contest: name that puppy!

TEN THOUSAND!!!!

On 11/11/11, we hit 10,000 visitors on this thang.

Whaaaat!! Super exciting.

Keep coming and we'll keep writing!

I think this calls for a contest. A contest that has to do with something cute and something necessary and something awesome. Ready for this? Here's the deal. My darling friend Whitney just rescued a sweet 12-week-old blue pit bull puppy. That's the cute. This little lovebug needs a name; names are necessary. Leave a comment by SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13th AT 6:00PM with name suggestions. If Whit picks a name that you thought of, you can choose between one of two prizes - because prizes are awesome: (1) a prize pack full of Nylabone DuraChew toys and a variety of treats for your dog, OR (2) a $50 Target gift card. It's your choice if you win! Whitney obviously picks the winner. Because it's her puppy. Makes sense.

Whitney wanted me to tell you a little bit about this adorable pup, so in her words... "He's a rescue, a cuddle bear, timid and nervous, and he likes wrestling with Roxie already [Whitney's 3-year-old bundle-of-joy pit bull]. I like dog names; so I will not call this dog Joe, Dan, or Mike. [So she would have probably named Claire something like "Mittens" or "Oreo" if Claire was hers]. This puppy was rescued through a connection at CrossFit Music City and I am open to naming him after a WOD, if appropriate [In CrossFit culture - of which I am not a part of - this apparently means "Workout of the Day" which I believe are actually named after people]. I'm not open to any stereotypical pit bull names because my dogs are breed ambassadors and he will be too - although, I am considering B.I.G. (as in Notorious) because I like his music (and music in general - rap, classic rock, indie, pop, what-have-you)."

Here are some pics of Cute Puppy, courtesy of Whitney, to help you brainstorm some ideas. Have fun and good luck!

 

it's all up to you!

Alright everyone, I'm coming to you again for your help. A friend told me about a book that is looking for submissions of funny dog stories, and that is what this whole blog is about! Below are three (of my personal favorite) posts from the past year. I need you to read them over and then leave a comment telling me which one you think I should submit for a spot in the book.

POSSIBLE ENTRIES:

The Art of Potty Training

And Then There Were Twenty-Four

Choosey Moms, Choosey Dogs

Thanks for your help, in advance! You all are awesome!

   

   

photo contest.

Claire entered a photo contest - or, rather, I entered a picture of her. Last year was our first year entering, and our entry was one of the top ten. I'm thinking we'll get first place this year with this picture:

So what happens is:
1.  A billion people enter pictures. (That might be a little bit of an exaggeration. Maybe.)
2.  Ten are chosen from those billion.
3.  People vote on those top ten to pick the winner.
4.  What does the winner get? Their picture featured on the cover of the March issue of the magazine put out by the company I work for.


I'll let you know when it's time to vote. And then I'll harass you until you vote for Claire!