We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs

The Guardian - UK

2009-01-01T15:38:00.000-08:00

Judith Summers is an author who has written a novel called "Who Gets Fluffy?" about a couple who break up and both want their dog. Her first book, "My Life With George" is about her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We had a lovely chat and she wrote this article for the Guardian:

Click here to read the article!

Note the Britishisms in my quotations! =-)

CNN.com

2008-10-03T00:04:00.000-07:00

Wow, CNN.com!! I love this article and my friend Sara Vreed was interviewed for it too. It was pointed out to me that this article made the #5 most emailed articles from cnn.com today. Pretty darn good for being just a newsworthy day (economy + Vice Presidential Debates, etc.).

Click here to read the cnn.com article!

Toronto Sun Article

2008-10-02T23:54:00.000-07:00

Canadian Joanne Richard wrote an article that mentioned We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs (and had an interview with me), published in the Toronto Sun.

Click Here to read the article!

Dishmag.com

2008-09-11T14:01:00.000-07:00

Here is a great review on: www.dishmag.com

WCSTFTD Goes Romanian!

2008-07-27T13:55:00.000-07:00

Since I cannot read Romanian, I'm not sure what it actually says, but my book and I were mentioned in a Romanian news story.

It is so amazing to me that my name and We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs made the news in Romania!

Dogs Being Effected By Foreclosures, Gas Prices, and Recession

2008-07-19T17:39:00.000-07:00

I've been seeing lots of things in the news lately about dogs who are losing their homes due to foreclosures, layoffs, and a general downturn in the economy.

The emotional turmoil and panic caused by losing one's house or job seems like it would be similar in scope and magnitude to the end of a serious longterm relationship.

In We Can't Stay Together For the Dogs, I talk about my own personal "what if I can't keep my dog?" freak-out, that happened when I realized that I would be on a tight budget and trying to find a rental to accommodate me and my two dogs. These issues (and more) led me to included the following Chapters:

Between a Rock and a Difficult Placement - This chapter addresses the fear that you might have to give up your dog and find a new home for him, offering lots of solutions for keeping him and resources for finding him the best possible home if there is no other option.

In the Dog House - This chapter has lots of tips on finding or creating a dog-friendly home for you and your dog.

Fine Tuning Finances - This chapter features a dog budget worksheet to figure out how much you are really spending on your dog.

Although We Can't Stay Together For the Dogs was written for dog owners experiencing a breakup, I think that much of the information could be helpful to people experiencing other types of life-changing situation.

Before you try to re-home your dog due to money woes, stop to consider the stress-relieving benefits of having a dog and work to find creative solutions that will allow you to keep your dog for both you and your dog's sake.

AM Northwest TV Interview

2008-07-19T17:34:00.000-07:00

It was SO MUCH FUN being on Portland's morning show, AM Northwest! Helen and Dave were really great.

Click HERE to watch the interview!

P.S. I think it is also important to note that since Kyra Sedgewick also appeared on the same show, I now have only 2 "degrees of separation from Kevin Bacon." =-)

Watch Jennifer's Interview on ABC.COM

2008-07-19T17:28:00.000-07:00

I was very excited to do my first TV interview for We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs. This interview was "Live Via Satellite."

Click here to watch the Money Matters section on abc.com!

We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs Goes International!

2008-07-19T17:23:00.000-07:00

The topic of dogs and divorce/breakups got some press time in the United Kingdom's largest newspaper, The Telegraph ............and so did You Can't Stay Together For the Dogs!

Click HERE to read the article!

USA Today Article

2008-07-02T16:58:00.000-07:00

This article was a lot of fun for me because my friend Sara Vreed and her Sheltie Ivo got to be a part of the story too.

Click here to read it!

Steve Dale shows on Sunday, 5/11

2008-05-09T15:39:00.000-07:00

I am currently scheduled to be on Steve Dale's radio shows on Sunday.

Pet Central is on WGN, a Chicago talk radio station.

Click here for Steve Dale's impressive bio and a "listen live" button. I am currently scheduled for around 7:08 pm (PST) this Sunday. If you can't listen live, I will update with an audio file when it becomes available.

The other show is Steve Dale's Pet World - which airs around the country and then should be available online.

Radio Interview - CFAX Petline

2008-05-09T15:34:00.000-07:00

On Sunday, May 4th, I spoke with Jennifer Shaw on her radio show called the CFAX Petline. This is a radio station in Victoria, B.C., Canada. She was really nice and I talked to at least one person who listened and said I did great.....although to be honest, it was not an entirely impartial opinion!

Here is a link to the CFAX website, but they don't seem to have an archive.

Dog Blog Mentions Canine Custody

2008-05-09T15:28:00.000-07:00

This blog mentions sharing custody of a dog named Doone. Several people made comments about their similar experiences and I shared mine too.

Tails of the City

NJ Star Ledger

2008-05-09T15:25:00.000-07:00

Great mention of the book by Joan Lowell Smith for the New Jersey Star Ledger!

HERE

Palm Beach Post

2008-04-21T19:43:00.000-07:00

Nice mention on Palm Beach Post Blogger, Lynn Kalber's Blog!

Jim Agnew's Daily Pick

2008-04-16T08:44:00.000-07:00

National online book critic/reviewer Jim Agnue lists WCSTFTD!

Check it out at this LINK.

Did My First Radio Interview Today!

2008-04-11T21:33:00.001-07:00

I did my first ever radio interview today with a station in New Mexico. It is an oldies station and the host, Sammy was really nice. The interview was short, but that was probably good for my first one. They gave away a copy of the book ("Caller number 40 gets a copy of "We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs....") and are saving some for Pet Week too!

The interview was fun, but it was really weird hearing a radio announcer voice coming out of my phone.

Oldies 103.7 FM KYVA, Gallup, NM

My Two Youngest Fans!!

2008-04-10T09:19:00.000-07:00

Look, I am totally helping the next generation of dog owners with my book! These are my friend's nieces and they are already becoming good little dog trainers. They thought their aunt was kidding when she said that Jen wrote a book and it was at Barnes & Noble. They look so excited and proud....I love it!!!

Publishers Weekly - Web Exclusive Reviews

2008-04-09T13:54:00.000-07:00

Publishers Weekly included "We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs" in this list of online reviews.

Insidebayarea.com

2008-04-09T13:51:00.000-07:00

Contracostatimes.com / Insidebayarea.com posted THIS on Monday.

Courant.com

2008-04-06T17:55:00.000-07:00

Here's a new article that mentions WCSTFTD on a site called courant.com

Only 1 Copy Left at Amazon!

2008-04-04T12:12:00.000-07:00

I don't know how many copies they had to start with, but Amazon is showing only 1 copy left, but more coming soon!

Your Life! Online Magazine

2008-04-04T12:10:00.000-07:00

The book is mentioned on the Your Life! Magazine website HERE

SanLouisObispo.com

2008-04-03T22:02:00.000-07:00

Here is an article on SanLouisObispo.com from the McClatchy-Tribune on dogs and breakups that mentions the book!

Click Here!

Also, it says that you have to register to read more, but I registered and that's actually all there is to the article.

USA Today Article

2008-04-02T21:26:00.000-07:00

Here is a link to a recent article in the USA Today about Animal Law:

USA Today Article