Weekend Update December 19, 2009

It’s almost Christmas! Or it’s already Hanukkah, depending on your preference. Is your shopping done yet? I was actually planning doing some local shopping this year, but my clumsiness caught up with me and it’s hard to carry shopping bags with a cane, Amazon got my business again.

Before I go into the “week in dog”, I’d like to take the time to highlight a message I received this week. A group of volunteers in Mississippi is collecting old sweaters for recycling to help shelter dogs in colder climates. Please, if you can help, or if you know someone that can, let them know!

On that note, I read a nice post over at Dancing Dog Blog about pets and giving to shelters that helped put me into the holiday spirit. Check it out.

I think the new story most in keeping with the holiday season must be that of Jude Stringfellow and her two-legged therapy dog Faith. Faith has been inspiring people for a few years now, but she has been providing extra well, faith, to disabled vets this year. What a great story!

Daryn Kagan has some video:

Speaking of walking, grab the leash and get out there! A fun study has been making the rounds this week. It seems that walking with a dog is better exercise that walking with another person.

Will you be traveling this holiday? Are maybe having some visitors? Patricia McConnell has some great advice on how to make things easier for you and your pets.

Have a wonderful holiday!

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