We have several Dr Who fans in the family. And, now, our small dog has joined the ranks of being a devotee of Dr ?
How did
Small Dog
come to be
a Fan of Dr Who?
It’s the scarf.
Definitely the
lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnng
and oh so cosy
scarf.
From Season 16.
You see,
Beloved daughter in law
schmucked up her ankle
royally.
I mentioned that I
was volutold by the Dr
(Not Dr Who, Dr V)
that I was going to help put
on the cast.
Pardon the pun, but
that’s no mean feat!
See: Casting Call
Anyhow, since Beloved daughter in law has to stay off Mean Foot schmucked ankle, she’s taking the opportunity to knit like there’s no tomorrow.
A friend of …read more

Our small dog has mastered the fine art of extortion.
Yup. He’s a kamakaze sneak thief who  has super natural powers.
The problem is that he has psycho-kinesis down pat .
He can gaze at an object until
it simply drops off the table or desk
and lands in his mouth.
Then….
he takes off like a
shot with us in wild
pursuit.
He’s small, but
has jaws of iron,
and the 1/2 of him
that is chihuahua
makes him very large and fierce.
And the 1/2 of him that is dachshund makes him VERY determined…. so you could loose your arm if you just grabbed the purloined object.  (BTW, in the pic, he’s sitting …read more

If your cat or kitten is your best friend, you want to make something for her/him for Christmas, right? Fortunately, you can whip up a crochet gift rather quickly. Here are some ideas for the furry feline in your life — and all of these patterns are free: 
Crochet chicken (or other bird) – Perfect for stuffing with catnip
Kitty sweater – Because what cat doesn’t just love to wear clothes?
Catnip mouse – More catnip
Snuggle tubbie – Although meant to provide a safe and comfortable place for shelter animals, this is great for any pet  
Octo-puss toy – Great for using up scraps
Want more kitty? Be sure to hop over to …read more

At The Food Bowl, Heather’s got a frosty treat to help your dog beat the heat with a home-made, doggy-approved ice cream recipe, and she wants to know how you calm your upset pet when it comes time for travel and vacation.
Linette at Mother Earth’s Garden shares photos of her four legged garden companions.  Robust Cooking has 9 Healthy Treats you can make for your dog And, it’s dog party planning time at She Knows Parties, with dog party invitations, and dog party games.
When you write for Simply Thrifty, even your dogs have thrifty habits and it sounds like Katelyn’s …read more