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What’s your favorite holiday special?

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I know everyone loves It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (and if I drew you a Venn diagram right now, a tiny circle labeled “me” would appear within that larger circle labeled “everyone”). However, I have to admit that there’s a Halloween special that beats it for me. Any guesses? Hint: it stars a big fat Halloween cat…

Revisiting this one made me wonder – what’s your favorite holiday special? I tend to think that Halloween kind of kicks off the holiday season, so feel free to talk Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other holiday that floats your boat.

Here’s a few (non-exhaustive) lists to get you started: Halloween specials, Thanksgiving specials, and Christmas specials. (Disclaimer: in my book, any list that doesn’t include the Garfield special for the holiday in question is not complete.)

I do love holiday TV (as my viewing habits during the next two months will reflect), so my list could go on and on. Feel free to discuss your favorites in the comments and perhaps I’ll share some of them during the holiday season! I’ll also tell you more about my favorite Thanksgiving and Christmas specials too as the dates get closer. Time to get into the holiday spirit!

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Barking 9 to 5…

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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, I usually work from home on Fridays… which means that I can take Bella to work with me today without having to actually take her anywhere. Given that Bella gets carsick in a rocking chair, this situation is ideal. We’ll have our own version of Paw-fice Space right here at home – Bella takes her Floor Patrol duties very seriously.

Now, to the Linkmobile!

  1. Today’s punny pet names take their inspiration from 9 to 5: Polly Parton (for a bird), Dane Fonda (for a Great Dane pup), and Gilly Tomlin (for a fish).
  2. Oh, I can’t help myself. Here are a few more: Molly Parton (for a fish), Jane Fawnda (for a deer), Lily Tomcatlin, and Billy Tomlin (for a goat).
  3. Next, check out this great slideshow of dogs participating in today’s festivities.
  4. Among the offices celebrating Take Your Dog to Work Day? The gang at Richmond International Raceway. (I bet Bella’s glad that I don’t work there!)
  5. Over at Peggy’s Pet Place, Kelly the pup has taken to the keyboard to tell us about her canine career.
  6. Sugar the Golden Retriever has donned some “office” attire today as well. (Looking good, pal!)
  7. What if your office is a boat? Something Wagging tells us about Schmitty the Weather Dog, and inspires me to watch “I’m on a Boat” too many times.
  8. The Poodle and Dog Blog gets into the act with this interesting story and clever post title: Dog on a Hot Thatched Roof.
  9. Wondering how to work out the logistics of bringing your dog to work? Never fear. The Pet Health Care Gazette has some great tips.

Sure, it sounds cute… but should we be concerned? Will human workers soon be replaced by a cadre of clever canine professionals? It’s happened before.

That deep thought brings us to today’s video. This dog seems to love his job more than most people I know.

Don’t worry cat lovers, I haven’t forgotten you. Bunny’s Blog tells us all about taking your cat to work.

In the spirit of full disclosure, I confess that I sang “9 to 5” the entire time I was writing this post. It’s going to be in my head all day now. It’s enough to drive me crazy if I let it. (See what I did there?)

So, tell me… have you ever taken your dog (or other pet) to work?

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Hairy Garfield & the Half-Belated Birthday Doodle

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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…

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It runs in the family

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I just had to share this photo today, in spite of my tragically high-waisted skirt. (I initially thought it was shorts, but I believe it’s actually a skirt. Though either way… still not my best look.) It’s a photo of my mom, some of our dogs and me.

My mom was a wonderful lady. I miss her today and every day. One of the things she instilled in me was a love of animals. I was looking through old photos earlier today – when I saw this one, I just had to smile.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the fantastic moms out there, and a big hug to anyone else who is missing their mom today.

 

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Captain Pug, he’s my hero…

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As you may or may not know, I love to share a good video on Earth Day. Last year, I featured a dog kissing the world. (Earth Day also fell on a Friday last year, so it was perfectly timed for a linkathon.)

