I am pretty sure that dogs have convened and agreed to create their own dictionary. Orson’s dictionary would probably look something like this. All gone – this is a trick, there is always more food, never ever stop begging. Come – determine if there are any treats...
I drive around the corner, almost home, and there he is, a cute yellow dog. He is adorable. He is loose. He is alone. He has not been taught to look both ways before crossing the street. I must catch him and reunite him with...
It is fun, easy, and rewarding! Fun because you are working with kids, kindergarten to 5th grade. Easy because it is a simple, yet heartfelt, one hour presentation. Rewarding because it promotes empathy and compassion for animals. Bark Avenue Foundation needs your help in Los...
Every day I am thankful for dogs. I am grateful for their wagging tails and smiling faces. I appreciate their love of life. I am heartened by their enthusiasm each morning and their peaceful rest each night. I am inspired by their resilience, strength, and...
Music invigorates; dancing is pleasure; and when my dogs join me it is sheer joy. I play a song and dance; Orson and Xuma strut in with wagging tails. We all do our own moves, stepping and spinning. I pretend to hold a microphone and...
Is your dog lonely? Bored? Have separation anxiety? Is your dog very social and loves to play with other dogs? Perhaps you feel guilty about leaving your dog alone while you are at work, as I do. These are often the reasons people consider getting...
This morning Xuma and I hit the road early to participate in the annual Strut Your Mutt, a walk to raise funds for Best Friends Animal Society. Xuma is very social – all dogs and people are potential friends, so it was especially fun for...
Dogs have an innate ability to celebrate all the seasons. So let's celebrate autumn with them. The leaves change color and give us beauty. [caption id="attachment_550" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Photo courtesy of Pixabay[/caption] The leaves fall and become our playground. [caption id="attachment_547" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Photo Courtesy of Pixabay[/caption] The air is cooler,...
The painting has begun at Portraits of Hope! Colorful dogs, cats, bunnies, bones, and flowers are being painted for installation in Los Angeles County animal shelters. Portraits of Hope reports that this past weekend session rocked! There were more than 255 participants ranging in age...
Small dogs often have large personalities. Mitch Boyer's dachshund Vivian is one such dog. Boyer set out to capture Vivian's true nature. Using photo shop and his creative mind, Boyer has created images of Vivian that match her characteristics. The photos of a giant dachshund are...
