My Ramblings

Children: To be or not to be?

This article got me thinking.       It is an interesting little gossip column about George Clooney’s new girlfriend.  The delicious diva let it be known that she does not intend to ever have children, fulfilling her need to feel maternal...

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Brand New Blog

Welcome to my brand new blog.  I am super excited about it!  However, I must warn you… I really don’t get this HTML stuff.  So, the start up has taken a lot longer than I hoped.  Please be patient with...

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Am I Being Tested?

If so, I FAIL!  This is L.C.  (just like Elsie, only with a doggie twist)  She is evidence that my best laid plans have serious weak points.  Several weeks ago, I had an honest conversation with myself.  I made it...

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Exciting Night

It is a very exciting night around here… Doc has an application that looks great. I am doing their home visit tomorrow night. He will be meeting his potential new big brother (a 12-year-old Golden). Fingers crossed that this is...

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The Wrinkles You Love to Have

The Shar Pei puppies have now been here for a full week. I can officially say that I love them and they are driving me crazy (I imagine this is what parenting is like – sorry Mom!). It turns out...

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Puppy Updates!

Here is an update on Spirit, more on the other pups later:   Every day this little girl proves to me how far a little faith can go (thank you to Patricia for not letting me give up). When she...

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Boy Oh Boy!

Photos are an essential element to finding a dog his/her forever home. These days, most people search for their next family member on-line. Since dogs cannot write luring personal ads, often their picture is the best way to capture their...

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And Two More Makes a Full House (For Today)

  Scott brought home these adorable little wrinkle babies today. They came from a litter of four. Two were able to find homes, but these little girls weren’t as lucky. Their owner went to Scott for help and I could...

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You Never Know What You Are Gonna Get

It was 2008. I had been doing rescue for some time, and when AARF received an emergency plea from a local Vet, I couldn’t pass up the chance to help. I arrived at the Vet’s office and told them I...

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The Only Dog that Would Choose Me Over Ham

I am currently sitting on my bed, updating this blog. There are four dogs around me… each of them devouring a ham hock – a little trick so that they are not walking on my keyboard while trying to get...

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