Reiki and Healing for 100 Sled Dogs
A client just contacted me about the deaths of 100 healthy sled dogs, asking if I knew of any organizations or movements that could help. At first I thought I…
Animal Ambassadors, Urban Tigers, Yorkies on the Wing: Calendars with Spirit
UPDATE: Calendars are no longer available. Select images are available as prints, stickers, greeting cards, mugs, tote bags, and more. Looking for unusual calendars or animal art with more depth…
Puma and Dogs on Parade
On September 12, 2010, Puma and I participated in the Alki Community Dog Parade, had some fun at Family Fun Day, and then made an appearance as author and sidekick…
Unique Animal Hospice and Caregiving Event Offers Support for Your Pet’s Quality of Life
This weekend I will be appearing at AHELP (Animal Hospice and End-of-Life Project) as a co-facilitator for their first in a series of workshops: INTRO TO ANIMAL HOSPICE AND IN-HOME…
Dogs on Parade and Authors at Alki Family Fun Day
Come join Puma and I for Family Fun Day as we march in the Dog Parade and compete in the “Looks Like Owner” contest (poor Puma never knew what he…
Dogged Pursuit Is A Winner
Dogged Pursuit: My Year of Competing Dusty, the World's Least Likely Agility Dog is a true story that chronicles author Robert Rodi and his independent-minded dog Dusty’s year-long journey within…
Creating Families with Animals Event
I've known Robyn Fritz for several years now. I first met her through a local Alki business group where it soon became apparent that we had a number of things…
Grooming for the Gulf Oil Disaster
Once again Puma is shedding his winter coat, and I am getting a daily workout grooming him. This year, instead of putting the handfuls of fur in the compost bin,…
Blindsided: Farewell Natura Pet Foods, Hello Corporate Bottom Line?
I’ll give you the good news first: more and more people are making the choice to feed their companion animals natural, high quality foods. And that choice is one I…
Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Aunt Rose
It all started with my desire to give a special Christmas gift to my niece and nephew, who are two and four respectively. I saw the ad for the Hallmark recording storybook "The Night Before Christmas" and instantly knew this was a great idea. Due to circumstances I had been unable to travel to visit them in person. Aunt Rose was simply a voice on the phone or perhaps a photograph. But with the storybook their Aunt Rose could read them her much loved Christmas classic from 1823 at bedtime, and perhaps they could have wonderful dreams filled with promises of Santa's visit on Christmas Eve.
