Okay pals, this is very important. From now til October 24th, Iams will be watching Twitter for #BorisIH4TH and #TeenyIH4TH (Boris-Iams Home 4 The Holidays and Teeny-Iams Home for the Holidays). Use these hashtags for the next week and every time you do, Iams will donate 10 bowls of food to a participating shelter.
You can read more of the details at @BorisKitty's 4 Paws For A Cause blog and at @TeenysFriends Providing Toys for Needy Dogs blog.
I know a bunch of you chatterboxes get thrown into Twitter jail regularly...imagine how many hungry shelter anipals we can feed just by adding these hashtags #BorisIH4TH #TeenyIH4TH to our tweets!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Energy
I like to try keeping this blog fun and lighthearted, but today I'd like to talk about something that's been on my mind.
Energy. Positive thinking. Prayers.
As many of you know, my pal @BigBoyBosco has been having some very scary drama at his house. So we got together with the #Barkbusters crew and set up a "patrol" around Bosco's home while he slept. Even though this patrol was done entirely on Twitter, the bad guy stayed away! Could this be because we were patrolling with our good thoughts, our prayers, our intention? I would like to think so.
Without getting too involved in the theory of these things, I just want to emphasize the importance of focusing on the positive when we do #pawcircles or #Barkbusters or anything like that. Rather than focus on what's wrong with a situation, it's important to focus our energy on the result we want.
My friend Rumblepurr's brother Inigo is unwell right now. I know Rumble's blog has many readers and he has many friends on Twitter praying for Inigo. But what I'm asking today is that when we think of Inigo --or any other anipal or person we're sending wishes for-- we think of Inigo as happy and healthy. Try to stay away from thoughts of "poor sick Inigo" or worrying about the worst case scenario. Please please visualize only good thoughts for him, because that is what you want to happen, that is the energy you want to send.
On a somber note, I realize that some things do happen for a reason, even if we don't know what that reason may be, now or ever. Sometimes all the prayers in the world don't affect a change we can see but we shouldn't be discouraged. But if we are going to hope for the best for our pals I'd like for us to truly hope for the best rather than worrying about the worst.
Energy. Positive thinking. Prayers.
As many of you know, my pal @BigBoyBosco has been having some very scary drama at his house. So we got together with the #Barkbusters crew and set up a "patrol" around Bosco's home while he slept. Even though this patrol was done entirely on Twitter, the bad guy stayed away! Could this be because we were patrolling with our good thoughts, our prayers, our intention? I would like to think so.
Without getting too involved in the theory of these things, I just want to emphasize the importance of focusing on the positive when we do #pawcircles or #Barkbusters or anything like that. Rather than focus on what's wrong with a situation, it's important to focus our energy on the result we want.
My friend Rumblepurr's brother Inigo is unwell right now. I know Rumble's blog has many readers and he has many friends on Twitter praying for Inigo. But what I'm asking today is that when we think of Inigo --or any other anipal or person we're sending wishes for-- we think of Inigo as happy and healthy. Try to stay away from thoughts of "poor sick Inigo" or worrying about the worst case scenario. Please please visualize only good thoughts for him, because that is what you want to happen, that is the energy you want to send.
On a somber note, I realize that some things do happen for a reason, even if we don't know what that reason may be, now or ever. Sometimes all the prayers in the world don't affect a change we can see but we shouldn't be discouraged. But if we are going to hope for the best for our pals I'd like for us to truly hope for the best rather than worrying about the worst.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Write a Post, Help A Dog!
Looking for a way to help a homeless dog? If you have a blog of any kind, simply write a post to help a dog from now through September 19 and Pedigree will donate a 20-pound bag of food to an animal shelter.
It's that simple.
Just include the bullets listed here, and add the direct link to your blog post to our Blog Hop below so we can all see how big an impact we are making!
It's that simple.
Just include the bullets listed here, and add the direct link to your blog post to our Blog Hop below so we can all see how big an impact we are making!
- Each year, more than 4 million dogs end up in shelters and breed rescue organizations. Pedigree created The PEDIGREE Adoption Drive to help shine a spotlight on the plight of these homeless dogs.
- This year the PEDIGREE Adoption Drive is raising awareness for homeless dogs by donating a bowl of food to shelter dogs for everyone who becomes a "Fan" or "Likes" the PEDIGREE Adoption Drive on Facebook. So far more than 1 million bowls have been donated.
- Special for BlogPaws West: For each blog that posts about the PEDIGREE Adoption Drive through September 19, PEDIGREE will donate a bag of its new Healthy Longevity Food for Dogs to shelters nationwide. It's simple: Write a post, help a dog.
