DogTipper.com and Remembering Peanut and Daisy (The Duck & the Dachshund)

Posted by Barbara Techel

Recently I found this wonderful new website, DogTipper.com run by freelance writer’s Paris Permenter and John Bigley.  I’m thrilled they accepted Joyful Paws blog and Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog blog in their blog directory (thank you John and Paris!)

About DogTipper

DogTipper.com spans over 3,000 pages, covering dog tips, pet product reviews, dog news, celebrity canines, Dog of the Day, dog-centric festivals, dog travel, and more. We conduct weekly giveaways of interest to pet lovers.

Paris and John’s New Book

Barkonomics, Tips for Frugal Fido’s (sounds very interesting, doesn’t it?)

I corresponded with Paris on Facebook and she shared a link to a story she wrote for Reader’s Digest years ago about her Dachshund, Peanut and a duck she had named Daisy, and how they were the best of friends (Peanut is also believed to have suffered from IVDD).  I asked Paris if I could share her story on my blog and she agreed.  It is so moving and full of so many lessons.  I hope you will enjoy as much as I did. PS:  You might need a tissue.

Peanut and Daisy

 

 

Goodbye to One of My Favorite Dachshunds at Rolling Dog Ranch

Posted by Barbara Techel

Dear, little, sweet, plump, funny, blind Callie of Rolling Dog Ranch has crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge.  I loved this little dog so much.  Such a character she was!  I will really miss her.

 

It is always so hard to say goodbye, and it was with tears and laughter that I watched again the endearing video of Callie “pretending” not to hear when it was time for her to go out for her nightly potty.  My heart is with you Steve and Alayne as you move forward carrying Callie in your hearts always…