This year, I’m digging the video I shared on Earth Day 2010 out of the archives – I had just started the blog a few weeks before. Given that I probably had one reader then (counting myself), I figured it was worth sharing again.

So, without further ado, I give you my hero…

To borrow from myself, here’s what I said last time. I think it still applies:

“Captain Pug.  He’s my hero.  Going to take pollution down to zero.  He is cuteness magnified, and he’s fighting on the planet’s side.  (Hat tip to Captain Planet for infiltrating my brain for decades.)   I mean, seriously… how cute and well-trained is this pug?  Also, if anyone knows how I can join that dog’s carpool, please let me know.  Best.  Commute.  Ever.

Earth!  Fire!  Wind!  Water!  Heart!  Puppies!  By your powers combined, he is Captain Pug, the cutest superhero ever.”

As a bonus (and so that I’m not just repeating myself), enjoy these photos I took at the National Zoo yesterday. Lions and flamingos and birds, oh my!

Happy Earth Day, folks.

 

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Two years and 215 punny pet names

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Today just so happens to be the second anniversary of this blog. In honor of this momentous (to me) occasion, I thought I’d celebrate by sharing all of the punny pet names I’ve dreamed up over the past two years.

As you may know, I reveal a new punny pet name or two (or four) every Friday (and sometimes other days). I haven’t run out of names yet, so stay tuned for more.

Anyway, here are 215 punny pet names for your reading pleasure. They are presented in the order they first appeared on the blog. As a bonus, I’ve illustrated the list with some photos of Bella celebrating this very special day.

  1. Mary Puppins
  2. Rose Nylabone
  3. Dorothy Zbornibark
  4. Blanche Deverpaw
  5. Sofeline Petrillo
  6. Julia Sugarbarker
  7. Suzanne Sugarbarker
  8. Johnny Cats-le
  9. Simon LeBone
  10. Olivia Chewton John
  11. Cat Benatar
  12. Mischa Barkton
  13. Billy Corgi-an
  14. Corgi Cox
  15. Snarls Widmore
  16. Vera Fang
  17. Monique Droolier
  18. Madelion Albright
  19. Gerard Leopardu
  20. Jude Paw
  21. Sean Jayes
  22. Catherine Zeta-Bones
  23. David Rawhide Pierce
  24. Felix Ungrrrr
  25. Oscar Meowdison
  26. Bill Lumbfurg

  27. Benji-man Franklin
  28. Thomas Snifferson
  29. James Meowdison
  30. Paw Revere
  31. George Washingbone
  32. Feathers Locklear
  33. Pengwynneth Paltrow
  34. Flipper Gore
  35. Colin Howl
  36. Ezra Hound
  37. Bucky Scent
  38. Barkin’ Robbins
  39. Hairy Queen
  40. Boston Powers
  41. Bark Wahlberg
  42. Fred Flintsbone
  43. Wilma Flintsbone
  44. Dr. Cliff Pupstable
  45. Dr. Chewingsbone (I presume)
  46. Doogie Howler
  47. Doggie Howser
  48. Neil Arf-strong
  49. Fuzz Aldrin
  50. Obi Wag Kenobi
  51. Arf Vader
  52. Slobber the Hutt
  53. Luke Skybarker
  54. Arftoo-D2
  55. Boba Fetch
  56. Lando Abyssinian
  57. Brindle Walsh

  58. Brandog Walsh
  59. David Sil-Bird
  60. Donna Barkin
  61. Kelly Tay-Roar
  62. Steve Salamanders
  63. Houndrea Zuckerman
  64. Dylan Sit-Stay
  65. Terry Bradspaw
  66. Vince Pombardi
  67. Howly Long
  68. Drew Hairymore
  69. Nose-Anne Barr
  70. Roarin’ Beatty
  71. J.K. Howling
  72. Furry Cruise
  73. Tom Colickio
  74. Barko DiSpirito
  75. Woofgang Puck
  76. Blackeared the Pirate
  77. Dogson Leery
  78. Jen Brindley
  79. Pacey Litter
  80. Pacey Twitter
  81. Crow-y Potter
  82. Jack McFlea
  83. Ichabark Crane
  84. The Great Pupkin
  85. Albus Puppledore
  86. Hairy Plotthound
  87. Grrr-mione Granger
  88. Ron Fleasley
  89. The Sorting Cat

