Not quite what I was planning: Six-word memoirs by writers famous and obscure is a collection of almost 1,000 six-word memoirs. According to Smith Magazine, Hemingway, prompted by a bar room challenge, wrote a story in six words - "Baby shoes for sale, never worn."... >>MORE

AnimalAttraction makes a donation to one of their charity partners for every free registration. You'll get to choose which of the following charities you want them to donate to:  The ASPCA,... >>MORE

A friend recommended the book, Saving Pepsi. "Hmmm, never heard of that book. Do you mean Rescuing Sprite?" I asked. "Oh yeah, right, their 6 year old dog's name is Pepsi. Rescuing Sprite, Saving Pepsi, Saving Private Ryan…after awhile all those dog... >>MORE

News-Sickle Arrow: "Library patrons will no longer be able to take their dogs into the Black Earth Library based on the approval of a no-dogs policy by the village board last week. The policy does allow for guide or assistance dogs, however. Although librarian Carolyn Shaffer said... >>MORE

There are several dogaholics in my neighborhood. I "herd" it through the grapevine from a Border Collie mix owner natch that a new neighbor has eight boxers. In June, six Bull Mastiffs and their owners, will be moving in up the hill. Down the hill, a couple from Germany who moved in... >>MORE

Sam is a friendly 2-3 year old Shepherd mix who listens well and is good off leash. He is great with other dogs and cats. Sam was given up when a woman could not find a home for him when he just showed up on her farm one day. Sam is crate trained and doing terrific with housebreaking. He knows... >>MORE

Don't hug a dog. Don't pat the top of its head. Don't pull its tail. I did all that and more. I did the mother of all don'ts - don't straddle and ride a dog. One more don't - don't report me to the humane society. Don't worry, it was all done gently and... >>MORE

What do the following people have in common? (a) Johnny Depp (b) Amy Winehouse (c) Howard Hughes (d) A college student on spring break. Answer: They all trashed a hotel room.

I don't know how much motels are charging for dogs nowadays, but several years ago I paid an additional... >>MORE

It didn't take long for a news story, When MRSA won't wane, check the family pet: Drug-resistant staph could be swapped between animals and owners, to answer some questions I've been thinking about. And thinking... >>MORE

My name is Helena. I am a young adult, pit bull terrier mix and I am about 40 pounds. I am house trained and oh so social with people. I am VERY energetic and just love, love, love my toys. I will sit and wait for you to throw them for me as far as you can, so I can run and bring them right... >>MORE

Body mass index is a calculation that uses your height and weight to estimate how much body fat you have. So how do you determine your dog's BMI? Use height, weight, and length? A simple way to figure out whether your dog is overweight is to see if its butt looks fat. If your dog's... >>MORE

Fido, Fido, Bo-Bido, Banana-fana, Fo-Fido, Fee-fi Mo Mido...Fido. The name game. What to name your dog? Cooper, Daisy, Phoebe? Or Kuma, Sprite, Fido? Or Champ, Boss, Tiki? The first group is human names, the second group is dog names, and the third group is names of abs-fabulous football... >>MORE

Uno, the Beagle might be numero uno at Westminster, but I'm numero uno in Wes-consin! I'm Boscoe, a very handsome Hound mix of medium size, around 5 years old. I was found as a stray, so the shelter staff does not know much about my history. I may have been an outside... >>MORE

While watching the Westminster dog show with its show categories - herding, toy, terrier, sporting, I wondered how you can compare a Basenji to a Beagle in the hound group. Isn't that like comparing an apple to an orange? A mutts show can't rely on breed characteristics as a standard,... >>MORE

It's both a joyous and heartbreaking occasion when you bring home a puppy because you know you will say goodbye in twelve or so short years. Did you hear the one about the Rabbi ….who after his dog died, sought the help of a therapist because of the unexpected depth of his grief?... >>MORE

What happens if you get scared half to death twice?

If you had a million Shakespeares, could they write like a monkey?

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Lip-licking doesn't mean "yum-yum", yawning doesn't mean "I'm tired", freezing doesn't mean "I'm cold", and the half-moon eye doesn't mean "oh, brother," according to ... >>MORE

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According to Cesar Millan, if your dog gets tense on leash when it approaches other dogs, and you don't exude a powerful and calm "aura," you might as well hang up your dog walking shoes. Many training books stress the importance of projecting calm and confidence because your... >>MORE

Every year, nearly 4.6 million Americans are bitten by a dog. Children receive about 60% of these bites. Seventy-seven percent percent of dog bites to children are on the face.

