Smells like dog spirit…

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Pup Fan

It’s time for your weekly dose of linkage…

First up, your punny pet names: Paw Newman, Slobbert Redford, and Coco Kennel. (In other pun-related news, this blog completes me.)
I think we can all use a little happy news this week. Here are some sweet images of pets being rescued after that terrible superstorm.
Speaking of Sandy, this one is much more adorable.
Let’s double down on that cuteness with some animals eating pumpkins.
Cats in wigs! Also, cats bouncing! And grumpy cats! (Help me. I can’t stop.)
I’m guessing that this kitten did not celebrate Halloween by bobbing for apples.
It’s not all fun and games around here. How about a dose of dog science? (I agree with all of this except the bath part.)
I think all legal disputes should be settled with puppy pictures. Deal?

Finally, I leave you with a word from today’s sponsor:

Happy Friday!

Revisiting the dog days of summer

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Pup Fan

Well, it’s November, so I’m only three months behind with August’s monthly roundup. Here are sixteen sensational posts I enjoyed during the dog days of summer…

Peas in a Pod from Poochie Project – I love seeing two pups snuggled up together. (One of these days, Bella and Tavish!)
Guarding the Toys from Peggy’s Pet Place – Kelly and Bella have a lot in common.
3 Ways I’d Really Change Dog Adoptions from Something Wagging This Way Comes – Yet another thought-provoking post from this fantastic blog. It really had me pondering the role of good communication in improving the process.
Why I’ve decided it’s nice to have a sister from Roxy the Traveling Dog – I hope that one day Bella will pen a similar post about having a brother.
Favorite Video Friday – Lost Pet Reunions from No Dog About It – Not going to lie, it’s totally raining on my face right now.
Keeping a New Year’s Resolution: Volunteer Leslie Forte from City Dogs Rescue – Can’t go wrong with the tale of an inspiring volunteer.
Happy Birthday, Ty! from Take Paws – I love Ty’s life lessons.
I am Genetically Altered – Given that the title of this blog was inspired because of my response to the “when are you having kids” question, I absolutely adored this post. I’m much more likely to turn into mush at the sight of a puppy than a baby. How about you?
If Dogs Spoke English from Something Wagging This Way Comes – It’s a good question. What do you wish you could tell your dog?
How did YOU Name Your Dog? from Dakota’s Den – You guys were full of good questions that month, huh?
What Would Your Name Be If Your Dog Had Chosen It? from My Brown Newfies – See what I mean? So many good questions!
I wish I could be more like my dog from The Daily Dog Blog – Me too, my friend.
I Kept Him Because His Breath Burns My Nostrils, and a Few Other Counterintuitive Reasons from Chronicles of Cardigan – Foster failure!
Pancake Catching Fail from Pooch Smooches – The title says it all.
Cat Immersion Project Eases Teen’s Loneliness from Bunny’s Blog – It’ll rain on your face again, but it’s worth it.
If Dogs Talked About Us from Something Wagging This Way Comes – I do wonder sometimes…

I’ll try not to be so delinquent with future link roundups. Enjoy!

The Secret Around-the-World Adventures of Owney, the Postal Dog

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Pup Fan

Have you ever heard the tale of Owney the Postal Dog? In the 1890s, the US Postal Service adopted a mailbag-loving mutt from Albany as its unofficial mascot and allowed him to travel wherever he chose by hopping on trains with the mail. Owney the Postal Dog journeyed across the country, collecting souvenir tags everywhere he went, and eventually even made a trip around the world.

Today, St. Louis artist David Montgomery and writer Marcelo Vital are trying to bring this cute pooch’s globetrotting adventures to life in a new graphic novel, “The Secret Around-the-World Adventures of Owney, the Postal Dog.”

The pair has set a Kickstarter goal campaign to cover production costs for the all-ages, 110-page full color book. (Check out some of the illustrations – they’re utterly charming.) They are also offering creative incentives to backers for various pledge levels – like autographed and limited edition copies of the book, personalized dog tags, original custom drawings and even having your pets appear as characters in the story alongside Owney!

Intrigued? Check out the video below, and then visit the Kickstarter page for more info.

Dog-Loving Disclaimer: The duo contacted me about sharing this project on my blog. However, I received nothing in return for sharing this campaign – I just think it’s cute and worth sharing with you guys!

Give me liberty, but not a bath

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Pup Fan

So just where have I been lately? (Aside from the obligatory storm prep, of course.) Good question. Among other things, I was beset by allergies, went to a conference, took Bella to the vet, attended a wedding, hung out with friends, and gave Bella a bath. I meant to blog as well, but it just didn’t happen. I guess I needed a bit of a break.

