Lucky me, I was given the writing assignment to “go west” right before an east coast winter snowstorm. “Which California town will you cover for the pet travel issue?” my editor queried. I immediately replied, “Take me home!” It’s okay to return to this “corral of western regalia”. It’s darn nice to visit the National […]
You Can Teach Dogs New Tricks But Now Cats As Well!
-Creators Sherry Ryan Barnett and Lauren Wood talk about their inventive greeting card company. Elvis is alive, Madonna is vogueing and your cat loves it. Sound out of whack? Perfect. It is this combination of creativity, insatiable “out of the box” thinking and love of animals that creators Sherry Ryan Barnett and Lauren Wood have […]
Animal Fair Party Page
THE JEEP®-Sponsored 2004 Yappy Hour Rescue Tour PRESENTED BY ANIMAL FAIR Was Paws-itively A SUCCESS! With cocktails and doggie tails galore, singles and their canine companions mixed, mingled and sniffed at our Yappy Hour soirees held across the nation this fall. Tour sponsors included JEEP®, Cesar Dog Food, Febreze, Grey Goose Vodka, Flying Dog Ale, Starwood […]
Dear Lucky: Let’s Go Out!
Dear Lucky, I think you’re cute. I am sorry to be so blunt. I am typically not this outgoing. Either way, if you’re interested, I’m a three-year-old English Bulldog named Winston. I’m medium-sized with a smooth coat. Unlike what most people think, I don’t drool—only for you, Lucky. I am very loyal, and I […]
Keep Your Furry Family Members Healthy and Safe During the Holidays!
The winter holiday season is upon us and while it is a joyous time of year spent with family and friends, it is also a time that poses certain health risks to our animal companions. You don’t want your puppy, kitten, bird or any other furry family member to make an unexpected trip to the […]
Who Moved My Bone? Sharing Life and Love With Man’s Best Friend
More than twelve years ago, catapulted by the extraordinary joy I found in living with three great German Shepherd dogs, I wrote a collection of essays under the title, “The Joy of Dogs: Managing the Multi-dog Home.” My purpose was to record and share the happiness and spiritual balance that animals can help us attain. […]