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Camp Bow Wow is Dog-Gone Fun!

May 14, 2013 by Ann · Leave a Comment

Do you have a dog (or more than one)? What do they do all day while you’re at work–lounge on the bed? Have you ever thought of, or tried doggie day care? We did our mini-walk around the block and then I bundled him into the back seat and we were off for our tour of Camp Bow Wow.

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New Neighbors

January 27, 2013 by Ann · 3 Comments

This is my Dad’s backyard in New Mexico. These are not his dogs. Now that my Dad is gone, I guess this is my backyard; and these are not my dogs. They live next door and sneak through the fence; OK they don’t really sneak, they kind-of stroll through–like they own the place. They bark [...]

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What I learned from my pets

August 27, 2012 by Ann · 7 Comments

I’m a busy person; yes, I know you are too, but my problem stems from not being able to say “no” when asked to participate. Even if I have something planned, I will try to find a way to schedule more into any space on my calendar–however small–just so I don’t have to say no. [...]

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Animal Lover

April 10, 2012 by Ann · 7 Comments

Every year, over a million dogs and cats are sent to California shelters–more than half of them will not find a forever home. Although the numbers are so huge, there are several ways that you, as an individual, can help.

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All About Me — Day 11

February 14, 2011 by Ann · Leave a Comment

Anyone who has known me for a while, knows I love animals–a lot. I think I feel a certain kinship with them, especially my own pets. I have always considered myself a cat person though. If you have pets, you know the world is divided (some say widely) into cat-people and dog-people. And I have [...]

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All About Me — Day 7

February 7, 2011 by Ann · 2 Comments

Here’s a picture that always makes me laugh. Everyone always has sweet pictures of their kids or pets; so here’s a very old picture of my first pets when I moved into my present home. Reggie Dog was about 4 in this picture, and I had just received a new kitten. She had a different name when [...]

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In an Uproar

January 6, 2011 by Ann · 3 Comments

So yesterday, some of you will remember I had a migraine and stayed home from work. I decided to take a nap in the living room, since it was darker in there; before I fell asleep though, there was such a racket–the dog was after one of the cats–Phoebe, I thought. But noooo, apparently my [...]

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