Purple and Paws
Advice and stories from one dog to lover to another
Before I adopted Socks, my family had two dogs. Whenever we would see another dog during our walks, we almost never let them meet and greet because we weren’t sure how they would react (and since most of the time their hair stood up and they started growling, this was probably wise). But Socks is …
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 …
I’m lucky enough to live half a mile from South Mountain Park, which is one of the biggest deserts in Phoenix. It’s full of trails that Socks and I love to explore. But walking your dog in the desert comes with a set of risks. Here are five tips for anyone who wants to start …
Now that I’m a dog owner, I notice a lot more things about the world in regards to dogs and most of these things annoy me. They include: