the Honorable Pinky Lee!

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I was “in the area” of the Multnomah County Shelter last week and decided it was a Friday afternoon and I should drop in for a visit. It’s always good to keep the licenses up-to-date and a little stroll through the “available for adoption” area couldn’t hurt either.

 

While I was there, I met the sweetest, most regal dog I’ve seen in a while, Pinky Lee!

He was calmly gazing in my direction as I strolled by, no barking or whining – just a simple little tail wag let me know he was happy to see me.

Although I don’t have the space in my home for this fine fellow at the moment, (He doesn’t want to run as much as I do, either.) I am hoping one of you readers is ready for a kind, mellow and loving companion.

Remember, if it’s not your day for Pinky Lee, there are always more beautiful dogs and puppies there that are waiting for homes as well.

Among the group last week I saw a 10-month-old Australian Shepherd, a Dachshund, a Bloodhound, and a Flat-Coated Retriever! There is so much love and companionship out there, go get some for yourself!

 

23 1/2 hours…

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If there existed a miracle treatment for knee arthritis, dementia and Alzheimer’s, high blood pressure, progression of diabetes, anxiety, depression, fatigue, risk of death and overall quality of life…would you be interested?

Would you want to share it with your friends and family members? (As it turns out, your dog is probably a part of it!)

Learn the secret from this entertaining video courtesy of the AMAZING Dr. Mike Evans.

Little House on the Prairie

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So, I was settling in to a basket of fresh-from-the-dryer laundry today and I turned on the TV. We have weird cable at my house, which includes so many channels that most of the time I don’t even bother looking. If I feel in need of some senseless diversion I just watch whatever’s on. (Lucky for me, it usually L&O.) But today, today was special – today was Little House on the Prairie! And it was just starting!

Ok, I grew up on this and so although it’s not exactly cutting edge, it’s interesting to see what my little mind was taking in from 1974-1985. (Hopefully not that whole time…) I’ll get to the point; I think one of the reasons I love dogs so much is because the horrible Harriet Oleson hates them! Witness Nels Oleson, the kind man and his devotion to his dog. Enjoy.

Meat Turns Five!

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   Everybody Everybody!
Now is the time! Get thee to the store and tell Heidi Happy Birthday!

If you haven’t been, Meat is one of those wonderful magical places. Not only do you get to shop for all of the best ingredients for the life of your pet, but you get great service and you’re bound to meet someone who can answer just about any question you have. (Really – almost anything – it doesn’t even have to be about pets!)
Heidi really knows her stuff. Meat is the kind of place where you not only feel good about what you buy, but you have confidence in the people she trusts that make up the Portland pet community. As far as I’m concerned, Meat is not just a pet supply store, it’s an indispensable resource! So, stop in and party down this week! See you at Meat!

Spring is Springing!

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    Sunshine, Vitamin d!
Flowers blooming, dry trails and dry fur! Running around with dogs is an great job no matter what time of year. But this time – this time of year is amazing. Sunny but not hot. Pretty, but not Summer. Inviting.

There’s a big part of me that loves the Winter time, for the selfish reason that it sometimes feels like I’m the only human on earth that is outdoors. That’s a peaceful feeling to me, having the whole entire outdoors to myself.
Of course I pay for it by getting soaked in rain and mud and slobbery wet dog hair…and I do enjoy the elements – keeping a close eye on nature – and actually, I don’t have the outdoors all to myself, do I?

This always becomes more evident as Spring sneaks up and the sun comes out. The people emerge like out of a trance, out of hibernation…yawning and stretching. The sun is waking us up and sending us outdoors to meet others like us – on the trails, the tracks, in the streets, at the parks, on the sidewalks… The sun gives us the energy and cheery dispositions we need to chat amongst one another and smile happily at being dry outdoors…running around or just throwing a ball for a four legged friend. Just being dry and feeling the sun on our faces.

So now it’s time to share. I share the sidewalks, the roads, the trails and the tracks.
I share with kids, cats, bikes, dogs, pedestrians, cars, motorcycles, strollers, squirrels, garbage cans, frogs, tricycles, free sofas…
I am so excited it’s finally time. See you out there!