
My Golden Retriever Alton Had to Have Surgery
I have written a lot about our Golden Retriever Fur Son, Alton, on this blog. And good Lord willing, I will be able to write a lot more in the years to come. But for today’s post, I wanted to share about a recent surgery Alton had to have. Thankfully, it was a minor procedure. But any time a pet has to go under anesthesia, there are risks. Additionally, Alton is eight years old now. As they say, for a large breed dog, he’s getting up there.

From Puppy to Senior: The Heartwarming Life of My Dachshund Reggie
This is the story of how Reggie, that adorable spitfire Dachshund, came into my life. He gave me so many moments of joy, but there are some moments in life that one just doesn’t forget. And as I get older and collect more “moments,” it’s the most indelible ones—like oil through water—that always rise to the top.
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love dogs and how my dogs are really my kids. Just like the bumper sticker a dear friend recently gave me reads: “All of my children have paws.”