The Scene at Home with the Little Guy
Rescuing Smokey from a shelter was one of the best moves I ever made. For those who don't know him, he's a 30 lb. mutt mixed with black Labrador and who knows what else. (Who cares?) Life just isn't complete…
Saturday Morning Dog-A-Palooza at My Place
A typical Saturday morning with Smokey and Kiwi, one of his many girlfriends.
John Bartlett’s Tiny Tim Camouflage Dog Gear
Commemorative of his beloved and departed rescue dog named Tiny Tim, John Bartlett has expanded his Tiny Tim line to include not just man, but man's best friend. In addition to a great collection of shirts, sweatshirts, socks, ties, belts,…
Rescue a Dog
When I'm walking Smokey, people often ask me "What kind of dog is he?" Inquiring eyes still glaze over with incomprehension when I say he's a "mutt," or a "rescue." If it's not an identifiable "dog show" breed, many people…
My Two Days With Hugh Jackman
I'm thrilled that Hugh Jackman's one-man show - Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway - is a hit this season on Broadway. He deserves it. Back in 2001, I had the distinct pleasure of working with Hugh Jackman in a scene…
Start Seeing Invisible Dogs: Adopt, Don’t Shop
This video is from the Best Friends Animal Society, based in Kanab, Utah. They are a no-kill animal sanctuary that aims to rehabilitate animals that are deemed unadoptable and doomed to be euthanized. BFAS does incredible and awe-inspiring work with…
The Little Boy Who Ruined My Life Turns Two Today
When I adopted Smokey on November 21, 2009, he was a shy and frightened four-legged furry little sausage weighing fourteen pounds. Today, he's a happy and healthy thirty-pound young man of two.
Smokey Sprain
Smokey has had a limp for a couple of days, favoring his right paw as he limped. I initially thought he might have sprained it during some heavy play at the dog run or something, which he's done before. But…