Ohmidog! has a great article about churches who allow dogs to join the services.
In the Boston area, a church is Weymouth is called out for having dog-friendly service:
And about 20 to 50 dogs typically show up for the “Woof and Worship” service at 5 p.m. every Sunday at Pilgrim Congregational Church in the Boston […]
Entries Tagged as 'General'
House of God / Dog
April 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment
Tags: Boston Dog Parks & Places · Boston Owners Resources · Fun Dog Stuff
Boston Globe - Why We Treat Our Pets Like Royalty
March 29th, 2009 · No Comments
Great article in this weeks globe on the change in society over the years from one with dogs outside to a society with dogs in the living room.
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2009/03/29/the_family_dog/
Tags: Boston Owners Resources · General
Live from Cambodia
February 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment
This was sent to me today. Thought it was interesting enough to share:
I am a Bostonian (Meridian St. E. Boston), currently living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia with my 4 month old GSD, Banjo.
In Cambodia we have starving street dogs everywhere and they all bite! Banjo and I go to doggie breakfast every Saturday with ex-pats […]
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Does the City Hurt Your Brain? Can a Dog Help?
February 22nd, 2009 · No Comments
Image by Adam Foster | Codefor via Flickr
Reading the Globe awhile back, I came upon this article which talks about how city life can be damaging to your health and attitude. It comes complete with references to some historical figures that abandoned the city and details the results of a study that tested two subjects: […]
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Happy Holidays!
December 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment
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DogBoston On Dog Portraits
December 4th, 2008 · No Comments
People these days are looking for more meaning out of life in general. There’s a huge movement going around which is articulated in websites like Slow Planet which stresses certain aspects of life – food, relationships, living, gift giving, even technology – should be done at a much slower and thoughtful pace.
The same goes […]
Tags: Boston Owners Resources · Fun Dog Stuff
State House Hearing, Pet Rental Ban, June 5, 11 to 1–Please Be There!!
May 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment
We’ve worked hard–now it’s our time to be heard (and seen) on behalf of dogs and cats. Please make every effort to attend and bring other animal lovers: Those opposing our bill will be there!
Thursday, June 5, 11 to 1
Room A-1
State House
Let me know if you plan to attend.
Meanwhile–and after the hearing too–please continue to […]
Tags: Boston Owners Resources
Somerville Dog Parade
May 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Michele has posted a nice video of Somerville Dog Owners who got together to march in the Somerville Memorial Day Parade.
http://www.somdog.org/
Tags: Boston Owners Resources
Clever Dog Joke (Illustrated)
May 27th, 2008 · No Comments
Thanks to Judy for sending this in!
http://home.comcast.net/~singingman7777/CleverDog.htm
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June 1 - Hopkinton State Park “Bark in the Park”
May 25th, 2008 · No Comments
Who: BAYPATH HUMANE SOCIETY of Hopkinton, Massachusetts
What: Our 8th Annual ‘BARK IN THE PARK’ DOG WALK FUNDRAISER
1 or 3-mile walk routes through glorious Hopkinton State Park! Vendors, drawings, a children’s scavenger hunt, Baypath Alumni Parade, delicious food on the grill/snacks/drinks, and much more!
When: SUNDAY, JUNE 1ST, 2008 — 10AM-2PM
Where: HOPKINTON STATE PARK — SPLIT ROCK […]
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Looking for Action on Anti-Pet Rental Bill
February 27th, 2008 · 5 Comments
Ever think activism was for hippies and young college kids with nothing better to do?
Well get over it. If you oppose Pet Rentals as I do, then you might consider taking a few minutes out of your day to send an email or make a phone call.
Kathy Sabina an animal control officer in Auburn, had […]
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National Geographic Latest Issue - “Is Your Dog Smarter Than You?”
February 25th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Betsy, the border collie on the front of the latest National Geographic Magazine, has a vocabulary of more than 300 words, knows 15 people by name, and can retrieve objects seen in photographs.
Link to article here.
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No Singing Beach for Dogs in Manchester-by-the-Sea
February 23rd, 2008 · 3 Comments
When I get email from Michele Biscoe of the Somerville Dog Owners Group, I know something major is going on. And it usually has to do with fighting for the rights of dog owners like you and me. (By the way: Boston Dog Owners Group meeting this Monday)
She informed me that in April, a […]
Tags: Boston Owners Resources
Foxboro Dog Park Closing Stirs Debate
February 17th, 2008 · 5 Comments
FOXBORO - A Land Court judge in Boston issued an order Thursday temporarily ending the operation of a privately run dog park on town land at Cocasset River Park.
In the first step of a suit brought Monday by 17 park foes, Judge Keith Long ordered the immediate removal of all dog park signs and required […]
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Boston’s Animal Rescue League (ARL) Gets $3 Million
February 13th, 2008 · 4 Comments
Nice news for a great organization. It is my shelter of choice for charitable giving and I would recommend any company or organization to help them out as well. They tend to do an amazing amount with the resources they are given.
The Animal Rescue League of Boston has received a $3 million grant from The […]
Tags: Boston Owners Resources
Boston Dog Owner’s Group Meeting Scheduled!
February 11th, 2008 · 1 Comment
The question is - will you be there?
Monday, February 25th – 7:00pm
Hill Tavern, 228 Cambridge St.
Beacon Hill
Agenda:
· Dog recreation space (DRS) application for Boston Common
· Neighborhood “Poop Patrol” campaign
· Community outreach initiatives to raise awareness of group
· Boston Common dog-poop clean-up day
· Update on Phillips St. Park
Reference
Tags: Boston Owners Resources
Hello, I need an iconic logo
February 5th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Form and Function
As a “little tiny business owner” I often struggle with balancing form and function. As you may have noticed, the new site is located at care.dogboston.com and looks and performs the way I want it to… all professional looking and such.
(tangent - the fastest way to get to dogboston is to go […]
Tags: DogBoston Info
Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl Disappoints (and the Pats sad loss)
February 4th, 2008 · No Comments
Well, in that one scene with the Jack Russell Terrier and the Chihuahua and the Alaskan Malamute… I expected the Malamute to law a paw on the Jack for his constant harassment. Come on, buddy - push your weigh around :) The bowl cam shots were also cool… but besides that, I couldn’t sit there […]
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What’s More Super: Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl Games or the Actual Super Bowl?
February 2nd, 2008 · No Comments
I will be watching two Bowl games tomorrow. My beloved Patriots and … the Puppy Bowl IV on Animal Planet. So I will be booked from 3 to 9pm watching Bowl games… 3-6pm (Puppy Bowl) and then 6pm to about 9pm (Pats vs NY Giants).
My prediction: The puppies win!! (and the Pats will win too, […]
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The February Edition of DogBoston is Here
February 1st, 2008 · No Comments
Hello! The February 2008 Edition of DogBoston is here!
Highlights include:
Best of DogBoston 2007 Results! http://care.dogboston.com/dogbostons-best-of-2007-results/
From Pharmaceutical Sales to Walking Dogs? http://care.dogboston.com/from-pharmaceutical-sales-to-wags-4-walks/
An Interview with Dog Walker Vicki Lonergan (Pembroke Paws) http://care.dogboston.com/vicki-lonergan-of-pembroke-paws/
Position Statement on Punishment-based training methods by AVSAB http://care.dogboston.com/avsab-say-no-to-punishment-based-approach/
Behind the Breed: The BullDog http://care.dogboston.com/behind-the-breed-bulldog/
Ask Jo Articles […]
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