- Thursday, September 16 through Sunday, September 19, the Pedigree BlogPaws bloggers will host a Blog Hop to help raise awareness for the "Write a post, help a dog" effort.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Thank You
I have some of the best Twitter pals a dog could ask for! So many of you have done wonderful things for me, sent me thoughtful gifts, exchanged helpful emails... and I realize I don't do the best job of sounding grateful for all you do.
So I'm writing this post because I want to shout a big THANK YOU to all of you super pals. Whether it's sending a package that brightens my day, hauling me around Barkworld taking funny pictures, commenting on my blog posts or wishing me sweet dreams when I sign off Twitter at night, I appreciate everything you do!
Thank you for being my friends!
So I'm writing this post because I want to shout a big THANK YOU to all of you super pals. Whether it's sending a package that brightens my day, hauling me around Barkworld taking funny pictures, commenting on my blog posts or wishing me sweet dreams when I sign off Twitter at night, I appreciate everything you do!
Thank you for being my friends!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Camping
We went on a little camping vacation at our cabin in the mountains. We decided to go for a little hike...
J. Bear: Well, Maximus hiked. Bianca and I kind of "rode along."
Bianca: At the bottom of the hill, J. Bear tried to impress me with his tree-climbing skills.
J. Bear: Did it work?
J. Bear: We thought we'd take a little break before hiking back up. Too bad *someone* ahem, didn't think to pack a picnic lunch.
Bianca: I imagine The Girl neglected to pack lunch because we'd just had breakfast.
J. Bear: I don't see what just having breakfast has to do with anything.
Maximus: Here I am, hiking back up that hill. I don't really know why we hiked down it just to turn around and hike back up it, but whatever.
J. Bear: Dinner that night was chili with cheetos sprinkled on top.
Artie: SHIBBERING CHEETOS?
Bianca: No, Artie, just regular cheetos.
J. Bear: Um, Artie, I think that is my spoon you've got...
The next day...
J. Bear: Who's ready to go for a ride!
Artie: I'll drive!
J. Bear: What a peculiar landmark.
Maximus: The stick points North.
Bianca: Where's Artie?
J. Bear: Once again, it appears *someone* forgot to pack us a picnic...
Maximus is a professional adventurer.
This cow appears to be thinking, "What the hell is that in the sagebrush?"
Artie: WOW!
J. Bear: What do you suppose Artie's seeing through those binoculars?
Bianca: Nothing. The lens caps are on.
J. Bear: Well, I want to look!
Bianca: Go ahead. But I advise you take the lens caps off first...
Artie: Crikey! I don't know what it is, but it's HUGE!
J. Bear: Bianca! Bianca! Come look!
Bianca: Oh, that's alright. I have a feeling I know what you're looking at.
Maybe they were looking at the two bucks? Can you see them, the little pale dots in the picture below?
Artie: Hot dogs for dinner! Yay!
Bianca: And look, roasted marshmallows for dessert.
J. Bear: There are four marshmallows and three of us. So that means one a piece...
Artie: And two for me! *CHOMP*
After dinner we hung out on the deck for a bit...
If you're not a blind dog, this is the view from the deck:
Artie: Here, I'll read us a bedtime story!
J. Bear: But, Artie, it appears to be upside---
Bianca: *shh!* Oh, the Moomins, my favorite!
J. Bear: Sleeping by the camp stove isn't quite the same as sleeping by the campfire...
Artie: I like it! And I found this sleeping bag, so cozy and just my size!
J. Bear: Uh, Artie--
Bianca: Yes, it fits you wonderfully, Artie. Good night, boys!
J. Bear: All in all, it was a great camping trip, wasn't it, Bianca?
Bianca: Yes. It was wonderful.
J. Bear: Well, Maximus hiked. Bianca and I kind of "rode along."
Bianca: At the bottom of the hill, J. Bear tried to impress me with his tree-climbing skills.
J. Bear: Did it work?
J. Bear: We thought we'd take a little break before hiking back up. Too bad *someone* ahem, didn't think to pack a picnic lunch.
Bianca: I imagine The Girl neglected to pack lunch because we'd just had breakfast.
J. Bear: I don't see what just having breakfast has to do with anything.
Maximus: Here I am, hiking back up that hill. I don't really know why we hiked down it just to turn around and hike back up it, but whatever.
J. Bear: Dinner that night was chili with cheetos sprinkled on top.
Artie: SHIBBERING CHEETOS?
Bianca: No, Artie, just regular cheetos.
J. Bear: Um, Artie, I think that is my spoon you've got...
The next day...
J. Bear: Who's ready to go for a ride!
Artie: I'll drive!
