After reading the horror and sadness of Natasha’s story, I got an email from my sister Sandy with a suggestion for helping our living pack members to cope with the death of another that I’d like to share with you. She does warn that this may seem morbid to some, but if you stop to [...]
Read MoreI received a private email from one of our website visitors about the death of one of her pack members that about broke my heart. The fact that her dog passed away is heartbreaking enough for a pet lover, but the visual I got when I read the circumstances surrounding her dog’s death are very [...]
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I am one of the most paranoid people I know about keeping my dogs safe. But I also believe that no matter what I do towards this end — unexpected things do happen and they’re not always good things. I’m paranoid, not perfect. I will never forget the day Riley at about 10-11 months old [...]
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Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me. Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I might lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have [...]
Read MoreKongs are favorite toys for millions of dogs all over the country — this is our Nissa with her Kong. Some dogs carry their Kongs wherever they go, like a woman carries a purse or a small child carries their blankie. It’s the old “don’t leave home without it” routine. People throw Kongs to their [...]
Read MoreI’d like you to meet Jaws — oops — I mean Dexter, a Chow-Shepherd mix puppy currently about six months old who’s family calls him “Dex” for short. Isn’t he just absolutely one of the most precious things on four paws you’ve ever seen? Dex’s owner, Dan and his family, think so too, except for [...]
Read MoreAs you all know, in September our guy Riley was diagnosed with severe bi-lateral hip dysplasia meaning both hips were affected. He underwent surgery at the Spring Harbor Animal Hospital in Madison, WI for his left hip on September 19th, 2011 so he’s now just over seven weeks post-surgery. The first 4 weeks or so [...]
Read MoreI’m so excited to have been personally asked by the Author, Mark Butterworth, to review his new book! I do apologize to Mark for being so long in holding up my end of the bargain and my delay has absolutely nothing to do with the book – just a busy life! So, here is what [...]
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