trendy jones

February’s masthead comes to you from: THIS post- more specifically Peggy’s comment, which totally made me feel better about my vanilla ways THIS super wicked Jones soda pop bottle label Happy February!   February 2011 Masthead (click to see full size):

pick me up

I am feeling a bit under the weather today so here are some things I am using to perk myself up: Knocking the everything bagel (“lies” and “M&M’s” made me laugh out loud) Candy canes- I don’t eat candy canes during Christmas, but there is something about that smooth mintiness (is that a word? no? [...]

PSA: Letter to YMCA in Youngstown Ohio (or Auctioning Yorkies is not cool)

Last night I learned the Youngstown YMCA in Ohio is holding an auction for a fundraiser. It’s being held tonight or tomorrow (Jan 28th or 29th). One of the prizes is a Yorkshire Terrier puppy. I think this is wrong for several reasons. My letter to the Youngstown YMCA outlining those reasons is below. In [...]

simple complexity

Nature is fascinating. I took this photo on THIS walk with the dogs.

R.O.A.R. Squad: Nicole and her dogs, Blue and Wyette

I am thrilled to introduce you to the R.O.A.R. Squad’s latest member, Nicole Spencer, President of the Northwest Territories SPCA. On Tuesday, January 25, 2011 (2 days ago!) the Northwest Territories (NWT) SPCA found out some very exciting news: They are a winner of the Aviva Community Fund and they will use funds raised to build a much needed [...]

R.O.A.R. Squad: Dayna and her dog, Sir Albert of West Green (aka Bertie)

I am very happy to introduce you to a fantastic R.O.A.R. Squad pair from Washington: Dayna and her dog Bertie! I think Bertie takes the cake when it comes to his official name: Sir Albert of West Green. Classic!  Learn more about them after the jump!   If you would like to be profiled in the [...]

it’s back

And there you have it: The return of Kayloo’s Massive Head Tilt.

badass softie

Don’t let his super-tough spikey collar fool you. Mickey really is a marshmallowy sweetheart. In this shot he is sleeping on Kayloo‘s butt. How tough can he possibly be? More Mickey photos HERE and HERE and HERE.

R.O.A.R. Squad: Julie and James and their dog, Kittie

A great big welcome to our latest R.O.A.R. Squad members from Ohio! Hello Julie and James, wonderful to have you! Julie and James are a brother and sister team who run a dog training business “accidently” specializing in agility. Read how that came about after the jump!   If you would like to be profiled in the R.O.A.R. [...]

R.O.A.R. Squad: Maureen and Jerry and their dogs, Kodi and Rocky

I am very pleased to introduce you to some fellow Canadians: Maureen and Jerry and their dogs, Kodi and Rocky from Saskatchewan! Welcome to the R.O.A.R. Squad you guys! I loved reading about how these dogs were instant friends- read more of their story after the jump! If you would like to be profiled in [...]