Human Pet Connection
National Horse Protection Day
We hear a lot in the media about abuse of dogs and cats, and finding homes for those that don’t have one. Horses, though, don’t receive much media time to make the public aware of problems they face. Even if you can’t adopt a homeless horse, there are ways you can help: Help out a […]
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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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Movie Cats
There’s been a lot of focus on Uggie, canine star of the Oscar-nominated film The Artist. Quite a few cats have graced the big screen too. Check these out: Spot the Cat was featured in Star Trek movie Generations Solomon the Cat starred in two James Bond movies, You Only Live Twice and Diamonds are […]
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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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Cool Cats Know How to Share the Love!
The Spirit of Bo, here to disperse lots of love on this special day designed for just that: LOVE! Wow! Do I miss just being around here, purring in the sunlight, greeting my human Karen at the end of every day, and pestering that annoying dog, Jessie. However, even in spirit, I can spread the […]
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Show Us a Whole Lot of Loving!
Party Marty here, in the party mood for Valentine’s Day! Ahhh…chocolates, roses, jewelry….geez! What am I thinking….what will I do with that? Cats don’t need those things! Neither do dogs! However, if you love your pet as much as I am loved by my human, then consider spreading a bit of that Valentine Love to […]
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