A New Home, A New Name

by Peggy | Dec 9, 2009 | 1 comment

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

by Peggy | Dec 7, 2009 | 0 comments

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...

Your Dog’s a Star with Draw the Dog- Part 2

by Peggy | Dec 4, 2009 | 2 comments

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

by Peggy | Dec 2, 2009 | 2 comments

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...

Monday Rufferences and Mews

by Peggy | Nov 30, 2009 | 3 comments

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....

Spot the Fat Dog

by Peggy | Nov 27, 2009 | 0 comments

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...