Posted in Behavior & Training

Why do pets want toys they can't even pick up. Otto really likes the Air Kong Squeaker. But his mouth is so small he can't pick it up. He likes the football, too. But again, he can't pick it up. The small toys that I buy for him, he ignores. Silly boy. read more

Posted in Behavior & Training

It was cooooool this morning. When we got up, it was in the mid-50's outside, and 65 inside (in Texas). Ron started a small fire in the stove to take the chill out of the house, and oh my, does it feel good. Of course, now the living room is too warm. He can't do a small fire, it has to be a big, roaring fire. I turned on a fan to move a lot o… read more

Posted in Travel

Chance here. Well, we made our fall trip to Texas this week. We left our house in Illinois on Wednesday morning and got home in Texas on Thursday evening. No problems on the way. We always stay in Forrest City, Arkansas, on the way back and forth cause it's about half way. Wednesday night, we had a neighbor in the next room that wasn't a very … read more

Posted in Travel

Wednesday, we got the camping bug. We loaded up the refrigerator, a few clothes, and the dogs and headed for New Salem State Park in Petersburg, IL. They have a beautiful campground, and on weekdays, seniors get a reduced rate. Dream had never been camping, so we weren't sure how she would do. She rode in the motorhome very well. Hopped up on … read more

Posted in Health & Wellness

Ron found a small lump on Otto's neck about 10 days ago. At first, he thought is was a tick, but it wasn't. But, it had been bleeding. He took Otto to the vet last Tuesday, and it was a wart. But, since it had been bleeding and is where his collar sits (when he wears one), she thought it should come off. He went in Friday morning to have it re… read more