For every shelter dog, and the people who adopt them, only to find "issues." Never, ever, give up. It is my hope that writing this will help someone else as they struggle to sort out their newly adopted shelter dog's behavioral issues. Kodi is a love-bug, overjoyed at being with a loving family. He has… Continue reading Shelter Dogs and A Behavior Breakthru
Category: Furry Family
Wolfdreams: He Is, And He Isn’t
There is a lovely little book called "A Little Dog Like You," by Rosemary Sutcliff, that sits always on a shelf above my bed. As one customer-reviewer writes: If you've ever loved a dog, this book is for you. This slim volume is written and illustrated so that even a very young child could appreciate… Continue reading Wolfdreams: He Is, And He Isn’t
24 Hours Later…
Maverick Kodi's Saga, continued... 24 hours later we know: His name is not Maverick (his shelter name), nor Woody (which was his original name). His name is Kodi ! (although I have been informed there is dissent in the ranks... ie. Rhiannon thinks Kodi is too All-American & he needs an exotic & unique name.)… Continue reading 24 Hours Later…
A Tug At My Soul
How do you pinpoint the moment you know you've finally found the right dog to add to your family? How do you pinpoint the exact moment you knew? The moment you fell inexorably in love? Perhaps it was one of these - or all of these - moments: We walked through the kennel at the… Continue reading A Tug At My Soul
Looking Into My Soul
"... he looked into my eyes just like he was looking into my soul to make sure I was all right. I have never forgotten how I felt. I had never had anyone look at me like they cared that much." Two years ago today, I lost my boy, my constant companion & guardian for… Continue reading Looking Into My Soul
Dogs and Me.
UPDATED MAY 20TH: I have a unique relationship with dogs. I can't explain it, not really. Either you know, or you never will. Maybe it's the autism, that I form a stronger bond with animals - canine in particular - than I do with humans. Dogs are essential to me. As essential as air to… Continue reading Dogs and Me.
Wolfdreams.... 