We got a new puppy in November, and it has been a pleasure to watch her as she grows. We named her Tegan, which is a Welsh term of endearment that means “number one girl”, “sweetie”, “honeybunch”. She is a Mutt. Based on what she looks like and how she acts, her ancestry probably includesContinue reading “Puppy Play”
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Dogs and Raccoons Battle to 1-1 Draw
My dogs got me up at 3:00 this morning to tell me that the raccoon we have visiting the backyard was back. I stumbled downstairs in a waking-up-from-deep-sleep daze to let them out. I always turn the light on before I let them out, to give the raccoon fair warning that it is time toContinue reading “Dogs and Raccoons Battle to 1-1 Draw”
Dog as God’s Messenger
When we got our golden retriever-chow mix from the Denver Dumb Friends League, we thought she looked like a fox. In honor of this, we named her Kurama Kitsune, “mountain fox” in Japanese. My daughter came up with the name after watching a Japanese anime cartoon that had a half fox-half human character named KuramaContinue reading “Dog as God’s Messenger”
How to Shoot Your Dog…With a Camera
It is that time of year again. Lyn is looking for photos of your dog for the Pet Therapy Calendar. Having had less than total success with professional photographers lately, many of you are considering taking the pictures yourselves. And yet, you hesitate. How can you take a shot that will make it to theContinue reading “How to Shoot Your Dog…With a Camera”
Amy Law, Science Geek 