Many people dream about the possibility of running a marathon and they may train to do it for quite some time. Along the way, they are likely to have their ups and downs and most people experience setbacks. In the end, it may take months or perhaps even years to prepare for a marathon but … Read more
I’d like to introduce you to Friar Bigoton, also known as Friar Moustache. He is a stray dog in Bolivia who just happened to walk into the St. Francis monastery. What is interesting is that the monastery was named after a saint who was the patron of animals. It is therefore only a natural extension … Read more
Most of us have heard a dog called man’s best friend, and we may have seen the reason why in our own lives or the lives of those who are close to us. It seems as if many dogs simply wind their way into our lives and around our hearts. At times, they may even … Read more
At one time, it was necessary to carry a camera with us everywhere we went. We would take pictures but we could not look at them until after the film was developed. It seemed to be rather inconvenient, but it worked just fine for the many years that it was done that way. Today, we … Read more
They told me the big black Lab’s name was Reggie as I looked at him lying in his pen. the shelter was clean, no-kill, and the people really friendly. I’d only been in the area for six months, but everywhere I went in the small college town, people were welcoming and open. Everyone waves when … Read more
There are certain things that people tend to love. For most people, a love of animals is a no-brainer and it doesn’t matter if they are pets or animals in the wild, they just seem to fill us with wonder and they make us smile. Something else that many people enjoy is a good challenge, … Read more
1. Put both lids of the toilet up and add 1/8 cup of pet shampoo to the water in the bowl. 2. Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom. 3. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close the lid. You may need to … Read more
An American soldier, serving in World War II, had just returned from several weeks of intense action on the German front lines. He had finally been granted R&R and was on a train bound for London. The train was very crowded, so the soldier walked the length of the train, looking for an empty seat. … Read more
On the first day God created the dog. God said, “Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. I will give you a life span of twenty years.” The dog said, “That’s too long to be barking. Give me ten years and I’ll give … Read more
On the first day, God created the dog and said, “Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years.” The dog said, “That’s a long time to be barking. How about only ten … Read more
A cowboy named Bud was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture in Texas when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced toward him out of a cloud of dust. The driver, a young man in a Brioni suit, Gucci shoes, RayBan sunglasses and YSL tie, leaned out the window and asked the cowboy, “If I … Read more
My wife and I owned two dogs that we had owned before we met and brought into the marriage. Her dog was a pit bull/labrador cross named Zack, and he hated me. When our daughter was born, I said to the wife,”If he so much as nips at the baby, he’s gone.” We brought our … Read more
Bob the Golden Retriever lives in São Paulo, Brazil with his owner, 8 birds, and a hamster. Luiz Higa Jr., who lives in Sao Paulo, Brazil, posts photos of Bob and his group of friends enjoying breakfast together or just hanging out – and of course there are a lot of communal naps. Luiz told … Read more
Wanda’s dishwasher quit working so she called a repairman. Since she had to go to work the next day, she told the repairman, “I’ll leave the key under the mat. Fix the dishwasher, leave the bill on the counter, and I’ll mail you a check. “Oh, by the way, don’t worry about my bulldog, Spike. … Read more
Our 14-year-old dog Abbey died last month. The day after she passed away my 4-year-old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I thought we … Read more
There is an old principal of law that is typically referred to by a latin term, Caveat emptor. When translated, it means “let the buyer beware,” and it is a principle of contract law that basically is stating that you should be cautious when buying anything without a contract or a guarantee in place. Sometimes … Read more
Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn’t be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had … Read more
