Gifts For Mutt Lovers
I imagine some of you shopped early and have crossed every name off your holiday list. You deserve that smug smile. But for those like me, who shop on the fly and wrap packages on the way to the celebration, I’m offering my gift suggestions for mutt lovers.   Dog Clicker with Target Stick – if you’ve ever used a target stick to train your dog, you know how difficult i

Giving Thanks for Connections
I  find it difficult to stop my mind from rushing ahead this time of year. Thanksgiving should be a time to reflect on the good in life, but it’s hard to do that with lists cluttering my brain. Writing today’s post provides the perfect opportunity to refocus my thoughts. I’d like to thank the people who tune in to our blog, especially those who comment and send photos. We feel privilged to have met so many dedicated dog lovers. The connections we make bring us c

The Mutt Watch – Week of 11/23/09
Newspaper New York Times A Kid’s Idea, for Dogs to Savor By SUSAN DOMINUS November 21, 2009 A Queens teenager, Christian Liendo, came up with the idea for his canine ice cream while enrolled in an entrepreneurial program. For Dogs With Good Taste By MARIANNE ROHRLICH November 19, 2009 Mungo & Maud, a London company, has created a line of stylish pet accessories. Reuters

Hobbit Gets Air
 

Cheers to Rescuers
Hurray for a successful animal adoption event last weekend at the Florida State fairgrounds!  According to Tampa Pets.org’s Facebook page, 297 dogs, 106 cats, and 5 bunnies were adopted. That’s over 400 critters removed from overburdened  shelters. Now, let’s hope those pets have found forever homes. I’m always happy to hear about new adoptions but a small part of me worries that some percentage of those animals will find themselves back in a sh