Hope you had a wonderful weekend! I have a few interesting items to share with you this morning, including two great causes and a big thank you to some pet blogging pals. First, I’d like to highlight this… Play it cool… real cool…
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[Update (1/16/11): The PAWS Program is no longer at American Humane. However, you can read up on its current status here.]
Every now and then, I get serious for a moment. Today is one of those days.
When you give your heart to a dog, you get so much in return. In addition to unconditional love, a furry friend (like my Bella) provides companionship, comic relief and so much more. Seeing my pup after a long day always makes me smile, and snuggling with her while sharing my troubles helps melt away the stress of the day.
We always talk about rescuing animals, but sometimes an animal rescues its person. I read a moving story yesterday courtesy of the lovely folks over at FIDO Friendly Blog called “The Dog Who Saved Me From Abuse.” The author tells the story of how adopting Baby (a Chiweenie – great breed name, right?) changed her life. She was stuck in an abusive relationship with no way out – at first, Baby gave her an excuse to get out of the house, and then Baby’s unconditional love helped the author survive and find the strength to leave. It’s an inspirational tale, and I hope you will take a moment to read it. Grab some tissues. In fact, you may want to have your pup handy – I know I needed a Bella hug when I finished reading.
The post also contains information about a great program that I want to share with you. It’s called the Pets and Women’s Shelters Program (aka the PAWS Program). American Humane developed this program to encourage domestic and family violence emergency housing shelters to allow residents to bring their pets with them. (This post is getting a bit long, so you can find the remainder after the jump. I have lots of info to share with you today.)
Welcome to this week’s No Frown Friday… it’s time for another breed spotlight! This week’s focus is on an adorable breed that I like to think of as the James Bond of puppies – always in… Say hello to your Boston for me
In this case, the P stands for Puppy. You may remember when Bella had her first canine guest in our new house… his name was Roscoe, and Bella didn’t exactly make him feel welcome. While… Roscoe P. Coltrane
I think you should cure that impending case of the Mondays by watching the video below. It will make you smile. (Full disclosure: I did get a little weepy towards the end. It’s okay though… Forget about Monday for a minute…
Anyone else remember Snoopy’s foray into the world of dance? I loved It’s Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown. My mom taped it for me when it was on TV, and I definitely made good use of that… When he jumps high, he flies like a wild eagle…
I recently learned about Blog the Change, and decided to participate today. On July 15 (and three other times throughout the year), pet bloggers write about animal issues that are near and dear to their… Share the love & rescue a pup
It’s time once again for the World’s Ugliest Dog contest. A new winner has been crowned. Drumroll, please… Princess Abby the chihuahua! Here is her crowning moment: Princess Abby looks like such a sweetie. Though… She’s not ugly, she’s my puppy
This Friday is Take Your Dog to Work Day! Will your pup be digging out his best business casual attire and accompanying you to the office on Friday? (Some dogs have taken full advantage of… Working like… a human?
A few quick links for Father’s Day: Has your pet been asking you what to get their person for Father’s Day? Here are some guidelines for your furry friend – Bella has already taken care of the first… Happy Father’s Day!
