Category Archives: Dogs

Heartworm option for a young dog

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

In about 2003, my vet told me to get a younger dog to help keep my 13 year old poodle, Nikki, company and to keep her younger. I remember thinking…I am not going to a pet store to get a … Continue reading →

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Our childhood pets

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

I was at the vet today. My boy 12 pound poodle needed a hair cut. I was at the Winter Park Veterinary Hospital. A man came in with his turtle in a big plastic see through container with about 1 … Continue reading →

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Advice and Knowledge

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

I was watching a video from Billy Joel from about 1985 called Second Wind (You are Only Human) and I started thinking about how much the world has changed since 1985. In the video, the teen was thinking about killing … Continue reading →

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The more I thought… A Safe Place

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

Let me explain…Maybe a better thought is something to hold onto instead of something to hang your hat on. If your child has something to hold onto, they can hold on when the storms come and the winds howl(peer pressure, … Continue reading →

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3 legged poodle

Posted on March 13, 2011 by

I saw a 3 legged poodle yesterday. He was ONLY 14 months. He was abused by a previous owner. He was as happy as could be. He was broken up in December. In March, he was happy. He got past … Continue reading →

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Deaf Dog…Nikki and Dukie

Posted on August 20, 2010 by

I recounted this story today and felt I should write it. In about 2003, my 12 year old female poodle was going deaf. The apricot dog in the picture is her, Nikki. My vet told me. She still heard a … Continue reading →

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