Barking 9 to 5…
It just so happens that today is Take Your Dog to Work Day. It’s also National Dog Party Day. I guess if you’re going to work hard, you should play hard too! Lucky for me,… Barking 9 to 5…
Hairy Garfield & the Half-Belated Birthday Doodle
Today’s topic is artistic ability. I have a little – occasionally, I can render a pretty good drawing, although I never quite mastered perspective and scale. I’m by no means an artist, so today we’re actually talking about doodles: what you doodle, when you doodle, how you doodle. (That word gets more fun each time I say it… doodle, doodle, doodle. How do any of you with a Labradoodle or other -doodle dog get anything done? I’d just repeat that to myself all the time.)
Why doodles, you might ask? Well, I’m a habitual doodler, but not terribly creative. Those that have ever sat next to me in a meeting, taken a class with me, or known me for years are aware that I have a doodle of choice. It’s appeared in countless notebooks and textbooks over the years.
Yesterday happened to be the birthday of my favorite doodle inspiration, so I thought I’d honor this esteemed personage with a belated birthday doodle…
Being a dog is for the birds!
Sometimes, you just can’t deny that bird is the word. Today, it’s the word. Your punny pet names: Chick Clark and Duckleberry Finn. Puppies herding ducklings? I could watch that all day. (Note to self:… Being a dog is for the birds!
Adorable adoptables in northern Virginia: Back in black edition
This week, I have a special edition of my Adorable Adoptables feature for you. In the month of May, Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) in northern Virginia has been running a “Back in Black” promotion to showcase… Adorable adoptables in northern Virginia: Back in black edition
Cat’s all, folks…
Before we get into today’s links, I have some fun news to share. I recently learned that this blog was nominated for eCollegeFinder’s Top Pet Blogs Award. The winners were announced this week, and we… Cat’s all, folks…
Teen (Mutt) Mom: 4 Months & Pregnant?
I just came across this great set of ads from the Best Friends Animal Society in Utah. The ads are part of the Fix at Four campaign, which is designed to educate people about the proper age for spaying and neutering your pets. (Well done, Best Friends. Bob Barker would be proud.)
Did you know that a kitten can become a mother at four months of age and a puppy at six months? Kind of crazy, when you think about it. (Take it from me, I adopted an unwed teen puppy mother off the streets. After Bella had her puppies, some cruel person kept the puppies and dropped her off at the shelter – and she was barely a year old at the time, maybe less.)
These ads are extremely clever, funny and effective. I think this one is my favorite (based on the Creek connection, of course).
Check out two more ads, after the jump…
I want this Puggle to make a series of workout videos
Another Friday is upon us… let’s get to the linkage! (Don’t worry – the post title will make sense when you get to today’s video.) Your punny pet name for the week: Bark Linn-Baker. (See… I want this Puggle to make a series of workout videos
The exquisite beauty of disappointment…
Don’t worry, the title will make sense in a moment. Read on, dear friend: Today’s punny pet names: Kate Finslet and Jean Renroar. You’re probably tired of my Downton Abbey obsession by now, but I just… The exquisite beauty of disappointment…
The pugs will see you at the crossroads…
Happy Friday! On to the links: Your punny pet names: Pug E. Pug and Michael Puglas. (These were obviously inspired by #2 on today’s list.) Bone Pugs-N-Harmony. Seriously, you guys… I can’t even. This offering rendered… The pugs will see you at the crossroads…