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Adorable adoptables in northern Virginia: Brenda & Smilin’ Sally

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Every week, I’ll be featuring adoptable pets from local rescue groups.  This week, I’m sharing adorable adoptables from Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA). Ready to meet this week’s pups, Brenda & Smilin’ Sally? Here we go…

First up, meet Brenda!  This lovely lady is a Border Collie mix and she is approximately one year old. Here’s her bio from FOHA:

“I’m a beauty queen named Brenda! I’m great with other dogs, I love riding in the car, and I absolutely adore being brushed! I’m great at playing fetch and will hurry and bring the ball back to you so you can throw it again. Ooh, I do love that game! I’m very smart and attentive and I’ll tell you a little secret. I’ll pretend like I don’t know how to sit, but just pull those treats out of your pocket and unleash the magic! I’m very alert and attentive, always curious about my surroundings to make sure there’s no fun being had without me. I’m a fun loving, super friendly girl who will fill your home and your heart with joy.”

Do you have the perfect home for this gorgeous gal?

Up next, meet Smilin’ Sally!  This happy Hound mix is approximately four years old. Here’s her bio from FOHA:

“You won’t find a ‘funner’ dog – this gal is awesome – inside and out! Sally is a gentle girl who is looking for a new home. She always seems to be wearing this fantastic grin!! She is a calm, laid back, couch potato – foot warmer, not a barker. DOG FRIENDLY. Staff favorite.”

I took Smilin’ Sally to an adoption event today, and she is a happy, friendly gal. Could she be the pup for you?

If you’re interested in adopting Brenda or Smilin’ Sally, visit the FOHA website for more information, or email doginfo@foha.org.  To view the other pets available for adoption at FOHA, click here.

FOHA also has monthly adoption events at the PetSmart in Gainesville and at the Treasure Hound in Chantilly.  To find out more info on these events, click here. 
(If you have your eye on a specific pet, please email for information
first – not all pets will be at the monthly event.  However, there are a
lot of awesome pets in need of homes, so if you’re in the neighborhood,
stop by and meet some of them!)

Do you have room in your home (and your heart) for one of these cute canines?  Then contact FOHA.  If you know someone else who might be in the market for an awesome companion, please share this post.  Let’s find some homes for Brenda and Smilin’ Sally!


Bios and photos from the FOHA website.  This post is not on behalf of or officially endorsed by the group.
 

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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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Adorable adoptables in northern Virginia: Aaron & Sissy

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Every week, I’ll be featuring adoptable pets from local rescue groups.  This week, I’m sharing adorable adoptables from Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA). Ready to meet this week’s pups, Aaron & Sissy? Here we go…

First up, meet Aaron!  This handsome Black Lab mix is one special guy. I had the pleasure of meeting him at an adoption event yesterday, and he’s an absolute sweetheart. Here’s his bio from FOHA:

“Hi! Are you looking for a very special dog? The kind of dog that brings bunches of love and fun to your home? Well it’s your lucky day! I’m Aaron and I have to say I’m pretty good looking! I like hugs and I like to play. I like to play so much that I get really excited and you need to tell me when I need to calm down, but no worry, I’ll listen to you. Maybe you can take me to some doggie classes. I always wonder what all the fuss is about.

I also like to just stay by your side while you pet my beautiful fur and enjoy life with you. Come take a look for yourself, I promise you won’t be disappointed!

For more pictures of Aaron, please click here.”

Do you have the perfect home for this happy guy?

Up next, meet Sissy!  This lovely lady is also a Lab mix. Here’s her bio from FOHA:

“Sissy is a very friendly girl.  She seems to love other dogs and people.  She is very active, though, and would do better around older children.  She loves to chase the ball and run and run.  Sissy will do great with an active family.”

I met Sissy at an adoption event yesterday, and she is a happy, friendly gal. Could she be the pup for you?

If you’re interested in adopting Aaron or Sissy, visit the FOHA website for more information, or email doginfo@foha.org.  To view the other pets available for adoption at FOHA, click here.

FOHA also has monthly adoption events at the PetSmart in Gainesville and at the Treasure Hound in Chantilly.  To find out more info on these events, click here. 
(If you have your eye on a specific pet, please email for information
first – not all pets will be at the monthly event.  However, there are a
lot of awesome pets in need of homes, so if you’re in the neighborhood,
stop by and meet some of them!)

Do you have room in your home (and your heart) for one of these cute canines?  Then contact FOHA.  If you know someone else who might be in the market for an awesome companion, please share this post.  Let’s find some homes for Aaron and Sissy!


Bios and photos from the FOHA website.  This post is not on behalf of or officially endorsed by the group.
 

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May the kibble be ever in your flavor…

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Apologies for the post title… I couldn’t resist. (Also, it will make much more sense when you reach the end of today’s post.)

I did see The Hunger Games last weekend, and it’s been on my mind ever since. I took a dystopian lit class in college – so when I read the book (and again when I saw the movie), it activated that English major side of me that absolutely loves analyzing literature. Yes, I’m aware that I am a dork.

