Have you ever been in a grumpy mood? Of course you have — we all have! I find I can be in the grumpiest mood of all time, but if I walk by a dog and they look at me suddenly I cannot help but smile. Similarly if I ever notice someone staring at me (or I them) we inevitably end up dissolving in a giggle or two.

There is a lesson in there somewhere — stare until they smile. Receiving a smile from a random stranger can make your day, so this weekend let’s all be generous with our smiles and help make others smile too! xo

{Photography by Posh Pets Photography}

{by Becky Valentine} Polka dots make me smile. They’re just so fun and playful, I can’t help but be happy when I see them.  Which is why I chose to make Polka Dots this month’s Pawsh Pattern, and lucky for me there seems to be no shortage of polka dot themed dog accessories.  From collars and leashes to beds, toys, and bowls, bright and colorful polka dots are on everything your pup could ever want or need.

Check out where to get these fashionable and fun polka dog accessories below:

1. Colorful Polka Dot Collars from Etsy

2.  Green Polka Dot Dog Bone Toy from Ebay

3. Polka Dot Dog Bowl from Petco

4. Orange Polka Dot Dog Bed from Joss & Main

5. Rainbow Polka Dot Bow Tie Collar from Etsy

6. Purple and Black Dachshund iPhone Case from Zazzle

7. Walmart

I think the orange polka dot dog bed from Joss and Main is my favorite.  What’s yours?

Today’s “Pawsh Spotlight” is focusing upon Amanda Collins of Little Star Photography. She is a Guelph, Ontario pet photographer who frequently donates her camera skills to local rescues and adores dogs in scarves!

Keep reading for Pawsh’s chat with this rising self-taught star and find out Amanda’s personal tips for starting a successful pet photography business, her favourite fashionable items this season and her never fail, go-to dog toys! (more…)

This year for Valentine’s Day, rather than be swept away by a sea of red and pink everything, I wanted to do something to celebrate true love. So I put out a call on our Facebook page asking readers who have rescued a pet to share their experiences.

The responses that flooded the Pawsh inbox were overwhelming to say the least. I found myself nestled on the couch with a box of Kleenex nearby pouring through tales of happiness, sadness, hope and simple wisdom.

It would be enough to make any heart burst, but what I adored most of all was the fact that each of these replies were honest, raw examples of true love. Today I would like to share five of these great love stories with you…
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