Top Blogs: K-9s, Canyons and a Combative Congress

Hey Patchers, we know not everyone gets a chance to read neighboring sites, but we don't want you to miss out on interesting posts by readers. With that in mind, we've rounded up the top blogs of the week for all of the greater Valley area. 

No, we're not making a judgement call on your blogs, these are simply the blogs with the highest readership this week. Here they are (in no particular order):

The Art of Compromise: Blogger Carl Petersen tackles the federal government shutdown. Many Patch readers have weighed in. Have you?

Lost In The West Valley, This Gentle Giant Needs A Loving Home: Writing on behalf of the Agoura Animal Care Center,  Helen Hartel an 11-year-old male Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd mix who needed a home. An update indicates the dog has been adopted, but there are plenty of other animals at the shelter who need a home.

Heidi's Hot Dog Report:  Diane Haithman and Heidi write about their adventures, including a trip to Office Depot and coffee with Studio City and Sherman Oaks Patch editor Mike Szymanski.

My Neighbor's Secret: Blogger Irene DeBlasio shares a true and tense story about her neighbor's experience with postpartum psychosis.

PoD... Devil's, Brown's and Mormon Canyon:  John Luker posts about development in Porter Ranch.