by DustyAdmin | Nov 3, 2016 | Special Days, Uncategorized
November 3 is Cliché Day. Yes, really. It doesn’t rise to the occasion as does Veterans Day, but let’s have some fun! Clichés are overused and tired platitudes that became overused because there’s usually a grain of truth in it. On the other hand, some are...
by DustyAdmin | Jul 2, 2016 | Behavior, Special Days
What’s not to love about the Fourth of July? Patriotic parades, grilling hotdogs on the barbecue, spending time with friends and of course, fireworks. But to our pets, the holiday may seem more like the upcoming science fiction movie, Independence Day, where...
by DustyAdmin | Dec 2, 2015 | Special Days, Uncategorized
December 2 is National Mutt Day. I don’t really like the term “mutt.” It sounds derogatory. I prefer “dog of all breeds. Regardless, it’s all about embracing, saving and celebrating mixed breed dogs. So please visit your local shelter and...
by DustyAdmin | Jul 15, 2015 | Behavior, Cat safety, Cats, Odd News, Special Days, Uncategorized
Today is July 15, National Pet Fire Safety Day. Many years ago I was spending Christmas day at my Aunt Beverly’s home. Beverly was a first-time cat owner and, as often happens to compassionate people, Puddy had recently wandered up to her home and moved in. The...
by DustyAdmin | Apr 30, 2015 | Cats, Special Days, Uncategorized
Today is National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day. Consider going your nearest shelter and checking out the amazing animals they have available.\r\n\r\nWe all have certain looks we love, but like a human life long companion, a relationship is more than about blue eyes or...
by DustyAdmin | Mar 2, 2015 | Odd News, Special Days
Today is Texas Independence Day, the 179th anniversary of the day the fledgling country adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence at Washington-on-the-Brazos. I’m a fifth generation Texan, and March 2 has great meaning to our family. So while I was pondering...
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