Dog bites 3 year-old child's face at Mounds Pet Food Warehouse on January 5th.... >>MORE

Hello. My name is Brandy and I'm one super cute Pit Bull Terrier. I was transferred from another shelter so that I could have a chance at a wonderful new life. I'm so thankful that Dane County Humane Society decided to take me in! I already know "sit" and I love butt rubs.... >>MORE

My parents taught me to always say "please" and "thank you." Multiple thanks, thank you. As a matter of fact, proper Asian protocol is to refuse the gift. Multiple refusals, thank you, before you finally accept it. There is no set rule as to the number of refusals, I have... >>MORE

The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association reports that one third of all dog owners buy gifts for their dogs' birthdays. My survey says the other two-thirds buy gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, Valentine's Day, and Ground Hog Day. Linking a gift to a holiday or birthday is too... >>MORE

Thank you, Marian Speerless, for your guest column, ... >>MORE

"My dog will never wear a jacket." Roger doesn't think it is manly…dogly…for a dog, other than a Greyhound or Chihuahua, to wear one. I disagree. After all, it's not the same as putting a sailor suit on a Bichon Frise', Speaking of freeze - say, it can get... >>MORE

As I was driving down Mineral Point Road, a woman pushing a stroller with two dogs caught my eye. A recent article about the latest gizmos and gadgets at the Las Vegas pet expo showcased a dog stroller with front shock absorbers, rear safety brakes, and a bug-proof interior. If you're... >>MORE

It's routine for dogs to get Bordetella shots before being boarded at a kennel. After having done so for awhile, I asked the vet why dogs need the shot for boarding and not for the dog park. The curious answer was that the dog should get Bordetella for dog parks too.

In the 1990s people... >>MORE

Nemo is a 2-3 year old large husky with dazzling blue eyes. Nemo passed his temperament test with flying colors, is housebroken, crate-trained, and good with people of all ages and other animals. He is very people centered and not aloof like many dogs of his breed. He loves to sing along with... >>MORE

Make no bones about it, my loyalty lies with my family pack, but I also feel kinship with the other "pack." Go, Pack, Go! On game day, family and friends are clad in Packers sweatshirts and tee-shirts. To show my support, I wear green and gold too - a Packers collar, with leash to... >>MORE

My name is Sissy and I'm a very pretty Pit Bull Terrier. I was found as a stray. Maybe you could be just the person I need to give me a wonderful new home. I love giving attention and kisses. I also take treats gently and love to go for walks too! Please stop by today and ask if you can... >>MORE

(from Timid and Shy Dogs at Dogpark forum, May 2007)

1. Do you know where your dog is? Please keep an eye on your dog at... >>MORE

Trooper watches intently and executes an unsolicited "heel" as I go through my "paint the town red" routine - run a comb through my hair, dab on a bit of lipstick, wrap a watch around my wrist, poke two hoops through my earlobes, slip on my cute pointy shoes, and grab my... >>MORE

Does your dog have the coolest, cutest, or most creative Halloween costume? Post the pic on the Dog Forum! Add a caption if you like. Trooper is trick or treating as an... >>MORE

Coyotes in the middle of Madison? In the Meadowood area, said a friend. In his backyard, chomping on chipmunks. ... >>MORE

Hi there! My name is Ellie and I am the BEST dog in the entire world. I was brought to the shelter because my owners said they didn't have enough time for me and they thought I deserved a... >>MORE

It's been a battle of wits with Nellie who has been sneaking into the cat litter box for tasty morsels. The litter box used to be in the basement, but out of respect for my cat's... >>MORE

The most frequently asked question at the vet office is "What is my dog?" And the most common answer is "I dunno."... >>MORE

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Of course McDreamy is one handsome sweetie! He loves to "fetch" and even knows "drop". It's best he goes to a home with children over 10 because he can jump pretty well... >>MORE

Saturday, October 6^th 2007... >>MORE

Sunny is a quiet and sweet 7 month old lab mix with an adorable little bobtail. She was part of an unwanted litter and was surrendered with her sister and brother. Sunny is crate trained and... >>MORE

A $15 wicker table, a $10 IKEA lamp, a $30 1950s garden bench, and a $25 artsy metal bird whose eye, a rounded nut bolt, the welder claims, is from the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco.... >>MORE

Hi there! My name is Bubba and I'm a male German Wirehaired pointer mix. I was a stray, but I think I can find a great home soon. I love to play with toys, and I'm also housetrained! I... >>MORE

When I handed what used to be my cell phone and now a piece of twisted metal to the customer service attendant at the cell phone company, I thought she'd be amused and offer me a free... >>MORE

