Would you believe, I almost forgot about this hop?

True story, I was just settling in for some, “Hollywood Medium” when I realized, Oh shit, I need to write a PBS for tomorrow! So I jumped right on the computer, and managed to get it done. Half a jar of Almond Butter later…here it is.

Buckle up, here we go.

Thankful Thursday – Getting That Happy Back by Jan at Wag ‘N Woof Pets. – As anyone who has a fearful dog knows, no matter how hard we try, sometimes things just don’t go as planned. Getting Luke to the vet took some maneuvering, on Jan and her husband, but they managed to get it done. 

Happy Father’s Day by Ellen Pilch at 15 And Meowing – Squeee…..it’s a cat….in a hat, and she’s making MORE hats…for cats! The hats are for a new cat club, for older female cats. If your cat is over 15, head on over and join the club, and you can get a hat….for your cat!

Saturday: The Hole by Lorian at DogDaz – Did you ever catch your cat or dog, just staring blankly out into space? Some people say it’s because the animal is seeing ghosts. But our friends over at DogDaz, call it something else. 🙂

That’s it for this week’s showcase, join us in 2 weeks for the next one.

Welcome to the Pet Blogger Showcase! This is the place for you to show off your favorite family friendly pet related posts, find other great posts to read, show some love to other bloggers and maybe be featured on one of the host blogs!

Meet the Hosts Behind the Showcase

Pet Faves– Living the pet lover lifestyle

Heart Like A Dog– The good, the bad, and the Oh My God of living with dogs

Felines Opines– The world from a feline point of view

Momma Kat and Her Bear Cat– The humorous and touching tales of a formerly homeless, yet always extraordinary, feline and his Momma, who’s just along for the ride.

About the Pet Blogger Showcase

Twice a month, On the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, you have the chance to link up one of your blog posts to the linky party link-up. Then visit 3 other blogs that joined the party and leave a meaningful comment. Feel free to share with your followers on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, etc. Then each week the hosts will feature their favorite 3 posts from the previous Linky Party on the new party post.

Pet Blogger Showcase Rules

1. Share a pet specific post, past or present, from your blog in the linky below (be sure to link to your post page and not your home page). Family friendly posts only. (We love reading about other topics and niches, but posts that are not pet related will be deleted this includes any posts that don’t mention pets even if they are on a pet blog or if the post could pertain to pets.)
2. Spread the Love! Leave a quality comment(more than just a few words) on at least 3 other posts from the linky party. Tell them why you love their post, encourage them, share on social media.
3. Check back for the next linky party to see if you are featured on one of the hosts’ blogs.

*Note: By adding your post to the linky party you are giving the hosts permission to use an image from your post if your post will be a featured post on their blog to help encourage people to click through to your post. The image may be used individually or as a collage.

That’s it! No need to RSVP. No need to bring a covered dish. No need to add the linky to your post. No need to include a button. Just come join the party and PAWTY ON!

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Pet Blogger Showcase, and thank you to all of you who participated in the last one, and for waiting patiently to join us this week. I’m still trying to find a rhythm to my blogging, so thank you for hanging in there.

Let’s do this, shall we?

A Haven For Cats on Long Island by Lola the Rescued Cat

A Kitty House!  Animal rescue is near and dear to my heart. Sadly, shelters can be a very traumatic place for some animals. Which is why I LOVE the idea of shelters/rescues having a homelike environment. We have a forty acre sanctuary not too far from me, and they have cottages that house the dogs and cats. I was thrilled to see that the Patricia H. Ladew  Foundation’s rescue is in a house. Oh my gosh. Go and look at the pictures. If I were a cat, I’d definitely want to live there.

Going to BlogPaws with Alice G. Patterson Photography, by Beth at the Daily Dog Tag

Beth’s website is always a showcase of photos. There are no half-assed photos (like this blog) there. This particular photograph was taken by Beth’s sister Alice, who attended BlogPaws with Beth. Alice doesn’t only photograph dogs either, she takes photos of all pets. The photos are amazing, as you can see for yourself.

