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76From Bark to Lark -- Do Dogs Have a Sense of Humor?
From slapstick to subtle, dog owners can attest to a true sense of humor in pets.
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775 Things to Look for When Adopting a Pet
At a horse expo, I was suddenly tempted by a litter of Jack Russell mix pups. But the breeder unknowingly put me off. Here are five rules to follow when adopting a homeless pet from a shelter.
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84How To Rehabilitate Baby Squirrels
"Acorn Bomber" art by Nancy, copyright 2008 My friend Susan Baker, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator who lives in Texas, told me she "got her first squirrel" today. It's the beginning of a myriad of baby squirrels that people find and bring to her...
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68Skidboot, Trick Dog Extraordinaire
It was Christmas Eve 1992 when blacksmith David Hartwig was shoeing horses for a nearby ranch. "Hey David!" the ranch owner called. "Do you want a last-minute Christmas present for your wife?" Mr. Hartwig went over and looked in the stall to...
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63Ten Ways to Introduce Your Dog to the New Baby
"Always There", Watercolor by Nancy I've been asked by clients how best to introduce a new baby to their beloved dog. Here are ten ideas: 1) "Borrow" a baby (as new as possible) from another family for a...
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59The Sleeping Lion - Chapter 6
"Diamond Lake Trail" acrylic by Nancy, copyright 2008Anxious to see her photos that morning, Kelly had dropped them off at a one-hour developing shop In the mall, before she went in to work. She had thought...
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56The Sleeping Lion - Chapter 7
Kelly functioned the next day in a daydream state. She was, she thought, on auto pilot. It was a good thing the job was easy for her. She felt grateful that she could get through most of the day without having to apply too much conscious thought....
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53The Sleeping Lion - Chapter 2
The small white pickup wound its way carefully down the canyon road. Kelly settled back into the seat and watched the morning sun cast brilliant golden rays through the trees. The rocks stood around them like tall, jagged sentries, cloaked in purple...
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56The List
It was crumpled in his pocket now, bending and melding to his every move, and he no longer thought about it every time he sat down or stood up. The first day it had been stiff, crackling slightly to reveal his...
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58The Sleeping Lion - Chapter 4
Sharon settled onto the couch with her clipboard in hand. "How are you doing?" "Oh,you know, the usual," Kelly replied. She brightened. "My wrists are healing up nicely. I can get the stitches out In a...
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