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You know I love this furry boy of mine, but Milton and I had a bad episode of tough love at the dog park on Monday night.  That evening I was attempting to quell Milt's energy before bed, so we arrived to the park late at about 8:00P.M.  As usual, the dood had a magnificent time swimming after balls, chasing his doggie pals, and most importantly, soaking up water to cool down.  …

Milton and I like to take little field trips together on long hot summer days.  One of our favorite stops is Michael's, which, of course, is followed by a quick trip to PetSmart, located directly next door.  The two of us usually amuse ourselves in the doggie section of the store, sniffing the bones and looking for pups to greet, but on this occasion, I deviated from our usual path, and we decided to peruse the bird selection.…

Someone asked me who was Leo more attached to – me or Harley? Hummmmm?

Harley and Leo have been close since day three (it took exactly two days for them to bond)…

If they asked this same question and referenced any other two legged family member I could unconsciously blurt out -  “me!” But because they asked me to choose between Harley and I – there was hesitation in…

The winner is chosen tomorrow!!  Abel dropped to second place by a fair number but there is still a chance!! Please vote if you haven't.  You can only vote once so if the heart by his name is bright red that means you already voted.

Thanks, all!!!

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This is going to be a story about Fudge.  My hope is that I can keep it short, simple, and sweet.  Fudge is my most loyal dog.  I had it all worked out that I was going to say if you add e-s-t or i-e-s-t to any word, there can be no bigger word or higher praise, but the whole e-s-t thing doesn’t…

 Just a little history – I was adopted by a wonderful family in October 2012.  I have a Mom and a Dad who love to play with me and a big brother named Charlie Brown – I guess because he is brown!  Charlie Brown apparently was one special Dood because my mom and dad compared me to him for weeks on end.  I would hear little things like, “I don’t think Beau is as smart as Charlie B was at that age”; “Beau is not as coordinated that is for sure –when he tries to catch a ball he jumps in the air…

This morning I was working from home.  I often do this on a Friday, I use the time to catch up on emails and calls and it's relaxing to know that I don't have to drive anywhere. The weather here has been mild so I had the back door to the garden open for the boys to wonder in and out. So far so good.... Feral cats are the bane of my life and the elderly neighbour to my right has a shed up against our wall where she leaves food for them so they perch on top of the shed and look down at the…

Lately Milton has been, well, a... sassy pants.  There is no other way to describe it.…

Remember how I was just lamenting how much I missed my dogs while I was home with my mom.  Can someone tell me why?   The homecoming was heartwarming.  When I pulled up in the car, I could see the dogs standing in the foyer window and hear them excitedly barking once they spotted me.…

On Tuesday my buddy, Danielle, and I took good 'ole Milt Dog to the local dog park.  As of late, we have been forgoing the "dry" land area to splash around in the lake and paddle after tennis balls.  This time, following our swim, we thought we would take a foray back onto firm soil in an attempt to dry off by scampering after more tennis balls.



Silly me threw a ball in the direction of this massive puddle, and wouldn't…

Harley and Leo are like the “gifts that keep on giving.” Since their arrival I’ve felt as if I’m living a fairytale. It’s as if I’m a character in Peter Pan and the boys are a doodle version of Tinker Bell complete with “pixie dust!”…

In the famous folktale, Tinker Bell would often tell Wendy Darlng, “All you need…

 Oh my goiter............my mom is coming over for dinner tonight so I spent about an hour and a half last night prepping and cubing meat, onions, potatoes, and carrots for the pot roast I plan on serving. I wanted to be able to just throw it all into the crockpot this morning with no hassle so everything was neatly stored in disposable Ziploc bags for a no fuss/no muss and easy-peasy morning. In the meantime I realized…

Last night we got rained out of our doggy boot camp class.  We got in the car and could barley see on our drive home!  Rain turned to hail and we had to take refuge in a parking garage.   The streets were flooded with a foot of water in some places but we finally made it home :)  I think Abel was a little nervous with all the hair pounding on the vehicle.

On a positive note, Abel is a finalist in the…

Last Thursday I left home to surprise my mother who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.  I could tell she wanted me home by the way she said, “I’m trying to watch The Voice,” one night when I called to see how she was doing.  Fudge knew something was up when I got the luggage out to begin packing.  John…

I figured out why the thought of Father’s Day excites me so.

It’s the planning and scheming to make a whole lot of something with a whole lot of nothing for someone who deserves the world…



The other week, I watched DH search frantically for a particular pair of sandals. He must have looked everywhere about three times, before asking me if I knew of their…

Oh, the joys of having 2 doodles!  Never a dull moment... I love a happy ending, and this story has a happy ending.

A few nights ago the doods were upstairs on the landing, lying side by side on their haunches, each with an antler. My DH was upstairs and I heard him come out of the bedroom, where he'd been watching TV, to check on the dogs. He remarked how good they both were! A little later, I stepped out of the study and glanced upstairs, and I saw 2 heads, side by side, peeking…

He was always there for me through good and bad. He took me everywhere with him. He had no sons and as the first of two girls I grew up doing a lot of things that boys would do with their dads. As an adult I could call him for anything and he was always there to help me with words of encouragement and advice only when asked for. He has been gone three and a half years now. It took most of that time to get over the fact that he was not going to be on the other end of the phone line if I…

Thank goodness the seductress whose name I am told is "Princess" did not show up during Paz's Pet Partner therapy recertification testing.  We arrived at the testing site and whenever I heard the click click of toenails, I literally shuddered, fearing the seductive poodle, replete with bows and painted toes was entering the room.  Poor Paz, he kept looking at the door hoping to see the object of his love interest.  But alas, she did not show and Paz passed the testing without the support of…