October 30, 2009 —
A serial cat abuser and killer is on the loose in the Phoenix area. Recent headlines announce that the sheriff’s office is investigating several recent “cat mutilations.” I won’t go into the gory details. At least 14 kitties have been victimized. Sadly, two did not survive. This story saddens, angers and frightens me all in one. Oddly, however, there is …Read more »
October 27, 2009 —
Wow, what a turnout! Tuesday night was the most successful Howl-o-ween event we've ever had at the Alliance PetSmart! I almost fell out laughing at the creativity of the costumes! Some of those pets had to be earning some serious "cookie points" going out in public looking as funny as they did.
October 27, 2009 —You always hear about people’s body language. Avoiding eye contact, crossed arms, playing with your hair, facial expressions. We use it and analyze constantly when we communicate with one another. How come it is so often overlooked when we communicate with our dogs or when we watch two dogs interact?
October 27, 2009 —For a long time now, we’ve referred to our home as The Island of Misfit Pets. It’s a take-off from the 1960-something Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer movie and its Island of Misfit Toys, a place for not-so-perfect playthings. Instead of a “Charlie-in-the-box” or goofy elephant with spots, our Island is the lifelong, loving home for cats and dogs who have …Read more »
October 23, 2009 —Molly and Rosso don’t know who’s boss. Or, more specifically, I’m realizing they think they are boss. I’m not sure if they’ve determined who between them is the most-most in charge, but they seem to agree it’s not me.
October 23, 2009 —Last weekend I boarded the dogs for the first time, hello separation anxiety (for me, not them).
I took them to the closest PetsHotel to my house, and had them put together in an atrium room. I have to say that even though I knew they'd be just fine, and would probably enjoy being at "camp," I felt terribly guilty as if I'd abandoned them.
October 23, 2009 —Dog's Eye View is a glimpse into what makes PetSmart special - from stories about our associates solving pet problems, to the fun experienced by pets and Pet Parents within our stores.
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