How do you measure a year?
It’s been a year today since I said goodbye to my best gal. It’s hard to believe that a whole year has passed. How has it been that long since she was here? I struggled… How do you measure a year?
When belly buttons attack…
Once again, the time has come to engage in a little bit of omphaloskepsis. I’m still firmly in the anti-belly button camp, but I’ll try to gaze at my metaphorical navel without getting too grossed out.
Anyway, that’s a long-winded way of saying I’m participating in the annual Pet Blogger Challenge hosted by our friends at GoPetFriendly.com. Every year, the Pet Blogger Challenge gives us an opportunity to reflect on the past year and look forward – it’s a chance to deliver our own little State of the Blog address.When belly buttons attack…
Caring for Critters: Dealing with kidney disease
This post is a part of the Caring for Critters Health Issues Round Robin hosted by Heart Like a Dog. As the adorable graphic suggests, pet bloggers will be sharing their personal experiences, health problems their pets have faced, and how we dealt with them. While we consulted veterinarians and specialists in determining our own course of treatment, we are not vets and nothing shared should be considered medical advice. Got it?
I’ll admit – I had trouble deciding what to write about today. My beautiful Bella had numerous health issues over the years, so choosing one was difficult. I also wasn’t necessarily motivated to revisit some of those issues in light of our recent loss. However, inspiration finally hit, and this post is the result.Caring for Critters: Dealing with kidney disease
Back to drool…
Have you always lived with an animal? College was the only chapter of my life when I didn’t live with a pet. (There was a brief period when I had fish, but it’s safe to… Back to drool…
Check out this dog napper…
See what I did there? Seriously, Bella was a sleeping champion. Gold medal all the way. I wish I could relax like that! It’s something to work towards, right? Digging the black & white vibe… Check out this dog napper…
The State of the Blog Address
My fellow Blogarians, As you may have noticed, posts have been pretty sparse around these parts for the past few months. April and May were busy months for me – I went on a real… The State of the Blog Address
20 ways to miss your Rover
… or, in this case, your Bella. I was thinking recently about all of the things – both little and not-so-little – that have changed around here since we lost Bella in May. Sometimes it… 20 ways to miss your Rover
In my dreams, it’s still the same…
Have you ever had one of those dreams that made you furiously happy and deeply sad at the same time? This past weekend, I had one of those dreams. In it, I was cleaning my… In my dreams, it’s still the same…
Just one of those (important) days…
Two years ago today, this furry face joined our family. We adopted him from Friends of Homeless Animals, and the rest is history… Here’s to a snuggly dog that’s scared of his water bowl and… Just one of those (important) days…
I’m getting mutton for Christmas
These past few weeks, I’ve found myself revisiting some of my favorite Bella memories. Remembering all of her wonderful quirks makes me smile, even if that smile is often (okay, always) through some tears. In… I’m getting mutton for Christmas