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While traveling this summer with family, we stopped at an island called Roatan in Honduras. We took a taxi ride to a beach resort. The ride on the way was a real eye opener. Such poverty! But what really upset me were the numbers of stray dogs. They were everywhere. They all looked alike and many were emaciated. I know the Caribbean has terr… read more

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Going away is wonderful. Coming home is even better! I am always so happy to walk into my own home after going away. What is even better is seeing and feeling my pets in my arms again. What I really love, and I wonder if anyone else does this, is smelling their smell. I love to put my face in their coats and smell each of their own unique body… read more

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I know the dogs know when we are leaving to go away. They stare and stare. I have tried all the tricks, hiding the suitcase, acting nonchalant, and pretty much ignoring their stares. What I really want to do is take them with me but I can't. I also want them to know that I do worry about them and hope that they don't get stressed out. I also h… read more

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Flying to Florida for a surprise party for my Dad's 90th birthday on Thursday night. Shhhhh....keep the secret. My parents were my role models in life...animal lovers and pet lovers. My 2 sisters, my oldest friend Sue and I with our families, will be together with my Dad for the first time in a number of years. I wish my Mom and Strega were the… read more

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We have traveled to Alaska twice in 4 years. It is such a beautiful state. Bald Eagles, Sea Otters, and Brown Bear stand ready to greet you at every port. The glaciers are impressive and grand! We were able to travel to Mendenhall Glacier where the kids were able to crawl under the glacier and enter a blue pristine ice cave. This last trip we v… read more