Wordless Wednesday: Tasty Cat Toes

Skeeter does not belong to a witness protection program and she is not Amish.   She is not looking into the camera and posing nicely because, quite frankly, that is beneath her!  Clean toes are waaaay more important!

Happy Dog Daddy Day!

You feed us when we're hungry,

You keep water in our dish,

You let us sleep on anything,

Or in any place we wish.

You sometimes let us lick your hands,

Or even lick your face,

Despite the fact we've licked ourselves

In every private place.

You taught us how to come when called,

You taught us how to sit.

You always let us go outside,

so we can take a sh... Stroll.

You'll always have our loyalty

Up to the bitter end,

'Cause after all, it's plain to see...

You are a dog's best friend!

~Unknown

HAPPY DOG (& Cat) DADDY's DAY!

Dog Song Saturday: You're My Best Friend

Not only is it Saturday and time for a dog song at Talking Dogs, but it's Father's Day tomorrow.  So we're dedicating today's dog music video to all the dog daddies, especially those deployed in the military.

You're My Best Friend is not (technically) a dog song, however it is perfect for this fantastic video of dogs welcoming their owners home from deployment.

Grab a dog.  Sit.  Stay.  Grab a tissue or two.  Relax and enjoy You're My Best Friend by Queen, then have a barking good Father's Day weekend!

Fetch more dog song music videos at Talking Dogs - sure to please any dog daddy - and scroll down below today's feature to explore some pawesome blogs in the Saturday Pet Blogger hop.

Wordless Wednesday: Wiener Dog?

Rosie - aided by tall grass - 

doing her best impression of a chubby Dachshund.  

(Please, Mother Nature, give us enough dry days so we can mow the grass!)

Adoptable Dog: Her Whole Life in a Shelter Waiting

Carley is over 5 years old and has spent her whole life at the Dogwood Animal Shelter in Osage Beach, Missouri.

Carley came to Dogwood as a puppy.  Her brother was adopted fairly soon, but she's still waiting.

She is listed on Petfinder as an Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) and Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog.  Primarily black with some tan, Carley weighs 65 pounds and has been spayed.  She's completed the shelter's 6 week obedience class.  Shelter staff report that Carley is a smart girl.  She learns fast and is very eager to please.

Carley's adoption fees have been reduced to 1/2 price.  For more information about Carley contact Dogwood Animal Shelter at 573-348-4411 or via email

Some of you may remember that I first featured Carley as an adoptable dog in April of this year.  She is still there - waiting for a loving forever home.  Dogwood is the same no-kill shelter as Hailey, the dog who had spent all 8 years of her life in the shelter.

Dogwood Animal Shelter is a non-profit, no kill animal shelter that has been in operation for over 30 years.  Their services include:  low-cost spay/neuter clinic, obedience classes, and more.  They are funded exclusively by donations and proceeds from their Dogwood Thrift Shop in Camdenton, Missouri.  

We're participating in the Tuesday's Tails blog hop hosted by Dogs N Pawz.  This is the blog hop that features shelter pets available for adoption.  Find a pet at your local animal shelter or rescue and join us!  Please help spread the word about these beautiful animals via social media and let's find them forever homes.