The Writer’s Dog Blog

Canine Cancer Survivor Becomes Therapy Dog

Mom, tell me again the story about how you chose me. Ernest, we chose you because you needed us, and we needed you. I'm so excited that Ernest's adoption story is shared on Chewy.com's Pet Stories. I've been a Chewy Influencer for years, reviewing and blogging about...

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Paws to Remember- a tearful and joyful celebration

I was leafing through the local Advertiser newspaper when I saw this notice. The event was one I knew well, but there was something else: This is an annual event held at Nassau Vet--a night to remember the pets lost that year. I'd been to this event before, sadly, a...

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Santa Snacks for Dogs #ChewyInfluencer

Do you get a stocking for your dog? We do! What do you think of this one? I couldn't resist this one for Ernest and Pete! Perfect for any good dog! As a Chewy Influencer, we were excited to receive a sample of Blue Buffalo Santa Snacks. I thought they make the perfect...

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Wordless Wednesday. Love from Chewy.com #ChewyInfluencer

I'm so grateful to be a #ChewyInfluencer. Not only because I get to sample and review great products, from Chewy.com, but also because they continually make their bloggers feel appreciated. Just look at these amazing portraits of Ernest and Petey they sent us? We love...

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All Creation Waits book giveaway

Are you looking for a book to help you connect more to nature AND get more out of the holiday season? Then check out All Creation Waits by Gayle Boss ...I'm giving away two copies of All Creation Waits here today, so you too can enjoy this wonderful book. All Creation...

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Stray Magic review and book giveaway!

If only finding true love was as easy as falling for a stray dog. That's what Cara Snow thought. She worked in a specialty pet boutique, and always seemed to go crazy for some homeless pooch at their adoption clinics. But her love life was a disaster! In her new book,...

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Oh, the Mistakes we Make

To err is human, to forgive canine In raising and training our dogs, we are likely to make some mistakes. I feel like I still have so much to learn in training especially. (Perhaps Petey and Ernest are training me!) Ernest thinking, "How can I make her understand what...

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