(I’m sorry I missed Friday’s link roundup. However, if you need a dose of linky goodness, check out my guest post over at Kol’s Notes!)

I’m hoping to schedule a few posts today before the inevitable power outage, but we’ll see how far I get. The storm may have other ideas.

In any event, the photo below represents how Bella felt about this entire weekend. On Saturday, she visited the vet, where she was poked and prodded. She has allergies and a slight bacterial infection on her paws, so she’s now the victim of a medicated spray twice daily, in addition to antibiotics and a weekly sponge bath of her legs with medicated shampoo. The vet also recommended a full bath with the medicated shampoo to kick things off. Bella did not approve. Talk about making me feel guilty…

Want to see more Monday Mischief? Swing by My Brown Newfies and join the Monday Mischief Blog Hop!

It’s a dog’s life…

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Pup Fan

You’ve probably heard the phrase “it’s a dog’s life.” Although the meaning has changed over the years, it used to indicate that life was hard and unpleasant. Whoever coined that phrase obviously never met my dogs…

You wish you could live Bella's life. (I do too.)

Interesting how the meaning of that phrase has changed over the years. A dog’s life sounds pretty good to me! (I realize that yet again I’ve gone off on another tangent about language. I just can’t help myself.)

Paw Night Long

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Pup Fan

Yesterday, I promised you some Saturday Night Links. It’s time for me to deliver…

First up, your punny pet names: Nigel Lythgrowle and Whinin’ L. Richie. (Also, enjoy this bonus punny action and the next installment of my continuing Lionel Richie obsession.)
Speaking of puns (because I always am), I’m loving these street fliers… pages and pages of tearable puns!
Possible new reality show: So You Think You Can See Puppies at a Dance Festival.
It’s time for some pretty – enjoy these Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners.
You know what else you need today? Puppies playing. You’re welcome.
I bet this cat has some pointers on how to pick up chicks. Once you’ve mastered the art of the pickup, these dogs will teach you to take your date for a drive.

As always, we end with a video. With all apologies to Jewel, this video was meant for me, and I was meant for it.

Dancing Dog – watch more funny videos

Press release: Dog quits ZZ Top

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Pup Fan

I’m a little off my game this week. Instead of your usual Friday link roundup, today I’m sharing a few photos. (After all, I missed my usual Wordless Wednesday post.) Tomorrow, I’ll have a special Saturday edition of linky goodness for you. After that, perhaps I’ll be back on track. We’ll see…

Anyway, you may remember that Tavish was kind of a scraggly guy when he first came to live with us. When we had him groomed for the first time, he cleaned up quite nicely. However, he was having some tooth issues then and wouldn’t let the groomer do anything to his face, hence his ZZ Top facial hair.

Today, he took his second trip to the groomer, and the ZZ Top days are no more. Check him out:

This one remind anyone else of picture day in elementary school?

Not too shabby, huh? (Although perhaps I should have waited and just let him go as ZZ Top for Halloween.)

After a trip to the groomer, he’s always kind of pooped. So, he and Bella decided to hop on the couch for a nap. (She’s all about the moral support, that one.)

Tavish posed, while Bella gave me The Look for disturbing her sleep.

This photo makes me sleepy.

That’s all for today… check back tomorrow for your weekly link roundup!

Sticks, stones & words: The power of language

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Pup Fan

Words are deceptively powerful. Stringing letters together in just the right order can inspire, entertain, educate, and even wound. There’s truth in many an old adage, and I do believe that the pen (or in this case, the keyboard) is mightier than the sword.

(Wondering where I’m going with this one and why I’m posting it here? I promise that it ties back into puppies at the end. Stick with me.)

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Six silly reasons to adopt a dog

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Pup Fan

I’m not going to lie to you. I had a hard time deciding what to write about for today’s Blog the Change event. For some reason, I had a case of writer’s block. Finally, I decided to share a few simple reasons to adopt a dog. When all else fails, keep it simple, right? Continue reading →

Soaking up the sun

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Pup Fan

In case you haven’t noticed, I’m currently obsessed with photos of the two pups hanging out together. I can’t get enough.

Digging the black & white vibe we’ve got going on today? It’s part of the Black & White Sunday blog hop hosted by You Did What With Your Weiner, My Life in Blog Years, and Dachshund Nola. Stop by one of those blogs to link up and join the fun!

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