Take a Break
I’m having a hard time writing today. Someone who loves me called and asked me if I was doing okay,
communicating with animals
Welcome
Several years ago now, we fostered a pregnant miniature horse named Gypsy. Because she was a rescue, we didn’t know
Annie, an Update II
Annie has been with us a month now and we are becoming “experts” on her personality and idiosyncrasies. She sleeps
Happy Dog
That your mere presence makes a dog this joyously happy and willing to share space, conveys more than any words
Finger in the Dike Kindness
This is a picture of Pudge’s front feet, or more accurately, a picture of the boots that encase said feet.
Grounded
I know there are water people, those who feel a deep attraction to the ocean, the flow of water, but
Pairings
I make it sound like Gordy and I do all the caretaking around here, but that is only credible if
Taking Hold
Bruno, who is deaf, and Tootsie, who is blind, wear harnesses during the day. Each harness announces that dog’s particular
The Dream
My childhood dreams consisted of various versions of a life vastly improved by the presence of a dog and a
Vessel
Someone new came over to the barn today. She has some horse experience, but wants very much to have more.
Age and Beauty
Let me explain this picture. Even to an unschooled eye, you might see that my best buddy, Legs, is an
Say Yes
Annie is sleeping right out in the open and by that I mean she is just like the other dogs
Sitting
I have been allocating a fair amount of mental space lately to a particular dynamic, a new dynamic, that has
Slowed Down
I got my Covid vaccine booster shot yesterday which means I’m feeling a little punk today; not enough to stay
What I Believe
Bruno had an emergency last night. A piece of a treat lodged in his throat and he woke us up,
Change What You Want
Tootsie has been with us two years now. A lot has changed for her in those two years. She lost
Owning It
I want to tell you something about Monroe and my intent here is to do so with a spirit of
Kindness of Squirrels
I had a dental appointment today and I shared the waiting room with an elderly woman accompanied by her daughter.
They’ll Let You Back In
Maizey is our wild child. She holds a high opinion of herself and of her role in the workings of
Annie, an Update
It hasn’t even been a week since little foster pup, Annie, joined us. Think of it: A week ago she
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