Connie's Blog

Dean Koontz 's New Dog!

connie — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:46:00 -0500

Most Dean Koontz fans already know how much this author extraordinaire loves dogs (so much, he often works a dog or two into the plot of his books!). Upon reading Koontz's tribute to his dog Trixie, A Big Little Life: A Memoir Of A Joyful Dog, I understood how this love affair came about.

Happy New Year!

connie — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:14:00 -0500

Just as there were end-of-the-world stories circulating at the time the year 2000 rolled around, so there are with the year 2012. Personally, I don't believe that the world is going to be destroyed by some cataclysmic event, but I do believe that this New Year will mark an increasing change in the way people perceive themselves, others and the world we share. Through this awareness we will more clearly see how we're all connected and that whatever harm we inflict on this planet, or others, truly affects us all. So perhaps the "end" that is being predicted is merely an end to old, outgrown ways of thinking that in turn give way to enlightenment. Our dogs, of course, continue to be amazing guides, patiently demonstrating how to love wholeheartedly and live joyously.

Happy Holidays!!

connie — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:37:00 -0500

On behalf of the Modern Dog team I wish you joy, peace and happiness this holiday season. I hope you're able to take some time off so that you can relax and enjoy this special time of the year with your loved ones.

Story: Three Handsome Male Dogs

connie — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:55:00 -0500

My girl friend Jacquie emailed me a funny story that gave me a laugh, brightening and lightening a rather stressful day. Not sure who originally wrote this, but in any case, here it is. Hope you enjoy it as I did:

Home Grooming

connie — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:53:00 -0500

Red Collar Campaign

connie — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:18:00 -0500

Our friends at the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) are promoting their Red Collar campaign to help prevent the senseless killing of dogs by many communities who use this brutal method as a means to prevent the spread of rabies. According to WSPA, twenty million dogs are killed every year and fear of rabies is often used as the excuse; however, killing dogs in response to rabies has never been shown to eliminate the disease. Rabies is completely preventable through vaccination and WSPA's Collars Not Cruelty Campaign, a global initiative, is establishing dog vaccination programs in countries where dogs are killed in response to rabies.

Lest We Forget

connie — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:58:00 -0500

Catching Up

connie — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:52:00 -0400

Countless deadlines and obligations caused October to go zooming by in the blink of an eye. With hardly a spare moment for relaxation or other leisurely pursuits, there's been little time to do many of the things I enjoy, such as updating my blog. The month in which we close an issue (as October was), is always hectic as we're busily finalizing articles and editorial features, and assuring submitted material such as ads meet spec. Of course, there's always that last minute image or bit of info you're awaiting just before press which certainly up's the stress factor. Throw in a tradeshow that's been scheduled a week later than it usually runs (which you just have to go to), thereby taking you out of town two weeks before your on-press date, and your seemingly undoable schedule becomes even busier. Somehow it all falls into place though, everything's completed on time and press deadline is met. Our much-anticipated Winter issue actually just came off press, is now out of the bindery and being readied for mailings to subscribers and deliveries to newsstands. This is the moment, where I sigh a sigh of relief whilst excitedly awaiting for our advance copies of the issue to arrive. BTW, I LOVE our winter cover! Cover girl, Yvonne Strahovski and her rescued Dachshund, Wilbur exemplify the connectivity that we dog lovers share with our own pooches. The cover virtually glows with the warmth of their love! Jam-packed with fun and informative articles, recipes, training tips and advice, along with our much-awaited Holiday Gift Guide, plus more photo contest winners and giveaways, I hope you enjoy this edition as much as I do. Let me know what you think... I always appreciate your feedback.