I was just finishing up my hike when I heard a woman scream. As a good citizen, I went back to check that everything was okay (or not). The woman was standing on the concrete path, with her two dogs. Five feet further on, a rattlesnake was stretched halfway across the concrete. The woman andContinue reading ““…Active Rattlesnake Incident…””
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The Gift Of the Dying Dog
Hemingway said that all true stories end in death. This, then, is a true story… Autumn, 2011 My son wanted a dog of his own. We said no. We already had two dogs. He only had two years before he went off to college. There was no point in getting him a dog that heContinue reading “The Gift Of the Dying Dog”
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”
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”
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