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Are dogs furry kids?
I (somewhat) recently read a piece from Smithsonian Magazine that posed the following question: Are Dogs Now Just Furry Kids? I figured it would be your typical article about how people spend a lot on their dogs, dress them up, and do crazy things like blog about them.
I was wrong.
Instead, it was all science-y and stuff. Researchers have found that the human-dog bond is in some ways very similar to a parent-child bond.
Now, I’m not one who considers myself a mom to my pups (I don’t really know what word I’d use), but I thought I’d do my own non-scientific analysis as to whether dogs are simply furry children. (Being an English major, my “scientific analysis” is really just an imaginary debate I had in my own head. Just roll with it, okay?)
Animal Odd Couples 2: Eclectic Boogaloo
I like animals who break the mold. Those who refuse to conform to peer pressure and boldly look outside their own species for friends. After all, who am I to argue with generations of Disney movies saluting interspecies friendships?
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(And yes, I’m totally aware that I have done way more than two posts about animal odd couples. However, the number three bazillion didn’t yield any catchy rhyming titles with a completely random pop culture reference. I’m sure you understand.)
- First up, your punny pet names: Fawn Luc-Picard and James Flea Kirk.
- Never was there a story of more aww than that of Meowliet and her Droolio. (Or Drooliet and her Meowreo if you’re so inclined.)
- I wonder if this pair just plays that “let me tell you ’bout my best friend” song on repeat. If not, they should.
- I wish I could go back in time and show Tod and Copper that there was hope after all. You could have made it work, guys!
- Ever hope that a Rodent of Unusual Size would find love in this crazy world? (I mean, this is a thing that normal people think about, right?) As you wish.
- Well, this little guy is basically an odd couple in and of himself. It’s like a chick and a hamster had an unexpected love connection. Or a duck and a gerbil?
- Speaking of unexpected combinations… Sir Patrick Stew can moo, can you?
- Also rather moo-ving: “At first, it was all about the milk, but then… then I realized I was really just coming here to see you!“
Let’s take this to the next level. Coming soon, to a theater near you: in a world of cats and boxes, one cat followed his heart and declared his love… for a bag:
What can we learn from today’s linkage? Follow your heart. The resulting friendship might just be adorable.
Oh, and in case you missed anything, here’s what we’ve been up to on the blog lately:
- Weird (and fluffy) science
- When it was 2013, I read posts that filled me with cheer…
- Caption this dog: Paws in the hood
- I like navel gazing, but I hate belly buttons
- Forget the polar vortex – let’s talk about the Molar Vortex
- Shelters you should know: Meet FOHA in northern Virginia
Have a great weekend!
Forget the polar vortex – let’s talk about the Molar Vortex
In light of the recent weather event – affectionately* known as the polar vortex – I’ve made a decision.** In the summer of 2012, shortly after he joined our home, Tavish went in for a dental appointment. On that fateful day, he said farewell to eight teeth.*** In honor of those brave enamel soldiers**** that gave their lives that day, I hereby proclaim the great teeth pulling of 2012… the Molar Vortex.
It would also be a good name for what happened to this guy:
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Oh, Bumble.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
*Affectionately? More like scornfully. Mournfully. I-wish-I-lived-somewhere-warm-fully. (I know, I know… that last one’s just a near rhyme. Call it poetic license. If you can do better, the floor is yours, Wordsworth.)
**I’ve also been plagued by the following cheer, inspired by one I heard in high school: “Brrrr. It’s cold in here! There must be a vortex in the atmosphere!”
***Life on the streets is rough, yo. (Or maybe life on the dirt roads? Those aren’t really streets.) There are no roving dentists offering free dental care to adorable homeless dogs making their way in the world today. It takes everything they’ve got. Taking a break from all their worries sure would help a lot. (Wouldn’t you like to get away… from me and my meandering thoughts? Probably.)
****Martika, I think we found your next big hit song. (I don’t know why I just decided that Martika is a regular reader, but how funny would it be if she was?)
