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Monday Rufferences and Resources
Thanks for coming back to another Monday Rufferences and Resources.So it's September, back to school time for the kids and even some moms and dads. Now ol' Bowser or playful Casey's schedule is in for some changes too. After a summer of having family members close at...
Woofminster
You've heard of the Westminster dog show? Well, discover the Woofminster 2009!Woofminster is an amateur dog show and cover dog challenge, held in Scarborough, Maine. The grand prize of the day's event is a professional photo shoot of your dog.The Woofminster show is...
Monday Rufferences & Resources
Welcome to Monday Rufferences and Resources, a round-up of pet news and tips this week.My daughter Kate brought this to my attention, and I must admit I'm having fun feeding and watching Googley, my new pet "hamster." Try out this fun new google app!Looking for a good...
What color is your dog?
Yesterday I was pulling into the mall parking lot, and I saw a huge trailer parked there, with pictures of dogs on the sides.Naturally that caught my attention. Then I realized that the trailer was advertising a new book, What Color is Your Dog. (Kennel Club Books,...
How to Brush your Dog’s Teeth
Your veterinarian probably tells you to brush your dog's teeth. I know--if you're like me, it's hard enough to remind your kids to brush their teeth. With all we have to fit in a day, brushing a dog's teeth may be the last thing we can tackle on our expanding to-do...
Monday Rufferences and Resources
Here's this week's Rufferences and Resources.In shelter news this week, read about a new way to transport pups in need of homes: the Rescue Waggin'! And, did you think shelters were only for dogs and cats? Check out this guinea pig shelter in Aurora CO. I love guinea...
Introducing dogs in blended families
When Stacy Jensen remarried, she wasn't the only one moving in with her new husband, Andy. She was also introducing her dog to the new family--including Andy's dog. Stacy has a Poodle-Pomeranian mix, Eddie. Andy's dog is Mauly, a young Vizsla. They were about 2 years...
Monday Pet Rufferences and Resources
Every Monday I'll be bringing you Pet Rufferences and Resources, a place to keep up with what's happening in the pet world, links to breaking news, tips, good books and movies, and other bits of info you want to know! I hope you'll check back every week, and I'd love...
Flying With Your Pet
The thought of flying with a dog or cat in the cargo area of a plane frightens me. Pets are not luggage. Although experts say the incidence of pet dying while traveling on airlines is rare, I would imagine it’s stressful and scary at the least. And, what if you and...