Do you ever watch the Ion Television Network? I’m addicted to Criminal Minds, and I love Boston Legal, so I often find myself there in the evenings. They are running a contest on their web site whereby you can win a $1000 gift card for yourself and a $500 donation to a shelter.
Sloopy, the dog who disciplines herself
My middle son, Jimmy, has recently become involved in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program here in Canton. His big brother, Chris, tells this story about his Australian Shepherd, Sloopy. (Yes, he is a big Ohio State fan.)
Saturday Survey: Do You Take Your Dog to Work?
I have friends who own their own business, and they take their three dogs to the office every day. A recent story from the St. Petersburg Times tells of a chocolate lab who worked in a BP station with his human until the state said the dog was no longer allowed to be there. What about you? Are you lucky enough to be allowed to bring your dog to work with you?
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The Amazing Skidboot
Have you seen this dog yet? He’s been called the Worlds’ Smartest Dog and has been featured on Oprah, Letterman, Leno, and other shows – he is truly amazing. And to think, I can’t even get my dogs to stop counter-surfing!
Meals on Wheels for Dogs
Does your local Meals on Wheels do this? I found this in my local paper (The Repository) – what a great idea!
TiVO Alert: Dog Massage
Letterman will have Maryjean Ballner, author of “Dog Massage: A Whiskers-to-Tail Guide to Your Dog’s Ultimate Petting Experience” on The Late Show tonight. Set your TiVO for CBS at 11:30 pm.
Tuesday Top Ten: Dog Charities
What do you give the dog lover on your list who already has everything? Why not make a donation to a pet charity in their name. And how do you know if the charity is a good one or simply a scam? We’ve done all the work for you! The following ten charities are listed as 4-star organizations by Charity Navigator, based on their efficiency at using your money wisely and on their ability for future growth. (More details on their methodology here.)
Sled Dog Adventures
Looking for something exciting to do this winter? Check out Yellowstone Dog Sled Adventures in Emigrant, Montana.
Bandaging Your Dog
On one of his recent escapades running loose through the neighborhood, my Vizsla, Cooper, ended up with a nasty open sore on one of his foot pads. Of course, he didn’t want to leave it alone, and I didn’t want to put him in one of those ridiculous Elizabethan collars, so I did a bit of research on bandaging on a dog. Thought you might be interested in what I found.
Saturday Survey: Your Dog’s Holiday Gifts
Stats from the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association show that we spend an enormous amount of money on our pets, particularly around the holidays. Will you buy for your four-legged children this year?