The Writer’s Dog Blog
Meet Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog
For Firefighter Dayna Hilton, the biggest blessing is knowing that Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog saves lives.Dayna is serving her 10th year as firefighter with Johnson County RFD #1 of Clarksville Arkansas. She loves her job, but what she loves most is educating...
Monday Pet Roundup
Hi and welcome to Monday Pet Roundup!* Barking. Our dog Kelly barks at cats, squirrels and the mailman. But I'm talking about chronic, excessive barking. The kind the neighbor dogs practice. Left out for excessive amounts of time, these dogs bark due to boredom, fear,...
Being Better for my Dog
Our dogs love us completely, even on days we fall far short on our end of the relationship. That unconditional love is part of the reason why we care so much. Yet, it is also why I want to try even harder to be the best I can for my dog.....why I research healthy pet...
A Visit from the Compassionate Groomer
What more could any gal want than a pedicure, a new hairdo and some good friends? (maybe a cookie?) Last week Kelly received pampering from her favorite groomer, Melissa Francisco from TransFURmations Mobile Pet Spa, and we also met a new friend- Kim Clune from This...
Monday Pet Roundup
Hi and welcome to Monday Pet Roundup!* My dog Kelly was having her ear checked out this weekend (poor Kelly!) and the vet reminded me of the ongoing pet food recall for Iams and Eukanuba. The salmonella risk can effect humans too, so please be sure to check if you...
Hero Dogs and Soldiers
In an ultimate act of devotion, Rufus bit the Taliban terrorist on the leg.CBS News reports that Rufus and two other stray dogs thwarted a surprise attack by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan last February. Sgt. Chris Duke vows that the dogs saved his life, and those of...
Ricochet the SURFice dog visits the blog
Seeing this happy dog up on a surf board is a beautiful sight. But there's much more to the story.Ricochet is a golden retriever with a heart of gold. She's not only a pawsome surfing dog, but also a "SURFice" dog who believes in pawing it forward. That's right, her...
Monday Pet Roundup
Hi and welcome to Monday Pet Roundup!* I'll occasionally review a pet product I think you'll find helpful, and csn stores contacted me recently with another great offer to review one of their products. At their website you can find everything from a bedroom vanity to...
Where’s Waldo? Feline Version
The other day I observed this scene in my back yard. A stray cat was sitting on my fencepost, howling pitifully.I peeked out the window. Was she hurt? lost? afraid to jump down? (Note the expression!)As I looked more closely I saw the full scene. She wasn't alone. Do...
