A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
When the sleet and snow is falling and temps are hovering just above freezing, what's a dog owner to do? In our house, favorite activities include Find It, when I leave Sasha in a long down-stay and then stash tiny treats in odd places. (I try to change up the locations to keep her …
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From the super-talented artist Maria Scrivan:Whatever your resolutions and goals may be, here's wishing you a joyous 2020!
Eight years ago, a two-pound kitten named Buddy adopted us. He was on his own for the first 12 weeks of his life, and the memory of his feral days resurface whenever we go to the vet clinic. I suggested falconer's gloves to our veterinarian, who laughed and said "This ain't my first cat rodeo" …
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Two years ago, we introduced Buddy The Wonder Cat to Sasha. We'd been a one-cat household since Katie, our 14-year-old Calico, passed away, and without a dog for 17 years since losing our beloved spaniel Alix. It's fair to say we were a bit nervous about bringing home a rescue with an unknown history but …
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Hurricane Harvey is a good reminder for every pet owner to review their emergency preparations. Even if you don't live in hurricane territory, there's always a chance natural disasters can hit where you live. It's a good idea to tune the NOAA Weather Radio to your local emergency station to hear the latest reports of weather in your area. …
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