Parrots Get In On the Identity Theft Game

Whenever I travel I make sure to bring along multiple forms of identification.

In today’s Big Brother society I’m not allowed to go anywhere without my dog tag. Name, phone number and treat preference are easily read by those I let get close to me.

I also have a chip in my body somewhere, and I’m not talking about the potato chip I just took off of the old man’s plate. No, this one has an identification number on it and cross references me on some list somewhere. As far as I know I’ve managed to stay off of any terrier lists.

I also have my Together Tag in case the need for emergency care presents itself. Truth be told the Together Tag trumps the standard, run of the mill dog tag, but I like to showboat my jewelry…even if it is just tin.

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Pets Press Reviews Bad to the Bone

Pets Press, Connecticut’s only FREE newspaper for pets and the people who love them, reviews Bad to the Bone: Memoir of a Rebel Doggie Blogger.

Pets Press is a monthly publication that talks directly to animal adoring pet owners with quality stories and in-depth authoritative features, photos, product news and reviews, advice columns, letters to the editor and more.

Any review that starts out with the following, is one that I know I’m going to like: Read more

Toilets for the Canine Set

I always hear my parents telling prospective pet owners how wonderful we faithful creatures are.

Clearly there’s a bit of an up-sell there, and something I’m quite appreciative of, when they look to match a homeless animal to a needy human. But is it really necessary?

All studies I’ve read have shown absolutely, positively no downside to the relationship…from a human’s standpoint. For the pet, there’s quite a few negatives but we’re willing to let it slide for some free kibble. Hey, it’s what makes us more adorable than we already are.

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Bo’s Literary Agent Contract

Most authors know an important step in getting the treat that is a book deal is to get signed by a literary agent.

I was fortunate to have found the one agent in the industry with an open mind, open enough to sign a dog to a contract. I don’t know what was in Barbara Poelle’s water bowl, but I’d like to get me some of it too. Regardless, she or even Irene Goodman herself, can put me on a leash and walk me anytime.

For those chasing the dream, know that it’s hard work but with faith, and a never say die attitude, it can happen. Of course you could just roll over and play dead but that won’t get you in print, although the belly rub feels almost as nice.

To inspire you I’ve attached the ‘Money’ page of my contract with Barbara.

My father says I write like a veterinarian so I hope you can make out my signature. Personally I think BP’s signature is messier than mine, but that’s probably because she has so many contracts to sign.

Times Square Barks Out Love For Bo

Bad to the Bone: Memoir of a Rebel Doggie has hit the Big Apple’s big screen.

Featured on Times Square’s jumbotron, my lovely mug was on display for all New Yorkers to see…well for a few seconds anyway.

My father thinks he’s being worldly when he says this about New York, “Bo, if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.”

Surely he knows that not only did I make it New York but I’ve been making it in Georgia too. All he needs to do is walk in the backyard and step in some of my recent work for confirmation.

Now if I could just get him to drive me to Rockefeller Plaza to pee on that big tree, all my dreams will be fulfilled.

Dead On Arrival

Given the state of the world…this story sounds about right. Read more

Checking Out – Hamster Hotel

We all live by rules, but there are times they need to be broken.

Take for instance, this blog. I have a stringent rule that I only highlight stories about dogs, cats, and whatever other wacky animals cross my path. I do not blog about humans. I figure they get enough press without me heaping more attention on them.

But today, I make an exception. Is it because I want to highlight a luxurious hotel in hopes my parents will take me to it? Do I want to focus my laser like attention on a fun weekend getaway in an adventurous new place? Or do I want to show you just how ridiculous the species with opposable thumbs really are? Read more

Thwarted Coo Attempt

I’m not a fan of pigeons. The last time I was in the city, one took the opportunity to decorate my head.

Normally I’m not against poop, heck I enjoy eating some brands, but pigeon dung really shouldn’t even be classified as such.

Regardless of my feelings for the species, there are limits to what they should have to endure. That limit should stop just short of what happened to the two birds in the following story.

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Editorial Reviews

“A real treat. Bo is so distinctively adorable and funny, that no other dog will be able to follow in his pawsteps.”
–Tracie Hotchner, author of The Dog Bible and host of DOG TALK (NPR affiliate WLIU-FM 88.3 radio show)

“You’ll laugh, you’ll howl, you’ll practically wag with pleasure…Bo is truly the voice of his doggy generation.”
–Dr. Marty Becker, Resident veterinarian on ABC TV’s Good Morning America, Host of “The Pet Doctor with Marty Becker” on PBS, Author of 17 pet books, Nationally syndicated columnist, and co creator of PetConnection.com

“A well-written and fun read…Bo takes you inside his family and you feel as if you’re right there experiencing all the joys and pains with them. You’ll want to hug your own dog after reading this book!”
–Suzanne Jalot, Editor-In-Chief of DOGliving magazine

“Bo’s rebel adventures in naps and squirrels will stir the heart and stoke human understanding of how dogs must think. His “voice” is utterly original, sharp, and kind.”
–Monica Collins, “Ask Dog Lady” columnist, host of AskDogLady radio show

“Witty commentary and hilarious observations.”
–DOGliving magazine

The FUNNIEST book by a dog I ever read!!

The book Bad to the Bone: Memoir of a Rebel Doggie Blogger has to be one of the funniest and most original books I have ever read. Where else can you spend hours laughing at a sneak-peak before sending a friend/family doggie-lover one of the most unique gifts they will ever have? In that case, you may have to order two — one for you and one as a gift!

Written by a “one-time” reject shelter dog who has his own blog online now ([...]) which is also hilariously funny….Bo tells it as he sees it. Coming from the school of hard-knocks, Bo is adopted by the Hoefingers and teaches them to care for him …. properly! And when they end up moving to Georgia, their list of pros and cons did not have Bo’s name on it, nor his best cat friend, Moose.

“My parents never considered the vast amount of land in our backyard I’d be giving up or the clear alpa dog stature I had achieved in the neighborhood. Nor was the fact considered what effect the sultry Southern weather would have on an extremely hairy dog. Nope, none of that mattered. This decision was ALL about them.”

Instead, Bo’s mother goes to the store and rents the movie “Gone with the Wind” prior to going house-hunting after they had moved to Georgia…..I tell no lies. This was done in order to forewarn Bo about their new living quarters so he would not be disappointed about where they would soon be living. This is just one of the many side-splitting moments in the book!

Buying this book is a once in a lifetime gift for yourself or someone else, a pathway to sheer adventure and pure warm fun…. from a dog’s point of view! And if that doesn’t get to your heart, nothing will.

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