RINGWORM We assumed the itching would stop soon after allergy season ended. And, while hubby’s sneezing and sniffling subsided, Henry continued to itch and chew at himself. Some days he seemed better than others so we treated him with his allergy medication – Vanectyl-P. After our latest trip to the groomer, we noticed little scabby… Keep Reading
summer – visitors
As far back as I can remember summer holds memories of the many visits we would make; travelling to Battle Creek, Michigan, to see Auntie Bev and Uncle Avon. We would tour the Kellogg’s factory and my brother and sisters, and I were so excited to come home with miniature boxes of our favourite cereals… Keep Reading
summer – fun in the sun
Many years ago, I watched the now iconic movie Gremlins. I was probably too young, but everyone was talking about it so my dad treated my siblings and I to an outing at the cinema (that’s my story, and I’m sticking to it). For those of you not old enough to remember, the 1984 horror-comedy… Keep Reading
summer – hot dogs are for bbq’s
‘Have you ever been to Woofstock?’ I was asked. The event, full of vendors sharing information and products for dogs and their people is described as ‘a large outdoor festival designed for dogs and the people who love them. The event has entertainment, contests and a consumer showcase. Vendors offer up the latest in canine… Keep Reading
A NEW YEAR STATE OF MIND
In memory of Mena It has definitely taken me longer to transition into 2014, than it has any of the (many) previous years. A great deal of ideas, projects and happenings in 2013 all seemed to bottle neck towards the end. That said, I’m not one to execute my list of resolutions at the stroke of… Keep Reading
LIGHTNING, THUNDER, REACTION!
(Cue thunder and lightning) The opening scene: When lightning strikes, and thunder rolls, Henry takes cover, under the bed. (Narrator) There is nothing worse than feeling helpless, as a pet owner, when your companion is scared or ill. I would try in vain, to coax my dog Henry, out of hiding and sit with him, reassuringly. Henry would stay,… Keep Reading
what about ME?
What about ME? I can’t stop thinking about him: the big, beautiful cream puff on Petfinder.com that looks to have a very old soul. Animals are resilient – strong and adaptable. They say our animals pick up on our emotions, and, if this is true, Kodi is a young dog that, at less than a… Keep Reading
FOR JAKE’S SAKE
After the horrific events in Boston and Texas last week and a recent threat close to home in Toronto, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time contemplating various ideologies. During this state of reflection, I feel somewhat vulnerable and oddly perceptive to the plight of others. Last night I returned home to find the pipe… Keep Reading
hindsight
How many people are being truthful when they say they have no regrets? The clichés ‘If I could go back in time and fix all the mistakes I made, I wouldn’t because it has made me who I am today’ and ‘There are no mistakes in life, only lessons’ may provide comfort to some, however… Keep Reading
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