Purple and Paws
Advice and stories from one dog to lover to another
When I first brought Socks home, I braced myself for his bad side. Yes, he was cute and funny and loved to play with his toys, but I knew he had to have some annoying/destructive quirks. Luckily, he wasn’t into drinking from the toilet or getting into the trash or counter-surfing or finding dirty underwear …
Ah, monsoon season. That fantastic time in Phoenix from July to September when dust, thunder, and lightning can appear anytime from 4-10pm. I used to love monsoon season. Watching the storms roll in, sitting at the window and taking pictures of the dark clouds and lightning. Jumping with terror and awe as thunder rumbled right …
Before I adopted Socks, my family owned two dogs who never, in the fifteen and eleven years we had them, brought ticks into the house. Then I brought Socks home and within a few months, I found myself dealing with a tick situation.
If only we could take our dogs to work every day. While some companies do allow pets in the office, the reality is that most pet parents can’t take their dogs to work and must either leave them at home or enroll them in doggy day camp. If you’ve decided to take your dog to …
Displaying and sharing pictures of our dogs is something most pet owners love to do. But capturing a good picture of your fur baby can be tough. Dogs don’t want to pose and they don’t care if the lighting’s great or the background is fantastic. So how can you capture a great portrait of Fido …
While there are many benefits to owning a dog, one of the downsides is how dirty your car can get. Drool, muddy paws, hair…anything and everything can and will appear in your vehicle. So how can you keep your car clean as a dog owner? Read on for some helpful tips and tricks.
Chow Chows, Aussies, Saint Bernards, Golden Retrievers, and Wheaten Terriers…what do all these dogs have in common? Double coats. When the words “double coat” are uttered, most people picture a dog with thick, dense hair. The truth is some breeds with double coats don’t need an excessive amount of grooming while others do. Here are …
For most of us, summer signals the start of lazy days by the pool, vacations, and barbecues. But for dog owners, summer can be a tricky time of year. We don’t want to keep our dogs cooped up inside all day but taking them outside can raise their chances of heat stroke. Here are five …
As I’ve mentioned quite a few times on this site, I live in Phoenix, AZ. It’s a great city with a lot of wildlife. Wildlife that includes coyotes. Me and Socks see them everywhere, which means other dog owners see them everywhere. Maybe you’re lucky enough not to live in an area that has coyotes …
Or so the shirt I ordered from FarFetched Apparel a few weeks ago says. Hey, it sounds better than “dog hair everywhere” which is a mantra for most dog owners, I’m sure.