Pick up after your dog

February 11, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 41 Comments

I typically don’t engage trolls. It seems like such a nugatory endeavor. These bots have no real intention of having a rational discussion. Their only purpose is spreading vitriol, hoping to provoke a response. To dwell on the rantings of mad dogs is an exercise in futility. There’s no expectation for normal conversation, their arguments … Continue reading Pick up after your dog

Close to home

February 10, 2013January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 16 Comments

With the new pup, I'm still staying close to home for my photo hikes. No matter what the shelter chicks said, Asta is NOT housebroken so we're in that "watching-her-like-a-hawk-in-case-she-squats" phase, and since she is still hobbling around on her injured leg, I can't take her with me on long walks... yet. Hopefully, soon she … Continue reading Close to home

Broken bones

February 5, 2013January 31, 2020 ~ Tara R. ~ 17 Comments

It’s been two full days, and our new fur kid, Asta, is assimilating nicely. She’s not as shy, coming to us when we call, and letting us pet and hold her. She’s playfully interacting with our older dog, Hershey, and seems comfortable in her new home. One reason we were so charmed by her, is … Continue reading Broken bones

Welcome home, Asta

February 2, 2013January 31, 2020 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

She's home! After an interminable two-week wait, our newest fur kid, Asta is finally home. She is the sweetest little, Lab-mix, and Asta's older 'sister' Hershey is accepting her adopted sibling as if she was always a member of our family. Po isn't quite sure about Asta, but I think she's warming up to her. Our … Continue reading Welcome home, Asta

What’s in a name

January 25, 2013January 31, 2020 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

"Pick a word you think describes her then go to Google translate and plug it into 10 different languages." The Boy offered up his suggestion for picking a name for our newest family member. I thought that was a great idea, until I actually went through the process. I didn't take into account pronunciation problems. … Continue reading What’s in a name

Opening our hearts and home

January 24, 2013January 31, 2020 ~ Tara R. ~ 13 Comments

Last weekend while I was out on my photo hike, the Mister hit our local pet store to get a few things for the fur kids, and happened upon an Adopt a Pet event. Not too far from us is a HUGE no-kill animal refuge. They take in all sorts of creatures, not just dogs … Continue reading Opening our hearts and home