A chronicle of life with dogs, or what you will. By Jessi ChartierTumblr (3.0; @pensandpaws)http://pensandpaws.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3ddxqIgVr1qz4cuyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://links.laughingsquid.com/post/22229367325/pretzelnator-a-crowd-sourced-burger-available-at" class="tumblr_blog">laughingsquid</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><a href="http://laughingsquid.com/pretzelnator-a-crowd-sourced-burger-available-at-mcdonalds-germany/">Pretzelnator, A Crowd-Sourced Burger Available at McDonald’s Germany</a></p></blockquote>http://pensandpaws.com/post/22240409162http://pensandpaws.com/post/22240409162Tue, 01 May 2012 22:04:32 -0500<a href="http://dougrichardson.com/2012/dogfights-and-rewrites-with-george-lucas">Link: Get off your arse and play</a>: <p>Images of George Lucas improving in a studio office are the best reminder to do the one thing that makes life fun: <em>play</em>.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/16425807478http://pensandpaws.com/post/16425807478Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:07:10 -0600<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwo7cjJQ0x1qzknqgo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Sometimes it’s hard to remember these two are *not* from the same littler and are *not* the same mixed breeds.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/14679931536http://pensandpaws.com/post/14679931536Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:57:55 -0600<p>Me: You can&#8217;t come up on the couch.<br/> Oscar: I&#8217;m not on the couch; I&#8217;m just coming up to kiss you.<br/> M: Keep your back feet on the floor.<br/> O: How can I when I&#8217;m now in your lap?<br/> M: Dog.<br/> O: I&#8217;m not on the couch; I&#8217;m in your lap. Sleeping.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/14429802164http://pensandpaws.com/post/14429802164Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:37:22 -0600<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvjjce3vBX1qzknqgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Maddy: I am the bat. The night is mine.</p> <p>Oscar: Can I leave now? She’s scaring me.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/13598630260http://pensandpaws.com/post/13598630260Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:55:25 -0600dogsphoto<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqexj7rSp51qzknqgo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>The one advantage of having a barometer for a dog.</p> <p>Oscar’s face tells us there is about 90% rain. Thunderstorms about 10 minutes out. Better close all the windows.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/9320948579http://pensandpaws.com/post/9320948579Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:25:55 -0500Me: Why is there a half-eaten pizza box on the floor?<br /> Maddy: 'Cuz you forgot to take it out to the garbage. Duh.<br /> Me: ...<br /> Maddy: What? <br /> Me: You win this round.http://pensandpaws.com/post/9252047551http://pensandpaws.com/post/9252047551Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:02:53 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpopioM9rg1qzknqgo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>She may not look it, but this little girl is sopping wet. But CLEAN!</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/8709606058http://pensandpaws.com/post/8709606058Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:35:12 -0500<a href="http://dogs.icanhascheezburger.com/2011/08/04/funny-dog-pictures-cindy-golden-retriever-honorary-nurse/">Hooray for therapy dogs! </a>: <p>A regular therapy dog is given honorary nurse certificate. :)</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/8622139569http://pensandpaws.com/post/8622139569Sun, 07 Aug 2011 19:26:36 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpiyhe88Cr1qzknqgo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>The temp is not pulling his weight around here. I think our office manager gave him the wrong idea of what is acceptable around here.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/8570444354http://pensandpaws.com/post/8570444354Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:03:14 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpdu68lNVF1qzknqgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Office manager hard at work.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/8455181788http://pensandpaws.com/post/8455181788Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:42:07 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loyy4pcrvD1qzknqgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sleepy Oscar is sleepy. With toy.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/8109811387http://pensandpaws.com/post/8109811387Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:43:34 -0500<span id="video_player_7211302174">[<a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" target="_blank">Flash 10</a> is required to watch video.]</span><script type="text/javascript">renderVideo("video_player_7211302174",'http://pensandpaws.com/video_file/7211302174/tumblr_lnsbv6ocBB1qzknqg',400,225,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lnsbv6ocBB1qzknqg_r1_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lnsbv6ocBB1qzknqg_r1_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lnsbv6ocBB1qzknqg_r1_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lnsbv6ocBB1qzknqg_r1_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lnsbv6ocBB1qzknqg_r1_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p>Oscar being a dog: head out window.