Your Kindness Is So Appreciated
As one could predict, I was a bit of a mess last week. Making the euthanasia appointment for my beloved Otto, and being with...
Tribute to our Fallen Leader
I first spotted Otto in a jail-mugshot-type photo on my shelter’s website in June 2008. My husband had just agreed that we were ready...
Car Chasing
Phoebe, my little foster mama, is a car-chaser, and, unfortunately, we have a perfect property for her to practice her passion. I live on...
Oh, Mama
I didn’t plan to foster this year – not until Otto has passed. But a friend, the vet tech from my local shelter, called...
Please Stop Saying “Kill Shelter”
Seen on my local Nextdoor page: “Is this your dog? If so, contact me ASAP. I do not want to take her to the...
Mixed-Breed DNA Tests and Bully Breeds
I just received the results of my youngest dog’s mixed-breed DNA test from Embark; I already had results from Wisdom Panel. Over the years,...
Morning (and Evening) Meds
What you see in the photo here are the morning meds. I thought it was bad that all three of my dogs are currently...
When Your Dog Depends on Human Medicines
Last September, I thought we were at the end of life for my 15-year-old dog Otto. His arthritis pain is severe, and his daily...
Sick? Or Psych?
The first thing that didn’t seem right when I woke up at around 6 am was that Boone was not asleep on the dog...
Your Dog’s DNA and Citizen Science
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a story that had been widely shared on social media about mixed breed dog DNA tests....
Straight talk for senior adopters
The older we get, the more we need a backup plan for our dogs, in the event of our deaths.
The Popularity of French Bulldogs
According to a news release from the American Kennel Club (AKC), more French Bulldogs were registered with the organization than any other breed of...
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Tips for Dog Owners Near a Disaster Zone
Could you evacuate your home 15 minutes from now, with everything you would need to live with your pets in a hotel for a few days, weeks, or months? What if you had an hour’s notice?