Ancestry.dog
DOLLY, THE BULLET HEAD? The Boston terrier was the first native purebred in the United States. During the early years, we were known by different names, including Toy Bulldog, Round-Headed Bulldog and Bullet Head. Dolly, the Bullet Head? Pawleeze! What were they thinking? We are a noble cross between the English bulldog, the French bulldog and the extinct … Continue Reading
Tao of Dolly
A friendship can weather most things and thrive in thin soil; but it needs a little mulch of letters and phone calls and small, silly presents every so often – just to save it from drying out completely. PAM BROWN
Furever Love
Did you know that 80% of pet rabbits are abandoned at some point in their lives? If you purchase a bunny this Easter, please give your new pal a furever home. Rabbits make wonderful companions. They are affectionate and playful and you can train them to use a litter box. With proper care, they can … Continue Reading
Pink Meditation
Do you need to be more Zen? My pawpular meditation technique might help. Just follow these steps: Face east. Place your front paws firmly on the ground. Squint and visualize that you are in a pink bubble. Take seven long in-and-out breaths, focusing on the word ‘Dolly’ during the in-breath and ‘Boston Buddha’ during the out. Observe … Continue Reading
Jasmine
TRIBUTE TO JASMINE: Little Jasmine brought so much love to Rann Patterson that every day felt like Valentine’s Day. She was an angel on earth. Humans couldn’t see her invisible wings, but animals watched in awe as she brushed her feathers against Rann’s broken heart and made her yappy again. After spending 18 blissful years … Continue Reading
Tao of Dolly
From Dolly’s collection of inspirational quotes: ”Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages.” Thomas A. Edison
Dolly Boutique
Thanks to Cafepress.com, I have my own online boutique! Go ahead. Sniff around for something you like! My unique Dolly the Boston Buddha products are pawfect for any occasion. Did you notice my cute teddy bear in the picture frame to the right? Mine is pink of course, but they also come in white or blue. Kids … Continue Reading
Dolly PawCircle
TRIBUTE TO BARNIE: Please hold hands and paws to form a powerful, virtual chain of love to honour my buddy Barnie. He passed away last week and I’m feeling so sad! Barnie is a blissful angel in Nirvana Heaven now, but life won’t be the same without him. He was my big teddy bear, my pawtector, and we loved … Continue Reading
Tao of Dolly
From Dolly’s collection of inspirational quotes: ”As custodians of the planet it is our responsibility to deal with all species with kindness, love, and compassion. That these animals suffer through human cruelty is beyond understanding. Please help to stop this madness.” Richard Gere
Holiday Temptations
While you’re busy cooking the turkey and entertaining guests, we will be tempted by dangerous substances and objects. I speak from experience. Last Christmas, we paid a visit to my cat buddy, Amigo, and his family. When no one was looking, I wolfed down his new catnip mouse. At first, efuryone thought I had indogestion, … Continue Reading
