Cat Rides Dog Rodeo Circus Act

My brother Jeffie likes cats. In particular, he likes our new cat Isabel. I can't explain it. I don't understand it. And now he's gone too far. He and Isabel are practicing for some kind of circus or rodeo act.

This is not a one time thing. Whenever Jeffie goes out, Isabel hops on board. She actually rides around the yard while Jeffie is on patrol. Now, as Head of Security, I have to say that I think this is totally unprofessional and I'm deeply offended by this behaviour. Afterall, cats are no good at security at all. I've tried talking to Jeffie about it, but he won't listen. Says it's a new year and I should get with it.

This all started one cold day when Mama made Jeffie wear his red sweater. Next we all knew, Isabel was climbing on board. To his credit, Jeffie did look a bit startled. We all thought it was hilariously funny and a fluke. Now whenever he goes out wearing his sweater or coat, there she is on his shoulders.

I get it that from Isabel's vantage point she should be able to alert us all to any danger, but come on! A cat is not even going to bother to tell us what she sees. By the way, our other cat, Skeeter, pretends that this is not happening. Like a good cat, she is above it all.

Woofing big time,

Tucker at For Love of a Dog

Happy New Year

Happy New Year

from all of us at For Love of a Dog Jewelry.

My Grandma Doffy says that whatever you do on New Years Eve and Day is what you'll be doing all year long. So far that's fine with me. I spent the evening last night power napping with snack breaks for cheese bits. I'll let you know later how today shapes up.

Woof! Woof! Tucker

Mardi Growl Ball Feb 12 KCMO

Save the date!
Feb 12 - Mardi Growl Ball - Kansas City, MO

This is the largest fundraiser for the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation and sure to be a lot of fun. Proceeds will fund MAAL's legislative activities in Jefferson City throughout the session. The Mardi Growl Maskgrrrade Ball promises to be a great evening of fun, food and lots of auction opportunities. Bring your own mask or take advantage of the opportunity to purchase one at the event.

For more information visit the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation website.

Missouri is the puppy mill capital of the world and there's a lot of work to be done on behalf of animals here. Thanks to MAAL for working so hard to make life better for all of us.

Woof!
Tucker at For Love of a Dog Jewelry

Pit Bull PR BAD RAP Fundraiser

While I can't say I've ever wanted to live in California, these San Francisco Bay area folks are really something wonderful. This morning I had a message from BAD RAP about an incredible program.

Pet Food Express has been helping BAD RAP re-shape the image of American Pit Bull Terriers every day of the week for the last two and a half years. They've been doing it by giving customers a blast of adopted pit bull faces on posters that hang on walls and windows in stores around the San Francisco Bay area. These posters are HUGE and they grab everyone who walks in or by the store.

Right now BAD RAP is issuing a call for fresh faces. If you live in the bay area and are interested in adding your dog's portrait to this fun collection, here's your chance. Pet Food Express is lining up fresh talent to showcase bay area pit bulls while they help BAD RAP with our barn-raising. How does it work? When you donate $250 to BAD RAP, Pet Food Express will have your dog's photo taken by a professional photographer, blown up to a giant-sized poster and placed in your favorite PFE store. AND THEN they will match your donation and give $500 to BAD RAP for their new shelter barn.

Visit the BAD RAP website to see some of these beautiful posters and learn more about this fundraiser. And if you're a bully owner in the bay area, wouldn't your sweetie look fantastic on one of these?

Woof! Woof!
Tucker at For Love of a Dog

Merry Christmas from For Love of a Dog

Merry Christmas from all of us at For Love of a Dog
{from left) Jeffie, Lucy, Tucker, plus Skeeter & Isabel, the cats; Ditty & Cakes, the horses; Sue & Gary, the humans