The Writer’s Dog Blog
Enter Contest–Win a Free Pet Organizer
Is Kelly looking for Santa? Or wanting for the first winter snow?Kelly wants you to win! Just submit a caption for this photo-- or any comment-- in the comments section below, and you may win a great prize from Knock Knock---a handy Pet Organizer, designed to keep all...
Monday’s Pet Roundup
Welcome to Monday's Pet Roundup! (Formerly Monday's Rufferences and Mews.) Stop by every Monday for the week's latest pet news and tips. As always, I welcome your comments.It's the holiday time, and I know you want to include your pet in the fun. Do you buy your pet a...
Inspiring Pet Book- Part 1
Looking for a great gift to give this Christmas? Here's a touching book you'll want to pick up for every pet lover in your life. The Healing Art of Pet Parenthood by Nadine M. Rosin.Two of the most emotional issues pet owners can deal with: cancer, and grieving the...
A New Home, A New Name
When Alexis Grant, journalist and aspiring author, returned from an artist's residency in Georgia, she brought back a new friend: a stray dog that had begged for food and captured her heart. Today Alexis shares her thoughts on getting to know her new furry...
Monday Ruffs and Mews
Hi, and welcome to Monday's Ruffs and Mews!Are you a cat person or a dog person? Author and blogger Dorien Grey of Dorien Grey and Me admits to liking both, but falling slightly on the side of dogs. I have to agree. We had cats in my family when I was growing up, but...
Your Dog’s a Star with Draw the Dog- Part 2
Last post, we met Bruce Kasanoff and Jim George, the creative team behind the popular site, DrawtheDog. Today, they share more about what makes them tick and their site click with readers.First, many of you have read about my dog Kelly on this site. Well, check out...
The Genuis of Draw the Dog- Part 1
Two months ago, Jim George woke up with the idea to create black and white cartoons of dogs and post one each day on a website. He partnered with Bruce Kasanoff, and the idea became a reality. Simple enough, right? But it gets even better... Each cartoon appears on...
Monday Rufferences and Mews
Welcome to Monday Rufferences and Mews!It may not be practical--or desirable--to get your kids a puppy or kitten for Christmas. But never fear, the hot new trend this year might appease your kids' desire for a pet, while saving a fortune on dog food. Enter this year's...
Spot the Fat Dog
Since my book is about dieting with my dog, I'm always interested in other pet owners' struggles with keeping their pets slim and trim. Most often, the pet weight gain is simply a case of a few extra pounds due to a few too many doggie cookies or table scraps....