6 pet tips for 4th of July + a contest

June 26, 2013
(2017 update: am not running the contest this year) The Fourth of July can be stressful for pets. We're distant enough from big, official displays, but some of our...
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London Memory: Horses, carriages & fairy tales

June 14, 2013
How many big cities have crossing lights for horses?  I don't know of any except London, do you?  This is in the Hyde Park area and never failed to make me smile. It...
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Sally: the reincarnation of my grandmother?

May 14, 2013
I fell in love last month with a 15-year-old dachsund named Sally and took a few photos that I call A Study in Sally.   Sally with her mom Despite her...
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My name is Riley & this is my kingdom

May 9, 2013
Yes, that's right. My name is Riley and I own this house. In fact, I own the entire world around me. I have "people" who do my bidding, catering to my every whim. When...
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Dog day afternoon in early May

May 3, 2013
Unseasonably hot weather for April/May means 80s and low 90s here in San Jose, time to beat the heat. When "the boys" go out on the patio, they usually become sun...
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Gingerdead men and other strange stuff {very strange stuff}

May 3, 2013
Have you ever encountered things that are simply...strange? Ok, here's one: Ummm "cute, but strange." Cuts too close to home for me. Don't think I could bite in,...
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Riley’s amazing talking ball

February 4, 2013
I couldn't resist. A talking ball dog toy? I had to get it. Interactive dog toys are the way to go. Just didn't know that on the way home, every bump would make it...
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Riley’s dogbook

January 29, 2013
Riley's gotten quite attached to our new, plush comforter. It's the perfect place to do doga. The cushiony waves make a comfy place for a nap. It's...
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The god of frolic

January 10, 2013
Riley goes for a ride Held securely in the back seat by me (so no airbag will deploy on sudden stops) with the window open just two inches or so, Riley enjoys a...
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World-class hugging dog

January 5, 2013
What are Australian shepherds like?  Beautiful dogs and just perfect for ranch life.  They're energetic working dogs, happy all the time, playful,  and most of...
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