.....Advertisement.....
.....Advertisement.....
The Happy Wag

I said no puparazzi!

Blog reader Pam admits that she takes way too many photos of her two Lab-mix pooches Bo (left) and Tater, sticking out his tongue at the camera. His way of saying, "Enough with the camera, mom! Can we have some cookies now?"

Serious snuggles

I am dying here, folks. Dying FROM THE CUTENESS.

This is photo, sent in by blog reader Julie, is textbook example of a cuddle puddle, as demonstrated by pooches Leela (left) and Baxter.

Cats rule

I've noticed that, despite the thesis of the book I gave away this week, that the blog has been dominated by felines and their devoted fans.  Cats will eventually reclaim the earth, mark my words.

Here's one last adorable photo. Meet lil bit, whose name is intentionally in lower case letters because pet mom Liz said when she adopted the kitten she was too small to handle capital letters.

Everyone have a safe holiday and a great weekend.

Things that make you go "awwww"

Warning: This photo is too cute for words.

Reader Donna sent us this shot of her 8-week-old Jack Russell terrier puppy, Toby, trying on this pumpkin.

Guess that would make it a "pup-kin!" Ha! I love candy-corny jokes.

Have a safe and happy Halloween everyone.

The eyes follow you everywhere

Blog reader Wendy sent us this haunting photo of her cat, Prince Leo. Spoooooooky!

Flu blues and a kitty at the table

Hello my patient readers. I am afraid I am home with the flu. So there will be little more than photos on this blog for the rest of the week.

Don't forget that the Roanoke Valley SPCA's Howl-O-Ween Walk for the Animals is this Sunday. Click here to visit the Web site for all the details.

Blog reader Kim sent in this photo of her kitty, Gracie, who decided to see what was for dessert after Kim got up from the dinner table.

Itty bitty scary kitty

 This spooky little snapshot was sent in from Eric:

"This one is of my boy Tigger when he was a kitten. When I hit the shutter release button on my digital camera he looked very normal. This is what came out. I guess the flash got to him."

Sure, it was just the flash. He's not plotting anything with that wicked smile. BWAHAHAHAHA!

Have a hairy-scary weekend, pet people. The Wag is back with the latest news on pets and furry-events on Monday.

Zombie kitty

I have been a negligent blogger lately. In addition to the blog and column, I am also the office manager and this is the time of year we work on budget. Ugh.

So I leave you this morning with a photo: This is Thai, who was sneaking up on me this morning and apparently auditioning for the role of Zombie Kitty. I swear I heard him hiss, "BRAINZ NOM NOM NOM!"

But that could have been me thinking about budget numbers. Eating my brainz. Nom nom nom.

If you have any spoooooky photos of your pets, e-mail them to pets@roanoke.com.

Lesson never learned

I spent the weekend feeling poorly (my default setting lately) and barely got anything done but a few loads of laundry.

What do they say about doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result? Foolish or crazy, perhaps both? After more than seven years living with Thai, you would think I would learn not leave the clean, folded laundry in the sunniest spot of the house.

Sadly, no, I have not learned that lesson. Then I wonder why my clothes are always full of animal hair.

At least he let me finish folding and pile more laundry in around him.

Dog-friendly beach photo

All the dogs playing on the beach make me a little homesick for my pooches. Just wanted to share this with you. Hope everyone is having a good week.

Search

You are currently browsing the archives for the Photo of the Week category.

About this blog

The Happy Wag blog is a resource for pet parents in the Roanoke Valley, a local community forum of news and information about pets. Newsroom manager Nona Nelson's family includes four pets: retired racing greyhounds Dexter and Coral and former stray cats Thai and India. Read more about Nona and this blog

RSS feed

Comments

    • Pam Hubbard: Hey, thanks for the post Nona! BTW, he had that same look when the vet suggested he drop 5 lbs - ha!...
    • donna: cats are so much better than dogs! my cats know when im sad and come over to comfort me. they are not messy,...
    • Dean: Political elections are the best way to understand the benefit of cats over dogs. Think about it, cats are...
    • Sharron Smith: I am a dog person: I am unable to explain how I ended up with four cats and no dog. My life is...
    • Art Hill: #4 wins. Dogs listen to every word. Cats take a message and get back to you.

Get out!

Sunday, Aug. 16, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Bark in the Park

Dog wash held to benefit the Roanoke Valley SPCA in conjunction with a Salem Red Sox/Kinston Indians game. Cost includes a ticket for you and a ticket and bath for your pooch. $20 for dogs under 20 pounds, $30 for 21 and over, $8 for each additional person; dog washes for season ticket holders are $10 for pocket pooches and $20 for big sweeties. Game starts at 6:05 p.m.

Tickets on sale July 27.

Lewis Gale Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark, Salem.

 

Saturday, Aug. 29, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Bark for Life

Fundraiser for Roanoke Valley Relay for Life, part of the American Cancer Society. A one-mile walk led by human and canine cancer survivors, followed by a variety of contests and games. Dog baths and massages will also be available. Roanoke City Police K9 unit will perform a demonstration. A Wall of Hope will be built of purchased paper bones in remembrance of loved ones, human and pets. 

Call 774-2716 or go to www.barkforlife.org to register.

Six Wags Dog Park, Apperson Drive, Salem.

Saturday, Aug. 29, from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Harvest-Fest concert

Blue Ridge Vineyard in Eagle Rock presents the band Exit 162. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome to accompany adults. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Ruritans. Admission is $5 for adults. Food and beverage available for purchase. 

For more information and directions, go to  www.blueridgevineyard.com, call 798-7642 or e-mail blueridgevines@ntelos.net