Keep the Tail Wagging, An Online Magazine for Dog Lovers

photo: Svadilfari p> The above image isn’t Ape. I was introduced to Ape by Josh who writes the Far North Kennel blog.  He’s very passionate about spreading the word about  the laws surrounding the killing of a police dog.  In Washington State, it’s a felony to kill a police dog; the crime is treated with [...]

This is a sponsored post It took 3 years for my boyfriend and me to find the house of or dreams.  We started when the market was hot, continued through the decline, and bought right before interest rates dropped below 4% (dammit!).  We viewed our home 15 minutes after it went on the market, we [...]

Last year I started listening to podcasts and the best ones I’ve found are the ones hosted by comedians.  Ellen DeGeneres has come up briefly on two different podcasts and both basically said that she’s a complete witch (they pronounced it with a B). OMG, Ellen DeGeneres is Difficult? I love Ellen DeGeneres.  I don’t [...]

Stephen Burroughs is a writer, Humane Society volunteer and lifelong dog-lover. Though Stephen would never let his Min Pin consume any alcohol, sometimes the little guy drives him to drink. Stephen writes for Havahart, which specializes in a variety of dog doors. photo: Andrew Morrell Photography Beer for Dogs? There’s something strange brewing in Bend, [...]

Meet America’s Top Dog At Union Square Petco™ Malachy, 2012 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show “Best in Show”, Will Make Personal Appearance Image provided by West Public Relations WHAT:  Malachy, 2012 Westminster Kennel Club “Best In Show” winner, bested over 2,000 canines over the two-day event to claim the coveted purple-and-gold ribbon and silver bowl. [...]

This Just a Dog poem was shared by a Facebook friend and I immediately brought it over here, because it’s such a great response to people who tell us “it’s just a dog.” JUST A DOG From time to time, people tell me, “lighten up, it’s just a dog,” or “that’s a lot of money for [...]

  photo: Serfs UP ! Dear Mr. President,  Kimberly here; American, Fur Mom, and owner of the most Rockin’ Pet Blog EVER! Happy Election Day 2012!  Congratulations on your recent win to the most coveted (as in, better you than me buster) position of Leader of the Free World.  How does it feel?  To be [...]

photo: Ivy Dawned Pets May Trigger Improvement in Social Skills with Children with Autism I discovered this article about pets and children with autism by Dr. Becker and wanted to share it here.  Autism has been a much talked about and debated topic in the media.  I don’t have children, but I haven’t been able [...]

Kimberly here:  when I first started noticing the dog shaming, I thought it was funny, cute, and all in good fun.  I considered doing it with our dogs, with captions like “I destroy toys in less than 15 minutes” and “I find cool things to snack on in the trash.” Then I saw the bummer [...]

photo: basykes It’s amazing how quickly time flies.  Once again American’s have the privilege of heading to the polls to vote for the lesser of two evils.  Personally, politics gives me a headache, but I complete my ballot to honor the sacrifices made for a right that I tend to take for granted. OBAMA vs [...]

photo: Sirsnapsalot When I read the story about the soldier who’s service dog was kicked twice by airline employees, I was stunned.  I couldn’t believe that anyone could be so cruel to an animal.  How can you look at someone who put their life on the line for you and kick their dog?  Twice? Then [...]