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An Adoption Story

Posted on 01/18/2014 by

We took our time at breakfast, not wanting to indulge our anxious expectations by arriving too early at the meeting.  Like teenagers, we pulled out our cell phone and took pictures of us on the “before” part.  We  looked the … Continue reading →

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Entering School–Overcoming Anxiety

Posted on 08/30/2012 by

Layla’s lesson on overcoming ANXIETY: Our neighbor’s grandchildren are visiting, their dogs are barking, parents and grandparents are yelling above the din.  Some folks decide to set off some illegal fireworks.  Layla runs up to the connecting neighbor gate and … Continue reading →

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Trudge, Trudge, Trudge, ZING

Posted on 07/07/2012 by

The deer came through at 1am this morning.  We know the exact time, because that’s when Layla barked and we said, “Quiet.”  She whimpered once and then curled back up on the bed, sighed and went back to sleep.  In … Continue reading →

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Parents: Learning from the Dogs?

Posted on 04/07/2012 by

We have rescued a watch dog.  We didn’t know we were getting a watch dog, we thought we were adopting a dog companion to share our home and love with.  Who knew she came with her own set of rules … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 22 months of Loving Layla

Posted on 03/21/2012 by

We celebrated a HUGE milestone yesterday!  Layla was able to get her toenails clipped–without anesthesia.  For the past 22 months we have rubbed her belly and played with her toes.  Our collective reward is a dog who tolerated the vet … Continue reading →

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PLAY Takes the Boring Out of Dreary Days

Posted on 02/24/2012 by

Now is the time to play with your kids.  Whatever their age.  Why now? Because it is February and it is dreary outside and school continues, day after day after day.  It seems FOREVER until summer.  It feels like there … Continue reading →

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If She’s So Smart, Why Can’t She . . .

Posted on 10/24/2011 by

How is it that Layla, our Corgi/Australian Shepard rescued dog, can be so super canine smart and learn her “rights”and “lefts” and still can’t fathom how to walk in the heel position? After fifteen months of having Layla with us, … Continue reading →

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