Category Archives: News

Should We Put the Extendable Leash Behind Bars?



Is that were it belongs? Many people I’ve talked to would be thrilled if extendable leashes, such as the infamous Flexi, were outlawed. I gotta say, I have cursed them multiple times myself. It often seems to me that the … Continue reading

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Every School Needs a Puppy Room



Halifax is again making national news with the addition of a “puppy room” to the Dalhousie University campus. I used to think I had attended a fairly decent school for my undergraduate program eons ago. But I don’t remember seeing … Continue reading

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The Insanity Increases in Number



We’ve had a bit of a surprise ending to an otherwise normal Saturday. First a walk at the park, then a very positive agility class, a trip to the aquarium to check out some fish, and finally… On short notice, … Continue reading

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BarkWorld Bound



I can’t keep the happy news to myself for one minute longer. You may recall that I entered a contest held by Iams Home 4 the Holidays in an attempt to win my way to this year’s BarkWorld Conference & Expo. … Continue reading

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We Have Arrived!



Even though our official moving day was Sunday, I couldn’t consider this new house a home until everything was back to normal. Meaning, until we had full internet access. Priorities, people. The move itself was typically insane. I say typically because it seems … Continue reading

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Saying Goodbye



This morning was our last walk around the lake. While I am very excited to be moving on, I know I will miss our 5:30 am off-leash walks on the quiet trail with no one else around. That’s not to … Continue reading

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Shiva’s First Real Friend



While most of our weekend was spent freaking out over our housing situation (thanks for all of your advice on Friday’s post!) there was a shining moment amidst all the stress. A friend of ours from agility invited us to … Continue reading

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Turning Away From Negativity



I was going to write a rant-filled post today, a la Jodi Stone’s WTF Wednesday, after reading this horrifying list on Cracked.com. Unfortunately, I had to go and read Karen Walrond’s inspirational post first, which made me feel guilty for … Continue reading

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Running is Not For the Weak (Ankles)



The Blue Nose Marathon is just seven days away. I haven’t run a single step for two whole weeks. Screwed doesn’t seem expressive enough of a word. It’s not laziness this time that has kept me from running. That’s a … Continue reading

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Rescued Insanity’s Blogiversary Scavenger Hunt!



I wanted to do something really special this year to acknowledge the mega awesomeness of pet blogland. For all two years I have been at this thing, you have been full of encouragement. Not only do you keep my shoes … Continue reading

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