Meet Timmy! Is it ok to say a boy is beautiful?
Timmy is a young male tan and white American Cocker Spaniel, currently residing at Saving Pets One at a Time (SPOT) in Burlington in beautiful Washington State.
Saturday Survey: Does Your Dog Smile?
When my dogs are really happy, their tails wag in circles, and I’d swear they were smiling. I get to see this when I come home after a long absence, such as that required to walk down the driveway to the mailbox or to take the trash out. Does your dog smile at you?
Friday Funny: Cyrus Doing the Wiggle Worm
Thanks to Morgan Rector for submitting this photo of 4-1/2 year old Great Dane Cyrus, doing his “wiggle worm”. Have you ever seen a dog look happier?
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Miss Ellie, 2009’s Ugliest Dog, Dead at age 17
The Associated Press is reporting today that Miss Ellie, the Chinese Crested Hairless who won Animal Planet’s 2009 World’s Ugliest Dog contest, has died at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, where she starred in shows at the Comedy Barn. The dog had also appeared on “Dogs 101” on Animal Planet.
In honor of the work Miss Ellie and her human, Dawn Goehring, did in fundraising for the Sevier County (TN) Humane Society, Pigeon Forge Mayor Keith Whaley had previously issued a proclamation declaring November 12th as Miss Ellie Day.
You can leave your condolences on Miss Ellie’s Facebook page.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog
From the Dog Lady’s Mail Box
Did you ever wonder what kind of mail a blogger gets? Aside from wonderful notes from readers, I also get stuff like this.
Tuesday Top Ten: Reasons I, Twister, Like Summer
Hi! My name is Twister. I’m a rescue from the humane society. Aren’t I gorgeous? I met the Dog Lady at the ice cream stand tonight, and she asked me what I like best about summertime. Here’s my list.
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Memorial Day, 2010: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknowns
We just got home from our community’s Memorial Day celebration, which reminded me that there are some things that are just more important than dogs. (Gasp!) So, please forgive me as I go off-topic today.
Below are some FAQs about the Sentinels who have guarded the Tomb of the Unknowns 24/7 since 1937. I had originally received this as an e-mail, but the copy I received had several urban legends in it, so I thought you might like to read the straight poop from The Society of the Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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Dog Rules
Found this written on a plaque one of the vendors at Bark in the Park was selling. Continue reading Dog Rules
Semi-Success at Dock Jumping!
We finally got two of our dogs in the pool, although in unconventional (& un-qualifiying) ways. Continue reading Semi-Success at Dock Jumping!
Saturday Survey: Going to see Marmaduke?
The new Marmaduke movie is due in theaters June 4th. Are you planning on seeing it?