Jenn Martinelli and dog are at the park on Phillips Street around 10:30 last night (park is open until 11). They begin to leave; the dog barks at another dog. Crazy lady opens her window and yells at Jenn to get her dog out of the park before she calls the police. Lady doesn't know you don't mess with Jenn:

Oh, I don't think so bitch.

"What are you going to call the police about?" I yell back.

She says, "There's a lot of barking and it's very late!"

I say, "They barked for about 20 seconds and have stopped now and it's not past park hours so go ahead and call the police, psycho!" ...

Andrew Watson reports that Betsy, 9, is a great dog. Alas, with a second Watson baby, Betsy no longer gets the attention she deserves. So Watson is looking for a good home for her.

From nosy cat lovers to nosy dog-loving freaks, something seems to be getting into the local pet chow.

Rhea Becker marvels at Ozzie, the dog who walks himself to the park and then back every day.

One question, though: Does Ozzie also pick up after himself?

Pet Cabaret, Roslindale's only organic pet-supply store, has a blog:

So what is it with dogs and their toenails? We trim doggie and kitty nails here at The Pet Cabaret and let me tell you, it is often quite and experience. Ten pound dogs and cats turn into little Tasmanian Devils sparking around, making ALL kinds of crazy noises. Toenail trimmers take their lives in their hands. ...