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 …
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One Joyful Year!
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 …
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For the love of a dog
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 …
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Spring in the Ozarks
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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Lessons Along The Journey
It's been a month since Sasha came into our lives. What an adventure we're having! After so many years without a dog of my own, I've come to the conclusion that this adventure comes with a learning curve for all of us. For Sasha, everything's new after losing whatever home she knew when she was surrendered …
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