J. Bear: What a peculiar landmark.
Maximus: The stick points North.
Bianca: Where's Artie?
J. Bear: Once again, it appears *someone* forgot to pack us a picnic...
Maximus is a professional adventurer.
This cow appears to be thinking, "What the hell is that in the sagebrush?"
Artie: WOW!J. Bear: What do you suppose Artie's seeing through those binoculars?
Bianca: Nothing. The lens caps are on.
J. Bear: Well, I want to look!
Bianca: Go ahead. But I advise you take the lens caps off first...
Artie: Crikey! I don't know what it is, but it's HUGE!J. Bear: Bianca! Bianca! Come look!
Bianca: Oh, that's alright. I have a feeling I know what you're looking at.
Maybe they were looking at the two bucks? Can you see them, the little pale dots in the picture below?
Artie: Hot dogs for dinner! Yay!Bianca: And look, roasted marshmallows for dessert.
J. Bear: There are four marshmallows and three of us. So that means one a piece...
Artie: And two for me! *CHOMP*
After dinner we hung out on the deck for a bit...
If you're not a blind dog, this is the view from the deck:
Artie: Here, I'll read us a bedtime story!J. Bear: But, Artie, it appears to be upside---
Bianca: *shh!* Oh, the Moomins, my favorite!
J. Bear: Sleeping by the camp stove isn't quite the same as sleeping by the campfire...
Artie: I like it! And I found this sleeping bag, so cozy and just my size!
J. Bear: Uh, Artie--
Bianca: Yes, it fits you wonderfully, Artie. Good night, boys!
J. Bear: All in all, it was a great camping trip, wasn't it, Bianca?Bianca: Yes. It was wonderful.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Good Bye, Riley
This morning on Twitter @Ri_Guy's mom announced that Riley had gone over the Rainbow Bridge.
I had been following Riley's tweets and blog about the problems with his eye and had been praying for him and cheering him on when he got good news. Today came as a shock.
I know that Riley is in a better place and free from pain but I still feel heartbroken for his family. I know he will be missed more than words can say.
I had been following Riley's tweets and blog about the problems with his eye and had been praying for him and cheering him on when he got good news. Today came as a shock.
I know that Riley is in a better place and free from pain but I still feel heartbroken for his family. I know he will be missed more than words can say.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
5 Questions
My pal @SpencerTeddy got asked some questions by @Kolo_Martin as part of a blog game...and now Spencer is asking me questions!
The rules of the game say I should answer these questions, make up five new ones, and ask them of five pals. I thought about it for some time and most of the pals I would pick have already been asked (from looking at other bloggers) so I think I will only do half of this game. What can I say, I'm a rule breaker!
Spencer asked me:
The rules of the game say I should answer these questions, make up five new ones, and ask them of five pals. I thought about it for some time and most of the pals I would pick have already been asked (from looking at other bloggers) so I think I will only do half of this game. What can I say, I'm a rule breaker!
Spencer asked me:
1. If you could meet someone famous who would it be?
I think I would meet @ZackRabbit!
I think I would meet @ZackRabbit!
2. What is your favorite cartoon?
Oh, we watch a lot of cartoons. So hard to pick a favorite. We like to watch He-Man and She-Ra.
Oh, we watch a lot of cartoons. So hard to pick a favorite. We like to watch He-Man and She-Ra.
3. If you were castaway on island what would you do?
I would probably sleep a lot. And cross my paws and hope they have wi-fi for my iPawd!
I would probably sleep a lot. And cross my paws and hope they have wi-fi for my iPawd!
4. What is your favorite Twitter event?
Oh, I do love all pawties! Especially when the @ShibberingC play!
Oh, I do love all pawties! Especially when the @ShibberingC play!
5. If you won the lottery what would you buy?
Mountains of treats and Play-N-Squeak toys! BOL!
If you are reading this and would like to play along, I've thought of some questions for you to answer. If you answer them, please leave a comment to let me know so I can read your post! :)
1) How did you get your name?
2) How do you feel about baths?
3) What is your favorite food?
4) If you could have any animal sibling, what would you pick?
5) On a scale of 1-10, 1 being "roses" and 10 being "kill you dead" how bad do your farts stink?
Mountains of treats and Play-N-Squeak toys! BOL!
If you are reading this and would like to play along, I've thought of some questions for you to answer. If you answer them, please leave a comment to let me know so I can read your post! :)
1) How did you get your name?
2) How do you feel about baths?
3) What is your favorite food?
4) If you could have any animal sibling, what would you pick?
5) On a scale of 1-10, 1 being "roses" and 10 being "kill you dead" how bad do your farts stink?
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