The Writer’s Dog Blog
Kitties Gotta Play
Today, Guest Blogger Kate Fenner and her kitty Cinnamon take on Big Orange Fish and Lazy Lady Bug with this pet toy review. Imperial Cat generously provided the toys from their Cat 'N Around collection.Kate: A few days ago I received a mysterious package in the mail....
Monday Pet Roundup
Hi and welcome to Monday Pet Roundup!* Collars on cats--Choking hazard or crucial means of ID? The NYTimes reports on the findings of a new study.* How about a new source of energy fueled by...ummmm...dog poo. The Miami Herald has the story.* A less-effective use of...
Practicing our Good Manners
Has your dog earned his Canine Good Citizen degree? Kelly hasn't yet, and one of the reasons is because she still isn't reliably friendly around other dogs. That's something we're going to have to work on.Canine Good Citizen is sponsored by the American Kennel Club...
Kelly Tests Toys
Kelly roots through her basket of toys like a truffle pig, searching for just the right one. Why does a particular toy catch her fancy at any given moment? Who knows. She has her favorites, like the pink bunny (now decapitated and dismembered.) She loves toys!Recently...
Monday Pet Roundup
Hi and welcome to Monday Pet Roundup! The model today is my daughter's cat, Cinnamon, playing with some new toys.* Election season is upon us. Maybe we should consider this way to vote: According to the AP, the Washington (DC) Humane Society held an election that went...
Write a Blog Post, Feed a Shelter Pet
Things We Can Do to Help Shelter Pets:1. Adopt pets from shelters or rescue groups. Give a homeless pet a chance.2. Support shelters by donating your time, resources, food, blankets.3. Blog about Pedigree's Adoption Drive.Kelly is a rescue dog and I'm grateful to the...
Kelly visits life-size sculptures
I can't wait to show you pictures from our weekend outing with Kelly. But first, Peggy's Pet Place has a new look! I'm excited by the new colors and size. (Please bear with me as I tweak.)Now, back to the family outing. We took Kelly with us to tour the Sculpture in...
Monday Pet Roundup
Hi and Welcome to Monday Pet Roundup!* I saw these birds while on a walk downtown Saturday. They were perched so cute on an office building window sill.* I'm so excited because today I'm announcing the contest winners of A Dog's Purpose book and a pet-friendly...
Is Your Dog Amazing Too?
The way Kelly sits, with all four legs brilliantly in the right places--amazing. And the way she sleeps, either on her stomach, or back--also impressive. Okay, so I'm just kidding a bit. But I do find practically everything about dogs amazing. They are pretty much the...
