I haven’t blogged pets with my stuff for a bit, so excuse the deluge of adorability. All of these animals, I should add, are completely terrific. They are, from top to bottom and left to right:

Isaac P.R. and John Marshall’s pup Grammer (named after Camille, natch); Ariel Rasmussen’s fetching Russian Blue, Tabby; Abbey Lynch’s uncle’s mini-schnauzer, Jerry (Jerry!); Jenny Martin’s laughing bandana girl Audrey; Jedi, who belongs to Gabe Durham (an amazing author whose book you should pre-order!); Ronald Faulkner’s blonde pup Erie; Charlotte and Eric White’s tuckered-out Tucker; Maddy Boesen’s fan of eating magic markers and Ikea packagaing, Rue; Danielle McGurran’s family’s seeing-impaired angel, Bella; and supermodel of the year/cat most likely to make Emma Stone think really long and hard about whether she’s even pretty, PomPom—a stunning cat who belongs to Madeline Stano.

Thanks to the pets and their peoples for sending these life-affirming photos. What is the point of making things if you can’t collect pictures of animals standing next to them? Precisely nothing.

Apr 26, 13

Here is a photo of ROCKY THE SQUIRREL, who belongs to Jack Foster, listening to my audiobook. I’m pretty much speechless about this one. In total awe. I mean, the shag carpet alone. Just kidding, the squirrel. The squirrel, the squirrel, the squirrel.

Here is a photo of ROCKY THE SQUIRREL, who belongs to Jack Foster, listening to my audiobook. I’m pretty much speechless about this one. In total awe. I mean, the shag carpet alone. Just kidding, the squirrel. The squirrel, the squirrel, the squirrel.

Mar 3, 13

Yup….this is the best video on YouTube.

Purring tuxedo cat reads a book (by alisondwade)

Feb 23, 13

This dog’s name is WHEATIES. Yes, WHEATIES. Like the cereal. I can’t handle this right now. Thanks to Ariana Burris and her husbo for sending this incredible photo. WHEATIES THE DOG. Well I never.

This dog’s name is WHEATIES. Yes, WHEATIES. Like the cereal. I can’t handle this right now. Thanks to Ariana Burris and her husbo for sending this incredible photo. WHEATIES THE DOG. Well I never.

Feb 21, 13

Cats and dogs are writing my book and listening to my podcast! On the top, it’s Teresa Brofferio’s pup, Penny! Then, on the left, it’s Ernie, a cat who lives with Luke Kanter and enjoys fine podcasting! To his right is Alexandra Powell’s pup, Bella, enjoying a snowy day indoors with I Don’t Care About Your Band! And finally, Merritt Duncan updated a photo of Merritt’s dad from 1965 and his cat Sylvester so that it appears Sylvester is reading my book, or at least planning to. Hooray for time travel via Photoshop!

Feb 14, 13