A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
I was skimming through sites focused on dogs, writing, and all things happy when I came across the latest from the blog Change is Hard, written by Dawn Kinster with frequent observations and opinions shared by her Sheltie, Katie. If you've spent any time at all with a Sheltie, you'll understand when Dawn says: "Katie …
Continue reading From the World of Sheltie-Speak
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 …
For seventeen years after losing my beloved spaniel Alix, I didn't believe I had enough heart left to offer another dog. Then a year ago, a volunteer sent me this photo of a dog surrendered to a rural county sheriff's office: I took one look at that sweet—and oh, so frightened—dog, and put everything on hold …
Continue reading One Joyful Year!
It's hard to believe that Sasha's been part of the family for nearly a year. And what a year it's been! She came to us timid, thin-coated, suffering from poor nutrition, and in dire need of love. Over the past 11 months she's grown into a confident, sweet-tempered dog. She may never have the typical full-length …
Continue reading For the love of a dog
Welcome to spring in the Ozarks! I woke up this morning to 28 degrees and a wind chill of 23. Brrrr! That didn't stop Sasha from rushing outside for her usual morning romp, of course. It's a good thing her coat is starting to thicken since she didn't wait for me to find her winter …
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