On an aside, I was delighted when Beth introduced herself at BlogPaws, it was an added bonus for me. (Shame on me, for not reading her post BEFORE I left.) Still, I’m always open for nice surprises.

Creatures of Habit, Part 2 by Sue at In My Heart 4Ever

Sometimes changes in our lives dictate changes for our pets, but sometimes our pets aren’t open to that change. (I myself don’t care for change, so I totes get this.) Sue’s dogs told her loudly and clearly that they weren’t buying it. Check out her observations. Also, guess who won that one? 😉

Welcome to the Pet Blogger Showcase! This is the place for you to show off your favorite family friendly pet related posts, find other great posts to read, show some love to other bloggers and maybe be featured on one of the host blogs!

Meet the Hosts Behind the Showcase

Pet Faves– Living the pet lover lifestyle

Heart Like A Dog- The good, the bad, and the Oh My God of living with dogs

Felines Opines– The world from a feline point of view

Momma Kat and Her Bear Cat– The humorous and touching tales of a formerly homeless, yet always extraordinary, feline and his Momma, who’s just along for the ride.

About the Pet Blogger Showcase

Twice a month, On the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, you have the chance to link up one of your blog posts to the linky party link-up. Then visit 3 other blogs that joined the party and leave a meaningful comment. Feel free to share with your followers on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, etc. Then each week the hosts will feature their favorite 3 posts from the previous Linky Party on the new party post.

Pet Blogger Showcase Rules

Share a pet specific post, past or present, from your blog in the linky below (be sure to link to your post page and not your home page). Family friendly posts only. (We love reading about other topics and niches, but posts that are not pet related will be deleted this includes any posts that don’t mention pets even if they are on a pet blog or if the post could pertain to pets.)
Spread the Love! Leave a quality comment(more than just a few words) on at least 3 other posts from the linky party. Tell them why you love their post, encourage them, share on social media.
Check back for the next linky party to see if you are featured on one of the hosts’ blogs.

*Note: By adding your post to the linky party you are giving the hosts permission to use an image from your post if your post will be a featured post on their blog to help encourage people to click through to your post. The image may be used individually or as a collage.

That’s it! No need to RSVP. No need to bring a covered dish. No need to add the linky to your post. No need to include a button. Just come join the party and PAWTY ON!

If you saw Wednesday’s post, you know that very soon I’ll be going back to work full-time. In my current job, my office is literally right around the corner from my house. It takes me about 5 minutes to get from home to work.

My new job is about 20 miles from home, and with traffic I expect it will take me 20 to 30 minutes. This means I won’t be coming home at lunch to walk the dogs, which means, I’ll have to walk them after work. Thankfully, my new employer has said I can take a short lunch, so hopefully, I’ll be home by 5:00.  Even so, time is going to be at a minimum, at least for a bit, while I try to settle into a new rhythm. I’m currently thinking I’ll be loading all your blogs into my iPad and reading and commenting as best I can while on lunch.

SO, BIG question. Is Feedly still the best blog reader for this, or is there something better out there? All thoughts and suggestions will be appreciated.

NOW, on to the showcase for this week.

Start-up Costs for a Parakeet by Homekeethome – This was a great post. I had no idea that a parakeet, budgie or any bird required all of the items covered in this post. In my ignorance, I thought you just got a cage and some food….I’m so glad I have you all to help educate me. If you or someone you know is considering adding a bird to the home, please share this post. I promise, they’ll find all the information they need right here!

So What If My Dog Is A Little Chubby by Doggie Wagging Care – Okay, showing my ignorance here again. Once upon a time, I had the notion that I’d rather have my dog fat and happy, even if his lifespan was a wee bit shorter. BUT thankfully, my mindset has changed. The obesity epidemic in this country, both with people and pets is reaching all time highs.  When Sampson and Delilah lost all their weight, the vet told me, we literally added two to three years to their lives. SO, if you are looking to help your dog lose weight, check out this post. There are lots of great ideas for treats and various exercises you can do.