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/7211302174http://pensandpaws.com/post/7211302174Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:21:59 -0500<p>The tulips are straightening up through the soil! Hooray! This means soon, we can hang out on the front porch and watch the world go by. It&#8217;s one of Oscar&#8217;s and Maddy&#8217;s favorite things to do.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/4315589493http://pensandpaws.com/post/4315589493Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:48:32 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lht836hNsh1qzknqgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Favorite spot of my dog’s face: the soft spot in between his nose and mouth. I call it his Gustof Mustache.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/3749345925http://pensandpaws.com/post/3749345925Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:37:30 -0600<span id="video_player_3709482741">[<a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" target="_blank">Flash 10</a> is required to watch video.]</span><script type="text/javascript">renderVideo("video_player_3709482741",'http://pensandpaws.com/video_file/3709482741/tumblr_lhplliVyI41qzknqg',400,327,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lhplliVyI41qzknqg_r1_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lhplliVyI41qzknqg_r1_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lhplliVyI41qzknqg_r1_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lhplliVyI41qzknqg_r1_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lhplliVyI41qzknqg_r1_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p>Us: let’s block the couch so dogs can’t get on it when we’re gone. Oscar: oh look! Meh hoomanz put pilloz on couch fer me!</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/3709482741http://pensandpaws.com/post/3709482741Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:37:34 -0600<span id="video_player_3096857004">[<a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" target="_blank">Flash 10</a> is required to watch video.]</span><script type="text/javascript">renderVideo("video_player_3096857004",'http://pensandpaws.com/video_file/3096857004/tumblr_lg2iurzarl1qzknqg',400,225,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg2iurzarl1qzknqg_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg2iurzarl1qzknqg_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg2iurzarl1qzknqg_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg2iurzarl1qzknqg_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg2iurzarl1qzknqg_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p>Watch carefully: Maddy’s nub is an indicator of how psyched up she is.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/3096857004http://pensandpaws.com/post/3096857004Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:50:57 -0600<span id="video_player_3069382141">[<a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" target="_blank">Flash 10</a> is required to watch video.]</span><script type="text/javascript">renderVideo("video_player_3069382141",'http://pensandpaws.com/video_file/3069382141/tumblr_lg02cleh3m1qzknqg',400,225,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg02cleh3m1qzknqg_r1_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg02cleh3m1qzknqg_r1_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg02cleh3m1qzknqg_r1_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg02cleh3m1qzknqg_r1_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg02cleh3m1qzknqg_r1_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p>Our Maddy girl loves this blizzard.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/3069382141http://pensandpaws.com/post/3069382141Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:09:28 -0600<p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ld525t8iUe1qzh4x8.jpg" align="middle" height="406" width="545"/></p> <p>A big thanks to Bonnie and her staff at <a title="Central Bark Chicago" href="http://www.centralbarkusa.com/locations/chicagoavondale.html">Central Bark Doggie Daycare in Chicago</a>. Our pups, who have play dates every Tuesday, came home carrying a goody bag. Inside we found theses little guys. Look at those cute faces. It&#8217;s when you turn them around that hilarity ensures:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ld52981Iwc1qzh4x8.jpg" align="left" height="154" width="207"/></p> <p>They&#8217;re actually poop bag dispensers. Suddenly, their faces have&#8230;purpose. This is seriously the best idea ever; I dare you to show me a dog owner who doesn&#8217;t need these. These little serious critters went straight onto our dogs&#8217; leashes.</p> <p>So, super thanks, Bonnie! We, and I&#8217;m sure all the neighbors in the hood, really appreciate the gift. :)</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/2149486815http://pensandpaws.com/post/2149486815Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:19:00 -0600<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7xq4eVwQT1qzknqgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Our spitfire of a Maddy girl has been sleeping all day; she had a very full weekend.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/1033275312http://pensandpaws.com/post/1033275312Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:20:55 -0500