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Oh, the Humanity!
My dogs are no longer speaking to me. Quagmire is full of righteous indignation because I sprung a surprise bath on him the other night. Apparently while I was at work, he took every opportunity to stick his head under Devo’s urine stream and then he rolled on dead things for added fragrance. When I…
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Going the Extra Mile
Less than a week after I had to put one of my dogs to sleep, I received a card from my vet’s office. It was a condolence card, and it was not only signed by every member of the staff, but each one included a sincere paragraph of sympathy and support. That touched me very…
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Finding a Lost Pet
Anyone who owns pets knows that they quickly become part of the family. The unconditional love that they provide is priceless. The companionship is irreplaceable. So if one runs away or is otherwise lost, you will naturally be very upset. This happened to me recently, and I thought I’d lose my mind. Not only was…
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Accepting the Things I Cannot Change
I think my dog is dying. I feel so helpless. All I can do is fidget and pace, and that changes nothing. This morning I cuddled him and said, “There are tears in my future.” I take him to the vet this afternoon. I suspect it won’t go well. One of the downsides to owning…
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Points to Ponder Before Getting a Dog
I love dogs. I’ve had at least one my entire adult life. They are an amazing source of unconditional love and companionship and entertainment. They supply much needed body heat on cold winter mornings. And they are great, discreet listeners. The two dogs I have now, Blue and Devo, have seen me through a lot…
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Good Old Dog
Have you ever noticed that dogs don’t slowly age? The transition always seems to be startlingly abrupt. One day they’re zooming around the yard, chasing squirrels, and the next day it’s as if they’ve been beaten with the aging stick overnight. That’s what appears to have happened to my dog Devo this past month. Once…