West Wing’s Allison Janney’s puppies pooped all over her director's house when she was filming The Help, she doesn't trust people who don't like dogs, and her canine crew gets freaked out when she rehearses her lines out loud. more dishes for her dogs than she does for herself.
WebMD | March/April 2014
Paws for Reading PDF
With pups at their sides, kids read books ‘til they’re dog-eared.
Good Dog | September 14, 2011
Pet Plastic Surgery: Nuts to You PDF
Prostheses restores a neutered dog’s manhood--or is it his owner’s?
Good Dog | September 21, 2011
Big Dogs on Campus PDF
Stressed students check out at law school libraries with furry companions.
Good Dog | October, 2011
Operation Stress Control PDF
Sgt. 1st Class Boe--a black Laborador--was arguably one of the hardest-working and most popular soldiers at the base in Tikrit, Iraq, during her deployment. In a place where where warmth and tenderness were in exceedingly short supply, she got the soldiers talking when they were inclined to shut down, and frolicking when they needed to relax.
The Bark | May 2012
The Dog Behind Art Smith PDF
Oprah’s former chef talks about cooking with dogs.
Good Dog | June 15, 2011
The Dog Behind Mark Ulriksen PDF
It wasn’t love at first sight, but according to the New Yorker cover illustrator, Henry the chocolate Lab soon became the talk of the town.
Good Dog | August 24, 2011
A PA Dog Park with Real Wagging Rights WWW | PDF
Between the second-to-last and final snow of this long winter, my beagle, Hamilton, and I emerged from hibernation and hit the road. We headed west, ending up at an epic dog park, with a dock-diving pond, hiking trails, indoor and outdoor agility courses, a pet store and classes including canine first aid and therapy dog training.
The Washington Post | April 27, 2014
Bringing Fido Along for the Ride WWW | PDF
When a friend of mine suggested that we get a bike trailer for my beagle Hamilton, I said, forget it. Concerned about anxiety (Hammy’s) and burning quads (mine), I refused to entertain the idea. But I reconsidered, deciding it might be a fun way to keep our pack together during long rides. Then it was time to test out the wheels.
The Washington Post | June 1, 2014
My beagle, rescued from an animal testing lab a year ago, isn’t the only one who has undergone a transformation.
Washingtonian | September 2014 | Reprinted in Readers Digest
“They Are the Loves of My Life” PDF
Socialite Karen Feld takes her poodles to fancy restaurants, dresses them in cashmere and throws them lavish parties. Shocked? Appalled?
Washingtonian | February 2015
Pet Travel Accessories for Keeping WWW | PDF
Fido Safe on the Road
Most of us know not to drive with an animal loose in the back of a pick-up truck or in a carrier on the roof, Mitt Romney-style; and we know that a dog on the driver’s lap is a recipe for disaster. But in an accident, would Hammy be as well protected as I am in my seat belt? Probably not.
The Washington Post | December 13, 2015
Ever Wanted to Spend the Night in WWW | PDF
a Giant Wooden Beagle? You Can.
For years, friends had urged me to visit Dog Bark Park Inn, a whimsical beagle-shaped bed and breakfast. Given my adoration of beagles and appetite for road trips, the suggestion was understandable.
The Washington Post | May 1, 2016
DC’s Badass Rescue Dogs Will WWW | PDF
Save You Anywhere, Anytime
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue’s Virginia Task Force 1 is the nation’s largest canine search-and-rescue team. When they train at the former prison in Lorton, the dogs dance gracefully over broken concrete and rebar searching for the scent of a hidden human.
Washingtonian | March 2017
