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To each his (or her) own…

I’ve wondered for a long time why we prefer the pets (mixed or purebred) that we do. Unless a pet chooses us (which happens often enough), what is it that attracts someone to a pocket-sized Yorkie, a bouncy French Bulldog, or a huge, fluffy Newfoundland?  Do you prefer a regular tabby cat, an elegant Siamese, or a smushy-faced Persian? I have a [...]

Update on Adopting

We were so pleased to welcome “Bogart” to our family yesterday. Bogey is a senior black Lab found wondering many months ago and ended up in the slammer in Ellensburg. Fortunately, he avoided death row when some wonderful folks posted bail and have been fostering him since. We drove over to Ellensburg yesterday to meet him, and it was love [...]

The Ups & Downs of Adopting a Dog

My family and I are Lab lovers from way back. “Jester,” our 2 1/2 year old Lab is our 5th retriever, if you count “Bozo,” the one my husband grew up with. I don’t know what it is about Labs, perhaps their sparkle, but I’ve heard people are attracted to the breed they most resemble — does that mean [...]