Category Archives: This and That

Yes, I let my dogs eat from the table. I admit it; I’m a bad pet owner. And while usually they wouldn’t agree with that assessment, there are two times they definitely would. Let me first assure you that my wife, Teresa, doesn’t approve of my dog-feeding habits, so I have to sneak them small […]

This year, I would like to thank each and every one of you for being there with your prayers and shares for pets in need, and for showing your compassion and kindness every day of the year. You are the very best, most dedicated pet lovers I have ever known. Thank you, my friends, and […]

UPDATE: Entries are now closed! Have you ever wondered what breeds went into the making of our sweet little distemper survivor shelter puppy, QT Pi Becker? So did we, so we purchased a Wisdom Panel test to find out. QT Pi thought it would be fun to make it a guessing contest, and we never […]

To my friends and neighbors, and anyone planning a trip to northern Idaho during October: You have a chance to have a scary lot of fun and help our community’s homeless pets at the same time! Second Chance Animal Adoption, the shelter where I adopted my beloved Gracie, is holding its fifth annual Howloween Town […]

I’ve read some great pet books this summer (mostly on airplanes!). Here are some happy tales about happy tails that I think you’ll enjoy; I know I did! Dog Gone: A Lost Pet’s Extraordinary Journey and the Family Who Brought Him Home By Pauls Toutonghi A real nail-biter about a Goldern Retriever named Gonker lost […]