Thursday, July 24, 2008




I just found a great fund-raiser opportunity for us and an opportunity to make new dog lovin' friends. Check this out at DOGSTER.com. This runs just a few more weeks so hurry up and sign up!
Click here for the poop - I mean scoop. Then give your pup a smooch!

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Just found an excellent Pet Behavior Information & Advice resource for you!

Please pass this on to your friends and family because the better we understand our pet friends, the fewer of them will be turned into pounds and shelters because of "issues" and misunderstandings.

Visit The Dumb Friends League at: http://www.ddfl.org/tips.htm

The link above has advice and solutions for dog, cat, small pet and all pet behavior. You are gonna love it!

PSST. Don't forget that the Dog Captions "Friendship Card Pack" in now available! Click here to treat yourself and your friends to a pack of our hilarious, uplifting, friendly cards today!

Friday, May 23, 2008

Thursday, May 22, 2008

This is very cute! And, I am going to print if off and post in on my fridge - down low.

PET RULES

To be posted VERY LOW on the refrigerator door - nose height.

Dear Dogs and Cats,

The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food..
The other dishes are mine and contain my food.
Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate does not stake a claim for it, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.
The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack.
Beating me to the bottom is not the object.
Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this.
Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort.
Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep.
It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other stretched out to the fullest extent possible.
I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.
For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom.
If by some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get y our paw under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through the same door I entered.
Also, I have been using the bathroom for years --canine or feline attendance is not required.
The proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough!

To pacify you, my dear pets, I have posted the following message on our front door:

To All Non-Pet Owners Who Visit & Like to Complain About Our Pets:
1. They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture.
(That's why they call it 'fur'niture.)
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, it's an animal. To me, they are adopted children who are short,
hairy, walk on all fours and don't speak clearly.

Remember: Dogs and cats are better than kids because they:
1. Eat less
2. Don't ask for money all the time
3 Are easier to train
4. Normally come when called
5. Never ask to drive the car
6. Don't hang out with drug-using friends
7. Don't smoke or drink
8. Don't have to buy the latest fashions
9. Don't want to wear your clothes
10. Don't need a gazillion dollars for college, and...
11. If they get pregnant, you can sell their children. (But let's not go there - Spay! Neuter!)

Thursday, May 15, 2008


If you think dogs can't count, try putting 3 biscuits in your pocket, then giving your dog two of them.

That is just one of more that 170 dog jokes and quotes from The Publicity Hound's "Dog Jokes & Quotes e-Book." This is included with your sale of the Barker's Dozen Friendship Note Card Pack, our fund-raiser for a three awesome dog and cat rescue organizations ....

Find out all about it at Dog Captions: http://www.dogcaptions.com/
Here's one more jewel!

5 Things We Can Learn From A Dog:
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Be loyal.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and
nuzzle them gently.
When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Here is a new member of our greeting card pack! Oh, and be sure to check out the Barker's Dozen "Friendship Pack" which is going on sale at May 18th during National Old Friend New Friend Week at DogCaptions.com

Thursday, May 01, 2008

Within the heart of every stray
Lies the singular desire to be loved.


Looking for Love? Try PetFinder.com to find the shelter nearest you and give the heart of a stray, and yours, a home ...

Friday, April 04, 2008

How many dogs does it take to change a lightbulb?- Author unknown
(found this on PetPlace.com - enjoy and give them a visit!)

GOLDEN RETRIEVER: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside worrying about a stupid burned out bulb?

BORDER COLLIE: Just one. And then I'll replace any wiring that's not up to code.

DACHSHUND: You know I can't reach that stupid lamp!

ROTTWEILER: Make me.

LAB: Oh, me, me!!!! Pleeeeeeze let me change the light bulb! Can I? Can I? Huh? Huh? Huh? Can I?

TIBETAN TERRIER: Let the Border Collie do it. You can feed me while he's busy!

JACK RUSSELL TERRIER: I'll just pop it in while I'm bouncing off the walls and furniture.

