Courtney usually handles the Week in Review duties, so bear with me while I fumble my way through a look back at March 17-23 in the Pets Blog.
Monday, March 17
I’m a big fan of mythology, and the story behind the origins of the Pekingese breed is an interesting one. Check it out!
The Iditarod was won in just nine days by Lance Mackey — a man who has survived throat cancer and gone on to win numerous dog sled races.
Tuesday, March 18
A day late for St. Patty’s Day, I took a look at how you can “go green” with your pets. (Inspired by an article in the Health Blog about how going green at home can impact your health.)
Another day at the cats only boarding facility — and a little cat who was determined to drive me crazy. (Or crazier than I already am!)
Thursday, March 20
I was thinking about my mom’s dog Shashi, who battled hip dysplasia when I was just a little girl.
Writer, artist, and all around Renaissance woman M.C.A. Hogarth was kind enough to sit down for virtual cocoa and chat about writing, being a new mom, and how pets influence personality.
Friday, March 21
After thinking about Shashi, I started imagining what’s coming for my Moose in his battle with hip dysplasia.
Do your pets give blood? A bunch of retired greyhounds in Ohio do.
Saturday, March 22
Spend some time this weekend teaching your old dog new tricks. This week’s lesson is on how to STAY.
From the department of the future: computers may help humans decode barking.
Sunday, March 23
Just when I was expecting a quiet day with the pups, Lally went and made a mess of things…
(And if you can spare a moment, send some good thoughts towards my awesome Pets Blog partner… she’s got some family stuff going on and I miss her terribly!)