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Kiera, Graidy, Wink and Me

All for One and One for All

Kenzie had a tough day at the Vet today. We found out that she has the hips of a 13 yo dog (she is 3 1/2) and will need hip replacement surgery. As soon as she got home, Riley rushed over to comfort her.

Arrow joined in to give his condolences. The bond these three have is remarkable.

All for one, and one for all.

PS: This is the first time I’ve ever gotten pet insurance (AKC Pet InsuranceRead More

An Aussie with His Flock

I’ve often said that if you don’t give an Aussie a job, they will give themselves one. Case in point. Arrow has appointed himself guardian of his dog flock.2 caveliers and an aussie sitting in the grass looking out at a pond
And I couldn’t be more thankful. Don’t have to worry about Eagles swooping down or weasels sneaking in. I know with Arrow on duty, I have no worries.… Read More

The “Goldilocks” Dilemma: Solved! 

I have three dogs with completely different internal thermostats. Here is the current temperature breakdown for the pack:

Kenzie is always looking for the blankets to snuggle under or a warm body to press up against. Riley prefers a cooler temp, preferably with a slight breeze. And Arrow is a Husky in an Aussie’s body. He’d live outside if given the chance—the colder the better!

3 dogs in a row

How do they keep themselves happy? It turns out, the sliding glass door is the … Read More

Before Dogs, I Used To Have a House That Martha Stewart Could Live In…

3 dogs in old farmhouse with muddy paw printsThere was a brief window in my adult life — maybe a couple of years — when I lived without dogs. My business had taken off, I was earning a good living, and my house reflected it. I’m talking actual white furniture. A cream-colored area rug that I vacuumed voluntarily. Friends would come over and compliment the place, and I’d do that thing where you wave your hand like it was nothing, when really I’d spent the whole morning … Read More

Never Thought I’d See the Day…

dog umbrellaI have never lived with a foo-foo dog before. All of my many dogs over the years have stood on their own four paws, rain or shine.

Then came Kenzie.

Kenzie is my black-tri Cavalier, and she is a total princess. God forbid a single raindrop touches her during a potty break. She’d rather hold it until she explodes.

I tried the “giant umbrella” strategy, hovering over both of us like a personal valet, but she just freezes. She won’t … Read More

Suspect Lineup Arranged…

stuffed dog toys lined up in the snow

…and ready for questioning.

In Arrow’s never-ending attempt to get Riley to play with him outside, he carefully brought each stuffed dog toy outside through the dog door and lined them up so Riley could pick his favorite.

That black thing in front? Probably one of our socks. I’m sure when the snow melts, we’ll find all kinds of missing treasure.

Life with dogs…… Read More

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