Thursday, April 03, 2008


Humor Month. Yes, thanks to humorist Larry Wilde, http://www.larrywilde.com/, we have an entire month devoted to hilarity. Just in a nick of time I might add ...


Here is our first contribution to tickling your funny bones! Feel free to add in your own jokes, riddles, links to hilarious videos - do share. We can all use the extra laughs.



Psst. You can pick up an entire pack of humor to share with your friends @ http://www.DogCaptions.com.

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Nubs is home!!! Great story - what a gift to all of us this Easter.

F-18 pilot returns home to canine friend from Iraqi war zone
By Kristina Davis
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER


They spent months in an Iraqi war zone cementing a special bond.

Marine Major Brian Dennis greets Nubs early Saturday morning at Camp Pendleton.
But after more than a month of being apart, Marine Maj. Brian Dennis began to worry if Nubs the dog would still remember him, especially in a new place like San Diego.

Their reunion early Saturday at Camp Pendleton clearly showed otherwise.
The 2-year-old old dog, named for his two nubby ears, drenched Dennis' face with doggie kisses and (click here for the rest of this awesome story!)

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Dog Lover's * Cat Lover's Fundraiser

HealthyPetNet offers a fund raising opportunity for non-profits to sell our natural holistic pet products and generate income for the organization. It's called, "Feed a Pet, Save a Pet". Here's how it works!! Contributors buy natural health food, treats, supplements and pet care products and help save other pet's lives. Pets eat superior products that can help them live a healthier, happier and longer life. The non-profit organization earns ongoing income. It's a WIN WIN WIN opportunity!!

For more information, please contact:

Beth Sponseller
Independent Field Representative
HealthyPetNet
http://www.NutritionForCritters.com
Beth@NutritionForCritters.com
509-389-0903

Do you offer a product or service that can help raise money for pet rescues and organizations? If so please e-mail me information @ Viveca@GetReadyForLove.com
Dogs change lives. Half Buddha, half Bozo, they keep us tethered to the earth, and they teach us to fly. Our dogs are our sanity keepers. They are our suicide-prevention task force. (There I'd be with the gun in my hand, and Fenton would look at me and say, "What the hell do you think you're doing?" and of course he'd be right, as always.) They are the worthy and willing recipients of our fierce, unrelenting, and unconditional love. They are our personal trainers, our gurus, our reason to get up in the morning, our bed-warmers, our muses, our teachers, our hearts.
-Pam Houston, Forward A Year Without Dogs, Woman's Best Friend Women Writers on the dogs in their lives


Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Dog Lovers In The Know -- Paul Gilligan, Pooch Cafe!

It's all in the wag ... tail way that is!

Just reading a cool article on Paul Gilligan's website at http://www.PoochCafe.com. Do you know which way a dog wags when he is happy vs. nervous? Is it right - left, right - left OR mostly to the right OR mostly to the left?

Click here and find out for yourself - then run your home test like I'll be doing today with Velvet and Jacky!

Tuesday, March 11, 2008


Fundraiser for Dog Lovers!

The Dogs Rule Removable Bumper Sticker
Let your car do the talking. Just add this 3-3/4" x 7-1/2" removable vinyl sticker.
Printed. Black.Item #: DOG8421

Friday, February 29, 2008

The Dog Diet - A Memoir, by Patti Lawson
What my dog taught me about shedding pounds, licking stress and getting a new leash on life

I am loving this book! I just bought another copy to send to a girlfriend who is in denial about depriving herself of some four footed joy ... She says she's too busy, says she travels too much, says this, says that. Truth is she works, works, works and is alone a lot much like the heroine of this true story.

If Patti Lawson - out of the blue - was able to fit Sadie into her life and thrive, so will Mafe.

I laughed and cried and related from page one. This past Monday I propped myself up in bed with Velvet on one side and Kitty nestled on the other. I couldn't put it down. Had some big, unexpected "ah has" about my diet and how I "tug at my leash." Whew. I got changes to make in the NOW!

