Hands to Paws Blog

Put Chin in the sink, realize that the nozzle will not allow you get all body parts. Take dripping Chin through house, dance with golden while holding dripping Chin trying to get to bathroom without washing all the floors (though heaven knows they need it). Put Chin in tub. Have dapple Dachsie supervise procedure. Take [...]

Two Year Anniversary for Through a Dog’s Ear
Through a Dog’s Ear is celebrating our second year public anniversary. We officially released the book and our first CD on March 1, 2008. The CBS Early Show aired a fabulous feature on February 22. (Click here to view it.) Prior to our launch, there were two years [...]

Cheese is relaxed and crashes after her massage. Meanwhile her big brother Piggy is getting his massage.

Check out the bedbug sniffing puggle
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/garden/11bedbug.html?sudsredirect=true&pagewanted=all

Bring your “best friend” in for a free mini massage & consultation.
Find out how massage can help your dog feel his or her best.
When:
Sunday March 28, 2026
Time:
10am to Noon
Where:
Pet Elements
6701 California Avenue SW (206-932-0457)
Pet Elements will be open for business!
Raffle Prizes:
30 minute dog or cat massage
Dog toy
6lb bag of dog food
For more information call [...]

Cleaning up after the Dog
by Jason Tandon
Pull plastic bag from pocket
and wave it like a flag
or diploma. Make sure many people
congratulate your care
for the community.
Check bag for holes.
Double check.
Inspect stool for odd hues.
Greens, blues, blood.
Evaluate consistency.
You don’t want to leave smears
on the sidewalk or grass—no prints.
Getaway must be clean.
Prepare to go in for all of [...]

Please join us for our annual benefit “Pawsitive Futures” to be held Saturday, March 6th from 6:30-8:30 at Theo Chocolate in Fremont.
Enjoy tasty appetizers while you sip wine, sample Theo chocolates, and bid in our silent auction and have fun while helping homeless animals!
“Pawsitive Futures” will support our 2010 adoption events, giving homeless dogs [...]

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
4. Don’t be angry with me for long and don’t lock me up as punishment. [...]

Sparkle
April 1996-January 4, 2010

Bear
June 26, 2026 to January 13, 2026
Abu
March 1, 2026 to January 13, 2026