Monthly Archives: June 2010
Puppy love
“The awful wrongs and sufferings forced upon the innocent, helpless, faithful animal race, form the blackest chapter in the whole world’s history.” – Edward Freeman, English Freelance Historian and Journalist Reminder: Help make a difference in the lives of innocent, … Continue reading
BSL: From the mouths of babes
So far I’ve received 373 postcards and countless other commitments for submissions! I estimate that if all the postcards arrive from the folks who have requested my mailing address for hard copies, we’ll be close to 500! This is awesome … Continue reading
And the winner is… Plus some weekend fun!
This past weekend, Emmett and Lucas were invited to a puppy birthday party! Cady, our neighbor’s darling dog, turned one, and she had the greatest shindig to celebrate. There were pupcakes and homemade doggy ice cream, streamers, and even a … Continue reading
What we did last night…
Last night, Emmett and Lucas were bored! I’ve had to work late almost every night this week, and it’s been so hot that we haven’t gotten much walking in either. So at around 8:30 PM, I decided to take them … Continue reading
10 ways to beat the heat with your dog
What is it about summer? As winter draws to an icy close and spring streaks by in a haze of cold rain, I dream about summer: Reading on the patio with an ice-cold glass of lemonade, while the boys wrestle … Continue reading
Posted in Puppy Love: All about my boys
Tagged beat the heat, canine massage, dog toys, hallmark movie, summer games, you lucky dog
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On “pit bulls” and the media
Recently, I had the opportunity to watch a well-done DVD called The Pit Bull Hoax: The Truth Behind the Media’s Mythical Monster. Produced by Drayton Michaels, the video “examines the facts behind dog bite incidents, effective methods of prevention, and … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Rights
Tagged breed-specific legislation, bsl, campaign to end bsl, denver, drayton michaels, gunny, operation denver, pit bull
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Guest post: Shannon from Alopaw Hawaiian Dog Treats
Note: This is a guest post from Shannon, the creator of Alopaw Hawaiian Dog Treats. She contacted me a while ago and offered to send samples to Emmett and Lucas. I was inspired by Shannon’s story about why she founded … Continue reading
10 ways to reduce our pets’ dependence on oil
I had an entirely different post lined up for today, but all the news coming from the Gulf is so utterly heartbreaking (see video below) that I wanted to put some thought into how we can adjust our pet care … Continue reading
Review: Marcus of Umbria
As far as I’m concerned, there are two elements required to make any love story complete: a dog and a happy ending. And Marcus of Umbria: What an Italian Dog Taught an American Girl about Love has both! Tired of … Continue reading
Posted in Products and Reviews
Tagged book review, dog book, Justine van der Leun, Marcus of Umbria
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Puppy love
“I examine the faces of the sleeping dogs beside me, the improbable nature of their existence, the short lives they live with an intensity unbearable to us.” – Jim Harrison
