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Guess who snuck into BlogPaws 2011 without a ticket

Influence Positively Interview - Kellie Heckman

Dr. Heckman brings her background in research science to FiXiT Foundation. Her experience in science includes the use of genetic tools to examine the evolutionary relationships and the examination of natural populations in a variety of animal groups. During her PhD research at Northwestern University, she examined the evolutionary history of mouse lemur species, the world's smallest primates. At Yale University, her postdoctoral research focused on the population biology of North American freshwater and Mediterranean fish species.

Dr. Heckman also provides nearly a decade of animal welfare experience. She was a member of the executive committee of the Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter and performed additional duties for the organization during her 7 year tenure, including volunteer orientation, fundraising, and feline socialization. In addition, Heckman was also involved with trap-neuter-release efforts in New Haven, CT. Dr. Heckman would then use her research background in PETA's Corporate Affairs Department, supporting the animal welfare movement with hard science.

Dr. Heckman was born in Indiana and received her Bachelor of Science in population biology from Purdue University and doctorate in evolutionary biology from Northwestern University.

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Perfect happiness is when all animals are treated humanely -- of course, starting with the end of needless euthanasia as a product of companion animal overpopulation.

Dog Tricks and Botts Dots

Dogs can be stinkers, and tricky! In this photo I'm both. BOL 

Puppy-a-Day Project: Airport Pick Up

Puppy a Day ..while my female is away

Tonight is the night! My female returns and as these puppies know, I've got to get squeaky clean before she arrives. Grrr and I hate baths but since I love her more, I will give up a little of my donkey nature - this once. I've missed her and will likely do a few puppy moves out of excitement, rather than play it cool like the senior experienced dog that I am...but hey, SHE'S COMING HOME.

I hope you've liked my project...and I can't encourage you enough to consider adoption and fostering with your local rescue group or shelter. Thanks @HWAC for being the cool organization that you are and letting me share Petunia's puppies.

Puppy-a-Day Project: Breakfast of Champions!

Puppy a Day ..while my female is away

Tomorrow is the big day! These puppies have been champs at teaching my female of lesson and hopefully sharing with you the joy in store for a foster family. @HWAC will set you up for success when you volunteer with them...just like Petunia is with her puppy posse here.

How adopted dogs transmit love

Dog adoption is good for you. It's better than an ice cream sundae! With sprinkles!

Senior dogs help senior people. Careful though, with dog adoption it is like a transfusion of love straight into all your important body parts. The rush of joy might force you to sit down. 

Puppy-a-Day Project: Home stretch

Puppy a Day ..while my female is away

So close, it is Friday and I'm half way to handing out stinky senior dog kisses to my female at the airport! Can I just say how adorable Petunia's puppies are...she is doing a great job and @HWAC has amazing foster families!

Liver Treats and a Red Carpet: The Petties 2011 Arrive

For all those who voted for Grouchy Puppy and Cleo to win a DogTime Media Award, your fur of gratitude is in the wind and should arrive shortly.

In one hour, or 5:00PM EST you can tune into the DogTime.com Petties 2011 Awards presentation.

I'm getting my beauty sleep right up until the last minute! The cameras add years! BOL

Mama knows best applies to dogs and people

Switch Petunia for me and her puppy with my sheep...or 

America's Next Top Dog Model Search or How My Female Got Me to Fly Across the Country

If you've seen my puppy-a-day project photos, hopefully you understand that I am missing my female, an important member of my pack. She is away at a pet blogging conference. Well, just when I thought she was playing with other dogs and having fun without me, I see this...

She took an hour's worth of my fur with her in a ziplock, and is letting me virtually meet lots of my virtual friends and fans! Awwwwwww.