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Lesson learned on treating for ticks

Well, I am happy to report that I am not too old to learn a new lesson now and then. This particular lesson involves ticks. I was feeling superior to ticks, having not seen one attached to any of my dogs for years now. Regular use of Frontline Plus completely removed this pest from my […]

Understanding a Foster Dog’s Past

Doing rescue work with abandoned dogs is difficult, but those of you who adopt these dogs are the real heroes. It is a long and painful process, acclimating and rehabilitating a dog that has been abandoned, mistreated, or just ignored most of their early life. I have often recieved concerned emails from the families who […]

Update on Kong toys – 3 of 3 give paws up

Since writing the Basket of dog toys from Kong post, there has been a development… Bella just gave Hermes the fierce mama growl and snatched her Kong back!! I guess it is 3 out of 3 prefer Kong!! (one hour later…) Bella is STILL chewing on the kong. Hermes gave up long ago and is […]

August 15, 2009 • Tags: , , • Posted in: recommended products • 1 Comment

Basket of dog & puppy toys from Kong

I am done!! All my foster dogs are out to their new families!! Hooray! I can’t describe the level of contentment that swept over me after last Friday when all the puppies and Willow moved to their new homes. The past week has been a breeze with just my dogs and Chloe. Unfortunately, Chloe still […]

Franklin is very good at hide and seek

Tuesday night, after Chloe returned I went into my room to put Frank Frank to bed and he was NO WHERE TO BE FOUND! I panicked and immediately jumped to the thought, “Bella (our dog who is a firmly dedicated critter hunter) ate him” We started looking everywhere, deciding he must have gotten out under the […]

July 30, 2009 • Tags: , • Posted in: Bella, birds, Franklin • 1 Comment

Franklin impresses again

I have been going to the vet a lot lately, dealing with the Kennel Cough coursing its way through my pack. On this particular day I was feeling bad about leaving Franklin home alone again so I decided to bring him along. He loves car rides, getting all fluffy as the wind blows him from […]

July 11, 2009 • Tags: , , , • Posted in: behavior, bird, Franklin • No Comments