Happy Tails Books A New Breed of Books and Gifts
Sorry!
Since adopting Hillary, we haven’t taken in any new fosters, and while the funny things she and Bill do all day could easily fill a blog, I’ve been focused on other efforts. I’ll be taking an indefinite break from writing this blog, but if you’re new here, I hope you’ll check out previous posts. I’ve [...]
Horsin’ Around
We are just about finished with Lost Souls: FOUND! Inspiring Stories About Dogs Vol. II. Originally it was going to be about all pets, but we had so many wonderful dog stories that it again turned into a dog book. We will, however, also be doing one of those nifty Kindle Singles for cats. If [...]
Trick-or-Treating Tips for Families with Dogs
Provided by Dr. Martin Glinsky of SmartBones Halloween can be a fun time for families with dogs, especially when taking the dog along for Trick-or-Treating. But, there are some important safety tips families should keep in mind on Halloween: 1. Dogs should be kept on short leashes when out Trick-or-Treating so little ones have less [...]
I’ve been thinking about what helps me to sleep at night when I know for a fact that perfectly healthy companion animals are being euthanized in shelters because of human irresponsibility. If I really begin to think about what is going on – I picture their innocent faces and pleading eyes as they are led [...]
BlogPaws/Bissell Contest Winners
Well, folks, we won! Well, not “we” as in me and MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue, per se, but “we” as in the rescue community! Because of this contest, three rescues received upwards of $1,000 to help with the animals in their care, and three bloggers were recognized for their outstanding writing. Congrats to Robin Craft, [...]
A Terrible Trip to the Dog Park
Warning: this post is graphic and sad. To get to Dry Creek, one of our favorite dog park-type trails, we go down a windy road in a residential area. Once I found a dog crossing the road in front of my car. Luckily, I didn’t hit him and was able to reunite him with his [...]
Big Puppy, Little Puppy
We had a fun day today, and the dogs are worn out. On a side note, Bill has been a bit frustrated that Hillary always has to sit closest to me on the couch. He usually defers, but tonight he wasn’t having it. He jumped up and sat right on her legs, so he could [...]
Animal Advocacy Stage Show!
