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A costume contest for pets in 2006 got me thinking about what costumes I could make for my dogs. Yes, it had to be for more than one. I had three dogs that were my constant Read morePuppy Optimized Operating Protocol (humor)
In case I've forgotten to include the Puppy Optimized Operating Protocols (POOP) in the Puppy Packet, here's a copy: Dear Customer, Congratulations on acquiring your Read moreThe Spay / Neuter Decision
To spay, or not to spay? That is the question. Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of animal rights activists Or to take arms against a sea of Read moreProtecting Your Dog From Tick-Borne Diseases
Ticks are tiny, blood-sucking parasites that can cause serious health problems in dogs. They live in tall grass, brushy and wooded areas where they can latch onto pets and Read moreBlind of Arden Wins First Championship Field Trail
The first championship stake was held in Southampton, Long Island on November 20-21, 1938. Twenty-two of the best retrievers in the US came to compete. They retrieved Read more