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Yenta is a diabetic dog who is needs to find her way home. It is apparent from her photo that she has a microchip. (You see the yellow collar tag? That is from a Home Again Microchip). This means she will most likely find her way home if she is taken to a veterinarian and scanned or to an animal shelter. Hopefully her owners registered her microchip with their contact information….

This holiday season one of the items on our wishlist was a new bed for the girl. After a few accidents (shh, don’t tell her I told you she is a bed-wetter), and serious bone-burying into the old, round bed, it had nothing left to give. I really mean nothing! The old stuffed cedar-lined ball was in the trash long ago and it was replaced by several blankets. A most lumpy arrangement.
The new dog bed did not arrive as hoped this holiday, so the quest began for a suitable dog bed (a cuddler or nester-style bed) that would not break the bank.
Here are a few that you might like that we just could not afford:

Here are the more reasonable dog beds:



Here was the winner for us (cost: $30, from Target):
Can you tell if she likes it or not? She already broke it in! And by that, I mean she chewed a hole in the pillow.

On a cozy block of 76th Street just off Broadway you can find a new pet supply called Pet Central. I am pleasantly surprised to find that they both carry the dog food I buy and they have the lowest price around! This isn’t to say that all of their prices are lowest on every item, but I can tell you that the service is nice and they have free delivery too (in their area). This Pet Central is the newest of their 5 locations in Manhattan (website currently under re-construction).
Can you imagine shopping in such a crowded store (see photo)? Well, if not, you are not looking for pet supplies in NYC! Pet Central is at 235 West 76th Street. Phone: 212-712-1707

When we spotted little Mika in Prospect Park today, there was something extra special about her. Who would have known she’s already had a little internet fame via Daily Puppy?! Even if we are a little late to introduce her to the world, it was nice to meet Mika nonetheless.

Can you believe I get paid to watch this?!

Sweet Phoebe was rescued from a construction site as a tiny kitten under a year ago. She’s happy, healthy, and things couldn’t be better! And her favorite toy is still a ball of paper (or a paper bag as you can see). Who knew all of that playing with paper would make such an impression.

Meet two Jack Russell Terriers with (surprise, surprise) enough energy to power a small vehicle with just their tails. They like to grab their leashes and play tug while walking through the corridors of the building. Grr!

We’re off once again to the southern US for a little peace, quiet, and family. It will be exciting to bring the girl with us to visit the farm this time. She will run through the horse paddocks like a maniacal beast. I hope she will avoid getting bowled over by goats, unlike the last visit. Maybe she’ll even take another world’s smallest bath! We can only hope.

Have you read the book “the Good, the Bad, and the Furry“? This survey of dog breeds, written by Sam Stall, is full of fact, humor, and realistic advice about common traits of dogs. Just read for yourself a section of the entry for Scottish Terrier:

Headaches and Hassles: Scotties love to dig, so don’t leave one alone in your backyard unless you’d like it to install a root cellar. They also require professional grooming. Because this breed is quite active, it relishes regular walks. A sedentary Scottie is a bored Scottie. And a bored Scottie may amuse itself by taste-testing interior furnishings….

This book keeps you interested in learning about every breed, even the ones you could never imagine having in your home. Stall gives rational advice on everything, from energy level and disposition to physical traits and genetic health problems. The truth about whether a dog will or will not fit into your lifestyle is the basic premise of “The Good, the Bad, and the Furry”.

Be sure to get this book for *anyone* you know who is interested in bringing a new dog home. ‘Tis the season when people consider adding to their furry families. Do your homework first, you’ll be glad you did.

(*If you know several people who need to learn more about dog breed traits before they choose a new dog, Amazon is selling this book in packs of 8 copies. Perfect gifts for your dog’s friends?)