Whatever ideas I had about taking my dog, Annie, with me to the mountains for hikes, drives, and the general killing of time have pretty much bitten the dust. I took her with me up to Boulder the other day to visit my brother at his mountain home and it would not be an exaggeration … Continue reading A doggone shame
I love animal stories. I love happy endings. I love this story. In Caswell Lakes, Alaska, a fire started in the workshop of Ben Heinrichs, who barely managed to get himself and his dog, Buddy, out safely. He told the German Shepherd they needed help. Buddy ran out to the main road, intercepted a passing … Continue reading Rin Tin Tin to the rescue
This is my feel-good story for the day and likely much longer. Faith, a two-legged dog, walks around happily — and upright — on her back legs, inspiring everyone around her. AP has run the story, and Faith has her own website. Be sure to catch her adorable pictures there. Yes, I am the world’s … Continue reading Gotta love Faith, the 2-legged dog who walks
When you live alone, your imagination can get the best of you sometimes. Okay, maybe a lot. Lifelong habits, like thinking “so-and-so must have taken it” when an item disappears, run headlong into “now where did I put that.” It gets even more complicated when you live with a cat and a dog. One of … Continue reading Crazy-making dog
Annie and I went to the dog park again today, just before noon. As I expected, there were far fewer dogs — only four or five when we arrived. All the dogs were approximately Annie’s size and only approached her one or two at a time. For the most part, her tail stayed between her … Continue reading Dog park follow-up
Annie and I took our first trip to the dog park this morning. I knew Saturday morning probably wouldn’t be the quietest time to go, but I woke up early and the temp was still in the low 70s, so I decided to take a chance. The park is maybe an acre of fenced field, … Continue reading Day One at the dog park
