Memoirs of a Dachshund American Princess
November 5, 2009 by Peggy Rowland
Filed under Pets
Marcy Mary is the “first-person” tale of a dachshund puppy accidentally separated from her mom. Mary goes on to learn about life, teaching a few lessons along the way, with her adoptive family — the Anthonys.
This is author Kathleen Chamberlin’s first book. She returned to her original love, creative writing after retiring from work as a healthcare executive. As a special treat for Blisstree readers, Marcy Mary, has written a story all about dachshunds. Enjoy!
Dachshunds: The Long and the Short of It
By Marcy Mary, Dachshund-American Princess (as told to Kathleen Chamberlin)
So you are thinking of inviting a dachshund into your …read more
It’s a pooch party in a box!
March 9, 2009 by Chloe Findlay-Harder
Filed under Pets
Do you want to throw a party to celebrate your dog, but aren’t quite sure where to start?
“Bark Talk – Pet Greetings with Panache” has released a new line of “Paw-ty In a Box” dog party kits.
The kits include dog-safe cake mix, paw print balloons and even special invitations and thank-you cards.
The kits come in puppy shower (for bringing home your new puppy) or birthday party themes. You can also find doggy cards for lots of occasions, doggy cake mix and even fun t-shirts and gifts for humans!
image: Bark Talk
Mickey Rourke at the Oscars
February 23, 2009 by Chloe Findlay-Harder
Filed under Pets
You’ve got to love a man who misses his dog enough to have custom jewelry made:
image: Newscom
Mickey Rourke’s beloved Chihuahua, Loki, passed away early last week and as a tribute, the actor wore a necklace and pin featuring his dog during the Academy Awards.
I think it’s a lovely idea to have special mementoes like that. In fact, why not make them now and wear them anytime?
The Mod Dog Shop will make a custom-made pendant with your dog’s photo on it:
image: Mod Dog Shop
You can even request a tiny little sterling silver bone charm to add on to it as well!




