Turkey Day

November 21, 2007

THTK_057 Just two days before Thanksgiving my Editor suggested to me via e-mail that while writing his traditional Thanksgiving Day article, he thought that perhaps I might consider writing about the American native bird called the turkey for Kritter Korner and publish before Thursday.

“It was just a passing thought,” he said.

Later that night, shortly before he walked out the door to go to work, he asked if I received his email about the turkey article. Well, my only comment at the time I could come back with was,

And when do you think I will have the time to do that?!”

After all I only have a turkey feast to prepare for us here at home and a client’s dogs to walk for 3 miles on Thanksgiving Day; I have plenty of time, right!!

So for all you women out there who know WE can multi-task and our guys can’t, I had to once again step up the pace. Now the only question here is:

Will my editor have time to proof and publish this by Thursday?)

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Please Don’t Let Me Eat These Things - Part I

November 8, 2007

sick_dog As pet owners we all know that there are a lot of things we shouldn’t let our dogs get into and eat. Certain foods can make our beloved canine very sick or even cause their death. With that in mind I decided to compile a list.

I know this list is a little lengthy but we all need to know what foods to avoid feeding our beloved pets as for the plants we need to watch out for that will just have to be another article.

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So You Want a Pet, Part Two

January 8, 2007

Okay, you’ve decided on a dog. Now what breed and size of dog do you want?

Sporting Dogs (Gun Dogs)
Non-Sporting Dog Types
Working Dog Breeds
Hound Breed Type of Dogs
Terrier Breed Type of Dogs
Herding Breed Type of Dogs
Toy Breed Types of Dogs
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Kritter Korner - So You Want a Pet?

January 5, 2007

Kritter Girl Icon - 2 Kritter Korner returns starring Kritter Girl …

So you want a Pet!

There are many questions you have to ask yourself before you decide to go out and get a pet.

What type of pet do I want?

Will it be an indoor or outdoor pet?

Do I have the time for a pet?

Do I have the energy for a pet?

Can I afford a pet?

Will the type of pet I want fit into my life style?

The answer is: Do your research!!!!

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