Have you ever met someone who just rubbed you the wrong way right from the start? At first meeting they enthusiastically get real close, violating your personal space with ‘friendliness’ and curiosity. They didn’t intend to be obnoxious. They just were. Here is an interesting take on how dogs and people are really quite similar: http://www.boulderdog.net/2010/07/29/are-dogs-and-people-so-different/
Where Do Pets Go When They Dream?
How many pet owners have gotten a chuckle out of watching their dog sleep while its paws race frenetically in place? Many figured that Rover was romping somewhere in dreamland, and scientists say they were right: Pets do dream while sleeping. Read this interesting article about pets and dreams: http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/640298.html
We Do Custom Design Work!
Need some special invitations designed, or do you want to have a set of custom thank you cards on hand for the vet, the dog walker, the dog sitter? We can do custom design work for you, and a reasonable price! (And they don't have to be dog-themed!) Just send me an email for details... lisap@barktalk.com
The Apology Video
More Than Just Unconditional Love
Pets offer a sense of well-being, encouragement, and a reason to keep active and healthy. Seniors should consider adopting shelter older animals since they are more likely to be calm, already housetrained, and less excitable than kittens or puppies.
Help Gulf Coast Pet Owners
The oil spill in the Gulf has affected hundreds of thousands of people, causing them to lose their source of income. This loss of income, then, trickles down to their pets, who they are finding harder and harder to care for. The Louisiana SPCA has formed the Gulf Coast Companion Animal Relief Fund to help these struggling pet owners. You can read about it here http://la-spca.org/gulfcoastrelief and make a donation.
Fun Hot Weather Idea
Stuff a kong with wet dog food and put it in the freezer. "Puppy ice cream" will keep your dog cool and busy!
Sammy's Dog Tip of the Month
COUCHES.
It is perfectly permissible to lie on the new couch....AFTER your humans have gone to bed.
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