Click here to order The Dog Diet for yourself. Heck, order two or three. Friend's Day is just around the corner - don't you have a girlfriend who doesn't know how awesome, healthy and fun life is with some 24/7, no-matter-how-you-look or how intelligent you are kind of love?

Me, I have Velvet the dog, Peetie the bird and Gengus Kitty our newest addition. I think Patti needs to adopt a cat next ... There's a bigggggg difference as I've been livin' and learn'.



Thursday, February 28, 2008

Fundraiser Idea for Bakesales. Thanks to Melissa Felts of SPCA Fredericksburg!

I'm always trying to find something different for fundraising ideas, and I made these picture cupcakes today, just to see if they would be bakesale worthy. I think they are! I took the photos of the animals for adoption from our website (SPCAFred.org), and printed them on white paper. Then I took the paper to the bakery dept. at Giant (the machine at Simply Sweet was not working) and they printed it for me on edible paper. When I called them, they said it was $9.99 per sheet, but when I went there, it turned out to be $6.00. Then I frosted the cupcakes, cut out the pics, peeled off the backing, and stuck them on the cupcakes. Then I simply did a quick trim around them to cover the edges of the pics. Cute, huh? I hope you all can use this idea for your fundraising efforts, too!

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Fundraiser for Dogs, Cats, Horses ...

This is pretty simple. Just go to The Animal Rescue Site and click on the purple box "fund food for animals." This doesn't cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate food to abandoned/neglected animals http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com

There are also some really cool products here ... One that caught my eye is a small plaque that reads "Heaven is where you meet all the dogs you ever loved." I am counting on that.

Help get the word out on this fundraiser! Please add their link above to your website, blog or signature and pass it on to your friends.

Friday, February 22, 2008

Be Prepared to Protect Your Pets During a Disaster

If disaster strikes, would you have a plan in place to protect your pet ... or would you have to leave your pet behind to fend for itself? Being prepared for a disaster ahead of time can save not only your life, but the life of your pet as well. If at all possible, do not leave yourpets behind should you have to evacuate! If it's not safe for you to stay in your area, it's not safe for your pet.

Click here for the rest of the article - very good information from someone who loves her doggie!

Tuesday, February 19, 2008


Dog Lover Gift and Fundraiser for the SPCA
Introducing The Barker's Dozen Friendship Greeting Card Pack!

Take a break and treat yourself to a belly laugh or two or three. Then, pass it on to a friend, in fact up to 13 of your friends and family.

How?

My brother Richard and I are selling the "Barker's Dozen Friendship Cards" as a fundraiser for our SPCA. Proceeds pay for spaying and neutering pets while promoting adoptions and volunteering ...

Each pack consists of 13 hilarious and heartfelt greeting cards. Each photo and caption is different - get ready to laugh, sigh, snort, chuckle, connect, howl and commiserate. Keep one for yourself on your desk as a reminder to avoid the dog poop in life or to never let them catch you with cookies on your breath ...

You're tired of just getting bills and ads in the mail - so are your friends. These greeting cards with cheer them up and cheer them on. This is a totally awesome birthday gift for anyone. It is an anytime gift for the dog lovers in your life.

Please click here to order your Barker's Dozen Friendship Greeting Card Pack from the SPCA of Fredericksburg (thru eBay.) If you would like to sell these as a fundraiser for yours, just drop me a note at Viveca@FatigueBeGone.com

Finally, please forward this post onto your friends and family. Thanks for helping us get the word out on this fundraiser and thanks for stopping by today ...

Monday, February 18, 2008

The Special Olympics in Delaware has a site called www.waggies.org that makes peanut butter doggie treats. They have 2 bag sizes 24 bone bag for $6.oo, and a 50 count bag for $10.oo. This does 3 things;

1) It supports Special Olympics 2) It beats the prices of every other retailer out there and 3) It makes our pups tails go wiggly wag, waggle wig.

Please pass this to all of your animal loving friends!