"I am sorry to be in a such a rush, my little flower, but it's Friday night and the 'Maltese Chew Toy' mystery series continues on LuLu's blog!" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

While Effie waits at home...(Photo by J.M. Hilton)

...Sam Spencer is out making new friends. (Photo by Beth Javens)

Catch the entirely incomplete Morey the Mutt series, starting with 13/05/07 in our archives. (Photo by Beth Javens)

"Brrrr! It is so cold where I am; oh, so very, very cold. Eight inches of snow and only 14 degrees. But don't get all excited and whiz on the floor. Our kennel cubicles are already booked through the end of October. Ohhhh, it is sooooo cold....." (Photo of "Moxie On Ice" by Erin Scott-Hayne)

"OK, here they come. Now you look cute and pathetic while I hop up on the table and grab the steak." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Eyebrows in the shape of maple leaves happen to be the hottest trend in Canada right now, babe. Besides, it's not exactly YouTube we're on...Eh...yup?" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)