The Writer’s Dog Blog
Monday Pet Roundup
Hi and welcome to Monday's Pet Roundup.* Remember the days of a poster on the telephone pole to help locate a lost pet? Now, technology comes to the rescue with microchips, GPS devices, and even web-based social sites.*Doctor, heal thyself. But if you are a human...
When there’s compassion
Earlier this week the news reported on an animal abuse case. I refused to listen to the newscast and avoided the newspaper stories. Not that I wish to remain ignorant to animal abuse cases, but I just knew my heart couldn't take hearing about what happened to the...
Five Great Small Pets
This is me when I was 21, with my guinea pig Gulliver. I can’t keep it a secret; guinea pigs are my favorite small pet! Gulliver would squeak whenever he heard me open the refrigerator door--he knew where I kept the lettuce! And he loved to snuggle up with my...
Monday Pet Roundup
Hi and welcome to Monday's Pet Roundup. Kelly and I are rounding up interesting pet news and websites for you.* Want to help the efforts in Haiti? A Dog's Life blog alerts us to the Planet Dog Foundation Fundraiser for Haiti Rescue dogs. Great blog, and a great...
Top Dog or Superior Cat? Survey Says…..
Last week I ran two columns; one on reasons why we love our cats, and the next on why we love our dogs. I especially enjoyed reading your comments on your furry friends.I would never take sides as to which I believe is better--I love both cats and dogs (and rabbits,...
A Home for Buster
This is Buster. Can you help him?Buster is a 4 year old neutered Shepherd mix, about 40 lbs, very healthy and up to date with all his shots, looking for a forever home.Buster has had a tough time over the last few months. He found himself at a kill shelter in GA...
Monday Pet Roundup
Hi and welcome to Monday Pet Roundup!Here's Kelly with her trick, "Say your Prayers." Did you know that January is National Train Your Dog Month? There are many places to get information on how to train your pet. Classes from local experts, books, pet stores. In...
5 Reasons to Love a Dog
Wednesday I posted a column on 5 Reasons to Love a Cat. Today, in all fairness, I would like to share some of the reasons why I love dogs. And let's hear from you, other dog people, and why you love your dog, too!5 Reasons to Love a Dog1. Dogs want nothing more than...
5 Reasons to Love a Cat
This blog is heavily dog-centered, but I've met many wonderful cat people here too. Although I don't have a cat now, I've shared my home with cats in the past; my family's first cat, Maria, and an especially tolerant calico, Henrietta. I loved her because she played...
