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Can You Breed these Two Dogs?

Party Marty, here to share some post-Halloween cheer! Now that you have feasted on all of that sugar, you are probably just lying around, barely able to move. Whoa! That sounds like me! Oh, well…here are a few funnies to get your motor running. As you all know, I love to poke fun at dogs. […]

November 1, 2011 No comments

What To Do If You Find A Stray Dog

It’s happened to many of us, we see a dog running around the neighborhood looking lost and afraid and we want to help. So what should you do to help reunite lost dog and owner? First, check to see if the dog is wearing a tag that has the owner’s contact information on it. If […]

September 8, 2011 No comments

Five Rewards For Your Dog, Other Than Food

For dogs, food is great, they love it, but rewarding them with treats all the time can lead to obesity, and we know the down side to that! Looking for some alternatives to treats as rewards for your dog? Check out these suggestions from Whole Dog Journal: Play with your dog. What dog doesn’t like […]

July 11, 2011 No comments

There’s A New Kid on the Block

It’s funny the way things work out……after losing my kitty Bo in January, I didn’t know if or when I’d adopt another cat. Last week, through a series of Facebook postings, I found out about several cats that were in danger of being euthanized at a local shelter. In looking at the posting, I noticed […]

March 13, 2011 No comments

You Will Be Missed!

It is with a heavy heart that I write this post. I received an email today from Sadie’s mom stating Sadie had run away with a neighbor’s dog and both were hit by a car and killed. Sadie was the epitome of Black Lab-dom, fun-loving, never met another dog she didn’t like….and want to play […]

February 19, 2011 No comments

Tribute to a Very Good Friend

My very good friend, companion and all-around great kitty Bo passed away this morning. Even though my dog Jessie is here, the house seems so quiet, something is very definitely different. There’s a quiet that wasn’t ever here when Bo was around. Ever the chatty cat, he always had something to say using various tones […]

January 9, 2011 No comments

Client Spotlight-Gigi

As we enter into a new year, our first Client Spotlight of 2011 is Gigi. Gigi is a six month old Yorkie that is full of energy! …

December 31, 2010 No comments

Client Spotlight-Brutus

Our client spotlight this month is Brutus. He’s an 11 month old bulldog that loves to play tug of war and fetch. …

November 20, 2010 No comments

Can’t Get the Dog to Sleep Through the Night?

Bo, the cat who can sleep anytime, anywhere, anyhow: Sometimes when you bring that new pet home, rescue or not, it can exhibit trouble sleeping through the night. He is in a new environment, quite possibly scared, anxious, and worried. Even our dear friend, Bolt, a lovable Yorkie-Poo, likes to keep his owner up at night, […]

October 18, 2010 No comments