A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
In AKC time, Sasha is five years old today! We chose July 4th for her "official" birthday in declaration of her independence from the old and in celebration of her new life. She's now formally recognized by the AKC as Ozark Summer Highlands Sasha. For those new to the story, here's a quick recap of …
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Years ago, I was traveling with a group and we'd checked into a pet-friendly hotel. I left my spaniel, Alix, in the room while I retrieved the rest of the luggage. One member of the group--one of the few traveling without dogs of her own--wasn't paying attention and left the door open. My dog decided …
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I love traveling the winding dirt roads through the Ozark hills where homesteads, farms, and woodlands passed down through the generations form the landscape for my Waterside Kennels series. When I can't get out to explore on my own, I find inspiration in the tales and photos of people like Jim Warnock, author, photographer, and avid …
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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 …
...Or maybe it's a seamstress we need! This week marked the second anniversary of Sasha joining our household. Freezing drizzle and a silly injury of mine has kept us housebound, so we've celebrated with toys. And that is A Big Deal. Why? (Glad you asked!) When Sasha came to us, she didn't know how to …
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