When I first started my pet blogging and social media journey well over a decade ago, I went looking for a book on the topic but came up empty-handed. Looking back, I can’t imagine how different my life would be if I had a thorough resource to guide me on my pet blogging journey, avoid pitfalls, and show me how to make money with it. Fast forward to the present day, and … [Read more...]
How to Make Money Pet Blogging: And Win Awards!
My heart beats dog.® I mean that so much that I trademarked the quote. If you are like me and have a passion for pets in general, you’ve probably thought about how to take a passion for pets and somehow turn it into profit. My life’s mission is to make the world a better place for animals. When my wife and I founded Wigglebutt Warriors®, we wanted to crusade to save dogs’ … [Read more...]
Willy Wonka of Dog World Invites Us Inside
Remember that scene in Willy Wonka when all the kids waited outside the gate and Willy Wonka allowed them inside the magic castle of sweetness? We got invited inside the home of Willy Wonka of the dog world! The Franklin, Tennessee based Mars Petcare company officially opened its $110 million Global Innovation Center in October of 2014. While attending the BlogPaws … [Read more...]
Getting to Know Fidose Pet Blogger Challenge
Every year, our friends at the Go Pet Friendly blog host a “getting to know you” series called the "Pet Blogger Challenge" where the writers of pet blogs come together and share a bit about themselves. Fidose of Reality is jumping in this year so that you, our loyal readers since 2011, can get to know what goes on behind the “green curtain,” along with some fun facts and dog … [Read more...]
The Loss of a Pet Blogging Icon
Some pet parents come into our lives and change the fiber of who we are by making us a better person in general. Dr. Lorie Huston was one of those people. The planet is a whole lot darker and the heavens are a whole lot brighter today, as we lost Dr. Lorie Huston this week from liver failure. For those unfamiliar with Dr. Lorie, she was a devoted veterinarian, author, and … [Read more...]
Going Behind the Scenes with Fidose of Reality
Do you think you have what it takes to be a pet blogger? Are you someone who wants to use social media to help more pets in need get adopted? And what about social media in general: Doesn't it seem to move at a rapid speed? What if you could somehow immerse yourself in all things blogging and/or microblogging (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc) and do something for dogs? … [Read more...]
Wigglebutt Wedding Cake Topper Artist Reveals Surprise
Wigglebutt Wedding is a mere nine days away. This is one of the most important fundraisers I have even been involved in organized. Most importantly, a breed near and dear to my heart, Cocker Spaniels, will be helped by the funds and awareness this event will receive. The event takes place June 28, 2013, in Stratford, Connecticut, and we have a television crew coming to film us … [Read more...]
Pet Bloggers Recap Posts of the Week
how can i get my ex girlfriend back Can it really be the weekend? My day job is working for the BlogPaws team. a career I adore. If you’ve ever thought about blogging or microblogging for or about pets, BlogPaws is the place for you. Throughout the week, BlogPaws posts great content both on the blog and in the community. We know how busy everyone is, so you might have missed … [Read more...]
I Wish Someone Would Host a Conference to Save Dogs Lives #BPPOP
Are you one of those people who wants to help dogs in need and often times, like me, feels helpless? Shy of seeing the sad photos of dogs in need scrolling across Facebook, making a donation, trying to do what you can to help, are you like me and you wonder what you could possibly do that would make a difference, and where you could actually “be the change” you want to see in … [Read more...]
