I’m so excited and, well, a not a little humbled.
Last Thursday one of my favorite pet bloggers, Tom Collins of Blog Paws, surprised me by nominating Boulder Dog Blog for a Pettie Award. He posted his nomination on my Facebook Wall. Thank you, Tom!! (FYI — The Petties are awarded annually by DogTime.com in four categories: Best Dog Blog, Best Cat Blog, Best Pet Blog, Best Cause-Related Blog. This year the winner will be announced at the not-to-be-missed Blog Paws West Conference this September in Denver.) That’s the exciting part 🙂
Then I learned that one nomination is just the beginning! Boulder Dog needs a gazillion nominations to become one of 4 lucky finalists in the Best Dog Blog category, one of which will win the Best Dog Blog award. That means I need to campaign for nominations for myself, for Boulder Dog. Yikes! Some of my best on-line buddies are terrific pet bloggers! How can I blow just my own blog horn, ah, dog whistle? Well, I can’t.
Remember that the 4 dog blogs that receive the most nominations will be the 4 finalists in the Best Dog Blog category? Well, you can nominate more than one blog. After you nominate Boulder Dog for a Pettie (I hope, I hope–pleeeeeease?), click on the Blogs We Love tag at the top of this page for more ideas. Then nominate, nominate, nominate! I know I am.
Hurry, because nominations close July 30. Beginning on August 2, you’ll be able to vote for THE best dog blog! But, let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
If you would like to nominate Boulder Dog:
1. Click here http://dogtime.com/petties
2. Fill in YOUR information–name and email address
3. Fill in MY information:
Name: Deborah Flick
Nominee URL: www.boulderdog.net
Nominee Email: not required or you can paste drdflick@comcast.net
4. Why should this blog win?
Say whatever you want.
5. Entry category: Check “Best Dog Blog”
That’s it. You’re finished!
Thank you!!!!! And see you at Blog Paws West!
Congratulations!
Thank you. There are SO many fabulous blogs. I could spend from now until midnight July 30 just nominating.
Wow! That’s terrific. I’m jealous. I added to your nominators.
I nominated you too! Your story about the rattlesnake really set my adrenaline flowing. Amazing. I’m so gald your girl is ok.