Oh My Dog!

Emmett, hard at work

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
– Margaret Mead

“The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be.”
– Konrad Lorenz

“When a man has pity on all living creatures then only is he noble.”
– Buddha

What can you do to help an animal today? Here are a few ideas to consider, but I’d love to hear your ideas!

• drop off extra blankets, towels, leashes, bowls, etc. to your local shelter
• write a letter to your local and state leaders urging them to pursue humane legislation
• sign a petition
• volunteer for a rescue

What about you? What can you do to help an animal today?

Emmett and Bella snooze together

“Dogs love company. They place it first in their short list of needs.”
– J.R. Ackerley

Grainy cell pic: John kept me updated via pic-mail of what the pups were up to while I was at BlogPaws! There was apparently a lot of wriggling involved!

“The dog was created specially for children. He is the god of frolic.”
– Henry Ward Beecher

Also, don’t forget to enter to win a 60-day supply of Teddy’s Pride. Time’s running out!

The contest was inspired by the “Be the Change” session, so give a little link love to your favorite shelter or rescue on THIS POST to be entered to win!

Harper, Lucas, Bella & Emmett wait for their ice cream. Thanks, Jennifer, for the pic!

“No animal I know of can consistently be more of a friend and companion than a dog.”
– Stanley Leinwoll

The dogs enjoy their first homemade Frosty Paws of the season!

“In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn’t merely try to train him to be semihuman. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog.”
– Edward Hoagland

“A dog doesn’t care of you’re rich or poor, big or small, young or old. He doesn’t care if you’re not smart, not popular, not a good joke-teller, not the best athlete, nor the best-looking person. To your dog, you are the greatest, the smartest, the nicest human being who was ever born. You are his friend and protector.”
–Louis Sabin

Every short dog is bold in the doorway of its own house.
–an Irish saying today in honor of St. Patty’s Day!

Lucas and Cady love the early spring weather!

“The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be.”
– Konrad Lorenz