Celebrating our beautiful boy's anniversary

Happy Gotcha Day, Relay

A great family trip

Our trip to Amherst, VA was amazing.

An easy way to make your own jerky

A DIY project your pups will love.

Set up an email alert for your perfect pet

Use Adopt-a-pet's search saver to let you know when your right pet needs a home.

Let's here it for the boy

I was so happy and incredibly proud.

We do it for all the smiling faces

Dog overpopulation is growing problem in the US and I'm trying to find my way to help.

How Relay became ours

Every dog has a story, and this is how our perfect pound pup came home.

An easy treat

Find directions on how to make one of Relay's favorite treats.

February 29, 2012

Adjusting

It is odd to hear Jeff talk about how the dogs are adjusting to the daily separation. When owners report behavior problems with pets, a large factor has to do with a dog's boredom. To try to mitigate that we have a whole box of toys, and the dogs get a nice long trip to the dog park to work out all the excess energy. On a positive note, Holly has figured out how to use pee pads. There was no training here to speak of, Jeff just placed a few pads in the front room, and comes home to find one used. The boys seem to just hold it, and Holly only relieves...

February 27, 2012

An off week

This week I had to skip town to help out my cousin take care of his two kids. The little man here is going to make sure that I stay in line, although something tells me it should be the other way around. It's been a while since I've taken care of a two year old, but I remember this: when it's quiet, be afraid. As for the pups... well those...

February 24, 2012

A poster pet for adult adoption

Mr Harley makes this foster thing look easy. Here's a dog that came to us all ready to get into his next home. -He is fully potty trained; he can comfortably hold his bladder for hours. -He is leash trained; he walks incredibly and can even jog next to a bike. -He doesn't climb on furniture. -He is submissive, and does not bite or snarl at people. -He knows where his bread is buttered; he is eager to please, and looks for affection. -He won't wander off; he is content to just sit by your feet. -He adapts to new dogs quickly. I...

February 23, 2012

Guess I need training in potty training

Imagine this: Yesterday, Jeff was on the couch and stopped mid-sentence give an elaborate movie style "Nooooo!" He sprung up and rushed Holly who had about to squat on the floor. She was startled and bolted, with Jeff right behind. Jeff managed to get his hands on her and she flattened out, with her belly on the floor, peeing, while trying to scramble away. He later told me it looked like Holly was trying to swim through it. He flipped her around (still spraying) and carried her outside. When we first got Holly we were told that...

February 22, 2012

Bike rides

I was still feeling pretty lousy, but it was just unfair for the guys to go a third day lounging around. Did I have it in me to give all three a nice long walk? Nope. With Jeff working late today I had to improvise. Relay has learned to jog attached to the back of Jeff's bike, but we hadn't tried just loose leash with me riding. As for the others,...

February 21, 2012

Nurses in training

Yesterday, I spent all day sick with food poisoning.  I was absolutely miserable, and mad that I ruined a long weekend. The silver lining? I got the best care imaginable. Holly stayed by me, tucked up under my arm the whole day. Relay curled up around my feet to keep them warm. Harley kept his post by my side. Jeff provided a cool wash cloth around my forehead. The entire crew deserve a medal for excellent services rendered. Maybe a special meal for the bunch. I can't help but be proud of all of my kids for rallying. And I have no doubts...

February 16, 2012

Maryland proposes a tax credit for adopting a shelter pet and strikes a blow to puppymills

Here is HB 882. The basic premise of this bill is if you adopt a pet from an approved shelter or rescue, you can get a one time tax credit of $100. There is wording in the bill limiting the use of the credit and it shouldn't allow for potential abuse. Approved shelters will probably be registered not for profits in the state, and the limits on the use of the credit will limit potential hoarding. I have to say that this put a smile on my face. (Especially after seeing a bill in Ohio that would criminalize fostering).  I'm...

February 15, 2012

Harley settles in

Harley is no doubt a looker, and I'm sure once we can get his cone off, give him a good grooming, he'll be irresistible. He looks so handsome, I feel like I need to put on some makeup before I walk him ; )  Good thing here is he has the personality to match that pretty face. He is eager to please, and gets along well with Relay and Holly...

February 14, 2012

The best Valentine

He did well this year. For Valentine's Jeff drew a picture of Relay from when he first came home with us from the pound, wrapped in his blue towel. It turned out amazingly! I have to admit that it is hard not to think of Relay as that little puppy. But as he approaches his first birthday my pup is all grown up, and being an incredible big brother...

February 13, 2012

Introducing... Harley!

Jeff finally has the sheltie that he has always wanted. I'm trying to think of something really great to ask for, but in the mean time, let me tell you about this good looking guy. He recently spent a week at the pound and did not adjust well there at all. A three year old owner surrender, between being at the pound and his neuter surgery (thus the...

February 10, 2012

Quick Tip: Save some time with Adopt-a-Pet Search Saver

One big complaint about rescues and shelters is that people often have a specific dog in mind, and trolling the various organizations can be time consuming. So here's my simple solution: use the internet to do all the leg work for you. Adoptapet.com has a great tool called Search Saver. * This is what you're looking for Here's the description:What...

February 9, 2012

Rigby: A happy ending courtesy of Craigslist

This was Rigby's adoption picture Rigby had been one of the hundreds of dogs each year to find his way into the Norfolk Animal Control Center. And like all of those poochies, he deserved better. I put up his ad on Craigslist and hoped for the best. I am incredibly happy to report that Rigby found his home with the wonderful Miss Liza....

February 8, 2012

A day in the life of Miss Holly

When Jeff's alarm clock goes off, he walks over to the front room to let the kiddies out and let them go to the yard. More often then not, the whole bunch is all business first thing in the morning and they quickly come inside. Jeff gets ready for work, and the poochies jump up on the bed and curl up where Jeff had been sleeping to go right back to...

February 7, 2012

Book Review: Tamar Gellar's The Loved Dog

 The Loved Dog is worthless. I want to say that pretty much catches you up on this waste of time, but in case you need a little more explanation I'll elaborate. First off, the entire beginning of the book is an overly detailed description of her life story. There's some merit for explaining your perspective,...

February 3, 2012

Enjoy your Super Bowl Weekend!

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February 2, 2012

Putting it into perspective- 337

Dog overpopulation.  Honestly, a year ago I knew nothing about it. Now I find myself preoccupied. The numbers are incredible. It is estimated that 4 to 5 million pets are put down each year in shelters due to overpopulation. That number is insane when you think of it. That's the population of South Carolina.  The tragic thing is that this...

February 1, 2012

Nightime negotiations- Crate training at bedtime

I don't love it, but I'm willing to talk. Success! Patience wins out and I'm glad to say we've made some progress that I'm very happy about: Holly can now sleep comfortably at night in her kennel. When I picked up Holly, BTTR had informed me that they had begun her crate training. I opted to continue with it, not knowing how she would react in...

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