Yes, My Dog is Stubborn

OK, Rumpy time for a walk! He’s so excited! So on goes the harness and leash. Poop bags? Check. Cookies in my pocket? Check. Keys, phone, glasses? Check. Check. And Check. We’re out the door, door checked that it’s locked. Down the steps. Rumpy pees and…… He wants to go back inside. I beg. I […]

Happy Gotcha Day Rumpy!

Nine years ago today I stopped to keep a furry dog from darting into the road and to help him find his way home. Little did I know his home was with me. Unlike with DeDe, ours has not been an easy relationship. His size, his high activity level, and his breed have forced me to be […]

My Dog is an Angel

I woke up this morning and my body didn’t want to move. I’d worked 65 hours in 6 days, and I felt it in every bone in my body. Right now we’re so short of staff that we can work all the overtime we want, and since there’s a chance there will be no budget […]

Malamute Coat Care for Summer

This morning Rumpy decided he wanted to sit outside awhile in the cool morning air, so I took the opportunity to give his coat a good brushing. I haven’t been as attentive to Rumpy’s coat as I should, and it shows. While I was brushing him, I thought, “I wish I could just shave all […]

Schooling Ya on Personality!

Oh Dog!  We got a house bursting at the seams with personalities.  It sure makes for an interesting adventure. For example, June Buggie has been sneaking around the computer again.  He emailed me this picture of himself yesterday: What does that MEAN? I mean, if he doesn’t know how it works, how did he pull […]

Mail Call!!!!

Oh Dog!  I am so excited!  I got a package today from my friends Ella, Leo, Daisy and Jennie in England!  How cool is that! Oh Dog, we sure are very fortunate dogs to have such wonderful friends!!!