells us what we all surely know...senior...
Walking with Flexi Leash
If Kelly had her way, I don't think there's anything else I'd be doing all day besides taking her on walks! So naturally, the choice of collars and leashes is very important to us. I want to make sure they're safe, and Kelly wants them to be comfortable. And it...
The Best Pet Costumes Ever
Happy Halloween!For your Halloween gift from Kelly and I, check out these great costumed pet pix from "Hello Kitty, Teen Wolf & More: The Funniest Costumes for Pets ," The Huffington Post.Does wearing Halloween costumes embarrass pets? Experts disagree, according...
Wednesday Pet Roundup
Hi and welcome to Wednesday Pet Roundup!* From the AP, a proposition on Missouri ballots would create stricter laws for commercial dog breeders, calling for restricting numbers of breeding pairs, enlarging living quarters, requiring veterinary care and creating a...
Howling Halloween Tips for Pets
Sunday is Halloween. Here's Kelly in her lovely red wig (dressing up like her sister, who is a redhead.) You may be preparing costumes for the kids, stocking up on the good candy to hand out, or just planning on just hiding in a dark room and avoiding the whole thing....
Where can you see the Pandas?
...At the National Zoo in Washington DC!I'm straying a bit from dogs and cats to share with you a few animals a bit more exotic. Last weekend we took a trip to the National Zoo. (I'm sorry to say Kelly was not invited.)The zoo is pretty, clean and nicely landscaped....
