A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Our Sheltie, Sasha, wouldn't pick up food that had fallen to the floor without permission first. At the other end of the behavior spectrum, we have Penny Puppy (who probably thinks her name is No Leave-it Drop-it Off Down and variations thereof since joining the family last week). Penny believes anything on the floor is …
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Today's post comes from Kathleen Donnelly, who writes the National Forest K-9 series. *** For nearly twenty years, I've had the honor of partnering with the best co-workers in the world—my dogs. I worked for and co-owned a great company called Sherlock Hounds Detection Canines. My first dog, Sammy, was a high-energy, fun-loving black Lab. …
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Elena Hartwell Talks about Dogs and Love I have always loved dogs. Big dogs, little dogs, and everything in between. I have an especially deep appreciation and respect for old dogs—their graying faces and stiff joints show their age, while the twinkle in their eyes and tail wags show their continued joy in living. Currently, I …
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January in the Ozarks brought an arctic blast and high winds howling through the hills, plunging temperatures toward zero with wind chills that can only be described as brutal. A treacherous layer of ice covered in snow convinced me to curtail Sasha's outdoor exercise time. For those who do venture out, it's worth reviewing the …
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Nov 20 - Dec 15, 2023 Virtual Book Tour: The Legacy by C.L. Tolbert Guest Post: Dogs In My Life & Fiction I’ve had the honor of knowing several remarkable dogs throughout my life. They’ve been my best friends, my companions, my guides, and my guardians. Two in particular stand out. Their names were Maddie …
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