The Writer’s Dog Blog
Were there pets on the Mayflower?
When thinking about the first Thanksgiving, the obvious question on everyone's mind is, "Were there pets on the Mayflower?"Okay, maybe it's not the first question that comes to everyone's mind, but as I was sitting down to write this column today, I couldn't stop...
Monday Rufferences and Mews
Welcome to Monday's Rufferences and Mews!*If you have some pig ears or beefhoof treats for your dog, check this pet treat recall before giving theses snacks to your dog.* Buy in bulk, look for coupons, even shop online. Consumer Reports shares ways to save on pet...
Learning about your pet’s personality
I came across an interesting post this week by Dr. Narda Robinson, on one of my favorite blogs, Pet Connection. The article describes ways of better understanding and interacting with our pets.This brought to mind an interview I did recently with Animal Planet's Joel...
Sympathy Cards for Pets
We love them. We take care of them. They take care of us. And because our pets are a part of our family, we grieve when they are gone. (Left: our pal Hudson, who we still miss.)Recently my friend Sheryl asked me if I knew of an site with sympathy e-cards to encourage...
Monday Rufferences and Mews
Welcome to Monday Rufferences and Mews!* Dogster announces their very first Dogster iPhone Application! It’s called Dog Park, and allows you to stroll through the virtual dog park, chat with friends and meet other dog people on the go. Check it out! Sounds like fun!*...
The Best Welcome Home
One of my favorite things about my dog Kelly is how she greets me when I come home. If my husband Mike happens to walk in the door first, she pushes past him to get to me, and jumps and whines as if my return is the happiest moment of her life. It feels good to be so...
Eat This Not That for Your Pet
Please welcome our special guest blogger, Adrienne Carlson from over at Veterinarian Technician Schools Online. Her blog is full of informative, thorough information for pet owners, and I encourage you to check it out. Today she helps us become aware of foods that may...
How to help a stray dog
Last Sunday I saw a beautiful golden retriever on the side of a busy street, lined with businesses and homes. She was at the end of a long driveway, and it was possible that she lived in the house up the drive and had been trained to go no further than she was. But...
Happy Birthday Bo Obama
In honor of Election Day, I'd like to share some information on Bo, the presidential pooch, who just turned 1 year old this fall. The First Dog has made the Portuguese Water Dog a popular breed. The official portrait of Bo Obama. Official White House Photo by Chuck...