One of my favorite days of the year is Giving Tuesday. This new global day of giving back, always makes me hopeful and also leaves me feeling empowered. Because I can make a difference for others.This year I'll be donating to Best Friends Animal Society. Even better, all donations made on Giving Tuesday will be matched by generous supporters of Best Friends. Which is one more awesome reason to donate now! If you can't give on Tuesday, your gift will still be matched this holiday ... continue reading
Black Friday Deals for Dog Lovers
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of the links, I'll earn a small fee at no additional cost to you.I'm not normally one for Black Friday shopping, but I found a couple of online deals that are too great not to share with you. First off my friend Carolynn Lemke from Noble Friends is having a fantastic deal!At checkout use this code to save 50%: "AllWeekend"The package includes 1 Custom Illustration (just send in a clear photo), 2 Art ... continue reading
Happy Tails: Boots the Boston Terrier
I wanted to feature Boots as soon as my sister, Alice G Patterson, told me she photographed a Boston Terrier. What I didn't realize that in addition to great photos, Boots has a wonderful story. From Ali: "Boots is our crazy, stinky, snuggly Boston Terrier. He was adopted by Shaun about five years ago from S.N.O.R.T. Rescue when he was almost three years old. He had a 'ruff' past, cycling through at least four homes before Shaun brought him to his forever home. He is a high ... continue reading
Happy Tails: Jax and Lizzy
We went from sunny and 70 to a white out, school closing snowstorm in just over a day. I haven't ventured out with my dogs and camera yet. However, I know you'll enjoy these snowy photos from Davin G Photography. These photos were taken last winter.From Davin: "It was tough to keep Jax and Lizzy’s attention, to say the least, but it was fun to capture these two gorgeous Mastiffs chewing on sticks and playing in the snow. I admit that I ran out of breath a few times as I struggled to ... continue reading
In Loving Memory: El Guapo the Senior Pug
November is Adopt A Senior Month. I know that many people are reluctant to adopt an old dog, but I hope to change some minds with this cutie pie Pug, El Guapo. Sadly, El Guapo crossed the rainbow bridge, but not before he made himself one of the family! These pictures by April and Bryan Photography show just how wonderful senior dogs are!From April: "El Guapo's humans adopted him late in his life. He wasn't in good health when he joined the family, had lost his hearing, and was not ... continue reading









