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My son graduated as a computer science major and then went on to do a master's in the Interactive Telecommunications Program at NYU. He now does freelance work, including being one of the creators of Lumarca, which is currently being shown in a large format at Eyebeam in NY. He also creates games and one was just at an event at the Museum of Natural History. I am, needless to say but I'll say it anyway, very proud of him.…

Declan, as many of you know, hasn't been with me for very long. He's four months old and has had absolutely no socialization. He's afraid of everything new and different because he has no frame of reference for anything at all, so my job is to help him learn and grow and experience life so that he can meet new experiences with interest and curiosity instead of fear. His saving grace is that he's an extremely good-natured and naturally social little fella, so if I do my job he'll be…

I live in Pennsylvania, which happens to be a state that has some bad laws when it comes to animals.  I have a neighbor that chains his dogs up 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  You can do that in Pennsylvania as long as you provide food and shelter.  How do I know this?  Because I have called to report my neighbor a couple of times and nothing is ever done. The last time I called was because he chained up a very small dog that shouldn’t be living out in the elements. No dog should. This week,…

Harper is not even 4 months old and in need of a new home.  A BYB was going to take her to a kill shelter because she supposedly has a leak issue.  She wouldn't of had a chance there.  Harper' leak issue is more than likely due to the terrible UTI she is suffering with.  Which in turn caused urine burn and yellowing of the fur on her hind legs, butt and tail.  I can only…

January 25th was Rusty’s 2nd anniversary of his amputation! Every day that we have with him is a blessing. Two years ago we had almost no hope that he would still be with us; that he is, is a testament to the fight that he has put up against this terrible disease, two outstanding Dr.’s and the love and support from dozens of his supporters. He thrives on the love of his human friends as much as seeing his doggie friends. He has maintained a great attitude throughout his ordeal; even on the…

There are many times during my life when I say to myself, 'darn, I should have brought the camera' or video with me.  Those incidents which stand out as ones I would like to share but which I have to store in my memory.  Sometimes when one of these moments occurs I make a mental note to concentrate and make sure I keep it stored on the front of my memory shelf.

This is the only place that I could possible share yesterdays memory moment.  If you have any that you think of do share it…

Happy Birthday to our sweet Izzie!  You have blessed us with your sweet disposition and many many many kisses for three wonderful years.  We wish you many more birthdays.  She is happy girl who loves to run.  We are so glad we found you. 

Happy Birthday Izzie and WE LOVE YOU!!!

It is also my third anniversary of joining Doodlekisses.  I have learned so much and met so many wonderful people.  I don't know how I got along without you.  Thank you Doodlekisses!

Luna absolutely knows when it's a weekend.  Dogs seem to have pretty strict routines and Luna is no exception!

Weekdays we're up at about 6 AM - Luna lies on the bath mat while I brush my teeth etc. She then has her morning food + time outside before we go.

Weekends - sometimes she sleeps in until 8:30 (if I do), but sometimes I wake up earlier (7:30).  If she wakes up too early, we just say "go to sleep" and she does a big sigh…

Just wanted to share my 2 doodle shirts I ordered-they were half price so I couldn't resist getting 2!…

Jake is two years old now.Jake has transformed into a wonderful polite male labradoolde.When he was younger he did all the bad things,jumped on our guests,pulled while being walked,play biting us,terrible at staying still while being groomed.Of course we trained him but he always had this wild side that we could not settle down.But as I watch him sometimes I can't believe its my same Jake.He still has his excited moments but have to remember he still is only two.So all you people with young…

Bailey had a blast at the dog park today!  She usually goes into the water up to her belly...but not today.  She was not about to let a ball get away...So proud of my baby girl!!!

Quick micro-blog

1) A couple weeks ago when I picked up Rosco from the groomer, she told me that he is the ONLY dog her dog (who practically lives at the doggy daycare there) hasn't growled at.  Yeah Rosco the doggy dog-whisperer!

2) For a while now it seems when I get frustrated with Boca for not coming in when called (I don't bother with her actual recall word because for a number of logistical reasons I can't keep a line on her 24/7) from outside and start…

I always like to stay active and do some sort of workout. Today when I was doing sit ups, every time I pulled up, Jack was sitting right beside me and gave me a kiss.. e v e r y time! I did an extra 10 to see how long he'd keep this up and I have to say he outlasted me! What a good workout partner! 

I have officially gone Doodle-Crazy.  We brought home Sugar Doodle on Christmas Eve and I am obsessed with her.  My latest doodle daydreams have started me thinking that Sugar needs a red-headed sissy.  I already have a name - Scarlet Doodle.  Isn't that presh - Sugar & Scarlet.

Well today i clicked on our breeder's website and just like i had put an order in she has a batch of new doodles and there is one red female.

My husband and kids are going to kill me!  Since Sugar…

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My other sock is GONE! And I mean gone FOREVER!!

My family doesn’t believe me (this always happens), but I know what I saw. You be the judge, here’s my story and I’m sticking to it:

Harley has grown up  creating “odd” toys to amuse himself with. He has always loved to “snatch” the warm dryer sheets out of the dryer as I fold clothes and take them to his area and tear them to…

Next month I’ll be turning 59 – my that sounds OLD!  More importantly, my 59^th birthday will mark the 20^th anniversary of my thyroid surgery.  The week before my birthday, AT MY ROUTINE OB / GYN VISIT, my doctor found a thyroid lump.  Even though he assured me that most thyroid lumps are benign, he sent me to a surgeon for a biopsy.  The results came back “inconclusive”, so we decided to do the prudent thing and remove it.  Thank God we did as the post-operative…

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I am sorry to tell the people going on the Doodle Cruise that I just bought a bathing suit and plan on wearing it at the pool. I am giving fair warning in case some of you might want to see if you can still get a refund.  When I went in search of my new suit, my only criteria was that it fits and covers as much of my body as possible. I was hoping Lands End acted on my suggestion given in the past years and started a line of stylish wet suits, but no…

My dogs do love marrow bones.  They follow me back and forth from the car when I'm unloading the groceries with hope in their eyes.  They stand by the chest freezer in the basement, whenever i open it up, just hoping for their favorite treat.  Finally I bow under their collective stares and hand out bones.  Oh how I hate bone breath.  Everyone settles down to a good bone chewing session.  It is funny to watch them swap back and forth, always thinking someone else has a better bone then…

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I have not used it before but excellent price. Includes Tag, GPS monitoring when dog gets lost, and $3000 worth of pet insurance if dog gets hurt while lost.

Only 1 day left to purchase online thru Groupon-I have used Groupon before and they are legitimate.