The Writer’s Dog Blog
Playing in the Snow
Snow bunny Kelly loves playing outside in the winter. But I have to take care that she doesn't get too cold. I keep her outside for shorter periods of time, and make sure it's not too windy. I think the biggest problem is that the pads on her feet and between her toes...
Tis the Season
If ever I was dreaming of a white Christmas, my dreams would be coming true this year. Last week we had a major ice storm in the northeast, dusting the ground with a little snow, and covering the roads, trees and power lines with thick ice. 240,000 homes (just in our...
Kelly’s Holiday Classic Look-Alike
(illustration courtesy of TV Guide.com http://www.tvguide.com/Home.aspx)While watching the classic How The Grinch Stole Christmas, I noticed a resemblance between the Grinch's dog, Max, and a certain spaniel-mix I happen to know! What do you think? Kelly is certainly...
Top Dogs #1
I love to share photos of my friends' dogs with you, so that everyone can get to know these cute, crazy or cunning creatures. Today we're featuring two dogs belonging to faithful reader Ellen: Marley the German Shepherd and Milo the Pug, all decked out for the...
Holiday Cards with a Plus
The other day I wrote about putting our pets' photos on holiday cards. Another option is purchasing holiday cards that benefit pet programs and organizations. Here are a few. You may not support or agree with all these organizations, but you can pick and choose the...
Presents for Pooches
This is Kelly when she came to our house, Christmas Eve 2002. She looked a bit worried, but she still liked to give my son, then 12, a Christmas kiss.Last time, I talked about including your dogs in photo Christmas cards. In this post I'll talk about presents. Do you...
Holiday Greetings from the Hound
Do you put your dog in your photo Christmas and holiday cards? Or at the very least, sign their name(s)? Why not, they're part of the family.Our tradition of sending out photo Christmas cards has recently ended, a direct result of the empty nest. Of course, Kelly...
From the Heart
I've been thinking a lot about Christmas presents. Those from the heart gifts. Handmade gifts that are useful and appreciated.Times are tough, everyone's cutting back. I've been kind of moping around about our need to spend less on gifts for loved ones this year, when...
Best in Show is a Matter of Opinion
(photo courtesy of http://www.nationaldogshow.com/)I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!Reporting on our diet, I did have too much to eat (yum!) but the good news: I had only one small slice of pumpkin pie. Given my sweet tooth that's an accomplishment. And I...