dogs

We've said this before, and we'll say it again-- puppies and kids are a match made in adorable heaven, especially when they're playing together. How do they pull it off? We have no idea, nor are we questioning.

You may have heard about Obie the Obese Dachshund, a dog that weighs 77 pounds and is literally twice the weight of a healthy dog. The good news is that Obie is currently on a diet and engaged in hydrotherapy (he's too fat to walk, literally.) The bad news is that he's currently the center of a bitter custody battle.

Last Wednesday, a 10-year-old boy with Down syndrome was found alive in the woods after he went missing from his home the previous day. But here's the part that the internet will love -- he survived by huddling with a pack of puppies for warmth. Sadly, no cats or corgis were involved as far as we know.

We really, really love 'Star Wars.' And by "love" we mean we're borderline obsessed. The only thing that could make it better is if small dogs somehow got involved. Which is to say, it just got better. These dogs display almost as much love as we feel for the fantasy franchise.

So far, we've seen corgis take a hike, get stuck climbing stairs, catch treats in slow motion and cover 'Call me Maybe.' But this video of a corgi puppy battling a door stop beats all others in terms of sheer cuteness. In fact, we're starting to wonder if corgis are just playing with our emotions.

Please attend Jefferson Park on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. to participate in the Bark For Your Park video to show the massive community support that Texarkana has in the quest to get a dog park.

Sweet Amanda is a sweet dog that will make a great pet for a single person or a family. She is approximately one year old and looks like a mix of Lab and Shepherd. She weighs about 25 pounds. Amanda is a little shy but will warm up  quickly once she gets into a home. She has an irresistible face!

Teddy is a 2 year old black and silver Yorkie mix at the Texarkana Arkansas Animal Care and Adoption Center. He is very sweet and just wants a home of his own. Teddy has been at the shelter since June of 2011. Everyone can help find Teddy a new home. Just share this article on your Facebook page through the link located at the bottom of this story.

Annie is a beautiful 3 year old, spayed dog that currently lives at the animal shelter in Texarkana. She is very calm and mild-mannered. Annie is house trained and walks great on a leash. Annie was adopted recently but the manager of the apartment complex mistook her for a pitt and said she couldn't stay. Annie is great with kids. The heart-broken man that had to return her to the shelter said tha

My sweet boy Max just isn't sure what to think about the singing teddy bears.

Sometimes a vacation is more work than fun when you have to do a bunch of planning. It is a lot of work for me because I have so many animals to make arrangements for. The thought of a "staycation" really sounded good. Especially when I realized I had a bunch of time to use or lose before the end of the year. I have a goal to downsize, organize, simplify my life by 2012 so staying home f

For the dog-lover in your family: I don't think I need to say anymore about this other than ATTA BOY!