Table Scraps: I Get by with a Little Help from my Friends

It already seems like it’s been a long week, and here we are on Monday. We’ve been thinking about friends lately — whether that means your furry friend, or possibly those of the human variety who are doing cool things and being super good to each other. For example, Seattle Humane has been actively working to help pet food insecurity during this time (with thanks to GreaterGood.org, a fantastic organization with many causes under their belt). And If you’re interested in the bigger scope of pet food assistance, PetSmart Charities committed up to $2m to help rescue organizations in California, New York, Washington, and more. If you are reading this and need help: organizations, please go to RescueBank.org and individuals, contact your local humane society.

We were just thinking about how Kitty, our little golden mix, has changed dramatically since we adopted her new BFF, Coconut. They don’t always get along — mainly when bully sticks are involved — but when they do, they are truly sisters. It’s funny to think that dogs build bonds and friendships, but they most certainly do! Even when Kitty was a pup, she had two very close doggo friends - both named Remy! They would play for hours, and I would bake the trio pupcakes or pup pizza for their barkdays.  

Speaking of dog treats, a friend of mine recommended we check out “Drooling for Treats,” a YouTube series starring the loveable Milo, a two year old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. I’m already smitten; we’ll get a profile up about their new pup cooking show asap! And also, get you a friend like Christopher! We met a very long time ago via Diaryland (some of you might remember that platform; if you don’t -- it’s very much like LiveJournal). He just sent Kitty and Coconut three amazing snack bags (Just Chicken, Just Beef, Just Pork) from 2 Dogs Treats. All in all, a really good day to be a puppers.

Still need something to read? Check out Darwin’s Pets CEO, Gary, and how he gave Maci a forever home. Or maybe, if you’ve got two puppers, you’ve noticed that one pup rolls over during playtime. Scientific American says it’s not an act of submission, it’s a combat tactic in this fascinating article. And if you’re more of a visual person, this classic comic is an adorable testament to rescuing animals over buying from breeders.

Stay safe, stay sane.

MPCC xx