Chet The Dog

Archive for January, 2013

Waiting For News

“We were going to post a Snowhook update,” Spence says. “Snowhook’s ‘our’ team when it comes to dog sled racing in Alaska and right now they must be close to the finish of the Northern Lights 300.”

“Love that name!” says Admin. “But since we don’t have news, there are some out there who don’t believe a random number generator picks Chet’s Friend of the Month, so why don’t we show it to them?”

“Well – “

“Here it is, East German army surplus, circa 1956!”

Welcome Haley (at last, but well worth the wait!).

Snowhook Update

“Maybe we should tell newcomers about Snowhook,” Spence says.

“Don’t let me stop you,” says Admin, possibly a little grumpy today on account of something about the coffee machine.

“Snowhook is a wonderful kennel up in Willow Alaska, run by Rebecca and her husband Justin, the musher,” Spence says. “They compete in the Iditarod and other races and have become friends with this blog and a big sub-group of its community called the Plunderers. The dogs of Snowhook are beautiful and are cared for in a loving way and we try to give them some support. A race is underway at this very moment, and here’s an update from Rebecca:”

Cold Weather Advice

http://www.boston.com/community/pets/blogs/pet_chatter/2013/01/cold_weather_tips_for_pets.html

“On the other hand,” Admin says, “Audrey slept on the porch glider as usual, showing no desire to come inside. Actually refusing, to put it more accurately.”

“That coat of hers!” says Spence.

Welcome Sophie. Haley – please retry (again!). 

Food, The Nation Within, Actual Science

This is the kind of science we like!

http://www.nature.com/news/dog-s-dinner-was-key-to-domestication-1.12280

Welcome Rooney, Susie, Copper; Haley – please retry.

Today’s new friends: