Scratchings-and-Sniffings

Love Ringo Starr

"With a Little Help from My Friends" (originally titled "A Little Help from My Friends") is a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, released on the Beatles album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in 1967. The song was written for and sung by the Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr as the character "Billy Shears". It was ranked No. 311 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. (as noted on Wikipedia)

The song, and Ringo Starr, has always held a special place in my heart. And, maybe the words of the song mean more to me than to others because I've gotten where I am, With a little help from My friends. BlogPaws, my pet commuity and conference, gets its power, With a Little Help from Our Friends.

It's with that spirit in mind today that I share this info from one of the bestest of the best, BZTAT of BZTAT Studios, an artist extraordinaire, an all around fantastic animal supporter ( fond of cats... to the utmost), and just a good person. 

Wordless Wednesday: Don't Point that Finger at Me!

Wordless Wednesday: Treats!

Wordless Wednesday: Who Let the Dogs Out?

Wordless Wednesday: Molly Goes Exploring (Don't tell OSHA)

Is Molly satisfied with Tom's cabling work?





And One Cat to Rule Them All!

Ok, so, at our house, the cat is Queen. That is, when Emily isn't trying to indoctrinate her into the Puppyhood. Emily thinks we should all be dogs.

Molly, our kitty, doesn't want anyone else to be a cat... she just wants everyone to recognize her Queenlyness and treat her properly. Molly is quite sure the Egyptians got it right. :-)

At various times of the day, Molly will be stretched out on her Queenly bed in the family room, on the big windowsill. She likes to look out on the birds in the backyard or follow the leaves scattering in the wind. When the dogs are out, she's not quite sure what to do - hiss at them? Watch them in silent amusement? Or, ignore them. Her general attitude is to ignore them. But, I've caught her watching them, too. She's wondering what it's like in that big outdoors. Plus, when they bark at passers-by, she is mostly confused. The dogs know there's someone beyond the fence, but I doubt that Molly does.

Wordless Wednesday: Molly's Deal

Molly Searches...

We're in our new offices, down in the basement. Molly, ever the curious girl she is, was helping us as we brought box after box down to unpack. She's pretty comfortable joining us as long as the dogs aren't around. Actually, it's just ONE dog... the ever "let's play" Emily. <sigh>

Emily seems to think it's her duty to greet Molly - with a vociferous tail wag and nose butt. Molly, to say the least, is not impressed. The other dogs give Molly a curious glance, approaching her carefully - not because they're afraid of her, but because they seem to know she needs her space. We're working on Emily!

See Molly's reaction here to the boxes everywhere.

Happy New Year - Wordless Wednesday

Nap taking - taken to its limits... or not. The dogs at our house believe in this wholeheartedly...

Healthy Pets - A Good News Years Resolution

by Yvonne DiVita      this is a sponsored post

We're closing out 2012 with a lot of snow and bitter cold temperatures! Here in usually sunny Colorado, the skies are hiding behind thin, white clouds and even the trees are shivering in these one-digit temps! Brrrrr!!!

The dogs only notice is when we want them to go out in the backyard. Olive, especially, rebels. "Not going out there!" she seems to say - giving the cold a loud 'woof' and high-tailing it to the kitchen, where she can sit by the heat register.

This kind of weather - at this time of year - leads me to think about the health and care of my pets. Molly, our kitty (who is beginning to warm up to the idea of coming upstairs!), is a good weight, she's bright and energetic; I don't think a vet visit is in store immediately for her.