BlogPaws has a Blogger Disaster Response Network... did you know that? It was created with Dr. V (Pawcurious) and World Vets - to help victims in disasters; that would be pets and animals, and, vicariously, their people. In response to the terrible tragedy in OK, the BDRN is on duty! Here's what's happening and how YOU can help, via the collective voice that is the pet community. I truly believe that as a community WE have a responsibility to do what we can TOGETHER as a group, to make things happen. In this instance, to raise funds because we know... Continue reading

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I know you're all getting these - emails from random folk asking to guest blog on your blog. I wouldn't mind so much, there's a certain flattery in being approached to share someone else's writing, but... 99% of the people asking to post on this blog are not even associated with pets. And the other 1%, who are associated with pets, somehow (sometimes just by showing an infographic they created about the pet community), aren't qualified to be a guest blogger here. Is this happening to you? What does it mean? Could it mean: People think we're stupid? I mean,... Continue reading

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Who doesn't want to help... help family move (you're welcome, Twiggy and Onyx)... helping friends with a shoulder to cry on... and, most of all, helping rescue pets? This weekend, you can help. You can do something so simple, and help so many, it will make you smile. As my good buddy Romeo the Cat says, "All ya all know that Halo is the sponsor of "Shelter Me," a PBS documentary featuring incredible stories about shelter pets given a second chance. The first episode just came out on DVD and Redbox has agreed to donate 100% of rental proceeds to... Continue reading

Saw this amazing article on dogs that have learned how to commute from place to place. It was on Facebook but actually came from The Sun Co. in the UK. The story is about dogs commuting from the suburbs in Moscow, to center city, where they have learned to beg for scraps. "Each morning, like clockwork, they board the subway, off to begin their daily routine amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. "But these aren't just any daily commuters. These are stray dogs who live in the outskirts of Moscow Russia and commute on the underground trains to... Continue reading

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by Yvonne DiVita You're coming, right? To BlogPaws, I mean? To THE event of the year? Oh yeah, it's an event, all right. It has pets galore (I hear through the grapevine - her name is Rebecca Flick - that we have a ton of dogs attending already and there are a whole lot of new registrations coming our way every day... I bet that means another 10 -20 dogs! WOOOHOOOO!), it has great speakers, it has brands that just wanna have fun (sung to the tune of "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun") and it has a ton of bloggers... Continue reading

by Yvonne DiVita You may wonder how my next words help save the planet but the truth is - we are all in this together. By "all" I mean those of us who are human, and those of us designated with the lable "animal" ... we are all in this together. The planet was not made for human life, only. What is being human about? Shouldn't it be about caring? About compassion? About sharing and generosity? Shouldn't being human teach us something... about the needs of our environment and how it affects OUR daily lives, regardless of where we live?... Continue reading

"With a Little Help from My Friends" (originally titled "A Little Help from My Friends") is a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, released on the Beatles album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in 1967. The song was written for and sung by the Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr as the character "Billy Shears". It was ranked No. 311 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. (as noted on Wikipedia) The song, and Ringo Starr, has always held a special place in my heart. And, maybe the words of the song mean more... Continue reading

It's not too early to start talking about this. Summer is not far off and I dread the news reports of dogs left in cars - with dire results. I've always thought veterinarians should mail out a notice, like the one here from The Preventive Vet, and remind folks not to risk the consequences. What do you think should be done to make this message stronger and have it go viral? Sharing this image is one way to start... and helping your vet get the word out, is another. I think a sign like this should be in every veterinary... Continue reading

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We see a lot of things via BlogPaws. Brands and new companies and start ups and just plain talented bloggers come to us with announcements about stuff they've invented or created, and we're amazed at the sheer innovation happening in the pet community. Lately, one particular product caught our eye and we've noticed a bunch of bloggers have written about it - because it's worth knowing about: Pup Protector! I was introduced to it by Trevor, the founder, and I really think he's onto something! Personally, I'm too lazy to walk my dog after dark, but I know folks who... Continue reading

I was here first syndrome at our house. Continue reading

We do it. Every weekend. We make eggs for breakfast... for ourselves and the dogs. We have created expectations. Chester, my handsome coon hound, is always first in the kitchen... with the look in his eye. How, I ask you... HOW do they know when it's a weekend? Continue reading

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Now that spring is here... it's time to rejoice! Hit the back yard! Throw the ball! Chase the squirrels! Ok... our dogs don't do the ball thing. They just look at us like, "You threw that really well. Now what do you want to do?" "Go, go get it!" we'll say. "Me?" Emily and Chester will both say at once. "You want ME to get the ball? Why did you throw it away if you wanted it?" With those confused looks in their eyes... Sigh. And squirrels...well, we don't have many squirrels. I've seen red ones around and an occasional... Continue reading

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Missing dog... beautiful golden retriever taken from a truck in a shopping store parking lot - was all over the news and the net, this week. Especially Facebook. The comments around the incident are telling. Most people are outraged that some @#%$ person would steal a gorgeous puppy from a truck. Some people are curious about why the family left the dog in the car. Some people are just mean...acting like the family is at fault because they went in to pick up a few things, while the dog waited in the back seat of the truck. Me... I'm from... Continue reading

"What did you do with Tom, Mom?" Hey, I give lottsa love to my puppies and my kitty. I couldn't love them more if I tried! I mean, really... they get hugs and kisses and treats and all that baby talk, "Who wuvs her wittle puppies and kitty? Mommie does, dat's who!" accompanies by those little kissy sounds and big hugs...so, why...why...why... when Tom is out of town do they go into their, "OMD! The world is coming to an end cause Dad's not here!" act? Seriously. They moan and cry and sit by the door. They whine and sigh... Continue reading

BlogPaws, of which I am a Co-founder, as many of you know, announced their tentative agenda over the weekend, last week. If you haven't visited the conference page showcasing the agenda, click the link above to it. <pic here is my Olive at last year's BlogPaws in Salt Lake City, looking out the window of our room... she was wondering where Onyx was as she and Onxy were the only two executive dogs to attend last year) If you have, I hope you're checking back daily to see make sure we don't surprise you with something new! BlogPaws is bigger... Continue reading

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and other truths in my life. By Yvonne DiVita I would never give my dogs up. Not a one of them. I don't care how much money they end up costing me; I don't care how many sleepless nights they give me; I don't care how many items of furniture or other material things, they destroy; I will keep them with me and love them and cherish them forever. I would never take my cat to a shelter - because she is part of my family and I would never take a family member to a shelter, hoping to have... Continue reading

An oldie but a goodie. I couldn't resist sharing this fun video of Chester, when he first met Twiggy, Chloe's Greyhound. You'll see Onxy pop in, also. Back when he was a puppy. This is just a feel good video to make you smile. Continue reading