The manuscript for Why’s That Dog in Here? is drafted, and first round revisions are underway. I thought you might enjoy a sneak peek, so I asked Steve to pick a scene for me to share. The book is a series of questions people ask, examples of how Gizmo mitigates my disabilities, and positive and […]…Read more Why’s that dog on the bus? — Kathryn McClatchy
Handmade Toys – Love in Every Stitch
Every year I knit or sew goofy holiday ornaments for my friends and family, and every year one kind friend tells me I should sell them on Etsy. I'm always flattered, but had never done it because I make them for fun, not profit. But last December this friend joined forces with another dear friend…Read more Handmade Toys – Love in Every Stitch
The Gold(ie) Standard
The Gold(ie) Standard My husband and I have been lucky with the stray and rescue dogs who have joined our pack in the past 20+ years. They all came with their own personal mystery baggage, which manifested as behavior problems, but none were so awful that we had to un-adopt or relinquish them. In…Read more The Gold(ie) Standard
My Failed Attempt at Dodging Grief
I thought I was doing a good job of processing my grief after losing my friend and service dog. Henry, who passed away on Easter Sunday. I was wrong. By adopting Teddy, the Chihuahua/Sharpei/Cocker/Cattle Dog/Shep mix less than 3 weeks after Henry died, I only postponed the necessary grieving. Teddy came bounding into our…Read more My Failed Attempt at Dodging Grief
The Results are In!
Oh boy, oh boy, was I excited when I got Teddy’s DNA results from Wisdom Panel! Exciting news, the results are in! Here’s what makes Teddy so unique. Using the data generated from Teddy’s DNA, our sophisticated computer algorithm performed over 17 million calculations! What you see here is Teddy's ancestry by percentage. 25%…Read more The Results are In!
Glad for Your Grad?
Let your special graduate know how proud you are and say "Congrats!" with a smiling sloth. http://www.etsy.com/shop/BenevolentBuddies
Our New Family Member: Teddy the “Sharpusky”
When we lost Henry, I knew I couldn't replace him, but I really missed having a little buddy by my side. If I did get another pup he would be small like Henry, because that's what I was accustomed to, and it was more practical. But the universe had something else in store for me.…Read more Our New Family Member: Teddy the “Sharpusky”
For Your Special Mom…
Mama Sloth moves on Pacific Sloth time, but she's determined to get to her destination by May 13 to wish a "Happy Mother's Day" to all the special moms out there. For more info... http://www.etsy.com/listing/576824355/mothers-day-mom-and-baby-sloth
A Sweet Tribute to Henry
This lovely announcement appeared in The Gnus, a newsletter from the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, where Henry and I used to work. It was written by Kirin Daugherty, Manager of Volunteer Programs. Since Henry's passing I've received many emails, cards and flowers from his friends. He was one popular dude! Thank you very…Read more A Sweet Tribute to Henry
Good-bye to good friends
Since I got home from the hospital a few weeks ago, all my time and energy has been focused on Henry and his needs. His spine and mobility problems, which came on quite suddenly right before I went into the hospital, increased his need to pee and destroyed his ability to control some bodily functions,…Read more Good-bye to good friends
Dogged Hope 