Welcome to the Winter Games
I can only try to imagine what goes through Jasper’s or Lilah’s heads when they see that it has snowed. That said, it was pretty easy to guess the first time they encountered the cold white stuff on the ground last winter. Both dogs were thinking, “The ground is covered with Snacks!” If you’ve ever […]
Cats and Dogs Living Together
It wasn’t easy. I think if I knew just how much work it would be, I might have stopped it before it began. Bringing 2 kittens into a house ruled by dogs does not sound like a good idea. But my son played me like a drum set, pounding me with emotional arguments until I […]
Athena
Her words are measured and parsed, quietly and only at the appropriate times. If there’s too much noise in the room, you might not even hear her. Athena speaks softy. She is tidy, thoughtful and methodical. Every move is calculated, purposeful and intended. She meant to do it. Athena plans carefully. Unless she’s chasing her […]
Dawn
“Mep.” That’s what Dawn says all the time. It’s an all-purpose word. It can mean, “Feed me.” It can mean, “I need a lap.” It can also be physical punctuation–a sound that adds emphasis as she lands on the chair, then the bench, then the bookshelf. And I’ve also heard it used as […]
Jasper
Wherever we go, the response is nearly the same. What kind of dog is he? Jasper draws stares, comments and tons of compliments at the dog park, pet store and vet’s office. A very leggy dog, Jasper brings to mind the AT-AT battle walkers featured in The Empire Strikes Back. (My inner geek is showing, […]
Lilah
Imagine a small border collie, with glossy, obsidian black fur. Then, shrink her down a bit, so she weighs about 34 pounds. Watch her walk by on soundless paws that make you think she’s part cat. Give her eyes the color of caramels. That’s my Lilah, whose name means “night” in Hebrew. A smart dog, […]
Meet Jasper and Lilah
Jasper and Lilah came to live with us in October 2009. We found them through Petfinder. We had just
Stop, sniff and follow
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