As I explained last week, when Google Reader went kaput, so did my blog roll page. So I’m repopulating it in my idiosyncratic (that’s weird to those of you who like plain speaking) manner. This week I’d like to share a few blogs I appreciate for the way the bloggers integrate their love for their dogs …
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Why Cats Rule the Internet
Let’s face it. It’s no longer sex sounds that dominate the internet—it’s purring. Cats rule the internet. This phenomenon has even serious magazines looking for a scientific reason for why cats are so popular online. I like Steve Dale’s explanation: “In the world of cats, there is no dog park. For cat owners, the …
A Forever Home – The Dogma That Isn’t Always Good for Dogs
(post updated August 4, 2013) Allison Benedikt sent ripples of outrage through online pet lover communities when she admitted in an article at Slate.com that having children caused her to stop loving her dog. As you’d expect, animal lovers commented that she should burn in hell and worse. Luckily, we have several thoughtful and eloquent …
Grooming My Golden Retriever – A Love (Hate) Story
Until Honey came to live with me, I never did much dog grooming. A little brushing to get rid of dead hair. An occasional bath. But no real grooming. But Golden Retriever coats don’t do well with that kind of neglect. And so begins my love hate relationship with grooming my Golden Retriever. …
What Do You Expect From a Dog Blog?
I’ve been writing Something Wagging This Way Comes since March 2010. I began with a 35 word post about Honey. I’ve written 833 posts (834 when I finish this one). Gotten almost 14,000 comments (nearly every one smart, funny, or at least kind). I have a 23 page list of things I want to write about …
Smile – Good for the Dog; Good for You
Some women’s faces make me uncomfortable just looking at them. Let me show you what I mean. Martha Stewart is 71 years old. But her cheeks are shiny, her forehead is smooth, and she has no wrinkles in the corners of her eyes. Judi Dench is 78 years old. The skin around the corners of …
What Are My Favorite Dog Blogs? #1
I used to have a listing of my favorite dog blogs. Then Google Reader went away taking my blog roll with it. I’ve meant to create a list of the different blogs I follow but, let’s face it, anything that’s harder than pasting in code from my blog reader will take some time. So rather …
The Internet is One Big Dog Park
The more time I spend online, the more it reminds me of the dog park. Tell me if you haven’t seen these types, both online and in your local dog park: The Lurker – She hangs out around the edges. You don’t even notice she’s there until you hear a little yip. And then …
6 Ways Living With a Dog Is Like Traveling to a Foreign Country
As I prepare to leave the country in a little over a month, I’m reminded how long it’s been since I traveled internationally. As a young person, I traveled throughout Europe. When I got married, my husband and I honeymooned in Canada (no, Canada is not just like the U.S. but more polite). My husband …
4 Things You Need to Know About People Who Leave Dogs in Hot Cars
We’re in the middle of the Dog Days here in the Northern Hemisphere. It feels fitting to share some thoughts about people who leave dogs in hot cars in the summer. What You Should Know About People Who Leave Dogs in Hot Cars Let’s start with the good news. 1. There are not …