Mardi Gras

Astrid might be a day late at the party, but there sure were enough beads to go around. Here she gathers with a few of her friends.

Hearty Dog Pause - Puppy Love

Some may remember this song by Paul Anka in 1960. While it wasn't written about dogs, it does bring to mind warm, cuddly puppy dogs. As adorable as puppies are, there are lots of reasons to consider an older dog when choosing your new sweetheart from the animal shelter. Here are 10 very, very good ones: The Senior Dogs Project.