Yesterday while I was walking the dog around my apartment complex, this lady, holding a cigarette and a beer, ran up to me and said, "Hey neighbor, did you try this yet?" The cigarette? The beer?  No, wait, she's holding a bright yellow Furminator in her hand. The Furminator is an expensive but effective dog brush, and ... Read More »

So it’s spring time again. What that means for me and my ground floor, carpeted, central Texas apartment is fleas. Every year my husband and I deal with an annoying and difficult-to-get-rid-of flea infestation.   This year I am determined not to deal with the fleas, and I’m going to share my tips with all ... Read More »

A good friend of mine has recently decided that she will be adopting a new dog. Now, I'm an animal pusher, by which I mean that I want everyone around me to have and enjoy pets of all kinds. I can't help it; I just need to share the love. So I'm estatic. I can't wait for her to get a dog. It's got me thinking about when I ... Read More »