Our companion animals have a knack for breaking through barriers on many levels. While they challenge us on a personal level — reminding us to live in the moment and to offer compassion freely — they can challenge stereotypes on a broader level as well.
A colleague recently sent me this lovely, compelling video about April …

If you read Martha’s blog, then you know that she was home one day, a couple of weeks ago, partaking in a photo shoot for her magazine, Martha Stewart Living.  I was going through our blog photos and I realized that Franny and I forgot to post about that day.  So, here it is – …

Just as Martha does, we simply adore Halloween: Every year, Sharkey and I work with Martha’s crafty Crafts Department crafters to devise new and ever more terrifying costumes. This year, we’ve got a whole new source of possibilities: Martha’s line of pet Halloween costumes for PetSmart! We tried on the whole collection, and when we …

One day last week, when Martha was at home, she gathered all of the grounds crew after their lunch to celebrate Fernando’s birthday.  She served them, what looked to be, a really great cake.  Cake seems to be a weakness for Sharkey and she acted very badly.
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There is no doubt that our companion animals inspire us in many ways. They bring out our protective and nurturing natures. They provide perspective when we need it most. They can frustrate us when learning a new skill, but then quickly fill us with pride as we see them master it. …

The other day, Laura Acuna, the housekeeper, needed to go to the store, so we piled into the car and drove her there.  However, the car was running low on gas and we had to pull into a gas station along the way.  Check this out!
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I was visiting the offices at the Starrett Lehigh building in New York City the other day because I was called in for a photo shoot.  Francesca and Sharkey have become a bit irritated with how popular I’ve become, but I can’t help it – people just flock to me!
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As all of our fans and readers know by now, we spent the summer taping a series of five webisodes (for all you non-techies, that’s a video series that appears online) about our experience creating a TV show for Martha. And they’re finally done! Will Martha green-light our show? You’ll have to watch to find …

While we humans may welcome the change of seasons with a favorite fall cardigan or cozy up with a blanket knitted by grandma, we must not forget that dogs in shelters get cold too. Many shelter animals are kept in outdoor kennels or uninsulated enclosures. While this may be comfortable for most months, the …

If you’ve been reading Martha’s blog, then you know that it’s been an amazing season for apples here at the farm.  All the animals who eat apples are certainly getting their fill.  And there are all sorts of great smelling apple desserts being made in the kitchen.  Martha wanted apples delivered to the TV studio …