  90. Leif Ericsbone
  91. Myles Foodish
  92. William Labford
  93. Collie Golightly
  94. Pawdrey Hepburn
  95. Joel McHowl
  96. Janu-hairy Jones
  97. Husky Springfield
  98. Clay Acorn
  99. Squirrel Haggard
  100. James Squirrel Jones
  101. B. J. Hunnimutt
  102. Elizardbeth Bennett
  103. Bark Darcy
  104. Chester A. Arfur
  105. Rover Cleveland
  106. Dwight D. Eisenbow-wower
  107. Jesse Eisenbark
  108. Colin Furth
  109. Bark Ruffalo
  110. Catalie Portman
  111. Helena Bone-ham Carter
  112. Aardvark Wahlberg
  113. Zack Roarris
  114. Kelly Ka-meowski

  115. Peter O’Drool
  116. Conan O’ Grrrrr-ien
  117. Moose Springsteen
  118. Goose Springsteen
  119. Teri Scratcher
  120. Eat’n Hunt
  121. Shannen Do-birdy
  122. Chasin’ Priestly
  123. Notorious P.I.G.
  124. Dr. Bray
  125. Cat Middleton
  126. Camilla Barker Bowles
  127. Sam Otterston
  128. Otter Preminger
  129. The Great Houndini
  130. Duckleberry Finn
  131. Duckbill Gates
  132. Duck Rodgers
  133. Jack Russell Crowe
  134. Maya Rudog
  135. Kristen Pig
  136. Leopardo DiCatrio
  137. Cheetah Rivera
  138. Jaguar-ren Beatty
  139. Puma Thurman
  140. M. Night Shyamalion
  141. Napawsha Beddingfield
  142. Spaniel Craig
  143. LeVar Purrton
  144. Jason Beagle
  145. Marshowl Erickson

  146. Godric Gryffindog
  147. Helga Hufflepup
  148. Rowena Ravenpaw
  149. Salazar Snifferin
  150. Severus Snake
  151. PetMe White
  152. Jimmy Falhound
  153. Ernest Corgnine
  154. Jessie Spaniel
  155. Elizabeth Barkley
  156. Mary Purrphy
  157. Pablo Picatso
  158. Salvador Doggie
  159. Tina Spay
  160. Catty Griffin
  161. Bryan Waggams
  162. Jon Bone Jovi
  163. Richard Barx
  164. Madogga
  165. Goose Newton
  166. Mike-howl Ian Black
  167. William Snakespeare
  168. Barney Finson
  169. Tyribone Lannister
  170. Lionel Itchy
  171. Conan O’Whinin’
  172. Ichabod Cone

  173. Cone Crawford
  174. The Cone Ranger
  175. Tom Catterford
  176. Ron Fawnson
  177. Billy Goat Idol
  178. Robert Cattinson
  179. Edward Seagullen
  180. Meowrice Sendak
  181. Johann Sebastian Bark
  182. Kitty Ya-meow-guchi
  183. Wing Crosby
  184. Yukong Cornelius
  185. Santa Claws
  186. Dick Bark
  187. Ryan Fleacreast
  188. Meowrio Lopez
  189. Britney Ears
  190. Ricky Grrr-vais
  191. Andy Warhowl
  192. Shelldon Cooper
  193. Amy Farrah Howler
  194. Meowrio Manningham
  195. Emerbill Lagasse 
  196. Wolfgang Duck
  197. Saint Howlentine
  198. Bite D. Eisenhowler
  199. Billy Grrr-ystal
  200. Barkin’ Scorsese

  201. Meryl Cheep
  202. Fleador Seuss Geisel
  203. January Bones
  204. Christina Findricks
  205. Elizardbeth Moss
  206. Collin Furrel
  207. George Bernard Paw
  208. Catnip Everdeen
  209. Peeta Mebark
  210. Primnose Everdeen
  211. Gale Pawthorne
  212. Haymitch Aberwaggy
  213. Effie Trincat
  214. Pug E. Pug
  215. Michael Puglas

So, there you have it. Which one is your favorite? Tell me in the comments or entertain me with your own flights of punny genius! Have you ever had a pet with a punny name?

