As I learned from Kevin Arnold, we all get by with a little help from our friends. So this Valentine’s Day, make sure to follow the Bro Code and perform any required wingman (or wingwoman, wingdog, etc.) duties that arise. Need some tips? Jesse the Jack Russell Terrier will show you how to be a good bro:
See more of Jesse on his youtube channel or on his blog.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. So, today’s No Frown Friday is dedicated to love – both puppy love and the other kind. I know some people aren’t fans of this holiday, but I’ve always kind of liked it. I think it stems back to my mom – every year she’d dig out the heart-shaped cake mold and make us yummy cakes. It was our annual tradition. Nothing better than eating those heart cakes with my family.
My hub’s managed to create some fun memories, too. However, I haven’t had much luck with the plants he’s sent me over the years! (I don’t think I inhereited the family green thumb, but I’m working on it.) In any event, it’s always fun. This year, we’re going to cook a nice dinner, drink some wine, and have a nice evening at home – though I’m sure Bella will try to squeeze her way in between us on the couch!
I had a hard time deciding what video to share today, but I decided to go with some Snoopy:
If you want to watch the classic Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown, it’s on tonight! I can’t wait.
Whatever you’ve got planned this weekend… check out these great tips at Cat Chat for keeping your pets (both feline and canine) safe during the days of wine, roses and heart-shaped boxes of chocolate.
… to 2010! It’s the last No Frown Friday of the year. I’ll make it short and sweet:
Finally, I leave you with the final Bella photo of 2010:
Note: streamers were unavailable. Thank goodness their understudy, ribbon, was willing to step in for this photo shoot.
Happy New Year!
and doggies in spacesuits, rescuing puppies and cats that are so cute… the cone of shame and the amusement it brings… these are a few of my favorite things. (I adore The Sound of Music, and it just seemed like a perfect fit today.) When I saw that Dr. V did a post highlighting her top 10 posts from 2010, I really liked the idea. Even better, she’s hosting a blog hop for those who want to join the fun. Time for a blast to the (fairly recent) past!
Dogs eating ice cream and punny pet names, attempting to test my pup’s IQ with a brain game, having a party for Bella to host… these are a few of my favorite posts (in no particular order):
She’s cute, but…
I administered an IQ test to dear Bella… the results were not promising.
Celebrating the cone of shame
The name says it all. (It was one of my favorite No Frown Friday posts.)
To all the dogs (and cats) I’ve loved before
For my 100th post, I took a stroll down memory lane.
Corgi, P.I.
The very first breed spotlight.
Protecting people and their pets
A post about the Pets and Women’s Shelter Program (and my contribution to October’s Blog the Change).
My favorite flavor? Neopawlitan
The epic battle of Bella vs. ice cream.
Head of the class
Dogs… in… school!
When he jumps high he flies like a wild eagle
One word: Flashbeagle.
Horrible woman does terrible thing, and now I’m angry
In which I got very, very angry at people who leave their dogs in hot cars.
Case of the Mondays?
Try my guaranteed cure.
I tried not to pick any that were too recent… I figured it would be more fun to dig around in the archives. Did I miss any of your favorites?
As you know, I love Garfield’s Christmas Special. The song “Can’t Wait ’til Christmas” often gets stuck in my head during the holiday season. It’s there right now, actually. What’s that? You’d like it to be stuck in your head too? That can be arranged.
I couldn’t find a clip of just the song (and I have no editing skills to speak of), but some wonderful soul has posted parts of the special online. The song in question appears in the clip below… fast forward to 3:30 or so to hear it:
I’ll be humming it for days. Merry Christmas Eve Eve!
Christmas is fast approaching. As a result, today’s No Frown Friday theme was an easy choice… enjoy some seasonal linkage:
Speaking of helpful dogs, Jesse the Jack Russell takes the cake:
(via The Dog Files)
Have a wonderful weekend – and if you decide to get your pet’s photo taken with Santa, here are some handy tips. As you know, Bella doesn’t travel well, so no photos with Santa unless he makes a house call. We’ll just have to live vicariously through you.
‘Tis the season… and nothing puts me in the holiday mood like a good holiday special or movie on TV. We all have them – those classics that we just have to watch every year, or it just doesn’t feel like the holidays. I thought I’d share a few of my favorite TV specials with you today (links are to clips from the shows where available):
There are definitely many other worthy choices… like my own personal honorable mentions Frosty the Snowman and Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too for example. (Not to mention favorite characters, like the Heat Miser and the Snow Miser.) And that’s just from TV. As for Christmas movies… well, that’s a post for another day.
Anyway, it’s cold outside… so go snuggle with your pet. Then tell me all about your favorite holiday TV in the comments!
Today is Celebrate Shelter Pets Day! (Check it out on Shelter Pet Project’s Facebook page.) As you may already know, this blog is all about Bella, my own little rescue dog. We love rescue stories around here, and hope you do too.
In lieu of another Bella story, I decided to share a clip from a recent episode of Community (“Cooperative Caligraphy“). In that episode, the cast becomes desperate when they are kept from a puppy parade organized by the local shelter as part of an adoption event. Here’s what you see over the closing credits:
(Intrigued? You can watch more Community here.)
All shows should end with a puppy parade. Actually, all events in my life should end with a puppy parade.
Next time you’re looking for a furry friend, just remember: shelter pets rock!
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| (From Dog eat Doug – want more? Two more great Halloween strips here and here.) |
Whatever your plans for the weekend, I hope it’s a wonderful one. If nothing else, I plan to schedule a showing of my two favorite Halloween specials –It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and Garfield in Disguise (though I think it’s now called Garfield’s Halloween Adventure). It’s an annual tradition. I even have the book version of the Garfield special (in addition to tons of other Garfield books… was something of a childhood obsession).
With that in mind, I want to share this inspired video combining scenes from the Garfield special with the theme from Halloween:
That music can make anything scary.
Have a fantastic Halloween (and remember to keep your pets safe)!
The comic below made me think of Bella, who likes to lick things. And by things, I mean any and all things she encounters. (Seriously… everything.)
(Trouble reading? Go here for a larger version.)
Due to the convoluted workings of my mind, I now have “Kiss the Rain” stuck in my head. As a result (and due to the convoluted workings of the Internet), I found this gem to share with you. (Hint: it involves the song above… and the Creek. Yes, that Creek.)
I should probably stop now.
