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Fun Facts About Names
Did you know today is Fun Facts About Names Day? I found this article online at Vetstreet.com the other day about how and why we pick the names we do for our pets. Here’s an excerpt….. “Pet owners nowadays are favoring more human-like monikers for their animals — Charlie and Chloe, anyone? — and even […]
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Iditarod 2012
The race is going as I write this. Here is a video of the race kickoff, plus some neat footage from the sled point of view….enjoy!
Watch VideoWhat If They Had Opposable Thumbs Day?
One thing that sets us apart from our pets is that we have opposable thumbs and they don’t, but what if………. Today is the day to ponder the question, What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs? Here are some things they might do: Give You a Thumbs Up: If your pet had thumbs, he […]
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Congratulations, Uggie!
Jessie, the dog worthy of winning awards, here to dish on the latest in Hollywood: Oh, my! My heart is pounding. Did you watch the Oscars last night? Was he just incredibly handsome or what? Uggie rules! In case you have been living in a cave or under a rock, Uggie was the scene-stealing dog […]
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Guest Post: House For Sale, Pets Not Included
In this post, Melinda Bartling, realtor with Keller-Williams, gives some tips on what to do with your pets when trying to sell your home. Pets can be a dilemma when selling your home. Approximately 63% of the population owns a pet, but the 37% that don’t own a pet oftentimes won’t buy a house that […]
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Presidential Dogs
The Spirit of Bo here: Hi! I have come back to do what I do best – poke fun of dogs! Hey! I don’t just come around every day anymore, so when I do, let me have my fun! If cats really do have nine lives, then I am living it up in Cat Heaven. […]
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Dealing with a Deaf Dog
Jessie, in tune with all issues related to dogs: I am a grateful dog. I have my health, my friends, the love of my human, and my hearing. Although on some days, I wish I could just tune out Party Marty. He gets to be a bit much! While my heart goes out to those […]
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Hail To the Chief!
This President’s Day, I thought it would be fun to share some Presidential pet facts: John Quincy Adams’ pet of choice was silkworms. Theodore Roosevelt ‘s Bull Terrier Pete almost caused an international scandal when he ripped the pants off the French Ambassador, Jules Jusserand. Woodrow Wilson’s tobacco-chewing ram Old Ike was one of the […]
Continue ReadingYour Smile Is Blinding!
Bolt, Yorkie-Poo guest columnist: Hey! I finally had my teeth cleaned the other day. My vet strongly recommends this, especially for us smaller breeds, as we tend to have more problems with our teeth and gums. I am here to tell you from first-hand experience that it was easy and that I feel great! Now, […]
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Jessie, the famous blogging dog: February is National Heart Health Month! It’s time to raise awareness about heart disease! So much information…so little time. However, I do know one thing! (Well, actually I know many things, but this point is particularly important to note today!) It has been established that people who own pets (and […]
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