Al Brittain

OK, So All Cats Aren’t Worthless – Even Military Working Dogs Like This One

Max, a 21-pound (!) tabby at the Luke Air Force Base clinic in Phoenix, is so cool even the military working dogs like him.

Max, a 21-pound gray tabby cat, and Kisma, 56th Security Forces military working dog, greet each other at the Luke Air Force Base Veterinary Clinic in Glendale, Ariz.
Max, a 21-pound gray tabby cat, and Kisma, 56th Security Forces military working dog, greet each other at the Luke Air Force Base Veterinary Clinic in Glendale, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo – click for larger).

‘Clinic cat on orders to Luke’

I hafta be honest, though, and say it is a little disappointing a vet clinic would let a cat get that heavy.  Plus this story was originally run the day after National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, too.

A Must Have Book For Everyone With A Dog: “Speaking for Spot”

I’m not gonna make a lot of excuses for not posting much lately, other than to say my experience matches that of so many others over the last year or two – things move so much faster on places like Twitter and Facebook now that blogs almost seem outmoded. They still have their place, but generally for longer things, and there’s a whole content ownership discussion as well – stuff I won’t go into here.

I also don’t mean to turn into ‘book review central’, but there is one other book I’ve been meaning to mention that’s a must buy for anyone with a dog (it’s that good) – Speaking for Spot by Dr Nancy Kay:

The One and Only Veterinary Blog You Need to Read – Dolittler.com

Don’t know about you, but I’ve got tons to read, and I’m always looking for smart ways to cut that back, especially by finding the proverbial “one-stop shop” where I can get what I need all at one shot.

Most of the time I don’t even come close, but here’s an exception:  Dolittler.com – the one and only veterinary site that I read, and the only one you need to read, too.

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    p1000219-facebook-editI'm very active with Canine Companions for Independence as a former member of the Veterans Task Force and puppy raiser. Retired US Air Force Chief Master Sergeant with my last assignments at the Air Force Academy as the Fourth Group Sergeant Major and Dean of Faculty Superintendent.


    I'm actively looking for a paid position doing what I already do full-time as a volunteer.


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