Caption this dog: Paws in the hood
Weird (and fluffy) science
Well, here we are. It’s the first Friday of 2014. I was feeling kind of lazy on the post-drafting front, but it just didn’t seem right to start the year off without some Friday linkage… so, let’s get to it. (Against all odds, the topic of today’s post is science. If you knew me, you’d realize that in and of itself is weird.)
- First up, your punny pet name for this week: Albert Whinestein.
- So, apparently science has discovered that dogs do their business in line with the earth’s magnetic field. I do have one question: who funds these studies?
- In less weird scientific news, we’re one step closer to hanging out with Dug from Up. I can’t wait.
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- Let’s be honest. Dogs know us better than we known ourselves, right? (That’s because dogs are awesome. Even cats can’t argue.)
- I’ve heard that a dog a day keeps the doctor away. Unless the doctor is a dog, of course. (Seriously, what can’t dogs do?)
- Also, rumor has it that dog lovers make awesome friends. Science wins again. Go science! (I’m sure science appreciates a little cheerleading every now and then.)
- I’d also like to thank science for finding cute new animals for me to squee about.
Speaking of important discoveries, scientists have discovered the theory of cute-itivity.
I melt (and I’m not scientifically savvy enough to come up with a theory to share here).
Anyway, in case you missed anything over the holidays, here’s what we’ve been up since the last round of Friday linkage:
- The creatures are stirring…
- Peeking under the tree at the Pet Blogger’s Gift Exchange
- Meet the Bloggers: Hello, my name is Dog Crazy
- What’s on your must-watch holiday list?
- From all of us to all of you: Bella Holiday Tip #56
- Introducing… The Puppy Tails: A new (and awesome) blog on the block
- 14 posts to remember from November
- In 2013, you wanted more puppies, more puns… and more cats?
- Caption these dogs: Leaping into the new year
That’s all for today, folks. See you next time!
Caption these dogs: Leaping into the new year
Okay, I must warn you – the photo below is pretty terrible. We’re talking should-have-deleted-it-immediately territory. It should really be in the don’t-let-anyone-see-this pile. The if-only-I’d-made-different-choices category. However, I kind of love it, in spite of the fact that it exposes my sometimes questionable photography skills.
To set the stage… this photo is the last one I took during the photo shoot for our holiday card this year. After I saw it, I couldn’t stop laughing and declared it a wrap.
I am the blurry cow, and Bella is my moon.
As you can see, I was not set up for an action shot. The light was low, as was my shutter speed. If only…
In 2013, you wanted more puppies, more puns, and… more cats?
Today, on the last day of the year, I’m taking the totally original approach of reflecting on 2013. I don’t see a lot of this out there, which I find surprising – I mean, you’d think it would be a natural fit. I can only hope that my trailblazing example will inspire more reflection in the future as one year passes the torch to the next.
Sarcasm duly noted? Good. Because I know every website on Earth (and perhaps Mars?) is doing the same thing… and I don’t care. Nostalgia is my absolute favorite kind of -algia, and I finally put down a deposit on a nice little bungalow on Memory Lane. (It just makes good financial sense.) Let the reflecting begin! Continue reading
14 posts to remember from November
It’s time for yet another monthly roundup. Well, technically it’s past time. Anyway… today, I give you fourteen posts that made me smile in the month of November:
- Mirth Watch Thursday: We Are the Furred from Pooch Smooches – You know I can’t resist a song parody.
- Tips For Traveling with a Cat from Rescued Insanity – I know that it sounds like a straightforward post. It is not.
- Things You Say to Dogs That Would Be Creepy If You Said to People from Bunny’s Blog – Can’t argue with that.
- If my dogs were kittens. And they had a box. from Oh My Dog! – I’m a sucker for cats in boxes. True story.
- Why I Took Leaves From My Parents And Now I’m Taking Them Back from My Brown Newfies – It’s genius. Weird genius.
