From commentor Cat Hair Everywhere: Jasper came into our lives in 2000, when I went to the SPCA looking for a dog to run with me. I had an American Eskimo rescue already, and she enjoyed running with me. I wanted to get her a companion who could join us on our runs. I had …
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Pets of Balloon Juice 2011 Calendar
Just a reminder to all of you out there to remember to order your Pets of Balloon Juice 2011 Calendar– they make the perfect gift for Christmas and they will certainly brighten up your office space. I gave my mother one, and she remarked that it was of exceptionally high quality, so thanks for all …
Early Morning Open Thread: And Then There Was One
From commentor Madeline: Seventeen and a half years ago, I ran into a former colleague at an antique mall. He and his wife were cat people, and they knew I was a cat person. He asked if I was by any chance looking for any more cats…they had just found an abandoned litter of three, …
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Early Morning Open Thread: Calm
From commentors Josh & Nick: A little over a year ago, we lost our younger cat to cancer. To begin to describe how painful that was is next to impossible. There was something missing in our home, and our other cat definitely missed her little brother. __ We decided that it was time to adopt, …
Early Morning Open Thread: Simple Joys
From commentor Edward I.: I just thought I’d add my pup Sookie to the rescue lineup at Balloon Juice. She was born May 31st and I adopted her through Austin Boxer Rescue. __ Her hobbies include chewing everything, eating and peeing.
Early Morning Open Thread: Declawed, Still Fighting
From commentor Monza: In the pic I’ve attached is my buddy Jack. About 7 years ago, he started showing up at my workplace every day. He was coming from the woods behind the building. I didn’t pay him much mind, until I saw him fight off a mama fox. I was really impressed after I …
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Early Morning Open Thread: Snarls Barkly
From commentor Tony S (continuing yesterday’s story): We purchased our house in 1999. It was an estate sale–the owner was hardly cold before the place went on the market. She had been a beagle lover all of her life. Although one dog passed away soon after she did, another pup, Gypsy, survived, although she had …
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