The Writer’s Dog Blog

Art for a great cause

Last week, artist Mechelle Roskiewicz of Loved Dog Art set up her easel and took brush to canvas to portray a local hero--Hudson the railroad dog. Hudson, with his adorable cocked ears and big pittie smile, wearing a blue argyle vest, pulled his dad torward the...

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Animal Stars Book Review and Giveaway

Sometimes a shelter pet becomes a loving family member.  And other times, he also becomes a star! Ike: "Do you think even I could become a star?" Do you have a favorite animal actor? Maybe it's: Chico as Hachi Guido as Paulie Finder as Joey, War Horse Casey as...

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3 Dog Night

Wordless Wednesday- Kelly, Zeke and Ike have each found their place in our home--Where did the puppy go? Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop

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A Dog’s Alphabet: G – L

I thought it would be fun to send Kelly and Ike back to school, and they've started by learning the alphabet. Last week we covered A-F and many of you contributed wonderful ideas of your own. I can't wait to hear your ideas this time around! Here's our friend Gunner,...

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Blog the Change- Animal Hoarding

Be the Change for Animals- Blog the Change Every time I hear the news of a case of animal hoarding, I cringe. Watching video of authorities and rescue groups carry out cage after cage of malnourished and filthy cats and dogs, and sometimes rabbits, snakes or other...

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A Snack and Two Books

What sounds nicer than settling down with a good book and a snack? Here's Kelly and Ike, enjoying a little down time on a crisp fall afternoon.  So, let's take a look at what Kelly and Ike are into these days. First, the snack-- Chewy.com asked us if we'd like to...

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A Visit to the Petting Paddock

One of the best parts about autumn is going apple picking...and by that I mean going to the farm stand and buying apples...and by apples I mean cider donuts. This past week I got a pleasant bonus to my farm stand experience with a hay ride and petting paddock. Here...

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Pawprints on my Heart premiers

When I'm not chasing Kelly, Ike and Zeke around, and blogging here at The Writer's Dog, I also write for Guideposts magazine--helping bring to you inspirational stories of hope, faith, prayer, positive thinking, and personal growth. Now I am honored and excited to be...

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