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  Do you have a mantra?  I do, I “walk with purpose”!  I have come to accept that my geriatric dog can’t go the distance like he used to!   He gets tired, but I will give him props, other than a new desire to stop and spread his scent every five feet, Lucas doesn’tContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

I have figured out how to get the sun to shine!   I walked over to get Marcus for a morning stroll and it was over cast. I got his leash on and was planning on taking his house mate Sunny when we returned.  She walked towards the storm door and suddenly the clouds disappeared.Continue reading

It is not uncommon when I am getting ready to start my day, that the bathroom floor is carpeted in furry creatures!  In fact, it is a rarity for me to step out of the tub without the Romeo sprawled out on the bathmat and me performing some bizarre balancing ritual in an attempt toContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

I sometimes wish my charges had thought bubbles over their heads so I could accurately pin point what they are thinking!  The gentleman I listen to on the radio in the morning warned his audience that the weather was going to get nasty by midday! My first walk was great, in fact it seemed mild!Continue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

This morning it was blustery and cold, as I walked along one of my favourite sections I was mesmerized by the sight of the snow falling and how impressive the trees are the way their branches reach to the sky.   It amazed me how quiet it was outside and I looked down at myContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

There are only so many dollars to go around when it comes to our household income!   It is hard when things are tight and one of our furry friends becomes sick.  This has happened in my household so many times, and it is sad when you have to make the choice to pay billsContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

Every day when I am out walking we encounter other people with their canine friends, taking a stroll through the park.  Some days we meet up with strangers and other days we encounter faces and wagging tails that we are familiar with.  This morning we happened upon Molly, a very cute golden mix and her person!  ItContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

What a sad looking sight!  No, I didn’t put him in a time out, this was self imposed!  The idea of sequestering himself in the crate, was is reaction to my putting the cushions up in a position that prevents he or one of our house guests from laying on my upstairs love seat!  HowContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

    Yesterday, was Bell’s “Let’s Talk” Day.  Many people tend to think of psychological illnesses as a uniquely human trait. But that assumption would be wrong!  There is growing evidence that many animals can suffer from mental health disorders similar to those seen in humans.  Anxiety, Depression,  Obsessive behaviours,  Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, andContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

Leg room is a wonderful thing when trying to get some sleep that should not be taken for granted! Last night I was able to finally stretch my gams out and not sleep in the fetal position.  We had a lovely visit this past week with Sam while his family vacationed in Mexico, but heContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”