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
Annie, my new BFF who arrived April 18, is doing great. We’re not getting in all the walks I’d imagined — to no one’s surprise — but she seems pretty laid back anyway. She seems to prefer being inside with me more than outside by herself, and she’s quite the supervisor, following me from room … Continue reading Annie settling in beautifully
Today was D-Day here in Denver … Dog Day for yours truly. This is my new bff and roomie, tentatively named Jessie Annie: She’s about seven months old and the guess is she’s a golden/lab mix (“glab”). She’s come all the way from Holton, KS, where she was picked up as a stray. As I … Continue reading D-Day in Denver
Itamar came to visit yesterday. The picture to the right is approximately what he looked like yesterday. The other pictures are from the Mississippi organization that rescued him. I’d already been told he was very shy, very fearful, and he was. Well behaved but totally withdrawn. He settled behind a chair while his foster mom … Continue reading Meeting Itamar
Pet names. For our beloved pets, not our beloved humans. One could write a book about pet names, and no doubt several people already have. I’m in pet-naming mode again because the dog I’m likely to adopt next week is named Itamar. What kind of name is Itamar, anyway? Having never heard it before, I … Continue reading A rose by any other name
