Having furry kids is not always smooth sailing, but I guess that is what parenting is all about, really. My little Minnow whom you recently met has what seems to be some discomfort in her lower back and legs. Needless to say we have been to every specialist under the sun and Minnow …
In recent weeks I’ve shared some of my own very happy adoption tales — first Pickles, then Minnow. This week I’d like to call your attention to some great ones sent in by our very own DW readers!
You can read more in our Stories of Adoption gallery and add your own! Please send us more …
It is with great pride and pleasure that I introduce you to my newest fur child, Minnow! She arrived at 5 years old weighing 3 lbs, 11 oz of pure love and joy! Mother and daughter are resting comfortably
You may have gathered from my tribute to the late great Pickles, that I …
I can’t tell you how appreciative I am of your kind comments following Part 1 of my tribute to Pickles last week!
Soon after joining you here at the DW, I wrote about the challenges of losing a companion animal. And it is now that I am sharing some of my personal thoughts on the very …
I can’t believe it’s been a year already! I thank you all for being such engaged and supportive readers since my having joined you here at the DW. I also want to thank Martha and DW editor Mark Ganem for inviting me to join such elegant canine authors as Frannie and Sharkey!
Many of you wrote …
While I’m certainly no Martha Stewart, I occasionally try my hand at creative recipes — especially if they are for my furry family members.
A friend of mine recently shared a tip for a nifty summer dog treat. I decided to give it a try, and it was a huge hit with my canines and their …
I’d hate to make worry warts out of us doting pet parents but I thought the safety tips below might be useful to DW readers. As a concerned mother to my furry kids, I always want to be in the know on this sort of stuff.
While the following list does not include all hazards, you …
There is little in life as uplifting as witnessing dogs playing in water. Their reckless abandon and complete lack of self consciousness are a joy to witness. They remind us to enjoy the moment and to gain some perspective on the simpler things that can bring us meaning and joy. So with the summer in …
On a recent trip to the East Coast from California, I had the pleasure of escorting Ms. Rosie, an adorable little shih-tzu, to her new home. Rosie had only hours left at the shelter when an adopter across the country offered her a second chance. In turn Rosie, has offered Julia, her new mom, a …
If you’ve ever heard an un-spayed cat in heat, you know first hand how insistent they can be about wanting to get out there and ‘mingle’ with their male friends to make more kittens. I’ve often joked that they’d put on red lipstick and click around in high heels if they could. But, similar to …
