More caroldies from the requests file… credit goes to houndstooth from Tales and Tails for today’s inspiration.
On a related note, Santa Claws looks kind of grouchy…
More caroldies from the requests file… credit goes to houndstooth from Tales and Tails for today’s inspiration.
On a related note, Santa Claws looks kind of grouchy…
It’s time for another holiday edition of No Frown Friday. I’ve got an overload of awesome linkage for you today… consider it my Festivus gift to you.
I told you I take requests… so, today I present with “Bella the Snowdog.” (Hat tip to Pamela from Something Wagging for the suggestion.)
But first… a bonus video from 2010. (We don’t have snow yet this year, and that’s fine by me!)
The title of this post was almost “Christmas carols, doggie style,” but then I thought better of it.
Anyway, I’ve been promising you some caroldies (a.k.a. carol parodies) for a few days now. It’s finally time to deliver.
There are already some great “12 Dogs of Christmas” songs out there, so I’m not tackling that one today. I do have a few others for you, however.
Grab a cup of cheer and prepare to learn a few new songs…
Sleigh Ride Revisited
This wonderful day will be one we’ll remember all through our lives!
If that’s not enough for you today, I suggest you swing by Something Wagging and start humming along with “Walking in a Neutered Wonderland.” (Update 12/24/14: full version available here.) However, you might want to use caution when singing that around your husband or other male friends.
Anyway, more caroldies to come later this week… stay tuned.
P.S. I take requests.
As I mentioned the other day, I’m taking part in a fantastic event this holiday season – Social Media for Social Good. (Thanks to Two Little Cavaliers for the opportunity to be involved!)
The winner of this event will win cash and the chance to donate cash to the animal charity of his or her choice. Pretty cool, right? (For more specifics, check out my earlier post or visit Two Little Cavaliers.)
Today, I’m here to share another opportunity to enter. Have a Twitter account? All you need to do is follow me on Twitter using the Rafflecopter below. (If you’re already a follower, you can still earn an entry by confirming that you already follow me – just click on the Rafflecopter for instructions.) You can earn additional entries by following the Twitter accounts of the other bloggers participating in this great event or doing the other items listed in the Rafflecopter.
Don’t have a Twitter account? You can also enter using your Facebook account – please check out last week’s post to do so. (Even if you have a Twitter account, feel free to do both!)
I loved hearing about the organizations some of you wanted to donate the prize to, and I’d love to hear from more of you. If I won, I’d donate to a great local rescue like Friends of Homeless Animals. Check out some of their adorable adoptables looking for homes this holiday season in the video below, then scroll down to enter!
Such an adorable group…
Ready to get your entries on? Here you go…
‘Tis the season for wish lists. I haven’t really created a wish list this year (other than a few items I added on Pinterest). I’ve been a bit of a proCATinator lately, in fact. (Apparently I need to take a cue from Sally and demand my fair share.)
However, today’s post is inspired by the almighty wish list. For each link I share today, I’m going to tell you what it makes me want. (Not all of my themes are gems, folks, but I’m giving it the old college try.)
(via Life with Cats)
So, what’s on your wish list this year? I think Bella is just hoping she never has to see those antlers again…
Drumroll, please… you made your guesses last week, and now it’s time to reveal Bella’s 2011 Holiday Tip!
This face greets you on the front of the card:
Inside, you get another dose of Bella and this year’s tip:
Finally, Bella leaves you with some additional advice on the back of the card:
Every week, I’ll be featuring adoptable pets from local rescue groups. (I usually post this feature on Sunday, but a combination of holiday parties and a stomach bug resulted in a delay this time around.) This week, I’m sharing adorable adoptables from the Humane Society of Fairfax County (HSFC) and A Forever Home Rescue Foundation (A Forever Home). Ready to meet this week’s featured pups, Desi and Ringo? Here we go…
First up, meet Desi! This cute Chihuahua is approximately 7 years old. Here’s his bio from A Forever Home:
“Hello! My name is Desi and I am a purebred Chihuahua and
weigh only 7 pounds. I was rescued from a place called a puppy mill. I lived in
a cage 24/7. I received little to no socialization so I need a lot of patience to understand that people are okay. I just learned what toys are and I LOVE to
play with my foster brothers and sisters. My foster mom and her dogs are
teaching me what it is like to be a family dog.
In time I am sure I will
overcome my fear of people and the outdoors, but I am going to need a family to
show me lots of patience. I will need a family to continue my socialization, to
teach me that I do not need to be so fearful with strangers. I am going to need
someone to keep me on a schedule so that I know what to expect and help me get
house trained and crate trained. I am looking for a family with older or no
children, as the little kids are very noisy and intimidating for a nervous guy
like me. I’m hoping my family will have another small dog as they could help
show me the ropes.
Can you be that family, to help me learn what it is like to
be free and live without always being in fear? It may take me time, but I
promise once I learn to trust you I will be able to return your love ten fold.“
If you think you have the perfect home for Desi, visit A Forever Home for more information or email Info@aforeverhome.org. To view the other pets available for adoption at A Forever Home, click here.
A Forever Home also has a weekly adoption event at the PetCo in Chantilly. For the address and to find out more info, click here.
(If you have your eye on a specific pet, please email for information
first – not all pets will be at the weekly 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!)
“Ringo is a star for sure! This beautiful boy is only a year
old and already a favorite of our farm.
He’s very sweet, loves to play, is
wonderful with other dogs and has personality plus. His longhair coat is tan
and white and he knows he’s handsome.
Come and meet Ringo and make him the star
of your home.
Attributes: SUPERSTAR!”
Do you have room in your home (and your heart) for one of these handsome guys? Then contact HSFC or A Forever Home. 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 Desi and Ringo!
Bios and photos used with permission from HSFC and A Forever Home.
It’s Friday again, so I’m here with your weekly dose of linky goodness…
I was joking about creating a candy Bella (I blame last night’s Parks & Recreation for putting that notion into my brain), but now I’m wondering – what candy would you use to make a replica of your dog?
(P.S. Parks and Recreation, much like Community, has a documented love of puppies. Yet another reason I love these two shows.)
Happy Friday!