The Writer’s Dog Blog

Brooks Books- The Divinity of Dogs

Brooks: I found this book for Mom because, well, because of the dog on the cover. Isn't it a lovely resemblance? I figure that any book with a golden retriever on the cover has to be good.   And this book is full of "true stories of miracles inspired by man's...

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In Your Mailbox, with Love

Brooks and Kelly are proud to announce our brand new newsletter, Pawsitively Pets, from Peggy's Pet Place. We're launching this newsletter to bring you more pet news, go in depth on  issues important to you, and to share good news and happy endings--everything...

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Wednesday Pet Roundup– Fall Fling

Hi and welcome to Wednesday Pet Roundup! Kelly and Brooks are enjoying the crisp fall weather and working off a few calories before Thanksgiving. Here are the links for this week. *Through love, they're healing. 7 former Vick dogs reunited in California. * From the...

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Treats

Thank you Pooch Smooches! We love our Frosty Paws coupons! And stuffed Frosty Paws dog (but Mom says it's not for us to play with. booo!) While some people object to the ingredients, which are far from whole and natural, my dogs have done fine with a Frosty Paw treat...

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Do Dogs Watch DVDs?

Do you leave on the television for your dogs? Have you ever been tempted to buy one of those dog DVDs for your dogs? My friend Ellen bought The DVD For Dogs, the Ultimate Dog Sitter DVD for her dogs, a shepherd, a pug, and a great dane. Her dogs did not respond to the...

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Brooks Says, Adopt a Senior Dog

I'm joining Petfinder in celebrating November as Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month. Why is this one of my "pet" causes? --If you're a regular here, you know it's because we adopted Brooks as a senior dog. Brooks was 11 years old when we adopted him this spring. It took a leap...

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Wednesday Pet Roundup-

Hi and welcome to Wednesday Pet Roundup! Here are your links for this week: * More than 600 pets rescued from flood-affected regions. A Facebook group is helping facilitate reunions. * I love my dogs, but I prefer not to share my meals with them. These pet parents,...

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Brooks Books- A Dog Named Leaf

Brooks here. I'm always sniffing up the best books about my canine brothers and sisters. And I found a really special one for you today. It's about the special healing capacity of dogs. Well, I know all about that. I was lucky enough to help my human dad heal from a...

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Kelly and I Receive Mail from the White House

Look what the mailman  brought us! Yup, right in our very own mailbox. It all started a few months ago, when I read that First Dog Bo Obama was on a diet. Well, Kelly and I thought that Bo might just appreciate hearing from another dog who's been on a diet, so we...

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