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Truly Amazing

This is so sweet and sad, and one of the many reasons I love dogs. It does have a happy ending, thank goodness.

Happy Birthday, Bailey!

Bailey is Pancake's older sister and absolutely adorable! Isn't she?!

When I lived with Kristen and her mom in Nashville for a few months before I got my own apartment, Bailey and I became pretty close. I attempted to take her on walks--their subdivision is set up wonderfully and has amazing sidewalks--but as soon as we would leave their driveway, we would walk past a few houses and then she would plop herself down on the ground and look up at me with a look that said, "Lady, you must be crazy. I am not going any farther. If you want to go on this so-called walk, you will have to carry me the rest of the way." But I still love her anyway and miss her lots!

Happy Birthday, Miss Bailey!

Kristen and Bailey

Wall-e

When I heard this story yesterday, I felt a mix of emotions. At first, I was amazed because I hadn't ever heard of an animal surviving after being euthanized. But the more I read, the sadder and angrier I became. How could anyone put to sleep puppies, just because they don't have room for them? It breaks my heart to think of how often this occurs. I wish there was a way to stop this from happening. Adopting animals from kill shelters helps, but there are still so many animals each year who are put to sleep because of lack of space. They are completely helpless and have no control over their situation, and it makes me so sad. This little puppy deserves the best life, and I wish I could adopt him. I just wish his brothers and sisters would have been as lucky.

Loss of a pet...

As a life-long dog owner, I cannot imagine life without one. They bring and add so much joy to life. I mean who else is ALWAYS excited to see you when you walk in the door, even if you just leave for a few minutes to take out the trash :) Their love is unconditional and nothing can compare. They become a part of your family. So when you lose them, it can be both devastating and heart-wrenching.

A couple weeks ago, my family and I lost Sophie, our family dog of sixteen years. She had been sick for awhile, and when my parents took her to the vet, they said her kidneys were failing and she might have diabetes. After much discussion, they made a painful decision to put her to sleep. I can still remember when we got her as a puppy, and it's hard to imagine her not being there the next time I come home to visit. Since I live in Arizona and my family lives in Indiana, I feel sort of disconnected from it all because I am so far away--I wasn't involved in the family discussion on whether or not to put her to sleep; I wasn't there at the vet when it took place; and I wasn't present for her burial. Part of me wishes I could have been there with my family, since it was a painful time for us all.

When I told one of my friends about what happened with Sophie, she asked me something I had never really thought about--she asked if I thought Sophie would go to heaven or if I thought she would be born again as a new puppy. Thinking about this actually made me feel more calm and better able to accept the fact that she was actually gone. Has anyone ever considered this? What are your thoughts?

Free Sample Time!

I came across this free sample from Natural Nibbles and thought I would share! We've never tried this brand, but I like to give Kirby a variety and change her food up every now and then, just so she doesn't get bored of eating the same thing every day. And I like the fact that it is made using all-natural ingredients. Has anyone tried this brand before? If so, let me know what you think, and if not, give it a try!

Pup Casso

So how cute is this??

It is a painting kit for your dog (or cat!) and it has a splattershield so it doesn't make a mess.  I really wish I had extra money and I would so buy this for Pancake.  I know, I am a dork!