When we were at Lake Farm Park last weekend, we got to see some beautiful dogs who are a part of the park’s dog ambassador program. They help the rangers keep order in the parks and act as goodwill ambassadors for the visitors. Thought you might enjoy some pictures.
Continue reading Pictures of the Lake MetroParks Dog Ambassadors
We just got home from our community’s Memorial Day celebration, which reminded me that there are some things that are just more important than dogs. (Gasp!) So, please forgive me as I go off-topic today.
Below are some FAQs about the Sentinels who have guarded the Tomb of the Unknowns 24/7 since 1937. I had originally received this as an e-mail, but the copy I received had several urban legends in it, so I thought you might like to read the straight poop from The Society of the Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Continue reading Memorial Day, 2010: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknowns
to all of you 4-legged and 2-legged moms out there!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
I was in Newark, Ohio on business earlier this week, and had the opportunity to stay at a beautiful hotel called Cherry Valley Lodge. It was set up to look like an old time hunting lodge, but the art work hanging on the walls was something else.
Continue reading Sad, sad terriers
Most of what I learned at the conference had to do with making me a better blogger, but I did have a few things I wanted to share with you.
I just got back from the BlogPaws 2010 Conference in beautiful Columbus, Ohio. It was the first ever meeting of people who blog about pets. They expected 50 people and got over 250 participants! I had a great time, and it was wonderful to meet some of my readers and fellow bloggers. With the help of this group, hopefully I will become a better source of information for all of you. I even learned how to set up contests and sweepstakes, so you may see some of those coming soon!
One of the other hats I wear (when I’m not wearing my “Blogger Extraordinaire” hat) is that of a rape crisis educator. I’ve been teaching some classes about law enforcement’s response to sexual assault at the Canton Police Department, and one of my students last week was a K-9 officer who works with Risk, pictured here.
Is anyone else absolutely in love with the Bloodhound in the movie “Sweet Home, Alabama”? We’re watching it tonight for the umpteenth time on USA Network.
Baron, the dog who played Bryant, is SO cute! I just love the scene where he jumps in the lake and stays under so long you think he’s dead, then he just pops back up like nothing has happened.
For those of you into movie trivia, the first dog to have lived with Andrew was named Bear. When he died, Andrew named his new dog Bryant, in tribute to the legendary football coach from the University of Alabama.
For more information on Baron and how he was trained to do his scenes, see the review on Aha Film.
Hope you had a safe, restful, and happy holiday today!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Today is The Dog Lady’s birthday. Please join us in sending her best wishes.
Thanks,
Cooper, Kayla, Maggie, and Penny
(her 4-legged kids)
As a way of saving money, many people have begun purchasing medications for their animals over the net. What do you think about this practice?
Continue reading Saturday Survey: Would you buy pet meds on the Internet?