Monthly Archives: January 2009
Monty
I can’t resist a puppy. This is why I do not go out in search for puppies. Jennifer contacted me to talk with a potential pup for her family. Here he is, with Jennifer’s daughter, Aiya: Jennifer said: We are … Continue reading
Honor the Now of Your Pet
It’s snowing like a Christmas card as I write this. I like how snow falls. I like its relentlessness. It just keeps coming. When I was at the Tired Dog Ranch this weekend, I got to thinking about the stories … Continue reading
Pets are Talking: The International Version
I spent the weekend at the Tired Dog Ranch, a retreat near Oakridge, Oregon. Amy Jo and Sally, the owners of the Tired Dog, also own: 10 horses, 4 dogs, 23 cats, 6 goats, many chickens and ducks, and a … Continue reading
Not All Cats Who Wander Are Lost
I want to preface my post by saying that I always tell my clients with lost cats if their cats want to come home. Please, if you’re a client of mine, and you’re reading this, don’t assume that I’m talking … Continue reading
Alfie’s Piñata
Alfie the dog is a Portland celebrity. He won the 2008 Portland’s next top dog model contest. He’s had his picture taken with Channing Frye. He is as cute as a button. Last September, I met Alfie and his mom, … Continue reading
Tuna Sunday
We’re more than halfway to Tuna Sunday, my friends. Sunday is my cats’ favorite day of the week, because the three of them share a can of high quality, dolphin-free tuna. If I ever have amnesia, I’ll know when Sunday … Continue reading
Wyatt
It’s the first reading of the New Year! This is Wyatt: Wyatt is a papillon, who lives with his owners, Tamara and Bob and his brother Jesse. Wyatt had a difficult start in life. He was the smallest of 9 papillons … Continue reading