Decoding Your Dog With Dognition by Beth at Travels With Barley – Dognition is a like a personality test for your dog. Through a series of games/exercises that you monitor and send in, you get an assessment back that helps you understand how your dog’s mind works. I remember when Beth did this for Barley, and now she’s done it for Rye. Knowing how your dog thinks/reacts can help you tailor your training. It’s a great read.

Of course, I had to have an honorary.

Cookie Cutter Canned Food Dog Treat Recipe, by Jodi Chick at Kol’s Notes – I always say I WANT to bake for my dogs, and truthfully, Jodi makes it SO easy, you really have no excuse. So no more excuses, go check it out, then bake some cookies for your dogs!

Oh hey, all the good stuff about the Linky Party is down here! Thanks for joining us!

Welcome to the Pet Blogger Showcase! This is the place for you to show off your favorite family friendly pet related posts, find other great posts to read, show some love to other bloggers and maybe be featured on one of the host blogs!

Meet the Hosts Behind the Showcase

Pet Faves- Living the pet lover lifestyle

Heart Like A Dog- The good, the bad, and the Oh My God of living with dogs

Felines Opines- The world from a feline point of view

Momma Kat and Her Bear Cat- The humorous and touching tales of a formerly homeless, yet always extraordinary, feline and his Momma, who’s just along for the ride.

About the Pet Blogger Showcase

Twice a month, On the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, you have the chance to link up one of your blog posts to the linky party link-up. Then visit 3 other blogs that joined the party and leave a meaningful comment. Feel free to share with your followers on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, etc. Then each week the hosts will feature their favorite 3 posts from the previous Linky Party on the new party post.

Pet Blogger Showcase Rules

Share a pet specific post, past or present, from your blog in the linky below (be sure to link to your post page and not your home page). Family friendly posts only. (We love reading about other topics and niches, but posts that are not pet related will be deleted this includes any posts that don’t mention pets even if they are on a pet blog or if the post could pertain to pets.)
Spread the Love! Leave a quality comment(more than just a few words) on at least 3 other posts from the linky party. Tell them why you love their post, encourage them, share on social media.
Check back for the next linky party to see if you are featured on one of the hosts’ blogs.

*Note: By adding your post to the linky party you are giving the hosts permission to use an image from your post if your post will be a featured post on their blog to help encourage people to click through to your post. The image may be used individually or as a collage.

That’s it! No need to RSVP. No need to bring a covered dish. No need to add the linky to your post. No need to include a button. Just come join the party and PAWTY ON!

Welcome to the Pet Blogger Showcase! This is the place for you to show off your favorite family friendly pet related posts, find other great posts to read, show some love to other bloggers and maybe be featured on one of the host blogs!

Meet the Hosts Behind the Showcase

Pet Faves- Living the pet lover lifestyle

Heart Like A Dog- The good, the bad, and the Oh My God of living with dogs

Felines Opines- The world from a feline point of view

Momma Kat and Her Bear Cat- The humorous and touching tales of a formerly homeless, yet always extraordinary, feline and his Momma, who’s just along for the ride.

About the Pet Blogger Showcase

Twice a month, On the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, you have the chance to link up one of your blog posts to the linky party link-up. Then visit 3 other blogs that joined the party and leave a meaningful comment. Feel free to share with your followers on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, etc. Then each week the hosts will feature their favorite 3 posts from the previous Linky Party on the new party post.

Pet Blogger Showcase Rules

Share a pet specific post, past or present, from your blog in the linky below (be sure to link to your post page and not your home page). Family friendly posts only. (We love reading about other topics and niches, but posts that are not pet related will be deleted this includes any posts that don’t mention pets even if they are on a pet blog or if the post could pertain to pets.)
Spread the Love! Leave a quality comment(more than just a few words) on at least 3 other posts from the linky party. Tell them why you love their post, encourage them, share on social media.
Check back for the next linky party to see if you are featured on one of the hosts’ blogs.

*Note: By adding your post to the linky party you are giving the hosts permission to use an image from your post if your post will be a featured post on their blog to help encourage people to click through to your post. The image may be used individually or as a collage.

That’s it! No need to RSVP. No need to bring a covered dish. No need to add the linky to your post. No need to include a button. Just come join the party and PAWTY ON!