In light of last week’s horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, The Lutheran Church Charities of Chicago have sent a pack of Golden Retrievers to visit the kids and hopefully lick some wounds. (HuffPo)
Author Archives: Russ Ryan
The Big New Yorker Book of Dogs
Just in time for the holidays, The New Yorker is releasing the aptly-titled, The Big New Yorker Book of Dogs, which includes a bunch of witty ramblings from James Thurber, Roger Angell, and many others from the mag’s esteemed archives, along with a foreword by superstar contributor, Malcolm Gladwell (The Tipping Point).
This Cat Stole My Title!
I Could Pee On This was the original working title for my comic dog novel (haha, not really!) –– but then this cool cat, Francesco Marciuliano, came up with it first!
The Last Walk by Jessica Pierce
Not many dog books can handle the subject matter of pet loss so sensitively, yet straight-forwardly, as Jessica Pierce’s The Last Walk: Reflections On Our Pets at the End of Their Lives. Read her compelling Op-Ed here. (NYT)
CNN’s Loving and Losing A Dog
CNN was so touched by Fiona Apple’s touching letter in honor of her dying dog — that it inspired Kat Kinsman to write a tribute about her late Irish Wolfhound, Mordred, as “The Worldwide Leader in News” unveiled a new dead dog-friendly section dubbed Loving and Losing A Dog: Your Stories…
Dogfight by Calvin Trillin
Just in case you’re going through withdrawal from the disappearance of all the Presidential polls and campaign events, Calvin Trillin nicely sums up the recent Obama vs. Romney election in comedic/poetic verse in Dogfight. (New York Times)
Fiona Apple’s Dog Tour
Fiona Apple has cancelled her South American concert tour to tend to her dying Pit Bull, Janet, during her final days. Regardless of what you think of Apple’s music, her lovely, emotional letter to fans explaining her decision will make all dog lover’s hearts melt/swoon. (pic credit: PuppiesLovers.net)
Cesar Millan the Dog Whisperer Suicide Attempt?
Depressed over the death of his beloved old Pit Bull — as well as his wife filing for divorce — Cesar Millan, the famed Dog Whisperer, recently admitted that he was so distraught that he attempted suicide back in 2010. It’s sad, but not surprising. Losing a dog really messes you up — even a world-class dog trainer! (People)
Starring Nixon’s Dog, Checkers…
Remember Richard Nixon’s infamous “Checkers” speech — nicknamed after Tricky Dick’s dog? Now there’s a play about it by Douglas McGrath…(NYT)
Safe Travels, Buddy
SFGate travel writer, Tom Stienstra, prepares to say goodbye to Buddy, his loyal traveling companion/golden retriever, in his latest column…
Underwater Dogs!
How come nobody thought of this before? Seth Casteel presents Underdog — er, Underwater Dogs, a funny, artful photo book on dogs hamming it up beneath the surface.
Beer For My Dogs?
With today’s 2012 U.S. Presidential Election, and voters deciding which candidate they’d like to run the country have a beer with, I think I’d much rather prefer drinking with my dog…
I Want To Kill the Dog?
Meredith Viera’s hubby, Richard Cohen, has a darkly funny take on his relationship with their family dog in I Want To Kill the Dog…
Don’t worry, dog advocates: this book is just a light-hearted love-hate spoof. At least I hope so. Or else they’ll be getting some hate tweets!
Halloween For Dogs!
It’s still not too late to get that very special Halloween costume for your dog…even if they don’t like dressing up!
Uggie Hires A Ghostwriter?
Uggie, the adorable Jack Russell terrier from The Artist, is back with a new autobiography called (what else) Uggie – My Story. My question is, do you think he really wrote it or did he hire one of those fancy-pants ghostwriters? Get your paw-tographed copy now! (The Guardian)
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