Posted in Travel

Now that the Cotillion is over I need to plan for my time at HSUS. There are so many exciting things happening. On Monday I'm going to the Maddie's Fund Workshop. Tuesday is ZOOTOO and Wednesday/Thursday more workshops and National Federation meetings. I'm Secretary on the board and have gotten to know this group quite well. They have good ide… read more

Posted in Food & Treats

I think Maddie is the smartest dog I've ever had. Just now a co worker offered her a treat and she refused it which is terribly unusual because she's incredibly food oriented. The same coworker offered her a different treat and she gobbled it down in an instant and then the coworker gave her the first treat again and she ate it. I informed my co… read more

Posted in General

Finally. And it's meant to be a beautiful sunny weekend which makes me so incredibly happy. I need to work on sorting out my house from the move and washing clothes. Also need to work on the Cotillion Centerpieces and Stage program. Of course I plan to take the dogs for a few nice hikes which is easily accomplished in my own back yard. Liv… read more

Posted in General

After nine days of "moving" I finally have my bed up and the dogs are really making the most of it. However Maddie insists on sleeping on top of me (I'm fairly certain that it's because she's confused with the move.) Junebug is more adjusted and has spread herself out at the bottom of the bed. I know it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks but … read more

Posted in General

I decided to take BABY Layne on her first hike. We went to Patriot Park which is conveniently located in walking distrance. We took the two dogs and began our hike. The dogs ran through the woods, we discovered rocks and throwing sticks to the dogs. We went over a bridge and Baby Layne thought it was the most fun. She wanted to go again after … read more