Purple and Paws
Advice and stories from one dog to lover to another
As Valentine’s Day fast approaches, everyone is thinking about what to do with their spouse, their partner, their crush. But what if you want to celebrate the day of cupid with your dog? As someone who is permanently single, my only plans involve curling up on the couch with a good romantic comedy and my …
Last month, a family friend asked me to pet sit their three dogs and three cats while they went to Europe for ten days. They wanted me to stay at the house instead of driving back and forth (which I was okay with because their home is up in North Phoenix, a forty-five minute drive …
“Are you a dog person or a cat person?” Everyone’s been asked this question at some point in their life. I always used to answer “dog” before the person even finished speaking (or type “dog” in the answer box for online dating sites). But here’s the thing: I like dogs and cats. My family has …
When I was looking over my posts from last year, I noticed I’ve written about my worst dog mom moment. So I thought I should write about my best dog mom moment.
Four years ago this month, I brought Socks home.
Some of you reading this title might think I’ve lost my mind. Of course I know how to take my dog to the park. I’m not an idiot, Jessica. I know you know to take your dog to the park. Grab the leash, escort your four-legged pal into the car, drive, and voila. You’re at …
Okay, I’m a day late, but still. As someone who tries to live the most eco-friendly life possible, I appreciate how Earth Day (hopefully) makes more people sit up and take notice of the carbon footprint they leave. As a pet owner, it’s also important for me to help my dog, Socks, be as eco-friendly …
Today is Valentine’s Day. I’ve been single a long time and I used to be one of those people who went around proclaiming how much they hate Valentine’s Day and how it’s just a scam by the card industry, blah, blah, blah. But now I’ve come to realize that Feb 14th isn’t just about romantic …
With Christmas exactly one week away, now is the time when all those last-minute-shopping-hating people start panicking about what to buy for their loved ones. If you happen to fall into that category, here are some suggestions. Reversible Pet Bed Since my dog weighs about sixty pounds and isn’t very interested in sleeping on my …
Have you ever noticed that your dog has different barks for different occasions? If you have, good for you for being so observant. If you haven’t, don’t fret. Many owners don’t realize that their pets’ barks can differ wildly. Read on for a lesson in barking basics.