- Misconceptions about Gay People and Dogs from Fidose of Reality – This is a truly fantastic post, but the line about the dog with the video camera might just be my favorite part.
- Monday Mischief: Mischief-less In 7 Letters or Less from Pooch Smooches – I love this idea. What would your dog’s vanity plate say?
Inquiring Tavishes want to know…
- Ty and Buster: How the Boys Got Their Names from Take Paws – I’m still giggling about the Rancid suggestion.
- FitDog Friday: Overcoming Obstacles from Beagles and Bargains – I can relate.
- The Rival in My Bed from Something Wagging This Way Comes – Between the post and the comments, it’s got your Daily Laugh Requirement (DLR) covered.
- Dog Nose Wisdom from Raising a Super Dog – I think Jager should be my new life coach. How do I make that happen?
- Getting to Know My Dog’s Brush (In Which the Dog’s Brush Can Speak and I Interview It) from The Chronicles of Cardigan – Where does she come up with this stuff? Love it.
- I Write More and More Letters from Rescued Insanity – I cannot get enough of these. (Also, Food Network? I hope you were listening to this wise woman.)
- Dogs in the heat of the night from A slightly R-rated dog blog – Let’s end on a joke, shall we? We shall.
There you have it – did I miss any of your favorite posts from November? (It’s possible – I only have two eyes and one laptop, after all.) If so, please share them in the comments. (Or, if you have some from December, send them my way for the next list!)
Introducing… The Puppy Tails: A new (and awesome) blog on the block
I have a special edition of No Frown Friday for you today. I’m shining the spotlight on a very special blog: The Puppy Tails!
When I found out that I was paired up with The Puppy Tails for the Pet Blogger’s Gift Exchange this year, I was pretty excited. I mean, the name alone is clever and cute. The blogger behind the pups, Laura, looks like a lot of fun. The canine stars of the show, Monty and Delilah, are heart-meltingly adorable. Like me, Laura still calls her crew puppies even though they might not technically fit that definition anymore. Obviously, this match was meant to be.
Borrowing this photo from The Puppy Tails so you can see the cute – I sincerely hope you don’t mind, Laura!
I’ve spent some time reading up on The Puppy Tails this month, and I’ve really enjoyed it. If you, like me, are new to this wonderful blog, allow me to give you some tips on where to start (and at the end, I’ll tell you how you can help me spread the blog love to Laura, Monty and Delilah):
- First up, a punny pet name inspired by The Puppy Tails: Monty Paw.
- The Puppy Tails is a relatively new blog – it began in August of this year, and it’s a welcome addition to my reading list!
- Unlike this blog, The Puppy Tails contains useful information in addition to being entertaining and well-written. Check out this list of Puppy FAQs – I love how Laura is dedicated to helping others care for their puppies.
- Monty the pup is a rescue, and Laura recently dedicated an awesome post to him during Adopt a Dog Month.
- Laura is super talented too. Check out her upcoming line of homemade dog beds! (I totally want one.)
- She’s also cool and ahead of the curve – she totally posted adorable selfies with her pup long before the rest of us decided to step out from behind the camera as part of the Meet the Bloggers hop.
- Laura also gets to do awesome things in London, which has resulted in my undying jealousy.
- Seriously, The Puppy Tails is awesome. It tackles anything and everything you might want to know about having a puppy, including diet, teething, separation anxiety, walking, going to the vet, socializing (or, socialising) your puppy, clicker training, and so much more.
So, that’s a quick intro to the wonderful blog that is The Puppy Tails. Want to help me spread the blog love to this adorable addition to the pet blogosphere? If so, please do the following:
- Stop by The Puppy Tails, leave a comment, and say hello.
- Follow The Puppy Tails on Twitter. As a bonus, you will then be treated to tweets like this one. Awesomesauce.
This post is part of the Pet Blogger’s Gift Exchange, co-hosted by this humble blog and Something Wagging This Way Comes. For more feel-good bloggy goodness, check out the other blogs participating in this year’s exchange: