In space, no one can hear you clean…

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Pup Fan

Here we are… my 404th post (and not, as previously predicted, my 502nd). No matter. Live every day like it’s your 500th post, right? Or something…

Anyway, confusing numbers aside, here are your squeaky clean links for this week’s No Frown Friday:

Your punny pet names for this week: January Bones (for a dog), Christina Findricks (for a fish) and Elizardbeth Moss (self-explanatory). Can you tell I’m ready for Mad Men to come back?
Speaking of Mad Men, Jon Hamm’s birthday is tomorrow. Here’s your present. (Proposal: I think that we should celebrate Jon Hamm’s birthday by giving presents to each other. It will be like Christmas, but we celebrate the birth of Jon Hamm instead. Who’s in?)
Um, moving on… this tiny kiwi chick is so fluffy that I just can’t stand it.
This canine thief is adorable, but he’s not quite as savvy as that dog and bird duo I shared the other day.
A cat running for the Senate? Why not? His ad’s pretty convincing. (However, I hear that the Canine Caucus is questioning his credentials.)
I have decided to start using the phrase “Tiny leaping goats!” to express my surprise. You’re so over, Heavens to Betsy.
Have you ever wondered how a puppy is like an old man? Now you know.
This photo is awesome. On a related note, 3 people have found my blog by searching for “corgis in space” – I had to giggle. This factoid inspired me to Google “corgis in space” (the situation is very meta), and I found a tumblr dedicated to the subject. Full circle.

Tiny leaping goats! I have a feeling that this dog and I would understand each other perfectly, based solely on our Type A personalities. (I realize she might just be cooling off, but in my mind, she’s the Monica Geller-Bing of the canine set.)

(via Jezebel)

I love how she just owns it: “That’s right. I’m cleaning my ball, and it’s awesome. Deal with it.”

Finally, you know I can’t resist a little shameless self-promotion… but this time it’s for a good cause! A friend and I have teamed up to start a new blog dedicated to ovarian cancer awareness. It’s called Sisterhood of the Whispering Crowns, and I hope you’ll check it out. (You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.) Stay tuned for more, including the story behind that name – you know you’re curious.

If loving puppies & cupcakes is wrong…

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Pup Fan

… then I don’t want to be right.

I received these flowers from my in-laws yesterday. Do they know me, or do they know me? Adorbs.

(Also, you have no idea how hard it was to resist the temptation to write this post Seuss-style, like Friday’s entry…)

I’m not very musical, but this post is quite Seussical

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Pup Fan

Thanks go to Kolchak Puggle for inspiring today’s theme – I just hope that my bad rhymes do not make you scream…

Today’s punny pet name has both brains and good looks – it’s Fleaodor Seuss Geisel, author of many great books! (If you have the time and are feeling quite able, you might want to check out this Lorax dessert table.)
Speaking of books, not to be quite contrary, but I don’t think I’ll fit in this little library.
I hear that the ’80s are making a sartorial comeback – will fashion soon be inspired by volumes in my childhood book stack? (It seems that everything comes back around, from clothing to music, such cycles abound. This fashionable news fills me with neon-colored dread, but I suppose I should just be thankful we aren’t chasing the ’70s instead.)
If fonts were cats, would they wear hats? By that of course, I mean the thing called a serif – that a letter sometimes wears a pair of.
This next link will mess with your head and your brain – it’s inspired by Escher, and it’s right up my lane.
Now, Bella gets carsick and can’t go too far, but if she could travel I’d want this plate for my car.
Last week I took the adorable Willis to an adoption event as my friend – although he did like to hug, I’m lucky he did not try to fully ascend.

Before I must go, I shall whisper a secret. It should fully explain the final thing in this link set. Dr. Seuss isn’t the only one who entered the world on this day – a certain pup-obsessed blogger also came out to play.

Now that you know of this Seussy connection, perhaps you will realize upon further reflection, that the puns and the parodies are fully explained, and my all-around goofiness was no doubt preordained.Anyway, if you’re feeling inspired by this meandering post, and wish your blog had a similar rhyme scheme to host – sit down at your keyboard and let the creativity pop, then head on over to join up with this Seusstastic blog hop.

It’s Leap Day – real life is for March!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Pup Fan

I’ll just leave this here in honor of Leap Day…

Anyone else watch 30 Rock last week?

Live from the blog, it’s Saturday Night Links!

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Pup Fan

Well, I really dropped the ball this week. I posted a special edition of No Frown Friday on Tuesday, but that was not intended to take the place of my usual Friday link roundup. I fully intended to post on Friday… but then Friday came… and went… and yet, I still didn’t post. I meant to post – I really did.

I told myself I’d post something this morning instead… but then Saturday morning came… and went… and still no post. It appears that I’ve fallen in a bit of a rut. So, in order to atone for my posting sins, I’m sharing some links tonight, and plan to get back into the posting groove this week. Apparently, after posting every day in January, I’ve fallen off the wagon. Time to get back on…

In light of the fact that it’s Presidents’ Day weekend, your punny pet name is Bite D. Eisenhowler.
President Panda? Why not?
It’s time for some Talk Soup, puppy style. Ann Curry chats up a dog on the Today Show, while the Good Morning America crew does a puppy on the street segment.
However, those shows don’t hold a candle to Puppy Conan. It’s genius.
Bella doesn’t usually react to the various sounds that come from the computer… but she definitely perked up when I watched this adorable clip of a Pomeranian puppy.
You know I can’t resist an animal odd couple (like this Corgi/duckling combo)… so I’m sure you will understand why I couldn’t resist this dog and her piglets either.