It’s Monday, so don’t forget to check out the Monday Mischief Pet Bloghop!

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The pugs will see you at the crossroads…

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Happy Friday! On to the links:

  1. Your punny pet names: Pug E. Pug and Michael Puglas. (These were obviously inspired by #2 on today’s list.)
  2. Bone Pugs-N-Harmony. Seriously, you guys… I can’t even. This offering rendered me speechless for about five minutes. Pug Life!
  3. Once you’ve watched that, the occasional expletives over at Text from Dog will probably not phase you too much. This one might be my favorite. (Thanks to Katherine from Life with Arie for sharing this one on Twitter!)
  4. I can’t get enough… enjoy May the Ads Be Ever in Your Favor. (It’s no May the Kibble Be Ever in Your Flavor, but I’m probably just biased.)
  5. Speaking of ads, I could play with this Gendered Advertising Remixer for hours, I think.
  6. I’m not a huge April Fool’s Day fan, but I did enjoy this one involving dogs in glasses. (Bonus non-April Fool’s links – Cats in Clothes! Or at cafes!)
  7. I love baseball. In honor of Opening Day, enjoy some team-related cute.
  8. I plan to do some baking for Easter brunch on Sunday – although I’m not sure I’ll be feeling this ambitious, I cannot deny that these bunny cake pops are extremely charming.
  9. Having a rough day? These thirteen simple steps will get you through it. I honestly can’t decide which one is my favorite. (Great minds think alike – Pamela from Something Wagging This Way Comes shared this one on Facebook yesterday too.)
Finally, this week’s video reminded me of The Big Bang Theory:

The look on the face of the other cat says it all.
So tell me, what are you up to this weekend?  I will be allowing my heart to go on tonight, while revisiting Titanic on the big screen. I did promise them I’d never let go, after all.
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Caption this: Easter Bunny training program

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I think Bella is getting a little too into this whole Easter thing. Although I must admit, she does have the ears for it.

 

Also, I said it last year, but it bears repeating… rabbits are not Easter toys. Spread the word and encourage people not to give live bunnies (or chicks, ducklings, etc.) as Easter gifts. Stick with chocolate or a snuggle-worthy stuffed animal. As you can see, Bella has approved the content of this message.

 

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One more reason to love a herding dog…

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So, another Friday is upon us.  Let’s get to it.

  1. Your punny pet names: Colin Furrell and George Bernard Paw.
  2. Self-promotion alert… I finally updated my oft-neglected baking blog.  Even more surprising?  I updated it twice!  Check out my recipes for Green Beer Cupcakes and Spotted Dog.
  3. Speaking of recipes, I want to try this recipe and make my own Shamrock Shakes.  I do not, however, wish to replicate any of these cakes.
  4. Need a smile today?  Then check out this post about dog people.  Trust me.
  5. March Madness is here once again.  Not into basketball?  No problem! Check out Go Pet Friendly’s Best City for Pet Travelers Tournament instead.
  6. This next one is unrelated to the month of March or St. Patrick’s Day, but I just had to share.  Behold, a basic truth about Nutella.
Finally, here’s your video for the week… I’m loving this ad from Guinness:


What are your plans for St. Patrick’s Day?  I’ll be having a few friends over for dinner and beer.  Can’t go wrong with that, in my opinion. Well, unless you’re this guy.  (Might as well end today’s post on a beer-related note.  So, enjoy these videos of animals burping.  You’re welcome.)
Have a great weekend!
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