The Writer’s Dog Blog
Low Cost Boarding for Tough Times
If you're temporarily in a tight situation such as being evicted,moving, a victim of a disaster such as fire, domestic violence and other situations---and you want to keep your faithful companion animal friend but need time to sort things out, there's help. My good...
Pooch to 5K motivates Kelly and me
Kelly says "Let's Go!" Several months ago I attempted the Couch to 5K, a fitness training program for running a 5k, with a gradual increase in intensity. Now, I've discovered a new option: Pooch to 5K! A training program for running with your dog! Dogs rely upon us to...
Wednesday Pet Roundup
Hi and welcome to Wednesday Pet Roundup! Here's Kelly taking me for a walk. Over my shoulder is my fancy mini tote bag for containing empty (and full) little plastic poo bags! * ABC News reports that a woman and her dog were reunited after the dog spent 53 days in the...
Hats of Hope Day
Miss Judi, pretty please get better soon!LoveKelly We're joining other pet bloggers in support of Judi from SASS- Sammy, Andy, Shelly and Sierra. She's known for "hatting" dogs and cats. She's facing some pretty serious health issues now, so Kelly is donning her very...
Stella Steals the Show
photo from The New York Post 2/2/12 One of my favorite TV shows is Modern Family, and of course, my favorite character on the show is Stella! Stella is performed by canine actor Brigitte, an adorable (is there any other kind?) French Bulldog. According to an New...
Fun and Games for Cats
I don't share my home with a cat right now, but one thing I know for sure, most cats love to play. My creativity in playing with cats, however, doesn't extend far beyond dangling a piece of string for them to bat. If you'd like to discover unique ways to play with...
Wednesday Pet Roundup
Hi and welcome to Wednesday Pet Roundup! Here's Kelly looking in the front door. She wants me to let her in so that she can come and join us for the pet roundup today! * A commercial for an new movie shows a brief scene of a dog jumping on a trampoline. I always make...
Games to play with your dog
Sometimes Kelly lies on the back of the couch, staring out the window, and looks so bored. We go out and take a walk, which she loves, but there must be something more. I've often thought, wouldn't it be nice to have some other pastime to share with my dog? That's...
And your State Dog is…
My friend's Cairn terrier, Bailey Kansas just announced their state dog--the Cairn terrier. Why? Because it is the breed of Toto, from the Wizard of Oz! When I mentioned this recently, an astute friend asked if other states had state dogs. I promised to look it up....