Speaking of animal odd couples, have you ever wondered what would happen if you combined a kitten and a Corgi? Cue crickets… it’s okay, I’ve never wondered about it either, but I’m pretty sure this would be the result:

(via Best Week Ever)

Those eyes… that tail… it’s almost too cute to handle. Almost.

It’s not Friday, but I hope you enjoyed this week’s links all the same. It’s time for me to get out of this rut and whip this blog into shape!

Saint Howlentine’s Day & Pillars for K

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Pup Fan

Today, I join several other bloggers for Pillars of Strength – A Special Day for K.

K is the canine star of many gorgeous photos over at Romping and Rolling in the Rockies, as well as the beloved companion of my blogging friend KB.

The photography of K and her furry brother R takes my breath away on a regular basis. It’s a constant reminder to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds me.

K has been diagnosed with cancer (osteosarcoma in one of her front legs) and will be undergoing another round of chemo next week. Today, many pet bloggers are joining together to send support and encouragement to K and KB during this time. I’m joining in to send lots of hugs their way.

I also thought I’d send a few smiles their way, with a special Valentine’s Day edition of No Frown Friday, dedicated to K and KB. Enjoy these links from the heart, after the jump:

It wouldn’t be a pseudo No Frown Friday without a punny name. We’ll go with Saint Howlentine.
I want to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the zoo… how do I get invited?
Check out these adorable Valentine’s Day cards – they’re cute and for a good cause. (No shame in sending a belated valentine, after all. Shouldn’t we celebrate love every day?)
Here’s one for the legal nerds, or maybe those who just like Mad Libs – sign a Valentine’s Day contract this year. (Don’t worry, other nerds – I’ve got you covered too. Enjoy Valentine’s Day for Math Nerds.)
Need a last minute (or belated – see #3) Valentine’s Day gift? Here are some great gifts for every budget. Want to see more? The cute continues…
You could always make a gift. Perhaps a cupcake with a heart inside? (If that’s not your style, just celebrate Chocolate Eating Day instead.)
Don’t forget to make a treat for your pup too… yum!
Here’s a history lesson about those conversation hearts. I don’t love the taste, but I do love the idea. What’s your favorite Valentine’s Day candy?
I can’t argue with this lovely message from 24 Paws of Love – everyone needs a Snoopy.

It wouldn’t be a link roundup without a video… so here’s one I found just for K. Don’t worry, the only actual chocolate in the video is the Lab:

Please join me and these other fantastic bloggers to send hugs and good thoughts to K and KB today…

I have a crush on the Travelers Insurance dog

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Pup Fan

I don’t know how I missed this ad during the holiday season (after all, I am mildly obsessed with the life and times of the Travelers Insurance dog). I realize it’s a bit late to be sharing a Christmas ad… however, it made me smile, so I’m posting it anyway. You know you don’t mind…

There are even more ads online that I just discovered – one with a soapbox car and another involving a cat burglar. How am I not seeing these when I watch TV – have they been aired in your area?

Anyway, I was a bit curious about these ads and the canine thespian therein. The dog who stars in these commercials is named Chopper. This former shelter dog makes my day every time I see one of the ads.

His trainer, Sue Chipperton, even has her own blog, called Check the Gate. (You may have seen one of her videos recently over at Life With Dogs, in fact.) A few fun facts I learned from her blog:

He’s a mixed breed. Mutts represent! (Apparently Chopper should have participated in last year’s Magical Mystery Mutt Tour.)
There appear to be a lot of Chopper doppelgangers (Choppergangers?) out there… so cute!
Chopper’s trainer also worked with (and loved) Gidget, aka the Taco Bell dog. (For more on Gidget, you can check out Chipperton’s book.)
A dog can go from shelter to movie set in just a few days – Chopper’s not the only one. It happened to Mulligan too.

My crush continues… Chopper is just too cute for words. That’s all for today… see you tomorrow for the Pet Blogger Challenge!

It’s almost New Year’s Barkin’ Eve…

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Pup Fan

It’s the last No Frown Friday of 2011… let’s jump right in, shall we?

Your final punny pet names of 2011 are a nod to a rockin’ New Year’s Eve… Dick Bark and Ryan Fleacreast.
I want this Gizmo cake. A lot.
Since we’re strolling down Memory Lane yet again, enjoy this collection of ’90s heartthrobs. (I was a Jonathan Brandis girl myself… I wept salty SeaQuest tears when I heard he passed away a few years ago. On a related note, now I want to write a parody called FleaQuest DSV.)
You know I’m all about all-dog productions, including The Wizard of Oz. Thus, I want to get the pawtograph of these two munchkins.
I bet that most pet lovers can relate to this graph.
It’s no Ham Skillet, but I enjoyed this story about a dog named L.L. Bean.
Speaking of adorable adoptables, did you read yesterday’s interview with my favorite shelter pet photographer?
At this time of year, thoughts naturally turn to New Year’s resolutions. I don’t generally make any, but part of me wants to resolve to enjoy life as much as this cat does.
Maybe you’re just resolving to work out more? I think this cat would make a good trainer.
This year, I want to do some more decorating around the house. Perhaps I can take some inspiration from these adorable pets in designer rooms.
Ever wonder if dogs make New Year’s resolutions? Cleo from Grouchy Puppy makes a pretty convincing case against them.

Whatever challenges you may face in the new year, I have four words of advice…

Be like this puppy.

(via Life With Dogs)

Slay those challenges like a puppy slays a stuffed dragon. You can do it.

When woofing worlds collide

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Pup Fan

Bella wasn’t the only furry family member at our holiday celebration. Her “cousins” were also there to open presents and beg for ham.

It’s always nice to have an overload of cuteness on hand Christmas morning, although it can be stressful if the pups decide to engage in some holiday bickering. However, I’m happy to report that last year’s peace treaty was still in effect. All in all, it was a lovely visit.