Archive for December, 2009
Inside the Mind of Assistance Animals
We’re all pet lovers. No argument there. We love being around them, watching them do their animal thing, laughing at their antics and enjoying the love and happiness they provide. Sometimes, involuntarily or not, we try to see life through their eyes. “What do they think about?” Of course not being a dog, and only [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Christmas Toys…what christmas toys! They are already destroyed!
If your dog is anything like, mine, you hand them a tennis ball, and before you can turn around, the fuzz is being torn off and it is already in 15 pieces. I wish I could say that is an exaggeration, but it’s not. We can’t give our lab Moose anything that is stuffed, rubber, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )How fat is too fat?
With the holidays upon us, everyone is concerned about the few extra pounds we will be putting on. With the snacks, candy, turkey and ham dinners, we will most likely be feasting this holiday season. While we continue to eat and eat, we tend to give our pets more treats too. After all, it is just [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The Etiquette of Meeting Assistance Animals
It’s a given that most people like animals, and animals attract people. It happens everywhere, but throw in the factor of a dog in an environment where dogs are not usually seen, such as a supermarket, restaurant or in an airport or museum. Let’s add one more variable. The dog is working, and it’s doing [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Christmas With Furry Kids
Yes, it’s true. This holiday season my husband and I loaded up the “furry kids,” Indy and Lola and took them to see Santa. Are we crazy? No, we’re just enjoying the holidays like any family, expect our “kids” are furry and four legged. Actually, the Santa we went to see was especially for pets, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Dogs at christmas
This is very cute, I need to train my dogs to do this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUtPKbMwnRo
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Cats for Fun
Why do cats hate water? Well, I don’t know that it is true to say cats hate water. Unlike dogs, most of which have swimming in their instincts, cats just aren’t in contact with it as often. If you give a dog a bath that has never seen water, they are probably going to be [...]
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