We've been on WordPress for a week and have a thank you note to write! We'd like to thank the entire WordPress community for the warm welcome we've been given here! You've all made this corner of the internet a friendly, positive, happy place to be. Giving you five! (image via) … [Read more...]
The Road Not Taken
I got to thinking about this poem this morning while walking in the woods with Juno. (Is this a favourite poem for you too?) Have you ever taken the road less travelled? (image via) Of course, our road looked more like this... But never mind. It's not what the road looks like, but which one you take, right? Try it. Wonder where THAT'll lead! … [Read more...]
Do Dogs Get Acne?
Yes! Dogs do get acne, just like their human counterparts. Generally, acne isn't a major health problem for dogs and is easily preventable and treatable when it does flare up. Most acne in dogs will clear up once they reach maturity, but it can reoccur over their lifetime. Dog acne can appear as red pimples, blackheads, or whiteheads, just like … [Read more...]
The 10 Most High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
No doubt this is a topic that's open to huge debate, but here's a round-up of the top 10 dog breeds that make most of the high-maintenance lists most of the time. While the reasons range from frequent grooming needs to high levels of energy, to soaring health costs and the need for constant attention, this is worth a read before you open up your … [Read more...]
Dogs In Popular Culture – Day 1: The Beloved Dogs Of Literature
Who hasn't read a book with a dog in it where the dog didn't make it better? You can't not root for the character with the trusty canine sidekick. Dogs have been main and supporting characters in writing for centuries. Here's a list of 9 of the most beloved dogs in literature. 1. Argos (The Odyssey) - He waited 20 years for his master to return. … [Read more...]