Josie, A Beautiful Weimaraner

Every time a dog is to stay with us, I like to do a little bit of research on that particular breed, but since Josie’s mom told me that Josie was a lab and I knew about the breed, I decided to let it go.  Anyway, Josie has come to stay with us a couple…

Caring For My Alex, a Senior Dog

Alex, my beautiful girl, is a little over 10 years old and I am so glad that I’ve had her in my life since she was 2 months old.  Because I had her since she was a puppy, I can easily see the changes in her behavior and eating habits now she is a senior…

Side Effects of Canine Vaccines

Well, it’s been a little over 24 hours since I took Alex to the vet for her vaccines and yearly check-up and she is doing fine.  No side effects at all.  I always try to schedule her shots for a day I am going to be home just in case she has a bad reaction…

Alex’s Trip To The Vet

Yesterday, I took Alex to get updated on her vaccines and for her yearly check-up and this is the first time in 10 years when she actually was relaxed and not bouncing off the walls like she has done since she was a puppy.  Why the behavioral change?  Don’t know and quite frankly don’t care…

Foods That are Hazardous To Your Dog

My girlfriend, Cynthia, makes the most delicious dishes I’ve ever tasted and that is saying a lot since this is coming from a very picky eater.  Anyway, a while ago she made braised chicken and I enjoyed every bit of it, and of course I decided to give a little bit of it to Alex. …

Money Dog Saving Ideas To Keep Your Dog and Wallet Happy

Money Dog Saving Ideas To Keep Your Dog and Wallet Happy Let me start by making it crystal clear that I mean for you to be thrifty, not cheap.  Thrifty means, wisely economical, careful and diligent in the use of resources.  The way I look at it is this way: If I am thrifty and…

Good Bye Maggie, One Unique And Amazing Rottweiler

For most of the day, yesterday, I had chest pain, which is something I have not felt in months.  I felt weird.  No, I did not go to the hospital, yes, I know you are asking at this point, “Why didn’t you go to the hospital?”  Because my chest pain is always related to something…

Mom, I Think I Got Sand In My Eyes

I took Alex to the beach a while ago, and the wind was blowing a little bit and I was lucky enough to capture this picture. We had a great time that day, and I removed her leash for a little while, and to my surprise she never went too far from where I was.  I’ve…

Bye Kingston, Good Looking Pit Bull

Unbelievable, but four months have gone by, and Kingston’s mom came this week to pick him up and take him back home.  He was so happy to see his mom that his whole body was in motion, wiggling and trying to jump, it was beautiful to watch this display of affection from him to his…