Voting for the DogTime Best Dog Blog Award ends tomorrow, Friday, Aug 20, so if you haven’t voted for us (using every email address you have), could you make time to do that today? Please? For extra credit, ask everyone you know to do the same. We’d be forever grateful.
So, remember when we were asked to do a product review of SweetSpots, that new doggy frozen treat? Well, as a thank you, Jill Gainer, the brand manager from Nature’s Variety, sent me 10 coupons for $1.50 off one 4-pack carton. I also have a ONE special coupon for one FREE 4-pack carton. (Most of the coupons expire Sept 30, 2010.)
In the midst of Ginko’s post-op infection worries from last week, he also began drinking and peeing excessively. And, I mean off … the … charts. He would literally stand next to the empty water bowl and cry. He also began waking us up early because he had to go so badly and because he desperately needed to drink more water.
It’s official. The girls of Champion of My Heart, along with several members of our blogging coalition, will launch our Be the Change effort September 1. You can read all about it on our new microsite called … Never Shock a Puppy.
A month ago, we launched an Adopt Charlie Social Media Blitz. We succeeded in bringing attention to Charlie’s need for a new kid-free home. In fact, some 3,500 people clicked through to learn more about her, but her family received not a single phone call or email from anyone interested giving Charlie a more fear-free life in her later years.
We had a VERY important blog post scheduled for today, but there are a couple glitches in our lives that caused a delay. One is work-related. One is yet-another potential scare with Ginko’s health. We got some additional news on Tom’s health this week as well, so we could use some good mojo … if you have any today.
Oy! Last Thursday, Ginko finished taking his post-op antibiotics. And, based on the outcome of his surgical cultures, we hoped that would be enough. But … nope! By mid-day Saturday, his surgery knee produced a swollen/squishy spot about the size of a marble. The infection is back.
My colleague Lisa Collier Cool posted a nice piece on the HealthyMagination Blog in July about animal-assisted therapy (AAT) at a children’s hospital in Columbus, Ohio. It got me thinking.
Last week, during one of our regular walks, Lilly and I got chased down by a couple of spaniels with whom we’ve had trouble (off and on) for years. Considering that Lilly is suddenly hiding again inside the house (behind the toilet, in the basement, etc.), I suspect the scare is having lasting effects.
Do not faint. We actually have dog training news to report. For the FIRST time since February 3, Lilly and I went to our advanced pet dog training class (drop-in) last Sunday. It’s a miracle. I know.
