Monthly Archives: February 2009

Michelle Obama’s pick for first dog

It’s (almost) official. The first lady has picked her breed, a Portuguese water dog. Michelle Obama told People magazine that the PWD was her choice for a canine companion in the White House. And the rest of the family has narrowed their choices down to a Portie – or a Labradoodle or Goldendoodle, she says. I’m betting Mama knows best [...]

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Help me help her help him.

Ok folks.. We’ve got a live one with a love dilemma. According to ”Fur-filled, her new beau is just not that into her bow-wows.  Our Talent reader is perplexed and seeking boyfriend-canine-bonding advice. (see below)   Dear Ms Pet Person, So I’ve been dating this great guy – he’s sensitive, thoughtful, can articulate his feelings, is gentle and kind. We meet each [...]

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Nature’s new documentary

What did you think of the new PBS Nature show “Why We Love Dogs and Cats“? Did you see the premiere on Sunday? Personally, my attitude about both species is “what’s not to love?”  But my feelings are similar for this documentary. I laughed. I cried. I LOVE IT! From the info gleaned from experts in animal behavior, to the dog and cat [...]

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Stump the Spaniel wins Westminster

What did you think of  Stump’s win at Westminster? I confess it did my heart good to see the 10-year-old Sussex spaniel shuffle his way to fame winning Best in Show at Westminster’s big event Tuesday night. Stump’s crumpled old face makes my 15-year-old border collie look like she’s had more work done than Joan Rivers. And I was originally cheering [...]

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Traumatized dog finds happy home

It’s a happy day when I get news of a happy ending to a formerly heartbreaking tale. Back in June, I wrote about a little dog named Darlin‘. The emaciated pit pull was hours away from death when she was dropped off at the Jackson County Animal Care and Control shelter. A couple in the Gold Hill area had discovered the 2-year-old female who weighed [...]

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