Be My Dog

Halloween Day

Halloween at our house . . .

Seems to be some odd hazing ritual for little Romeo.

A pre-rush nap for Shakespeare and dad a.k.a. Zombie

Pumpkins carved and lit . . .

After trick-or-treating time is over, Shakespeare is exhausted. It's a tough job to be Super Dog.

Good Dog, Smart Dog - NYTimes.com

via www.nytimes.com

Great article in the New York Times about hard working, smart dogs helping with conditions such as seizures and anxiety disorders. A recent application of service dogs is to assist veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Have a happy and safe Halloween!

I'll be posting some Shakespeare action shots later today. In the meantime, here are some articles including Halloween pet safety.

Who says cats and dogs don't get along?

Those people clearly haven't met Shakespeare and Princess. These two are not shy about showing their love for one another. 

Shakespeare has been feeling sick for the last few days and I've been worried about him. I might be more worried about him because I just lost my beloved cat, Puck this past summer. I admit, I am nervous about my pets' health now. 

So I've given Shakespeare a prescription of bed rest until we can get him to the vet tomorrow morning. Princess came up to him, snuggled, rubbed, and purred. I'm guessing she knows Shakes needs her healing purr and the comfort of her love. And she has his back. 

"Fighting like cats and dogs" is a phrase written by someone that doesn't know the animal harmony I experience with my sweet little furry ones.

La Haute Couture pour les chiens i.e. cool couture for my pooch!

When I saw this website I thought it might be over-the-top and then I saw how beautiful the clothing is. Ok, it's not for everyone but maybe a little splurge? http://www.lefificouture.com 

This beautiful doggy sweater is called Flamenco du Soir.

Maybe I will splurge and get one of the more manly/male sweaters for Shakespeare as a special present for Christmas. 

Click to Give @ The Animal Rescue Site

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Jay Leno and Chris Rock Aren't Funny About Dog Fighting

via animalrights.change.org

How is it that Chris Rock and Jay Leno can minimize and joke about Michael Vick's disgusting behavior and barely anyone notices? Shame on both Chris Rock and Jay Leno.

Dog fighting is NOT funny.

Adopted! Featured Pets Find Forever Homes

Time to celebrate!! A couple of featured rescues find their new families. There are plenty of great pets available at the Oak Park Animal Care League.

Dustin the Cockapoo was adopted this weekend . . .

So was the stylish kitty, Han Solo!

I love Halloween! Happy pre-Halloween to all of my anipals!!!

Anyone can be a pumpkin on Halloween  . . .

Or a super hero . . .

Or hang out with a pumpkin . . .

Need some Halloween (Howlween?!?) ideas? See the dog and cat costumes, free stencils and pet costume contests!

Han Solo has a new costume today!

I love this kitty's sense of style. After wearing a pirate costume and a clown wig, today he decided to go as a jester! I'm really rooting for this stylish, good-natured kitty to find a forever-home.

If you are interested in adopting this well-rounded kitty, he is staying with Oak Park Animal Care League.