Purple and Paws
Advice and stories from one dog to lover to another
As Valentine’s Day fast approaches, everyone is thinking about what to do with their spouse, their partner, their crush. But what if you want to celebrate the day of cupid with your dog? As someone who is permanently single, my only plans involve curling up on the couch with a good romantic comedy and my …
I wish I was sitting here writing a different kind of post today. But this is a blog about being a dog mom and living with a dog, and eventually, most pet owners have to go through health issues with their fur baby. Right now it’s my turn.
Some of you reading this title might think I’ve lost my mind. Of course I know how to take my dog to the park. I’m not an idiot, Jessica. I know you know to take your dog to the park. Grab the leash, escort your four-legged pal into the car, drive, and voila. You’re at …
Okay, I’m a day late, but still. As someone who tries to live the most eco-friendly life possible, I appreciate how Earth Day (hopefully) makes more people sit up and take notice of the carbon footprint they leave. As a pet owner, it’s also important for me to help my dog, Socks, be as eco-friendly …
With Christmas exactly one week away, now is the time when all those last-minute-shopping-hating people start panicking about what to buy for their loved ones. If you happen to fall into that category, here are some suggestions. Reversible Pet Bed Since my dog weighs about sixty pounds and isn’t very interested in sleeping on my …
Recently I read Amanda’s tribute to her dog Wynston on one of my favorite dog blogs, Dog Mom Days. One part of the letter interested me in particular. The part where she mentions that someone told her she has an “unhealthy relationship” with her dog. This struck a chord with me and I wanted to …
Every dog has his or her quirks. Some dogs hate vacuums while others don’t mind them; some dogs love full-body massages and others can’t stand them. Today I’m going to talk about Socks’ main quirks. They are:
I live close to the desert and in the neighborhoods I walk Socks I’ve encountered plenty of coyotes. Javelina encounters are a little more rare for us, however. I’m very happy about that because javelina are much more scary than coyotes. Nothing gets your heart pounding like being chased by a javelina, am I right?
This isn’t going to be the typical ‘5 Reasons Why You Should Walk Your Dog’ post filled with things you already know, such as ‘your dog needs exercise’ (duh), ‘you need exercise’ (double duh), and ‘you don’t want a backyard filled with poop’ (triple duh). While I was walking Socks the other day, I started …