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Location: Mason City, IL
My address shows Illinois, but I also spend winter and addl. time north of Houston, TX. I'm on my 5th Westie-the other 4 I had all at one time. My next dog I hope will be a retired greyhound.
Supporting Shelter: Pets Without Parents of Central Illinois
Supporting Rescue: Mason County PETS WITHOUT PARENTS
Posted in Behavior & Training
I got this in an email and just had to share it. Daryl, I hope you, in particular, will enjoy it. A TRUE AUSSIE LOVE STORY... A Story of Love, Compassion, Friendship & Loyalty About eight years ago a wild Australian Sulphur Crested Cockatoo flew into a car and broke its wing. The motorist took it to the Vet in Nerang, Queensland, who h… read more
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Nov '09
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This is an article I found at the KHOU, Channel 11, website in Houston, TX. I hate that the dogs had to be taken away, but at least the owner didn't wait until they were in desperate condition. I'm glad he realized that he was getting overwhelmed. Houston SPCA seizes 61 purebred huskies, golden retrievers, German shepherds by khou.com staff … read more
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Nov '09
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I just got this in an email and had to share it. How true. It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they… read more
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Nov '09
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DevilDawg and Cathy both have written a journal about signs. I have my own sign story, but it's an electrical sign. In 1995, my husband died. He had been ill for quite a while. The day after the funeral, I went into the bathroom and flipped on the light over the vanity. Pop! A light bulb blew out. It startled me, but I changed the bulb and… read more
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Nov '09
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Dream is such a wonderful girl. She is so gentle and quiet and loving. But, she can also be a real big goof ball. The last few days, she has started something new. We have a small bird feeder in the front yard on a post. Most of the time the birds are sparrows and finches. We will be getting others as the weather gets cooler. Well, Dream h… read more
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Nov '09
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