Moving on, it’s time for your Friday linkage…

  1. This week’s punny pet names: Haymitch Aberwaggy and Effie Trincat.
  2. Check out this video compiling the 50 best (?) “very special episodes” of some favorite TV shows. I have to admit, I thought #2 would score the #1 spot, but I can’t really argue with the one that they chose. (I’m not crying, it’s just been raining on my face.)
  3. You can’t go wrong with dogs in party hats.
  4. Just because I’m feeling generous, here’s another puppy slideshow.
  5. Forget the Sorcerer’s Apprentice… the mascot’s apprentice is way cuter. (I hope that Jack the bulldog gets well soon – poor pup.)
  6. I’m pretty sure Bella isn’t really qualified to be the mascot for a sports team. Have you seen her catch? (I kid, I kid…)
  7. I love that Jon Hamm is actually kind of a ham. These goofy photos endear him to me even more. (Speaking of Mad Men, surely I’m not the only one who has been singing Zou Bisou Bisou all week? And by singing, I mean singing only those three words, because I do not know the rest)
  8. I’m easily amused – thank goodness the Internet is always there to amuse me. The They Volunteer tumblr is one-note, but still amusing. These two were my favorites. (Apparently I have not recovered from last week’s obsessions. Or my other obsession.)

Time to give cats their due – this week, enjoy a tribute to felines on film. (Also, a warning: there may be one word not for sensitive puppy ears in there. It’s not my fault – blame Brad Pitt. Geez, the nerve of that guy.)

I can’t even decide which one is my favorite, but it’s kind of hard to top Say Anything.Okay, I’m going to go off book here, and share a second video today. Behold, the most adorable hunger games ever played:

I bid you farewell for today, dear readers… may the kibble be ever in your flavor!

 

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White dogs can’t catch…

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I was obviously going for a play on White Men Can’t Jump, but I don’t think it worked that well. Technically, I should have called this post “this brown and white dog can’t jump” – however, that seemed even less catchy.

Anyway, I’ve mentioned that Bella doesn’t know how to catch. She must have missed the day in dog school where they taught that one. She tries to catch things with her paws instead of with her mouth. It’s adorable, but ineffective.

See? Adorably ineffective.

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Adorable adoptables in northern Virginia: Bubba & Hopper

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Every week, I’ll be featuring adoptable pets from local rescue groups.  This week, I’m sharing adorable adoptables from Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA). Ready to meet this week’s pups, Bubba & Hopper? Here we go…

First up, meet Bubba!  This handsome Bloodhound mix is approximately three years old. Here’s his bio from FOHA:

“I am one of the lucky dogs (pun intended) that got to go to the Super PetExpo. It was so much fun! Everyone stopped to pet me and say how handsome I am – and of course everyone had to stroke my beautiful ears.

My favorite FOHA volunteer disccovered that I absolutely adore children. I wanted to say ‘Hi’ to all the kids. And I was so good with all the other dogs. What a day!

Bubba is a fun, happy bloodhound. He has a zest for life, and he is very smart. Like most bloodhounds, he is always investigating and loves attention. FOHA saved this sweet boy from a local county pound.”

Do you have the perfect home for this happy hound?

Up next, meet Hopper!  This Pit Bull/Hound mix is looking for the perfect home. Here’s his bio from FOHA:

“Hopper has had a tough life. He was found as a stray wandering down a parkway, and his paws were very sore from his time on the run. Because his paws were painful, he would hop when he walked, which earned him the name Hopper. Hopper is now all healed from his days as a stray and anxious to find his forever home.

Hopper is a friendly and affectionate boy who wants nothing more than to love and be loved. He loves to go for walks, but he is strong on the leash and will need someone who can teach him leash manners.  He also loves to have you throw his special red toy so he can bring it back to you so you can throw it again.  When you are done throwing the toy, he loves to sit beside/on you on the couch and cuddle.

Unfortunately, Hopper was diagnosed with a medical disorder called lymphangiectasia. He is fine as long as he is fed a special food and takes medication.  We would love to find Hopper a forever home OR foster home with someone to take care of him and make sure he gets the medication and special food he needs.  In you are interested in fostering Hopper, FOHA will cover his medical expenses…all you need to do is give Hopper the TLC that he craves.”

If you’re interested in adopting Bubba or Hopper, visit the FOHA website for more information, or email doginfo@foha.org.  To view the other pets available for adoption at FOHA, click here.

FOHA also has monthly adoption events at the PetSmart in Gainesville and at the Treasure Hound in Chantilly.  To find out more info on these events, click here. 
(If you have your eye on a specific pet, please email for information
first – not all pets will be at the monthly event.  However, there are a
lot of awesome pets in need of homes, so if you’re in the neighborhood,
stop by and meet some of them!)

Do you have room in your home (and your heart) for one of these cute canines?  Then contact FOHA.  If you know someone else who might be in the market for an awesome companion, please share this post.  Let’s find some homes for Bubba and Hopper!


Bios and photos from the FOHA website.  This post is not on behalf of or officially endorsed by the group.
 

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