Orthopedic Dog Beds

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Nancy Houser

Orthopedic dog beds offer tremendous therapeutic benefits for family dogs that suffer from sore or arthritic joints, hip dysplasia, post-operatives, or simply are old dogs with aching bones and special needs. Proven to maintain healthy joints, some orthopedic dog beds contain eucalyptus for healing and to help the dog to rest more comfortably while sleeping [...]

How to wash a cat and the toilet at the same time

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Nancy Houser

Probably one of the funniest dog websites we have ever visited is Bo Knows: “He Just Doesn’t Listen“, a blog written by a wonderful Golden Retriever named Bo and his human mom and dad. Nothing against cats, but one of our favorite articles by  Bo is “Best Way to Clean a Toilet“. Our dogs are [...]

Jasmine and her role as a shelter adoptee mother

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Nancy Houser

In 2003, police in Warwickshire, England, opened a garden shed and found a whimpering, cowering dog.  The dog had been locked in the shed and abandoned.  It was dirty and malnourished, and had quite clearly been abused. In an act of kindness, the police took the dog, which was a female greyhound, to the Nuneaton [...]

How to Bring an Outside Dog Safely Inside in the Winter

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Nancy Houser

Today in Nebraska the wind chill is 9 degrees and its snowing heavily outside with an 18-mile wind. We have brought certain breeds inside — short-haired Rat Terriers, Pomeranians, short-haired Dachshunds, and one delicate spoiled cream Shiba-Inu named J.J. — or have placed heat lamps in dog houses of some outside dogs that feel the [...]

VIDEO: “James Bond–canine style”

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Nancy Houser

Dancing dogs are exciting to watch, with their agility and talent beyond words. We have had a lot on Way Cool Dogs, but this is one which is unique and creative — Kate and Gin doing a freestyle dance to James Bond. (Submitted by Deb Schmidt of California)

Vote for Way Cool Dogs as one of the top dog-related blogs on the web!

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Nancy Houser

This is the first time in the history of the Internet that a contest is being held to identify the 20 best dog-related blogs on the web. And there are Grand Prizes for the top 20 Blogs. Help Nebraska’s Way Cool Dogs be one of the best dog blogs on the web! If Way Cool [...]

Inspiring Animal Rescue Stories

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Nancy Houser

“The slow global economy has lowered the number of animal adoptions more than any of us would like to admit. The animal organizations who are hurting the most aren’t the large national groups. It’s the small local or shelters and organizations that are really struggling right now.”  by Joanne Wannan ******************************** I recently wrote a [...]

Adopting a shelter dog in the winter

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Nancy Houser

According to rumor, the perfect time to adopt a dog or bring one home is in the spring or summer. But unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world and haven’t in a long time. With this in mind, it is accepted that most people choose to adopt or buy dogs all year long, with [...]

Bo’s “Bad to the Bone” Book Giveaway

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Nancy Houser

What do you look for in a humorous book written by a dog? Our own pets want it to be easy-to-read and related from a dog’s point of view, while we would like some good information about dogs. And Bad to the Bone, Memoirs of a Rebel Doggie Blogger fits the bill perfectly. The first [...]

Be responsible for your dog!

Posted on February 09, 2010 by Nancy Houser

To be responsible for your dog not only helps the quality of life your dog has but makes life easier on you.  There are many simple situations which involve small changes in life for your dog….larger chairs to sit on, knowing the correct type of exercises for your dog,  maintaining the correct diet, and so [...]

Arthritis in dogs during the winter

Posted on February 08, 2010 by Nancy Houser

When we watch our dogs suffering with arthritis, our heart goes out to them — especially if we ourselves are suffering from the same joint disease. Arthritis in dogs is one of the main causes of chronic pain in them, a painful inflammation of a specific joint area which affects their quality of life. The [...]

Support H.R. 3501 “Happy Act” for claiming taxes on dog care

Posted on February 02, 2010 by Nancy Houser

H.R. 3501—“HAPPY” Act Sponsor: Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI) Action Needed: Write to your U.S. representative today to urge him or her to support and cosponsor the HAPPY Act, H.R. 3501. U.S. Representative Thaddeus McCotter has introduced the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (“HAPPY”) Act, legislation to allow individuals to claim tax deductions for qualified [...]

Dachshunds – America’s Weiner Dog

Posted on February 01, 2010 by Nancy Houser

While Americans like dogs, they love hounds. Among the most popular breed of hound dog is the Dachshund, also sometimes referred to as the “Weiner Dog” or “Hot Dog Dog” due to their elongated shape. Easy to spot by their trademark short legs and long body, Dachshunds are a playful and loyal breed. Finding Dachshunds [...]

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