been ill for the past few weeks, back and legs hurting bad and I can barely walk, drive or stand never mind get online… any and all prayer and healing energy sent is much appreciated, thanks. Read Full Story

Saturday, October 24 is Pit Bull Awareness day… http://pitbullawarenessday.webs.com/ Pitbull Blues by John Shipe http://www.last.fm/music/John+Shipe/_/Pit+Bull+Blues the song on this site made me cry… it’s so true… the friendliest dog in town… wagging tail at the speed of light… all I want to do is sniff/lick your shoes/feet, but no matter what I do I’m accused of looking for a fight… pit bull blues… The lyrics say it all: Pit Bull Blu... Read Full Story

that is the question… last summer, I had two very different experiences at inns… this is totally true, no exaggeration… which inn would you want to stay at and come back to again and again??? which innkeeper loves being an innkeeper and which one might consider retirement or another profession? this is what the first innkeeper did… 1. when we arrived, i was offered help with luggage and asked if i wanted a cold drink… 2. my dog was also welcomed… i was ... Read Full Story

Oneill is a rat terrier, five months old… cutey pie… his mom works at the Verizon Wireless store. Cici and O have been playing together the last few days … then she gets treats from SPCA ladies and others… she has a very tough dog’s life… today someone gave me a lecture on her being an American Staffordshire, who knows… pit bull terriers he said have larger heads than Staffies, and she is just too beautiful/gorgeous so she must be a Staffie, ok, I t... Read Full Story

hilarious, does this person actually have a dog ??? http://www.ehow.com/how_5512047_easily-introduce-dog-bath.html you might want to slowly turn on the water while your dog stands patiently to be put into the tub… hah ! at the sound of running water, my dog cici runs and hides… tries to become invisible, shakes, and otherwise exhibits signs of trauma to come.. have tried some handiwipes (all natural, eco friendly) from Pet Food Express, which takes off the grime without committin... Read Full Story

on Martha Stewart’s daily wag, she wrote about pit bulls…about what loving overgrown lap and nanny dogs they are… http://dailywag.marthastewart.com/2009/10/larger-than-life-lap-dogs.html this is such a welcome post esp. since the marines, in their infinite devil dog mentality wisdom have banned pit bulls and other so-called aggressive dog breeds from marine bases… sure, as if dogs are the marines biggest problem… http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/story/Marines-... Read Full Story

great photo … and adorable video… http://www.pawnation.com/2009/09/26/national-geographics-unlikely-animal-friends-explores-inter-s?icid=sphere_wpcom_inline Okay, This might just be the cutest video HuffPost Green has ever seen. Surya the orangutan falls in love with Rosco the hound dog, and then they roll around in the grass together and share cookies. Too cute. Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/26/orangutan-and-hound-dog-b_n_299010.html Read Full Story

my dog cici was a big hit today, got at least 10 treats, lots of belly rubs and head scratches, and she gave out lots of licks, too… saw a sign recently that was apropos, it said: my dog cannot hold her Licker… no kidding… she gave one guy’s leg a bath … target sells these: here’s a couple of photos of her hiding her head under the bed, while growling at me… one of her favorite things to do… don’t know why… and it had nothing to do ... Read Full Story

THE ANDIRON SEASIDE INN AND CABINS (FORMERLY PACIFIC MIST INN) If you’re happy and you know it wag your tail… Now if you are looking for a FUN eco and dog friendly inn for some peace and quiet and relaxation, run do not walk to the Andiron Inn in Little River, California along Highway One (20 minutes from Fort Bragg)… feel the stress melting away. Doesn’t look like much as you drive up, rustic ambiance nothing fancy but boy there is a whole lotta Silence. Peace. Quiet. Th... Read Full Story

The alpenrose inn is an eco friendly inn near the blue water of Lake Tahoe, has 19 rooms, six on the first floor are pet friendly. There is a nice garden area and our room (C) had a little porch outside with table and chair. Upstairs, there is an area where guests can sunbathe relax and read. Cici and a handsome 2 year old Golden Retriever mix boy named Blaze chased one another, wrestled and played together there. In walking distance to the beach and shopping center. breakfast is continental... Read Full Story