Pets

  • We Do Love Our Dogs, Don’t We?

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    Friday was Charlie’s birthday! The rascal is three years old.  Charlie is our dog. I think I’ve told you about him before: he is a Schnoodle, a cross between a Schnauzer and a Poodle. And he’s the greatest! Something I’m sure every dog owner feels about their pet. Charlie with his birthday presents His birthday…

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  • I Think The Time Is Right

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    This week we started the search for a new dog. It felt like it was time. For those of you who don’t know, our Beagle, Oscar, past away almost a year ago. This past February we made the difficult decision to put our beloved Golden Retriever, Baxter, down. “Let the grieving process take it’s course.”…

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  • How Do You Know?

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    I find myself wondering, “How do you know when the timing is right?” “Have I waited long enough?” “Am I ready?” “How do you know when you’re ready to get a new dog?” Our Beagle, Oscar, died last May. His buddy, and our awesome friend Baxter the Golden Retriever, crossed the Rainbow Bridge near the…

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  • Have Fun But Please Be Courteous

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    I feel it’s time for my annual reminder about fireworks. About three or four years ago I found this picture. I never really thought about it but I can certainly understand it now. Anyone who has been in a war zone that was under attack and wondered if the next boom would be the last…

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  • Woof Wednesday and Oscar Gives Thanks

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    Hi guys! It’s Oscar. Tomorrow is the big food day. Grandpa said we should all count our blessings. So far I’m up to 22 but they’re all food groups. He said I should be serious so here goes: I’m happy that I have a nice safe house and a nice family, even if grandpa is…

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