This is from the Hillside Dog Run Association: Now that we’ve received our first snow accumulation of the season, a reminder that when it snows, the hill at the Hillside Park is reserved for sledders. A Parks Department sign at the top of the hill indicates this. Some history: Before Hillside was designated a dogRead more
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The Time Has Come
After hoping to put off neutering Hank until he had filled out a little bit more, I finally made the appointment to have him fixed next Tuesday. He has been getting picked on in the dog run for being the only dog with testicles. At first he could get away with it because he wasRead more
Sensitive Subject (Rated M for Mature)
When we adopted Hank we were advised that we might want to wait a while before we had him neutered. His little body had been through so much in his short life and waiting would give his body a chance to fully recover. This is where the story becomes sensitive, so the faint of heartRead more
Hank vs. A Scarf
Ahhh, the joys of having a puppy. Sometimes Hank does things that just make me laugh. He loves to pick stuff up in his mouth… of course, he is a retriever after all. Unless it’s something that is harmful I will usually just let him have it. I don’t want him to learn that IRead more
Article on DoggieFun.com
Melody Belle, a sweet Doxie that owns our good friend Rebecca, just published an article on DoggieFun.com and sent it to me. I’m not going to repost the article here, but it is about Charleston and needless to say it made me cry. If you want to read a great re-telling of his story, pleaseRead more
This Time, Man Saves Dog!
My lack of posts lately has been due to a much needed vacation. I have a couple of items to post, but a friend just sent me this. Man dives in to save dog from Fla. shark attack The Fla. man punches 5-foot shark until it lets go of his rat terrier Jake A dogRead more
Hank vs. The Open Road
What is more “open road American” than a dog riding in a car with his head out the window? Charleston never loved being in the car and certainly never wanted to feel the wind in his ears. My Golden Retriever, Magic, liked to ride with her head out the window… until we went over 28Read more
Hank vs. Drinking
Vinny, Damien and I took Hank to a bar for the first time last night. We went to The Gate, which is dog friendly and has a terrific side patio. The weather was perfect, warm but with a cool breeze. The bar wasn’t too crowded so we were able to sprawl out and talk withoutRead more
Another Dog Hero
This time, a German Shepard trained by Paws for a Cause saved his owners life. Rover, call me an ambulance – dog calls 911 By AMANDA LEE MYERS – 19 hours ago PHOENIX (AP) — “Man’s best friend” doesn’t go far enough for Buddy — a German shepherd who remembered his training and saved hisRead more
Lexi the Hero
I love these stories. A Bichon Frise in Bay Ridge named Lexi, stubbornly pulled her owner to their neighbor’s front door. Thanks to Lexi, the elderly neighbor, who had fallen hours earlier and was in need of assistance, was found and taken to the hospital. Read the whole story here. These stories always remind meRead more