Goodbye, Willow

On Wednesday, October 26 our family suffered a huge loss. Our pretty princess, Willow, spent her last day in the best way we could have hoped. Heather gave her a few of her much-loved pig’s ears and a bowl of Frosty Paws dog ice cream. She spent her afternoon on the couch napping. When I…

Adopted!

Tonight, Shadow is sleeping in his new forever home. Good for you, Shadow. Now, we just need someone with lots of patience and time to fall in love with Rigby. He bounces like a gazelle when he runs and wants nothing more than to cuddle up and get some loving attention.

Unfortunately, it never ends.

The Humane Society estimates there are 6-8 million dogs and cats that go into shelters every year. As many as half of those will be killed.That is one of the many reasons that we open our home to rescued dogs, with the high hope that they get adopted. We’ve told a few of the stories…

Well deserved retirement

A dog with a job is a happy dog. Abby- searchdogfoundation.org One pooch that has been a happy, productive member of the working dog world is Abby- one of the first responders following the 9/11 attacks. She was about four years old then and at the top of her game. Ten years have passed along with…

Almost through it

Back to the vet…again. After 5, yes, 5 trips to the vet, Daisy is now out of her splint. I think the vet may have simply given up.Heather and I have sat through several lectures by the vet, the tech and the assistant about our need to keep Daisy immobile and  off her foot. We even…