Petpourri

Today, I just want to share a little bit of this and a little bit of that, all of it about disabled pets.

Daisy was always looking up to the positive side of life. Look at that smile!

First off, it would hardly be fitting to start with anything other than a nod to Daisy, the sweet little Doxie who, for 16 years, was the mascot for our friends at Eddie's Wheels. Daisy crossed the Rainbow Bridge last week, and is now running unencumbered through the fields of gold. We will miss her stalwart little presence, but I could hardly do justice to saying goodbye any more than Barb Techel did over on her Joyful Paws blog. Daisy and Eddie's Wheels played a huge part in the story of Frankie, The Walk 'n Roll Dog, so I'll just let her say it much better than I could.

Next, I want to share a discussion of a great book about a blind cat and his amazing story. This one covers Homer's Odyssey over at SodaHead. Great discussion with author Gwen Cooper!

And last for today, a tale about living with a disabled cat named Basil.

I think it's appropriate on this MLK's Birthday observance day, which so many of us mark by contributing a day of public service, to reflect on the service rendered by individuals to their disabled pets, and the incredible service they receive in return.

Enjoy!

You gotta love Homer!

Gwen Cooper blogs about her blind cat, Homer, at opensalon.com. What a fantastic little guy, what a great story, and what a great mom he has!

Gwen reports she's just sold her story of Homer to Bantam Dell, so let's all watch for that book when it comes out. She's got us on her list, so when she lets me know, I'll let you know it's available.

Meanwhile, why not check out her blog yourself and get to know Gwen and Homer a little better?