I told you wind was dangerous!

For the most part, dogs are easy-going creatures. Our hearts are filled with love for all things great and small, which is one of the many reasons we are so irresistible to humans.

I love so many things--chewie toys, tummy rubs, turkey slices, running in the grass, chasing geese, filet mignon cooked rare and sliced thin--but friends, I must confess, there is one thing that I absolutely HATE.

Wind.

It scares the heck out of me. I especially hate those random gusts that come out of nowhere and rustle the leaves and make the trees sway and cause buildings to make those awful whistling, creaking noises.

So imagine my horror when I read the story of Tinkerbell, a 6lb chihuahua from Michigan who was swept away in a tremendous gust of wind. She was guarding her humans' home--a trailer--when a 70mpg wind picked her up and carried her away. How terrifying!

Her humans were, understandably, quite upset. They searched everywhere for her, and eventually consulted with a psychic who told them exactly where to look. Tinkerbell was found in a field about a mile away from her home: scared, dirty, but thrilled to be reunited with her family again.


This story has a happy ending, but it still sends shivers down my fur.

The next time we're out walking, and a gust of wind comes, and Mom says, "Relax, Scooter, it's just the wind" I'm going to remind her of this story. I know I weigh a lot more than Tinkerbell does, but a dog just can't be too careful.

Wind. Grrrrrr.....

Meet Bo O

It's official....the First Family finally welcomed a canine into the White House. Ladies, gentlemen, fellow pooches, I present, Bo Obama:

photo by Pete Souza, White House/Reuters

Although the Obamas did not rescue Bo from a shelter, they did the next best thing--they got him from some guy who lives on "The Kennedy Compound," which sounds like a scary place, if you ask me.

Just kidding...it was nice of Senator Kennedy to offer one of his pups to the Obamas.

Welcome, Bo! You're one lucky dog!!

A true survivor

Click the following link to read an amazing story of survival: Dog Survives Four Months Alone on an Island

True life testimony to the courage, strength, and resilience of canines everywhere.

Way to go, Sophie!

Wise words from Hagar the Horrible

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Happy 9th Birthday Mittens!

My brother cat, Mittens, turned 9 years old today. My human family celebrated with cake, but Mittens held out for the good stuff: a whole can of Pet Promise wet food.

I wonder what I'll get on MY first birthday with my forever family...maybe a nice steak?

Thunder

I do not like it. Not one bit.