Archive for the ‘Dogs’ Category

Oh, It’s the Wiener Dogs

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

FestivALL is still going on with lots of exciting things for the whole family.  This is all about ART, and as West Virginians (in my humble opinion) are an incredibly creative lot, there’s a lot to see and do!
FestivALL celebrates theater, dance, music and visual arts.  It’s about expressing yourself and appreciating what is unique […]

Getting Ready for Bark at the Park!

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

This year’s Bark at the Park is scheduled for May 10th at Valley Park in Hurricane.
My dogs are HUGE fans of Bark at the Park! Valley Park is very dog friendly and even has doggie “clean up” bags available for when nature calls, just in case you forget your own. Valley Park’s extensive […]

Because We Love Our Putnam Pets

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Today I was reminded yet again how much I love my furry kids — 3 cats and 2 dogs. Each and every one of them is a pet that someone else didn’t want or couldn’t keep.
The one thing they have in common is that we adopted them from the Putnam Animal Relief Center or […]

The Fur Ball

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

I’ve known for some time that it’s not about “what you have.”  Lately it seems that it must be about who you take care of. 
We have a big need for a new animal shelter in our community.  I used to volunteer as a dog walker and I know the condition of the building and […]

How to Keep a Houdini Dog in Your Yard

Sunday, November 11th, 2007

I’d like you to meet my dog Pepper. Living with Pepper has been interesting, to say the least.  I first met Pepper when I was volunteering at our local animal shelter as a dog walker. I called him Otto because he reminded me of an ottoman, long and low. He’s a Border […]

Putnam County Humane Society Events

Sunday, August 12th, 2007

Fashion Unleashed

August 18th from 2:00 to 4:00 at the Hurricane Community Center at Valley Wave Pool.
Animal inspired fashions for people, all for sale
Refreshments, music, gourmet bake sale
Clothing ranges […]

Hurricane’s Starting Something New

Thursday, July 12th, 2007

Scott Edwards has begun his term as Mayor of Hurricane. I don’t live within the city limits so this doesn’t affect me as much as it might some of you. But I DO work with clients who are moving in and out of Hurricane, and it’s in their best interests for me to […]