Dogs do the darnedest things. Gina - with the usual disclaimer, "not her real name" and the double-disclaimer, "not I" - said her dog's favorite game is stuffing socks,... >>MORE

At Quann Park, a woman was leading a Corgi chorus line - three Pembrokes, two Swedish Vallhunds and a Partridge in a pear tree. Well, not quite a Partridge, but a Morning Dove. And the dove... >>MORE

My heart melts when I read about crime and catastrophe search and rescue dogs. I thought it'd be fun to see if my dogs have what it takes. As a pup, Nellie was taught to seek out certain... >>MORE

Several years ago, I watched a television show about testing a dog's intelligence, and immediately after the program, subjected Nellie to the tests. I was disappointed with the results but... >>MORE

A few weeks ago, I thought about how I scale back my food intake when it's hot or when I'm not as active and wondered if I should do the same for the dogs. I think I got my answer at... >>MORE

Every one has a doppelganger, and that "person" might be at the end of your leash. It's the Mick Jagger/Bianca Jagger syndrome. You've fallen in love with…..you! When... >>MORE

Tall, dark, handsome, and buff. Kenny, a 1-2 year old male Greyhound and Lab mix, answers to that description. Kenny adores children, is fine with other dogs and... >>MORE

Can your dog talk or just give back-talk? If talking is all about communicating, then yes. It's in the body... >>MORE

If my dogs were model canine citizens, I would have had more empathy and less Schadenfreude while watching It's Me or the Dog, a British... >>MORE

Stories of hound heroics abound - the German Shepherd who dragged an injured woman through briars from a car crash in a remote area to the edge of a highway, ... >>MORE

A reader's adult Great Dane has been sleeping on her bed since it was a puppy, but now she wants him off the bed. I politely refrained from saying "what were you thinking?" and... >>MORE

A friend answered an ad for a Yorkie-poo and asked to see its home environment. The woman on the other end of the phone line said she was selling the dog on behalf of an Amish family who did... >>MORE

Why would I want to watch Year of the Dog, about a woman who is pathologically obsessed with dogs? That's not a movie; it's a... >>MORE

Is Barbara Walters still asking celebrity guests that inane question, "if you were a tree, what kind would you be?" The only answer is "a weeping willow" because she always... >>MORE

A Shelter Support Services alumni wrote: Fido (not real name) is normally a very submissive dog but is becoming more protective over her turf with strangers, to the point where she bit one of... >>MORE

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Jake is a medium sized young male English Springer Spaniel, born August 2006. He was surrendered to the rescue after living outdoors in a kennel with a wolf hybrid. His right eye was badly injured and Shelter Support Services took him to the vet to... >>MORE

The receptionist at the veterinary office tallies the bill for Trooper's annual check-up, Rabies Canine, fecal-flotation, 7 months worth of heartworm and tick prevention medications for... >>MORE

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Many first-time home buyers are aware of real estate code words. "Cozy" means the house is small, "great potential" guarantees that you'll be spending a lot of time and... >>MORE

"What kind of dog is that?" is the usual ice-breaker at dog parks. It's a Goldendoodle, Golden Retriever and Standard Poodle. A Basenji. A Blue Heeler slash German Shepherd slash... >>MORE

A dog park primer for first-timers and old-timers from Alpha's... >>MORE

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What's your name? Who's your daddy? Is he rich like me? Has he taken any time to show you what you need to live? If your dog... >>MORE

How many of you rushed online to http://www.menufoods.com/recall/product_dog.html when you read the headline, "60 million containers of pet food recalled …tied to kidney failure, death?"... >>MORE

Coming to your community soon: Tuxes and Tails Fashion Show, Furry 5K, Dachshund Days, and Bark in the Park. A "dog clothes" search on the... >>MORE

When Donna is not helping me field questions on Dear Alpha, my advice column, or co-writing my blog, she takes me to the dog park or for long hikes in the woods. Donna is a former marketing... >>MORE

Dear Alpha is the Dear Abby for dog owners. Okay, so you just brought... >>MORE

Bobby is getting neutered Monday, and I got this advice from Pets for Life:

Cody tried to lick at his incision

Here is a link to a photo album of adoptable dogs from a local pit bull rescuer. Bertha is the only full-blooded American pit bull terrier among them, the others are mixes. Many of them are in rescue only because of their breed, not because they've done anything aggressive. If you want... >>MORE

My puppy officially becomes a dog at the end of June when he's neutered. I'll be writing the third and last article for the State Journal about the experience, and I'll no longer be moderating a dog blog. I hope someone else will be interested in taking over because I... >>MORE