A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
In Dangerous Deeds, residents are divided by a proposed ordinance to ban what some consider "dangerous dogs" in the county. Those in favor of the ordinance believe some breeds can never be trusted, while others disagree and refuse to endorse the proposal. When asked her opinion, dog trainer and owner of Waterside Kennels Maggie Porter …
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Wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. Even if you're currently high, dry, and safe, it's important to have a clear action plan to get you and your pets to safety in times of trouble. Have a plan! This 2-page checklist from the CDC is one of the best I've seen; print a copy …
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Like many parts of the world, summer in the Ozarks brings out the ticks. That's why I keep my Sheltie on prescribed tick preventative and check her daily checks after walks. Still, nothing's 100% effective when it comes to repelling these blood-sucking critters. That's why, when Sasha showed signs of lethargy and her now-and-then limp became …
Sasha is no fan of hot, humid weather. That's why we're out for our daily walk by 6 a.m. and home again before 7:30 a.m. at the latest. Depending on our route--and how often we have to detour or backtrack to avoid off-leash dogs and other challenges--we usually enjoy 1-2 miles a day. Even at …
Strong storms rolling across the hills this morning brought to mind this 19th century image. If you've never heard the expression "it's raining cats and dogs" you might enjoy reading the possible origins noted in this Everyday Mysteries post. Some suggest this was inspired by tales of Odin, the Norse god of storms. While no evidence exists …
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