I want to send a big Paws up to Pets for Patriots, a not-for-profit organization committed to both veterans and homeless, last-chance shelter pets. In recognition of what our veterans and service members have done for us, Pets for Patriots gives military veterans and service members, who have done so much for all of us, another chance to be heroic by saving the…
My BBF – best brother forever!
“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.” -Bern Williams
Depression in Dogs: Does Bowser Have the Blues?
The answer could be yes, according to WebMD http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/features/depression-in-dogs. The symptoms are what you would expect: less activity, changes in sleeping and eating habits, not enjoying activities he used to love. The causes are not surprising, either. A change in the household — new house, new baby, an owner taking a job out of the house — and of course,…
Dog Myths Decrypted: Grass for Gas?
Dogs don’t typically graze on grass like a cow, but they may nibble on grass, for additional roughage or because they like the texture. Experts think that for most dogs, the interest in eating grass is something inherited from their wild ancestors, like wolves and cougars, who eat grass to obtain intestinal parasites to add digestion….
Farewell to Fanci
My Mom Fanci, died this month at age 15 and she will be missed. You can see where I got my good looks; she was a beautiful dog. She was talented, too, achieving Companion Dog and Companion Excellent Dog degrees and serving regularly as an ambassador to a local 2nd grade class. But, it was…
Hooray for Fall!!!
Happy First Day of Fall! Cooler weather, leaves to run in — fall’s a favorite of mine!
Good Reads: Bo Barks, the First Pooch Tells All
In this election year, my owners spend a lot of time studying info about occupants of the White House and would-be occupants. For the views of the current canine front runner, they picked up Bo Barks:the First Pooch Tells All, which contains some cute snaps, interesting info and observations For example, Bo, a Portuguese water dog, loves…
